My Motherhood with Beck Stanton
You are listening to My Motherhood by Beck Stanton. A podcast dedicated to helping women who have become mother’s become confident and clear-minded in themselves.
Do you feel like you don’t even know who you are anymore and are mothering on autopilot because you are constantly triaging the needs of your kids, your home and your life? In this podcast we honestly explore the major changes that every woman goes through when she becomes a mother (matrescence).
We look at the absolute quagmire of a bind that the modern mother finds herself in stuck between having all the options available but none of the support required to actually action any of them well and to top it all off, most of us don’t resemble who we were pre kids and don’t have space to work out who we now are, so there’s no going back or moving forward, we are just getting by doing the most important job of our lives.
My Motherhood is dedicated to supporting you find yourself a motherhood that is authentically aligned to you. I will help you grow practices that will shape your motherhood so it looks like, feels like and sounds like YOU. Which makes it sustainable, genuine and actually really enjoyable.
You will find honesty, reflection, story telling and endless kindness along with a tonne of hint, tips and tricks that will help lighten your load, making room for you to do the work of crafting your motherhood so it is aligned with you.
And remember, you are not alone.
Episodes
37 episodes
#36 Joy Is Not the Dessert—It’s the Main Course
What if joy wasn’t just the cherry on top—but the whole point? In this episode, Beck unpacks the difference between joy and happiness, and explores why joy feels so *vulnerable*—especially for mothers. She introduces the concept of th...
#35 When Motherhood Feels Wrong: What No One Talks About
Is motherhood supposed to feel this hard?In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Beck shares the 10 unmistakable signs that her motherhood wasn’t working for her—and why recognising them changed everything.From consta...
#34 Ten Signs Your Motherhood is Finally in Alignment
Have you ever had a moment in motherhood where you thought, this actually feels right? Not perfect, not effortless, but deeply aligned—like the way you’re parenting and living actually reflects your values, not just the expectations pl...
#33 The 3 Invisible Forces Keeping You Stuck in Survival Mode (And How to Break Free)
Why does motherhood feel like an endless to-do list, no matter how much you get done?If you’re stuck in survival mode—snapping at the little things, running on caffeine and guilt, and feeling like you’re barely keepin...
#32 Why Am I So Overwhelmed—And Why Does Nothing Seem to Help?
Why does motherhood feel so overwhelming? And why do none of the so-called ‘solutions’ actually help? If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in to-do lists, constantly interrupted, and never truly off duty, this episode...
#31 Why I’m Done with Self-Improvement (And What I’m Doing Instead)
“What if the pressure to ‘be better’ is actually holding me back?”If you’ve ever set New Year’s resolutions only to feel like you’re failing by February, this episode is for you. What if, instead of trying to become a shinier, m...
#30 Why Motherhood Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard: A Personal Year in Review
“How do you find balance when life feels like a collision of the old and the new?”In this heartfelt year-in-review episode, Beck Stanton takes you on a reflective journey through a year of profound change, unexpected healing, an...
#29 Why You’ll Never Be the ‘Perfect Mum’—And Why That’s a Good Thing [Comparison Series 5]
“Why do I feel like I’m never enough as a mum?”In this episode of My Motherhood with Beck Stanton, we dive headfirst into the pressures, myths, and impossible ideals shaping modern motherhood. From the "good mother" arc...
#28 How Your Identity Shapes Who You Compare Yourself To [Comparison Series 4]
"Why do I always compare myself to others—and what does it say about me?"In this episode of My Motherhood, we uncover the surprising connection between your identity and the comparisons you make every day. Through relatable stories and ...
#27 How to Enjoy the Christmas You Worked So Hard to Create
Why does Christmas always feel like a marathon, and how can I actually enjoy the magic I’m working so hard to create?In this heartfelt episode of My Motherhood, Beck Stanton dives into the chaos of the holiday season and the emo...
