Mumposter Syndrome Episode 6 - Home Education, Motherhood & Building a Business That Fits Your Family with Katherine Wilkinson
Release Date: 12/22/2025
Mumposter Syndrome Episode 6 - Home Education, Motherhood & Building a Business That Fits Your Family with Katherine Wilkinson
Mumposter Syndrome
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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Mumposter Syndrome Episode 5 - Empowering Women Through Self-Advocacy and the Journey of Matrescence with Lucy Wylde
Mumposter Syndrome
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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Mumposter Syndrome Bonus Episode - 3 Boundaries Every Mum Needs for a Stress-Free Christmas
Mumposter Syndrome
🔑 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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Mumposter Syndrome Episode 4 - The Balancing Act of Motherhood and Career: Debunking the Myth of ‘Having It All’ with Dr. Rachel Evans
Mumposter Syndrome
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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Mumposter Syndrome Podcast Trailer
Mumposter Syndrome
In this deeply personal episode of Mum Poster Syndrome, Dr. Natasha Wallace, a clinical psychologist and mum, opens up about her own journey through stress, burnout, and postnatal depression. Despite her professional expertise in mental health and stress management, Natasha reveals how the realities of motherhood and work-life balance can challenge even those trained to cope. She shares her experience of birth trauma, overwhelm, and the invisible pressures that so many mothers face while trying to “do it all.” Through raw honesty and reflection, Natasha discusses the disconnect between...
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Mumposter Syndrome Episode 1 - Why Mums Feel Like They Are Failing
Mumposter Syndrome
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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Mumposter Syndrome Episode 2 - ADHD, IVF, and Motherhood: Finding Strength Through Fertility and Burnout with Catherine Lightfoot
Mumposter Syndrome
In this conversation, Dr. Natasha Wallace speaks with Catherine Lightfoot, a coach specialising in supporting women with ADHD who are navigating maternity leave and fertility challenges. Catherine shares her personal journey through IVF, the importance of support systems, and the impact of ADHD on parenting. They discuss the challenges of transitioning to motherhood, the significance of trusting one's instincts, and the need for community support. Catherine emphasises the importance of self-advocacy and offers advice for new mothers, highlighting the emotional complexities of motherhood and...
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Mumposter Podcast Episode 3 - Navigating Postnatal Care: Insights from a Physiotherapist, The Balancing Act: Work and Motherhood, Pelvic Health: What Every New Mom Should Know and Breaking the Stigma: Real Talk on Postnatal Recovery with Chloe Evans
Mumposter Syndrome
In this conversation, Dr. Natasha Wallace and Chloe Evans discuss the importance of postnatal care, particularly focusing on pelvic health. Chloe shares her personal journey into pelvic health physiotherapy after her own experiences with postnatal care. They explore the challenges of balancing work and motherhood, the societal expectations placed on mothers, and the often-overlooked aspects of maternal health. Chloe provides practical tips for improving pelvic health and emphasizes the importance of ongoing exercises to maintain pelvic floor strength, regardless of how long it has been since...
info_outlineIn 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 explore the realities of balancing motherhood, work, neurodiversity, and mental health, including sensory overload, exhaustion, and the constant juggle of priorities.
This honest, relatable conversation highlights that work–life balance isn’t fixed, it shifts over time, and that there is no “right” way to parent, educate children, or build a career. Instead, it’s about finding what works for your family, your capacity, and your season of life.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode
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The difference between home education and homeschooling in the UK
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Why traditional schooling doesn’t suit every child or family
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How learning through play and real-life experiences supports confidence and life skills
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Navigating work and motherhood without school hours or childcare breaks
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Parenting neurodiverse children and managing sensory overload
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Why flexibility, not perfection, is key to work–life balance
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Modelling emotional honesty and boundaries for your children
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How ambition, work, and motherhood can coexist in healthy ways
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🌿 Connect with Dr. Natasha Wallace
Instagram: @drtasha_psychologist
Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk
Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk
✨ Connect with Guest: Katherine Wilkinson
Instagram: @theonlineenglishteachers
Website: https://theoet.com/
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