In Her Season: Motherhood, Birth & Postpartum Stories | Alba Moon

“They told me it was the good cancer.”

But what does that actually mean when you’re 29, you’ve just become a mum, and suddenly you’re hearing the word cancer?

In this episode of In Her Season, Emily, joined by Alana, sit down with Jess to talk about her diagnosis with papillary thyroid cancer shortly after becoming a mum, and everything that came with it.

This conversation is about so much more than cancer. It’s about motherhood, fear, identity and learning to trust yourself when something doesn’t feel right.

Jess shares what it was like navigating a diagnosis during a season that was already changing everything, finding her voice within the healthcare system, and advocating for herself and her body.

It’s an honest conversation about the things no one prepares you for, and what happens when one of life’s biggest transitions collides with something you never saw coming.

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In this episode:

Jess’s experience of becoming a mum and being diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer

What it feels like to be told you have the “good cancer”

Navigating fear and uncertainty while adjusting to motherhood

How a diagnosis can shift your sense of identity

Learning to listen to and trust your body

Finding your voice when something doesn’t feel right

The importance of advocating for yourself and your health

Moving through a season you never expected to be in

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Some seasons of life arrive without a map. No warning, no guidebook, no one telling you what comes next. This season of In Her Season is for exactly those moments.

In this first episode of Season 3, we're opening a new chapter. We talk about why the podcast is back, what's shifted since we last sat behind the mic, and what this season is really about: the transitions, turning points and quiet in-between moments that shape who we become.

If you're in a season that feels uncertain, unfamiliar or a little bit messy, you're in the right place. Pull up a chair. We're figuring it out together.

In this episode:

Why In Her Season is back, and why now

The new chapter, and what's changed behind the scenes

What this season is really about

Why the hardest seasons are often the ones that don't come with instructions

What to expect from the episodes ahead

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Podcast Produced by: The POV Collective

Keep an eye out for our live show at La Trobe on 17 October

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In this episode of In Her Season, we welcome back Demi Green to share the story of welcoming her second baby, Finn, into the world.

What unfolds is a beautiful, honest and deeply personal conversation about pregnancy, birth and the lessons that come with doing it all again — but differently. Demi reflects on the experience of preparing for a second baby, navigating expectations, and finding confidence in her instincts as a mother.

Together, we talk about trusting your body, surrendering to the unknown, and the unexpected moments that can shape a birth experience. Demi shares the highs, the challenges and the quiet wisdom she gained along the way, offering a heartfelt reminder that no two births — or motherhood journeys — are ever the same.

Whether you're preparing to welcome a baby, reflecting on your own birth experiences, or simply love hearing real stories from women navigating motherhood, this episode is filled with warmth, honesty and reassurance.

A conversation about trust, resilience, motherhood and finding your way through the unexpected as Demi shares the arrival of baby Finn. 🤍

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In this episode of In Her Season, Michelle and Zac share an honest conversation around marriage, parenthood, ambition, identity, and the evolving seasons of life together.

They speak openly about the pressure of “having it all,” and the reality that sometimes life asks us to slow down, shift priorities, and trust that not every season is meant to hold everything at once.

From navigating careers and raising children to supporting each other through change, this episode explores partnership in its truest form — the unseen work, the growth, the tension, the love, and the constant learning that comes with building a life side by side.

A grounded and deeply relatable conversation about balance, sacrifice, communication, and redefining success in a way that feels aligned for your family and your season.

This one is for anyone trying to juggle the many roles they hold, while still finding space for themselves along the way 🤍

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In this episode of In Her Season, we sit down for a deeply honest conversation around motherhood, sobriety, identity and the quiet decisions that can completely reshape the way we move through life.

Together, we explore the moments that ask us to slow down and take a closer look at ourselves — the patterns we carry, the ways we cope, and the version of ourselves we want to become. We speak openly about self-awareness, emotional growth, and what it means to consciously choose a different path, even when it feels uncomfortable or unfamiliar.

This conversation touches on the evolving nature of identity through motherhood and how becoming a mother can bring both clarity and confrontation. The shedding of old versions of self, the grief that can sometimes come with change, and the process of rebuilding a life that feels more aligned, grounded and intentional.

