Navigating the Motherhood: Recent Episodes
Meghan Walsh
Navigating the Motherhood is a podcast all about the realities of being a modern parent. There are no celebrity guests, just real-life mums having discussions about what’s playing on their minds. If you are looking for answers to how to do it ‘right’ – this isn’t the place for you! We will be talking highs, lows and everything in between (including the messy bits). So if you have every hidden in the fridge, eating chocolate or locked yourself in the bathroom to have a wee cry… then join us in sharing our experiences of Navigating the Motherhood!
Welcome to another new episode of the navigating the motherhood podcast! This episode me and Katie share our unpopular parenting opinions, from only mum personas to milestone obsessives and right back to fear mongering to new parents – we discuss it all!!
If you want to WATCH the episode you can now find it on YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfk63eQC0XRP89X9qqY9W-Q
Katies Bio:
Hey! I'm Katie, I'm 26, I live with my partner Kayne, our son Buddy and 3 cats by the sea. We're expecting baby Holden number 2 very shortly. You'll often find me on Twitter and Instagram rambling away about something, sharing the highs and lows of parenthood, daily life and anything inbetween. I'd like to think I'm not just a regular mom but a cool mom. Ps, I'm really funny too.
Hope that's ok/not too long/too short!
My handles if you want/need them -
Twitter @katiexmiddleton
Instagram @xkatiemiddleton
Blog www.katie-middleton.co.uk
Don’t forget to follow me on @meghanwalshblogs for more podcast content!
Welcome to another episode of the podcast! This week my guest is the wonderful Alice Jane Potter. This episode is a chunky one but we cover so many topics, from the emotional sides and the logistics around becoming a single parent. We also talk about co-parenting and the impact of the pandemic and how she has survived the past year and the silver linings she’s been able to take.
In the episode Alice mentions the charity Gingerbread as a great resource so if you want to have a look their website is here : https://www.gingerbread.org.uk/ or you can always reach out to Alice directly on Instagram @alicejanepotter
Also since that episode was aired, Alice has been nominated for an award – to vote for her simply click here: http://www.thatmamaclub.co.uk/that-mama-club-awards-2021/
Alice’s Website - https://alicejanepotter.com/
We're BACK! Season 2 is here and thank you to everyone who has sent messages asking when the podcast was coming back!
A bit of a rocky start with some technical difficulties for this episode but we've made it work!
My guests are Eleanor (_@alwaysel), a first time Mum and occasional blogger from Hertfordshire, sharing snippets of her life and the highs and lows of motherhood on the 'gram! Blog www.alwaysel.co.uk and Leigh Adams (@leighadams90), a first time mum and one of my best friends! Both talk about their experiences with becoming a first time mum in a pandemic, what they've missed out on but also where they have found silver linings! It's a lovely episode and I loved chatting with them, particuarly about zoo's (you'll understand if you listen!)
Here it is - Episode 12 (aka the last episode of 2020) is HERE - also there is something incredibly satisfying that the last episode is number 12 and its December.... just me?
So in this episode I talk about the year that has been 2020, some general musings and then i share the top 3 things i'm thankful for or that i've learned about myself this year.
I also say in the episode and want to say here a huge thank you to everyone who has listened and supported the podcast this year, it honestly means the world. I get emotional talking in the episode about what the podcast has meant and done for me, I can't express my gratitude and thanks enough.
So, to everyone listening, we did it. We survived and even thrived and I am immensely proud of everyone.
Here's to exciting things in 2021.
Hello everybody!
Welcome back to another new episode - this week with the gorgeous Sian aka Flicks and Red Lips, a makeup artist super mum from the Wirral! She is speaking all about her son Aces journey with hip dysplasia and what she's doing in the world to support mums going through the same journey! All of her details are below so please make sure you give her a follow and show her some love!
Blog- https://flicksandredlips.com/
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/flicks_and_red_lips/
New Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/my.little.hip.star/
This weeks episode is talking all things double trouble! That’s right, I finally got to ask all the burning questions I had about parenting twins with the absoloute babe that is Emily Sturton! We talk all things pregnancy, birth story and about the ups and downs of twin mum life – and I ask her that all important question ‘how the hell do you juggle it all’?!
