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The Happy Mama Movement with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz

Amy Taylor-Kabbaz

Motherhood changes us. As the generation who were told we could do anything and be anything we want to be, accepting the changes that come with motherhood can be very difficult.This podcast is a collection of stories of matrescence, motherhood, womanhood and change, told by our Mama Rising coaches and mothers around the globe. Through our stories and community, we hope that the wisdom of the rite of passage of matrescence spreads far and wide, and that we can begin to change the way we see, value

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#320 | NAVIGATING MOTHERHOOD AND GRIEF | WITH HALEY...

The Happy Mama Movement with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz ·

2025/11/18

Welcome Back, to the Happy Mama Movement PodcastIn this heartfelt conversation, I met with Hayley Smith to discuss the often hidden experiences of motherhood, particularly in the face of grief and illness.Hayley shares her journey as a mother of three, focusing on the harrowing diagnosis of her daughter, Elsie Rae, with cancer. They explore the emotional turmoil of navigating a child's illness, the lack of support for parents, and the importance of normalizing conversations around grief. Hayley

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#319 | BRINGING MATRESCENCE INTO HOSPITAL BIRTHING...

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2025/11/11

WELCOME BACK TO THE HAPPY MAMA MOVEMENT PODCAST.In this weeks episode, I speak with Emily Mitchell to explore the concept of matrescence, our grand transition into motherhood, and the importance of support systems during the postpartum period.Emily shares her personal journey, including the trauma of her first birth experience and how it shaped her understanding of motherhood. We discuss the creation of resources aimed at educating new mothers about matrescence and the collaborative efforts with

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# 318 | BREAKDOWNS LEAD TO BREAKTHROUGHS | WITH MANDY...

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2025/11/04

Welcome back, Mama's.This week, Amanda Jackson and I explore the profound journey of motherhood and Matrescence, discussing the emotional and physical transformations that come with becoming a mother. We delve into the struggles of adjusting to new identities, the importance of self-care, and the need to listen to one's body. Amanda shares her personal experiences and insights from her book, emphasizing the significance of community support and the healing power of sharing stories among mothers.Some

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#317 | TAKE THE MIC | POST-DIAGNOSIS MOTHERHOOD |...

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2025/10/30

Welcome back to The Happy Mama Movement Podcast.In this Take the Mic episode, I’m honoured to share the voice of Kirsten Calloran — a Mama Rising coach and lactation consultant from County Wicklow, Ireland — whose story reaches straight into the heart of motherhood’s deepest transformations. Kirsten invites us into her journey through post-diagnosis motherhood — the moment her son’s autism diagnosis opened a second matrescence, a new becoming that reshaped everything she thought she knew about

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#316 | UNDERSTANDING MATERNAL AMBIVALENCE | WITH DR...

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2025/10/21

WELCOME, MAMAS, TO THE MAMA MOVEMENT PODCAST.In this conversation, Today Dr. Margot Lowy and myself delve into the often overlooked topic of maternal ambivalence, exploring the complex emotional landscape of motherhood.Dr. Lowy emphasizes the importance of acknowledging both the loving and bitter feelings that come with being a mother, advocating for open discussions about these emotions to foster genuine connections and understanding. The conversation also addresses common misconceptions about

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#315 | HEALING FROM ABUSE AND FINDING YOUR STRENGTH...

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2025/10/14

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast.Today I’m joined by Lucy Wylde — coach for women and mothers, matrescence guide, personal trainer, and perinatal wellbeing specialist.With raw honesty and poetic strength, Lucy shares the story of her early experiences of motherhood — from medical trauma and personal betrayal to powerful reclamation — and how she rose from the fire to support others in doing the same.WE TALK ABOUT:The Birth She Never ExpectedHow five days of labour

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#314 | THE REAL BATTLE OF MANAGING WORK AND...

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2025/10/07

In this conversation, Ashley Chang and I discuss the challenges faced by working mothers in balancing their careers and family life.Ashley shares her personal experiences and insights from her research on the struggles of working parents, emphasizing the need for support systems and the importance of recognizing the mental load that comes with parenting. They explore the concept of creating a supportive environment for mothers, including the role of executive assistants in alleviating some of the

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#312 | THE REBUBLIC OF PARENTHOOD | WITH RHIANNON...

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2025/10/01

Welcome, dear listener, to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast.In this conversation, Amy Taylor-Kabbaz speaks with Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett — journalist, author, and columnist for The Guardian and Vogue — about the profound emotional and political layers of motherhood. Through her own journey, Rhiannon reflects on the uncertainty of choosing to have children, the unspoken vulnerability that follows, and the urgent need for better systems of care and community support for parents

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#313 | TAKE THE MIC| RECLAIMING SEXUALITY IN...

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2025/10/01

Welcome back, beautiful mamas, to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast.In this heartfelt and deeply persona TAKE THE MIC episode, Lee Tracey — a Sex Educator, Matrescence Coach, Yoga Teacher, and Acupuncturist — shares her story of awakening, healing, and reclamation. Through her own matrescence journey, Lee uncovered not only the physical challenges of postpartum life but the profound transformation of identity, sexuality, and self that comes with becoming a mother.Drawing on both

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#311 | NORMALISING BREAKS AND BREAKDOWNS | AMY TAYLOR...

