What the Mum!

Announcement: This is the final episode of What The Mum! and it’s packed with lots of great advice. Whether becoming a mum was planned or a surprise, it is a big responsibility. You have been given the gift of raising a human being. The way you choose to parent your child will determine the path they choose to follow and this all starts with the relationship you have with yourself. Intrigued? Then...

Everyone’s experience of motherhood is different. Some women get pregnant straight away. Some women sail through their pregnancy. Some women’s babies behave according to the textbook. The truth is, motherhood is a mix of highs and lows. The trick is to just be in the moment because this too will pass. Intrigued? Then sit back, relax and listen to find out.   On this episode, I’m joined by Amy Good...

I never thought I couldn’t conceive. I assumed I just could. We take it for granted until we’re told it’s not going to happen. That’s when the tough decisions have to be made and you can start to feel vulnerable. That’s when you have to be honest and decide what’s next. Intrigued? Then sit back, relax and listen to find out.   On this episode, I’m joined by Suzy Stanton who shares with me that jus...

Not everyone is like me. Not everyone knows that they want to be a mum. It’s okay to think you don’t want children and then change your mind.  How would you feel if you did change your mind, knowing that you can’t have children? Intrigued? Then sit back, relax and listen to find out.   On this episode, I’m joined by Juliet Owen-Nuttall who thought motherhood wasn’t for her. It wasn’t until the doc...

No one can tell you what motherhood is going to be like. They will tell you about their experience and so what to expect. However, whatever you expect will probably be different from the reality you end up living. Instead, have no expectations. Just know that life will be very different and be ready to deal with whatever comes your way. Intrigued? Then sit back, relax and listen to find out.   On...

Becoming a mum isn’t your cue to give up on yourself as an individual. It’s your opportunity to use your uniqueness to raise your child the best way you can.  After all, we’re all unique, which includes our babies, and the only one who actually knows how to raise your baby is you. You don’t have to lose your individuality. Intrigued? Then sit back, relax and listen to find out.   On this episode,...

Giving birth is one of the most frightening things I’ve ever done. You know the baby has got to come out and you’re just hoping that all will be okay. Now, how would you cope if the birth didn't go according to plan? Could you stay calm and make the decisions that are right for you or would you just go with the flow because that is easier? Intrigued to know what it's like, then sit back, r...

When I first became a mum, I remember feeling safe and secure in the knowledge that there were many people around me whom I could turn to for help. The best thing was that my mum and sister, who already had two children, were just down the road. What if that isn’t the case? What if you have no one around you? You’re alone and your only connection is via a landline phone.   How would you cope? Intr...

Just because you're a woman, it doesn't mean that you automatically know whether you want to be a mum.   Just because you're a woman, it doesn't mean you're maternal from the moment you take your first breath.    Sometimes it just takes time, being with the right person and being in the right place.   What do you think?   Intrigued to know what it's like, then sit back, rel...

No two births are the same.    We know that.    After all, every individual is different and therefore their entry into the world is going to be different.   What if the difference is having your first baby at 25 weeks old and starting life in the Neonatal intensive care unit and your second goes to full term?   How would you cope?   Intrigued to know what it's like, then sit back, relax and l...

How would you cope with becoming a first-time mum abroad?   Would it feel scary, isolating and not something that you'd ever consider?   Or   Would it be exciting, liberating and a bit of an adventure?   Personally, I'm grateful for the fact that I had my family near me. I knew no different.   I'm not sure how I would have coped if things had been different although I do know I would h...

At what point do you realise that you might not be able to get pregnant? It didn’t cross my mind. I just assumed I could. What if you can't? What if the reason you can’t is because of you? This episode might just have the answers you’re looking for. On this episode, I am joined by the wonderful Hils Crisp who is The Business Alchemist and is also a mum. If you’re wondering what happens when do...

