Mindful poetic stories podcast by Patricia Ahern takes you on a journey through her personal experience of growth and development, the path to getting to know, understand and love self with awareness and acceptance. Each week she recites one a poetic story and shares the insights and inspiration around its theme, showcasing the power and beauty of self-expression through creative writing with words to inspire and motivate, along with tips and tools you may wish to use on your own journey through your unique life experience
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Mindful poetic stories podcast by Patricia Ahern takes you on a journey through her personal experience of growth and development, the path to getting to know, understand and love self with awareness and acceptance. Each week she recites one a poetic story and shares the insights and inspiration around its theme, showcasing the power and beauty of self-expression through creative writing with words to inspire and motivate, along with tips and tools you may wish to use on your own journey through your unique life experience
Featured Poem: A heartfelt original piece inspired by a conversation between two child-free women - one by choice, one by circumstance.
In this deeply personal episode, Patricia opens up about her decision not to have children, exploring themes of time, choice, societal expectations, and alternative forms of motherhood. With tenderness and honesty, she speaks to women who have chosen not to have children, as well as those who grieve the children they couldn't have. Through stories, reflections, and a heartfelt poem, Patricia honours the many ways we love, nurture, and leave a legacy beyond biology.
This episode is for you if you've ever:
Felt pressure from your “biological clock”
Faced judgment for not having children
Grieved infertility or loss
Been a mentor, godparent, aunt, or carer who has loved deeply
Wondered about your legacy outside of motherhood
Topics Covered:
Choosing child-free living with intention
The emotional weight of societal and familial pressure
Reflections on adoption, foster care, and shared parenting
Emotional intelligence in parenting and relationships
The power of nurturing beyond blood ties
A poetic tribute to the children who’ve touched Patricia’s life
Key Quotes:
"To mother not with the body, but with the heart."
"Your love matters. However it shows up in the world."
"Legacy is not only about lineage — it’s about presence, care, and connection."
Mentioned Resources:
Poem: This Be The Verse by Philip Larkin
Book: Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
Inspiration from writer Maeve Binchy on the ‘borrowed parent”
🙏 Dedicated with love to: all the beautiful children I have been blessed to know in my life
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Mindful Poetic Stories Podcast
Mindful poetic stories podcast by Patricia Ahern takes you on a journey through her personal experience of growth and development, the path to getting to know, understand and love self with awareness and acceptance. Each week she recites one a poetic story and shares the insights and inspiration around its theme, showcasing the power and beauty of self-expression through creative writing with words to inspire and motivate, along with tips and tools you may wish to use on your own journey through your unique life experience
