Mums F**king Matter

Lucy Wylde
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Mums F**king Matter with Lucy Wylde is a weekly podcast aimed at helping Mums to feel more seen and validated in their experiences of motherhood and matrescence. Just because society doesn’t (yet!) respect the monumental role of Mothers, it doesn’t mean that we can’t value ourselves. As a self-advocacy and body literacy coach, burlesque teacher, yoga instructor, perinatal exercise specialist and Mum, Lucy shares her experience, passion and gentle activism for creating greater ease, pleasure and joy in body and mind, to help you adjust to one of life’s biggest transitions; Matrescence.

  1. S2 #11 My First Dog; Molly (the German Sheppard)

    15H AGO

    S2 #11 My First Dog; Molly (the German Sheppard)

    This is a short (and sweet) episode about our new dog, Molly. It's been lovely and something new to adjust to having a big, fluffy, gentle giant of a dog in our lives. To learn more about Molly, have a listen. In this episode I speak about: how healing it's been to get Molly after Roly having such a reactive dogMatilda's love of dogsMolly's gentle nature and the settling in process Themes: dogs, healing At the end, I read a poem that I don't know the author of. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and/or on my website: www.lucywyldecoaching.com

    13 min
  2. S2 #10 Dads Supporting Mums for the Win; An Interview with Alex Trippier

    MAY 12

    S2 #10 Dads Supporting Mums for the Win; An Interview with Alex Trippier

    Alex Trippier is a writer, speaker, podcast host, husband and father. He is an emerging voice on parenting and the role of men in family life. Alex has immersed himself in the work of leading mothers and parenting experts, exploring women’s lived experiences, mental load and family life. Alex brings a compassionate, feminist perspective to a growing international audience and writes regularly for 'The i' as well as having been cited in Grazia and Marie Claire. I connected with Alex on Instagram and I LOVED this conversation — and the laughs! He is brilliant and admirably honest about himself and his journey. In this episode we speak about: Alex's reels and his activism in the parenting spacethe problem with assumptionswhy so many couples can suffer after having childrendoing the work on ourselves, midlife 'crises' and individuationwhat doing burlesque did for me (on a deeper level than people may think)enjoying life as a couple more and Eve Rodsky's book 'Unicorn Space'gender norms and how men and women are judged in societyAlex's (great) observations of matrescence and why self-advocacy mattersresponsibilities and the words we usenavigating social media, self-worth and egothe medicine that tears can hold Themes: patriarchy, matrescence, patrescence, parenting, self-advocacy, domestic abuse We mention Charlotte Warne Thomas, Lucy Jones, Martin Amis, Richard Reeves, Eve Rodsky, Carl Jung, Terry Real, Leah Ruppanner and Steve Biddulph To learn more about Alex see here on Instagram, click here for his writing for 'The i Paper' and Alex's podcast is called 'Be A Happier Parent', available on all platforms. At the end, I read a poem called 'Guest House' by Rumi. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and/or on my website: www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

    1h 11m
  3. S2 #09 'Velvet & Valour'; Hosting My First Show!

    MAY 5

    S2 #09 'Velvet & Valour'; Hosting My First Show!

    Two days ago on Sunday May 3rd I hosted my first ever show. A burlesque and cabaret show featuring poetry also. It was an AMAZING night! And one where I felt, for the first time as a full grown woman, really supported. The night was full to the brim with artistry, human connection, honest conversations and life-affirming magic... I am so deeply grateful and proud of myself. So in case it helps anyone else (as well as myself to document it) I wanted to share a bit about my experience. In this episode I speak about: just listen :) Themes: burlesque, humanness, motherhood, domestic abuse recovery I mention Zoe Charles, my partner Roly Starr, Ioana Marinca, The Three Guineas pub in Reading At the end, I read two limericks written by me. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and/or on my website: www.lucywyldecoaching.com

    22 min
  4. S2 #08 'Don't Let It Break You Honey'; An Interview with Jenny Evans

    APR 28

    S2 #08 'Don't Let It Break You Honey'; An Interview with Jenny Evans

    Jenny Evans is a Mother, investigative journalist and filmmaker. Following the investigation that became her memoir, ‘Don’t Let It Break You, Honey’ she retrained in law. Jenny has just secured her first legal position. I connected with Jenny on Instagram after hearing about her book and I am incredibly grateful for Jenny and this powerful, moving and life-affirming conversation. (Jenny has THE most wonderful laugh and is such brilliant and beautiful soul.) We cover some very tender topics so please go carefully if you may be triggered and/or pay attention to the following. TRIGGER WARNINGS: we speak about sexual abuse, the justice system, Jenny's stillborn daughterFrom 21 mins 50 secs to 22 mins 10 secs AND 23 mins to 25 mins 20 secs Jenny speaks about the death of her daughter, being stillbornFrom 25 mins 40 secs to 31 mins 20 secs Jenny talks about unexplained infertility, IVF and the death of her daughter whilst in uteroFrom 32 mins 20 secs to 36 mins 30 secs I speak about being ostracised and sexual abuse In this episode we speak about: Jenny's background, her book and why she wrote itthe courage it took to write about what I call 'nasty people'speaking our truth, finding our tribe & shedding shamehow shame is created and systems that are inherently shamingthe death of Jenny's daughter, Lula* (please see trigger warnings above)navigating the grief realm and 'passive suicidality'the desire to have more babies — and the gaslighting of our big, primal feelingsthe process of writing the book with a lawyer and getting it publishedhow the system of giving statements to the police needs to change and the horror of Jenny's story being leaked (from the police) to the presssupportive publishers like Jemima Hunt at 'The Writers' Practice' and Emma Smith at 'Little Brown'why we talk and how it keeps us safe Themes: sexual abuse, journalism, police scandal, misogyny, shame, grief, corruption We mention Nick Davies, Evan Moloney, Maya Angelou, Richard Schwartz, Ana Forrest, Jemima Hunt and Emma Smith. To learn more about Jenny see here on Instagram, her website, details of her book 'Don't Let It Break You, Honey', and her Substack. At the end, I read a poem written by W.H. Auden. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and/or on my website: www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

