The Motherkind Podcast

What if the reason so many women feel dismissed, confused and unsupported when it comes to their health isn't personal - it's systemic?In this eye-opening conversation, Zoe sits down with scientist, reproductive health expert and Hertility founder, Helen O'Neill to explore the shocking reality of the gender health gap and what every woman needs to know about her body.Helen explains why the female body has historically been understudied, how this impacts everything from diagnosis and treatment to fertility and hormones, and why so many women are left feeling disconnected from their own health.Together, they unpack the menstrual cycle, hormone health, fertility myths, reproductive health challenges and the simple changes that can help women better understand what their bodies are trying to tell them.This conversation will leave you seeing your body and your health in a completely different way.💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Why women's bodies have been overlooked by medical researchHow hormones influence mood, energy, sleep, skin and mental wellbeingWhat your menstrual cycle can tell you about your overall healthThe early warning signs your body may be trying to communicateWhy reproductive health issues affect so many womenHow to feel more informed, empowered and connected to your bodyThis Episode Is For You If...You've ever felt confused about your hormonesYou want to better understand your menstrual cycleYou're trying to conceive now or in the futureYou've experienced period problems, fertility concerns or hormone symptomsYou want to feel more informed and empowered about your healthYou're raising daughters and want them to grow up understanding their bodiesWatch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode?Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Frederica Amati, Birth Is The Equivalent of 10 Marathons, And It's Why You're Still Tired (Even Years Later)Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat SheetConnect with Zoe:Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTokGet Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.

What happens when a doctor becomes the patient?This week, Zoe sits down with GP, broadcaster and author Dr Punam Krishan for a powerful conversation about motherhood, health and what happens when we put ourselves last.Following her recent breast cancer diagnosis, Punam reflects on recovery, the traumatic birth of her first child, severe postnatal depression, and the moment she realised that while everyone was focused on the baby, nobody was asking how she was.Together, Zoe and Punam explore the "maternal health penalty" - why so many mothers normalise exhaustion, pain and overwhelm - and what needs to change so mothers receive the care and support they deserve.💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Why mothers often ignore symptoms and put their own health lastThe hidden long-term impact of birth trauma and postnatal depressionWhat the "maternal health penalty" means and why it affects millions of womenHow motherhood physically changes the brain, nervous system and bodyThe symptoms mothers should never dismiss as "normal"How to advocate for yourself and get the healthcare support you needIf you've ever felt exhausted, unseen or wondered whether what you're experiencing is "just part of motherhood", this episode is for you.Key TopicsMaternal health • Breast cancer • Postnatal depression • Birth trauma • Mental load • Maternal mental health • Women's health • Motherhood burnout • Pelvic floor recovery • Motherhood and identity • Menopause • Perimenopause • Mother's wellbeing • GP advice for mums • Nervous system healing • ParentingWatch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe. Loved this episode?Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Suzy Reading, The Cost of Being the Selfless OneFeeling like you’re carrying it all? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet and learn how to start feeling lighter, even if nothing in your life changes.Connect with Zoe:Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTokGet Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.