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Mums F**king Matter

Lucy Wylde

Mums F**king Matter with Lucy Wylde is a weekly podcast aimed at helping Mums to feel more seen and validated in their experiences of motherhood and matrescence. Just because society doesn’t (yet!) respect the monumental role of Mothers, it doesn’t mean that we can’t value ourselves. As a self-advocacy and body literacy coach, burlesque teacher, yoga instructor, perinatal exercise specialist and Mum, Lucy shares her experience, passion and gentle activism for creating greater ease, pleasure and joy in body and mind, to help you adjust to one of life’s biggest transitions; Matrescence.

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Tuesday · 1 hr 11 min
S2 #29 The Beauty of Human Connection Through Writing; An Interview with Rachael B
Rachael is a freelance writer, author/poet and personal coach. She refers to herself as a ‘self-care activist and growth catalyst,’ to describe the work she does to facilitate personal and professional growth, offering a gentle, non-judgemental space for both. Rachael describes poetry as her ‘first love’ when it comes to creativity. Her first collection, 'Sauce Will Thicken on Standing', showcases her accessible, honest and gently powerful style. Her second collection, 'From the Ashes', coming out on October 30th, amplifies the voices of those often unheard, offering recognition, empathy and hope to women who have experienced domestic abuse. And I'm sooooo, very excited to announce that my FIRST published (on paper) poem is featured in 'From The Ashes'. — Thank you Rachael! TRIGGER WARNING: From 40 minutes 10 seconds to 40 minutes 20 seconds I speak briefly about the sexual abuse I experienced. And from 52 minutes to 55 minutes Rachael speaks about her birth experiences with may be triggering. In this episode we speak about: what Rachael does as a 'self-care activist and growth catalyst' the ups and downs and nuances of/in personal growth obtaining a qualification to be taken seriously (in advocating for her son) the power of language, communication and human connection good publishers and bad publishers(!) why body literacy is so key and deeply beneficial for us to practice Themes: matrescence, motherhood, parenting, neurodivergence, healing, personal growth, domestic abuse, poetry We mention Brené Brown, Gabor Maté, Jacky Power and Maddy Bennett. Towards the end, Rachael treats us to reading a poem of her own, called 'Would You? Could You?'. You can buy 'Sauce Will Thicken on Standing' here on Amazon. For 30% off during October you can buy it here. And 'From The Ashes' is available for pre-order now here on Amazon. To learn more about Rachael and her work you can find her here on Instagram, Substack and her website. 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
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October 6 · 17 min
S2 #28 How Are You, In Navigating Life Right Now? (And some useful tips.)
This is 'just' a very honest share on how life is for myself (and many others) right now, with some gentle invitations to reflect and tips on self-care. At the end I share a vulnerable poem I wrote earlier this year. Why not let me know how it lands with you? In this episode I speak about: checking in with how you truly are navigating the world (and it's issues) as an empath not betraying yourself when you're 'fine' you cannot SHINE* the value of peer-to-peer support Themes: grief, parenting, politics, boundaries I mention Caversham Primary School, *Regena Thomashauer and Emma While. At the end, I read 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
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September 29 · 48 min
S2 #27 The Power Of Big Questions (and Awkward Pauses); An Interview with Sarah Lewis
Sarah Lewis is a Reconnection Coach for mid-life women who have ticked the boxes and created the life they "should" have, but now find themselves standing in the middle of it, thinking, "Why doesn't this feel good? Who even am I?"! Sarah lives in Bedfordshire and is a single mum to 2 teenage children. She has spent the last 3 years reconnecting with who she is and rebuilding her life from the ground up after a break up. In this episode we speak about: where I met Sarah (and I'm so glad our paths crossed) the work Sarah does as a Reconnection Coach and why the power of big questions — and awkward pauses self-abandonment and how deeply common it is changing generational patterns in parenting when career and motherhood meet/clash (no blame whatsoever on the Mums, but the systems) Sarah's experiences of Motherhood and Matrescence advocating for our children; where the self-abandonment piece can so often begin Themes: matrescence, motherhood, parenting, neurodivergence, healing, personal growth At the end I share a poem by Kahlil Gibran called 'On Children'. To learn more about Sarah you can find her here on Instagram. 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
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September 22 · 17 min
S2 #26 Etiquette; For Dog Owners
