Mums F**king Matter

This is what I would call a very important episode for everyone really, but particularly those who can sometimes struggle with life after trauma (of any kind), PTSD or neurodivergence.

I'd like to thank Sophie Olson (whom I heard on Jacky Power's podcast, from June 10th 2026) for her words; "walking alongside trauma" that I chose to title the podcast.

In this episode I speak about:

• the benefit of a peer group
• navigating triggers and regulating again
• gently educating others so 'everyone' can learn and help more
• being your child's safe space

Themes: healing, trauma, mothering, culture

I mention Jacky Power, Lou Hynes, Penny Wincer and Mark Groves.

At the end, I share a poem by L.E. Bowman.

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Jane is a sports development professional who trained as a matrescence coach after discovering the term when her youngest was almost one. She now combines her work in sport with her role as Mum, author of her first book and growing her coaching business.

Jane believes that knowledge and understanding of matrescence has the power to change the experience women have as they become mothers. In her coaching she supports women as they experience this rite of passage, supporting them navigate the identity shifts, unmet expectations and highs and lows of motherhood, guiding them on their journey so that can be their true selves as well as the mum they want to be.

Jane lives in Stirling in central Scotland with her husband and two kids. When she’s not working or mothering she can be found curled up with a book or journal & pen, or in her happy place at the athletics track training for international level masters athletics.

TRIGGER WARNING: From 53 minutes 30 seconds to 60 minutes Jane speaks about obstetric cholestasis in pregnancy and difficulties post-birth.

In this episode we speak about:

• why flexible working needs to be more common
• postnatal recovery, PTSD and recognising postnatal depletion
• a bit about the work Jane does with Sport Scotland
• the pressure Mums can put on themselves — without acknowledging the context within which they're working
• having grace and reverence for yourself (and your children) as early as possible to save the comparison
• Dr Oscar Serrallach's programme; 'Mothermorphosis'
• the need for Mum-specific services, not just women in general
• the softer skills of nervous system care and regulation
• obstetric cholestasis in pregnancy

Themes: matrescence, motherhood, parenting, sport, postnatal recovery, nervous system care

We mention Dr Sophie Brock, Rebecca Antonucci, Regena Thomashauer, Dr Oscar Serrallach, Amy Taylor-Kabbaz and Andy Vincent (Series 2, Episode #23).

At the end of the episode I share a passage from Judith Duerk's book 'Circle of Stones; Woman's Journey To Herself'.

To learn more about Jane and her work you can find her here on Instagram and here at yourmumfit.com.

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A short and sweet episode about my upcoming offering; an online class starting on Monday November 2nd!

In this episode I speak about:

• a bit about what you can expect in my online class
• why I love teaching and a bit about my experience
• how and why it helps to be fit and well for so many things
• nervous system friending training
• reducing stress in the ways we move or go about exercising

Themes: fitness, wellbeing, mental health, body literacy,

I mention Regena Thomashauer.

At the end, I read a quote from Socrates.

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Rachael is a freelance writer, author/poet and personal coach. She refers to herself as a ‘self-care activist and growth catalyst,’ to describe the work she does to facilitate personal and professional growth, offering a gentle, non-judgemental space for both.

Rachael describes poetry as her ‘first love’ when it comes to creativity. Her first collection, 'Sauce Will Thicken on Standing', showcases her accessible, honest and gently powerful style. Her second collection, 'From the Ashes', coming out on October 30th, amplifies the voices of those often unheard, offering recognition, empathy and hope to women who have experienced domestic abuse.

And I'm sooooo, very excited to announce that my FIRST published (on paper) poem is featured in 'From The Ashes'. — Thank you Rachael!

TRIGGER WARNING: From 40 minutes 10 seconds to 40 minutes 20 seconds I speak briefly about the sexual abuse I experienced. And from 52 minutes to 55 minutes Rachael speaks about her birth experiences with may be triggering.

In this episode we speak about:

• what Rachael does as a 'self-care activist and growth catalyst'
• the ups and downs and nuances of/in personal growth
• obtaining a qualification to be taken seriously (in advocating for her son)
• the power of language, communication and human connection
• good publishers and bad publishers(!)
• why body literacy is so key and deeply beneficial for us to practice

Themes: matrescence, motherhood, parenting, neurodivergence, healing, personal growth, domestic abuse, poetry

We mention Brené Brown, Gabor Maté, Jacky Power and Maddy Bennett.

Towards the end, Rachael treats us to reading a poem of her own, called 'Would You? Could You?'.

You can buy 'Sauce Will Thicken on Standing' here on Amazon. For 30% off during October you can buy it here. And 'From The Ashes' is available for pre-order now here on Amazon.

To learn more about Rachael and her work you can find her here on Instagram, Substack and her website.

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This is 'just' a very honest share on how life is for myself (and many others) right now, with some gentle invitations to reflect and tips on self-care.

At the end I share a vulnerable poem I wrote earlier this year. Why not let me know how it lands with you?

In this episode I speak about:

• checking in with how you truly are
• navigating the world (and it's issues) as an empath
• not betraying yourself
• when you're 'fine' you cannot SHINE*
• the value of peer-to-peer support

Themes: grief, parenting, politics, boundaries

I mention Caversham Primary School, *Regena Thomashauer and Emma While.

