Mumposter Syndrome

Dr Natasha Wallace

Mumposter Syndrome is the podcast about the real, raw, and often messy reality of navigating motherhood while building a career and a life of your own. Hosted by Dr. Natasha Wallace, clinical psychologist and mum, what has overcome postnatal depression and burnout herself. This show explores all sides of modern motherhood - from pre and postpartum, identity shifts, boundaries, and guilt, to IVF journeys, career changes, and finding yourself again beyond the roles you play. Each week, Natasha shares honest solo reflections and sits down with powerhouse guests for open, unfiltered conversations that go beneath the surface of "having it all." Together, they bring relatable stories, emotional insights, and practical strategies to help you feel calmer, more confident, and less alone in the chaos. If you're ready to ditch the guilt, ease the overwhelm, and redefine what it really means to thrive in motherhood and work, you're in the right place.

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    Mumposter Syndrome Episode 7 - Navigating Motherhood in a Pandemic: A Journey of Resilience and Emotional Recovery with Lauren Van Dyne

    For many women, becoming a mother during the pandemic wasn't the experience they expected — it was one of isolation, grief, and survival. In this deeply moving episode, Dr. Natasha Wallace speaks with Lauren Van Dyne, creator of Momdemic Diaries, about the emotional rollercoaster of navigating motherhood in the midst of a global crisis. Lauren shares her raw and powerful story of postpartum depression, therapy, and rediscovering herself through one of the hardest years of her life. Together, they explore: The impact of isolation on new mothers' mental health The grief of losing the "ideal" birth and postpartum experience How therapy and self-reflection can support healing and resilience The importance of open conversations about maternal mental health Why every mother's experience is valid — and deserves to be heard This honest conversation reminds every mum that resilience isn't about doing it all — it's about allowing yourself to be supported, seen, and human.   💛 Free Support for Overwhelmed Working Mums If you're feeling constantly on edge or emotionally drained, download my free guide: 👉 The 12-Minute Reset Every Working Mum Needs Learn practical nervous system resets to help you calm your mind and body when life feels too much. Want ongoing support and tools to find balance? Join The Thrive Circle — a supportive community for working mums ready to find calm, connection, and confidence again.   🌿 Connect with Dr. Natasha Wallace Instagram: @drtasha_psychologist Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk  Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk   ✨ Connect with Guest: Lauren Van Dyne Podcast: Momdemic Diaries on Spotify Email: momdemic.diaries@gmail.com Instagram: @momdemic_diaries

    49 min
  2. 2025-12-22

    Mumposter Syndrome Episode 6 - Home Education, Motherhood & Building a Business That Fits Your Family with Katherine Wilkinson

    In this episode Dr Natasha Wallace is joined by Katherine Wilkinson, a mother of two, entrepreneur, and founder of The Online English Teachers. Katherine supports families with limited English to help their children learn through stories, play, and everyday routines, without pressure or expensive tuition. Katherine shares her journey into home education (not "homeschooling"), explaining why she and her family chose a different educational path for their children and how home education allows learning to be child-centred, flexible, and rooted in real life. Together, Natasha and Katherine explore the realities of balancing motherhood, work, neurodiversity, and mental health, including sensory overload, exhaustion, and the constant juggle of priorities. This honest, relatable conversation highlights that work–life balance isn't fixed, it shifts over time, and that there is no "right" way to parent, educate children, or build a career. Instead, it's about finding what works for your family, your capacity, and your season of life. What You'll Hear in This Episode The difference between home education and homeschooling in the UK Why traditional schooling doesn't suit every child or family How learning through play and real-life experiences supports confidence and life skills Navigating work and motherhood without school hours or childcare breaks Parenting neurodiverse children and managing sensory overload Why flexibility, not perfection, is key to work–life balance Modelling emotional honesty and boundaries for your children How ambition, work, and motherhood can coexist in healthy ways 💛 Free Support for Overwhelmed Working Mums If you're feeling constantly on edge or emotionally drained, download my free guide: 👉 The 12-Minute Reset Every Working Mum Needs Learn practical nervous system resets to help you calm your mind and body when life feels too much. Want ongoing support and tools to find balance? Join The Thrive Circle — a supportive community for working mums ready to find calm, connection, and confidence again.   🌿 Connect with Dr. Natasha Wallace Instagram: @drtasha_psychologist Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk ✨ Connect with Guest: Katherine Wilkinson Instagram: @theonlineenglishteachers Website: https://theoet.com/ Email: Info@theonlineeslteacher.com

    39 min
  3. 2025-12-15

    Mumposter Syndrome Episode 5 - Empowering Women Through Self-Advocacy and the Journey of Matrescence with Lucy Wylde

