Brendan O'Connor

Navigating the Momosphere - "The mums DO say it's all on them"

Nov 15, 2025
Edel Coffey, an author and novelist, and Cara Herriot, co-founder of Mum Talks, delve into the complexities of modern motherhood. They explore the pressure of societal expectations, the emotional toll of balancing work and home life, and the dynamics of parenting communities. Both share insights on how past generational models influence current parenting styles, while discussing the guilt often tied to domestic responsibilities. They also touch on the impacts of social media, schoolgate politics, and the ongoing struggle for shared family responsibilities.
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INSIGHT

Show Reflects Modern Parenting Tensions

  • All Her Fault exposes modern tensions in marriage, motherhood and household labour divisions.
  • The show resonates because it amplifies ordinary parental fears into dramatic consequences.
ANECDOTE

Me Time Becomes Chores

  • Edel jokes that she left her husband to cook dinner as a disclaimer about saying uncomfortable truths.
  • She says her 'me time' often becomes laundry and grocery shopping driven by guilt.
ANECDOTE

Raised By A Single Stay-At-Home Mum

  • Cara describes her mother as a stay-at-home single mum who provided stability and nurture.
  • She contrasts that childhood with her own experience of juggling work and motherhood.
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