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The MOMents Podcast is for working moms building a life that works for your family and your career goals. We talk honestly about the personal & professional challenges and triumphs ambitious moms face when raising children. Join Madge Booth and her guests as they redefine success and sustainable work-life balance.

  1. Jun 25

    Matrescence: The Transformation Every Mother Deserves to Understand | Meg Faure

    When we become mothers, everyone talks about the baby. The feeding. The sleep. The milestones.But almost nobody talks about what happens to us.The identity shift. The grief for the life we once had. The guilt of wanting space while loving our children deeply. The feeling that somewhere along the way, we've lost ourselves.Meg Faure, parenting expert, author and founder of Parent Sense, joins Madge for a powerful conversation about matrescence – the profound psychological, emotional and neurological transformation that takes place when a woman becomes a mother.This conversation is a reminder that if motherhood has changed you, you're not doing it wrong. You're becoming someone new.In this episode you'll learn:- What matrescence is and why so few mothers have heard of it- How motherhood physically changes the brain and how long those changes last- Why grief and love often coexist during the transition to motherhood- Why returning to work after having a baby can feel so disorientating- Which mothers are most vulnerable to losing their sense of identity- Five practical anchors to help you stay connected to yourself- What co-regulation is and why it matters when you're running on empty- Why perfect parenting isn't the goal, repair is⏱️ CHAPTERS:[00:00] Why nobody prepares women for matrescence[03:15] What happens to a mother's brain after birth[07:42] The hidden grief of becoming a mother[12:38] Why we lose ourselves in motherhood[16:54] Returning to work and rebuilding identity[21:47] The village we've lost and why connection matters[25:30] Five anchors for navigating matrescence[29:18] Co-regulation, repair and realistic parenting[32:10] Meg's message for every mom who feels lost🎙️ ABOUT THE GUEST:Meg Faure is one of South Africa's most trusted voices in early childhood development. She is the author of eight parenting books, including the bestselling Baby Sense series and the founder of Parent Sense, a parenting platform that supports families through every stage of early childhood.🔗 Follow Meg:Instagram: @megfaure.senseLinkedIn | Parent Sense🎧 ABOUT THE MOMents PODCAST:The MOMents Podcast is for ambitious working moms building a life that works for both family AND career. Hosted by Madge Booth, we have honest conversations about motherhood, work, identity and everything in between.FOLLOW US:Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn https://www.momentsmedia.co.za#matrescence #motherhood #workingmoms #megfaure #postpartummentalhealth #momguilt #workingmotherhood #identityaftermotherhood #parentingpodcast #momentspodcast

  2. May 7

    Rolanda Marias On Why Working Moms Should Stop Adding Pressure To Themselves and Their Kids

    As working moms, the constant pressure from work, home and our children's schools can feel like a high-data usage app running in the background. And it doesn't only affect our mental health, how we manage pressure, has an impact on our kids too. They're picking up on every rushed morning and every stressed-out homework session. Rolanda Marais, renowned actress and mom of two, joins Madge for an honest conversation about breaking the cycle of pressure, taking a look at our parenting and how to foster emotional resilience. This conversation won't give you another thing to add to your list. It'll give you permission to take things off it. In this episode you'll learn: Why the language you use every day could be quietly increasing your child's anxiety How to trust your child's individual journey (even when it's uncomfortable) The one thing Rolanda does at the bottom of her to-do list that will stop you in your tracks How to set boundaries with schools and teachers and why it's okay to skip non-essential homework How to model calm and resilience even when you're running on empty Why connection always matters more than perfection ⏱️ CHAPTERS: [00:00] The pressure working moms carry every single day [03:01] Recognising early signs your child is feeling the squeeze [07:31] Managing homework stress without damaging your relationship [09:46] How your language shapes your child's anxiety [15:40] When the pressure is coming from us and why self-care matters [25:18] Trusting your instincts and choosing connection over performance [28:23] A gentle reminder: focus on joy, not perfection 🎙️ ABOUT THE GUEST: Rolanda Marais is a South African actress and mom of two who speaks openly about the realities of modern motherhood. Her personal journey navigating pressure, connection and balance makes her a voice every mom needs to hear. 🔗 Follow Rolanda on Instagram: https://t.ly/hVURu 🎧 ABOUT THE MOMENTS PODCAST: The MOMents Podcast is for ambitious working moms building a life that works for both family AND career. Hosted by Madge Booth, we talk honestly about the challenges and triumphs of motherhood, without the filters. FOLLOW US: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Website #workingmoms #parentingpressure #childrensmentalhealth #workingmomlife #parentingtips #momguilt #raisingkids #schoolpressure #parentingpodcast #momentspodcast

  3. Apr 25

    Stop Throwing Money at Medical Aid That Doesn't Work | 7 Tips Every Mom Should Know