If you don’t already you absoloutey have to follow Emily on Instagram for all the twin (and house reno inspo) – her username is @emsturton
Also don’t forget you can be a podcast Patreon!! The details can all be found here.
This week’s episode is a stonker and I think you are going to love it! Bex, aka mother of one and author of Mums the Word – The Sh*t nobody tells you until its too late (which you can buy on amazon here!). Her book is a super funny, honest A-Z of real motherhood, it had me in stitches and at some times feeling all emotional.
For the episode I asked her to pick 5 topics from the book to share them with you guys! We talk all about feelings of underwhelm, our feelings about our bodies, judgement, baby brain (although as I argue in the episode toddler brain is worse?!) and that feeling of loosing yourself in motherhood. I am sure there is going to be A LOT of nodding along with this episode so please check it out and give Bex a follow in the meantime!
Bex’s Instagram - @bookmumstheword
Also don’t forget you can be a podcast Patreon!! The details can all be found here.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses body dysmorphia and makes reference to eating disorders and relationships with food. If this is a difficult subject for you I totally understand if you want to sit this one out!
This episode I talk with the gorgeous Alice (@aliceandthemumsmag) all about our changing relationships with our bodies after becoming mums. We talk about where we were with our bodies before, where Alice talks openly and honestly about her diagnosis with body dysmorphia disorder and the journeys we have been on to get to where we are now. We also talk a lot about therapy and both of our experiences with CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and how we use those techniques to this day.
As promised in the episode below are links to two books I swear by, but I will always advise on getting medical support if you want to engage in any type of therapy for support!
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Your Toolkit to Modify Mood, Overcome Obstructions and Improve Your Life
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Retrain your Brain to Overcome Depression, Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Also I wanted to remind you that this month all of the Patreon income is being donated to the charity Bliss which support parents with preemie or sick babies who spend time in NICUs across the UK. So the link to support the patreon is below along with the link to the bliss website!
Patreon Link
All of Alices details including the link to read her amazing magazine for FREE!
Instagram: @aliceandthemumsmag
Links: https://linktr.ee/Aliceandthemumsmagazine
Hello everyone! This weeks episode is one that is VERY close to my heart! Me and my gorgeous guest Shelley talk all about having preemie kids, about our births and how they were different, our stays in NICU and then how its affected how we raised our kids, anxieties we had (well, I have had, Shelley is much more chilled than me!) and everything in between! This is a LONG episode so if you make it to the end you are a real hero!
Also I wanted to remind you that this month all of the Patreon income is being donated to the charity Bliss which support parents with preemie or sick babies who spend time in NICUs across the UK. So the link to support the patreon is below along with the link to the bliss website!
Patreon Link
Bliss Website
And for those that don't follow Shelley (what are you doing?!) all her details are below!
Personal Instagram - @Bybusby
Shop Instagram - @Madebybusby
Website (including a link to her Etsy!)
Welcome to episode 6 of Navigating the Motherhood!
This episode is with my IRL bestie and general babe Rosie Rushton (@rosieslifexo on instagram - give her a follow - her insta game is MUCH stronger than mine!) and she talks all about her son Grayson and his journey to being diagnosed with CMPA and an Egg allergy. We talk all about the process to diagnosis, her feeding and weaning journey, the emotional turmoil on her and what the future holds for Grayson and his allergies! I loved recording this episode and I feel that its a topic that needs to be talked about more.
Resources around CMPA & Egg Allergies:
https://www.thh.nhs.uk/documents/_Patients/PatientLeaflets/paediatrics/allergies/PI304_Egg_Allergy_Sept16.pdf
https://www.allergyuk.org/information-and-advice/conditions-and-symptoms/469-cows-milk-allergy
Don't forget you can support the podcast and keep it going by joining the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/navigatingthemotherhood
Don't forget to share the podcast far and wide on your socials - and tag me and let me know what you think @meghanwalshblogs on instagram!
When I started up the podcast so many people wanted there to be an open discussion about how relationships change after having children - so who better to talk about it with than my own husband. We talk about our journey to have Skye, how long it took us to bond as a family and what we love about each others parenting styles.
