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The Mama Circle

Natalie K. Martin

Enfants & Parentalité

Fréquence : 1 épisode/6j. Total Éps: 90

I love being a mum. What I don’t love is what modern motherhood has become: the overwhelm, the invisible labour, the financial squeeze, the loneliness. This is what I call The Motherhood Debt, and this podcast is where we get real about all of it: This is honest talk for women who love their families, but want a version of motherhood that feels more sustainable, more joyful and more supported. Hosted by writer and educator Natalie K. Martin, every episode mixes lived experience, social insight and practical permission to do things differently.

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44. Going back to work after baby? You're more qualified than ever! Here's why.

mardi 16 septembre 2025 • Durée 43:39

Going back to work after kids can feel terrifying. Will your brain still work? Can you juggle the home stuff as well as job deadlines?

In this episode, I’m here to remind you that not only can you do it - you’re already highly qualified.

Motherhood is like running a business. You’ve been project managing, negotiating, crisis handling, and leading every single day. These are not “soft skills.” They’re powerful, transferable, and exactly what employers are looking for.

Here’s what I cover in this episode:

- The key skills you’ve developed as a mum (and how they match workplace needs)

- How to frame your experience for CVs, interviews, and appraisals
- My best tips for balancing the juggle of work and home life without losing yourself in the process

If you’re nervous about returning to work or need a confidence boost to see your value clearly, this episode is for you.

🤩 Join a loving community of mums in IT'S A LOT – free for 30 days.
If you’re feeling shaky having brought your new baby home, in the trenches of toddlerhood or just need a place to share the joys of being a mama with people who get it – this is your new support network. The best part? It’s all via voice notes – ⁠⁠https://www.nataliekmartin.com/mama-circle⁠⁠

👉🏽 Overcome those moments of overwhelm with some light hearted fun! ⁠⁠Download my Overwhelm Busting Bingo sheet here⁠⁠

Want to share your thoughts on this episode? Comment on Spotify or:
Instagram: ⁠⁠@natalie.kmartin⁠⁠

Email: ⁠⁠info@nataliekmartin.com⁠⁠

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43. I have an easy baby… so why do I feel guilty?

Épisode 43

mardi 9 septembre 2025 • Durée 16:25

Have you ever felt guilty because motherhood is easier than you thought it would be? Maybe your baby sleeps well, rarely gets sick, and you’re actually enjoying this season but instead of celebrating, you feel bad about it.

In this episode, Nat unpacks a Reddit post from a mum who admitted she was finding things surprisingly smooth, and the guilt and isolation that came with it.

We'll hear:

- why mums often expect only the hard parts of motherhood

- how comparison and guilt creep in when things feel “too easy”

- why every phase brings its own mix of challenges and ease

- the importance of celebrating the good moments without shame

- how to find safe spaces to share your real experience

🤩 Join a loving community of mums in IT'S A LOT – free for 30 days.If you’re feeling shaky having brought your new baby home, in the trenches of toddlerhood or just need a place to share the joys of being a mama with people who get it – this is your new support network. The best part? It’s all via voice notes – ⁠⁠⁠https://www.nataliekmartin.com/mama-circle⁠⁠⁠

👉🏽 Overcome those moments of overwhelm with some light hearted fun! ⁠⁠Download my Overwhelm Busting Bingo sheet here⁠⁠

Want to share your thoughts on this episode? Comment on Spotify or:

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@natalie.kmartin⁠⁠⁠

Email: ⁠⁠⁠info@nataliekmartin.com⁠⁠⁠

📢 Don’t forget to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode

34. It took us four years to feel OK again after becoming parents

mardi 8 juillet 2025 • Durée 01:07:36

What if your relationship doesn’t ‘bounce back’ after the baby? What if it actually takes years?

In this Mums Talk episode, I sit down with my friend Sophie Jane Hardy - writer, coach and host of the Menstruality Podcast, to talk about the unspoken parts of motherhood and how long it can take to feel like you again.