At the end, I read a poem of my own.

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For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and/or on my website: www.lucywyldecoaching.com

Sarah Lewis is a Reconnection Coach for mid-life women who have ticked the boxes and created the life they "should" have, but now find themselves standing in the middle of it, thinking, "Why doesn't this feel good? Who even am I?"!

Sarah lives in Bedfordshire and is a single mum to 2 teenage children. She has spent the last 3 years reconnecting with who she is and rebuilding her life from the ground up after a break up.

In this episode we speak about:

• where I met Sarah (and I'm so glad our paths crossed)
• the work Sarah does as a Reconnection Coach and why
• the power of big questions — and awkward pauses
• self-abandonment and how deeply common it is
• changing generational patterns in parenting
• when career and motherhood meet/clash (no blame whatsoever on the Mums, but the systems)
• Sarah's experiences of Motherhood and Matrescence
• advocating for our children; where the self-abandonment piece can so often begin

Themes: matrescence, motherhood, parenting, neurodivergence, healing, personal growth

At the end I share a poem by Kahlil Gibran called 'On Children'.

To learn more about Sarah you can find her here on Instagram.

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I wanted to share a bit about what I've learned a lot as a dog owner/co-parent. And I think we should be taught more about dogs, as we come across them every day.

— Much like learning about and being respectful of different people and the various needs and temperaments we come across. (Or maybe taking no notice if they're just nasty and have no desire to change of course!)

In this episode I speak about:

• what I've learned as a dog 'co-parent'/owner
• not taking on unsolicited blame/advice
• how people could help one another and their dogs a bit more

Themes: dog behaviour, pet ownership, wellbeing, parenting

I mention my boyfriend Roly, Mark Groves and Glamour Woof Pet Services.

At the end, I read a poem by Cleo Wade.

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Jessie Harrold is a coach, doula and author who has been supporting women through life transitions and rites of passage for nearly twenty years. She works one-on-one with women and mothers in her practice as well as facilitating group programs, circles, rituals, and retreats.

A world-leading expert in matrescence (the transition to motherhood), Jessie is the author of the award-winning book Mothershift: Reclaiming Motherhood as a Rite of Passage and the editor of Mother Becoming: Reflections and Scholarship on Matrescence. She is also the author of Project Body Love and the host of The Becoming Podcast. Jessie lives on the east coast of Canada where she mothers her two children, writes, and stewards the land.

In this episode we speak about:

• Jessie, the work she does and the Mi’kmaq’i land that she lives on
• my pivotal & emotional experience learning about Matrescence
• Jessie working with and becoming a doula
• world systems and cultural gaslighting that tries to blame Mothers — before we learn about Matrescence
• how grief will always come with next chapters, and it's limiting to think otherwise
• living in cycles with the land, and our menstrual cycle
• rites of passage & parenting through neurodiversity

Themes: matrescence, motherhood, rites of passage, grief and neurodiversity

At the end I share a quote from Ruth Allen.

To learn more about Jessie see here on her website, and here on Instagram.

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It's been a while since I spoke about burlesque and since then I've hosted TWO sold out shows! So here's an update and in case you're (still) interested in coming to a class, workshop or show. Go on... you won't regret it.

In this episode I speak about:

• how I've grown doing something out of my comfort zone
• what I aim to do and create in my classes and at my shows
• more info if you'd like to work with me online
• how the support of a true loving partner makes ALL the difference
• what it can take to put an event together
• nerves about hosting in front of a peer
• the power of poetry (even if you hated it at school)

Themes: burlesque, the witch wound, healing.

I mention Zoe Charles, Bréne Brown and my boyfriend Roly Starr. The established performers I speak about are as follows:

Scarlett Lipps, Gigi LaPlume, Dianeka Lovestrange, Jacky Power, Dominique Tart, Maria Trevis/Lady Butler, Aurora Fixation, Sunny Rodeo, Phoxy Qurvy, Kathryn Dacre — and my own showgirl Lady Liberata.

Photographers Ioana Marinca and Pauline Di Silvestro.

At the end, I read a poem by Rupi Kaur.

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Andy is a former colleague, from when we worked in London as personal trainers at The Third Space. He is an absolute wealth of knowledge, a lovely guy and an incredible (online) coach.

I'm so glad to be able to have this conversation with a fellow fitness professional who really cares and knows their stuff (that can be quite rare these days)! And I look forward to hearing about you getting lots of wisdom from it.

In this episode we speak about:

• about Andy, his 25 years in the industry and why he works with mostly women now
• how women are bombarded with information/nonsense online
• the importance of efficient training when you're time poor
• the trends in fitness today/societal pressures
• nervous system care in training (I LOVE this topic and it's something I'm passionate about)
• the false claims and shoulds aimed at women
• brilliant Elizabeth Davies of @thiswomanlifts
• the breath
• watching out for grifters!

Themes: fitness, relationships, women's health, nervous system care,

We mention Gary Ward, Stacy Sims, Bret Contreras, Elizabeth Davies and her book 'Training For Your Old Lady Body'.

At the end I read a quote from Dan John.

To learn more about Andy and his offerings see here on Instagram, and his website andyvincentpt.com.

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For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and/or on my website: www.lucywyldecoaching.com