This is my last podcast for a while! Not only because it's the end of 2025 but I am taking a pause and will be back with Series 2 of 'Mums F**king Matter' next year.

THANK YOU for listening! Truly. Thank you. PLEASE share the podcast and/or write a review.

Sending love to you all over the festive period and wishing you a positive and peaceful 2026!

TRIGGER WARNING: From 16 minutes and 33 seconds to 17 minutes and 25 seconds (plus the poem to close) I speak about the passing of Ruth Perry.

In this episode I speak about:

• how are YOU feeling?
• a gentle reflection on 2025 (and an invitation for you to also)
• what I'm feeling gratitude for
• what I'm feeling some grief/tenderness over
• the struggles of being a small business owner
• why our TRUTH matters — and working on ourselves

Themes: spirituality, burlesque, motherhood, entrepreneurship

I mention the late Ruth Perry and Mark Groves.

At the end, I share a poem of my own about the passing of Ruth Perry.

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Samantha Nolan-Smith is the founder of The School Of Visibility, an online education platform that has supported students across the globe to find their voice and be seen for the change they’re creating in the world.

With a background in law, social justice, and Indigenous policy in Australia, Samantha brings over 20 years of experience supporting leaders and changemakers to show up with confidence and clarity. She also draws on two decades of expertise in personal development — combining mindset work, somatic practices, and leadership coaching — to help people step into their full presence.

Samantha is passionate about amplifying diverse voices and believes that when people find the courage to share their stories, they create ripples of change that can transform communities and industries worldwide.

Samantha is also a Mother to two children, a wife and she is based in Canberra, Australia. I adore the work Samantha does and this conversation was so delightful and filled with so much passion, from each of us.

TRIGGER WARNING: At 43 minutes 30 seconds to 44 minutes Samantha mentions someone talking of suicidal ideation.

In this episode we speak about:

• a bit about Samantha and why she came to the work she does
• the profound importance of visibility on a large scale, and why
• our/society's appreciation (or lack thereof) of Mothers and nature
• allowing emotions and being a deep feeler
• motherhood, chronic illness and how the working world needs to change!
• the complexity of post abuse recovery as a Mother
• how healing burlesque can be
• Samantha's AMAZING writing about Mothers that went viral (shared HERE)
• Samantha's difficulty in pregnancy to then speaking up for herself later on
• the 'shoulds' about always being grateful in Motherhood (can all f**k off)
• and so much more brilliant stuff...!

Themes: motherhood, chronic illness, domestic abuse recovery, burlesque

We mention Amy Taylor-Kabbaz, Cath Counihan and Sophie Brock.

To learn more about Samantha see here on Instagram. And to learn more about her and her work on her website, click here: theschoolofvisibility.com

At the end, I read a quote by Margaret Cho.

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Today I'm sharing a solo episode about rest. Over the years as a human who listens(!), also as a coach and space holder, I've noticed many people have different opinions and feelings about 'rest'. These can be influenced by family and upbringing, culture and society, workplaces — and toxic cults to be honest...

'Rest' is such an interesting topic and I'm recording this episode slightly unwell, so it seemed fitting so record a short episode on what I've mostly been doing today.

In this episode I speak about:

• how do you feel about rest?!
• time off work and other people's attitudes
• burnout
• people pleasing
• stress levels in today's world
• rest as a fitness professional

Themes: rest, boundaries, nervous system

I mention my episode with Nicky Denson-Elliot (#102) and my episode with Roly (#107).

At the end, I share 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

Samantha Murrell is the Founder of Mothers' Hood. Samantha is leading a movement to disrupt the narratives around motherhood, work and ambition. Motherhood isn't the end of your career, it supercharges it.

Samantha supports executive women into and through the transition into motherhood, whether that's for the first or fifth time!) and as they return to work, ready to smash their next big career goals. She is also a podcast host, speaker and author (in waiting!).

*TRIGGER WARNING: From 52 minutes to 55 minutes Sam speaks about her struggles with postnatal anxiety.

In this episode we speak about:

• a bit about Samantha and the powerful coaching work she does working with career-led Mamas to help them learn their worth at work and at home
• how the second wave of feminism affected motherhood
• the narratives we have been fed and what is important to know as a working Mum in this day and age
• an awkward truth about school playground chats and social norms
• the intense Mum guilt Sam used to feel and how she managed and shifted that
• parenting and reparenting ourselves in the process
• my tender feelings about solo motherhood and why we NEED a village (and more preparation for parenthood)
• Sam's experience of *postnatal anxiety and the support her husband provided
• how workplaces MUST change and be more flexible to welcome all the amazing Mama minds having to leave work through no real choice of their own

Themes: motherhood, matrescence, careers and leadership, feminism, burnout, perinatal mental health

We mention Amy Taylor-Kabbaz (Episode #35 of MFM), Mel Robbins and Dr Sophie Brock (Episode #43 of MFM).

