Mamahood Our Way
By Claire Jackson + Charlotte Jackson
Claire is the founder of Mamahood My Way, a podcast and movement to shine a light on helping Mums do parenting their way through radical self-connection and daily self-care rituals.
And this season her banterful and ballsy bestie Charlotte is joining in the antics to double up on the brain dumps, belly laughs and boy mama banter!
Itās Mamahood OUR way, your weekly dose of keeping it raw and relatable in motherhood, with insights from two Mamas truly doing this parenting gig exactly how they want to, with less guilt and few f*cks given šš§”
Come join the chaos at @mamahood.my.way š«¶
And this season her banterful and ballsy bestie Charlotte is joining in the antics to double up on the brain dumps, belly laughs and boy mama banter!
Itās Mamahood OUR way, your weekly dose of keeping it raw and relatable in motherhood, with insights from two Mamas truly doing this parenting gig exactly how they want to, with less guilt and few f*cks given šš§”
Come join the chaos at @mamahood.my.way š«¶
Mamahood Our WayAug 30, 2023
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44:13
Ep 39: Breaking down BOUNDARIES in motherhood (and an announcement)
When we say boundaries we can often jump to saying NO - but where else can boundaries support (and protect!) our mental health in motherhood? Claire shareās a few ideas and some stories of where boundaries have got the better of her! Listen to the end for an important announcement, Mamahood fam š§”
Oct 23, 202336:46
Ep 38: Letās talk mental health in motherhood š§
Itās mental health awareness month in SA/NSW so Iāve given my co-host a few weeks ago so I can bring you a mini-series to amplify the message - that yours matters š§” Over the next four episodes Iāll share 6 life-changing tools that have helped me heal from PND and feel like my head is in a good place again āØ But first, hereās a speedy zip through my own mental health struggles, and some reflections on why talking about it helps š§”
Oct 04, 202324:30
Ep 37: Questions to reflect on your month for greater CLARITY
Charlotteās lost the plot and has resorted to scrolling Urban dictionary, and Claireās so far over feeling shit sheās a bear with a sore head without a sense of humour š« But ābearā with us dearest Mamas because this week we do step you through the easiest journalling ritual for the end of your month, sharing our reflections in the process! āØ Weād love to know your reflections - why not post them on your stories and tag us at @mamahood.my.way so we can see š
Sep 27, 202335:58
Ep 36: The (long) road to one and done
Another thing society has an opinion on as well as how you conceive, birth, feed and sleep your baby is how MANY babies you have. And when it comes to our choice (shock horror, we are actually doing Mamahood the same here), weāre ādoing it wrongā. Here we share our very different journeys that have lead to the same outcome of being one and done (with one of us reserving the right to change her mind!)
Sep 20, 202350:31
Ep 35: To sleep (train) or not to sleepā¦
As always this weekās episode gets into two very different schools of thought, this time around SLEEP! So often the BANE of most parents existence in those first few+ years. CJ1 is team sleep support, CJ2 is go with the flow, and they share their very different experiences in a non-judgey but raw + real way. This oneās for anyone whoās in the thick of trying to sort sleep out, whoās given in or up on even trying to, or even the Mum out the other side but can hard relate. The one thing we DO agree on is that lack of sleep is an absolute f*cker, and you do whatever you need to get through! Claireās support for sleep came from @holisticsleepmumma š§”
Sep 13, 202346:55
Ep 34: Spring Clean Your Life
Mamahood doesnāt come much differently for these two than when it comes to organisation, cleaning, and the meaning of a āspring cleanāā¦Charlotte has the physical spaces Mum hacks nailed, whereas Claire has been finding ways to spring clean her energy āØ If you loved the episode a rate, review or subscribe would be so appreciated šš»Book onto the Mama Day Retreat at www.mamahoodmyway.com š§” We truly adore you, and hope you feel the same about your glorious self, Mama āØ
Sep 06, 202351:35
Ep 33: Under the hood of the Mama Retreat
What a wild ride in my stationary yellow car š¤£ We take you on a bit of a journey of Mamahood events, why they exist, and what theyāre here to do! For all event deets visit www.mamahoodmyway.com š§”āØ ps there are a few gargly bits in this episode #newtech so we apologise! Hope you still get a giggle and some useful nuggets nonetheless!
