Welcome to Mama’s Flight Path

Hosted by Jools Tyrer, this space unpacks what really happens when motherhood and career collide.

Every week, you’ll hear from working mums who’ve questioned the default path and making work well, work! Expert insights and tools to help you find clarity when everything feels up in the air.

This week on the flight path:

We’re bringing back one of the most-loved and listened to episode and for good reason. Gary’s story of becoming a dad through adoption will make you laugh, tear up, and rethink what it really means to parent with heart. From keeping close ties with his son Reggie’s birth family, to juggling life in the skies as cabin crew while staying grounded at home, Gary shows us the messy, magical reality of same-sex fatherhood — and how love (plus a little flexibility) makes it all work

💌Send me your Love Notes

Love Notes are the mantras, quotes, or one-liners that get you through the messy middle of motherhood. From next week this will be a new feature that I will be sharing on the podcast.

Whats yours? Head to https://www.mamasflightpath.com/lovenotes and post yours x

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Chapters

00:00 The Journey to Parenthood

01:03:48 Navigating Adoption as a Same-Sex Couple

01:07:04 The Emotional Landscape of Adoption

01:09:55 Building Relationships with Birth Families

01:12:47 The Process of Fostering to Adoption

01:16:11 Emotional Challenges and Support Systems

01:18:44 Celebrating Milestones and Family Bonds

01:21:58 Balancing Work and Family Life

01:25:13 Creating a Supportive Environment for Reggie

01:32:51 Navigating Flexible Work and Parenting

01:35:44 Finding Balance Between Work and Family

01:37:51 The Importance of Self-Care for Parents

01:40:13 Transitioning Back to Work After Parental Leave

01:44:57 Building Independence in Children

01:47:29 Lessons Learned from Parenting

01:50:46 The Role of Partnership in Parenting

01:54:59 Reflections on Personal History and Growth

02:01:40 bye