    1h 8m
  5. S2 #07 Apologies, Accountability (and Why Forgiveness is Not a Must)

    APR 21

    S2 #07 Apologies, Accountability (and Why Forgiveness is Not a Must)

    Today's solo episode is a topic close to my heart. Wouldn't life be a little bit easier if many people were better at listening and true, genuine apologies?! — I think so. Whether that be politicians, abusers... anyone really. In this episode I speak about: saying sorry too muchwhere apologies may be due or even needed (and it's ok to say that!)where emotional intelligence, doing the work and owning our sh*t is helpfulwhy forgiveness isn't always the holy grailhandling criticism and tips to avoid/reduce defensiveness Themes: apologies, relationships, forgiveness I mention Harriet Lerner, Mark Groves, Terri Cole, my boyfriend Roly Starr. At the end, I read a poem written by me. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and/or on my website: www.lucywyldecoaching.com

    18 min
  6. S2 #06 20+ Years in the Fitness/Wellbeing Industry; An Interview with Fran Blechner

    APR 14

    S2 #06 20+ Years in the Fitness/Wellbeing Industry; An Interview with Fran Blechner

    Francesca Blechner has over 25 years experience in the wellness industry. She supports high-achieving, purpose-driven leaders and visionaries to decode the patterns stored in their nervous systems shaping their health, energy, business and relationships. Creator of the Nervous System Archetypes and The Body Wisdom Series, her work brings together body based coaching, nervous system alchemy, identity recalibration and business alignment. Through Fran's approach, client's have healed and broken generational patterns, restored hormonal balance and long‑standing health issues, reconciled family dynamics, deepened romantic and professional relationships, unlocked their purpose, found the confidence to change careers from corporate to follow their soul medicine led work. — I've known Fran for almost 20 years. Our relationship goes way back to being personal trainers in central London in the early 2000's and it's great to share this conversation with you. In this episode we speak about: what Fran does in her work as a 'Mind Body Alchemist'Fran's experience of burnout and how it lead to her work with the nervous systemhow capoeira practice can translate to everyday lifemuscle testing, breath and discovering the overriding compensation patternsa back injury in 2017 that was a BIG lesson for Franhow nervous system health is foundationalmy journey with burlesque and leaning more into my femininitythe shifts in awareness of/in Mothers over the last 20 yearsgetting back to basics for wellness and balanceat 1 hour 4 minutes Fran speaks a big truth about how breathwork and bodywork can be bastardised (I've witnessed this a lot)performative wellness vs. embodied leaders Themes: burnout, nervous system health, spirituality, burlesque, body literacy We mention The Third Space Health Club, Transformational Breath and Liezel Graham. To learn more about Fran see here on Instagram, LinkedIn, Youtube or here for her website. At the end, I read a poem written by Liezel Graham. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and/or on my website: www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

    1h 9m
  7. S2 #05 Little Actions, Big Impact...

    APR 7

    S2 #05 Little Actions, Big Impact...

    Today's solo episode is about the 'little' things that can, with time and consistency have a big impact. Implementing (or sneaking in) these things can end up with a beautiful ripple effect. In this episode I speak about: overcoming some of my fearsworking on our nervous system to help with boundariesstepping into our feminine in small waysgently reprogramming our conditioning and beliefs Themes: upbringing, parenting, boundaries I mention my boyfriend Roly, who you can find here on Instagram if you'd like. At the end, I read a poem by Danielle Doby. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and/or on my website: www.lucywyldecoaching.com

    21 min
  8. S2 #04 Living (& Parenting) with Passion & Integrity; An Interview with Mike Dye

    MAR 31

    S2 #04 Living (& Parenting) with Passion & Integrity; An Interview with Mike Dye

    Mike is a dear friend of mine and an amazing man, coach, father and husband. Listen to the episode for more information about Mike (beyond the titles and labels) but you can also find his website below. TRIGGER WARNING: From 1 hour 8 minutes and 40 seconds to 1 hour 9 minutes and 10 seconds I speak about my experience of birth trauma. In this episode we speak about: a bit about Mike beyond the labels of name, job and relationship statusthe (rare) skill of truly listeningMike questions me about burlesque (which is an interesting flip)knowing and owning our 'flaws' in a world that displays/values 'perfect'who has inspired Mike — AND learning his own balanceType A personality and 'productivity' bragginghow big a job parenting is (and my annoyance about it being under-appreciated)the significance of the words we useencouraging appreciation... Themes: burlesque, listening, parenting, event training, self-development We mention Ross Edgley and David Goggins. To learn more about Mike see here on Instagram or here for his website: newhealthproject.co.uk At the end, I read a poem written by Jessica Urlichs. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. For more insights and to contact me you can find me on Instagram, and/or on my website: www.lucywyldecoaching.com.

    1h 17m
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Mums F**king Matter with Lucy Wylde is a weekly podcast aimed at helping Mums to feel more seen and validated in their experiences of motherhood and matrescence. Just because society doesn’t (yet!) respect the monumental role of Mothers, it doesn’t mean that we can’t value ourselves. As a self-advocacy and body literacy coach, burlesque teacher, yoga instructor, perinatal exercise specialist and Mum, Lucy shares her experience, passion and gentle activism for creating greater ease, pleasure and joy in body and mind, to help you adjust to one of life’s biggest transitions; Matrescence.

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  • Creator
    Lucy Wylde
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    124
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2026 Lucy Wylde
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