Motherloading Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of Motherloading with hosts Nicky and Michelle - and this one is a special one.

In this Season 1 finale, we’re waving goodbye to an unforgettable year as we close out 2025 by celebrating the journey, the growth, and the community that has formed around Motherloading. This highlights episode brings together the very best moments from the season - from tears and vulnerability to uncontrollable laughter and empowering conversations.

These clips capture exactly what Motherloading is all about: raw honesty, emotional depth, humour, resilience, and female empowerment. It’s a reflection of the courage it takes to have the conversations women aren’t having enough of - and the impact those conversations can make when shared openly.

This episode is also a moment to acknowledge the hard work, determination, and heart Nicky and Michelle have poured into building a podcast that feels like a safe space - one where women feel seen, heard, and supported.

Whether you’ve listened from day one or you’re just discovering Motherloading, this finale is the perfect reminder of why honest storytelling and community matter. A celebration of motherhood, womanhood, and everything in between - and just the beginning of what’s to come.

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Welcome back to another episode of Motherloading with hosts Nicky & Michelle.
With Michelle still on maternity leave, Nicky is back on another solo mission, but this week she’s joined by two of her closest friends, Claire and Robyn, both mothers of neurodivergent children.
In this raw, honest and deeply compassionate conversation, the trio open up about the realities of parenting neurodivergent kids:
the early signs they noticed,
the complex journey toward diagnosis (and the mixed feelings that came with it),
and the emotional toll it can take on relationships, identity and mental health.
They speak candidly about the guilt, the constant “why?” questions, and the moments of self-doubt that so many parents experience but rarely vocalise. They also explore the challenge of balancing the needs of a neurodivergent child with those of a neurotypical sibling, ensuring no one feels overlooked or sidelined.
Claire and Robyn share incredibly valuable self-regulation and co-regulation strategies, explaining how managing yourresponse can help calm, support and gently de-escalate difficult moments. Their insights are practical, heartfelt and grounded in real-life experience.
This episode is a must-listen for any parent raising a neurodivergent child, or for anyone wanting to better understand neurodiversity with empathy and openness. It’s supportive, educational, and a reminder that you’re never alone in the journey.
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Welcome back to another episode of Motherloading. This week, Nicky is flying solo while Michelle is away on maternity leave after welcoming her healthy baby girl.

Nicky is joined by long-time friend Nicky Dwyer, who bravely opens up about her comeback story after falling for a narcissist who turned her world upside down. What began as an intense, whirlwind romance quickly unravelled into manipulation, control and emotional chaos.

Despite being strong, independent and sharp-minded, she found herself trapped in a cycle of trying to fix him, slipping into codependency while he chipped away at her confidence. Nicky challenges the harmful myth that “only weak women fall for narcissists” proving that these manipulative personalities can target anyone.

In this gripping and inspiring conversation, Nicky D shares:
-the early red flags she missed,
-how narcissistic manipulation and love-bombing take hold,
-the moment she recognised the relationship was breaking her,
-the steps she took to rebuild her strength,
-and how she finally found the courage to walk away.

She also offers practical tips for identifying narcissistic behaviour, understanding the dynamics of toxic relationships, and reclaiming your sense of self after trauma.

From intoxicating beginnings to emotional unraveling to powerful liberation, this episode is raw, real, and full of insight. Whether you’re healing from a similar experience or simply want to better understand relationship red flags, this conversation is a must-listen.
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Welcome back to another episode of Motherloading with hosts Nicky and Michelle.

This week, the duo are joined by the incredible Claire, fromThe Women’s Rehab Collective, an award-winning MSK practitioner and leading women’s health specialist in recovery, rehab and movement.

Together, they dive into the most common myths and misconceptions around postpartum health, perimenopause, pelvic floor function, boob health and the physical changes women experience throughout life. Claire breaks down what’s normal, what’s not, and what women are far too often told to simply “put up with.”

From debunking the belief that leaking when you laugh or jump is something you just have to live with after kids… to explaining how scar tissue, weakened muscles, and even the wrong bra size can cause aches, pains and postural problems - this episode is an absolute must-listen for every woman.

Packed with practical tips, preventative strategies, and easy-to-implement tools, Claire empowers listeners to understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and reduce the physical side effects of womanhood that so often go ignored.

If you want to feel stronger, more informed, and truly connected to your body, this episode is full of the knowledge every woman should have - but hardly anyone is taught.
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Welcome back to another episode of Motherloading with your hosts Nicky and Michelle.

If you haven’t listened to Part 1, start there first - then come back for this powerful deep dive into Nicky’s journey: the past she’s never fully opened up about… until now.

In this honest and emotional conversation, Nicky reflects on the “wild years” of her early life - a time filled with bad decisions, lack of direction, and a lingering sense that she wasn’t living with purpose. The organised, driven, proactive woman we see today is a world away from who she once believed she was.

Nicky shares how she transformed her life through self-development, discipline and sheer determination. She threw herself into her career, eventually landing a spot on The Irish Apprentice, where she placed second, a huge achievement many listeners won’t know about.

From there, she pushed through imposter syndrome, applied for a job she had “zero qualifications” for on paper, and still secured it… then rose through the ranks and climbed the corporate ladder with grit and graft.

But now, as a mum, the balance looks different. Nicky opens up about wanting to be more present with her children, while also fearing the feeling of “plateauing” or slipping back into old patterns of procrastination. It’s a conversation so many women and mothers will relate to - the constant tension between ambition, identity, and family.

This raw and relatable episode shows:
-how reinvention is possible at any stage of life;
-how hard work, confidence and consistency can change your entire path;
-why so many women feel “not good enough”, even when they’re thriving;
-and how motherhood shifts priorities, identity and self-expectations.

It’s emotional, empowering and deeply human - a reminder that life is a balancing act, but with reflection and resilience, you can rewrite your story.
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