#26 From Inspiration to Isolation: When Comparison Turns Toxic [Comparison Series 3]
Why does comparison feel so heavy, and how can I stop it from stealing my joy?In this episode, we dive deep into the comparison trap, that sneaky mental loop that turns curiosity into judgment and joy into dissatisfaction...
#25 Am I Enough? [Comparison Series 2]
"Am I Enough?" Exploring Self and Social Comparison for Mums Who Want More Peace and Less PressureDo you ever find yourself standing in front of a mirror, caught between who you are and who you think you should be? In this episode, we u...
#24 Why Do We Compare? [Comparison Series 1]
Why do I keep comparing myself to other mums, even when I know it only makes me feel worse?In this thought-provoking episode, we step back in time to explore the evolutionary roots of comparison, uncovering why this instinct to measure ...
♥︎ COMPARISON SERIES INTRODUCTION ♥︎
Comparison is the thief of joy. This makes it way too important to pretend like it's not happening or like it doesn't effect our day to day. This series invites mothers to step back from the relentless pressures of comparison and s...
#23 Why Slowing Down Could Be the Secret to Thriving in Motherhood - with Rachelle Glendon
In this episode of My Motherhood Podcast, we dive deep into the transformative journey of finding oneself in the role of a mother, exploring how slow living can redefine the motherhood experience. Joined by Rochelle Glendon, founder of How to L...
#22 Rediscovering Yourself: From Rock Bottom to Potency with Ange Miller
In this episode, we dive into an empowering conversation with artist and mother Ange Miller as she shares her journey from rock bottom to rediscovering her unique potency and creative power. Ange opens up about the realities of motherhood, the ...
#21 What No One Tells New Mamas (But Every Mother Feels)
Alright, new mamas—this one’s for you. In today’s episode, Beck Stanton delivers a straight-up, no-fluff letter to all the new mums out there. Forget the fairy tales and picture-perfect parenting posts; this is the real talk you need. Beck tack...
#20. You're Doing Better Than You Think
In this warm episode of My Motherhood, we dive into a truth every mother needs to hear: you're doing better than you think. Motherhood often feels overwhelming, and it's easy to focus on what we're not doing "right." But today, ...
#19. How to Make Mum Friends.
In this episode of My Motherhood, we dive deep into one of the most crucial yet often overlooked aspects of the motherhood journey—friendship. Navigating the complexities of motherhood can feel isolating, but it doesn't have to be. In ...
#18. Why We Need The Village
Hi, I’m Beck Stanton, and in this special episode of My Motherhood, I’m thrilled to introduce something I’ve been working on for a long time—The Village. This is a supportive community for mothers who are feeling the weight...
#17. The Junk Drawer of Motherhood: Unpacking the Invisible Load
This episode is for you if:You’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the endless responsibilities of motherhood.You find yourself juggling too many tasks and struggling to keep up.You’ve questioned why the mental load seems ...
#16 Ten Things I'm Doing To Prepare For Spring!
As winter comes to a close, it's the perfect time to prepare for the renewal that spring brings. In this episode, Beck shares her top 10 tips for making the most of the last few weeks of winter while setting the stage for a vibrant and joyful...
#15 Never Alone and Lonely
In this episode of the My Motherhood podcast, we delve into a profound and often unspoken aspect of the motherhood journey: the paradox of feeling constantly surrounded yet deeply lonely. Beck shares her personal reflections on how these two op...
#14 Is it stress or is it overwhelm?
I’ve been mulling over this episode for about nine months, and it’s finally here. Today, we’re diving deep into a topic that resonates with so many of us: maternal overwhelm.In this episode, I share my personal journey and explore the pe...
#13 The Art of the Perfectly Balanced Schedule
I want to share something that's been on my mind for a while, something that's more of a journey than a destination. In this episode, we delve into the delicate dance of creating a perfectly balanced schedule. 🎯🗓️We all feel the weight o...