To learn more about Samantha see here on Instagram. And to find her website, click here.

At the end, I read a poem by Grace Gulley.

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Amanda Appiagyei is a Productivity Strategist* and home educating Mum of 3. She grew up in the UK but her and her family is now based in Rome, Italy.

She describes herself on her (gorgeous) website as a 'Routine loving, chaos-wrangling, business-owning, home-ed Mum of 3 — not working out at 4am'. — I love that!

Amanda and I connected back in 2021 and I love what she does so I'm glad to finally have a conversation for you to hear.

TRIGGER WARNING: From 31 minutes, 18 seconds to 31 minutes, 31 seconds Amanda speaks about early pregnancy loss aka miscarriage.

In this episode we speak about:

• a bit about Amanda and the work she does
• *how loaded the word 'productivity' can be — and what Amanda & I feel about it
• the nervous system and body literacy
• Amanda's experience of birth, matrescence and motherhood so far
• the 'Birth Time' film (released 2021)
• the beauty of a supportive relationship and how vital it is, as well as being SEEN in what you do and/or experience
• why Amanda and her husband chose to home educate and the benefits they've witnessed
• supporting stages of transition
• Amanda's 'Time Buckets' system (see more here)

Themes: home education, creativity, nervous system recovery, postnatal depression, pelvic girdle pain, matrescence, ADHD

We mention Episode #39 of MFM with Naomi Galliano, the 'Birth Time' film, and Episode #25 of MFM with Angela Sellar.

To learn more about Amanda see here on Instagram. And to find her website, click here.

At the end, I read a poem by Liezel Graham.

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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.

Instead of a solo episode I wanted to share this episode, with my boyfriend Roly, where we reflect on our holiday and more.

If, like me, you've had a strained partner relationship in the past notice how well we get on and converse. (It's so lovely and I just adore what we have...)

In this episode we speak about:

• our holiday in North Devon
• how I got to learn more about myself and Roly whilst away
• the passing of Roly's dog, Pickle and what that means for us both
• Roly's support of my burlesque adventures — and why he is not threatened(!)
• leaving people's opinions out of your soul-led decisions
• Roly being a 'bonus Dad' and a bit about being a family of 3
• Doctor Who...

Themes: holidays, motherhood, nature, burlesque, bonus parenting, Doctor Who

I mention Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach, 'Psychopath Free' by Jackson McKenzie, episode #100 with Phoxy Qurvy and episode #56 with Roly.

To learn more about Roly and his work see here in Instagram or his Facebook page.

At the end, I share 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

Evie Squires is the Founder of 'Mother of All Jobs'. She works with a wide range of clients, from purpose-driven start-ups to household names, connecting them with brilliant parents who are looking for flexible and fulfilling careers.

Alongside Evie's agency and job board, she has built a community and created resources that empower parents to navigate work and family life with confidence. As a mum of two toddlers, Evie is passionate about reshaping the world of work so that parenthood is seen as a strength, not a setback.

WARNING: From 33 minutes and 20 seconds to 33 minutes and 55 seconds I speak about Father Christmas, so beware of listening around little ones.

In this episode we speak about:

• a bit about Evie and the work she does
• Evie's hobbies and her love of sport
• redundancy in early parenthood — and how common it is
• the juggles of work and parenting and the WHY behind Evie's work
• the significance of our EMOTIONAL CV* (see below)
• the invisible load we can hold as Mums and why flexible working — and more trusting of employees — can make such a difference
• Dads, paternity leave and the culture in some workplaces
• the lack of integrity we can experience when applying for work — and a shocking reply I had, saying I was too old for the role (ha, bullet dodged!)
• Evie's free templates and jobs board (see links below)

Themes: flexible working, redundancy, parenting, matrescence, recruitment

We mention *Shahroo Izadi and Alex Lloyd Hunter, co-founder of The Dad Shift.

To learn more about Evie see here on Instagram. And to find her website, click here.

At the end, I read a poem by Karen McMillan.

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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.

I hope you find this short solo episode useful, interesting, and maybe amusing!

Feel free to email me with your 3 — or 6 — things also, at lucy@lucywyldecoaching.com

In this episode I speak about the below and more:

• 'complaining' and why it can sometimes be helpful to be honest and own how we feel
• spiritual bypassing and gaslighting (in the face of real and systemic issues)
• the places I 'go' to find hope, love and repair when I need it

Themes: matrescence, motherhood, healing, dance, nature

I mention my former coach Rebecca Antonucci.

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

Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen.

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