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We’re told baby brain makes us scattered, forgetful, a little less sharp. But what if it’s actually a sign of growth?
In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, journalist and author Chelsea Conaboy shares the science that’s redefining how we understand the maternal brain.
From the neurological shifts of matrescence to the myth of maternal instinct, Chelsea explores how motherhood changes not just what we do - but how we think, feel and connect.
This is a conversation that validates the mental load, challenges the old narratives, and invites us to see the changes in our minds as evidence of adaptation, not decline.
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Welcome to The Motherload your weekly shortcut to the news, recapped through the lens of motherhood.
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Motherhood can come with so much pressure, especially in those first few weeks when the world expects you to “bounce back” fast. But traditional Chinese postpartum care offers a different perspective… one that emphasises rest, nourishment, and intentional healing.
In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Dr Carla Brion shares the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine and explains why honouring the first forty days can impact a woman’s health for the rest of her life.
She also opens up about her own experience with postpartum depression and how these ancient practices have helped reshape her understanding of recovery.
It’s a reminder that motherhood changes everything, and true care means honouring that change.
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IVF has been around for nearly 50 years, but there’s still a lot we don’t talk about.
In this episode, we’re joined by leading fertility researcher Dr Nicole McPherson to unpack the science behind IVF, what’s really involved, and why so many myths still stick around.
From sperm health and embryo quality to success rates and timing, Nicole shares the facts every woman should know - whether you’re thinking about starting a family, supporting someone on their journey, or simply curious.
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In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we’re speaking with Ariane Beeston - psychologist, mum, and author of ‘Because I’m Not Myself, You See’, a raw and powerful memoir about her experience of postpartum psychosis.
Ariane takes us into the disorienting time when motherhood didn’t just change her, it completely unmoored her. We talk about what it’s like to lose touch with reality in those early months, the slow and brave work of rebuilding yourself, and how she’s now helping others through her work at COPE.
It’s an honest, powerful conversation about identity, recovery, and what happens when motherhood looks nothing like you imagined.
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Read more about her book and order via her website here.
Information & Support:
COPE (Centre Of Perinatal Excellence) - fact sheets on Postpartum Psychosis for both expectant/new parents & health professionals
PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) & National Helpline: 1300 726 306
ForWhen - Perinatal Depression & Anxiety Helpline: 1300 24 23 22
BeyondPP - a Facebook support group for mums in Aus & NZ who have experienced Postpartum Psychosis
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Rob Kenney didn’t have a dad growing up, so he became one for millions of strangers on the internet.
What started as a simple YouTube channel sharing life skills quickly grew into something more. Dad, How Do I? is like an antidote to the usual tough-guy stuff online; practical advice with kindness at its core.
In this episode, Rob opens up about his own journey, the father he’s chosen to be, and why showing up, even when you don’t have all the answers, is what parenting today really demands.
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What does it mean to raise boys who care? Who contribute at home, take responsibility and grow into good men... not just “not bad” ones?
In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we’re joined by Payal Desai (@payalforstyle), the voice behind the viral “No Dusty Sons” series, for a powerful conversation about parenting boys in a culture that often fails them, and everyone around them.
A former teacher and mum of two, Payal talks to us about conscious parenting, gender roles, emotional awareness, and how we can all do better, even if we weren’t raised this way ourselves.
Whether you’re raising sons or just thinking about the kind of world you want to help shape, this one will leave you reflecting.
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Rebecca Morse was in her mid-20s, chasing career dreams in TV journalism, when life took an unexpected turn. She found out she was pregnant.
In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Bec shares what it was like to step into motherhood earlier than planned, how she navigated the shift while still holding onto her ambition, and what it meant to grow up fast.
We talk about identity, sacrifice, and the messiness of trying to do both: raising three daughters and continuing to show up for your career. Now, with one of those daughters stepping into adulthood (and even podcasting with her mum), Bec reflects on how far they’ve come and how motherhood continues to shape her.
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In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Jenna opens up about something many mothers feel but don’t say out loud: gender disappointment. She shares her experience of grieving the daughter she once imagined, and the guilt and shame that followed.
Kerrie reads a poem Jenna wrote at the time she found out her third baby was also a boy, capturing the thoughts and emotions she didn’t know how to express. Together, they explore what might be behind these complicated feelings and hope that anyone quietly carrying similar thoughts feels a little more seen, and a little less alone after listening.
