Courtney Smith - Growing your family, grief and personal style
Stylist, creative director, and all-round cool gal Courtney Smith is one of the most recognisable forces in Irish fashion. But beyond the bold colours and confident silhouettes, she’s also navigating life as a mum.In this episode, Dominique is joined by Courtney and her four-month-old daughter Nova and they dive into what it’s really like to parent three small humans (spoiler: it’s quite a lot).They talk about the decision to go again when life already feels stretched at the seams, about ‘mum guilt’, about grief and how it reshapes us, and about the quiet power of style as self-preservation. It’s a conversation about finding joy, even when you’re running on empty.There’s gentleness in this episode. There’s a gurgling baby. There’s honesty. And there’s also the refreshing reminder that it’s okay not to have balance. That motherhood is layered and contradictory and often heartbreaking, but also beautifully transformative and fulfilling.The Motherload is powered by Peugeot, and sponsored by its4women, Avoca and Liffey Valley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Indy Power - Hope, heartbreak and her long journey to baby number two
Indy Power is known for her thriving businesses, The Little Green Spoon and SINES candles, but behind the scenes, she was fighting a private battle that lasted years. After a straightforward first pregnancy with her son Teddy, Indy’s journey to a second child was marked by multiple miscarriages, emotional and physical exhaustion, and round after round of treatment.In this deeply honest conversation, Indy opens up about the reality of fertility struggles, the toll it took on her, and the strength it took her to keep going. We talk about IVF, surrogacy, support systems, running a business through it all - and finally, the moment she held her second baby, after years of heartbreak.This is a story of resilience, hope, and hard-won joy. And while everyone’s journey is different, we hope Indy’s story may offer comfort to those feeling alone in theirs.Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of miscarriage and fertility loss. Disclaimer : This is one woman’s personal experience. It is not medical advice. Please consult your GP or fertility specialist for individual support.The Motherload is powered by Peugeot, and sponsored by its4women, Avoca and Liffey Valley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sinead O’Moore - The *real* work-life balance debate, and how to actually support mums
In this episode of The Motherload, Dominique McMullan sits down with Sinead O’Moore. Sinead is a powerhouse in podcasting (listen to The 40s Stretch wherever you get your podcasts!), a business owner, a fierce advocate for women, and most importantly, a mum who knows firsthand the beautiful, messy reality of it all. In this episode, Sinead and Dominique cover the real work-life balance debate; why ‘mum guilt’ exists (and how to finally shake it off); the way women’s ambition shifts after kids, and why that’s a good thing and the changes we actually need to see to support working mums. We do hope you enjoy it. If you are looking for more of The IMAGE Motherload you might want to visit IMAGE.ie/the-motherload for exclusive content, expert interviews, access to events and more. . The Motherload is powered by Peugeot, and sponsored by its4women, Avoca and Liffey Valley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Louise McSharry - Neurodivergent motherhood, balance, and raising feminist boys
In this episode of The Motherload, Dominique McMullan sits down with Louise McSharry for an honest conversation about motherhood, balance, and raising boys with feminist values. Louise opens up about the realities of juggling a successful career and family, the pressures society places on mothers, and why she’s passionate about raising her sons to be kind, aware, and emotionally intelligent. With her signature pragmatic wit, she shares the lessons she’s learned, and the joys and challenges she’s experienced along the way. This is a must-listen for anyone navigating motherhood. We do hope you enjoy it. If you are looking for more of The IMAGE Motherload you might want to visit IMAGE.ie/the-motherload for exclusive content, expert interviews, access to events and more.The Motherload is powered by Peugeot, and sponsored by its4women, Avoca and Liffey Valley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Motherload is a space where modern motherhood is explored with honesty, humor, and heart. Each week, join host Dominique McMullan as she invites inspiring mums you know and love, experts, and friends to share stories, laugh at the chaos, and dive into the real talk about working motherhood, and everything it entails. Because let's be real... we hold hands, hold meetings, and hold it together (sometimes brilliantly, sometimes barely) but we don't do it alone. The Motherload Podcast is your new village -- we’re here, to lighten the load.The IMAGE Motherload is powered by Peugeot and sponsored by its4women, Liffey Valley, and Avoca. Visit our Motherload Hub to follow weekly updates including interviews, events, videos and podcast episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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