I wanted to share a bit about what I've learned a lot as a dog owner/co-parent. And I think we should be taught more about dogs, as we come across them every day. — Much like learning about and being respectful of different people and the various needs and temperaments we come across. (Or maybe taking no notice if they're just nasty and have no desire to change of course!) In this episode I speak about: what I've learned as a dog 'co-parent'/owner not taking on unsolicited blame/advice how people could help one another and their dogs a bit more Themes: dog behaviour, pet ownership, wellbeing, parenting I mention my boyfriend Roly, Mark Groves and Glamour Woof Pet Services. At the end, I read a poem by Cleo Wade. 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
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September 15 · 44 min
S2 #25 - 20 Years of Matrescence Wisdom; An Interview with Jessie Harrold
Jessie Harrold is a coach, doula and author who has been supporting women through life transitions and rites of passage for nearly twenty years. She works one-on-one with women and mothers in her practice as well as facilitating group programs, circles, rituals, and retreats. A world-leading expert in matrescence (the transition to motherhood), Jessie is the author of the award-winning book Mothershift: Reclaiming Motherhood as a Rite of Passage and the editor of Mother Becoming: Reflections and Scholarship on Matrescence. She is also the author of Project Body Love and the host of The Becoming Podcast. Jessie lives on the east coast of Canada where she mothers her two children, writes, and stewards the land. In this episode we speak about: Jessie, the work she does and the Mi’kmaq’i land that she lives on my pivotal & emotional experience learning about Matrescence Jessie working with and becoming a doula world systems and cultural gaslighting that tries to blame Mothers — before we learn about Matrescence how grief will always come with next chapters, and it's limiting to think otherwise living in cycles with the land, and our menstrual cycle rites of passage & parenting through neurodiversity Themes: matrescence, motherhood, rites of passage, grief and neurodiversity At the end I share a quote from Ruth Allen. To learn more about Jessie see here on her website, and here on Instagram. 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
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September 8 · 23 min
S2 #24 What (Great Things) Happened From Leaving My Comfort Zone
It's been a while since I spoke about burlesque and since then I've hosted TWO sold out shows! So here's an update and in case you're (still) interested in coming to a class, workshop or show. Go on... you won't regret it. In this episode I speak about: how I've grown doing something out of my comfort zone what I aim to do and create in my classes and at my shows more info if you'd like to work with me online how the support of a true loving partner makes ALL the difference what it can take to put an event together nerves about hosting in front of a peer the power of poetry (even if you hated it at school) Themes: burlesque, the witch wound, healing. I mention Zoe Charles, Bréne Brown and my boyfriend Roly Starr. The established performers I speak about are as follows: Scarlett Lipps, Gigi LaPlume, Dianeka Lovestrange, Jacky Power, Dominique Tart, Maria Trevis/Lady Butler, Aurora Fixation, Sunny Rodeo, Phoxy Qurvy, Kathryn Dacre — and my own showgirl Lady Liberata. Photographers Ioana Marinca and Pauline Di Silvestro. At the end, I read a poem by Rupi Kaur. 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
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September 1 · 59 min
S2 #23 "Stop Confusing Women!" (with their training); An Interview with Andy Vincent
Andy is a former colleague, from when we worked in London as personal trainers at The Third Space. He is an absolute wealth of knowledge, a lovely guy and an incredible (online) coach. I'm so glad to be able to have this conversation with a fellow fitness professional who really cares and knows their stuff (that can be quite rare these days)! And I look forward to hearing about you getting lots of wisdom from it. In this episode we speak about: about Andy, his 25 years in the industry and why he works with mostly women now how women are bombarded with information/nonsense online the importance of efficient training when you're time poor the trends in fitness today/societal pressures nervous system care in training (I LOVE this topic and it's something I'm passionate about) the false claims and shoulds aimed at women brilliant Elizabeth Davies of @thiswomanlifts the breath watching out for grifters! Themes: fitness, relationships, women's health, nervous system care, We mention Gary Ward, Stacy Sims, Bret Contreras, Elizabeth Davies and her book 'Training For Your Old Lady Body'. At the end I read a quote from Dan John. To learn more about Andy and his offerings see here on Instagram, and his website andyvincentpt.com. 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
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August 25 · 19 min
S2 #22 Are you proud of YOU? And why it's important.
