1201: "The Motherhood ‘Should' Scam: Breaking Free from Guilt & Overwhelm with Zoe Blaskey"

Motherhood comes with a rulebook we never agreed to—a list of "shoulds" that tell us how to parent, sacrifice, and ignore our own needs. It's time to break the rules.

In this episode, Heather sits down with Zoe Blaskey, founder of Motherkind, to challenge the outdated expectations that leave mothers stuck in guilt, burnout, and self-sacrifice. 

If you've ever felt like you’re losing yourself in motherhood or struggling to balance who you are with who the world expects you to be, this conversation is for you.

Listen up as Heather and Zoe dive into:

• What the "should" scam is—and why it keeps moms stuck in guilt & exhaustion
• The real reason self-care feels like another to-do list (and what to do instead)
• How to set boundaries without guilt—even when it feels uncomfortable
• Why emotional intelligence and self-compassion change the way you parent

Start reclaiming your version of motherhood. Rewrite the motherhood rulebook on your own terms—without the guilt.

Zoe Blaskey is the founder of Motherkind, a transformational coach, and author of the Sunday Times bestseller Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations. She hosts the acclaimed Motherkind podcast, one of the UK’s top family podcasts with 5 million downloads, featuring experts like Dr. Becky Kennedy and Dr. Gabor Maté. A regular media contributor, Zoe has been featured in Psychologies, The Times, Goop, and more, and collaborates with brands like Meta, Calm, and Sweaty Betty. She lives in Dorset with her husband and two daughters.

Follow her on Instagram @zoeblaskey and check out motherkind.co

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