Nourishing the Mother

In this episode, we welcome writer & mother of four, Virginia Tapscott, co-author of the book "All Mothers Work: A revolutionary plan to truly liberate women and fix failing care systems“.

Virginia shares her powerful journey of realising the systemic undervaluing of care work and her mission to empower parents and advocate for true support systems.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about redefining the narrative around motherhood, challenging societal biases, and creating a more equitable future for all caregivers.


In this episode we discuss:
- The complicated relationship between the feminist movement and the devaluing of caregiving work.
- The value of parental care in the first three years
- Why we never want a system where the best interests of children are competing with financial profits
- The organisation of our current national economy needs work inside the home to be done ‘for free’ in order to function
- Key policy changes needed to better support unpaid care work, such as superannuation on parental leave and reducing for-profit dominance in childcare.
- The misuse of research for ideological purposes
- The economic and long-term health impacts of low birth rates and the need for better support for unpaid caregivers.
- The creation of a society that relies on dual income
- Challenges Virginia faced in self-publishing her book "All Mothers Work" and the importance of the Kickstarter campaign.
- The precarious financial position many unpaid carers face.
- The importance of men engaging more in unpaid care work.
- Legitimising unpaid care as work
- Changing our own language to reflect the worth in our unpaid care
- Systemic failure vs personal responsibility

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COUPLES DATES
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ALCHEMY 1:1
Elevate your experience of mothering, and beyond, with intimate, high touch 1:1 support
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NTM Community Day
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When was the last time you truly felt seen by your partner? Or that you made them feel valued beyond the daily grind? For so many couples, appreciation quietly slips away, leaving behind a relationship that feels more transactional than connected. But what if gratitude could be the key to reigniting that spark between you? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the power of appreciation—how small acts of gratitude can fuel both emotional and physical intimacy, bringing lightness and depth back into your relationship. Whether you've been together for years or just starting out, this episode will guide you to reconnect, reawaken, and remember why you chose each other in the first place.

In this episode we discuss:
- Why appreciation is the secret ingredient to long-lasting connection
- How to keep your relationship from becoming just a partnership in logistics
- How the feminine energy craves being seen and valued for the invisible labour she contributes
- Why acknowledging invisible labour changes everything
- The masculine need for recognition and respect
- How a simple “thank you” for his efforts can make him feel more connected and motivated
- How to move from feeling taken for granted to truly appreciated
- How to make appreciation feel genuine and impactful
- How unspoken gratitude can lead to resentment and emotional distance
- Why telling your partner exactly what you love or admire about them makes a difference
- Using appreciation to reignite playfulness and flirtation
- How appreciation naturally makes intimacy feel easier and more fulfilling
- Practical tips for bringing appreciation into your daily routine


COUPLES DATES
Reignite the spark in your relationship in just 12 dates & create an intimacy and connection that lasts all year https://julie-tenner.newzenler.com/courses/couples-dates

ALCHEMY 1:1
Elevate your experience of mothering, and beyond, with intimate, high touch 1:1 support
http://www.bridgetwood.life/coaching-mentoring

NTM Community Day
Come hang out with us for a day and enjoy soaking up the vibes of connection and relaxation
https://julietenner.thrivecart.com/ntm-community-day/

Does every touch feel like it has a hidden agenda? When physical affection only leads to one destination, it can start to feel more like a transaction than a true connection. Over time, this can create distance and make intimacy feel forced, even hollow. In this episode, we explore how to transform transactional touch into genuine connection, bringing back the warmth, playfulness, and emotional closeness that so many couples crave. If you’re ready to make touch feel meaningful again, without pressure or expectation, this episode will show you how to reconnect with your partner through small, intentional moments that deepen your bond.

In this episode, we discuss:
- Why touch feels loaded when it’s only about sex.
- How non-sexual touch creates emotional closeness.
- The difference between transactional and intentional touch.
- How touch communicates “I see you” and “you matter.”
- Why the feminine energy longs for touch without expectation.
- How the masculine energy responds to invitational, open touch.
- Simple, everyday touches that make a big impact.
- How to bring touch back into your relationship without pressure.
- Why touch can feel hollow and how to change that.
- The impact of spontaneous vs. planned touch.
- How gentle, non-demanding touch reignites attraction.
- The role of playfulness in keeping touch light and fun.
- How to move from touch that feels like a task to touch that feels like connection.
- How to signal openness and affection without words.
- Small ways to bring touch back into daily routines.

