Explore every episode of the podcast How Motherhood Changed Me
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| What single motherhood really looks like with BRONTE EDMUNDS (and four kids in tow) | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:42:11 | |
What does life look like as a solo mum of four? In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Bronte Edmunds aka @journeyofanhonestmum opens up about the end of her nine-year marriage, rediscovering herself, and learning how to survive in the beautiful chaos of single motherhood. It’s an inspiring chat that will encourage you to choose the hard thing you know deep down is best for you and your family. This season of How Motherhood Changed Me is made possible with the support of Fertility SA powered by Genea - walking alongside families through the very first steps of their journey to parenthood. This episode is brought to you by KX Pilates, Australia's leading reformer Pilates studio. Because taking time for yourself isn't selfish, it's essential. Try KX with 5 reformer Pilates classes for just $60 and discover dynamic 50-minute full-body workouts that fit your life. Hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| Fertility truths every woman should hear | 24 Jul 2025 | 00:47:09 | |
IVF has been around for nearly 50 years, but there’s still a lot we don’t talk about. In this episode, we’re joined by leading fertility researcher Dr Nicole McPherson to unpack the science behind IVF, what’s really involved, and why so many myths still stick around. From sperm health and embryo quality to success rates and timing, Nicole shares the facts every woman should know - whether you’re thinking about starting a family, supporting someone on their journey, or simply curious. This season of How Motherhood Changed Me is made possible with the support of Fertility SA powered by Genea - walking alongside families through the very first steps of their journey to parenthood. Hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| The rabbit hole of Postpartum Psychosis | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:57:58 | |
In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we’re speaking with Ariane Beeston - psychologist, mum, and author of ‘Because I’m Not Myself, You See’, a raw and powerful memoir about her experience of postpartum psychosis. Ariane takes us into the disorienting time when motherhood didn’t just change her, it completely unmoored her. We talk about what it’s like to lose touch with reality in those early months, the slow and brave work of rebuilding yourself, and how she’s now helping others through her work at COPE. It’s an honest, powerful conversation about identity, recovery, and what happens when motherhood looks nothing like you imagined. Follow Ariane on Instagram. Read more about her book and order via her website here. Information & Support: COPE (Centre Of Perinatal Excellence) - fact sheets on Postpartum Psychosis for both expectant/new parents & health professionals PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) & National Helpline: 1300 726 306 ForWhen - Perinatal Depression & Anxiety Helpline: 1300 24 23 22 BeyondPP - a Facebook support group for mums in Aus & NZ who have experienced Postpartum Psychosis How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| ROB KENNEY: How Fatherhood Changed Me | 18 Jun 2025 | 00:47:54 | |
Rob Kenney didn’t have a dad growing up, so he became one for millions of strangers on the internet. What started as a simple YouTube channel sharing life skills quickly grew into something more. Dad, How Do I? is like an antidote to the usual tough-guy stuff online; practical advice with kindness at its core. In this episode, Rob opens up about his own journey, the father he’s chosen to be, and why showing up, even when you don’t have all the answers, is what parenting today really demands. Check out Rob’s Youtube channel. Get his book. Follow him on Instagram & TikTok. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| No dusty sons with PAYAL DESAI | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:57:53 | |
What does it mean to raise boys who care? Who contribute at home, take responsibility and grow into good men... not just “not bad” ones? In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we’re joined by Payal Desai (@payalforstyle), the voice behind the viral “No Dusty Sons” series, for a powerful conversation about parenting boys in a culture that often fails them, and everyone around them. A former teacher and mum of two, Payal talks to us about conscious parenting, gender roles, emotional awareness, and how we can all do better, even if we weren’t raised this way ourselves. Whether you’re raising sons or just thinking about the kind of world you want to help shape, this one will leave you reflecting. Check out Payal on Instagram and Tik Tok. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| BEC MORSE: when life doesn’t go to plan | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:50:37 | |
Rebecca Morse was in her mid-20s, chasing career dreams in TV journalism, when life took an unexpected turn. She found out she was pregnant. In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Bec shares what it was like to step into motherhood earlier than planned, how she navigated the shift while still holding onto her ambition, and what it meant to grow up fast. We talk about identity, sacrifice, and the messiness of trying to do both: raising three daughters and continuing to show up for your career. Now, with one of those daughters stepping into adulthood (and even podcasting with her mum), Bec reflects on how far they’ve come and how motherhood continues to shape her. Follow Bec on Instagram. Listen to her podcast In The Genes. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| We need to talk about gender disappointment | 28 May 2025 | 00:18:18 | |
