

The Motherkind Podcast
Zoe Blaskey
Motherkind is the podcast for women who know that motherhood changes everything — and want to grow forward, not “bounce back”.
Hosted by Zoe Blaskey, Motherkind explores the profound personal, emotional and professional transformation that happens when you become a mother. This is a space for women navigating the wild, identity-shifting years of motherhood who want to reclaim confidence, redefine ambition, and build a life that works for who they are now.
Each week, Zoe sits down with world-leading experts, thought leaders, psychologists, authors and well-known figures to unpack the real experiences of modern motherhood — from matrescence and identity loss to confidence, boundaries, work, relationships and self-worth. Expect honest conversations, evidence-based insight and practical tools that help you move through this season with clarity and strength.
Motherkind is not about doing more, fixing yourself, or returning to who you were before children. It’s about becoming who you are now — with intention, compassion and growth.
If you’re a mother who wants to feel more like herself again — confident, grounded and excited about what’s next — this is your place.
Motherkind: for the woman behind the mother.
Hosted by Zoe Blaskey, Motherkind explores the profound personal, emotional and professional transformation that happens when you become a mother. This is a space for women navigating the wild, identity-shifting years of motherhood who want to reclaim confidence, redefine ambition, and build a life that works for who they are now.
Each week, Zoe sits down with world-leading experts, thought leaders, psychologists, authors and well-known figures to unpack the real experiences of modern motherhood — from matrescence and identity loss to confidence, boundaries, work, relationships and self-worth. Expect honest conversations, evidence-based insight and practical tools that help you move through this season with clarity and strength.
Motherkind is not about doing more, fixing yourself, or returning to who you were before children. It’s about becoming who you are now — with intention, compassion and growth.
If you’re a mother who wants to feel more like herself again — confident, grounded and excited about what’s next — this is your place.
Motherkind: for the woman behind the mother.
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May 20, 2024 • 14min
MOMENT | The surprising shift we need to make in midlife with Lorraine Candy
Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, journalist Lorraine Candy talks about regulating emotions, shifting mindset throughout motherhood and how to make time for yourself. This show is proudly sponsored by StokkeContinue the ConversationWe are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit.Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskeyJoin our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 2024 • 39min
5 surprising ways to protect your peace (even with tricky people) | Helen Marie
Fear response is part of life but can we control it? In this episode, psychotherapist and author Helen Marie sits down with Zoe to talk about all things boundaries and balance. She speaks about why we need to stay grounded, regulating the nervous system and dealing with feelings when setting boundaries. This is Helen's very first EVER podcast appearance too!This show is proudly sponsored by StokkeThis episode is supported by Wild Nutrition. Visit wildnutrition.com and use code Motherkind for 15% off your first order.We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit.Continue the ConversationJoin our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskeyJoin our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 13, 2024 • 13min
MOMENT | How to avoid screen time battles with Ash Brandin
Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, screen time expert Ash Brandin talks about creating boundaries with your kids, healthy screen time habits and safety. This show is proudly sponsored by StokkeContinue the ConversationWe are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit.Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskeyJoin our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9, 2024 • 20min
When the illness curveballs come thick and fast!
Sometimes things come into our lives and throw everything up into the air! Well, in this week's episode, Zoe breaks down ways you can control yourself under stress, priorities and how to build a stronger mindset. This show is proudly sponsored by StokkeThis episode is supported by Wild Nutrition. Visit wildnutrition.com and use code Motherkind for 15% off your first order.We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit.Continue the ConversationJoin our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskeyJoin our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 6, 2024 • 14min
MOMENT | The truth about queer parenting with Lotte Jeffs
Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, writer and creative Lotte Jeffs talks about dealing with feelings of judgement, what needs to happen to improve inclusion and why everyone needs to be treated the same. This show is proudly sponsored by StokkeContinue the ConversationWe are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit.Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskeyJoin our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 1, 2024 • 32min
We’re in an unspoken crisis of ‘mum rage’, why you’re not alone and it’s not your fault | Minna Dubin
You are not alone. Mum rage is something mothers go through, Zoe and author Minna Dubin are here to unpack what it is exactly, why it's not talked about as much as it should be and how mothers can be provided support.This show is proudly sponsored by StokkeThis episode is supported by Wild Nutrition. Visit wildnutrition.com and use code Motherkind for 15% off your first order.We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit.Continue the ConversationJoin our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskeyJoin our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 29, 2024 • 12min
MOMENT | We need to believe in ourselves more: here's how
Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, presenter Cherry Healy talks about dealing with vulnerability, finding value in the things that matter to you and when to praise yourself. This show is proudly sponsored by StokkeContinue the ConversationWe are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit.Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskeyJoin our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 2024 • 15min
This is why you lose it sometimes (and what to do about it)
Sometimes we all just need to take a deep breath. Juggling a million things a once can often lead mothers feeling untight, angry and a little stressed to say the least, well, in this episode Zoe walks us through ways to deal with these feelings and how what she does try and stay calm. This show is proudly sponsored by StokkeThis episode is supported by Wild Nutrition. Visit wildnutrition.com and use code Motherkind for 15% off your first order.We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit.Continue the ConversationJoin our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskeyJoin our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 2024 • 14min
MOMENT | What exactly is postpartum depression with Yara Heary
Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, therapist and speaker Yara Heary talks about how the reality of dealing with postpartum depression, expectations of mothers and the importance of needing support. This show is proudly sponsored by StokkeContinue the ConversationWe are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit.Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskeyJoin our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 2024 • 36min
The truth about having it "all": How to find your true purpose and do motherhood your way | Maxine Nwaneri
**Trigger Warning - Post-birth trauma***In this truly inspiring episode, Zoe and business consultant and executive coach Maxine Nwaneri talk about what is really important in life. In the day-to-day running around it's often easy to forget what matters. You'll leave this episode feeling as though anything is possible as Maxine dives into her life from homelessness to Cambridge University. This show is proudly sponsored by StokkeThis episode is supported by Wild Nutrition. Visit wildnutrition.com and use code Motherkind for 15% off your first order.We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/Motherkind for £100 sponsored credit.Continue the ConversationJoin our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskeyJoin our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