We talk about:

Sophie’s four-year journey to rebuild her relationship after becoming parents
The grief and rage underneath infertility, birth that didn’t go to plan and letting go of the version of motherhood you’d imagined
The invisible mental load and the surrender that nobody prepares you for
The moment Sophie realised she had to stop trying to control everything and trust her partner’s way of parenting too
Why nervous system care is the real work, and how we find our way back to ourselves (and each other)

If you’ve ever thought, “Why does this feel so hard?” this one is for you.

Want to connect with Sophie?

Sophie’s website: https://www.sophiejanehardy.com
Instagram: @sophie.jane.hardy
Menstruality Podcast: https://www.redschool.net/podcast

🤩 Join a loving community of mums in IT'S A LOT – free for 30 days.If you’re feeling shaky having brought your new baby home, in the trenches of toddlerhood or just need a place to share the joys of being a mama with people who get it – this is your new support network. The best part? It’s all via voice notes – ⁠⁠⁠https://www.nataliekmartin.com/mama-circle⁠⁠⁠

👉🏽 Overcome those moments of overwhelm with some light hearted fun! ⁠⁠Download my Overwhelm Busting Bingo sheet here⁠⁠

33. Your kid wears one - why don't you?

mardi 1 juillet 2025 • Durée 05:50

In this voice note from a very sunny (and sweaty!) Berlin, I’m sharing something that’s been on my mind during our time here. As I’ve been walking and cycling around with Jackson, I’ve noticed something that honestly made me pause. Every child I see on a bike is wearing a helmet (which is great!), but hardly any of the parents are.

It reminded me of a short video I saw from a paediatric doctor who made a really simple point: if you’re riding a bike, you need protecting too. Especially when your child is relying on you.

This episode isn’t about guilt, it’s just a loving nudge. I know how easy it is to put our own safety last when we’re focused on our kids. But the truth is, they don’t just need to be protected. They need us. Healthy, safe, and here.

🤩 Join a loving community of mums in IT'S A LOT – free for 30 days.If you’re feeling shaky having brought your new baby home, in the trenches of toddlerhood or just need a place to share the joys of being a mama with people who get it – this is your new support network. The best part? It’s all via voice notes – ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nataliekmartin.com/mama-circle⁠⁠⁠⁠

👉🏽 Overcome those moments of overwhelm with some light hearted fun! ⁠⁠Download my Overwhelm Busting Bingo sheet here⁠⁠

Want to share your thoughts on this episode? Comment on Spotify or:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@natalie.kmartin⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠info@nataliekmartin.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

📢 Don’t forget to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode

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32. The Woman Who Made Placenta Pills and Smoothies Mainstream

mercredi 25 juin 2025 • Durée 56:14

Ever wondered what actually happens to your placenta after birth or why some mums choose to eat it?

In today’s episode of The Mama Circle, I’m joined by my longtime friend, Lynnea Arnold (formerly Lynnea Shrief) - doula, baby massage therapist, and founder of Europe’s first placenta encapsulation network, IPEN. She’s also a mum of four, a creator of change, and someone who has quietly shaped birth support for thousands of women.

Together, we dive into:

What doulas really do (and why they can change your whole birth experience)
The truth about placenta encapsulation: how it works, why people do it, and what you need to know
Baby massage as a tool for bonding, emotional regulation, and deep connection
Building a legacy while raising a family and why you don’t need to be loud to make an impact

Mentioned in this episode:

👋🏽 Connect with Lynnea: https://www.everwelltherapies.co.uk/
🤓 Learn more about placenta encapsulation: https://www.placentanetwork.com/
🤩 Join a loving community of mums in IT'S A LOT – free for 30 days.If you’re feeling shaky having brought your new baby home, in the trenches of toddlerhood or just need a place to share the joys of being a mama with people who get it – this is your new support network. The best part? It’s all via voice notes – ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nataliekmartin.com/mama-circle⁠⁠⁠⁠

👉🏽 Overcome those moments of overwhelm with some light hearted fun! ⁠⁠Download my Overwhelm Busting Bingo sheet here⁠⁠

Want to share your thoughts on this episode? Comment on Spotify or:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@natalie.kmartin⁠⁠⁠⁠

31. Should We Be Having Kids Sooner in Relationships?

mardi 17 juin 2025 • Durée 09:53

In today’s voice note (recorded on my walk to work), I’m diving into something that’s been on my mind: what if our modern relationship timeline is setting us up for failure when it comes to parenting?