In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Jenna opens up about something many mothers feel but don’t say out loud: gender disappointment. She shares her experience of grieving the daughter she once imagined, and the guilt and shame that followed. Kerrie reads a poem Jenna wrote at the time she found out her third baby was also a boy, capturing the thoughts and emotions she didn’t know how to express. Together, they explore what might be behind these complicated feelings and hope that anyone quietly carrying similar thoughts feels a little more seen, and a little less alone after listening. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| I quit my 'real job' for motherhood | 20 May 2025 | 00:47:55 | |
Becoming a mum shifts the way we see ourselves, especially when it comes to work. For some, it’s a gradual realignment of priorities. For others, it brings big, confronting questions about identity, ambition, and what’s truly sustainable in this season of life. In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we chat with Gretchen Scalora, a mum of four who made the decision to leave a high-profile job - one she had once believed defined who she was - to become a “full-time mum.” We talk about what led to that choice, the space it’s created, and how stepping away from paid work (while not an option for everyone) allowed her to reimagine what success and fulfilment could look like. If you’ve ever felt caught between career and caregiving, or wondered who you are beyond your job title, this conversation offers a grounded and thoughtful look at one mother’s experience. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| AMIE ROHAN on holding grief and growing forward | 13 May 2025 | 00:52:27 | |
Amie Rohan’s path to motherhood has included some of the toughest experiences a parent can face. In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, she talks openly about her twin pregnancy, the heartbreaking loss of her daughter Willow, and the reality of bringing home one baby while mourning the other. We also speak about postnatal anxiety and depression, the end of her marriage, and what it’s taken to rebuild - both personally and as a mum. This is a raw, honest conversation about loss, growth and finding your feet again. Follow Amie on Instagram. Learn more about Rose Nose Australia here. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| The Mothers Who Made Us | 06 May 2025 | 00:47:35 | |
In this deeply personal episode, we sit down with our own beautiful mums, Leanne and Julie, to reflect on the women they were before motherhood, the journey of raising us, and the legacy of love, sacrifice, and identity that lives on in our families today. From the early days of nappies and night feeds to their honest reflections on watching us become mothers, this conversation is full of emotion, memory, vulnerability… and the kind of insight only a mum can offer. We talk matrescence, generational shifts, quiet sacrifices, and the wisdom they've carried, often silently, for decades. It’s tender. It’s raw. It’s the story behind the stories we tell. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| What Do I Want To Be When They Grow Up? | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:42:15 | |
Motherhood changes us in ways we never expect… and sometimes, without even realising it, parts of who we are get tucked away for later. In the season 4 opener of How Motherhood Changed Me, we’re joined by Karen Johnson; writer, speaker, and author of the new book ‘What Do I Want To Be When They Grow Up?’ Karen shares her wisdom on making space for your own ambitions and finding your way back to the parts of you that motherhood may have quietened. This conversation is for every mum… whether you’re standing at the edge of a new season or right in the thick of raising little ones, learning how to hold onto yourself along the way. Follow Karen on Instagram. Visit her website and get her new book here. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. This episode is brought to you by MyBudget - Australia’s most trusted budgeting, debt solutions, and money management service company. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| Be the mother your inner child needs | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:48:38 | |
Have you ever found yourself reacting in motherhood in ways that surprise you… snapping, people-pleasing, or feeling like a child all over again? You’re not alone, and there’s often a deeper reason behind it. To wrap up season 3; in this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we chat with trauma-informed psychodynamic coach Lavinia Brown about the power of inner child healing and working through the mother wound. Lavinia shares her own story and the ways our unmet childhood needs can show up in motherhood - often in ways we don’t expect. It’s a deeply validating and eye-opening conversation that will leave you feeling seen, softened, and more compassionate toward yourself. Follow Lavinia on Instagram. Visit her website and learn more about her work here. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. This episode is brought to you by MyBudget - Australia’s most trusted budgeting, debt solutions, and money management service company. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| COLIN FASSNIDGE: How Fatherhood Changed Me | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:45:40 | |
