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What if the reason so many women feel dismissed, confused and unsupported when it comes to their health isn't personal - it's systemic?
In this eye-opening conversation, Zoe sits down with scientist, reproductive health expert and Hertility founder, Helen O'Neill to explore the shocking reality of the gender health gap and what every woman needs to know about her body.
Helen explains why the female body has historically been understudied, how this impacts everything from diagnosis and treatment to fertility and hormones, and why so many women are left feeling disconnected from their own health.
Together, they unpack the menstrual cycle, hormone health, fertility myths, reproductive health challenges and the simple changes that can help women better understand what their bodies are trying to tell them.
This conversation will leave you seeing your body and your health in a completely different way.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Why women's bodies have been overlooked by medical research

How hormones influence mood, energy, sleep, skin and mental wellbeing

What your menstrual cycle can tell you about your overall health

The early warning signs your body may be trying to communicate

Why reproductive health issues affect so many women

How to feel more informed, empowered and connected to your body

This Episode Is For You If...You've ever felt confused about your hormones

You want to better understand your menstrual cycle

You're trying to conceive now or in the future

You've experienced period problems, fertility concerns or hormone symptoms

You want to feel more informed and empowered about your health

You're raising daughters and want them to grow up understanding their bodies

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When a photo of ultra-runner Sophie Power breastfeeding her baby during one of the world's toughest races went viral, millions of people saw a powerful image of motherhood.But few knew the story behind it.
In this Motherkind Moment, Sophie shares what was really happening that day. From navigating pregnancy, pelvic floor recovery and breastfeeding, to running 106 miles around Mont Blanc with a three-month-old baby, Sophie reveals the invisible work, planning and determination behind the photograph.
What emerges is a powerful conversation about modern motherhood, the mental load, the physical demands of caring for a child and the challenge so many mothers face: how do we continue to pursue our goals while caring for the people we love most?This isn't a story about running. It's a story about redefining strength, challenging outdated systems and proving that motherhood and ambition can exist side by side.
You'll LearnThe story behind Sophie's viral breastfeeding photo

Why the image became a symbol of modern motherhood

The realities of returning to exercise after birth

How mothers carry both the visible and invisible load

Why motherhood shouldn't mean giving up your ambitions

What it means to redefine strength as a mother

If this Moment resonated with you, I'd highly recommend listening to the full episode (linked below). It's a powerful conversation about motherhood, ambition and why women should never have to choose between caring for their children and pursuing their goals.
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If you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to the full episode - Why Being A Good Mother Might Mean Putting Yourself First
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What happens when a doctor becomes the patient?
This week, Zoe sits down with GP, broadcaster and author Dr Punam Krishan for a powerful conversation about motherhood, health and what happens when we put ourselves last.
Following her recent breast cancer diagnosis, Punam reflects on recovery, the traumatic birth of her first child, severe postnatal depression, and the moment she realised that while everyone was focused on the baby, nobody was asking how she was.
Together, Zoe and Punam explore the "maternal health penalty" - why so many mothers normalise exhaustion, pain and overwhelm - and what needs to change so mothers receive the care and support they deserve.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why mothers often ignore symptoms and put their own health last

The hidden long-term impact of birth trauma and postnatal depression

What the "maternal health penalty" means and why it affects millions of women

How motherhood physically changes the brain, nervous system and body

The symptoms mothers should never dismiss as "normal"

How to advocate for yourself and get the healthcare support you need

If you've ever felt exhausted, unseen or wondered whether what you're experiencing is "just part of motherhood", this episode is for you.
Key Topics
Maternal health • Breast cancer • Postnatal depression • Birth trauma • Mental load • Maternal mental health • Women's health • Motherhood burnout • Pelvic floor recovery • Motherhood and identity • Menopause • Perimenopause • Mother's wellbeing • GP advice for mums • Nervous system healing • Parenting
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On paper, Maria Hatzistefanis had everything she had worked for. A hugely successful business, a loving family and a life many people would envy. But behind the success, she was burnt out, running on empty and wondering why she didn't feel happier.
In this powerful Moment, Maria shares the turning point that made her realise something had to change. She opens up about the reality of juggling work and family life, the pressure of always being the organiser, and why joy isn't something that simply arrives when we achieve enough - it's something we have to intentionally create space for.
Maria shares the routines, boundaries and practices that helped her move from surviving to feeling more present, connected and in control. From scheduling "me time" with the same importance as a work meeting to discovering meditation, breathwork and moments of stillness, this conversation is a reminder that our wellbeing deserves a place in the diary too.If you've ever felt exhausted despite having a life that looks good from the outside, or wondered why success doesn't automatically lead to happiness, this episode is for you.
💡 In this Moment, you'll learn:Why success doesn't always lead to fulfilment

The hidden signs of burnout many mothers ignore

How to create more joy and presence in everyday life

Why scheduling time for yourself is essential, not selfish

How breathwork, meditation and spirituality can help restore your energy

Practical ways to feel more in control when life feels overwhelming

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If you enjoyed this episode, you can listen to the full episode: The Rodial Founder on Burnout, Discipline and Why Hustle Culture Fails Mothers

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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.

When was the last time you were completely alone - with nobody touching you, talking to you or needing something from you?
In this episode, Zoe explores why so many mothers crave alone time and why that need isn't selfish - it's essential. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, overstimulated, touched out, exhausted or guilty for wanting space from your children, this episode will help you understand what's really happening in your mind and body.
Zoe unpacks the psychology of modern motherhood, the invisible mental load, emotional labour and the impact they have on a mother's nervous system. She explores why highly sensitive mothers and introverted mothers often experience overwhelm more intensely, how overstimulation can lead to burnout, resentment and mum rage, and why rest is not a luxury but a necessity.
You'll learn why guilt so often accompanies the need for space, how cultural expectations of motherhood keep women trapped in cycles of self-sacrifice, and how protecting even small moments of solitude can help you become a calmer, more present and more connected parent.
If you've ever wondered why you feel constantly needed, emotionally drained or like you've lost yourself in motherhood, this episode is for you.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why craving alone time is a healthy response to modern motherhood

How overstimulation, emotional labour and the mental load affect a mother's nervous system

Why highly sensitive mothers and introverted mothers often feel more overwhelmed

The difference between healthy solitude and signs of burnout, anxiety or depression

Practical ways to create guilt-free space and restoration in everyday life

Why taking care of yourself helps you show up more calmly for your children

Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode?
Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.
If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s solo episode Why Relaxation Feels Impossible for Mothers – and How to Finally Feel at Ease
Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet
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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.