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2025/10/01

Welcome back, mamas.In this return episode, I want to share something close to my heart — a reflection on my own journey through burnout, vulnerability, and change. Over the past few months, I’ve been reminded just how hard it can be to pause, to admit that we’re struggling, and to honour our need for rest. Motherhood asks so much of us, and yet within the breaking down, there is always a quiet invitation to begin again — softer, truer, more aligned with who we’re becoming.Key Takeawways: :🌸 The

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#310 | HOW TO ACTUALLY EMBODY SELF-COMPASSION | WITH...

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2025/06/18

Welcome to this episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast. Today, I’m joined by mindfulness teacher and founder of The Compassion Project, Belinda Haan. With warmth and honesty, Belinda shares how perfectionism and self-doubt marked her early motherhood years—and how compassion, not criticism, became her most powerful tool.We talk about:Unrealistic BeginningsHow the "Huggies ad" version of motherhood left Belinda isolated, ashamed, and exhausted in her early years as a mum.The Deepest RegretWhy

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#309 | TAKE THE MIC | WITH DR. ANGELE CLOSE

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2025/06/11

Welcome to this soulful and deeply honest episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast.In today’s solo Mama Rising story, we hear from Dr. Angele Close — clinical psychologist, author, and motherhood coach — as she shares her personal matrescence journey.What began with the excitement of becoming a mother to three children unfolded into a deeply transformative path through burnout, grief, intergenerational trauma, and ultimately, healing.We’re invited into her story — one filled with honesty, insight,

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#308 | WHY SUPPORTING THE MAMA IS WHAT NEURODIVERSE...

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2025/06/04

A fresh perspective for the overwhelmed motherWelcome, dear listener, to another honest and heartfelt episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast.Today, I’m joined by the remarkable Stacey Erin — Social Worker, Therapist, Coach and a fiercely loving mother who works with families navigating the social and emotional wellbeing of neurodivergent children. With deep compassion and no-nonsense wisdom, Stacey names the invisible weight so many mothers carry — and offers both fierce truth and tender support

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#307 | MATERNAL ACTIVISM THROUGH OUR STORIES | WITH...

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2025/05/29

Welcome to this soul-stirring episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast. Today, I’m joined by Jayde Kirchert — mother, writer, director, and Artistic Director of Citizen Theatre. Jayde’s latest work Ripening explores the complex terrain of motherhood and birth through a bold, theatrical lens — and in this deeply honest conversation, she shares her own story of labour, loss, transformation, and creative awakening.We discuss:The Birth They Don’t Tell You AboutWhy honest preparation matters more than

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#306 | PUTTING MOTHERHOOD ON YOUR RESUME | WITH GIFTY...

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2025/05/20

Redrawing the Lines: Boundaries, Worth, and the True Value of MotherhoodWelcome to this powerful new episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast.Today, I’m joined by Gifty Enright — wellbeing and diversity expert, author, and internationally respected leadership coach. With her signature wit and wisdom, Gifty challenges the status quo and reminds us that the job of raising the next generation isn’t just important — it’s foundational to our entire society.We talk about:The Lines We Draw Define the

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#305 | TAKE THE MIC | WITH CLAIRE HOLLOWAY

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2025/05/06

A Quiet Moment Together on The Happy Mama Movement PodcastIn this solo episode, we're joined by one of our incredible Mama Rising® Movement Facilitators, Claire Holloway—a devoted guide for women on the journey of matrescence and the founder of The Centre of Bright Beginnings. Claire opens her heart and shares her personal story of becoming a mother, what surprised her, what healed her, and how she now supports others navigating their own bright beginnings.We talk about:Shifting Expectations of

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#304 | NAVIGATING GRIEF AND MOTHERHOOD | WITH ILANA...

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2025/04/29

Welcome to The Happy Mama Movement Podcast.This week’s guest is Ilana Yahdav — a certified grief educator, storyteller, and advocate for reimagining our relationship with grief, especially during the profound identity shift of motherhood. In this deeply affirming conversation, we explore the powerful intersection between matrescence and grief, and how validating our emotions can lead to profound healing.We talk about:The transformative power of grief: Ilana shares how the loss of her father plunged

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#303 | EMOTIONAL FLOODING AND WHY WE EXPLODE | WITH...

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2025/04/23

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast. Today, I’m joined by Gayane Aramyan, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in perinatal mental health.With warmth, wisdom, and lived experience, Gayane helps us explore what’s really happening beneath the surface of anger, conflict, and overwhelm in early parenthood and how we can begin to heal and reconnect.We get deep into the weeds:The Calling Shaped by Experience:How Gayane’s journey into therapy began in her

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#302 | PARENTING CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN HERE BEFORE |...

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2025/04/08

Welcome to this Light-filled episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast.Today, I'm thrilled to be joined by the remarkable Amy Molloy—an award-winning journalist, editor, author, and the creative force behind the hit podcast The Space, which has garnered over 6 million downloads. Amy's dedication to "words that move the world forward" has led her to craft compelling narratives that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide.In Our Conversation, We Explore:The Wisdom of Children: Reflecting on the

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#301 | TAKE THE MIC | WITH MELISSA BLUM

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2025/03/26

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast!In this heartfelt talk, Melissa Blum, the founder of Into Full Bloom, a coaching service dedicated to supporting mothers takes the mic and shares with us her story.Melissa is a Mama Rising Facilitator, a soon-to-be certified life coach, an engineer, and a mother herself. She brings a rich blend of experience in environmental engineering, psychology, and grief work to her practice, helping mothers navigate both the joy and the loss

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