Aug 30, 202344:13
Ep 32: New season, New lewk, New Mamas!
The poddy has been on a winter break for 3 whole monthsā¦it feels like longer, but also yesterday, and a LOT has happened for us all, huh?
Weāre well passed the longest day of the year, three new moons have f*cked us all up a little bit, some of us cried a few tears over school holidays and the latest World Cup, our littlies threw approx 962 tantrumsā¦.oh, and I found myself a co-host!
As someone (probably) once said, it takes a village to be a podcaster and a parent, and hereās part of mineā¦fellow toddler boy mama, expat, creator of mamahood her way and all round legend, CJ! In a nutshell sheās the Good Mum to my Wallet Mum, and Iām the Allan to her Barbie š
Since change is as good as a rest, episodes will now drop on a THURSDAY, and weāre aiming for weekly but who bloody knows because this toddler mama/biz owner/global financial crisis is a wild ride and weāre all just winging it eh? š It feels SO good to be (almost) back, Iāve so missed being in your ears and chatting all things Mamahood and beyond š
Weāre well passed the longest day of the year, three new moons have f*cked us all up a little bit, some of us cried a few tears over school holidays and the latest World Cup, our littlies threw approx 962 tantrumsā¦.oh, and I found myself a co-host!
As someone (probably) once said, it takes a village to be a podcaster and a parent, and hereās part of mineā¦fellow toddler boy mama, expat, creator of mamahood her way and all round legend, CJ! In a nutshell sheās the Good Mum to my Wallet Mum, and Iām the Allan to her Barbie š
Since change is as good as a rest, episodes will now drop on a THURSDAY, and weāre aiming for weekly but who bloody knows because this toddler mama/biz owner/global financial crisis is a wild ride and weāre all just winging it eh? š It feels SO good to be (almost) back, Iāve so missed being in your ears and chatting all things Mamahood and beyond š
Aug 23, 202345:49
š« Ep 31: The Final Episode!
Wow, the end of an eraā¦well, sort of! Itās the end of season 1! I hadnāt planned to have seasons but Iām all about living into our seasons soooo it makes total sense Iād apply that to the poddy. What a 9 months itās been together riding the waves of what āour wayā means in mamahood š§” Keep up the self-care work, Mama, and Iāll see you in August š«¶
May 22, 202307:51
š« Ep 30: So, I quit my day job
Itās the one you asked for over on the gram! The how, the why, the when and the wild ride that has been resigning from my job of 6 years, and where to next! In this episode I share a little bit about the long winding road, ups and downs, highs and lows to get here, and the thing that made me take the plunge. Finally! š§”
May 08, 202325:49
š« Episode 29: Things are changing round hereā¦
My encounter with the queen of spirituality & manifestation at the weekend got me digging deep into what I want for this podcast, and how I can *truly* help Mamas live a happier more fulfilled lifeā¦and I got my answer baby! Have a listen for a taster of what came up, and whatās to come from the MMW podcast down the trackā¦
May 01, 202321:51
š« Ep 28: How to design your birthday/mothers day to fill *your* cup
In this episode I share some of the key lessons in being very intentional with my birthday, and how I chose to design it in a way that brought me the most happiness - it wasnāt without its mental challenges but itās a work in progress for sure š«¶ We also chat about how you could use this in your own Mothers Day plans āØ
Apr 24, 202325:47
š« Ep 27: Weāre all just a work in progress!
Join me this week as I lift the lid on my current mindset project - overcoming a special kind of Mum Guilt - capital M, capital G!
