Squiggly Motherhood | Reflective Motherhood, Honest Stories & Intentional Parenting – Details, episodes & analysis

✨ Welcome to Squiggly Motherhood — a podcast where we have real, honest, and meaningful conversations about all things motherhood.

Whether you’re a new mum, a mum-to-be, or navigating the messy middle of motherhood, this space is here to remind you that you’re not alone.

🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Tuesday 23rd September

In this solo episode, I share the 4 key moments that defined my parenting journey. The challenges, the struggle and the learnings.

I talk about:

• My fertility journey, and how it changed the way I see motherhood and the choices I’ve made since.
• The sleep deprivation and burnout that pushed me to breaking point and taught me the value of asking for help and resting.
• The reality of breastfeeding — the restrictions but also the joy in it.
• Navigating tantrums and big feelings, and how this led me towards intentional parenting, understanding child development and focusing on emotional regulation.

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When Rachel’s partner passed away, she was six weeks pregnant and raising a toddler. I can’t imagine the weight of that moment.

In this conversation, Rachel shares so honestly about what it looked like to survive, keep parenting, and eventually find her way back to joy.

We chat about:

• What those first days and weeks of grief felt like
• Parenting a toddler while pregnant and grieving
• How her children’s grief has shown up in different ways
• The support and therapy that helped her begin to heal
• The steps she made to reclaim joy

And so much more…

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Nicole opens up about why she started the Squiggly Motherhood podcast — and the story behind creating a space for honest conversations about parenting. In this solo episode, she shares the doubts she faced, the leap of faith she took, and her vision for building a community that reflects the non-linear, imperfect, and beautiful journey of motherhood. Subscribe for weekly episodes.

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For the longest time, whenever someone called my child “shy,” I felt the need to jump in with excuses or apologies. “She just woke up” … “She’s like that with everyone.” But deep down, it never sat right with me. Why was I apologizing for my child simply taking her time to warm up?

In this solo episode of Squiggly Motherhood, I share how I moved from feeling awkward and apologetic to becoming an advocate for my kids. I talk about:

• Why the label “shy” can have negative effects on a child’s self-image.
• How I reframe those moments and affirm my child in real time.
• The importance of teaching kids about consent, comfort, and confidence.
• Practical ways adults can connect with children without pushing them to "perform."

This is an honest look at the power of words and how they shape our children’s inner scripts.

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Child-free by choice is an active, purposeful decision, yet I’ve found that society often treats it as a "default" failure or a phase. In this episode of Squiggly Motherhood, I’m joined by Suzie and Hannah to discuss the mental load of the "maybe," the fear of regret, and the incredible freedom found in finally saying no.Whether you’re currently on the fence or firm in your decision, this conversation is here to validate that "not wanting one" is a complete and valid reason.Join our Community: https://squigglymotherhood.substack.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/squigglymotherhoodTiktok: https://tiktok.com/@squigglymotherhoodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/squigglymotherhoodIf you've got thoughts, questions, comments or feedback you can email me at squigglymotherhood@gmail.com.If you've enjoyed the episode and would like to support me, buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/squigglymotherhoodHello Fresh Discount: https://www.hellofresh.co.uk/freebox/MzMxMTU1MzY1LTAtNC0xMS1HQg#Childfree #Motherhood #ChildfreeByChoice #DecisionMaking #SquigglyMotherhood

Working mums often face the daunting challenge of balancing career success with the high-pressure mental load of parenting, especially when there is no family support nearby. In this episode of Squiggly Motherhood, Elizabeth Ajayi, a Director at Capgemini, explains how she navigated a major career move from PwC shortly after maternity leave, a decision many considered the "wrong time". We explore practical strategies for work-life balance, the importance of outsourcing chores like meal prepping and cleaning, and how to maintain professional ambition while thriving as a mother in a demanding consulting environment.

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Christmas with young kids isn’t always magical and that’s okay.

In this episode, I talk honestly about the intensity of the Christmas period with young children and share a calmer, more realistic way to move through it.

Less pressure. More ease. More support for you.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Marie-Claire Frederick, founder of Nurture Network, a UK based community designed to help women thrive in their careers and businesses. She is a passionate advocate for community, connection, and women supporting women.

We dive into a topic so many mothers struggle with: why it’s so hard to ask for help, even when we’re overwhelmed. Marie-Claire shares her story of growing up as one of 11 children raised by her Windrush-generation grandmother, and how that shaped her views on independence, support, and motherhood today.

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In this raw and honest episode I talk about my biggest failings and one of my hardest years. I open up about my difficult transition back to work, trying to do too much for too many people, and not asking for help. I share my lessons learnt and what I plan to take into the new year.

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