Here is a solo episode covering the basics of what Matrescence is (check out Episode #34 of my podcast for more about it and #35 for the interview with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz). I'm also sharing a little bit about where I'm at, in my 11 years of Motherhood — so far in my Matrescence.

In this episode I speak about:

1. yoga mudras (hand gestures) and what they can mean
2. matrescence; both our own and our Mothers' experiences
3. parenting today; the grief and growth
4. asking "How is your Matrescence?!"
5. witnessing my feelings and experiences as a Mum
6. being a speaker on Matrescence and Perinatal Wellbeing

Themes: matrescence, parenting, motherhood, patrescence

I mention Brené Brown, Amy Taylor-Kabbaz, Joeli Brearley of 'Pregnant Then Screwed', Lucy Jones and Claire Tonti.

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Dr Ellie Hambly is a Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of experience supporting families. Her work blends deep psychological expertise with a heartfelt belief: the way we parent has the power to shape not only our children’s lives, but the world.

Today, Ellie specialises in helping parents navigate the overwhelm of modern parenting. She understands the pressure to “do it all” and how easily that can lead to exhaustion and burnout. Her approach is holistic and compassionate. She supports parents to reconnect with their values, let go of unrealistic expectations, and create a life that feels more balanced, meaningful and sustainable.

Ellie lives in Kent with her husband, two children, and their spaniel. She loves family walks, reading with a cuppa, dinners with friends and family and absolutely adores her skiing holidays.

TRIGGER WARNINGS: From 34 minutes to 35 minutes I speak about sexual abuse recovery. From 40 minutes 10 seconds to 41 minutes 5 seconds AND from 43 minutes and 20 seconds to 45 minutes and 40 seconds Ellie speaks about her birth experiences.

PLEASE NOTE: At 31 minutes 15 seconds I have left a pause because I shared something with Ellie that I didn't wish to put out publicly but I wanted to leave in the reflection after my share.

In this episode we speak about:

1. a bit about Ellie, her hobbies and her specialism as a psychologist
2. studying Matrescence and how we/society really should revere Mothers more
3. body literacy, listening to the wisdom we hold, and the profound value in rest
4. how we're so often in a 'threat' response and what that can do to our brain and body
5. the necessity of processing trauma with time and space
6. what our children can teach us
7. the systemic f**kery we're dealing with and what isn't our fault
8. I have a BIG realisation at 52 minutes (and burst into tears)
9. hyper-independence and how detrimental it can be

Themes: motherhood, matrescence, parenting, relationships, body literacy, cycle awareness, trauma processing, birth, domestic abuse

We mention Amy Taylor-Kabbaz, Minna Dubin, Dr Sophie Brock, 'Body Full of Stars' by Molly Cary May, Cath Counihan, 'Period Power' by Maisie Hill and Dr Rebecca Moore of 'Make Birth Better'.

To learn more about Ellie see here on Instagram, For more about what Ellie mentioned, her '28 Days of Gentle Support' click here for her website. And Ellie's Substack is 'Where the F* is the Village?'.

At the end, I read a poem written by Ellie herself.

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Welcome to Series 2 of Mums F**king Matter!

It feels so good to be back in this space.

Today I'm sharing a short episode with a bit of an update and asking you some questions to reflect on...

TRIGGER WARNING: From 4 minutes to 5 minutes 45 seconds I talk about grief (the death of my boyfriends Dad).

In this episode I speak about:

1. Christmas and how it can feel as a solo parent
2. training more in teaching burlesque
3. grief and the recent loss of my partners Dad
4. why I don't watch the news
5. the effect of connection & good souls in difficult times
6. my burlesque offerings in Reading; classes, courses and a show on May 3rd
7. how I enjoy Substack (find me at substack.com/lucywyldecoaching)
8. how do you feel about birthdays?

Themes: grief, burlesque, growth, birthdays

I mention Exhale Healthy Coffee, Zoe Charles and Brené Brown.

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This is my last podcast for a while! Not only because it's the end of 2025 but I am taking a pause and will be back with Series 2 of 'Mums F**king Matter' next year.

THANK YOU for listening! Truly. Thank you. PLEASE share the podcast and/or write a review.

Sending love to you all over the festive period and wishing you a positive and peaceful 2026!

TRIGGER WARNING: From 16 minutes and 33 seconds to 17 minutes and 25 seconds (plus the poem to close) I speak about the passing of Ruth Perry.

In this episode I speak about:

• how are YOU feeling?
• a gentle reflection on 2025 (and an invitation for you to also)
• what I'm feeling gratitude for
• what I'm feeling some grief/tenderness over
• the struggles of being a small business owner
• why our TRUTH matters — and working on ourselves

Themes: spirituality, burlesque, motherhood, entrepreneurship

I mention the late Ruth Perry and Mark Groves.

At the end, I share a poem of my own about the passing of Ruth Perry.

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Samantha Nolan-Smith is the founder of The School Of Visibility, an online education platform that has supported students across the globe to find their voice and be seen for the change they’re creating in the world.

With a background in law, social justice, and Indigenous policy in Australia, Samantha brings over 20 years of experience supporting leaders and changemakers to show up with confidence and clarity. She also draws on two decades of expertise in personal development — combining mindset work, somatic practices, and leadership coaching — to help people step into their full presence.

