Motherhood is full of love, responsibility, and quiet sacrifice — but it doesn’t have to mean losing yourself. In this deeply honest conversation, Carolyn Vincent shares her journey of rediscovering who she is beyond the roles of wife, mother, and caregiver. After years of putting everyone else first, a pivotal life change invited her to pause, reflect, and ask a powerful question: Who am I now? From setting brave boundaries with family, to choosing passion over expectation, to carving out “Goddess Time” as a non-negotiable act of self-care, Carolyn reminds us that personal growth and motherhood can coexist. Her love for community building didn’t just change her life — it reignited her sense of purpose. This episode is a gentle but empowering reminder that honouring what lights you up isn’t selfish — it’s essential.

🎧 Finding the You in Mum is hosted by Christine Bagley-Jones, psychologist, author, and long-time ABC Radio contributor. Each episode explores the messy, beautiful intersections of identity, motherhood, and mental health.

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In this episode of Finding the U in Mum, Christine sits down with Paulina Laskowska — an interior designer turned digital marketer — to talk honestly about identity, motherhood, and the quiet guilt so many mums carry.

Paulina shares her journey from career woman to mother, navigating pregnancy, relocating from the UK to Australia without family support, and learning (the hard way) that self-care isn’t selfish — it’s essential.

This is a thoughtful, reassuring conversation about letting go of perfection, leaning into community, and remembering that taking time for yourself can make you a better mum, not a worse one.

🎧 Finding the You in Mum is hosted by Christine Bagley-Jones, psychologist, author, and long-time ABC Radio contributor. Each episode explores the messy, beautiful intersections of identity, motherhood, and mental health.

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In this uplifting and insightful episode of Finding the U in Mum, we sit down with the incredible Jodi Duval—naturopathic physician, founder of Revival Health, and devoted mother of two. Jodi brings a rare blend of scientific understanding, lived experience, and heartfelt honesty to the conversation as she explores what it truly means to maintain your identity while navigating the evolving, unpredictable landscape of motherhood.

Jodi has built a respected career centred on helping others optimise their health through evidence-based naturopathic practices, and her passion shines through every word she shares. As she opens up about her own transition into motherhood—a role she hadn’t always planned but embraced wholeheartedly—Jodi offers deeply relatable reflections on shifting priorities, redefining purpose, and allowing growth to unfold both personally and professionally.

Throughout the episode, she dives into the real challenges modern mothers face, including the universal experience of mother guilt. With disarming clarity, Jodi unpacks the emotional load so many women carry, reframing guilt as a natural expression of wanting to do better while reminding listeners not to let it overshadow their days. Her practical and compassionate advice—from embracing micro-moments of rest to recognising decision fatigue—serves as a roadmap for nurturing well-being in the busiest seasons of life.

Jodi’s wisdom extends beyond strategies and into the heart of selfhood. She beautifully articulates how staying connected to your values and identity not only strengthens you as a woman but creates a powerful ripple effect for your family. As she so lovingly puts it: "You can make a difference in this world by just maintaining who you are and supporting your children—but not losing sight of that."

Warm, encouraging, and deeply empowering, this conversation with Jodi Duval is a reminder that motherhood doesn’t ask us to choose between our passions and our families. Instead, it invites us to integrate them—and to honour the woman within the mum.

Join us for an episode that will inspire you to breathe a little deeper, reflect a little more, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that make you you.

🎧 Finding the You in Mum is hosted by Christine Bagley-Jones, psychologist, author, and long-time ABC Radio contributor. Each episode explores the messy, beautiful intersections of identity, motherhood, and mental health.

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Welcome back to Finding the U in Mum! Meet Lauren Fisher, the bold and candid voice behind Mental as a Mother, a fiercely honest and compassionate platform based in Brisbane (Meanjin), Australia. As a single mum to two spirited daughters, Lauren brings raw authenticity to every conversation about motherhood, mental health, feminism, and the messy, beautiful reality of being a modern parent. Lauren’s own journey includes a devastating bout of postnatal depression and anxiety that led to a three-week hospital stay. Instead of staying silent, she chose to share her story—unfiltered, unashamed, and unapologetic—as a way to break the stigma around maternal mental health and help others feel seen. On Mental as a Mother, Lauren writes with fierce honesty and warmth, covering topics from fertility and miscarriage to rainbow families, social justice, and the absurdities of parenting. Beyond her blog, Lauren’s social media channels serve as a real-time space where she continues to challenge perfection and nurture connection, all while rocking her signature bold lip. In this episode, Lauren will take us behind the scenes of her creative process, share her hard-won wisdom on postpartum mental health, and inspire listeners to embrace radical self-compassion in the face of parenthood’s unpredictability.