We’ve all heard of or experienced the heartbreak of feeling disconnected from your partner after having children. But what if the problem isn’t just them changing... but us expecting things to stay the same?

In this episode, I explore:

The relationship escalator and why it might not serve parents
Why parenting is such a profound identity shift
Whether having children earlier in a relationship could actually help
The gap between expectations and reality in parenting roles
Why knowing someone pre-kids might not prepare you for the real deal

I’m not claiming to have all the answers here – just sharing a curious thought and inviting you to reflect with me. I’d love to hear your take!

🤩 Join a loving community of mums in IT'S A LOT – free for 30 days.If you’re feeling shaky having brought your new baby home, in the trenches of toddlerhood or just need a place to share the joys of being a mama with people who get it – this is your new support network. The best part? It’s all via voice notes – ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nataliekmartin.com/mama-circle⁠⁠⁠⁠

👉🏽 Overcome those moments of overwhelm with some light hearted fun! ⁠⁠Download my Overwhelm Busting Bingo sheet here⁠⁠

Want to share your thoughts on this episode? Comment on Spotify or:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@natalie.kmartin⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠info@nataliekmartin.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

📢 Don’t forget to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode

30. Terrified of Vomit as a Mum?! Living with (and healing from) Emetophobia

mardi 10 juin 2025 • Durée 43:08

Okayyy - it's time I talk about Emetophobia, the thing I've carried around with me for the last 37 years!

This week I'm sharing my journey with fear of vomiting and how it’s shaped my life. From a traumatic experience at four years old to how I avoided certain foods, places, and even situations that most people take for granted. But that changed this year. Because becoming a mum made me realise: I needed to get a grip on this phobia for myself, and for my son.

I walk you through:

What emetophobia actually is and how it shows up in day-to-day life
My personal origin story (and why it’s not actually the root cause)
The behavioural patterns that kept the fear alive
Why motherhood made me face it head-on
The Thrive Programme that finally helped me feel better
The progress I’ve made and what I hope for you too

Whether you’ve experienced this fear yourself or know someone who has, I hope this episode reminds you: you’re not alone, and it can get better.

If you or a loved one has Emetophobia too, here are the resourced mentioned:

Emetophobia Free Podcast
The Thrive Programme and Emetophobia.co.uk (for more info)

🤩 Join a loving community of mums in IT'S A LOT – free for 30 days.If you’re feeling shaky having brought your new baby home, in the trenches of toddlerhood or just need a place to share the joys of being a mama with people who get it – this is your new support network. The best part? It’s all via voice notes – ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nataliekmartin.com/mama-circle⁠⁠⁠⁠

👉🏽 Overcome those moments of overwhelm with some light hearted fun! ⁠⁠Download my Overwhelm Busting Bingo sheet here⁠⁠

29. Want another baby? Work on your fertility - Mum's Talk with Amanda Baumann

mardi 3 juin 2025 • Durée 52:31

In this Mums Talk episode, I’m joined by Amanda Baumann — a fertility awareness educator, yoga teacher, and mum — to share her honest and inspiring journey through conception, matrescence, and starting over in a new country.

Amanda talks about how hormonal contraception led to anxiety and burnout in her twenties, and how discovering cycle awareness helped her reconnect with her body and conceive her daughter with calm and confidence. Now living in the South of France with her young family, she reflects on identity shifts, expat life with a toddler, and what it really takes to juggle motherhood and self-care.

