In this Q&A episode, I answer a listener question so many of us can relate to: how do we stay calm when our toddler is having a full-blown meltdown? I share why tantrums can feel so triggering, what’s happening in our bodies in those moments, and the simple grounding techniques that help me and other parents regulate before reacting.
I also talk about:
This is a warm, honest, and supportive episode designed to help you feel steadier, more understood, and less alone in your motherhood journey.
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In this episode, I sit down with Kendra to talk about the real experience of fostering a baby while raising her own young children. She shares the moment she got the call, what day one looked like, and how she prepared her kids for a foster placement.
We explore what the first year involved — from appointments and family time visits to building relationships with birth parents — and what it felt like to say goodbye after caring for a baby for a year. This is an honest conversation about the emotional reality of fostering, the support you need, and why your life doesn’t have to be perfect to open your home to a child who needs one.
Here are some links to find out more about fostering:
https://www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/about-fostering/what-is-fostering/
https://homeforgood.org.uk/foster
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When I became a mother, I expected change, but I never expected the depth of what I’d lose or the strength of what I’d gain.
In this episode, I open up about the friendships, freedom, and identity shifts that came after having children. I share the honest truth about grieving my old self, rediscovering confidence, and learning to love the woman motherhood created.
You’ll hear me talk about:
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In this episode, I speak with Becca, who left her career in the charity sector to become a stay at home mum. We talk about what it really means to make that choice in today’s world and why it can feel like such a radical act.
We explore identity, ambition, privilege and the confidence it takes to go against the grain. Becca also speaks on how she found purpose and fulfilment at home.
It’s an honest and empowering conversation about choice, confidence and redefining what success looks like in motherhood.
* 14:54 timestamp - We want to clarify in the UK funded childcare hours can only be used with Ofsted-registered providers, which includes nurseries, preschools, playgroups, school nurseries, or registered childminders. See more information here: https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs
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The words we use with our children become the voice they hear inside their heads. In this solo episode, I explore how to help you develop your child's inner voice to be confident, kind and resilient.
I share why this matters to me, what I've learnt through therapy about the power of language, and the simple practices I use at home to strengthen my children’s sense of self.
In this episode, I talk about:
This episode is for parents who want to raise children with confidence, emotional awareness, and a strong sense of inner strength. You will leave feeling inspired, supported, and ready to nurture a positive inner voice in your own home.
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Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why you parent the way you do? In this episode, I sit down with Shivani, an NHS Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, to discuss how our childhood experiences shape the way we show up as parents today.
We unpack what happens when we begin to recognise those inherited patterns and how awareness can help us break free from unhelpful cycles.
We talk about:
This is a reflective and deeply validating conversation for any parent who’s ever caught themselves saying, "I sound like my mum or dad."
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When I decided to have children, I knew it would change my life, but I had no idea how much it would truly cost me. Not just financially, but emotionally too. In this solo episode, I open up about:
* The shocking data on how much mothers lose in earnings and pensions.
* How my husband and I have learned to approach money and partnership as a team.
* The practical steps we have taken to balance finances and reduce pressure in our home.
This episode is about awareness, honesty, and action. The maternity penalty is real, but it does not have to define our future.
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Shianne opens up about her childhood, breaking free from generational cycles, and how becoming a mother has been a healing journey. She speaks about the challenges of intimacy after becoming a mum, choosing the right partner and being intentional in her parenting.
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For the longest time, whenever someone called my child “shy,” I felt the need to jump in with excuses or apologies. “She just woke up” … “She’s like that with everyone.” But deep down, it never sat right with me. Why was I apologizing for my child simply taking her time to warm up?
In this solo episode of Squiggly Motherhood, I share how I moved from feeling awkward and apologetic to becoming an advocate for my kids. I talk about:
* Why the label “shy” can have negative effects on a child’s self-image.
* How I reframe those moments and affirm my child in real time.
* The importance of teaching kids about consent, comfort, and confidence.
* Practical ways adults can connect with children without pushing them to “perform.”
This is an honest look at the power of words and how they shape our children’s inner scripts.
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In this solo episode, I share the 4 key moments that defined my parenting journey. The challenges, the struggle and the learnings.
I talk about:
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Nicole opens up about why she started the Squiggly Motherhood podcast — and the story behind creating a space for honest conversations about parenting. In this solo episode, she shares the doubts she faced, the leap of faith she took, and her vision for building a community that reflects the non-linear, imperfect, and beautiful journey of motherhood. Subscribe for weekly episodes.
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When Rachel’s partner passed away, she was six weeks pregnant and raising a toddler. I can’t imagine the weight of that moment.
In this conversation, Rachel shares so honestly about what it looked like to survive, keep parenting, and eventually find her way back to joy.
We chat about:
And so much more…
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