We’ve shared so many stories of motherhood, but what about fatherhood? In this episode, we’re hearing a dad’s perspective as we sit down with renowned chef and TV personality Colin Fassnidge. Known for his no-nonsense approach in the kitchen, Colin gets real about how becoming a father to two daughters softened him, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and the gender norms he’s challenged both at home and in his career. It’s a refreshingly honest conversation about parenting, breaking stereotypes, and the unexpected ways fatherhood changes you. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. This episode is brought to you by MyBudget - Australia’s most trusted budgeting, debt solutions, and money management service company. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| How heartache inspired a children’s book | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:39:15 | |
After losing her husband to cancer, Georgia Lillie was left to raise their two young boys alone. What followed was an unexpected journey of healing that would forever transform their family. In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we sit down with Georgia to hear the heartfelt story behind her children’s book, My Dad is an Eagle Now. It’s a powerful conversation about love, loss, and the legacy a mother creates for her children. Follow Georgia on Instagram. Learn more about her book here (by the way Georgia donates all the proceeds to cancer research!) How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. This episode is brought to you by MyBudget - Australia’s most trusted budgeting, debt solutions, and money management service company. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| From best friend to surrogate sister | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:48:33 | |
When Jess Brockie offered to carry a baby for her best friend Bec, she had no idea it would turn out the way it did. In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we chat with Jess about the selfless act of surrogacy, and the incredible strength it took when the unimaginable happened. You’ll need to have the tissues handy for this one! How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. This episode is brought to you by MyBudget - Australia’s most trusted budgeting, debt solutions, and money management service company. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| CATERINA METE on being the Red Wiggle and a solo twin mum (by choice) | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:35:42 | |
Red Wiggle Caterina Mete has been part of the popular children’s franchise for over two decades. If your kids are a little older you might know her as Police Officer Beaples… but what you might not know is that behind the scenes she was longing for another title; mum. In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Caterina tells us about her decision to become a solo mum, and her absolute elation when she found out she was having twins! We loved this one, and so will you. Follow Caterina on Instagram. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| SEAN SZEPS: How Fatherhood Changed Me | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:52:31 | |
As a child, Sean Szeps dreamed of being a mum. Today, he’s a dad of twins, a husband, and the author of 'Not Like Other Dads.' In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Sean takes us inside his surrogacy journey, the unexpected shifts of fatherhood, and what it’s like raising twins while throwing out the traditional parenting rulebook. This is the Sean behind the Instagram jokes… candid, reflective, and honest, showing what his fatherhood really looks like beyond the laughs. Follow Sean on Instagram. Get his book here. This season of How Motherhood Changed Me is made possible with the support of Fertility SA powered by Genea - walking alongside families through the very first steps of their journey to parenthood. Hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| RENAE INGLES: from netball to neurodiversity | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:48:47 | |
Netball champion Renae Ingles and her NBA star husband Joe, were already juggling twin toddlers and their professional sporting careers (on opposite sides of the world!) when their son Jacob was diagnosed with Autism. In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Renae tells us she knew something wasn’t right, and that’s why she is so passionate about sharing their story; to help other families. It’s easy to see how Renae climbed to the top of her netball game, and that determination and commitment shines in her motherhood journey too! You’re going to get so much out of this chat. Follow Renae on Instagram. Learn more about her advocacy work here and here. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| “I grew a baby with my mother’s womb” | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:44:44 | |