We explore:

The emotional whiplash of going from avoiding pregnancy to trying for a baby
Why so many of us grow up fearing our bodies — and how to shift that
Moving from London to rural France with a toddler (and no village)
Letting go of control and trusting your instincts as a parent
What changed when Amanda became a mum — in her body, mind, and career
Bullet journaling, yoga nidra, and other self-care tools that actually fit mum life

🤩 Join a loving community of mums in IT'S A LOT – free for 30 days.If you’re feeling shaky having brought your new baby home, in the trenches of toddlerhood or just need a place to share the joys of being a mama with people who get it – this is your new support network. The best part? It’s all via voice notes – ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nataliekmartin.com/mama-circle⁠⁠⁠⁠

👉🏽 Overcome those moments of overwhelm with some light hearted fun! ⁠⁠Download my Overwhelm Busting Bingo sheet here⁠⁠

Want to share your thoughts on this episode? Comment on Spotify or:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@natalie.kmartin⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠info@nataliekmartin.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

📢 Don’t forget to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode

28. Too Busy to Breathe? How to Find Micro-Moments for Yourself in Your Day

mardi 27 mai 2025 • Durée 06:20

If you're constantly rushing, from nappy changes to school runs to work emails, and wondering when you’ll ever get a moment to just breathe, this episode is for you.

In today’s quick voice note, I share a gentle reminder from the sunny banks of the Danube: that sometimes, rest is closer than we think. You don’t need a spa day to feel human again. You just need 30 seconds of intention.

Tune in to hear:

Why waiting for “enough time” can keep you stuck in burnout
Simple, everyday places you can build in a pause (yep, even on the loo!)
How slowing down just a little can reconnect you to yourself
A reminder that you're allowed to rest — even for one minute

💛 Share this episode with a mum who needs a breather today. And don’t forget to rate or follow if you haven’t already - it helps this show reach more mums who need it.

🤩 Join a loving community of mums in IT'S A LOT – free for 30 days.If you’re feeling shaky having brought your new baby home, in the trenches of toddlerhood or just need a place to share the joys of being a mama with people who get it – this is your new support network. The best part? It’s all via voice notes – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nataliekmartin.com/mama-circle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

👉🏽 Overcome those moments of overwhelm with some light hearted fun! ⁠⁠Download my Overwhelm Busting Bingo sheet here⁠⁠

Want to share your thoughts on this episode? Comment on Spotify or:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@natalie.kmartin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@nataliekmartin.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📢 Don’t forget to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode

27. Have You Lost Your Spiritual Practice Since Becoming a Mum?

mardi 20 mai 2025 • Durée 18:28

In today’s solo episode, I share something I’ve never really heard anyone talk about: how my deep connection to my spiritual self was quietly lost when I became pregnant, and how that disconnection lingered into motherhood.

I talk about:

The unexpected shift in my relationship with yoga, meditation, and cycle tracking
Why pregnancy felt like being in emotional ‘no man’s land’
How motherhood became both my disconnection and my practice
The shame I felt seeing other spiritual mums still thriving
What’s helping me reconnect now

This one is close to my heart. If you’ve ever felt untethered from your spiritual self as a mother, please know: you’re not alone. I hope this episode gives you a sense of understanding and a gentle invitation to come back to yourself.

🤩 Join a loving community of mums in IT'S A LOT – free for 30 days.If you’re feeling shaky having brought your new baby home, in the trenches of toddlerhood or just need a place to share the joys of being a mama with people who get it – this is your new support network. The best part? It’s all via voice notes – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nataliekmartin.com/mama-circle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

👉🏽 Overcome those moments of overwhelm with some light hearted fun! ⁠⁠Download my Overwhelm Busting Bingo sheet here⁠⁠

Want to share your thoughts on this episode? Comment on Spotify or:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@natalie.kmartin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@nataliekmartin.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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