Finding the You in Mum is dedicated to sharing the personal stories of Australian mothers, with a focus on how they retain their sense of self amidst the demands of motherhood.
We aim to support women who may be struggling to rediscover their identity during the many stages of motherhood. Each episode brings together diverse voices—women from various backgrounds and professions—to explore how they maintain their mental well-being, stay grounded, and hold on to their authentic selves while navigating the challenges of modern parenting.
Navigating Motherhood: Sharon Harvey's Story of Family, Travel and Self-Expression
Motherhood can feel like a beautiful contradiction — expanding your heart while quietly reshaping your identity. In this vibrant and deeply reflective conversation, Sharon Harvey shares what it means to hold onto yourself while raising a family. Before becoming a mother of three, Sharon built a life shaped by travel, adventure, and a thriving career in the global travel industry, living and working in places like Canada and India. Motherhood was always a dream she chose with intention. In thi...
5 Feb 2026
The Journey of Motherhood and Reclaiming Goddess Time
Motherhood is full of love, responsibility, and quiet sacrifice — but it doesn’t have to mean losing yourself. In this deeply honest conversation, Carolyn Vincent shares her journey of rediscovering who she is beyond the roles of wife, mother, and caregiver. After years of putting everyone else first, a pivotal life change invited her to pause, reflect, and ask a powerful question: Who am I now? From setting brave boundaries with family, to choosing passion over expectation, to carving out “G...
27 Jan 2026
Turning Self-Compassion into a Daily Practice: Motherhood and Reflection
In this episode of Finding the U in Mum, Christine sits down with Paulina Laskowska — an interior designer turned digital marketer — to talk honestly about identity, motherhood, and the quiet guilt so many mums carry. Paulina shares her journey from career woman to mother, navigating pregnancy, relocating from the UK to Australia without family support, and learning (the hard way) that self-care isn’t selfish — it’s essential. This is a thoughtful, reassuring conversation about letting go of ...
1 Dec 2025
Finding Balance: Jodi Duval's Insights into Motherhood and Health
In this uplifting and insightful episode of Finding the U in Mum, we sit down with the incredible Jodi Duval—naturopathic physician, founder of Revival Health, and devoted mother of two. Jodi brings a rare blend of scientific understanding, lived experience, and heartfelt honesty to the conversation as she explores what it truly means to maintain your identity while navigating the evolving, unpredictable landscape of motherhood. Jodi has built a respected career centred on helping others opti...
3 Nov 2025
The Importance of Taking Care of Your Mental Health In Motherhood: A Journey of Self & Resilience
Welcome back to Finding the U in Mum! Meet Lauren Fisher, the bold and candid voice behind Mental as a Mother, a fiercely honest and compassionate platform based in Brisbane (Meanjin), Australia. As a single mum to two spirited daughters, Lauren brings raw authenticity to every conversation about motherhood, mental health, feminism, and the messy, beautiful reality of being a modern parent. Lauren’s own journey includes a devastating bout of postnatal depression and anxiety that led to a thre...
7 Oct 2025
Unlocking Motherhood: Stef Wild's Journey From Stage to Movement Guru
Motherhood has a way of transforming everything — and for Stef Wild, a former professional performer turned fitness trainer, it’s been a journey of rediscovery and resilience. In this heartfelt episode, Stef opens up about stepping away from the spotlight, navigating miscarriage, and finding new meaning through motherhood. From the stages of musical theatre to the calm of the yoga mat, Stef shares how she’s blended her passion for movement with the realities of parenting, embracing imperfecti...
1 Sept 2025
Creating a Sense of Community While on the Road & Chasing Your Dreams as a Mum
Motherhood rarely follows a straight path — and for Jade Payne, it has been anything but ordinary. In this heartfelt conversation, Jade opens up about becoming a mum at 19, facing societal judgments, and ultimately redefining what it means to live life fully. From selling everything to travel across Australia with her husband, four children, and pets, to navigating grief, perfectionism, and even a kidney cancer diagnosis, Jade’s story is one of resilience, spontaneity, and courage. She shares...
18 Aug 2025
Evolving Motherhood: Curating Time For You While Being a Super-Mum
Welcome back to Finding the U in Mum! On this fortnight's episode Christine sits down with Jessica. Jess is the warm and down-to-earth the voice behind the popular Instagram account @just_being_mum_. She is a proud wife, a devoted mum, and a small business owner who has built a loyal following by sharing the unfiltered moments of motherhood — the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Her content resonates with so many women because it's real. She talks about the beautiful chaos of famil...
4 Aug 2025
Mindful Motherhood: Importance of Approaching Motherhood and Life with Self-Compassion
In this special episode of Finding the U in Mum, we sit down with the extraordinary Julie Tengdahl — a spiritual seeker, devoted yogi, and lifelong learner who lives and leads with presence, purpose, and passion. Julie is not only a loving mother and mentor but also a creative visionary who inspires those around her to live with intention and authenticity. Join us as we explore how Julie brings her values into everyday life, blending motherhood with mindfulness, and leadership wit...
15 Jul 2025
Redefining Motherhood in the Modern World
In this episode of Finding the U in Mum, host Christine Bagley-Jones interviews Christina Stoddart, founder of Diamond Diversity—an international hair and makeup business that has grown alongside her journey through motherhood. Christina shares openly about her unexpected transition into parenthood and her struggle with undiagnosed perinatal depression, highlighting the crucial support she received from both her husband and a doula during that time. The conversation explores the challenges of...
1 Jul 2025
Navigating Tradition & Independence: Penny's Story
Penny recounts her experiences navigating cultural expectations, raising children as a single mother, and establishing her identity outside of tradition in an interview.
17 Jun 2025
Empowered Motherhood: Jess Wickens on Raising Kids with Celiac and Autism
Jess Wickens shares her experiences raising children with celiac disease and autism, and Christine Bagley Jones interviews her about advocating for their health and creating educational resources.
12 Jun 2025
Finding the U in Mum: The Dance of Womanhood and Motherhood
Host Christine Bagley-Jones interviews Liz Washington about balancing womanhood and motherhood, revealing insights on maintaining individuality and prioritizing self-care rituals.
12 Jun 2025
Beck Mac: The Art of Balancing Motherhood and Passion
Host Christine Bagley-Jones interviews Beck Mac, who reveals how she balances motherhood with creative projects and political aspirations, offering insights into living a bold and unconventional life.
12 Jun 2025
The Art of Finding U in Mum: A Stepmother’s Perspective
Digital artist Georgie discusses her creative process and the complexities of navigating stepmotherhood across multiple relationships in an interview with host Christine Bagley-Jones.
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Penny
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Liz Washington
Beck Mac
Georgie
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Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100
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