Samantha is passionate about amplifying diverse voices and believes that when people find the courage to share their stories, they create ripples of change that can transform communities and industries worldwide.

Samantha is also a Mother to two children, a wife and she is based in Canberra, Australia. I adore the work Samantha does and this conversation was so delightful and filled with so much passion, from each of us.

TRIGGER WARNING: At 43 minutes 30 seconds to 44 minutes Samantha mentions someone talking of suicidal ideation.

In this episode we speak about:

• a bit about Samantha and why she came to the work she does
• the profound importance of visibility on a large scale, and why
• our/society's appreciation (or lack thereof) of Mothers and nature
• allowing emotions and being a deep feeler
• motherhood, chronic illness and how the working world needs to change!
• the complexity of post abuse recovery as a Mother
• how healing burlesque can be
• Samantha's AMAZING writing about Mothers that went viral (shared HERE)
• Samantha's difficulty in pregnancy to then speaking up for herself later on
• the 'shoulds' about always being grateful in Motherhood (can all f**k off)
• and so much more brilliant stuff...!

Themes: motherhood, chronic illness, domestic abuse recovery, burlesque

We mention Amy Taylor-Kabbaz, Cath Counihan and Sophie Brock.

To learn more about Samantha see here on Instagram. And to learn more about her and her work on her website, click here: theschoolofvisibility.com

At the end, I read a quote by Margaret Cho.

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Today I'm sharing a solo episode about rest. Over the years as a human who listens(!), also as a coach and space holder, I've noticed many people have different opinions and feelings about 'rest'. These can be influenced by family and upbringing, culture and society, workplaces — and toxic cults to be honest...

'Rest' is such an interesting topic and I'm recording this episode slightly unwell, so it seemed fitting so record a short episode on what I've mostly been doing today.

In this episode I speak about:

• how do you feel about rest?!
• time off work and other people's attitudes
• burnout
• people pleasing
• stress levels in today's world
• rest as a fitness professional

Themes: rest, boundaries, nervous system

I mention my episode with Nicky Denson-Elliot (#102) and my episode with Roly (#107).

At the end, I share a poem of my own.

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Samantha Murrell is the Founder of Mothers' Hood. Samantha is leading a movement to disrupt the narratives around motherhood, work and ambition. Motherhood isn't the end of your career, it supercharges it.

Samantha supports executive women into and through the transition into motherhood, whether that's for the first or fifth time!) and as they return to work, ready to smash their next big career goals. She is also a podcast host, speaker and author (in waiting!).

*TRIGGER WARNING: From 52 minutes to 55 minutes Sam speaks about her struggles with postnatal anxiety.

In this episode we speak about:

• a bit about Samantha and the powerful coaching work she does working with career-led Mamas to help them learn their worth at work and at home
• how the second wave of feminism affected motherhood
• the narratives we have been fed and what is important to know as a working Mum in this day and age
• an awkward truth about school playground chats and social norms
• the intense Mum guilt Sam used to feel and how she managed and shifted that
• parenting and reparenting ourselves in the process
• my tender feelings about solo motherhood and why we NEED a village (and more preparation for parenthood)
• Sam's experience of *postnatal anxiety and the support her husband provided
• how workplaces MUST change and be more flexible to welcome all the amazing Mama minds having to leave work through no real choice of their own

Themes: motherhood, matrescence, careers and leadership, feminism, burnout, perinatal mental health

We mention Amy Taylor-Kabbaz (Episode #35 of MFM), Mel Robbins and Dr Sophie Brock (Episode #43 of MFM).

To learn more about Samantha see here on Instagram. And to find her website, click here.

At the end, I read a poem by Grace Gulley.

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Amanda Appiagyei is a Productivity Strategist* and home educating Mum of 3. She grew up in the UK but her and her family is now based in Rome, Italy.

She describes herself on her (gorgeous) website as a 'Routine loving, chaos-wrangling, business-owning, home-ed Mum of 3 — not working out at 4am'. — I love that!

Amanda and I connected back in 2021 and I love what she does so I'm glad to finally have a conversation for you to hear.

TRIGGER WARNING: From 31 minutes, 18 seconds to 31 minutes, 31 seconds Amanda speaks about early pregnancy loss aka miscarriage.

In this episode we speak about:

• a bit about Amanda and the work she does
• *how loaded the word 'productivity' can be — and what Amanda & I feel about it
• the nervous system and body literacy
• Amanda's experience of birth, matrescence and motherhood so far
• at 28 minutes in what Amanda mentions about PND is actually more an experience of challenges in her matrescence (the two are often mixed up)
• the 'Birth Time' film (released 2021)
• the beauty of a supportive relationship and how vital it is, as well as being SEEN in what you do and/or experience
• why Amanda and her husband chose to home educate and the benefits they've witnessed
• supporting stages of transition
• Amanda's 'Time Buckets' system (see more here)

Themes: home education, creativity, nervous system recovery, postnatal depression, pelvic girdle pain, matrescence, ADHD

We mention Episode #39 of MFM with Naomi Galliano, the 'Birth Time' film, and Episode #25 of MFM with Angela Sellar.

To learn more about Amanda see here on Instagram. And to find her website, click here.

At the end, I read a poem by Liezel Graham.

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