Apr 17, 202321:43
š« Ep 26: The problem with birth announcements latelyā¦
Spicy š¶ļø and trigger warning re: birth trauma/premature births. A birth announcement over the weekend on my socials really f*cked me off. In this ep Iām sharing where I think we can do better and why š„
Apr 03, 202317:21
š« Ep 25: Mama chats with my own Mamma!
In this ep Iām joined by my ultimate hero, my own Mama! I share things Iāve never told her before. She shares her take on self-care, what Me Time means to her now versus when she was a young Mum, and what she thinks of Mamahood My Way (no filter!) So grab a cuppa and join us for this chinwag on all things Mamahood, and doing it your way!
Mar 20, 202354:12
š« Ep 24: A shit mental health week, and coming out the other side
This week Iām spilling the tea on my shit week, the ongoing mental health issues stemming from Bears birth, and what I did to help myself through it over a few days. We all have days/weeks/months like this, so how can we get ourselves out the other side quicker? Please rate, review and share in your stories if this resonated, Mama š§” ILY!
Mar 13, 202323:13
š« Ep 23: What to do when self-care feels hard
We all know we need it, should do it more, and that weād help ourselves by practicing self-care every day. So why does it feel so bloody hard sometimes? In this ep we walk through 5 reasons why it might feel difficult to make happen, and most importantly, what you can do to overcome these things because #youreworthit Mama! Plus we lift the lid on whatās been happening in Me Time March this week! Let me know what resonated the most @mamahood.my.way āØ
Mar 06, 202324:55
š« Ep 22: Ask Me Anything, Part 2 of 2
All the parenting questions you wanted answered - do I ever get mum guilt, whatās my least fav part of motherhood (clue: itās not sleep deprivation!), what would life be like raising Brodie in Scotland? PLUS a wee announcement of a self-care challenge you can join in March over on the gram š« @mamahood.my.way
Feb 27, 202332:09
š« Ep 21: Ask Me Anything, Part 1 of 2
I asked for it, you brought the spice š„ How many kids do you want? Why do you and your husband sleep in separate beds? Howās the sleep regression going? Whatās your most toxic trait? Warning, it gets a little fiery so make sure you have a cup of something stronger than coffee in hand š
Feb 20, 202340:30
š« Ep 20: Productivity hacks that will save your sanity
āFinding timeā doesnāt have to be a mission, there are tiny steps we can take today to create pockets that get to feel less franticā¦even spacious! Iāve been into hacking productivity since she was a student and corner cutting exam revision was her #1 goal! In this episode I share everything (ok, a fair chunk of what) I know on getting shit done without sacrificing ourselves in the process š„
Feb 13, 202338:56
š« Ep 19: OVERSHARE WITH CLAIRE: How my word of the year is goingā¦one month in! š«
In todayās ep I give an update on how Iām embodying my word for the yearā¦and the INs/OUTs I shared at the start of Jan. While you listen why not check in with your own word for the year, how are you tracking with it, one month down? Send me a DM over at @mamahood.my.way and let me know, Iād love to hear!
Feb 06, 202341:03
š« Ep 18: MAMAHOOD UNFILTERED - Tales + tips for surviving long haul travel with a toddler
Join me + fellow toddler mama, Cat, for a journey through our experiences of long haul travel recently with our toddlers. We share the good, the bad and the ugly - not that there was much of the latter, thank feck as we were both sh*t scared beforehand! If youāre thinking about an overseas holiday this year with your under 2(s) Mama, this ep will hold you through it š«¶š
Jan 30, 202359:29
š« Ep 17: Claire sharesā¦ 5 ways intentions can support you as a Mama š«
Goal-setting and new yearās resolutions are out - intention-setting is in! But what is IN for your year, Mama? Have you even thought about it? In this quickie ep Iām sharing 5 ways setting intentions can not only help you have a beautiful year, but itās role in supporting your motherhood. Head over to www.mamahoodmyway.com to find out more about the 2023 Activation Workshop happening online, Sunday 29 January 2023 š§” Hope to see you there, Mama š«¶
Jan 22, 202326:56
š« Ep 16: Iām back, Mama! Travel, terrible twos + 2023 in a nutshell!
