Fire Starter Mum

Gosia Scarrott

Fire Starter Mum podcast is dedicated to mums who are change-makers at heart yet feel they’ve lost their inner fire (and want to find it back!). It features fire starting conversations with mums and experts around the topics of motherhood identity shift, re-inventing yourself and feeling on fire again! Our vibe: we take the mask off, speak our truth and challenge norms about motherhood so that as mums we feel adequate, seen and empowered! Follow us on Instagram: @firestartermum (https://www.instagram.com/firestartermum/)

  1. 1월 25일

    Watching Mothers in Public: What I Didn’t See Coming

    In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of a street campaign I carried out in Bristol, where I stopped mothers in public space and asked one simple, unexpected question: “What would you say to another mum who feels she’s lost herself?” This episode isn’t about solutions. It’s about the moment itself. I share: Why I felt called to take this question into public space The deeply personal experience that first made me aware of how invisible motherhood can feel What it was like to stand on the street and ask this question — and what happened before the answers came The pause, the silence, and the visible shift in breath, eyes, and body when mothers were asked something they didn’t expect Three simple observations I noticed across conversations — without analysing or explaining what they mean How this experience shifted my own instinct to move quickly into meaning-making, and why I’m choosing witnessing over explaining for now This was a pilot campaign, not a finished project. And this episode reflects the position I’m standing in right now: a witness who is beginning to notice patterns, but choosing to stay close to the human moment rather than rush into conclusions. At the end of the episode, I invite you to sit with the same question yourself — not for me, not for the project, but for what happens in you when you hear it. This episode is for you if you’re craving something slower, more human, and more spacious — and if you know the feeling of disappearing in motherhood, even when everything looks “fine” from the outside. 🔗 Explore & Stay Connected If you’d like to go deeper or stay close to how this work unfolds, you can find me here: 🎧 Find Her Again™ — Free 7-Day Audio Journey A gentle audio series to help you reconnect with yourself, your voice, and your sense of identity — on your own terms. 🔥 The Firestarter Question — Campaign Page Watch clips from the street campaign and, if you’d like, answer the same question anonymously yourself. ✍️ @FirestarterMum Quiet reflections, ongoing work, and moments from the field. Thank you for listening — and for sitting with this question alongside me 🤍

    16분
  2. 1월 18일

    What Seven Mothers in Bristol Revealed About Being Seen

    In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my Bristol street campaign — where I asked seven mothers one question: “What would you say to another mum who feels she’s lost herself?” Their answers revealed powerful patterns about identity, overwhelm, and visibility in motherhood. We explore: 💬 The phrases nearly every mother repeated “It gets easier.” “You’ll find yourself again.” Why this comfort is also a cultural script — and what it reveals about the lack of support mothers receive now. 🔥 Three core themes from the conversations Using their exact words, I share what mothers told me about overwhelm, identity blur, and the lifeline of connection. 👁 Why mothers feel lost — and why it’s not personal Identity isn’t disappearing. It’s being suffocated by lack of space, witnessing, and visibility. 🧩 Visibility as identity oxygen How the campaign confirmed my biggest belief: mothers don’t need to wait for life to get easier — they need to be seen. 🔬 The Observer Effect of motherhood A simple metaphor that explains why mothers sharpen when witnessed, and blur when they’re not. 🎥 What’s next for The Firestarter Question How this project is expanding, where to watch the clips, and what future episodes will unpack about matrescence and visibility. ⸻ This isn’t an episode about “losing yourself.” It’s about what happens when a mother’s inner world is finally acknowledged and honoured. ⸻ 🧠 Mentioned in this episode: 🎥 The Firestarter Question clips on Instagram @firestartermum 🎧 Find Her Again™ – Free 7-day voice note journey 💌 Connect with me on Instagram @firestartermum Watch The Observer Effect 🔥 Find your fire and shine. Firestarter Mum Shop Gosia x

    22분
  3. 2025. 10. 11.

    The Secret to Authentic Visibility? Seeing Yourself First.