We also speak about sobriety — not just as the absence of something, but as a deeper return to self. A choice rooted in presence, healing, connection and learning to sit with life in a more honest way. The conversation reflects on the quiet internal shifts that often happen behind the scenes; the moments no one else sees that slowly begin to change everything.

This episode is raw, reflective and deeply human. A conversation about motherhood, healing, awareness and finding the courage to choose differently — for yourself, for your children, and for the life you want to create.

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This Mother’s Day episode is for the mothers.

The ones in it, the ones becoming, the ones longing, and the ones holding love in all its forms.

In this special Alba Moon episode, we hear a collection of heartfelt reflections from women within our community as they share what motherhood means to them. Honest, emotional and deeply personal, these stories speak to the beauty, complexity and tenderness that exists across every season of motherhood.

Whether you’re raising babies, grieving losses, dreaming of motherhood or nurturing others in your own way, this episode is a gentle reminder that motherhood can look different for everyone — and every story deserves to be honoured.

A love letter to mothers, in all the ways they exist 🤍

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In this episode, we sit down with Karina Bozzi as she shares her deeply personal journey through infertility, IVF and becoming a mum.

Karina opens up about the uncertainty that can come with trying to conceive, the emotional weight of IVF, and the quiet resilience it takes to keep moving forward when things don’t go to plan. This conversation gently explores the in-between moments — the waiting, the hoping, and the redefining of what motherhood can look like.

We also move into the reality of life on the other side. The shift into motherhood, the identity changes that come with it, and the moments that shape you in ways you never expected.

This is an honest and heartfelt conversation about trust, surrender, and the journey that changes everything.

If you’ve walked a similar path, are in the thick of it, or simply want to better understand this experience, this episode offers space to feel seen, supported and less alone.

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In this episode, we sit down with Karina Bozzi as she shares her deeply personal journey through infertility, IVF and becoming a mum.

Karina opens up about the uncertainty that can come with trying to conceive, the emotional weight of IVF, and the quiet resilience it takes to keep moving forward when things don’t go to plan. This conversation gently explores the in-between moments — the waiting, the hoping, and the redefining of what motherhood can look like.

We also move into the reality of life on the other side. The shift into motherhood, the identity changes that come with it, and the moments that shape you in ways you never expected.

This is an honest and heartfelt conversation about trust, surrender, and the journey that changes everything.

If you’ve walked a similar path, are in the thick of it, or simply want to better understand this experience, this episode offers space to feel seen, supported and less alone.

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This week on In Her Season, we sit down for a deeply grounding and expansive conversation around Mother’s Blessing ceremonies, embodiment, and what it truly means to honour the feminine.

We explore the shift from traditional celebrations into more intentional, soul-led experiences — where women are held, witnessed, and celebrated as they move through powerful life transitions. From pregnancy and motherhood to the many seasons in between, this episode speaks to the importance of slowing down and creating space for connection, reflection, and ritual.

Together, we unpack the meaning behind Mother’s Blessings — how they differ from baby showers, why they’re becoming more widely embraced, and the impact they can have on a woman’s emotional and spiritual journey into motherhood.

We also dive into embodiment practices and the gentle ways women can reconnect with their bodies in a world that often asks them to disconnect. This conversation is a reminder that the feminine isn’t something to fix or change — it’s something to honour, trust, and return to.

A beautiful, nourishing episode for any woman wanting to feel more connected, supported, and seen in her current season 🤍

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This week on In Her Season, we sit down with Ben — founder of Ridley Training and a business coach supporting agents in the real estate industry.

But this conversation goes far beyond business.

We speak about the reality of building something from the ground up… the pressure, the discipline, and the moments that shape you along the way. Ben opens up about fatherhood, and the responsibility of raising emotionally intelligent men — boys who can communicate, feel deeply, and grow into grounded, self-aware humans.

We explore how his definition of success has shifted over time, and what really matters when you strip everything back.

This episode is honest, thought-provoking, and a powerful reminder that the way we lead — in business and at home — truly shapes the next generation.

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