Are you proud of YOU? It could be something small or something big... In this episode I invite you to think about where you're able to truly feel proud of you, who you are/have become or what you've done (or not done). As always, please feel free to let me know what comes up! In this episode I speak about: what I've noticed and why this topic matters trying to repair from and/or counter the effects of abuse how we (or our inner child) can often look for approval in others some wisdom from Brené Brown and her book 'Strong Ground' Roly and me being as good and strong as we are now embarking on things when we could say "it's too late" having a 'backwards bucket list' Themes: self-belief, abuse, burlesque, relationships I mention Leonora Found and her book 'I'm Fine' and Brené Brown. At the end, I read 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
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August 18 · 1 hr 9 min
S2 #21 Becoming A Magnet For What You Desire; An Interview with Rayne Bryant
Rayne Bryant is an Identity & Business Coach for Women. She is based in Perth, Western Australia and is a Mum to three children. Rayne and I connected via Instagram after I saw her interviewed by a former coach of mine, Rebecca Antonucci. She is an incredibly inspiring woman, helping many after her own experiences. In this episode we speak about: where Rayne is based and the work she does today a bit about Rayne's upbringing, background and what led her to where she is energy work, reiki and discovering Joe Dispenza Rayne talks me through what's on her bookshelf (love this!) parenting and matrescence choosing to be the woman she wants to be, repeatedly and I ask a vulnerable question about money Themes: nervous system care, burlesque, healing, personal development We mention Eckhart Tolle, Esther Hicks, Tony Robbins, Joe Dispenza & Giséle Pelicot. At the end I read a poem by Danielle Doby. To learn more about Rayne and her offerings see here on Instagram, and her Youtube channel. 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
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July 28 · 53 min
S2 #20 Poetry As Therapy; An Interview with Jacky Power
Jacky Power is a Poet (as well as an addiction specialist Psychologist but that's on pause for now) whom I met via Substack. Jacky is also a Mother to three boys/young men and is based in Surrey, UK. Jacky and I get on so well as poets, mothers and women who have overcome some tough stuff. I just love our conversations. Do listen and let me know what you get from this episode. In this episode we speak about: Jacky's purpose, passion, who she is and the work she does her new hobby of learning to play the piano (with a poetic lense!) trauma; and recovering verses assimilating Jacky's journey with work, parenting and poetry teaching our children resilience and that they have resources other than us emotional loneliness Jacky's three different birth experiences why we write and not bypassing the human experience matrescence being honoured at last Themes: poetry, parenting, healing, shame, grief, matrescence, birth We mention Mata Hari, Deb Dana and Jenny Evans. At the end, Jacky reads a beautiful poem of her own called 'Parental Reflections', which is the closing poem this time. To learn more about Jacky and her offerings see here on Instagram, her Substack and her podcast 'Words In The Wilderness'. Jacky is also on Insight Timer (so lovely and relaxing) plus her website is www.jackpower.com. 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
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July 21 · 18 min
S2 #19 Being More Human(!)
It's important to not override our body's very real needs and desires I feel. So, here is an episode about allowing ourselves to be more human; to show things and maybe do more of what we do without masking (moderation may be key of course). — Why? Because we are not robots! And, especially in a world that is becoming more tech crazy than ever, with AI, going 'cashless' and the like. In this episode I speak about: giving less f**ks about 'shoulds', pressures and conditioning being a nervous system friendly personal trainer masculine and feminine energy boundaries and shedding the 'Martyr Mother' role wearing your own hat toxic bosses/colleagues Themes: nervous system care, fitness, boundaries, body literacy, emotional intelligence I mention Christina Perri, Episode #15 of my podcast, Suzy Reading, Sarah Forbes @mamasexbook on IG, Episode #31 with Alex Higham, and Brené Brown. At the end, I read a poem by Tanya Markul. 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
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July 7 · 1 hr 10 min
S2 #18 Helping Parents with Hypnotherapy; An Interview with Laura Styles
Laura Styles is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, mindset coach and Mum of boys on a mission to help as many mums as possible unlearn their patriarchal conditioning and live a life of ease and freedom. Founder of 'The Mindful Generation', she helps self-led mums shed the subconscious beliefs keeping them anxious, overstretched and stuck in martyrdom — and step into a grounded, magnetic, fully expressed version of themselves. In this episode we speak about: Laura's work, where she lives and what makes her happy tending to our children as we and they may need tapping into our maternal wisdom Laura's experience of growing up in a strict religious setting working on your relationship as a couple, the journey that's been and still is unconscious stress addiction and healing your nervous system shedding the shame over the deep feminine healing we may choose to do a bit more about the work Laura does with people Themes: parenting, hypnotherapy, relationships, matrescence, nervous system care We mention Nicky Denson-Elliot, Episode #20 of my podcast called 'Children Are Not Tamagotchis; How To Be Kinder To Yourself As A Mum', Alex Trippier, The Gottmans, and Florence Given. At the end, I share a quote from Laura herself. To learn more about Laura and her offerings see here on Instagram, her website www.mindful-generation.com and her podcast 'Unlearning with Laura'. 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