    Motherhood changes everything - your identity, your priorities, and sometimes even your voice. In this inspiring and deeply personal episode, Dr. Natasha Wallace sits down with Lucy Wylde, a self-advocacy coach who helps women reclaim their power and speak their truth. Lucy shares her own journey through matrescence (the transition to motherhood), how she learned to set boundaries, and how movement and burlesque became tools for healing, self-expression, and confidence. Together, they explore: Why self-advocacy is essential for emotional wellbeing and empowerment The link between people-pleasing and losing your sense of self in motherhood How to navigate grief for your pre-motherhood identity The healing power of movement, expression, and community What it really means to embrace matrescence as a journey of growth This episode is a powerful reminder that you are allowed to take up space, speak your truth, and prioritise yourself, not just as a mum, but as a woman. 💛 Free Support for Overwhelmed Working Mums Feeling pulled in every direction? Download my free guide: 👉 The 12-Minute Reset Every Working Mum Needs Discover quick, practical nervous system resets to help you stay grounded when life feels too much. Want deeper support and real change? Join The Thrive Circle — a supportive space for working mums ready to find calm, confidence, and balance again. 🌿 Connect with Dr. Natasha Wallace Instagram: @drtasha_psychologist Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk ✨ Connect with Guest: Lucy Wylde Website: www.lucywyldecoaching.com Email: lucy@lucywyldecoaching.com Instagram: @lucywyldecoaching Facebook: facebook.com/lucywyldecoaching

    44 min
  4. 2025-12-08

    Mumposter Syndrome Episode 4 - The Balancing Act of Motherhood and Career: Debunking the Myth of 'Having It All' with Dr. Rachel Evans

    We've all heard it, the idea that women can "have it all." But what if that very expectation is what's leaving so many mothers feeling like they're failing? In this honest and thought-provoking episode, Dr. Natasha Wallace sits down with Dr. Rachel Evans, psychologist and hypnotherapist, to talk about the messy, beautiful, and often exhausting intersection of motherhood and career. Together, they explore what it really means to balance work, parenting, and self-care, and why it's time to let go of perfection and redefine what "having it all" looks like. You'll hear insights on: How societal expectations fuel stress, guilt, and self-doubt for working mums Why self-care isn't one-size-fits-all, and how to make it work for you Navigating mental health challenges like anxiety and identity loss after motherhood The importance of flexibility and validating your own emotions Why it's okay to change direction and find balance on your own terms This conversation is a heartfelt reminder that you don't need to do it all, you just need to do what's right for you. 💛 Free Support for Overwhelmed Working Mums If you're constantly juggling work, family, and the never-ending to-do list, download my free guide: 👉 The 12-Minute Reset Every Working Mum Needs Discover simple nervous system resets you can use anytime overwhelm hits. Ready to create lasting calm and balance? Join The Thrive Circle - my supportive community for working mums who want to feel grounded, confident, and in control again.   🌿 Connect with Dr. Natasha Wallace Instagram: @drtasha_psychologist Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk   ✨ Connect with Guest: Dr. Rachel Evans Website: eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk Email: rachel@rachelevansphd.co.uk Instagram: @rachel.evans.phd Facebook: facebook.com/rachel.evans.phd LinkedIn: Dr. Rachel Evans

    55 min
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    Mumposter Syndrome Podcast Trailer

    In this deeply personal episode of Mum Poster Syndrome, Dr. Natasha Wallace, a clinical psychologist and mum, opens up about her own journey through stress, burnout, and postnatal depression. Despite her professional expertise in mental health and stress management, Natasha reveals how the realities of motherhood and work-life balance can challenge even those trained to cope. She shares her experience of birth trauma, overwhelm, and the invisible pressures that so many mothers face while trying to "do it all." Through raw honesty and reflection, Natasha discusses the disconnect between knowing what to do and actually being able to do it when you're stretched thin, sleep-deprived, and emotionally drained. This episode is a reminder that emotional well-being isn't about perfection, it's about compassion, awareness, and finding small, realistic ways to support yourself when life feels heavy. Whether you're a mum, a professional, or someone trying to juggle it all, you'll find comfort, validation, and gentle encouragement to prioritise yourself and let go of impossible standards. 💛 Free Support for Overwhelmed Working Mums If you're a working mum feeling like you're in the thick of it, download my free guide: 👉 The 12-Minute Reset Every Working Mum Needs It's packed with quick, simple nervous system resets to use anytime overwhelm hits. Ready to go beyond quick fixes and make lasting changes? Join The Thrive Circle — my supportive space for working mums who want to find calm, balance, and confidence without burning out. Connect with Me Instagram & TikTok: @drtasha_psychologist Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk If you're enjoying The Mumposter Syndrome Podcast, please hit subscribe and leave a review on your favourite podcast app, it really helps more working mums find the support they need.

