Squiggly Motherhood | Reflective Motherhood, Honest Stories & Intentional Parenting

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself  why  you parent the way you do? In this episode, I sit down with Shivani, an NHS Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, to discuss how our childhood experiences shape the way we show up as parents today.  We unpack what happens when we begin to recognise those inherited patterns and how awareness can help us break free from unhelpful cycles. We talk ab...

When I decided to have children, I knew it would change my life, but I had no idea how much it would truly cost me. Not just financially, but emotionally too. In this solo episode, I open up about: The shocking data on how much mothers lose in earnings and pensions. How my husband and I have learned to approach money and partnership as a team. The practical steps we have taken to balance finances...

Shianne opens up about her childhood, breaking free from generational cycles, and how becoming a mother has been a healing journey. She speaks about the challenges of intimacy after becoming a mum, choosing the right partner and being intentional in her parenting. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Shianne’s journey of healing her inner child through motherhood The lessons she’s learned about relat...

For the longest time, whenever someone called my child “shy,” I felt the need to jump in with excuses or apologies.  “She just woke up”  …  “She’s like that with everyone.”  But deep down, it never sat right with me. Why was I apologizing for my child simply taking her time to warm up? In this solo episode of  Squiggly Motherhood , I share how I moved from feeling awkward and apologetic to becomin...

Nicole opens up about why she started the Squiggly Motherhood podcast — and the story behind creating a space for honest conversations about parenting. In this solo episode, she shares the doubts she faced, the leap of faith she took, and her vision for building a community that reflects the non-linear, imperfect, and beautiful journey of motherhood. Subscribe for weekly episodes. Join our Communi...

When Rachel’s partner passed away, she was six weeks pregnant and raising a toddler. I can’t imagine the weight of that moment. In this conversation, Rachel shares so honestly about what it looked like to survive, keep parenting, and eventually find her way back to joy. We chat about: What those first days and weeks of grief felt like Parenting a toddler while pregnant and grieving How her childre...

In this solo episode, I share the 4 key moments that defined my parenting journey. The challenges, the struggle and the learnings. I talk about: My fertility journey, and how it changed the way I see motherhood and the choices I’ve made since. The sleep deprivation and burnout that pushed me to breaking point and taught me the value of asking for help and resting. The reality of breastfeeding — th...

✨ Welcome to Squiggly Motherhood — a podcast where we have real, honest, and meaningful conversations about all things motherhood. Whether you’re a new mum, a mum-to-be, or navigating the messy middle of motherhood, this space is here to remind you that you’re not alone. 🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Tuesday 23rd September