Motherloading Podcast
Society & Culture
About
Welcome to Motherloading - the unfiltered podcast for women and mums who are done pretending everything’s fine. Hosted by Nicky and Michelle, two real, unapologetic women navigating the messy, beautiful chaos of motherhood and womanhood.This is your safe space for the conversations women aren’t having enough of - the ones we’re often too embarrassed, ashamed, or afraid to talk about, but so many of us are living through. We’re not polished, not perfect - just raw, honest, and a little bit nuts.Join us for authentic conversations, relatable stories, and empowering insights that remind you: you’re no...
Episodes
- “Having It All Was a Male PR Campaign” — Amy Golding, CEO Steven Bartlett Private Office
Amy Golding, CEO of Steven Bartlett's private office, shares her experiences and challenges the pervasive myth of "having it all." The episode explores the realities of balancing a high-profile career with personal life, including a critic…
- Confidence Is Bred From Parents: What Kids Really Need to Hear | Josh from Fit For All
This episode of Motherloading Podcast features Josh from Fit For All, discussing how parents can build confidence in children. They explore the negative impact of comparison and social media, the nature of nerves, and the significance of a…
- Why Does ADHD get missed in Women? (Masking, Coping & Burnout)
Hester Grainger shares her experience of being diagnosed with ADHD in her 40s, discussing the challenges of masking, burnout, and the unique aspects of ADHD in women. The episode covers navigating neurodiversity within a family and workpla…
- Why I Walked Away From a £24M Deal Before Giving Birth | Sedge Beswick
Sedge Beswick discusses her decision to walk away from a £24 million deal shortly before giving birth and explores the challenges of balancing a high-pressure career with motherhood. The conversation covers identity shifts, redefined ambit…
- The Mental Load That’s Quietly Breaking Couples | Alex Trippier
This episode features couples coach Alex Trippier discussing the mental load and cognitive labor in relationships, exploring parent dynamics, and introducing the concept of relationship prehab to address resentment before it develops.
- High-Functioning, Silently Unravelling | Dr Tuesday Watts on Modern Motherhood
Dr. Tuesday Watts joins the Motherloading Podcast to discuss the phenomenon of high-functioning women who feel overwhelmed and silently unravelling. The episode explores the unseen mental and emotional load, the internal struggles of outwa…
- Body Grief: The Part of Motherhood Nobody Warns You About
This episode of Motherloading discusses postpartum body grief, covering the physical, emotional, and psychological shifts during matrescence. It addresses body image, identity loss, exhaustion, intimacy, and the mental load, reassuring lis…
- Why So Many Women Are Quietly Blowing Up Their Lives Motherhood, identity and the invisible load
In the Season 2 premiere, hosts Nicky and Michelle return to discuss their personal experiences with the challenges of modern motherhood. They cover topics like the invisible load, burnout, identity shifts, body image, relationship strain,…
- How talking Sh*t made this Mum's business hit 6 figures in 5 weeks
Joely Gabrielle, co-founder of gut health brand We Are Regular, shares how the business hit six figures in five weeks by openly discussing taboo topics like poo. The episode also covers traumatic pregnancy, postnatal anxiety, motherhood
- We Survived Season 1 : A Motherloading Highlight Reel
This Motherloading Podcast highlight reel celebrates Season 1 with hosts Nicky and Michelle, featuring memorable moments of vulnerability, laughter, and empowering conversations that define the show's focus on raw honesty and female empowe…
- Meltdowns, Motherhood & Making Sense of It All : Raising Neurodivergent Kids (and Big-Feeling Ones)
In this episode of Motherloading, Nicky, Claire, and Robyn share their experiences parenting neurodivergent children, covering early signs, diagnosis, emotional challenges, and practical self-regulation techniques.
- Inside a Toxic Love : Gaslighting, Narcissism & The Moment She Walked Away
Nicky Dwyer discusses her experience with a narcissist, covering red flags, manipulation tactics, recognizing the relationship's harm, and the process of rebuilding strength and leaving. The episode addresses the myth that only weak women…
- Nobody Told Us This : Pelvic Floor, Postpartum Recovery & Bra Mistakes
Nicky and Michelle host Claire, a women's health specialist, to discuss postpartum recovery, pelvic floor function, and common physical changes women experience. They address myths about postpartum health and offer practical tips for under…
- Part 1 : Sobriety, Manifestation & the Moment She Walked Away: The Day Michelle Chose Herself
In this Motherloading episode, Michelle details her transformative journey to sobriety, starting from a "weekend party girl" to embracing clarity, fitness, and purpose. She discusses the decision to stop drinking, the practical tools like…
- Part 2: Working Mum, Wild Past: Nicky’s Deepest Confessions & The Apprentice Plot Twist
In Part 2 of Motherloading, Nicky shares her past struggles and transformation, including her experience on The Irish Apprentice. She reflects on the challenges of balancing ambition with motherhood and the feeling of not being good enough.
- Our Skin is Also Tired : An Honest Chat on Treatments & Tweakments
Hosts Nicky and Michelle talk with Faye, founder of Epidermic Clinic, about aesthetic treatments, differentiating between injectables and non-invasive options, and enhancing natural beauty to boost confidence.
- Baby Sleep, Reflux & the ADHD Connection - hear from our expert
Motherloading Podcast hosts Nicky and Michelle are joined by holistic sleep coach Emily to discuss gentle, effective sleep strategies for babies and children, inspired by her own experiences with infant reflux and sleep issues. The episode…
- Naked Twister, Getting the Giggles & Listener Stories
In this episode of Motherloading, hosts Nicky and Michelle share listener stories and feedback. They offer candid, humorous, and unfiltered advice on motherhood and womanhood, celebrating their community.
- Burpees, Business, and Badassery
Motherloading hosts Nicky and Michelle are joined by Zoe and Danielle, founders of The Bodhi Club, to discuss the challenges and realities of building a business alongside motherhood. They explore creating a supportive wellness community f…
- Biohacking Female Health and Hormones : Advice From a Female Health Expert
Motherloading Podcast
- I Had A Baby Not A Lobotomy
Nicky and Michelle host Motherloading, discussing the chaotic and often hilarious world of motherhood, sharing the good, bad, and messy parts of raising children and navigating societal judgment.
- 2. The Sex Talk (Female Edition)
In this episode of Motherloading Podcast, hosts Nicky and Michelle share a candid conversation about female sexuality, intimacy, and body image through the lens of motherhood. They discuss personal experiences, libido changes, and the pres…
- 3. Miscarriage, Fertility and Moving Forward
Hosts Nicky and Michelle share personal experiences with miscarriage, discussing the grief, guilt, and healing process. The episode also touches on Nicky's IVF journey, offering a raw and emotional perspective on loss and hope.
- 4. Money Talks - To Plan Is To Prosper
Motherloading hosts Nicky and Michelle are joined by Emmelia Powell to discuss practical money management, budgeting, and investing for families. The episode covers saving strategies and teaching children financial literacy, aiming to empo…
- 1. Marriage, Divorce And Everything In-Between!
In the first episode of Motherloading, hosts Nicky and Michelle share an honest conversation about marriage, divorce, rediscovering themselves, and navigating life after leaving a relationship. They touch upon the challenges of dating agai…
- Motherloading Trailer
This is a trailer for the Motherloading Podcast, with links to their Instagram and TikTok accounts. The podcast is produced by TAEPodcast.