Mums F**king Matter

Today's solo episode is about the 'little' things that can, with time and consistency have a big impact. Implementing (or sneaking in) these things can end up with a beautiful ripple effect.In this episode I speak about:overcoming some of my fearsworking on our nervous system to help with boundariesstepping into our feminine in small waysgently reprogramming our conditioning and beliefsThemes: upbringing, parenting, boundariesI mention my boyfriend Roly, who you can find here on Instagram if you'd like.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen.For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and/or on my website: www.lucywyldecoaching.com

Mike is a dear friend of mine and an amazing man, coach, father and husband. Listen to the episode for more information about Mike (beyond the titles and labels) but you can also find his website below.TRIGGER WARNING: From 1 hour 8 minutes and 40 seconds to 1 hour 9 minutes and 10 seconds I speak about my experience of birth trauma.In this episode we speak about:a bit about Mike beyond the labels of name, job and relationship statusthe (rare) skill of truly listeningMike questions me about burlesque (which is an interesting flip)knowing and owning our 'flaws' in a world that displays/values 'perfect'who has inspired Mike — AND learning his own balanceType A personality and 'productivity' bragginghow big a job parenting is (and my annoyance about it being under-appreciated)the significance of the words we useencouraging appreciation...Themes: burlesque, listening, parenting, event training, self-developmentWe mention Ross Edgley and David Goggins.To learn more about Mike see here on Instagram or here for his website: newhealthproject.co.ukAt the end, I read a poem written by Jessica Urlichs.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen.For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and/or on my website: www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

Here is a solo episode covering the basics of what Matrescence is (check out Episode #34 of my podcast for more about it and #35 for the interview with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz). I'm also sharing a little bit about where I'm at, in my 11 years of Motherhood — so far in my Matrescence.In this episode I speak about:yoga mudras (hand gestures) and what they can meanmatrescence; both our own and our Mothers' experiencesparenting today; the grief and growthasking "How is your Matrescence?!"witnessing my feelings and experiences as a Mumbeing a speaker on Matrescence and Perinatal WellbeingThemes: matrescence, parenting, motherhood, patrescenceI mention Brené Brown, Amy Taylor-Kabbaz, Joeli Brearley of 'Pregnant Then Screwed', Lucy Jones and Claire Tonti.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen.For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and/or on my website: www.lucywyldecoaching.com

Dr Ellie Hambly is a Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of experience supporting families. Her work blends deep psychological expertise with a heartfelt belief: the way we parent has the power to shape not only our children’s lives, but the world.Today, Ellie specialises in helping parents navigate the overwhelm of modern parenting. She understands the pressure to “do it all” and how easily that can lead to exhaustion and burnout. Her approach is holistic and compassionate. She supports parents to reconnect with their values, let go of unrealistic expectations, and create a life that feels more balanced, meaningful and sustainable.Ellie lives in Kent with her husband, two children, and their spaniel. She loves family walks, reading with a cuppa, dinners with friends and family and absolutely adores her skiing holidays.TRIGGER WARNINGS: From 34 minutes to 35 minutes I speak about sexual abuse recovery. From 40 minutes 10 seconds to 41 minutes 5 seconds AND from 43 minutes and 20 seconds to 45 minutes and 40 seconds Ellie speaks about her birth experiences.PLEASE NOTE: At 31 minutes 15 seconds I have left a pause because I shared something with Ellie that I didn't wish to put out publicly but I wanted to leave in the reflection after my share.In this episode we speak about:a bit about Ellie, her hobbies and her specialism as a psychologiststudying Matrescence and how we/society really should revere Mothers morebody literacy, listening to the wisdom we hold, and the profound value in resthow we're so often in a 'threat' response and what that can do to our brain and bodythe necessity of processing trauma with time and spacewhat our children can teach usthe systemic f**kery we're dealing with and what isn't our faultI have a BIG realisation at 52 minutes (and burst into tears)hyper-independence and how detrimental it can beThemes: motherhood, matrescence, parenting, relationships, body literacy, cycle awareness, trauma processing, birth, domestic abuseWe mention Amy Taylor-Kabbaz, Minna Dubin, Dr Sophie Brock, 'Body Full of Stars' by Molly Cary May, Cath Counihan, 'Period Power' by Maisie Hill and Dr Rebecca Moore of 'Make Birth Better'.To learn more about Ellie see here on Instagram. For more about what Ellie mentioned, her '28 Days of Gentle Support' click here for her website, and Ellie's Substack is 'Where the F* is the Village?'.At the end, I read a poem written by Ellie herself.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen.For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and/or on my website: www.lucywyldecoaching.com.