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In Mother Words | Conversations on Motherhood with Steph Ting

Opening up space for mama stories — the unspoken truths of motherhood that are real, raw, and reflective. In Mother Words is a motherhood podcast exploring what being a mum really feels like. Through stories and reflections, we talk about pregnancy loss, postpartum recovery, identity shifts, second pregnancies, returning to work, the mental load, and what social media doesn’t show — reminding every mum she is not alone. Follow In Mother Words for mama stories that redefine what motherhood truly

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25:31

Drowning in Parenting Advice: Montessori, Sibling...

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2025/12/05

Are modern moms feeling empowered by parenting philosophies — or overwhelmed by them? In this episode, Steph speaks with Ola, a Montessori playgroup guide, kids physiotherapist, and mom of two, about finding clarity in a world full of advice.Ola shares her journey from traditional teaching to Montessori education, the challenges she faced when welcoming a second child, and the moments that made her question everything she thought she knew about parenting. Through her story, we explore what happens

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20:38

Redefining Success Beyond Grades | In Mother Words...

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2025/11/14

In Singapore, success is often tied to academic performance — but what happens when that pressure affects our children’s emotional well-being… and our own?In this episode of In Mother Words, I sit down with Marilyn, an educator with more than 10 years of teaching experience, a mum to a strong-willed six-year-old, and the co-founder of ARTÉ Pickleball. Marilyn has spent years observing how children learn, how they cope, and how parents often shoulder silent emotional burdens. Together, we talk

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21:30

I Said No to Chemo — A Mother’s Journey of Courage...

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2025/10/31

When Janet first heard the word “cancer,” her world went still.As a mother, wife, and business owner, she made a choice that many might question — she said no to chemotherapy. A year later, when the cancer returned stronger than before, Janet faced a new decision — one that would redefine her courage, her motherhood, and her sense of self. In this heartfelt conversation, Janet shares how fear turned into strength, how motherhood gave her the will to fight, and how surviving breast cancer

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27:37

Love Beyond Distance: A Mother’s Courage to Let...

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2025/10/27

“Love doesn’t have to be anchored in proximity.” In Part 3 of our In Mother Word's Breast Cancer Awareness & Motherhood series, Steph speaks with Jen — a single mother, survivor, and woman whose story redefines love and motherhood. From walking out of an abusive marriage with ₹7,000 in her pocket to starting anew in Singapore, Jen’s journey is one of love, sacrifice, and faith. Just as she was ready to reunite with her daughter, the pandemic hit — and later, a stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis

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22:33

I Was Pregnant When They Told Me I Had Breast Cancer

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2025/10/17

When Faith was pregnant, she was told she had stage 2 breast cancer.In this powerful episode of In Mother Words, she shares what it was like to face an impossible choice — to fight for her own life while carrying new life within her. Through tears, courage, and faith, Faith opens up about going through chemotherapy during pregnancy, drawing strength from her daughter, and how the experience reshaped her view of motherhood and purpose. This episode is part of our 4-part series on Breast Cancer

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21:40

The Day I Told My Children I Have Cancer

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2025/10/09

When Susan was diagnosed with breast cancer, she faced one of the hardest moments of her life — telling her three young children.In this deeply moving conversation, Susan opens up about the fear, heartbreak, and unexpected strength that came from sharing the truth with her family. From the moment her daughter asked, “Mommy, are you going to die?” to the day she invited her children to help shave her head, Susan’s story reminds us that resilience isn’t about being a superhero — it’s about presence,

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26:43

“I Thought I’d Never Be a Mother”: Pregnancy Loss &...

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2025/10/01

A tender story of loss, resilience, and renewal after pregnancy loss.What happens when hope feels lost? In this deeply moving episode of In Mother Words, Steph speaks with Shaz, a mum of two who once believed she would never carry a child to term. After experiencing multiple miscarriages during Covid, Shaz opens up about grief, guilt, and the fear that she might never become a mother — and how she slowly found renewal through family, faith, and the arrival of her children. This is a story of loss,

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21:00

When Birth Doesn’t Go as Planned: Your Story Still...

