The Mama Circle

• 49. When motherhood GIVES more than it TAKES

  In today’s episode, I’m taking a step back to reflect on the gifts motherhood has given me through my son, Jackson.This is the softer side of the story... the one where motherhood gives more than it takes. From clarity and courage to the kind of love that remakes you from the inside out, these are the lessons that changed me.It’s not a sugarcoated list, either. Some of these “gifts” came wrapped in exhaustion and tears. But they’ve all shaped me into someone stronger, softer, and more grounded than before.If you’ve found motherhood to be both a teacher and a test, this one’s for you.In this episode:The five gifts motherhood gave meWhy “barely making it” can still mean you’re winningHow love redefines your standards for everything elseWhat it really means when motherhood gives back Join a loving community of mums in IT'S A LOT – free for 30 days.We talk about this kind of stuff in It's A Lot. So, if you’re feeling shaky having brought your new baby home, in the trenches of toddlerhood or just need a place to share the joys of being a mama with people who get it, this is your new support network. The best part? It’s all via voice notes ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nataliekmartin.com/mama-circle⁠⁠⁠⁠👉🏽 Reset from chaos to calm in minutes The Overwhelmed to Grounded Toolkit gives you three simple, real-life tools to help you recalibrate without adding more to your to-do list. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download it here.⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to share your thoughts on this episode? Comment on Spotify or:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@natalie.kmartin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠☕️ Support my work: if you’re enjoying my podcast, you can buy me a virtual coffee here! Thank you 🫶🏽 buymeacoffee.com/nataliekmartin⁠⁠📢 Don’t forget to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode

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• 48. The real reason mums are exhausted - hello, The Mental Load!

  You know that feeling when you’re wiped out but can’t explain why? You’ve been running on autopilot, juggling birthday gifts, nap schedules and meal plans, but it’s not just the doing that’s exhausting. It’s the thinking about everything.In this episode, Nat dives into the real reason mums are exhausted: the mental load. She unpacks how it quietly drains mothers, how gender roles and social conditioning created it, and what to do when you feel like the household project manager instead of an equal partner.You’ll hear:What the mental load actually looks like day to dayWhy it’s not about doing too much, but holding too muchHow gender roles and conditioning keep mums overloadedThe resentment loop that creeps into relationshipsHow to start sharing the load without another argument🎧 Listen if you’ve ever felt like the manager of your household instead of a partner in it.Because it’s not just you, and it’s not what you think.🤩 Join a loving community of mums in IT'S A LOT – free for 30 days.We talk about this kind of stuff in It's A Lot. So, if you’re feeling shaky having brought your new baby home, in the trenches of toddlerhood or just need a place to share the joys of being a mama with people who get it, this is your new support network. The best part? It’s all via voice notes ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nataliekmartin.com/mama-circle⁠⁠⁠⁠👉🏽 Reset from chaos to calm in minutes The Overwhelmed to Grounded Toolkit gives you three simple, real-life tools to help you recalibrate without adding more to your to-do list. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download it here.⁠⁠⁠Want to share your thoughts on this episode? Comment on Spotify or:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@natalie.kmartin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠☕️ Support my work: if you’re enjoying my podcast, you can buy me a virtual coffee here! Thank you 🫶🏽 buymeacoffee.com/nataliekmartin⁠⁠📢 Don’t forget to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode

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• 47. When having a baby breaks your marriage (and why it really happens)

