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 22, 2023 • 10min
MOMENT | Joint finances are complex: this will make it easier with Clare Seal
In this week’s Moment, I speak Clare Seal. Clare is a mother of two and the creator of the My Frugual Year Instagram account. She is also the founder of the Financial Well-being Forum and author of Fives steps to financial well-being, the amazing book Stylist magazine says is the book we all need to read. I hope you too find this Moment helpful.Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-listCome engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 18, 2023 • 50min
Why self-compassion and acceptance are the hardest AND most important tools in motherhood with Lisa Olivera
I think this week's episode will speak to your heart. Lisa Olivera is an author, therapist and mum. Her work centers around radical acceptance, cultivating compassion, and integrating our stories and full humanity. We chat about:
The power of tuning into ourselves
What we can learn from being confronted by motherhood
What is healing
When we don't have the capacity to tend to our needs
What Lisa wishes someone had told her about motherhood
Her words and story have always spoken to me. I hope you love this episode.Special thanks to our sponsorAthletic GreensVisit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase.Come engage with Zoe and 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: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 15, 2023 • 8min
MOMENT | An easy way to set tricky boundaries with Melissa Urban
This Moment is with author Melissa Urban. Melissa is a seven-time New York Times best-selling author who specialises in helping people establish healthy boundaries. I recently read her book The book of boundaries: set the limits that will set you free. I loved this book so much, and hope you find this clip from our chat super supportive.Come engage with Zoe and 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: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 11, 2023 • 54min
Leaning into joy while managing the fear; navigating pregnancy after loss with Zoe Clarke-Coates MBE
*** Trigger warning - the topic of baby loss comes up in this episode ***This week we are doing something a bit different on the Motherkind podcast. Kate Ferdinand host of the podcast Blended is in the interview seat speaking with grief expert, loss author and CEO of the charity The Mariposa Trust (widely known by its primary support division ’Saying Goodbye’,) Zoe Clark-Coates MBE.Zoe Clark-Coates has lost five babies, but her ability to take the positives and honour life from these experiences is so inspiring. She shares some great advice and tips from her book 'Pregnancy After Loss', including how to prepare for scans, coping mechanisms for stress and managing the joy and the fear of being pregnant after loss.Thanks to dog food company and vet recommended Pooch and Mutt for sponsoring this episode. Motherkind listeners will receive 25% off online purchases using this link https://bit.ly/motherkind-pooch with discount code MOTHERKIND25.Come engage with Zoe and 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: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 8, 2023 • 8min
MOMENT | How to finally speak kindly to yourself with Michaela Thomas
We love this week’s Moment with Michaela Thomas. Michaela is a senior Clinical Psychologist, CBT psychotherapist and author of The Lasting Connection and she shares some powerful wisdom in this clip.Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram @zoeblaskey for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day.Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 4, 2023 • 40min
Work-life balance is a myth, here is what to aim for instead with Tobi Asare
This is an incredible episode with Tobi Asare about re-thinking work-life balance. Tobi is an author, mum of two, speaker and founder of My Bump Pay, an online platform to help women smash the glass ceiling with a baby on the way and beyond. Her debut book The Blend, released in March 2023 is a guide to navigating a successful career whilst raising a family. In this episode, we talk about:
Why It is both normal and ok to feel like you’re not doing anything right when you first return back to work and try to balance it all
You’re not a failure and mothers bring SO much to the table in the workplace - why you need to be less hard on yourself
How to negotiate with your partner like you would your boss
I hope you love it.Special thanks to our sponsorsAthletic GreensVisit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase.Pooch and MuttMotherkind listeners will receive 25% off online purchases using this link https://bit.ly/motherkind-pooch and discount code MOTHERKIND25.Come engage with Zoe and 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: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 1, 2023 • 12min
MOMENT | How to know if you are a cycle-breaker with Dr. Becky Kennedy
This week’s Moment is with Dr. Becky Kennedy. She is a clinical psychologist, social media superstar, mum of 3, and Founder of the brilliant parenting platform Good Inside.Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram @zoeblaskey for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day.Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 27, 2023 • 55min
Your essential guide to boundaries with Terri Cole
Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, global leading relationship expert and author of the best-selling book, Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free.Terri’s mission is to empower as many people as possible to stop living out learned boundary behaviors that don’t serve them. The techniques, tools and strategies that Terri shares teach people to align their choices and behaviors with their most authentic self so they can be liberated to live happy, healthy lives. Terri has a gift for making complex psychological concepts accessible and actionable.++This week's Sponsor++Special thanks to dog food company and vet recommended Pooch and Mutt for sponsoring this episode. Pooch and Mutt works with nutritionists & vets to create trusted products pooches love. From puppies to anxious pooches, they've created a range of products to suit all breeds, life stages, sizes & needs.Motherkind listeners will receive 25% off online purchases using this link https://bit.ly/motherkind-pooch with discount code MOTHERKIND25.@zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day.Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 24, 2023 • 7min
MOMENT | The secret to raising confident, resilient children to conquer life's challenges with Dr Maryhan
This Moment is with Dr. Maryhan. Dr Maryhan is a groundbreaking psychologist and parenting expert, as well as a mother of two. For over 15 years she has been supporting children, teens, and young adults struggling with managing their emotions, low confidence and anxiety.@zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 20, 2023 • 50min
Why the world is making our children mad and what to do about it with Louis Weinstock
Louis Weinstock is a Child Psychotherapist who works with children and the child inside us all. For over 20 years, he has been guiding children and grown-ups through some of the toughest challenges life can throw at us – loss, trauma, divorce, burnout and breakdowns. He is also co-founder of Apart of Me, a multi-award-winning charity that guides children on their journey through loss and trauma. His book - How The World Is Making Our Children Mad, And What To Do About It, was recently published by Penguin. His work has been featured on the BBC, ITV, and in the Guardian newspaper. He lives in Manchester with his wife and daughter.Link to charity Apart of Me https://www.apartofme.app/Special thanks to our sponsorsAthletic GreensI love AG1. I take it every morning when I’m making the girls breakfast.AG1 has over 7k 5* reviews and I can see why. It’s a supplement with 75 ingredients and its special blend is designed to support gut health, nervous and immune system, energy, recovery, focus and even aging. It’s one of my non-negotiables. It tastes quite nice and while I’m drinking it I’m reminding myself I’m worth looking after and that I can only be the mother and person I want to be in the world when I look after myself.We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast.Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase.Pooch and MuttThanks also to dog food company and vet recommended Pooch and Mutt for sponsoring this episode. Pooch and Mutt works with nutritionists & vets to create trusted products pooches love. From puppies to anxious pooches, they've created a range of products to suit all breeds, life stages, sizes & needs.Motherkind listeners will receive 25% off online purchases using this link https://bit.ly/motherkind-pooch and discount code MOTHERKIND25.@zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