After a life-saving hysterectomy following the birth of her daughter, Kirsty Bryant became Australia’s first uterus transplant recipient. The donor was her mother. Less than a year later, Kirsty welcomed a healthy baby boy… grown in the same uterus she was! You need to hear this story to believe it! Follow Kirsty on Instagram. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| 3 words every mum wants to hear: cheap, healthy groceries | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:47:19 | |
Eating well doesn’t mean it has to cost you more… That’s what our guest in this episode of How Motherhood Changed Us says. Nabula Brdar started out like a lot of new mums; fumbling around in the supermarket aisles trying to decipher ingredient lists and eliminate nasty additives and preservatives. She now shares everything she’s learned on her hugely popular platform Supermarket Swap. We got so much out of this chat and we know you will too! Check out Supermarket Swap on Instagram Visit the website Download the app How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| KELLIE FINLAYSON: finding purpose as a mum with stage 4 cancer | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:35:14 | |
At 25, with a three-month-old baby on her lap; Kellie Finlayson was told she had stage 4 bowel cancer. She didn’t know it at the time but the doctors didn’t expect her to live beyond six months… that was 3 years ago. In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Kellie shares that life with her little girl Sophia is the reason she’s still fighting. Follow Kellie onInstagram andTik Tok. Learn more about her work with theJodie Lee Foundation. Preorder her memoirThere Must Be More. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| The truth about mum guilt with Zoe Blaskey | 04 Feb 2025 | 01:01:06 | |
There’s guilt and then there’s MUM GUILT… a heavy, impossible burden that doesn’t let up no matter what you do. It’s the nagging feeling that you’re not doing enough or being enough for your kids, and that all your choices are somehow screwing them up. If you’re a mum juggling all the demands of modern parenting, we know you get it. Zoe Blaskey is a transformational coach, speaker and bestselling author of Motherkind - and she joins us for a conversation that is going to change what you think about mum guilt and yourself. We are so excited to be back for season 3, and there could not be a more impactful opening episode! Learn more about Zoe and her bestselling book Motherkind here. Follow her on Instagram. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| XMAS SPECIAL - surviving the silly season with Gen Muir | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:41:06 | |
The holiday season is magical but for us mums, it’s also overwhelming. In this special bonus episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we’re joined by the incredible Genevieve Muir from Connected Parenting to unpack how to survive the chaos of Christmas. Gen shares practical advice on managing the never-ending to-do lists, navigating packed social calendars, and staying sane when the kids are melting down. We also dive into prepping your little ones for those big family gatherings, and tackling tricky conversations about Santa with older children. Whether you're feeling the festive stress or just want tips to make the season more joyful, this episode has something for every mum. Tune in and take a deep breath - Christmas doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful! Follow Gen on Instagram. Visit her website. Get her book Little People Big Feelings. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| A mother's intuition | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:29:29 | |
Do you believe in mothers' intuition? That gut sense or ‘knowing’ that something may be up with your child… It’s come up a few times on How Motherhood Changed Me, and so to wrap up season 2 we’re going to do some reflecting as we explore the topic a little more. We also speak with psychic grandma, Julie Lewin to hear her thoughts, and we look to the future and get our cards read! Thank you for being on this ride with us. Learn more about Julie and her work here. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. With thanks to Harrison McMillan, Australia's leading recruitment firm run by women who live by values that make their mothers proud. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| TARA PAVLOVIC is in her healthy mum era | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:49:26 | |
Motherhood has a profound way of forcing us to face our demons… even ones we didn’t realise we had buried inside. In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we chat with former reality TV star, author and content creator Tara Pavlovic-Shepherdson whose life has transformed since becoming a mum of two. She tells us about the “woo-woo” therapy that’s helped heal forgotten childhood wounds, how prioritising exercise and improving her diet has made her a better mum, and how proud she is of the way she’s raising her babies with husband Nick. There’s a reason we fell in love with her on The Bachelor; this mumma always keeps it real! Follow Tara on Instagram Check out her website & her amazing children’s book! How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. It is brought to you by Harrison McMillan, Australia's leading recruitment firm run by women who live by values that make their mothers proud. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| The hidden grief of secondary infertility | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:58:05 | |
1 in 10 women experience secondary infertility, and yet it’s an issue that is hardly discussed.
