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Mumposter Syndrome Episode 1 - Why Mums Feel Like They Are Failing

Mumposter Syndrome

Release Date: 12/01/2025

Mumposter Syndrome Episode 12 - Why “Just Breathe” Isn’t Enough: Breathwork Tools for Stress, Sleep & Burnout Prevention with Liz Melville show art Mumposter Syndrome Episode 12 - Why “Just Breathe” Isn’t Enough: Breathwork Tools for Stress, Sleep & Burnout Prevention with Liz Melville

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In this episode Dr Natasha Wallace is joined by Liz Melville, an experienced business coach and breathwork coach, to explore how breathwork can support women who are overwhelmed, anxious, and carrying a heavy mental load. Liz shares why breathwork isn’t “just breathe”, how many of us breathe dysfunctionally without realising, and the simple shifts that can help regulate the nervous system in everyday life. Together, they discuss practical breath tools for stress, sleep, and decision-making, and why small, accessible practices can make a powerful difference, whether you’re running a...

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In this episode of The Mum Poster Syndrome Podcast, Dr Natasha Wallace is joined by Marlene Anderson, a women’s health and mindset coach, for an honest conversation about the identity shifts, body changes, and emotional challenges that come with motherhood. Marlene shares her personal journey from being a high-level athlete to navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and the realities of becoming a mum. Together, Natasha and Marlene unpack the unrealistic expectations placed on mothers, particularly around “bouncing back,” fitness, and body image — and how social media often amplifies these...

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In this episode of The Mum Poster Syndrome Podcast, Dr Natasha Wallace is joined by Kanika Vasudeva, an energy expansion coach who supports high-functioning women and mothers to create income, visibility, and impact without burning out. Together, they explore what it really means to live and work from energetic alignment, and why so many women feel disconnected from success, money, and visibility despite doing “all the right things.” Kanika shares her deeply personal journey of transformation following loss, and how this became a catalyst for profound self-discovery, boundary setting, and...

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In this episode of The Mum Poster Syndrome Podcast, Dr Natasha Wallace challenges the idea that working mums should be striving for “balance”, and explains why this pursuit so often leads to burnout, guilt, and feelings of inadequacy. Natasha explores how the pressure to be perfectly balanced across work, motherhood, relationships, and self-care is unrealistic and emotionally draining. Instead, she introduces a more sustainable and compassionate alternative: freedom over balance, and progress over perfection. Through practical examples and reflective questions, Natasha shares how managing...

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In this episode Dr Natasha Wallace is joined by Ralu Atomei for an honest conversation about why so many working mums feel like they’re failing, both at work and at home. Together, they explore how imposter syndrome, societal expectations, and deeply ingrained beliefs about job security and success shape women’s experiences in employment, entrepreneurship, and motherhood. Ralu shares insights from her work supporting women in business, while Natasha brings a psychological lens to how an “employee mindset” can intensify fear, self-doubt, and pressure,  particularly when women are...

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For many women, becoming a mother during the pandemic wasn’t the experience they expected — it was one of isolation, grief, and survival. In this deeply moving episode, Dr. Natasha Wallace speaks with Lauren Van Dyne, creator of Momdemic Diaries, about the emotional rollercoaster of navigating motherhood in the midst of a global crisis. Lauren shares her raw and powerful story of postpartum depression, therapy, and rediscovering herself through one of the hardest years of her life. Together, they explore: The impact of isolation on new mothers’ mental health The grief of losing the...

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In this episode Dr Natasha Wallace is joined by Katherine Wilkinson, a mother of two, entrepreneur, and founder of The Online English Teachers. Katherine supports families with limited English to help their children learn through stories, play, and everyday routines, without pressure or expensive tuition. Katherine shares her journey into home education (not “homeschooling”), explaining why she and her family chose a different educational path for their children and how home education allows learning to be child-centred, flexible, and rooted in real life. Together, Natasha and Katherine...

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Motherhood changes everything - your identity, your priorities, and sometimes even your voice. In this inspiring and deeply personal episode, Dr. Natasha Wallace sits down with Lucy Wylde, a self-advocacy coach who helps women reclaim their power and speak their truth. Lucy shares her own journey through matrescence (the transition to motherhood), how she learned to set boundaries, and how movement and burlesque became tools for healing, self-expression, and confidence. Together, they explore: Why self-advocacy is essential for emotional wellbeing and empowerment The link between...

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🔑 Takeaways: December often feels overwhelming due to extra pressures and emotional labour. Setting boundaries helps protect your time, energy, and mental health. Decide what matters before the holiday rush begins. Your capacity is a boundary — and it’s okay to say no. Using a pause phrase can help prevent automatic yeses. A “good enough Christmas” reduces pressure and guilt. Children remember connection, not perfection. Modelling boundaries teaches your children about self-care. Small boundaries create big changes in well-being. A free Christmas Boundaries Guide...

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We’ve all heard it, the idea that women can “have it all.” But what if that very expectation is what’s leaving so many mothers feeling like they’re failing? In this honest and thought-provoking episode, Dr. Natasha Wallace sits down with Dr. Rachel Evans, psychologist and hypnotherapist, to talk about the messy, beautiful, and often exhausting intersection of motherhood and career. Together, they explore what it really means to balance work, parenting, and self-care, and why it’s time to let go of perfection and redefine what “having it all” looks like. You’ll hear insights...

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In the inaugural episode of the Mum Poster Syndrome podcast, Dr. Natasha Wallace shares her personal experiences with postnatal depression and burnout, highlighting the overwhelming expectations placed on working mothers. She discusses the mental load that comes with juggling work and family responsibilities, emphasizing that feelings of failure are often a result of unrealistic societal standards rather than personal shortcomings. Dr. Wallace encourages listeners to practice self-compassion and seek support, while also providing practical tools to help manage the chaos of motherhood.

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