Lorena van der Wiel Baez
The Pooch
Welcome to The Pooch Podcast, real, unfiltered mum life. This is the podcast for mums who feel like they’ve lost themselves in motherhood and are trying to find their way back. Hosted by an Aussie mum of two, this is your Friday night dinner with friends space where we talk about the things no one says out loud. We get into the mental load, the invisible labour, the identity crisis, the pressure to be everything to everyone, and why “just do more self care” isn’t cutting it. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, behind, or like everyone else has it together except you, you’re in the right place. Th...
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Lorena van der Wiel Baez
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Latest episode
Jun 30, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 23 - Returning to work after baby 02.11.2022 35:07
On this episode I share my experience returning to work and how it made me feel about me as a mum and also me in the work place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 22 - Toddler meltdowns in pubic and dealing with f.wits! 28.10.2022 28:23
warning: freeball context Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 21 - Why motherhood is effing with your identity! 19.10.2022 26:49
On this episode I talk about why motherhood is effing with your identity! It is important to make a few clear distinctions here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 20 - Things I did't expect during my second pregnancy 15.10.2022 28:32
WOOHOOO Episode 20! On this episode I talk about what I didn't expect to experience during my second pregnancy, because WOW it is different to my first! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 19 - WOW! You look like you have had a baby! 12.10.2022 25:32
On this episode we talk about body image issues and getting to a place where we just learn to love ourselves and accept that our body looks like it had a baby... BECAUSE IT HAS HAD A BABY! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 18 - Failing at mum life? 07.10.2022 31:25
On this episode we talk about failing as a NEEEED!!! We can all fail together! I love sharing my f*&K ups and think you should too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 17 - My birth Story 04.10.2022 47:54
On this episode I share with you my birth story. We all live something completely different and I believe the more we are exposed to, the more normal we feel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 16 - Lower your expectations! 30.09.2022 34:03
On this episode, I talk about lowering your expectations and having your standards set right so that you can shake off some mum guilt! It doesn't come easy but hopefully the tips I have to share will help you! x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 15 - How being the default is impacting your identity 27.09.2022 31:52
On this episode I talk about default parenting and how it fks with your identity... sorry this time I have no solutions! just bring awareness to the fact that you are not the things that being the default has turned you into! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 14 - The 3 people that need your love NOW! ` 23.09.2022 33:39
On this episode I talk about the 3 people in your life that need love and how to show it to them! Hint, it's all about you babay! I am working hard on this one so I hope you join me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 13 - Conditioned to keep our truth to ourselves 20.09.2022 31:52
On this episode I talk about the parts of being a mum (including pregnancy) that I feel i am conditioned to keep to myself if they in anyway involve struggle! I am a little over it and think it adds to future problems... so let's change that shit, shall we? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 12 - A pea in the Pod 13.09.2022 26:30
On this episode I share a little life update and talk about all the challenges that come with it! Hint - the pooch is just going to get bigger and better! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 11 - Perfection 31.05.2022 36:49
This episode discusses why obsessing over perfection is a problem. We all do it and it gets worse as we become new mums! perfection is not reality and we need to shift our minds to be able to handle the learning curve that is life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 10 - Things we all do but don't share 19.05.2022 26:36
On this episode we share things that we do as mums that we don't tell many people about! I am outing us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 9 - Mum Guilt! The things we feel guilty about! 30.04.2022 35:44
On this episode we talk about 'some' (because the list is endless) of the things we feel mum guilt over. Most of it makes no bloody sense I tell ya! enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 8 - Reasons we struggle with our identity 24.04.2022 28:09
On this episode we talk about a bunch or reasons we struggle with our identity as new mums! We are bloody doomed I tell you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 7 - 6 Things you don't realise others don't notice... 06.04.2022 25:49
On this episode we discuss 6 things you don't realise others don't notice. You might be in your own mum-life world, or they might be in theirs... who knows! but the reality is that only you are living things in your shoes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 6 - Mum Guilt 19.03.2022 38:04
On this episode I chat about the mum guilt cycle and how to get the hell out of it! Break the cycle by knowing what causes mum guilt in the first place! Let's start being our own besties and in doing so being kinder to eachother and break the cycle for all of us! if all else fails, let your pooch out! wooohooo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 5 - Struggle Shaming 22.02.2022 26:38
Let's talk about struggle shaming because it happens to all of us! I know you have heard this before ... "imagine how we survived without needing what you have"... struggle shaming at its best. lets talk about why it happens and how to handle it. Also, on this episode my psycho self is telling you to get up earlier! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 4 - Pay it forward 07.02.2022 17:15
Let's stop pretending to be ok when we are not and stop making struggles seem like they don't exist! I am tired of feeling like the only one struggling! This episode covers how to pay it forward and how to handle your own mum guilt by getting what is in your head, out into the world! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 3 - Expose yourself! 29.01.2022 19:32
This podcast contains a double dare aaaand an invitation to get naked and have some icecream! woohoo Let's talk about how to be kind to yourself and love the skin (albeit stretched...) that you are in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 2 - Parental Guidance 25.01.2022 21:40
Episode 2 includes a name change! ooooppps! Baby brain left me high and dry! This episode covers parental guidance and how to apply it to yourself!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 1 - Intro to The Pooch (Snap Back) 25.01.2022 20:20
Lets chat about the pressures of new mum life shall we? On this podcast I talk about where the new mum life pressures might come from and how to be kinder to yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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