Chloe Jeffers is one of those women, and she joins us on this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me to shine a spotlight on this difficult and often private struggle. She opens up about the tough moments, and the unexpected ways she's found peace and acceptance with being a mum of one. Whether you’re on a similar path or just curious about the experiences of others, Chloe’s story offers a comforting sense of connection, and serves as a reminder that we never know what someone may be going through behind closed doors. Information & Support: How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. It is brought to you by Harrison McMillan, Australia's leading recruitment firm run by women who live by values that make their mothers proud. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| I’m a transgender man and I had a baby | 03 Sep 2024 | 01:01:06 | |
Starting a family was the furthest thing from Logan Brown’s mind. As a transgender man, he was undergoing hormone replacement therapy, and was in a relatively new relationship. But despite the odds, it happened. Logan started blogging about his pregnancy journey, and quickly garnered a lot of attention… even from Anna Wintour who secured him for the front cover of Glamour UK’s pride edition. His daughter Nova was born last year, and Logan joins us for this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, to chat about it all. It’s a vulnerable and surprising conversation, that is sure to remind you that we may be diverse but we are not so different. Follow Logan on Instagram. Read his blog Up the Duff Man. Get his book In My Daddy’s Belly. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. It is brought to you by Harrison McMillan, Australia's leading recruitment firm run by women who live by values that make their mothers proud. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| Motherhood & medals with Olympian Keesja Gofers | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:52:50 | |
There is such an exciting buzz around women’s sport at the moment, and as we just saw at the Paris Olympics, the mums are certainly well-represented! One of those mums is Keesja Gofers… a proud member of the Aussie Stingers waterpolo team, who just returned home with a silver medal. Adding to that impressive accomplishment, is the fact she only gave birth to her daughter Teleri, last year! In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we ask Keesja what it takes to be an elite athlete and mum, how she got her postpartum body Olympics ready, and how it felt celebrating her success in Paris with her little girl. It’s an inspiring chat, you’re going to love! Check out Keesja on Instagram. Learn more about the Aussie Stingers here. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. It is brought to you by Harrison McMillan, Australia's leading recruitment firm run by women who live by values that make their mothers proud. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| The motherhood load is mental with Paige Connell | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:55:46 | |
Paige Connell aka @sheisapaigeturner is a working mum of four who knows allll about the invisible burden many mothers carry to keep everyone happy and things running smoothly. She is a popular content creator known for her thought-provoking videos challenging social norms and championing equitable parenting… but it wasn’t always like that in her home. In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, we find out what led Paige to her breaking point, and why she’s now so passionate about sharing online. There are so many valuable insights in this chat, it’s definitely one to watch with your partner! Check out Paige on Instagram and TikTok. Visit her website here. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. It is brought to you by Harrison McMillan, Australia's leading recruitment firm run by women who live by values that make their mothers proud. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| BRON LEWIS: if you don't laugh you'll cry | 13 Aug 2024 | 00:56:32 | |
When you’re dealing with poo explosions, tantrums, snotty noses and preparing meals for hours that no one eats… you kind of have two options: lose your mind or have a laugh about it. Comedian and mum-of-three, Bron Lewis lives by the mantra ‘if you don’t laugh you’ll cry’, in fact she’s made a hilarious hit show all about the ups and downs of her motherhood journey. We go deep in this chat, covering topics such as postpartum depression and anxiety, but as you’ll discover Bron has a funny and relatable way of reducing the stigma and raising awareness. Engage your pelvic floor, you’ll be crying with laughter in this one! Follow Bron on Instagram. Get tickets to her show Obviously here. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. It is brought to you by Harrison McMillan, Australia's leading recruitment firm run by women who live by values that make their mothers proud. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| HAYLEY PEARSON’s baby saved her family | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:49:19 | |
When Hayley’s big brother called to congratulate her on the safe arrival of her baby boy, she had to hand the phone off to her mum. Her head was in a bucket and she was having an allergic reaction to the pain relief her doctor had given for her c-section. A week later she was home from hospital, and the phone rang again. She knew before the words even came out. Her brother was dead. That was almost 13 years ago, but in her first ever podcast interview, Adelaide media personality, Hayley Pearson opens up about the most painful time in her life, and how it’s shaped who she is today. There are tears but also laughs in this beautiful and heartwarming chat, you’re going to be so moved! See Hayley on Instagram. Check out her incredible business Adelady. Watch her TV show Hello SA. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. It is brought to you by Harrison McMillan, Australia's leading recruitment firm run by women who live by values that make their mothers proud. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| I gave up booze for my baby | 30 Jul 2024 | 00:39:41 | |
