The Motherkind Podcast

What if the thing you feel you have least time for… is actually the thing that would help you cope the most?

In this powerful Motherkind Moment, Zoe is joined by play expert Emma Worrollo, who makes a compelling and surprising case for why playfulness isn’t frivolous, it’s foundational.

Because when you’re carrying the mental load, juggling work, and just trying to get through the day, “have more fun” can feel like the most unrealistic advice in the world.

But this isn’t about adding more to your to-do list.

Emma explains why playfulness isn’t about being silly, extroverted, or endlessly positive. It’s something far more powerful - a deeply human skill that helps us become more resilient, more flexible, and better at navigating the challenges of motherhood.

In this conversation, you’ll learn why so many of us feel like we’ve “forgotten how to play”, why that’s completely normal, and how to bring small moments of lightness back into even the busiest days.

Because play isn’t just for children. It’s for you, too.

. Why playfulness is directly linked to resilience, problem-solving and emotional well-being

. The difference between play and playfulness (and why this changes everything)

. Why feeling awkward or “bad” at playing with your kids is completely normal

. Simple, realistic ways to bring more lightness into everyday motherhood

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If you enjoyed this Moment, you can listen to the full episode here: The Power of Play with Emma Worrollo 

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. Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’

This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:

. Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.

. Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books

. Sign up for your one-pound-per-month trial today at shopify.co.uk/motherkind 

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Sophie’s story went viral when she was photographed breastfeeding mid-ultramarathon, but what that moment really represents is something much bigger: the invisible load of motherhood, and a world not designed for women.

. Why motherhood often forces a complete identity reset

. How to stop chasing “having it all” and define success on your terms

. The hidden mental and physical load mothers carry

. Why your health is not optional, it’s foundational

. How small acts of self-prioritisation change everything

. The mindset shift that helps you take on things you never thought possible

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If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Joeli Brearley - The Exhausted Mother’s Guide to A Successful Return to Work. 

Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet

Connect with Zoe:

. Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok

. Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’

This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:

. Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.

. Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books

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“Why am I the only one thinking about everything?”

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, resentful, or like the mental load is falling entirely on you since becoming a parent, this episode is for you.

In this Motherkind Moment, Zoe shares a powerful conversation on one of the most searched and least solved challenges in modern motherhood - the mental load, emotional labour, and how it impacts relationships after children.

Because for so many mothers, the pattern looks like this:👉 You’re holding everything in your head.👉 You feel unseen and unsupported.👉 Resentment starts to build.

And the more you wait for your partner to change… the worse it feels.

This episode offers a different way forward. One that actually works in real life.

In this Moment, you’ll learn:

Why the mental load in relationships creates resentment (and how to break the cycle)

The biggest communication mistake couples make after having kids

Why “if they loved me, they’d know” leads to frustration and disconnection

A simple, non-confrontational phrase that improves communication instantly

How to reduce resentment in your relationship without constant conflict

Why “Done is better than perfect” is key to sharing the load

You’ll also hear how shifting your communication — not controlling your partner — can transform your relationship dynamic over time.

This isn’t about lowering your standards.It’s about creating a relationship that actually works for both of you.

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If you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to the full episode here: You can’t change them, but you can change yourself with Cat Sims

Feeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes.

Connect with Zoe:

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Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’

This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:

Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.

For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind

Sign up for your one-pound-per-month trial today at shopify.co.uk/motherkind 

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No one talks about this part of motherhood: the moment your old life disappears, and you don’t recognise the new one yet.

In this honest and deeply validating conversation, Zoe sits down with model and entrepreneur Jada Sezer to talk about the reality of motherhood, the identity shift, the overwhelm, and the pressure to “get back to normal.”

After having twins, Jada’s life changed overnight. What followed was a journey many mothers will recognise - trying to hold on to who you were, before realising you’re becoming someone new.

Why “having it all” is a lie we’re sold

How to navigate identity loss in early motherhood

The truth about the mental load and how to start sharing it

Why motherhood makes you a stronger leader

Letting go of “bouncing back” in your career, body and life

This is a conversation about rebuilding, not your old life, but one that fits who you are now. Because you are not behind.You are not broken.You are becoming.

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If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Why Confidence Drops in Motherhood and How to Rebuild It

Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet

Connect with Zoe:

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Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’

This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:

Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books
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If you feel exhausted, resentful, or like you’re quietly failing at motherhood, this might explain why.

In this powerful solo episode, Zoe explores the hidden force shaping how so many millennial mothers show up in their lives: good girl conditioning.

It’s the unspoken programme many of us were raised with - be nice, be agreeable, don’t complain, don’t ask for too much, put everyone else first.

And while it might have helped us succeed before children… motherhood is often where it all starts to unravel.

Because suddenly, the expectations double. The pressure increases. The support often doesn’t.

And instead of questioning the system, we question ourselves.

In this deeply validating episode, Zoe explains why you’re not failing, you’re just running a programme that was never designed for the reality of modern motherhood.

She also shares how to begin breaking free, gently, compassionately, and in a way that actually works in real life.

. Why “good girl conditioning” leads to burnout, resentment and over-giving

. Why motherhood often exposes this pattern more than any other life stage

. How to reconnect with your own needs (even if you don’t know what they are yet)

. Simple, practical ways to start breaking the pattern — one small step at a time

If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding everything together while quietly falling apart…

If you struggle to ask for help, rest without guilt, or say what you really need…

This episode will help you understand why and what you can start to do differently.

Because you are not failing.

You are responding exactly as you were taught to.

And you can choose a new way 💛

Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. 

Loved this episode?

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If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Emma Reed-Turrell. How to stop people-pleasing and get your time, energy and joy back

Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet

Connect with Zoe:

. Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok

. Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’

This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:

Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.

For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices