

The Motherkind Podcast
Zoe Blaskey
Motherhood is incredible. It's also incredibly challenging, especially with the high pressured, fast paced world we live in today. The Motherkind Podcast hosted by Motherkind founder and coach Zoe Blaskey, is on a mission to bring you some of the best wellbeing teachers in the world to help you find your calm, happy place in the madness of modern mum life. Each episode features a different teacher from the world of self-development and wellbeing or a mum on a path of self-enquiry. We cover everything from how to stay calm in a toddler meltdown, to dealing with anxiety, to self care and simple tools to help you have a better day.
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Sep 19, 2024 • 23min
Celebrating 500 episodes: the 5 most impactful lessons I’ve learned and how you can apply them too
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

Sep 16, 2024 • 15min
MOMENT | The surprising reason it's okay if your partner parents differently to you, with Dr Martha Deiros Collado
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

Sep 12, 2024 • 1h 6min
A father’s perspective with Mo Gawdat
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

Sep 9, 2024 • 16min
MOMENT | Trusting yourself - the key to a more peaceful motherhood with Tamu Thomas
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

Sep 5, 2024 • 48min
Accepting uncomfortable truths - how to live life more fully with Anna Mathur
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

Sep 2, 2024 • 16min
MOMENT | How to look after yourself too, without the guilt, with Holly Tucker MBE
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

Aug 29, 2024 • 46min
Everyone talks about the “village” - here’s how to create your own, with The Mum Club
This week we are joined by the incredible founders of The Mum Club, Lauren Webber and Jessica Lawes. The Mum Club runs brilliant in-person events for mums, and they bring their knowledge of creating communities to this episode. Building friendships in motherhood can be tricky but The Mum Club provides you with the ability to do just that. So in this episode we discuss Lauren and Jessica's very different experiences of motherhood, the importance of friendships and how you can build your own village in an online world. 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

Aug 26, 2024 • 18min
MOMENT | Breaking cycles, with Dr Shefali
Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. Today we are joined by the incredible Dr Shefali, expert in family dynamics and the pioneer of the Conscious Parenting movement. Here she shares why a connected child might challenge us, what it means to be a conscious parent and why we should move on from our feelings of guilt to form a better relationship with our children. 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

Aug 22, 2024 • 45min
Re-release | Exhausted? You need this episode, with Jasmine Hemsley
Welcome to this episode of the Motherkind podcast. This week we are re-releasing this episode with Jasmine Hemsley.Sometimes we just need someone to tell us to take a deep breath and who better to do so than wellbeing expert Jasmine Hemsley. Zoe and Jas talk about coping techniques through breath work, the joys of meditation and what young kids should be wearing on their feet!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

Aug 19, 2024 • 11min
MOMENT | Healthy phone habits - how to start now, Dr. Faye Begeti
Motherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week, neurologist and author of 'The Phone Fix', Dr. Faye Begeti gives us advice on how to tackle phone addiction. We hear how we can avoid feeling trapped by our phone, what we can do to be more present with our families, and why we shouldn't feel pressured to reply to messages straight away.Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations’.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