COUPLES DATES
Reignite the spark in your relationship in just 12 dates & create an intimacy and connection that lasts all year https://julie-tenner.newzenler.com/courses/couples-dates

ALCHEMY 1:1
Elevate your experience of mothering, and beyond, with intimate, high touch 1:1 support
http://www.bridgetwood.life/coaching-mentoring

NTM Community Day
Come hang out with us for a day and enjoy soaking up the vibes of connection and relaxation
https://julietenner.thrivecart.com/ntm-community-day/

We’re often told that as our children grow, the path toward ‘freedom’ should get clearer, with parenting becoming less hands-on. But what happens when you find yourself still in the trenches, feeling isolated and exhausted, even as your kids get older? You’re not alone. Join us as we share real stories, uncover the unspoken challenges, and help you rediscover permission to reclaim purpose and energy in your own motherhood journey.

In this episode we discuss:
- Redefining the Motherhood Journey
- Breaking Down the ‘Selfless Mother’ Ideal
- Finding Permission to Prioritise Yourself
- Embracing Non-Linear Growth for Mother and Child
- Practical Tools for Energy Renewal
- Navigating the Identity Shift of Motherhood
- Stories from the Trenches
- Building Flexible Rhythms and Routines
- Managing Overwhelm in the ‘Second Stage’ of Motherhood
- Cultivating Joy and Connection in Daily Life
- When there’s no room for you and it’s all about service
- The dynamic that sets you up for resentment
- Wondering ‘who am I?’ And ‘Where’s my value?’
- Sometimes you don’t want to put your kids first
- Recognising societal beliefs that create noise in your head and leave you feeling shame


COUPLES DATES
Reignite the spark in your relationship in just 12 dates & create an intimacy and connection that lasts all year https://julie-tenner.newzenler.com/courses/couples-dates

ALCHEMY 1:1
Elevate your experience of mothering, and beyond, with intimate, high touch 1:1 support
http://www.bridgetwood.life/coaching-mentoring

NTM Community Day
Come hang out with us for a day and enjoy soaking up the vibes of connection and relaxation

https://julietenner.thrivecart.com/ntm-community-day/

How would it feel to have conversations that go beyond tasks to tap into what you’re really craving; to be seen, heard and connected with?

Let’s get you on path with tweaking one tiny thing to change everything in your relationship and world.

In this episode we discuss:
- How easily communication can turn into a list of who is doing what
- Feeling disconnected and resentful
- Understanding masculine and feminine energy needs
- Transactional communication pulling you further from what you really want and need
- Not landing ‘in’ each other, but running in the same direction
- Tiny shifts in your daily check-in, with big impacts
- Learning to be independent and having your own back…but avoiding vulnerability
- Validating invisible labour within yourself so your external world can reflect that
- Feeling dehydrated and full of tension to spacious and refreshed
- The importance of structure to facilitate deeper connection
- Transforming day-to-day conversations into moments of heart-opening connection


FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:

COUPLES RETREAT
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NTM Community Day
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To explore feminine embodiment, intimacy and relationship in Honey Club with Julie, visit https://julietenner.love/

To explore conscious parenting and inspiring motherhood in Reimagining Motherhood with Bridget, visit https://www.bridgetwood.life/

The modern mother lives life feeling pulled in all directions, playing ‘whack a mole’ with problems, and ending up in a heightened buzz of productivity, but never feeling like she really gets where she wants to be.

Get your journal out, this one’s a self-reflective podcast.

In this episode we discuss:

- Looking at the areas of your life that consistently drain your energy or create tension
- Noticing where you’re feeling stuck or unfulfilled
- Shifting how you think about your problems
- Reality versus your interaction with it
- Steps that help you move forwards, not keep spinning in circles
- Up-regulated overwhelm and down-regulated exhaustion
- Butting up against relationship attachment styles
- Making space for the thing you really want
- Revealing the layers between you and what you want
- Showing up with baby steps
- When it’s too hard you stop turning towards it
- Feeling grounded and easeful in growth and change


FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:

COUPLES RETREAT
https://www.julietenner.love/couples-retreat

NTM Community Day
https://julietenner.thrivecart.com/ntm-community-day/

To explore feminine embodiment, intimacy and relationship in Honey Club with Julie, visit https://julietenner.love/

To explore conscious parenting and inspiring motherhood in Reimagining Motherhood with Bridget, visit https://www.bridgetwood.life/

“But hang on Bridget and Julie, don’t we want to get better, more conscious, and more attuned with our kids?” We know! This episode might seem counterintuitive, but what we’re leading you into, is instead of a rulebook in your head, we want you to drop into your experience, and parent from there.

