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 professionalsPANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) & National Helpline: 1300 726 306ForWhen - Perinatal Depression & Anxiety Helpline: 1300 24 23 22 BeyondPP - a Facebook support group for mums in Aus & NZ who have experienced Postpartum PsychosisHow 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.
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ROB KENNEY: How Fatherhood Changed Me
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.
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No dusty sons with PAYAL DESAI
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.
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BEC MORSE: when life doesn’t go to plan
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.
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We need to talk about gender disappointment
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.
No woman can say motherhood hasn’t changed her.. but every mother’s story is different. We’re here to unpack it all, with the hope you might see a bit of yourself and feel less alone. Think of us as a mother’s group in your ears.. some beautiful storytelling, a bit of learning, and a whole lot of laughter.
We’ll chat with some inspiring people, share about our own journey from maiden to mother, and give you a platform to do the same because.. we’re all changed now we are mums.
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