We talk about babies being born, but what about the MUM being born too?

Because turns out, this whole “I feel like a different person” thing isn't just in your head. Your brain literally changes. Your hormones completely shift. Your identity gets recalibrated. And your body and brain are adapting to motherhood in ways scientists are only just beginning to understand.

Enter matrescence — the biological, psychological and emotional transformation of becoming a mum.

In this episode, we're getting into the science behind the maternal brain, what actually happens to us through pregnancy, birth and postpartum, and why you might feel like you've lost yourself… when really, you might just be meeting a whole new version of her.

Maybe we're not meant to “get ourselves back.”

Maybe we're meant to become ❤️

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How much of what you believe about yourself actually came from you?

In this episode, we unpack the invisible rules, expectations and opinions society has handed us, and what happens when we start mistaking those messages for our own inner voice.

The voice telling you that you should be further ahead. That you should look different. That you're too much, not enough, too ambitious, too emotional, too old, too young, or that there's a certain way you're supposed to live your life.

We talk about the pressure women face to fit into a particular mould, the comparison trap, motherhood and identity, body image, success, ageing, fear of judgement, and the freedom that comes from realising you get to decide what your life actually looks like.

Because nobody is actually holding us back.

We've just internalised the voice that once told us we couldn't.

She Chose More. Because you get to choose what “more” means to you...

In this episode: A question to take with you:

If nobody could judge you, what would you actually choose?

Maybe it's time to stop living according to a voice you never chose, and start listening to your own.

What if resilience isn't about pushing through?

What if it's about having the courage to flip the script?

In this real time, expression of my mind, solo episode, I'm sharing something that's been sitting heavily on my heart. My unexpected longing for the career I left behind in the marine biology world, and what it's taught me about identity, growth, and the pressure to stay consistent when people are watching.

We've been taught that changing our minds means we've failed. That if we've announced our goals, built a business, changed careers, or stepped into a new season, we have to see it through no matter what to be successful & be a good girl

But what if that's not resilience at all?

Maybe resilience is allowing yourself to evolve.

Maybe it's choosing again.

In this episode, I'm sharing my point of view on:

• Why changing your mind isn't the same as giving up.
• The pressure to remain consistent in front of others.
• Missing a previous version of yourself without wanting your old life back.
• Why we confuse identity with permanence.

• Giving yourself permission to change direction at any stage of life.

If you've ever questioned your career, your relationships, your dreams, or the person you're becoming, this conversation is for you

Because choosing more doesn't always mean choosing bigger!

Sometimes, it simply means choosing what feels true today

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In this solo episode, I'm sharing the unfiltered reality of bringing Zali into the world, what those first two weeks postpartum have actually looked like, the emotional rollercoaster of hormones, and navigating the transition from one child to two.

From the birth itself to the tears, guilt, rage, love, overwhelm, healing, and watching Mila become a big sister. This isn't the polished version. It's the one happening in real time, inside the blur!

If you're pregnant, newly postpartum, or simply want to know what those early weeks can really feel like, this episode is for you.

You're not alone in the chaos. And you're definitely not alone in the feelings.

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What if the thing helping you get through life is also keeping you from fully living it?

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with alcohol freedom coach Natalie Stecko to explore the hidden role alcohol can play in our lives, not just as a drink, but as a coping mechanism.

Natalie shares her deeply personal journey of questioning her relationship with alcohol, the identity shifts that followed, and what she discovered on the other side of choosing herself. Together, we unpack the emotional load so many women carry, the pressure to "hold it all together," and why numbing often feels easier than feeling.

This isn't a conversation about labels, shame, or telling you to stop drinking. It's about awareness, curiosity, and giving yourself permission to ask bigger questions about what you're really seeking.

Whether alcohol feels like a big part of your life or something you rarely think about, this episode offers a compassionate perspective on coping, healing, and reclaiming your authenticity.

• Why so many women use alcohol as a coping mechanism
• The hidden emotional cost of constantly numbing
• The identity shift that comes with choosing yourself
• Why shame keeps us stuck, and curiosity sets us free
• Learning to regulate emotions without reaching for alcohol
• What freedom actually looks and feels like
• How one brave decision can change the trajectory of your life

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Because sometimes choosing more doesn't begin by adding something to your life, it begins by letting go of what no longer serves you.

The Most Expensive Story You'll Ever Tell Yourself...

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your circumstances... but the story you've been telling yourself about them?

In this solo ep, I'm diving into one of the most costly mindsets we can fall into, the belief that our past, our setbacks, or our current situation get the final say over our future.

This isn't about ignoring pain or pretending life is easy. It's about recognising the difference between what happened to you and the story you've chosen to carry ever since.

We'll explore:

• Why victim mentality is often disguised as self-protection.

• The hidden cost of giving away your power.

• How your internal dialogue shapes your identity and decisions.

• The difference between blame and responsibility.

• Practical ways to reclaim ownership of your life, one thought at a time.

If you've ever caught yourself thinking, "Why does this always happen to me?" or "I'll never be able to...", this episode is for you!

Because the most expensive story you'll ever tell yourself isn't the one about what happened...

It's the one about who you believe you are because of it.

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Thank you for being here. Every listen, share, and conversation helps build a community of people choosing courage, ownership, and growth, one episode at a time <3

Episode 2: 

Losing Yourself & Finding More with Emily East - Motherhood, Identity & Discovering Your More

What happens when the version of yourself that once felt so familiar no longer fits?

In the second episode of She Chose More, I sit down with Emily East to explore the evolution of identity through motherhood, entrepreneurship, personal growth, and life's unexpected transitions.

Emily shares her own journey and reflects on the moments that challenged her to redefine success on her own terms.

Together, we unpack the pressure many women feel to "go back" to who they were before children, and why true growth often comes from allowing ourselves to become someone entirely new.

This conversation is an honest and empowering reminder that choosing more doesn't mean doing more, it can mean trusting yourself enough to evolve.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The identity shifts that come with motherhood

• Letting go of who you used to be

• Building a business while raising a family

• Ambition, purpose, and personal fulfilment

• Navigating seasons of reinvention

• The power of self-trust and intuition

• Creating success that feels aligned

• What choosing more means in different stages of life

About Emily

Emily East is a teacher, former coach & somatic therapist, author & podcast host! She has been dedicated to helping women reconnect with themselves and create lives that feel deeply aligned. Through her work, she supports women in navigating identity, growth, motherhood, and meaningful transformation.

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You can love being a mother and still long for something more.

In this first episode of She Chose More, I share the identity shift I experienced after becoming a mum, the guilt that came with wanting more, and why I've come to believe that ambition and motherhood don't have to compete.

If you've ever wondered whether wanting more means you're ungrateful, this conversation is for you.

Because maybe motherhood didn't end you.

Maybe it woke you up.

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