In this episode we discuss:

- The dynamic of always trying to find ‘more’ spaciousness when you haven’t got anything left
- Holding pride in being the ‘perfect, conscious parent’
- Dynamics that balance your psyche to create connection and love
- Allowing experiences that humble you
- Setting our kids up for unrealistic relational expectations
- Your unwillingness is important for their development
- Holding fantasies about being calm and spacious
- Learning to track what’s happening in your body
- Holding being disliked and judged
- Boundaries and people-pleasing
- Recognising when you’re seeking to be oaky in your child’s eyes, rather than tuning into their direct experience

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:

COUPLES RETREAT
https://www.julietenner.love/couples-retreat

NTM Community Day
https://julietenner.thrivecart.com/ntm-community-day/

To explore feminine embodiment, intimacy and relationship in Honey Club with Julie, visit https://julietenner.love/

To explore conscious parenting and inspiring motherhood in Reimagining Motherhood with Bridget, visit https://www.bridgetwood.life/

In an ideal world, we’d love our kids to be active and enthusiastic participants in social, community and sporting scenarios. However, that’s not always how it rolls, is it? And it can get under your skin! So let’s talk about the edges around our child’s teamwork.

In this episode we discuss:
- When you have a set of values and your child chooses the opposite, it’s designed to make you feel frustrated and annoyed - that’s feedback
- When your child’s behaviour feels like nails down a chalkboard
- When you have a high value on family and community and it feels like they’re clashing
- The fullness of feminine feeling colours everything for our children
- Loving unpredictability instead of control
- Wishing they would join in so you can have 5 minutes to talk to another adult
- The whiplash of when your kids love something and then drop it for the new thing
- The unseen tax on mothers for conscious, gentle parenting


FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:

COUPLES RETREAT
https://www.julietenner.love/couples-retreat

NTM Community Day
https://julietenner.thrivecart.com/ntm-community-day/

To explore feminine embodiment, intimacy and relationship in Honey Club with Julie, visit https://julietenner.love/

To explore conscious parenting and inspiring motherhood in Reimagining Motherhood with Bridget, visit https://www.bridgetwood.life/

Women tend to colour their life based on how they feel. How you feel is what the law of attraction is bouncing back to you. So what are you creating in your life, and do you want to change that?

In this episode we discuss:
- Overloaded ‘mental stuff’ can be an avoidance of emotions and feelings
- The law of attraction (also called the law of resonance and vibration) just hits the ball back to you
- Running your life through a filter that’s colouring everything a particular way
- Creating wider thinking to expand your capacity to feel different feelings
- Your attachment to wanting something ‘better’ than what you have
- Believing you’d struggle less ‘if…..’
- When the fantasy spirals into blame, shame and judgement
- This is not enough; me, you life - creating a lack of appreciation
- Feeling shame when you’re not ‘perfect’ according to the ideal you hold for yourself
- Taking wisdom from how you regulated yourself as a child


FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:

COUPLES RETREAT
https://www.julietenner.love/couples-retreat

NTM Community Day
https://julietenner.thrivecart.com/ntm-community-day/

To explore feminine embodiment, intimacy and relationship in Honey Club with Julie, visit https://julietenner.love/

To explore conscious parenting and inspiring motherhood in Reimagining Motherhood with Bridget, visit https://www.bridgetwood.life/

What are you not saying, that if you spoke the truth of, would elevate your relationship? When you consciously allow your protective strategies of anger, or avoidance to dissolve, what you’re left with is a really authentic connection and communication, where you stop relying on performance, and old, learnt habits.

So let us help you get more fulfilled in your relationship, quickly!

In this episode we discuss:

- Resistance to getting support, and relying on hyper self-sufficiency as a trauma response
- When you stop exposing your vulnerability because of old experiences of abandonment and criticism
- Becoming a hoarder of tasks and mental load
- Learning to love the eruptions and disconnections as opportunities for a more fulfilling relationship
- Showing up in the face of fear of rejection and abandonment
- Recognising your strategies when someone you love is angry with you
- Defending what you think is ‘right’ is you being defensive of your highest values
- We need to give to the bank of relationship to be able to withdraw from it
- Knowing what you want is more important than knowing what you don’t want


FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:

COUPLES RETREAT
https://www.julietenner.love/couples-retreat

NTM Community Day
https://julietenner.thrivecart.com/ntm-community-day/

To explore feminine embodiment, intimacy and relationship in Honey Club with Julie, visit https://julietenner.love/

To explore conscious parenting and inspiring motherhood in Reimagining Motherhood with Bridget, visit https://www.bridgetwood.life/