No mum wants to see their child suffer and although we don't always immediately know what the answer is, the answer is within us. We just need to trust that deep down we know what to do. My guest today is Margie Chavasse who helps you to master your health before your health masters you. But she’s also a mum who’s taken the bull by the horns in order to help her child get better and all whilst...

Every child is different. What works on one may not work with another. So, instead of beating yourself up when things don't quite go the same with child number 2 or even number 3. Find comfort in the fact that you're not alone. My guest today is Joanna Damani who is a Tech VA Specialising in helping Coaches improve their online presence. But she’s also a mum who’s juggled many aspects of b...

As mums, we think we have to have it all sorted. We believe that we’re the glue that keeps everything together and if not then we are weak. That is not the case. As mums, we are stronger than we realise. We just need to give ourselves a break once in a while. My guest today is Rachael Taplin the multi-talented Media Matchmaker. But she’s also a mum who’s spent a lot of time supporting and helping...

Life doesn't have to pause when we become a mum. Becoming a mum just means we're entering a new chapter of our life and we're free to write the chapter however we want. You just need to dig deep and find the courage from within. My guest today is Lauren Malone who helps business owners reach their financial dreams and potential by breaking down mindset blocks. But she’s also a mum who’...

It's easy to forget who you are when you become a mum. Your attention is so sharply focused on being a mum and doing your best that you can lose sight of who you are. But what if you realised that being your unique self allows you the freedom to be the best mum you can be? My guest today is Claire Doré who helps soul aligned entrepreneurs to awaken to the truth of who they are so they can step...

We just assume we can have a baby, whether that's one, many or somewhere in between. But what if you couldn't? What if having the family you craved was more difficult than you imagined? My guest today is Naomi Stonier who helps entrepreneurs create more success in their businesses by working on their personal relationships. But she’s also a mum who’s thankful for the daughter that she has....

Being a mum is not easy. Being a mum means facing challenges that no one else has faced. But being a mum comes with a special gift. The gift of unconditional love. So even when you think you don't know what you're doing, remember all that matters is that you love your children. My guest today is Kate Waterfall Hill who is a personal and professional development coach but she's also a m...

Becoming a mum is a unique experience for every woman, however, one of the things that seems to be the same is the loss of identity. You go from being an individual to wearing the 'mum' label. But we are so much more than the labels that we wear. My guest today is Erika Wirth who has recently become a mum having played the role of Stepmum for a number of years. Join us as we chat about the...

As mums, we believe we have to do it all and as a result we keep ourselves at the bottom of this virtual list where everyone else's needs are satisfied and we're just exhausted. But that does not have to be your mum reality. My guest today is Alison Theaker who enables women to make the right choices to manage their physical and emotional menopause symptoms and helps men to understand what...

Stop living the life you think you should be living and start living the life you want. It's easy to stay safe and follow the route everyone thinks you should follow, however does that mean you're happy? My guest today is Lillian Ng who helps high-performing entrepreneurs and executives navigate their past losses and failures by turning them into future success. But she’s also a mum who is...

We have more control over the way our lives turn out than we realise. Yes, we may find ourselves in situations that are not nice and potentially awkward but it's how we respond to them that will ultimately determine whether it becomes a positive or negative outcome. My guest today is Kaddy Thomas who is the Founder and Director at Elijah's Hope. But she’s also a mum who has a very inspirat...

Being a mum is not a reason to pause life. As mums, we still have hopes and dreams. We can decide to go after them and show our children life is for living or we can decide to stop and hope that this doesn't lead to regret. My guest today is Terry Winship who is on a one-woman mission to save the world from BORING presentations. In this day and age, death by PowerPoint is just no longer acceptable...

Challenges will always come our way, however, it's the way in which we deal with them that will determine whether we move forward or not. We always have a choice and when that choice seems difficult it's about being brave enough to do what's necessary. My guest today is Elizabeth Phillips. Her purpose is to help mentor, guide and support both adults and children in their journey to become the very...