As she approached 30, Kristina started warming to the idea of becoming a mother but she had a bit of a health journey to go on first. She knew she needed to give up alcohol, and live a healthier lifestyle for herself and her family. In S02 episode 2, we chat with Kristina Shields a fabulous, larger-than-life personality who says she doesn’t think she’d be here if she hadn’t made that decision. You’re going to get so much out of this brave and vulnerable conversation! Information & Support: (Australia but please get in touch for organisations in your country) National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline: 1800 250 015 How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. It is brought to you by Harrison McMillan, Australia's leading recruitment firm run by women who live by values that make their mothers proud. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| Prolapse, marriage counselling and other things mums don't say out loud with MAGGIE CHRETIEN | 12 Aug 2025 | 00:50:05 | |
There’s so much about motherhood no one tells you - the messy bits, the heartbreak, the shame we carry quietly… In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Maggie Chretien aka The Peninsula Mumma joins us to shatter the silence around postpartum prolapse, anxiety, and the hard truths she's lived through. Maggie’s raw honesty feels a bit like a therapy session, and in sharing her truth, she reminds us all that it’s okay to drop the act and lean into the chaos. Follow Maggie on Instagram. This season of How Motherhood Changed Me is made possible with the support of Fertility SA powered by Genea - walking alongside families through the very first steps of their journey to parenthood. Hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| JESS URLICHS is not 'just a mother' | 23 Jul 2024 | 00:31:33 | |
If you have small children (or you used to) you’ve no doubt come across Jess Urlichs on social media. She’s a mum of 3 living in New Zealand, and has hundreds of thousands of fans from all over the world who connect with the poetry she writes about her motherhood experiences. Jess’ words are real, raw and SO relatable… and she is hugely successful because of it. In our season 2 opener we find out some of the personal stories that inspired Jess to write, and how therapeutic it’s been for her. We loved this chat and so will you!
You can get Jess' books in all good bookstores and on her website. Her new Lulla by mum collaboration is here. & check out her Instagram! How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. It is brought to you by Harrison McMillan, Australia's leading recruitment firm run by women who live by values that make their mothers proud. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| LISE & SARAH on finding your mum squad | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:50:01 | |
Motherhood can be so isolating and lonely, especially if your friends are in a different life phase. In episode eight of How Motherhood Changed Me, we chat with besties Lise Carlaw & Sarah Wills aka ‘Lise & Sarah’, who met just after the birth of their second children. Their friendship has since platformed new careers and a successful brand, and they now host ‘Disco Club’ for women to connect and let loose with a night out dancing and singing. If you’ve ever longed for a deep and meaningful mum friend, you’re going to love this episode! Learn more about Lise & Sarah on their website, and check out Disco Club. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. It is brought to you by Harrison McMillan, Australia's leading recruitment firm run by women who live by values that make their mothers proud. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| Rediscovering your style as a mum with Caitlin Marwaha | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:47:25 | |
On the other side of having babies, many of us are left with a softer and stretched body, and clothes that no longer fit or flatter us. If you’ve found yourself looking in the mirror and wondering what you’re supposed to wear now… you’re not alone. In episode seven of How Motherhood Changed Me, we chat with personal stylist, colour consultant and course creator Caitlin Marwaha, who has helped thousands of mums rediscover their sense of style, and feel more confident than ever. Visit Caitlin's website to learn more about her style course and online membership, and check her out on Instagram & TikTok. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. It is brought to you by Harrison McMillan, Australia's leading recruitment firm run by women who live by values that make their mothers proud. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| Navigating friendships & infertility | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:27:04 | |
Infertility is a deeply personal and emotional journey… and hardly anyone in Kerrie’s world knew she was going through it. In episode six of How Motherhood Changed Me, we have an open and raw conversation about navigating friendships when you’re struggling and everyone around you is sharing baby announcements. Information & Support: Fertility Society of Australia & New Zealand How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. It is brought to you by Harrison McMillan, Australia's leading recruitment firm run by women who live by values that make their mothers proud. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| AMY GERARD on sex after kids | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:47:20 | |
