The Mothership Podcast
Honest conversations about motherhood, matrescence, career, identity and the realities of raising children in our modern world.
Welcome to The Mothership Podcast.
I'm Louise Nevitt, motherhood transition coach, matrescence educator and founder of Lou Nevitt & Co.
Every episode brings together honest conversations with experts, professionals and inspiring women to explore motherhood, identity, matrescence, parenting and the transitions that shape us.
My aim is simple: to help mothers feel less alone, better informed and more confident as they navigate one of life's biggest transformations.
Each episode is accompanied by an article packed with practical insights, so you can continue learning long after you've finished listening.
Returning to Work After Maternity Leave: the pull of two directions.
Returning to work after maternity leave can bring unexpected questions about identity, confidence and career ambitions. In this episode of The Mothership Podcast, Lou Nevitt speaks with maternity leave and matrescence coach Nicky Underwood-Booth about the emotional reality of returning to work after motherhood, the pressure to have it all, and why the career you once loved might suddenly feel different. Together, they explore how women can navigate this transition with greater confidence and how workplaces can better support working mothers.
Motherhood Abroad: Raising Children, Finding Yourself & Learning to Slow Down | Shelley Kay
What happens when you're raising children away from home, building a business and realising how quickly childhood is passing? Lou Nevitt speaks with Shelley Kay, founder of Studio de la Sol and creator of Growing Up in Ibiza, about expat motherhood, identity, creativity and learning to slow down and appreciate the little moments that matter most.
When Ambition Meets Motherhood: The Fear of Falling Behind
Why can ambitious women feel left behind after motherhood? Explore matrescence, career identity, productivity and redefining success after children.
Beyond The Birth Plan: preparing for birth & Motherhood | Hannah Swales
Can we prepare women to feel confident about birth without creating pressure to have the "perfect" birth? Hannah Swales joins Lou Nevitt to explore birth preparation, self-trust, informed choice, postpartum recovery and why becoming a mother was never supposed to happen without a village.
What Do YOU actually want? The power of asking WHY with Rebecca Hogan.
Why do so many mothers feel guilty for wanting more? Author and coach Rebecca Hogan joins me to explore mum guilt, identity, ambition and the power of asking ‘why’ — helping us question the expectations we carry and reconnect with who we are alongside motherhood.
What Is Matrescence? Understanding the Life-Changing Transition into Motherhood
What is matrescence, and why do so many women feel like they've lost themselves after becoming a mother? In this episode of The Mothership Podcast, Lou Nevitt speaks with matrescence educator Beth about the identity shifts, emotional changes and challenges that come with motherhood—and why simply having a name for this transition can be life-changing.
The Myth of the Perfect Parent: Why Good Enough Is More Than Enough with Romy
Do you ever feel like you're failing as a mum because you can't do it all? Child development specialist Romy Charlotte shares why perfection isn't the goal, how understanding what's beneath children's behaviour changes everything, and why looking after yourself is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children.