🎧 Finding the You in Mum is hosted by Christine Bagley-Jones, psychologist, author, and long-time ABC Radio contributor. Each episode explores the messy, beautiful intersections of identity, motherhood, and mental health.

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Motherhood has a way of transforming everything — and for Stef Wild, a former professional performer turned fitness trainer, it’s been a journey of rediscovery and resilience. In this heartfelt episode, Stef opens up about stepping away from the spotlight, navigating miscarriage, and finding new meaning through motherhood.

From the stages of musical theatre to the calm of the yoga mat, Stef shares how she’s blended her passion for movement with the realities of parenting, embracing imperfection and presence along the way. She speaks candidly about the beauty in slowing down, the strength in vulnerability, and the joy of creating a life that balances ambition with nurturing love.

Stef’s story reminds us that motherhood isn’t about losing who we are — it’s about evolving into something richer, more grounded, and deeply connected.

🎧 Finding the You in Mum is hosted by Christine Bagley-Jones, psychologist, author, and long-time ABC Radio contributor. Each episode explores the messy, beautiful intersections of identity, motherhood, and mental health.

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Motherhood rarely follows a straight path — and for Jade Payne, it has been anything but ordinary. In this heartfelt conversation, Jade opens up about becoming a mum at 19, facing societal judgments, and ultimately redefining what it means to live life fully.

From selling everything to travel across Australia with her husband, four children, and pets, to navigating grief, perfectionism, and even a kidney cancer diagnosis, Jade’s story is one of resilience, spontaneity, and courage. She shares how these challenges shaped her perspective on motherhood, identity, and the importance of community support.

Jade also talks about launching her sustainable activewear brand, Wild Body, born from a renewed outlook on health and the desire to create change. Her mantra, “Being a mum is a part of me, it’s not all of me,” reminds us that motherhood, while profound, is not the entirety of who we are.

Join us for this inspiring episode as we explore Jade’s journey — a powerful testament to adaptability, healing, and the beauty that can be found in life’s unpredictability.

🎧 Finding the You in Mum is hosted by Christine Bagley-Jones, psychologist, author, and long-time ABC Radio contributor. Each episode explores the messy, beautiful intersections of identity, motherhood, and mental health.

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Welcome back to Finding the U in Mum! On this fortnight's episode Christine sits down with Jessica. Jess is the warm and down-to-earth the voice behind the popular Instagram account @just_being_mum_. She is a proud wife, a devoted mum, and a small business owner who has built a loyal following by sharing the unfiltered moments of motherhood — the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Her content resonates with so many women because it's real. She talks about the beautiful chaos of family life, the juggle of running a home and a business, and the emotional rollercoaster that often comes with trying to hold it all together. Beyond Instagram, Jessica runs SB Events and Hire, an event styling and hire business that reflects her creative side and entrepreneurial drive. Whether she's behind the camera sharing her daily life, or behind the scenes styling events, Jessica shows us how you can embrace the different sides of yourself — not just as a mum, but as a woman too. In this episode, we explore how she finds space for herself in the midst of it all, what inspired her to start her page, and how building a community of other women online has helped her rediscover her own identity. It’s a candid, comforting chat with someone who truly understands what it means to lose — and then find — the “you” in mum.

🎧 Finding the You in Mum is hosted by Christine Bagley-Jones, psychologist, author, and long-time ABC Radio contributor. Each episode explores the messy, beautiful intersections of identity, motherhood, and mental health.

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In this special episode of Finding the U in Mum, we sit down with the extraordinary Julie Tengdahl — a spiritual seeker, devoted yogi, and lifelong learner who lives and leads with presence, purpose, and passion. Julie is not only a loving mother and mentor but also a creative visionary who inspires those around her to live with intention and authenticity.

Join us as we explore how Julie brings her values into everyday life, blending motherhood with mindfulness, and leadership with love. This heartfelt conversation is a reminder that living your truth isn’t just a philosophy — it’s a practice.

🎧 Finding the You in Mum is hosted by Christine Bagley-Jones, psychologist, author, and long-time ABC Radio contributor. Each episode explores the messy, beautiful intersections of identity, motherhood, and mental health.

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📩 For enquiries or guest suggestions, contact: admin@plenishmindhealth.com.au