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June 30 · 15 min
S2 #17 My Next Chapter of Mothering — And How I'm Terrified
Some big feelings have been coming up for me recently, over Matilda finishing up at primary school in a few weeks time(!). I wanted to share this topic for my solo episode in case other Mums/parents relate and hearing my honest experience(s) may be somewhat soothing in the solidarity. WARNING: At 9 minutes 40 seconds to 9 minutes 50 seconds I speak briefly of Father Christmas in case you listen around little ones! In this episode I speak about: parenting, the change for us both and being a sensitive person filling our metaphorical cup so that we can give from a better place my experience of the first year of secondary school the support we've had from school 'anticipatory grief' and naming our feelings Themes: parenting, grief, change, school I mention Alex Trippier (Episode #10 of Series 2), Susan Cain and Lou Hynes. At the end, I read a poem by Donna Ashworth called 'Backbones'. 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
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June 23 · 1 hr 6 min
S2 #16 Escaping Abuse (20 Years Into Marriage); An Interview with Sophie Luminara
I came across Sophie on Instagram, talking about enjoying life after escaping an abusive marriage. I love her openness in what she shares; her recovery, living in Mauritius and thriving after abuse. It was great to speak to another survivor Mama who speaks openly about her experience. Conversations like this and sharing it can help others know they're not alone in their feelings. And that can both change and save lives! Please consider sharing this episode with someone you know and/or on your socials. TRIGGER WARNINGS: We speak about abuse a lot in the episode. Please be mindful in case you may be triggered. From 49 minutes 10 seconds to 53 minutes Sophie speaks about her experience of miscarriage (aka early pregnancy loss), and post-birth health issues which may be upsetting. In this episode we speak about: why Sophie changed her name and why 'Luminara' covert narcissism and leaving an abusive relationship the power of sharing stories yet people want us to be quiet about our difficult experiences — we won't! how vital nervous system care and education is when therapists can let people down... grieving, leaving and the court process the freedom and truth with which we now get to live sharing the messy, fuck 'perfection' and filters Themes: living abroad, motherhood, narcissism, trauma, neurodivergence, burlesque We mention Nicky Denson-Elliot, Jenny Evans, Brené Brown At the end, I read a poem called 'Homes' by Nikita Gill. To learn more about Sophie and her offering of 'Life Reboot Camp' see here on Instagram. 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
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June 16 · 21 min
S2 #15 Shedding the Shame and Degrading Labels
Shame is a huge topic. Not always comfortable to talk about of course, but necessary nonetheless. As well as healing and helpful — transformative even. Shame is rife in so many ways in society. It always has been. And a lot of the time with/projected onto women for reasons that do not make any f**king sense. But when shame is aired it has less power. (So says Bréne Brown.) And I, for one, can testify to that, in many ways. As always, please feel free to let me know what this episode brings up for you; you can contact me on Instagram, and/or at lucy@lucywyldecoaching.com In this episode I speak about: the undue shame of being divorced/separated the shame of being 'overweight' my experience of acne and skin issues feelings around growing older burlesque and sensuality STI's 'just' a MOTHER!? Themes: shame, motherhood, health, abuse I mention Mark Groves, Dr Sophie Brock, Ebony Jane Hensler, Rebecca Antonucci, and Paloma Faith. At the end, I read a quote from Gisèle Pelicot. 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
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June 9 · 1 hr 7 min
S2 #14 Motherhood and 20 Years of/in Burlesque; An Interview with Zoe Charles
Zoe Charles is the Founder of 'The Cheek Of It!' School of Burlesque and Cabaret. She is also a Mum of two boys, a Tedx Speaker, a writer, a poet and Feminine Embodiment Coach and most recently became a Flow Dance Meditation Teacher. Zoe was my first ever podcast guest! And you can listen to our conversation (before I had started burlesque) that aired in January 2024 on Episode #13. In this episode we speak about: Zoe's mission with her work and a bit about her background and training starting up in the geezer bird era the ins and outs of what 'is' and 'isn't burlesque'... not rules per se but guidance the skill of performing and what can give burlesque a bad name the art of holding space and what that can mean self-expression and a barometer for feeling empowered (LOVE this!) running a creative business as a new Mum; the good and the not so good what burlesque has done for me! what led to the need to dance more and teaching Flow Dance Meditation not bypassing the depth of our stories and the human experience Themes: burlesque, motherhood, matrescence, small business life, dance, birth We mention Francesca Blechner, Molly Caro May and Lindsay Jay At the end, I read a poem called 'The Sacred Showgirl Prayer' written by Zoe herself. To learn more about Zoe see here on Instagram and here for more about 'The Cheek Of It!'. 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
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June 2 · 18 min
S2 #13 Making Space For More Awe, Joy, Wonder — and Fun!
