Explore every episode of the podcast Learning to Mum - Conversations with Mums

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Jules, a mum of two boys whose journey into motherhood came after 13 rounds of IVF.

After years of focusing on getting pregnant and finally seeing that long-awaited positive test, Jules wasn’t prepared for how deeply her fertility trauma would surface in the first year postpartum. Alongside the gratitude of finally becoming a mum, she navigated overwhelm, limited support, identity shifts, and the isolation that can come with being an older mum who doesn’t quite feel like she fits in.

In this honest and deeply validating conversation, Jules shares what motherhood looked like after infertility, the emotions no one warns you about, the grief that can still exist alongside joy, and how she eventually allowed herself to release what she’d been holding onto for so long.

Now a hypnotherapist specialising in fertility loss and healing in motherhood, Jules has turned her lived experience into meaningful support for other women walking similar paths.

This episode is a reminder that getting pregnant isn’t the end of the story, it’s the beginning of a whole new chapter.

Connect with Jules

Instagram: @julesdwyer_

Website: https://linktr.ee/julesdwyer

In this episode, I chat with Olivia Cartwright — a mum of one whose journey into motherhood started with a massive curveball.
She conceived her little boy, Lennox, while on the pill, and the way she navigated that unexpected news is honest, grounded, and so relatable.

Olivia opens up about what it was like discovering she was pregnant out of the blue, how she processed those early emotions, and the impact it had on the kind of mum she’s become.
Her story is real, vulnerable, and full of insight — a reminder that motherhood doesn’t always begin the way we expect, but it can still shape us in the most powerful ways.

Follow her on IG @liv.cartwright_

In today’s episode, it’s just me chatting about our very first overseas trip with our 10-week-old — to Fiji! I’m a nervous flyer at the best of times, so doing this with a newborn came with a lot of feelings, a lot of logistics, and a lot of lessons learned.

Check out my IG and TikTok for all the photos and behind-the-scenes moments from the trip!

In this episode, I chat with Teri Roussos — a single mum whose story is honestly incredible.

After being told she might never fall pregnant because of PCOS, she did — to her total surprise.

Her journey into motherhood was unexpected, raw, and deeply transformative.

Teri opens up about the challenges she faced with breastfeeding, and the family dynamics that shaped that experience.

Her story is honest, vulnerable, and full of strength — a beautiful reminder that every motherhood journey unfolds in its own perfect way.

Follow her on IG @_teririri or tiktok @lifewith.teri

In this episode, I chat with Annabelle, a new mum who’s been sharing her honest journey on TikTok, opening up about the realities of early motherhood, body image, and identity.

Annabelle talks about her experience choosing an elective caesarean, navigating her baby’s reflux, and the emotional ups and downs that come with those early postpartum months.

We dive into the process of embracing the changes that come with becoming a mum, finding confidence in a new version of yourself, and learning to trust your body again after birth.

Annabelle’s story is raw, relatable, and a beautiful reminder that there’s no one way to do motherhood.

Follow Annabelle on TikTok @annabelle.newell⁠ or Instagram @annabubble

In this episode, I chat with Jasmine, a mum of two, former Australian Army member, and now a practicing dietitian.
Jasmine shares what it was like becoming a mum while serving in the Army, and how different it felt welcoming her second baby five years later in a completely new chapter of life.
We talk about the challenges of balancing service life and motherhood, the identity shifts that come with leaving the military, and what it’s meant for her to rebuild a sense of self.
Jasmine’s story is one of resilience, growth, and a reminder that no two seasons of motherhood ever look the same.

Follow Jasmine on @postpartum.dietitian.diary

Welcome to Learning to Mum, a podcast for new mums, expecting mums, and anyone figuring it out one day at a time. I’m Eden, and each week I’ll share stories,mine and others, about the raw, beautiful, and messy parts of motherhood. Because none of us were meant to do this alone.