Amy Gerard’s refreshingly honest take on motherhood has earned her thousands of online fans, brand collaborations, a book deal, and most recently a national radio show. From losing her libido after becoming a mum, to needing kid-free nights out with her girlfriends… she’s not afraid to tell it how it is, and we love her for it. In episode five of How Motherhood Changed Me, we chat about her hilarious memoir ‘Strap Yourself In’ and the not so glamorous bits of being a mum. You’re going to love this one! Check out Amy on Instagram. Buy her book here. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. It is brought to you by Harrison McMillan, Australia's leading recruitment firm run by women who live by values that make their mothers proud. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| Keeping our kids safe online with Yasmin London | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:59:36 | |
From managing screen-time to social media access, every parent is grappling with how to navigate the digital world. In episode four of How Motherhood Changed Me, we chat with former police officer and online safety expert, Yasmin London - who has seen first hand the serious, real-world implications that technology can have on children. So, what’s the solution? Her answer might surprise you. Learn more about Yasmin's work and digital resilience on her website - www.yasminlondon.com Sign the 36 months petition. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. It is brought to you by Harrison McMillan, Australia's leading recruitment firm run by women who live by values that make their mothers proud. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| TERESA PALMER on balancing motherhood & Hollywood | 28 May 2024 | 00:58:14 | |
Teresa Palmer is like the Hannah Montana of Hollywood... she has an amazing acting career but splits her time between LA and Australia so she can give her kids more of a "normal" childhood. You're going to love this chat in episode three of How Motherhood Changed Me, where we learn how Teresa juggles it all, what she's discovered about herself since becoming a mum, and what worries her about modern day parenting. Spoiler alert: she has the same concerns as the rest of us! How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. It is brought to you by Harrison McMillan, Australia's leading recruitment firm run by women who live by values that make their mothers proud. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| I went through menopause before I became a mum | 21 May 2024 | 00:40:13 | |
Sarah always knew she wanted to be a mum… but at 23 after a cancer diagnosis, she was told she would not be able to carry babies herself. 10 and a half years later another woman made her dream come true. In episode two of How Motherhood Changed Me, we chat with Sarah Wright whose determination to become a mum helped legalise surrogacy in South Australia. Have the tissues handy, it's an emotional one! How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. It is brought to you by Harrison McMillan, Australia's leading recruitment firm run by women who live by values that make their mothers proud. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| The birth of a mother with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz | 15 May 2024 | 01:00:42 | |
What actually happens to a woman when she becomes a mother? There is a word you may or may not have heard of before that encompasses it all... and that word is matrescence. In episode one of How Motherhood Changed Me we chat with journalist, author and matrescence activist Amy Taylor-Kabbaz. Get ready to feel seen and understood, it's a juicy conversation that'll have you shouting YES! over and over again. Learn more about Amy's books and programs on her website www.amytaylorkabbaz.com. Follow Amy on Instagram. How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. It is brought to you by Harrison McMillan, Australia's leading recruitment firm run by women who live by values that make their mothers proud. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| Get to know your hosts | 14 May 2024 | 00:08:51 | |
In this introduction episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, get to know your hosts Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We are still a little blown away that our podcast idea (hatched one night over a glass of bubbles) is finally coming to life! We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| The Mother Brain: what really happens to a woman’s mind in pregnancy & postpartum | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:49:47 | |
We’re told baby brain makes us scattered, forgetful, a little less sharp. But what if it’s actually a sign of growth? In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, journalist and author Chelsea Conaboy shares the science that’s redefining how we understand the maternal brain. From the neurological shifts of matrescence to the myth of maternal instinct, Chelsea explores how motherhood changes not just what we do - but how we think, feel and connect. This is a conversation that validates the mental load, challenges the old narratives, and invites us to see the changes in our minds as evidence of adaptation, not decline. Follow Chelsea on Instagram. Visit her website. Get her book. This season of How Motherhood Changed Me is made possible with the support of Fertility SA powered by Genea - walking alongside families through the very first steps of their journey to parenthood. Hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| Rethinking postpartum care with Chinese medicine | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:46:37 | |
