Becoming Both
Claim This Podcastby Marley Blunt
Podcast Overview
<p><strong>For the mums who can’t help but yap about it all 🤪 the highs, the heartbreaks, the hilarious bits, and the healing.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Becoming Both is a personal, conversational mix of stories, confessions, and unfiltered chats about motherhood, relationships, identity, and the whole “who even am I now?” of it all.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Hosted by Doula Marley, this podcast is like your favourite group chat come to life - honest, comforting, and sometimes a little too real.</strong></p>
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Publishing Since
11/5/2025
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July 2, 2026
I Think About Having A Third Baby Daily...
<p>Hi friends!</p><p>Tonight I’m talking about something that has been on my mind every single blooody day... whether we should have a third baby.</p><p>My heart feels so clucky.. I love the idea of another little person, another sibling for Jamie and Sophie, and growing the family I've always imagined. Buuuuut my head keeps reminding me of everything that comes with that decision..</p><p>In this episode I'm unpacking the constant back and forth between what my heart wants and what real life looks like. I chat about finally reaching a stage where life feels easier now that Sophie is two, and whether we're willing to jump back into pregnancy, birth, postpartum and all the hard, beautiful chaos that comes with starting again.</p><p>I also share the things that genuinely make me hesitate, from my really difficult second pregnancy and birth experience, to running my own business, not having much of a village, finances, travel, school fees, and wondering whether we have the capacity to give another child the life we'd want for them.</p><p>But I also talk about the other side of it. The excitement of meeting another little soul. Watching another personality grow. Seeing Jamie and Sophie become older siblings again. The family I always pictured, and why closing the door on that dream feels much harder than I expected.</p><p>If you've ever felt torn between what your heart wants and what makes the most sense on paper, I hope this conversation helps you feel a little less alone.</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love if you left a review or shared it with someone who might need to hear it.</p><p><strong>CONNECT</strong></p><p>Instagram: <strong>@becomingboth</strong> <strong>@doulamarley @counsellormarley</strong></p>
June 30, 2026
How Much Housework Should A Father Do? We Chat Domestic Load & How It Should Be Split
<p>Hi friends!</p><p>After an unexpected three-week break, we're back! In this episode of Becoming Both, I convince Tyron to join me with about five minutes' notice before we head off to Bali for a family holiday.</p><p>We start with a little life update.. how we're surviving winter, finally getting a little more sleep, Sophie's determined personality, and the reminder that every stage of parenting is just that: a season.</p><p>From there, we dive into a conversation that comes up in almost every family at some point: the mental load.</p><p>We chat openly about how we divide responsibilities in our own home (we'd probably call it a 60/40 split), what has worked for us, and where we've had to learn along the way. We explore why it's often not the big jobs that create resentment, but the constant stream of invisible tasks that keep a household running.</p><p>As someone with diagnosed ADHD, I also share how constant interruptions from young children can leave me feeling mentally overloaded, and why practical support isn't just about "helping".. it's about sharing responsibility.</p><p>We also unpack topics like weaponized incompetence, micromanaging, differing standards around housework, and why expressing appreciation for each other's efforts can go a long way.</p><p>This isn't about blaming mums or dads. It's an honest conversation about building a partnership where both people feel seen, supported, and valued.</p><p><strong>In this episode we discuss:</strong></p><ul><li>The mental load of parenting</li><li>Sharing household responsibilities</li><li>Parenting as a partnership</li><li>Invisible labour and resentment</li><li>ADHD and overstimulation in motherhood</li><li>Weaponized incompetence</li><li>Different standards and priorities at home</li><li>Communication around domestic labour</li><li>Appreciation and gratitude in relationships</li><li>Why motherhood is work, even when you're at home</li></ul><p>Whether you're the parent carrying most of the mental load or you're trying to better understand your partner's experience, I hope this conversation encourages more empathy, more teamwork, and a few practical takeaways you can use in your own home.</p><p>As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Come and continue the conversation over on Instagram @doulamarley @becomingboth</p><p>Appreciate the support and feedback as usual!</p>
June 6, 2026
Getting Your Spark Back Post Children: A Vulnerable Share
<p>In this solo episode of Becoming Both, I’m sharing a little life update and opening up about something I know so many mothers can relate to &&&& that is feeling like you've lost your spark.</p><p>I chat about the exciting (and nerve-wracking) season of beginning the counselling side of my work after five years as a doula, what it's been like seeing my first clients, and my commitment to moving slowly, staying within my scope, and supporting mothers through the transitions of parenthood.</p><p>I also share some of the everyday life happenings around our family.. from Jamie getting ready to start school, to our upcoming trip to Bali, and the strange quiet feeling of having the boys away.</p><p>But the heart of this episode is a conversation about feeling stuck, flat, disconnected, or a little lost in motherhood. I talk honestly about the emotional weight of constantly giving to others, the way social media can sometimes feel like you're speaking into the void, and how discouraging it can be when you're pouring your heart into projects that don't seem to gain traction. Never from a place of ego, but just how social media seems to be these days.</p><p>Together, we explore why so many mothers lose touch with themselves after having children, and the small, realistic ways we can begin reconnecting with who we are outside of caring for everyone else.</p><p>Some of the practical ideas I share include: </p><p>• Deep breathing and slowing down </p><p>• Hydration and basic self-care </p><p>• Reducing information overload </p><p>• Listening to music </p><p>• Journaling and reflection </p><p>• Getting dressed up just because</p><p> • Reconnecting with friends </p><p>• Practising gratitude</p><p> • Making space for creativity </p><p>• Finding small pockets of time that belong to you</p><p>If you've been feeling a little lost lately, I hope this episode feels like a lil reminder that you are still in there. Your spark doesn't disappear forever.. it sometimes just needs a little space, attention, and time to re-emerge!</p><p>If you like this ep, it would mean so much to review, comment or share on your stories and tag me. You can find me over at @becomingboth or @doulamarley</p><p>xx</p>
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- What is Becoming Both?
<p><strong>For the mums who can’t help but yap about it all 🤪 the highs, the heartbreaks, the hilarious bits, and the healing.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Becoming Both is a personal, conversational mix of stories, confessions, and unfiltered chats about motherhood, relationships, identity, and the whole “who even am I now?” of it all.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Hosted by Doula Marley, this podcast is like your favourite group chat come to life - honest, comforting, and sometimes a little too real.</strong></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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