Oh Mama, how Iāve missed you! A short and sweet one recorded in Dubai to kick off our new year! Head over to @mamahood.my.way for way more updates, goodies + parenting carnage! ILY!
Jan 16, 202326:21
š« Ep 15: Rituals to Reflect for the End of your Year š«
In this episode I take you through my end of year ritual where I reflect, reset and activate for the best 2023 ahead! I do this every year as a dossier of what Iāve achieved, what Iām grateful for and as compass for how I want things to go in the 12 months to follow. If youād like to join an online session to go through this practice with other mamas shoot me a DM as a workshop is in the making š«¶
Dec 12, 202223:53
š« Ep 14: The Mamahood Self-Care Sanctuary Revealed š
You know you need more you time, but you donāt know where, when or how? Well MMW is bringing you the gift of intentional YOU TIME in 2023 with the first Mamahood Self-Care Sanctuary! Find out all the glorious details in this episode, and nab your spot at www.mamahoodmyway.com
Dec 05, 202233:21
š« Ep 13: MAMAHOOD UNFILTERED: Gender chats!
The first ep in the Mamahood Unfiltered series goes genitals first into all things GENDERā¦Mama of 3 boys, Monika, joins me for a vino and a deep dive into gender stereotypes, how they crop up in parenthood, and how we can raise a more aware, less gender-obsessed generation of humans šŖš»
Nov 28, 202252:04
š« Ep 12: Leaving our babes overnight - when is the right time? Plus a sneaky announcement! š«
Join me for a walk down memory lane on my first time leaving Bearā¦and the many trips that came afterwards. Plus some reflections on societal expectations & double standards when it comes to us Mamas leaving our baby (cue a little rage!)Stay tuned to the end for a surprise announcement from MMW headquarters!
Nov 21, 202229:60
š« Ep 11: 19 Mama Hacks (that donāt involve cleaning) š«
Bedtime, feeding time and entertaining our bambinoās can be painful at times - but the mama brainstrust have ways to make things a whole lot easier! These tried and tested hacks are for the mama who needs a bloody breakā¦or if youāre like me, just prefer the easier, lazier option in parenting! LOL. Hot recco of the week is the @wedonthavetimeforthis podcast! Follow along on the adventures of a lazy ass but loveable mama at @mamahood.my.way š§”
Nov 14, 202226:56
š« Ep 10: Parenthood from the Dads perspective š«
The Beard aka my husband Josh, drops by for a very honest chat on all things parenting - how he found Bearās birth, tips for helping your partner through postpartum, the different phases of parenting, what he thinks of me as a Mum, what he finds challengingā¦.your questions over at @mamahood.my.way were GOLD!
Part 2 coming soon so get your questions for the Beard into my DMs, Mamas! šš»
Nov 07, 202249:11
š« Ep 9: OVERSHARE WITH CLAIRE: my 10 regrets about postpartum š«
APOLOGIES FOR THE EDITING GLITCH, MAMAS! In this new segment - Overshare with Claire - and episode 9, I need to insert a mahoosive trigger warning mamas. There are big topics. Thereās chat about PND & PTSD & separation anxiety. And there are tears, for reals. But thereās also a shit tonne of lessons learned and hot tips for anyone about to enter or in the thick of postpartum. Or just for a chance to reflect on your own, see what lands. And as always, leave what doesnāt š«¶ Hot recco of the week is an essential oil blend from Vasse Virgin - Sage, Patchouli & Geranium, I die š« https://vassevirgin.com.au/collections/diffusers/products/room-diffuser-refill-kit
Oct 31, 202232:25
āØ Ep 8: The Knowing/Doing Gap and how to finally *do the thing*āØ
You know that thing youāve wanted to do since forever? Run a 5km, learn French, book that trip to Japan, join a singing class, make a new bestieā¦we all have that thing on our heart that we think about often, yet do nothing about. Well itās not entirely our fault, we can blame our physiological makeupā¦but we still want to do the thing, so how do we get around it? Well, hit play to find out, Mama š§”Hot recco of the week is the Doggyland album by Snoop Dogg - hip hop nursery rhymes for a welcome change to the Wiggles!