Motherhood can come with so much pressure, especially in those first few weeks when the world expects you to “bounce back” fast. But traditional Chinese postpartum care offers a different perspective… one that emphasises rest, nourishment, and intentional healing. In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Dr Carla Brion shares the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine and explains why honouring the first forty days can impact a woman’s health for the rest of her life. She also opens up about her own experience with postpartum depression and how these ancient practices have helped reshape her understanding of recovery. It’s a reminder that motherhood changes everything, and true care means honouring that change. Follow Dr Carla Brion on Instagram Books mentioned: This season of How Motherhood Changed Me is made possible with the support of Fertility SA powered by Genea - walking alongside families through the very first steps of their journey to parenthood. Hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| Better Homes, Busy Mums with JOH GRIGGS | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:59:40 | |
Johanna Griggs has lived a life in the spotlight, but it’s the story behind the cameras, her family, that truly defines her. In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Joh talks to us about navigating single motherhood, raising two boys while juggling a busy career, and then finding love again… and she shares how each experience has shaped her as both a mum and a TV presenter. You’ll come away from this chat reminded that there’s no one way to do motherhood, and that’s a good thing. Follow Joh on Instagram. This season of How Motherhood Changed Me is made possible with the support of Fertility SA powered by Genea - walking alongside families through the very first steps of their journey to parenthood. This episode is brought to you by KX Pilates, Australia's leading reformer Pilates studio. Because taking time for yourself isn't selfish, it's essential. Try KX with 5 reformer Pilates classes for just $60 and discover dynamic 50-minute full-body workouts that fit your life. Hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| TAHLIA AUBUSSON on letting go of the dream of ‘one more baby’ | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:51:18 | |
Sometimes motherhood doesn’t go the way you imagined. For Tahlia Aubusson, it’s been a journey of love, loss, and learning to let go. After ten pregnancies and eight miscarriages, Tahlia shares what it’s been like to hold onto the dream of a bigger family - and how she’s found peace in embracing life as it is, with her two beautiful children. For any mum who’s ever felt the weight of unspoken grief, this is a conversation that will make you feel less alone. Follow Tahlia on Instagram. Check out her website. This season of How Motherhood Changed Me is made possible with the support of Fertility SA powered by Genea - walking alongside families through the very first steps of their journey to parenthood. This episode is brought to you by KX Pilates, Australia's leading reformer Pilates studio. Because taking time for yourself isn't selfish, it's essential. Try KX with 5 reformer Pilates classes for just $60 and discover dynamic 50-minute full-body workouts that fit your life. Hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| The week I became a mum… and landed on Netflix | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:46:08 | |
What happens when the biggest week of your career collides with the biggest week of your life? For former Australian sprinter turned filmmaker Jane Larkin, it meant welcoming her baby girl into the world while her debut film The Edge premiered on Netflix. Behind the highlight reel though, was a pregnancy marked by hyperemesis gravidarum, endless hospital stays, a traumatic birth, and a rocky recovery. Jane’s initiation into the unpredictable realities of motherhood is a reminder that every mum has her own story. Follow Jane on Instagram. Learn more about her movie The Edge. This season of How Motherhood Changed Me is made possible with the support of Fertility SA powered by Genea - walking alongside families through the very first steps of their journey to parenthood. This episode is brought to you by KX Pilates, Australia's leading reformer Pilates studio. Because taking time for yourself isn't selfish, it's essential. Try KX with 5 reformer Pilates classes for just $60 and discover dynamic 50-minute full-body workouts that fit your life. Hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||
| The motherhood reset you didn’t know you needed with Jaclyn Carlson | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:52:22 | |
Some days motherhood just hits you… the exhaustion, the overwhelm, the constant juggling. In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, breathwork coach and mother-mentor Jaclyn Carlson guides a reset you can follow along with at home, helping you pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. We explore the mental load, matrescence, and small, practical exercises that can change how you feel, and how you mother, in moments. Follow Jac on Instagram. Check out her website here especially her incredible freebie resources here. This season of How Motherhood Changed Me is made possible with the support of Fertility SA powered by Genea - walking alongside families through the very first steps of their journey to parenthood. This episode is brought to you by KX Pilates, Australia's leading reformer Pilates studio. Because taking time for yourself isn't selfish, it's essential. Try KX with 5 reformer Pilates classes for just $60 and discover dynamic 50-minute full-body workouts that fit your life. Hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates. We'd love you to be part of the conversation by connecting with us on Instagram. Join our community chat group on Facebook. Visit our website. Send us an email. | |||