  So many of us feel blindsided by how much motherhood changes our relationships. Nobody warns you how having a baby can completely rewrite the dynamics between you and your partner...the exhaustion, the resentment, the unspoken mental load.In this episode, Nat reads two Reddit posts from mums whose marriages started crumbling after having kids and reflects on why it really happens. From the invisible load to unmet needs, shifting identities, and structural cracks that existed long before the baby, this one’s a deep, honest look at why modern motherhood leaves so many couples struggling to stay connected.If you’ve ever wondered, “Is it just us?” — you’re not alone.In this episode:The difference between structural vs. circumstantial relationship strainWhy unmet needs (sleep, rest, connection) turn into resentmentHow the mental load creeps in and erodes partnershipWhen to question if staying together is helping or harmingWhy separation isn’t failure, and what rebuilding support looks likeListen if you’re:Feeling unseen or unsupported in your relationshipWondering if your marriage can survive early motherhoodCraving validation and a reminder you’re not the only one🤩 Join a loving community of mums in IT'S A LOT – free for 30 days.We talk about this kind of stuff in It's A Lot. So, if you’re feeling shaky having brought your new baby home, in the trenches of toddlerhood or just need a place to share the joys of being a mama with people who get it, this is your new support network. The best part? It’s all via voice notes ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nataliekmartin.com/mama-circle⁠⁠⁠⁠👉🏽 Reset from chaos to calm in minutes The Overwhelmed to Grounded Toolkit gives you three simple, real-life tools to help you recalibrate without adding more to your to-do list. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download it here.⁠⁠Want to share your thoughts on this episode? Comment on Spotify or:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@natalie.kmartin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠☕️ Support my work: if you’re enjoying my podcast, you can buy me a virtual coffee here! Thank you 🫶🏽 buymeacoffee.com/nataliekmartin⁠⁠📢 Don’t forget to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode

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• 46. Motherhood was my money wake-up call

  Money is one of those things we don’t talk about enough, especially as mums. In this episode, I’m sharing my own money wake-up call and how motherhood completely changed the way I look at finances.I open up about:​​The messy money habits I carried into my thirties​​How motherhood magnified the gaps in my financial safety net​​Why I never want my son to worry about my financial wellbeing​​The small shifts I’m making now to build financial independence​​The tools helping me stay on track This isn’t a “how-to” from someone who’s got it all figured out. It’s a real, honest account of where I’m at and the changes I’m making in the hope that it helps you feel less alone with your own money story.If motherhood has been your money wake-up call too, this one’s for you.Resources mentioned: 💸 Financielle: https://www.financielle.com/🤩 Join a loving community of mums in IT'S A LOT – free for 30 days.We talk about this kind of stuff in It's A Lot. So, if you’re feeling shaky having brought your new baby home, in the trenches of toddlerhood or just need a place to share the joys of being a mama with people who get it, this is your new support network. The best part? It’s all via voice notes ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nataliekmartin.com/mama-circle⁠⁠⁠⁠👉🏽 Reset from chaos to calm in minutes The Overwhelmed to Grounded Toolkit gives you three simple, real-life tools to help you recalibrate without adding more to your to-do list. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Download it here.⁠Want to share your thoughts on this episode? Comment on Spotify or:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@natalie.kmartin⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠☕️ Support my work: if you’re enjoying my podcast, you can buy me a virtual coffee here! Thank you 🫶🏽 buymeacoffee.com/nataliekmartin⁠⁠📢 Don’t forget to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode

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• 45. When your partner sleeps through the baby cries (and what to do about it)

  In today’s Reddit episode, we dive into a post that so many of us will relate to: “My husband slept through the baby crying -right next to her bassinet.”This story isn’t just about night wakings. It’s about postpartum exhaustion, resentment when we say “yes” to things we don’t want to do, and how trust in our partner can wobble when we feel like we’re carrying everything alone.Inside the episode, I talk about:Why postpartum travel can be so draining (and why “six weeks” really is the bare minimum for recovery).How resentment grows when we override our own boundaries.What might really be going on when a usually-responsible partner suddenly drops the ball.Ways to share the load of night wakings without feeling like you’re left alone in the trenches.Practical tips to make travel and sleep easier for babies, toddlers, and you.🤩 Join a loving community of mums in IT'S A LOT – free for 30 days.If you’re feeling shaky having brought your new baby home, in the trenches of toddlerhood or just need a place to share the joys of being a mama with people who get it – this is your new support network. The best part? It’s all via voice notes – ⁠⁠⁠https://www.nataliekmartin.com/mama-circle⁠⁠⁠👉🏽 Reset from chaos to calm in minutes The Overwhelmed to Grounded Toolkit gives you three simple, real-life tools to help you recalibrate without adding more to your to-do list. ⁠⁠⁠Download it here.Want to share your thoughts on this episode? Comment on Spotify or:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@natalie.kmartin⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠📢 Don’t forget to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode

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