    In this spontaneous episode (recorded in the quiet before preschool pick-up), I share raw reflections about what visibility really means — beyond the nervous system, beyond Human Design, beyond strategy. Because before you can be seen out there… you have to learn to see yourself first. We explore: 💭 Why visibility begins in your own eyes Before content plans, before strategy — it starts with acknowledging your worth, skills, and lived experience. 💡 How early experiences shape how we “receive” success I share a childhood story that shaped my belief that I didn’t deserve to receive success — and how that pattern quietly echoed in business, motherhood, and money. 💰 Why visibility and receiving are connected The way you receive love, money, rest, and even responsibility mirrors how you receive visibility. If you don’t feel worthy of being seen, you’ll unconsciously block what’s trying to find you. ⚡️ The difference between managing and receiving So many of us say “I’m managing money,” “I’m managing motherhood,” “I’m managing my time.” But true power comes when you stop managing — and start receiving. 🧘‍♀️ A gentle challenge: This week, see your life through the lens of receiving. How do you receive your ambition? Your rest? Your role as a mother and a business owner? ⸻ This episode isn’t about visibility as performance. It’s about visibility as self-recognition. Because before the world can see your brilliance — you have to see it too. ⸻ 🧠 Mentioned in this episode: 🎧 Find Her Again™ – Free 7-Day Voice Note Journey A gentle audio experience to help you reconnect with your voice, visibility, and self-worth — on your terms. 💌 Connect with me on Instagram @firestartermum Join the Firestarter Mum community for honest conversations about motherhood, identity, and visibility. 🔥 Find your fire and shine! Gosia x

    19분
  4. 2025. 08. 03.

    Visibility After Motherhood: Why You Feel Mute and How to Reclaim Your Voice

    You’ve been told that mums don’t show up because they’re afraid of being judged.But what if fear isn’t the real reason?What if the actual block is that you’re no longer sure who’s doing the showing up? In this intimate, late-evening recording, I talk about visibility from a place no one prepares you for:The messy middle.The in-between.That liminal space after a major identity shift — like motherhood, midlife, or a business reinvention — where your voice feels distant and your message… unclear. We explore: ✔️ Why visibility blocks are often identity blocks✔️ The 3 stages of transformation: separation, liminality, reintegration✔️ Why you might feel muted — even if you were once confident and clear✔️ The business beliefs that no longer fit post-motherhood (and what’s replacing them)✔️ Why voice notes and raw reflections can help you reconnect with yourself✔️ The nervous system truth no one tells you: “Safety comes before strategy.” This episode isn’t about bouncing back or powering through.It’s about naming the invisible — and giving yourself permission to be seen before you have it all figured out. 🧠 Mentioned in this episode:🎧 Find Her Again™ – Free 7-Day Voice Note JourneyA gentle space to reconnect with your voice, identity and visibility — on your terms. 🧭 Ready to navigate the in-between with support? DM me @firestartermum or email firestartermum@gmail.com and let me know where you are on your identity journey. You don’t have to skip the messy middle.It’s where your magnetism lives. Find Your Fire & Shine! Gosia x

    25분
  5. 2024. 07. 28.

    MOMS Find Fire: How to Cherish Time and Ignite Your Inner Fire -with Helen Zeida

    In this episode, I sit down with Helen Zeida, a coach specializing in helping leaders in social care, particularly women and mums, to manage their stress-heavy roles and find balance in their lives.  Helen shares her unique approach to keeping the inner fire alive—a force that drives purpose and transformation. Drawing from her eclectic life experiences, including training as a firewalk instructor, Helen provides profound yet practical strategies to cherish time mindfully.  We talk about how this inner fire shapes our identity, builds community, and boosts well-being, especially for those in caring professions. I really liked Helen’s candid insights staying connected to our inner fire by being fully present and appreciating small moments so we can find fulfilment amidst the demands of motherhood.   Join us for a deep, intuitive, and empowering conversation that left me inspired with insights that are perfect for anyone juggling demanding roles and seeking a fulfilling life.    You can connect with Helen and learn more about her work at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-zeida/ https://theboostproject.co.uk/ https://shareitstrategy.com/ https://www.thecoachingapproach.co.uk/     Find Your Inner Fire & Shine! Join Fire Starter Mum community on Instagram @firestartermum for inspiration, empowerment and honest motherhood and self-discovery POVs.   Join the Firestarter Mum Club to receive fiery updates & new episode releases!   Grab Your FREE Firestarter Mum Prompts to start re-igniting your Fire, one Spark at a time! ✨

    48분

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Fire Starter Mum podcast is dedicated to mums who are change-makers at heart yet feel they’ve lost their inner fire (and want to find it back!). It features fire starting conversations with mums and experts around the topics of motherhood identity shift, re-inventing yourself and feeling on fire again! Our vibe: we take the mask off, speak our truth and challenge norms about motherhood so that as mums we feel adequate, seen and empowered! Follow us on Instagram: @firestartermum (https://www.instagram.com/firestartermum/)