Nourishing the Mother

Bridget Wood & Julie Tenner
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Nourishing the Mother

Mothering can be an inspired journey to our most glittering, authentic, passionate, creative and connected selves. Through the mirror offered to us by our children, we are taken to every hurt, unmet need, and also every joy and excitement we’ve ever experienced. We want every woman and mother to give themselves and those around them the compassion, love and healing they so readily offer their children, but rarely allow themselves. Journey with us as we discuss the many layers of being a mother today, where we have come from and where we want to go. Learn tools to connect with yourself, offer compassion to those parts we’d rather deny and get back in love with yourself, motherhood and who you are as a feminine woman.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    NTM 509: Inside Our Bedroom & Beyond: A Candid Conversation With My Husband – Part One

    What really holds a relationship together when the mental load is heavy, emotions are high, and life keeps pulling you in different directions? In this raw and intimate conversation, Julie and her husband, Nick, reflect on their journey as a couple — where they’ve struggled, where they’ve grown, and what’s helped them stay connected through it all. Julie wants you to know: We don’t have all the answers, but we’ve learnt some powerful lessons (often the hard way) about communication, conflict...

    55 min

  2. 17 MAR

    NTM 508: Motherhood, but sustainable: How to stop running on empty

    Ever feel like you're constantly running on fumes, just trying to make it through the day? Like no matter how much you do, it never feels like enough—and somehow, you're the last one on your own list? In this episode, we’re talking about sustainable motherhood—how to stop the endless cycle of exhaustion and start creating a life that actually feels good to live. We’ll share the key mindset shifts and simple daily practices that help you reset, reclaim your energy, and let go of the pressure ...

    23 min

  3. 10 MAR

    NTM 507: From Sexless to Sensual: Why Your Mental Load Kills Your Desire

    If you feel like your sex drive has vanished, it’s not because something is wrong with you. It’s because your mind is overloaded, your body is exhausted, and your desire has been buried under an avalanche of to-do lists, responsibilities, and emotional labour. In this episode, we unpack the real reasons why so many women feel disconnected from their sensuality and why stress, overwhelm, and mental clutter shut down turn-on. We’ll explore the nervous system’s role in desire, why waiting for t...

    28 min

  4. 3 MAR

    NTM 506: Coming Up For Air: What Happens When Motherhood Isn’t ‘Everything’ Anymore?"

    Motherhood has shaped you, stretched you, and asked more of you than you ever thought possible. But what happens when you wake up one day and realize… it’s not everything anymore? When the role that once defined you no longer fits in quite the same way? This episode is for the mother standing at the edge of change—the one who’s spent years devoted to raising her children, only to find herself coming up for air and wondering: What now? We’re diving into the shock of realizing you’ve changed,...

    30 min

  5. 24 FEB

    NTM 505: Proud Mama: Untangling Our Self-Worth from Our Kids' Successes and Struggles

    In this episode of Proud Mama, we’re diving into the emotional rollercoaster of tying our self-worth to our kids’ successes and struggles. Why do we feel pride when they excel and shame when they stumble? And how can we untangle these feelings to foster healthier, more authentic relationships? Join us as we explore the psychology behind parental pride and shame, how to shift from performance-driven parenting to connection-driven parenting, and practical tools to help both you and your child t...

    40 min

  6. 17 FEB

    NTM 504: Don’t Rush the Finish—Mastering the Art of Holding Tension

    You know that guy—the one who gets so caught up in his own urgency that he blows the whole thing in two seconds, leaving you unsatisfied and wondering, was that it? That’s what most of us do with tension. We can’t stand the discomfort, so we rush to resolve, fix, smooth it over, tie it up in a neat little bow—just to make the tension go away. But what if you didn’t? What if you could hold that charge—let it build, let it move, let it breathe—without caving to the part of you that needs cl...

    27 min

  7. 10 FEB

    NTM 503: What’s Your Relationship Cockblock?

    You’re saying all the right things, communicating effectively (or so you think), but somehow… it’s not landing. Instead of bringing you closer, the conversation is driving a wedge. They’re withdrawing, getting defensive, or shutting down—and now you’re caught in the frustrating loop of repulsion and resentment. So, what’s your relationship cockblock? That one thing—your kryptonite—that keeps you stuck, misfiring, or unintentionally repelling the very connection you crave? If you’ve ever fel...

    36 min

  8. 5 FEB

    NTM 502: When a Huge Part of You Walks Out the Door: The Ache, The Relief & Who Am I Now?

    There’s a moment in motherhood that hits like a freight train—the day your youngest walks out the door and into school. It’s a seismic shift, a transition that carries both grief and relief, a moment where you feel like a huge part of you just left, but also like you’re finally coming up for air. You’ve spent years in the most important (and invisible) role in the world, and yet, society doesn’t validate the weight of that devotion. So now what? This episode is for every mother who has ever...

    37 min
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    About

    Mothering can be an inspired journey to our most glittering, authentic, passionate, creative and connected selves. Through the mirror offered to us by our children, we are taken to every hurt, unmet need, and also every joy and excitement we’ve ever experienced. We want every woman and mother to give themselves and those around them the compassion, love and healing they so readily offer their children, but rarely allow themselves. Journey with us as we discuss the many layers of being a mother today, where we have come from and where we want to go. Learn tools to connect with yourself, offer compassion to those parts we’d rather deny and get back in love with yourself, motherhood and who you are as a feminine woman.

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    • Creator
      Bridget Wood & Julie Tenner
    • Years Active
      2015 - 2025
    • Episodes
      510
    • Rating
      Explicit
    • Copyright
      © 2025 Nourishing the Mother
    • Show Website
      Nourishing the Mother

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