Also the Patreon is going strong so please don't forget to sign up for loads of additional Navigating the Motherhood content!! Link is below:
https://www.patreon.com/navigatingthemotherhood
Welcome to another episode of Navigating the Motherhood Podcast!
WOW – this episode was cathartic! This episode is with the lovely Jemma (details below!) all about pressure we feel as mums. We cover SO MANY topics in this episode, from pressure to have a baby in the first place, through to people asking if you had a ‘good baby’ and around feeding. I really think there will be something that everyone relates to in this episode!
I also announced the new podcast Patreon – so for those of you who can afford to and want to keep the podcast running – you can support by clicking on the link below – thank you for all the support and love!
https://www.patreon.com/navigatingthemotherhood
Jemmas Details
Instagram - @dorkfacecreates
Shop - https://dorkface.bigcartel.com/
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/dorkfacecreates
Welcome back to another episode of Navigating the Motherhood the podcast!
This week my guest is the wonderful Yasmin. She is a 23-year-old mama to toddler, Remy. She talks openly and honestly about her journey navigating young motherhood from a BPOC perspective, and her content mostly consists of family life and affordable veganism.
In this episode we talk all about her experiences of being a young mum, the stigmas which she has come up against, how she has felt trying to fit into the mum community in real life and online and about how her experiences of motherhood have differed from my own. I think we can all take alot from this episode about how we treat all mothers and I really hope you find it a useful listen!
Also please follow and support Yasmin on all of her social medias including:
Instagram : @yasminjohalx
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/YasminJohal/featured
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/yasminjohalx
In the episode we also talk about Yasmins YouTube video all about this topic - you can watch that video here -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfUhtjzhSwc
Let me know what you think of this episode over on Instagram and we will see you in two weeks!
This weeks episode is with the awesome Beth (@Betheveline). Beth is a mum of one to Nom (not short for nomstopher - if you listen to the episode you will understand!) and is also one half of the dynamic duo that is Yellow Sunday Digital (@yellowsundaydigital - https://yellowsundaydigital.co.uk/).
In this episode we talk all about sharing our journeys of motherhood online (aka - Sharenting). Beth talks about the decision to not show her sons name or face online and I talk about my changing experiences with sharing Skye, including why I started 'sharenting' in the first place. This episode is all about different perspectives, there is no wrong or right answers its all about finding what you are comfortable with - but in doing that there are some really interesting discussions to be had!
I also speak about some articles I read in preparation for this episode and you can find those links here:
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https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/instagram-facebook-and-the-perils-of-sharenting
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https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/05/opinion/children-internet-privacy.html
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http://www.open.ac.uk/research/news/sharenting
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https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/may/18/pros-cons-of-sharenting
Thank you again for listening and for all of the love on the first episode - remember all feedback is welcome (good and constructive!) and you can find me on @meghanwalshblogs on instagram or email navigatingthemotherhood@hotmail.com! Enjoy the episode!
My guest in episode one is Abi Richards (@abilourichards), an Instagram friend and mother one Teddy who is 18 months old. She is also the founder of @sunburntisntfunny on Instagram where she talks about her experience with skin cancer and the importance of protecting yourself in the sun!
In this episode we talk about what we expected from motherhood and the reality, the good and the bad. We talk about what type of mothers we wished we would be, (RIP my dream of being a pintrest mum), why we think you should learn more about babies sleep before you have a kid and why Abi found weaning the most underwhelming part of motherhood so far.
I can’t thank Abi enough for her openness and honesty in this episode and I hope you enjoy listening!
Please rate and review and share the podcast and if you want to get involved in future episodes, or feedback on what you want to hear you can follow me on Instagram @meghanwalshblogs or email navigatingthemotherhood@hotmail.com!
Welcome to the trailer for Navigating the Motherhood - the podcast! A little introduction to me and what we have in store for you!
If you want to be a guest on the podcast please email navigatingthemotherhood@hotmail.com and follow me on instagram @meghanwalshblogs for the latest updates on podcast guests and how you can ask your questions and input on the topics we will be discussing!