Has the fun side of life slipped into the past a little more than you'd like? This is a short and sweet episode to remind you of where more fun can possibly come into play if your life. Also, how much it is needed — to greater or lesser degree — as humans and particularly as grown ups making our way in a stressful world. In this episode I speak about: the joy of burlesque; what it does for me and the ladies I teach improvising with things at home and doing what may seem to be 'childlike' writing and poetry how pets can help with playfulness advocating for ourselves and why it matters; both for ourselves and the next generation(s) Themes: burlesque, parenting, poetry, art, dance I mention Brené Brown. At the end, I read a poem written by me. 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
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May 26 · 1 hr 8 min
S2 #12 Building A More Grief Literate Society; An Interview with Lou Hynes
Lou Hynes is a Grief Specialist on a mission to create a more grief literate society and supporting those living with traumatic grief. It isn't a job for her, it's a purpose, given to her after her incredible husband Pete died suddenly in 2022, leaving her a widow, traumatised, in shock and with three grieving children. Lou re-trained and pivoted her business to supporting others in their grief and making sure the rest of the world know how to compassionately support them. Lou lives in Leeds with her three children, dog Rosie and was most recently at The Buckingham Palace Garden Party in recognition of her charitable work since her husbands sudden death. TRIGGER WARNINGS: From 21 minutes 30 seconds to 24 minutes 11 seconds Lou speaks about the decline of her husband's health and consequent passing away. From 35 minutes to 38 minutes 20 seconds Lou speaks about early pregnancy loss (aka miscarriage). In this episode we speak about: a bit about what Lou does and her vision how we dress and the psychology of colour the passionate and heart-led why in Lou's work some of the awful ways people can treat a grieving person; turning their backs, asking the wrong questions the hurdles there can be and how poor some counselling services can be in their onboarding process (re-traumatising people) the various types of grief we can experience (and ways our body can hold it) Lou's experience(s) of matrescence and the births of her 3 children living in survival mode, nervous system health and giving ourselves a break (plus giving less fucks about others' opinions!) Themes: grief, parenting, emotional literacy, counselling, early pregnancy loss, matrescence, solo parenting, nervous system care We mention Lou's husband Pete, Jenny Evans and Samantha Murrell (Episode #109) At the end, I read a poem called 'Dash' by Linda Ellis. To learn more about Lou see here on Instagram and here for The Grief Lounge. Lou supports grieving people in 1:1 work, through her monthly FREE grief support group The Grief Lounge and is soon to be launching a private membership for those with traumatic grief. 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.
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May 19 · 13 min
S2 #11 My First Dog; Molly (the German Sheppard)
This is a short (and sweet) episode about our new dog, Molly. It's been lovely and something new to adjust to having a big, fluffy, gentle giant of a dog in our lives. To learn more about Molly, have a listen. In this episode I speak about: how healing it's been to get Molly after Roly having such a reactive dog Matilda's love of dogs Molly's gentle nature and the settling in process Themes: dogs, healing At the end, I read a poem that I don't know the author of. 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
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May 12 · 1 hr 10 min
S2 #10 Dads Supporting Mums for the Win; An Interview with Alex Trippier
Alex Trippier is a writer, speaker, podcast host, husband and father. He is an emerging voice on parenting and the role of men in family life. Alex has immersed himself in the work of leading mothers and parenting experts, exploring women’s lived experiences, mental load and family life. Alex brings a compassionate, feminist perspective to a growing international audience and writes regularly for 'The i' as well as having been cited in Grazia and Marie Claire. I connected with Alex on Instagram and I LOVED this conversation — and the laughs! He is brilliant and admirably honest about himself and his journey. In this episode we speak about: Alex's reels and his activism in the parenting space the problem with assumptions why so many couples can suffer after having children doing the work on ourselves, midlife 'crises' and individuation what doing burlesque did for me (on a deeper level than people may think) enjoying life as a couple more and Eve Rodsky's book 'Unicorn Space' gender norms and how men and women are judged in society Alex's (great) observations of matrescence and why self-advocacy matters responsibilities and the words we use navigating social media, self-worth and ego the medicine that tears can hold Themes: patriarchy, matrescence, patrescence, parenting, self-advocacy, domestic abuse We mention Charlotte Warne Thomas, Lucy Jones, Martin Amis, Richard Reeves, Eve Rodsky, Carl Jung, Terry Real, Leah Ruppanner and Steve Biddulph To learn more about Alex see here on Instagram, click here for his writing for 'The i Paper' and Alex's podcast is called 'Be A Happier Parent', available on all platforms. At the end, I read a poem called 'Guest House' by Rumi. 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.

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