The Imperfect Mum
Have you heard of Matrescence? If the answer is No and you are feeling stuck overwhelmed and like you've lost who you are in Motherhood this is the Podcast for you.
I'm Natasha a Mum and Therapist and my goal as a Mother is to show my kids that happiness isn't just a myth you read about in fairy tales. I'm on a journey to normalise the transition we go through as Mothers and help you not just survive it but create lives that feel even better than they did before you became a parent.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 72
- Years Active
- 2025
Matrescence
On this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum I am chatting all about Matrescence.
I cover everything from gender roles, the difference between a to do and ta da list and how nobody talks about matresc…
Anxious Mum to Calm Mum
On this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum I am talking all about how to go from Anxious Mum to Calm Mum.
On the episode I discuss everything from why being a calm Mum is so important to me, how to b…
Prioritising Self Care as a Busy Mum with Self Care Expert, Emma Benyon
On this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum I am joined by Self Care Expert & Motherhood Coach, Emma Benyon.
On the episode we discuss how to invite your kids into your own self care practice, the imp…
Relationships After Kids
On this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum I am talking all about Relationships After Kids. On the episode I share my top tips including a Sunday team meeting, sticking to plans with your partner, n…
How to Manage Intrusive Thoughts as a Mum
On this week’s episode of The Imperfect Mum I am chatting all about Intrusive Thoughts. We dive into how they control so many of our decisions, what they are and why we have them.
I also share tools …
Travelling with Children - Sophie, Founder of Just Go Family Travel
On the podcast this week I am joined by Independent Travel Agent & Founder of Just Go Family Travel, my best friend Sophie. In this episode discuss flying with our kids when they were as young as fou…
Parent Relationships & Reparenting Yourself - Harriet, Founder of Unfollowing Mum
On the podcast this week I chat to Harriet Shearsmith who has an amazing podcast, Unfollowing Mum. Harriet is a Mum of 3 and is now estranged from her own Mother. We discuss how relationships with pa…
How I found myself again after becoming a Mum- Zoe Founder of Move Thru
This week I have a guest Zoe founder of Move Through a parent company that helps Mum’s revive their relationships and socialise & she shares her method to grow your relationships and feel like you ag…
Managing Anxiety and Finding Joy
This week on the podcast, I talk about stepping out of your comfort zone. Recently, I've been doing a lot of that, and it's given me a fresh new perspective on what anxiety feels like and why we get …
Magical Summer: Tips and Tools to Reduce Overwhelm and Embrace Joy
"I don't remember Summer holidays as a time of joy or laughter. I remember my Mum being really stressed, juggling so much and putting us in whatever club had space. Like many, my Mum found having you…
My top tips to make your Maternity leave magical.
This week on the podcast I share my tips to start enjoying maternity. I know having a new baby is a lot but it can also be so much fun, I loved my first Matrenity leave. Second time round not so much…
How to raise children who know how to talk about emotions.
So many of us struggle to talk about our feelings and feel like a real burden. In this episode I talk about my own experience of learning to be vulnerable and give you tips on breaking the cycle wit…
I had 8 miscarriages and was told it was just bad luck.- Natalie Lawrence Mindset coach
This week I talk to Natalie Mindset coach, Hypnotherapist and Mum.
I loved this chat with Natalie she has overcome an eating disorder multiple miscarriages life life-limiting anxiety and was close to …
How to not lose your mind when your child isnt sleeping.
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I'm finally back! OMG, I've been so bad at staying consistent with the podcast, which is so annoying because I love doing it.
Anyway, back to getting my sh*t together, and I have an amazing guest t…
Healing your inner child- If you're struggling to be a gentle parent you need this.
One of the bits I think is often missed on all these gentle parenting sites is that being Gentle isn't just how you have to act when you are with your children. If that's what you think that's probab…
Collette Taylor- CEO of Bella Bears Keepsakes: How Sleep Deprivation Made Me Feel Like I Couldn't Look After My Children.
Colette: Mom of 2, Business Owner, and Military Wife.
We talk about her journey through motherhood—the highs, the lows, and why she set up her business because she needed a job that worked around her …
Black and White thinking- Why your brain is lying to you.
You don't want to miss this episode if you struggle with worst-case-scenario thinking and intrusive thoughts or if your glass is always half empty.
I give you practical tips to start feeling more joy …
Tips to stay calm when your children are losing their shit.
One of the toughest aspects of parenting is learning to regulate your own emotions when your children can't regulate theirs. We understand the importance of letting children feel their feelings, yet …
Navigating the the highs and lows of Maternity leave.
This week, I explore how to truly enjoy maternity leave. It can be a very lonely time, but if you find your tribe, it really can feel like a holiday.
It's also a reminder that this isn't the time to b…
Birth, epidurals and Mum shame
In this episode, I share my experience of birth and explore why we are not allowed to talk more honestly about the realities of birth.
Over 45% of women report having a traumatic birth and a huge part…