This is the episode I wasn't sure I could record. It's the unpacking and understanding of my own trauma (yes, it's hard for me to name it that).
Last week I talked about why I need work to be a good mother. This week, I need to talk about something heavier.
The anniversary trauma that's been sitting on my chest since November 2024... The event I can't fully name publicly, but that completely changed me as a mother.
I want to talk about what it was like. Not because I have it figured out. But because maybe you've been there too.
What it's like when survival mode is all you have.What it costs you (I'm still paying for it).How people showed up (and how some didn't).What it actually looks like to support a mother in crisis.
This episode is heavy. But if you've ever felt alone in the hardest season of your life, maybe this will help you feel less alone.
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Can you be a good mother if you need more than motherhood?
I've been asking myself this for months. Because here's the truth: I can't surrender 100% to mothering without losing myself. I need work, not for ambition, but for survival. For my mental health. For financial safety.
In this episode:
This is messy. This is real. And if you've felt this too, you're not alone.
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Kath
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Ever bought clothes for a version of yourself that never showed up? Lucinda Pikkat admits she spent years shopping for a future post-baby body, only to realise she was ignoring the life she was actually living. This conversation will change how you think about your wardrobe forever.
What We Discuss:In this raw and refreshing episode, Lucinda Pikkat (mum of three and style content creator) joins me to unpack the real truth about fashion after kids, no filters, no "bounce back" BS.
You'll Learn:• Why buying "just in case I lose the weight" clothes keeps you stuck (and what to buy instead)• The jean philosophy: how owning multiples of what WORKS beats chasing variety• Why capsule wardrobes might be sabotaging your style (and what to do about it)• Investment pieces that actually scale with body changes through pregnancy and beyond• How Lucinda's body is in the best shape of her life post kids (and why that's possible for you too)• The mindset shift from "bounce back" to "build forward"• Shopping for your actual life vs. your imagined life (lifestyle-first wardrobe strategy)
Key Moments:[03:14] The wardrobe mistake every pregnant woman makes[04:20] How your style evolves with each baby (and why that's okay)[05:17] Why Lucinda's body improved after three kids[06:10] Navigating social media comparison without losing yourself[08:38] Balance over perfection: Smarties for breakfast and other real-life confessions
Connect With Us:📸 Instagram: @themodernmother.pod🎙️ Guest: @lucindapikkat💌 Got a question? DM us @themodernmother.pod
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In this solo reflections episode, I have a real talk with myself, no filters, no pretending everything’s fine. I ask a huge question: is it all worth it if I fail?
I share honestly about what’s been happening behind the scenes, my mental health, running Bubba Cloud and The Modern Mother, and the weight that comes with trying to hold it all together.
This episode isn’t about answers. It’s about truth, empathy, and reminding ourselves that failure doesn’t define us, it reveals what we actually care about.
If you’ve ever felt unseen in your own journey, or like no one really understands your vision, I hope this feels like sitting down with someone who gets it.
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Kath
In this episode, Kath Madelaine Longrig discuss the challenges and insights of motherhood, focusing on postpartum care, body connection, and the importance of self-care. They explore the emotional and physical aspects of healing, share personal experiences, and emphasise the need for better support systems for mothers.
00:03:00 Madelaine's Background and Work
00:09:00 Emotional and Physical Disconnect
00:15:00 The Role of Intuition and Creativity
00:21:00 Societal Pressures on Mothers
00:27:00 Postpartum Care and Support Systems
00:33:00 Personal Stories and Unhinged Moments
00:39:00 Challenges of Raising a Daughter
00:45:00 Societal Expectations and Self-Image
00:51:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Kath
In this episode of The Modern Mother, Kath sits down with Psychic Medium, Kylie Stewart - an intuitive energy healer and guide for women navigating the deep initiations of motherhood. Together, they explore the unseen layers of mothering: womb healing, energetic clearing, spirit babies, and the way intuition becomes louder when we finally slow down enough to listen.
Kylie channels a message for the collective mothers, one that reminds us that motherhood isn’t just a physical experience, it’s a spiritual initiation.
This episode is for the woman who feels something shifting beneath the surface, who’s ready to remember the sacred, energetic power of being a mother.
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In this episode, Kath sits down with Sarah Bragias, creative, mother, and former Block contestant, for an open hearted chat about the unexpected chapters of motherhood.
Sarah opens up about her jolt into motherhood with her son Leo, from navigating intrusive thoughts to finding her sense of self beyond “former The Block contestant” and “Mum.” She shares her experience in the special care unit, where days blurred together like Groundhog Day and survival became second nature.
This is a conversation about identity, resilience, and rebuilding, about the quiet strength found in sterile hospital rooms, the angels disguised as nurses, and the ways women continue to show up, even when everything feels uncertain.
Tune in for a grounded, honest reminder that motherhood isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence.
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Woh! That one came out of nowhere. Are you someone who has mastered keeping the tears in? Have you been in survival mode like this one? I thought I had....But I'd never experienced it this way.
When grief comes...But no ones dead. Holding the mother, a snap of hospital life and the vision for The Modern Mother Pod.
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Welcome to The Modern Mother - an ode to the real, raw and unspoken essence of motherhood.
Hosted by Kath, founder of Bubba Cloud, this space explores the in between of it all, the beauty, the burnout, the love, the loss, and the quiet moments that hold us together.
Here, we talk honestly about modern motherhood: sleep, identity, work, relationships, and the fragments of calm that keep us going. We share stories, reflections, and real conversations that remind us we’re not alone in this season.
For the mothers who love deeply, feel it all, and are just trying to find themselves again.
Because being held isn’t a luxury.... it’s an essential.
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