Answering Your Motherhood Questions | Keelin Moncrieff on Identity, Co‑Parenting, and Moving to France
In this solo Q&A episode, Keelin gets candid about the realities of motherhood - from navigating identity, relationships, work, and guilt, to finding time alone that fills your cup. She shares why her family is moving to France, reflects on co-parenting and reuniting with Jason, and offers thoughtful advice for anyone undecided about having kids. Plus: the song that defines this season of her life, the one that reminds her of her daughter, and the nostalgic childhood traditions she’s passing on.Mother is brought to you with thanks to Dairylea cheese. Set them free with Dairylea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Melissah Mullins | Raising three daughters, Down syndrome advocacy, and finding beauty in the chaos
In this episode, Keelin chats with parenting creator and advocate Melissah Mullins about life with her three girls, from the whirlwind of her first birth to the tough pregnancies that followed. Melissah opens up about her daughter Evy’s Down syndrome diagnosis, the support she found through Down Syndrome Ireland, and the misconceptions she’s determined to challenge. She also shares how she balances family traditions, hectic school runs, and content creation - all while carving out space for joy, individuality and a little bit of chaos. To learn more or support Down Syndrome Ireland, visit https://downsyndrome.ie/.Mother is brought to you with thanks to Dairylea cheese. Set them free with Dairylea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Siobhán Lynch aka BABA | Healing Through Music and Motherhood
Trigger Warning: This episode contains conversations around miscarriage and abortion that some listeners may find upsetting. In this episode, Keelin speaks to artist Siobhán Lynch (BABA), who opens up about her journey through music and motherhood. Siobhán shares her experiences of singing and recording her new album Truth while pregnant, the influence of live gigs on her music, and the profound grief of giving birth to a stillborn. She talks candidly about navigating postnatal anxiety and depression, breastfeeding challenges, baby first aid fears, co-sleeping, routines, and the joys of raising her daughter, Minnie. This episode is a heartfelt conversation about healing, hope, and finding strength through both music and motherhood.Mother is brought to you with thanks to Dairylea cheese. Set them free with Dairylea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Caroline Snowe | Supporting pregnant women experiencing homelessness in Ireland
In this episode, Keelin speaks to Caroline Snowe from Anew, the only service in Ireland dedicated to supporting pregnant women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Caroline shares the realities of homelessness during pregnancy, the wraparound supports Anew provides, and the inspiring success stories of mothers who have found safety and confidence through their services.Mother is brought to you with thanks to Dairylea cheese. Set them free with Dairylea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Shauna Bannon | Balancing MMA and motherhood, lessons from the ring and raising resilient kids
In this episode, Keelin chats to Irish MMA fighter Shauna Bannon about juggling life as a professional athlete and a mother, how training became her therapy, and why hard things are still possible when you have the right support system.Mother is brought to you with thanks to Dairylea cheese. Set them free with Dairylea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mother is a refreshingly different take on parent podcasting, brought to you by Her.ie and HerFamily.ie.Each week, Keelin Moncrieff and her guests explore the art of matrescence and the impact becoming a mother has on our place in the world. From work and friends to body image and relationships, how do we maintain our sense of self as the world’s perception of us seemingly shifts? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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