Oct 24, 202220:35
āØ Ep 7: Woo Woo or a LIFE WEAPON? 6 Manifestation Practices for Mamas āØ
Manifestation has a bad rap, but this Mama is here to showcase how it can help you tap into your power, make feeling good a daily occurrence AND make your big life goals happens!Find a summary of my 6 super-charged manifestation practices over @mamahood.my.way, along with my top 6 manifestation gurus š§”Donāt forget to leave a review if you enjoyed this episode, share in your stories and give us a shout out to spread the Mamahood My Way magic! ILY š«¶Want to know more about manifesting? Check out Esther & Abraham Hicks, Gala Darling, Manifestation Babe, Rise & Conquer podcast & Jordanna Levin š«¶
Oct 17, 202235:20
āØ Ep 6: What is āGood Enough Parentingā and how can it help me? āØ
Clue to the question in the title of this episode: EVERYWHERE!In this sassy ep we get under the hood of āGood Enough Parentingā, how it stacks up against āGentleā or āAttachedā parenting, and practical ways we can make good enough work for us. For Claire, itās a step too far to negotiate footwear choices with a toddler! And of course, the usual truth bombs are scattered throughout š«¶
Oct 10, 202226:50
āØ Ep 5: The Shit We Need to Shed as Mamas, but how? āØ
In this ep we talk through the shit you want to shed as mamas - not feeling good enough, trying to be perfect, living up to expectations, keeping up appearances - yep, you can spot the theme. I polled mamas on my insta stories and this is the shit you shared, the heavy blocks we need to move, and I share some #realtalk on where we can start to do just that. Plus things get real deep on my biggest source of shame as a mamaā¦ If this D&M has helped you in any way Iād love to hear how over at @mamahood.my.way š§” And remember, youāre killing it mama šŖš»
Oct 03, 202227:51
āØ Ep 4: Three wildly EASY steps to designing a (mini) Mama Magical Morning Practice āØ
Ep 4 is a juicy one mama, and the first one with a STRUCTURE! Woo!If youāve always wanted to start your day with a little less chaos and a little more zen, I got you š«¶ In this ep weāll step out how to design a magical morning practice that is easy to do, feels good and starts the day in the best way even when time (and personal space) is a premium!
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Sep 26, 202227:18
āØ Ep 3: Ideas for a RESET practice & reflections on healing āØ
HELLO GORGEOUS MAMA! In this bonus ep we talk about what a Reset practice is and what itās for, the pendulum swings of parenthood and that single magic bullet in recovering from postpartum [spoiler alert: there isnāt oneā¦but there are many!]Anihana Shower Steamer $5.00 from Woolies@guidedwithkelly for reiki/intuitive healingBecome part of the mamahood gram fam @mamahood.my.way
Sep 21, 202224:57
āØ Ep 2: The gift of the GOLDEN TRUTH and the power of CHOICE in motherhood āØ
Oooo we travel around change and choice and getting to DECIDE how we show up in our own lives in episode 2. I share a recent big life decision and why the long game pays off for a better quality of life š§” Come join all the mayhem @mamahood.my.way
Sep 18, 202224:03
āØ Ep 1: WELCOME to Mamahood My Way: My Birth StoryāØ
Hello gorgeous Mama, and welcome to the Mamahood My Way podcast. Itās actually all about doing Mamahood YOUR way, so think of āmy wayā as your invitationā¦an affirmation, to decide your own god damn rules. In this ep I introduce myself, share a bit of my āwhyā and cover a snippet of what weāre gonna be doing here (E.g. alllll the feel good fcking things!) Come join all the mayhem @mamahood.my.wayTRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses prolonged labour, failed epidurals, emergency c-section, birth trauma, postnatal depression, birth debrief, MGP, attachment problems, breastfeeding issues.
Sep 18, 202244:36