    14 min
  6. Mumposter Podcast Episode 3 - Navigating Postnatal Care: Insights from a Physiotherapist, The Balancing Act: Work and Motherhood, Pelvic Health: What Every New Mom Should Know and Breaking the Stigma: Real Talk on Postnatal Recovery with Chloe Evans

    2025-12-01

    Mumposter Podcast Episode 3 - Navigating Postnatal Care: Insights from a Physiotherapist, The Balancing Act: Work and Motherhood, Pelvic Health: What Every New Mom Should Know and Breaking the Stigma: Real Talk on Postnatal Recovery with Chloe Evans

    In this conversation, Dr. Natasha Wallace and Chloe Evans discuss the importance of postnatal care, particularly focusing on pelvic health. Chloe shares her personal journey into pelvic health physiotherapy after her own experiences with postnatal care. They explore the challenges of balancing work and motherhood, the societal expectations placed on mothers, and the often-overlooked aspects of maternal health. Chloe provides practical tips for improving pelvic health and emphasizes the importance of ongoing exercises to maintain pelvic floor strength, regardless of how long it has been since childbirth. In this conversation, Chloe, a pelvic health physiotherapist, discusses the often unspoken challenges of postpartum recovery, including physical and mental health issues. She emphasizes the importance of seeking help, normalizing the struggles that many mothers face, and the need for individualized care. The discussion also touches on the balance between work and motherhood, and the significance of self-compassion during this transformative period.   💛 Free Support for Overwhelmed Working Mums If you're a working mum feeling like you're in the thick of it, download my free guide: 👉 The 12-Minute Reset Every Working Mum Needs It's packed with quick, simple nervous system resets to use anytime overwhelm hits. Ready to go beyond quick fixes and make lasting changes? Join The Thrive Circle — my supportive space for working mums who want to find calm, balance, and confidence without burning out. Connect with Me Instagram & TikTok: @drtasha_psychologist Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk If you're enjoying The Mumposter Syndrome Podcast, please hit subscribe and leave a review on your favourite podcast app, it really helps more working mums find the support they need.

    44 min
  7. Mumposter Syndrome Episode 2 - ADHD, IVF, and Motherhood: Finding Strength Through Fertility and Burnout with Catherine Lightfoot

    2025-12-01

    Mumposter Syndrome Episode 2 - ADHD, IVF, and Motherhood: Finding Strength Through Fertility and Burnout with Catherine Lightfoot

    In this conversation, Dr. Natasha Wallace speaks with Catherine Lightfoot, a coach specialising in supporting women with ADHD who are navigating maternity leave and fertility challenges. Catherine shares her personal journey through IVF, the importance of support systems, and the impact of ADHD on parenting. They discuss the challenges of transitioning to motherhood, the significance of trusting one's instincts, and the need for community support. Catherine emphasises the importance of self-advocacy and offers advice for new mothers, highlighting the emotional complexities of motherhood and the societal pressures women face.   💛 Free Support for Overwhelmed Working Mums If you're a working mum feeling like you're in the thick of it, download my free guide: 👉 The 12-Minute Reset Every Working Mum Needs It's packed with quick, simple nervous system resets to use anytime overwhelm hits. Ready to go beyond quick fixes and make lasting changes? Join The Thrive Circle — my supportive space for working mums who want to find calm, balance, and confidence without burning out. Connect with Me Instagram & TikTok: @drtasha_psychologist Website: www.drnatashawallace.co.uk Email: support@drnatashawallace.co.uk If you're enjoying The Mumposter Syndrome Podcast, please hit subscribe and leave a review on your favourite podcast app, it really helps more working mums find the support they need.

    40 min

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Mumposter Syndrome is the podcast about the real, raw, and often messy reality of navigating motherhood while building a career and a life of your own. Hosted by Dr. Natasha Wallace, clinical psychologist and mum, what has overcome postnatal depression and burnout herself. This show explores all sides of modern motherhood - from pre and postpartum, identity shifts, boundaries, and guilt, to IVF journeys, career changes, and finding yourself again beyond the roles you play. Each week, Natasha shares honest solo reflections and sits down with powerhouse guests for open, unfiltered conversations that go beneath the surface of "having it all." Together, they bring relatable stories, emotional insights, and practical strategies to help you feel calmer, more confident, and less alone in the chaos. If you're ready to ditch the guilt, ease the overwhelm, and redefine what it really means to thrive in motherhood and work, you're in the right place.