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Becoming a mum shifts the way we see ourselves, especially when it comes to work. For some, it’s a gradual realignment of priorities. For others, it brings big, confronting questions about identity, ambition, and what’s truly sustainable in this season of life.
In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we chat with Gretchen Scalora, a mum of four who made the decision to leave a high-profile job - one she had once believed defined who she was - to become a “full-time mum.”
We talk about what led to that choice, the space it’s created, and how stepping away from paid work (while not an option for everyone) allowed her to reimagine what success and fulfilment could look like.
If you’ve ever felt caught between career and caregiving, or wondered who you are beyond your job title, this conversation offers a grounded and thoughtful look at one mother’s experience.
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Amie Rohan’s path to motherhood has included some of the toughest experiences a parent can face.
In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, she talks openly about her twin pregnancy, the heartbreaking loss of her daughter Willow, and the reality of bringing home one baby while mourning the other.
We also speak about postnatal anxiety and depression, the end of her marriage, and what it’s taken to rebuild - both personally and as a mum.
This is a raw, honest conversation about loss, growth and finding your feet again.
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In this deeply personal episode, we sit down with our own beautiful mums, Leanne and Julie, to reflect on the women they were before motherhood, the journey of raising us, and the legacy of love, sacrifice, and identity that lives on in our families today.
From the early days of nappies and night feeds to their honest reflections on watching us become mothers, this conversation is full of emotion, memory, vulnerability… and the kind of insight only a mum can offer.
We talk matrescence, generational shifts, quiet sacrifices, and the wisdom they've carried, often silently, for decades.
It’s tender. It’s raw. It’s the story behind the stories we tell.
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Motherhood changes us in ways we never expect… and sometimes, without even realising it, parts of who we are get tucked away for later.
In the season 4 opener of How Motherhood Changed Me, we’re joined by Karen Johnson; writer, speaker, and author of the new book ‘What Do I Want To Be When They Grow Up?’
Karen shares her wisdom on making space for your own ambitions and finding your way back to the parts of you that motherhood may have quietened.
This conversation is for every mum… whether you’re standing at the edge of a new season or right in the thick of raising little ones, learning how to hold onto yourself along the way.
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Introducing our weekly bonus episode THE DEBRIEF.
In this one, we reflect on our chat with Lavinia Brown and the powerful topic of inner child healing. We unpack the moments that hit home and share what it brought up for us - from unexpected triggers to the pressure of trying to parent differently.
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Have you ever found yourself reacting in motherhood in ways that surprise you… snapping, people-pleasing, or feeling like a child all over again? You’re not alone, and there’s often a deeper reason behind it.
To wrap up season 3; in this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we chat with trauma-informed psychodynamic coach Lavinia Brown about the power of inner child healing and working through the mother wound. Lavinia shares her own story and the ways our unmet childhood needs can show up in motherhood - often in ways we don’t expect.
It’s a deeply validating and eye-opening conversation that will leave you feeling seen, softened, and more compassionate toward yourself.
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Introducing our weekly bonus episode THE DEBRIEF.
The dads have changed too! In this recap, we share all our favourite bits and takeaways from our chat with chef and TV personality Colin Fassnidge. We've also finally managed to get some feedback from our husbands 😅 and we ask why is hands-on fatherhood either mocked or put on a pedestal?
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We’ve shared so many stories of motherhood, but what about fatherhood?
In this episode, we’re hearing a dad’s perspective as we sit down with renowned chef and TV personality Colin Fassnidge. Known for his no-nonsense approach in the kitchen, Colin gets real about how becoming a father to two daughters softened him, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and the gender norms he’s challenged both at home and in his career.
It’s a refreshingly honest conversation about parenting, breaking stereotypes, and the unexpected ways fatherhood changes you.
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Introducing our weekly bonus episode THE DEBRIEF.
Following our powerful conversation with Georgia Lillie - who wrote a children’s book after losing her husband to cancer -we're sharing our biggest takeaways and our own experiences talking to our kids about death and grief.
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After losing her husband to cancer, Georgia Lillie was left to raise their two young boys alone. What followed was an unexpected journey of healing that would forever transform their family.
In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we sit down with Georgia to hear the heartfelt story behind her children’s book, My Dad is an Eagle Now.
It’s a powerful conversation about love, loss, and the legacy a mother creates for her children.
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Learn more about her book here (by the way Georgia donates all the proceeds to cancer research!)
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