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2025/09/19

What happens when birth doesn’t go as planned — and your story doesn’t unfold the way you hoped? In this episode of In Mother Words, I sit down with Sulin Corella, postpartum doula and founder of Papaya Wellness, to explore the emotional side of birth that is often overlooked.We talk about what it means to hold space for mothers, why expectations can create guilt and shame, and how to begin healing from unexpected or traumatic birth experiences. Sulin shares her first birth client story, the idea

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15:31

From Anxiety to Empowerment: Maud’s Hypnobirthing Story

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2025/09/12

From fear to empowerment: how hypnobirthing reshaped Maud’s journey into motherhood.When Maud became a mother, she was terrified of giving birth. That fear led her to discover hypnobirthing — a practice that not only transformed her experience of childbirth, but reshaped the course of her life. In this episode, Maud opens up about how motherhood pushed her to release a former identity, grieve the loss of a business she once poured everything into, and slowly rebuild from a place of self-trust

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22:44

Who Are We Outside of “MOM”? | Finding Yourself After...

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2025/08/30

Before motherhood, Kashmira was a founder, poet, and improv artist. Then, she became a mother overnight — an identity shift that changed everything.In this moving conversation, Kash shares what it takes to lose and slowly rediscover yourself — and what finding yourself after motherhood really looks like. We talk about the guilt that lingers even in “me time,” the hidden pressures mothers carry, and the daily courage it takes to redefine what being a “good mom” really means. If you’ve ever felt like

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26:26

E4. Postpartum Recovery: Beyond Your Body

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2025/08/22

What does real postpartum recovery look like? In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Laura — a senior physiotherapist and pelvic health specialist — to unpack the often-overlooked realities of healing after birth.We go beyond the surface to talk about: Pelvic health and invisible postpartum injuries The myth of “bouncing back” after pregnancy Emotional overwhelm and mental health in the postpartum period Why mothers need support systems that focus on them (not just the

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17:37

2nd-Time Mom - When You Feel Like You Should Know Better

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2025/06/29

Second Pregnancy: Uncertainty, Self Trust, and Lessons | Real Talk for Second-Time Moms You’ve had a baby before—so why does pregnancy the second time around still feel so uncertain? In this episode of In Mother Words, Steph sits down with Jen, a working mom pregnant with her second child, to talk honestly about the emotional complexity of a second pregnancy. They explore: - The pressure to "have it all figured out" - Why self-doubt creeps in again - Guilt around asking for help - Letting go

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09:52

How He Shows Up: A Father's Day Thank You

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2025/06/14

This Father’s Day, we’re flipping the script.In this special episode of In Mother Words, we pause to honour the fathers—through the eyes of moms. So often, we speak from a place of overwhelm or frustration (I know I’ve been there too). But today, we ask 6 heartfelt questions to reflect on how our partners show up, love, and lead in their own way. This is our way of seeing them, acknowledging them, and giving back. I hope this conversation blesses your heart. Questions: 1:57 - How does your partner

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18:49

What Social Media Doesn't Show Us

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2025/05/31

Social media often glorifies motherhood and they filter out the realities that we really face. This kind of puts us in a mode where we compare ourselves, we strive for perfection, and it doesn't do us any favors. This conversation today is between three mothers who are passionate about sharing the realities that affect all of us, and I hope you enjoy our conversation. Leave a comment and share your thoughts with us! Looking forward to hearing from you!

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21:05

Returning to Work After Baby: What No One Tells You

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2025/05/16

There’s a version of motherhood we’re shown: The perfect photos, the smiling baby, the mom who somehow does it all. And then there’s the version no one talks about. The silence in the house when your partner goes back to work. The guilt of answering work emails while your newborn cries. The tears you cry alone because your baby won’t latch… and you’re convinced it’s your fault. In today’s episode, I sit with Wanda - A founder, a speech therapist, and a new mother - as she shares what happened

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02:11

So, why "In Mother Words"?

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2025/05/15

Nothing prepared me for how profoundly becoming a mama would challenge and reshape me. Five years in, I’m still learning, still growing. This podcast is part of that ongoing journey — a quest for truth, connection, and a deeper understanding of what motherhood really means, beyond the noise and pressure. In Mother Words — is my reminder that sometimes, a simple conversation can be a lifeline. It is my hope to create an avenue for raw, reflective stories that speak to the heart of

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