No woman can say motherhood hasn’t changed her.. but every mother’s story is different. We’re here to unpack it all, with the hope you might see a bit of yourself and feel less alone. Think of us as a mother’s group in your ears.. some beautiful storytelling, a bit of learning, and a whole lot of laughter.
We’ll chat with some inspiring people, share about our own journey from maiden to mother, and give you a platform to do the same because.. we’re all changed now we are mums.
This is How Motherhood Changed Me...
The Motherload: Trump's fake news, the Aussie mum at the UN & AI in the classroom
This is The Motherload your weekly shortcut to the news, recapped through the lens of motherhood.
In this episode:
Experts set the record straight, on using paracetamol in pregnancy
An Aussie mum wins praise on the global stage
Human error behind Triple-Zero disaster
Energy drinks and study stress: what parents need to know
And AI in the classroom
How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates.
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23 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT
Better Homes, Busy Mums with JOH GRIGGS
Johanna Griggs has lived a life in the spotlight, but it’s the story behind the cameras, her family, that truly defines her.
In this episode of How Motherhood Changed Me, Joh talks to us about navigating single motherhood, raising two boys while juggling a busy career, and then finding love again… and she shares how each experience has shaped her as both a mum and a TV presenter.
You’ll come away from this chat reminded that there’s no one way to do motherhood, and that’s a good thing.
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Hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates.
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18 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT
The Motherload: a breast pumping scandal, Australia vs the algorithm & early education red flags
This is The Motherload your weekly shortcut to the news, recapped through the lens of motherhood.
In this episode:
Virgin Australia's bad call sparks outrage
What parents need to know about the incoming teenage social media ban
Childcare quality is up, but kids' development is falling behind
Relief for some household budgets
And the countdown is on to daylight saving
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How Motherhood Changed Me is hosted by journalists Kerrie Turner & Jenna Yates.
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Join our community chat group on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18tkWtPRAv/).
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The Motherload: Trump's fake news, the Aussie mum at the UN & AI in the classroom
Published 25 Sept 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] A powerful moment from a brave Aussie mum, Emma Mason, whose 15 -year -old daughter Tilly died by suicide after being bullied on social media, received a standing ovation following a speech at the United Nations. She urged world leaders to act, calling on social media giants to protect and safeguard our kids. From December 10, Australia will implement a world -first ban on under -16s accessing social media. When it comes to the safety of our families, being able to dial triple zero is non -negotiable, but last week's optous outage meant around 600 emergency calls never connected, and the failure has been linked to the deaths of at least three people. […]
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