We've hit Sober October and some of you might be thinking about doing it. So in this solo episode, Zoe shares what's she's learned from being 10 years sober, some helpful tips for those of you giving it a go, and why stopping drinking for a bit can lead to an easier life in motherhood.Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book.This show is proudly sponsored by StokkeDownload the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk.Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkindContinue the Conversation: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

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead.Zoe is joined by TV host and life-coach, Paul Brunson, to share how we can maintain healthy relationships with our partners in parenthood. He explains why equity is the secret to happiness, and why making an effort is always crucial. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book.This show is proudly sponsored by StokkeDownload the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk.Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkindContinue the Conversation: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

Our guest this week is the incredible Ferne McCann: reality TV star, mother of two, and co-founder of the UK's number one mental health platform, Shoorah. This is a conversation that'll really inspire you. She talks about how having children has transformed her, how she's learned not to react but to respond, and why she doesn't believe in 'gentle parenting' but in trusting ourselves so much more. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book.This show is proudly sponsored by StokkeDownload the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk.Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkindContinue the Conversation: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

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week Peanut CEO and founder, Michelle Kennedy, joins us to talk about how motherhood can often lead to us feeling invisible. She examines why mothers can feel unseen and unappreciated and how to overcome it. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book.This show is proudly sponsored by StokkeDownload the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk.Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkindContinue the Conversation: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

We're celebrating because today marks the Motherkind Podcast's 500th episode! It feels like an unbelievable milestone but it's important to take to time to celebrate and reflect because otherwise life can just rush by. So in this episode, Zoe looks back on 500 episodes of Motherkind and asks: what are the 5 most life-changing ideas she has learned over the seven years of doing the podcast, and what are the steps you can take to apply them too.Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book.This show is proudly sponsored by StokkeDownload the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk.Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkindContinue the Conversation: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

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week clinical psychologist Dr Martha Deiros Collado joins us to discuss how we can make sure we're on the same page as our partners when it comes to parenting. She shares why the best teams are comprised of people with different skills, why parents should set aside regular times to discuss their children, and how our kids can build resilience when they see us mess up. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book.This show is proudly sponsored by StokkeDownload the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk.Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkindContinue the Conversation: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

This week we very pleased to bring you a conversation originally recorded for the Slo Mo podcast with Mo Gawdat. The episode got a lot of attention upon its first release, and it is brilliant to discuss motherhood with a man and to hear a father's perspective. We discuss why the modern world is not how we should be raising our children, the statistics proving mothers are working harder than ever, and what can be done about it. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book.This show is proudly sponsored by StokkeDownload the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk.Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkindContinue the Conversation: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

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week, Zoe sits down with life coach Tamu Thomas to talk about why managing our time can help us achieve a more peaceful motherhood. She shares why it's important to do less and be more intentional, how you can identify and give your attention to the important things in life, and why we should be listening to our bodies to help us set our priorities. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book.This show is proudly sponsored by StokkeDownload the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk.Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkindContinue the Conversation: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

Today's episode is a special one because it was recorded live, in front of an audience, at Fearne Cotton's Happy Place Festival - and it was amazing to record a podcast there. Our guest was the incredible Anna Mathur, psychotherapist and best-selling author. We chatted about her new book, 'The Uncomfortable Truth. This is a must-listen if you're someone who has a tendency towards anxiety, if you're a people pleaser, or you find it hard to find perspective in the busyness of life. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book.This show is proudly sponsored by StokkeThis episode is sponsored by Cricut. From the 18th to the 31st of August, you can ace back to school with big savings at Cricut.comDownload the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk.Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkindContinue the Conversation: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

Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead.This week, founder of Holly & co. and Not On The High Street, Holly Tucker, sits down with Zoe to talk about how mothers can find time look after themselves, as well as their families. She discusses why it's important ditch the mum-guilt and find time for the things you love, how small habits lead to bigger things, and why you should find space to enjoy the key moments with your family. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’ and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book.This show is proudly sponsored by StokkeDownload the Free Prints app for iPhone and Android from the App store or Google Play or visit freeprints.co.uk.Get 40% off a Calm premium subscription at calm.com/motherkindContinue the Conversation: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