    Is your medical aid actually working for your family or just draining your bank account? Most families are overpaying for cover they don't understand, missing benefits they're entitled to, and making costly mistakes that add up fast. In this episode, healthcare and financial specialist Liz Coetzee breaks down exactly what you need to know to protect your family without wasting a single rand. In this episode we cover: The #1 sign you're on the wrong plan Why "more cover" doesn't always mean better cover How to use your benefits strategically from January Cash vs. claiming and when each makes sense Chapters: The 7 Tips 00:00 Navigating Medical Aid: The Basics 01:46 Understanding Coverage Needs 07:42 Reviewing Your Medical Aid Plan 09:43 Strategic Use of Medical Aid 12:39 Maximising Savings Benefits 15:41 Cash vs. Claiming: Making Smart Choices 17:46 Downgrading Plans: When and How 19:54 Choosing the Right Plan for Families This is the medical aid conversation every parent needs to have. 🎙️ ABOUT THE GUEST: Liz Coetzee is a healthcare and financial specialist who assists families to pick the best medical aid or hospital plan for their needs and budget. Reach out to Liz: https://t.ly/OYQoB 🎧 ABOUT THE MOMENTS PODCAST: The MOMents Podcast is for ambitious working moms building a life that works for both family AND career. Hosted by Madge Booth, we talk honestly about the challenges and triumphs of motherhood, without the filters. 📲 FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moments_omnimedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572218987263 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moments-omnimedia Website: https://www.momentsmedia.co.za/ #MedicalAid #MedicalAidSouthAfrica #HealthcarePlanning #FamilyHealth #SouthAfricanMoms #SaveMoney #HealthInsurance #MomFinances #KnowYourBenefits

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    We work like we don't have kids. We parent like we don't have careers.

    If that sentence sums up your motherhood experience, this podcast was made for you. MOMents is the parenting podcast for ambitious working moms who are done pretending they have it all figured out. We talk honestly about the love, the joy, the mom guilt, mental load, burnout and the mad expectations of what it really means to be a modern mom. Follow for real conversations. New episodes every other week. 🎙️ #workingmoms #momlife #mompodcast #parentingpodcast #momguilt #mentalload #workingmom #modernmom #ambitiousmom #podcastformoms #workingmother

  5. Apr 12

    Is It Selfish to Build Big While Your Kids Are Small, Or Is That Just Mom Guilt Talking?

    What happens after the excitement of starting a business fades and the real work begins? In this episode, Madge sits down with business coach Amantle Kanyuchi to talk honestly about the messy middle, that uncomfortable in-between space where you're no longer a beginner but you're not yet where you want to be. Amantle shares practical wisdom and hard-won insights on navigating self-doubt, slow growth and the unique challenges moms face when building something of their own. In this episode we cover: The harsh realities moms need to understand before starting a business Whether entrepreneurship is actually harder than staying employed Is it selfish to build something big while your kids are still small? The biggest internal and external challenges in year one What success really looks like before the big wins arrive How to use data and reflection to move forward when you feel stuck How to know when to keep going, or when to walk away The one piece of advice for moms deciding between a 9-to-5 and their own business Chapters 00:00 Navigating the Messy Middle of Entrepreneurship 01:32 Realities of Motherhood and Business 05:47 The Challenge of Balancing Time and Ambition 10:16 Overcoming Internal and External Challenges 14:11 Defining Success in the Messy Middle 18:16 Facing Fears and Self-Doubt 20:33 Knowing When to Persevere or Pivot 23:06 Advice for Moms: 9 to 5 vs. Entrepreneurship 🎙️ ABOUT THE GUEST: Amantle Kanyuchi is a business coach helping women navigate the real-life challenges of entrepreneurship. Find out more about Coach Amantle: www.coachamantle.com and subscribe to her newsletter: https://t.ly/TP8W- 🎧 ABOUT THE MOMENTS PODCAST: The MOMents Podcast is for ambitious working moms building a life that works for both family AND career. Hosted by Madge Booth, we talk honestly about the challenges and triumphs of motherhood, without the filters. 📲 FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moments_omnimedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572218987263 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moments-omnimedia Website: https://www.momentsmedia.co.za/ #mompreneur #mombusiness #momguilt #workingmom #momEntrepreneur #startingabusiness #momlife #parentingpodcast

  6. Mar 24

    The 3 People Every Working Mom Needs in Her Corner

    Most working moms know they need a support network. Almost none of them have built it intentionally and that's where careers stall.Author and entrepreneur Beth Mazza introduces her "Kitchen Cabinet" framework: the three specific types of people every working mom needs in her corner to grow her career without burning out. In this episode you'll learn: The three essential roles in your network: Compensator (fills your skill gaps), Connector (opens doors) and Cheerleader (keeps you going) How to cold-approach someone you don't know, the exact script that actually works Why most women are waiting to be asked instead of asking (and how to stop) The "one in five" rule for managing rejection without taking it personally Where to actually find the right people (hint: LinkedIn + being very specific) How younger generations are networking differently and what we can all learn from them This episode reframes networking from an uncomfortable obligation into a purposeful strategy that works for real, busy working moms. ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction to the "Kitchen Cabinet" Concept 1:50 How Intentional Networking Helps Working Moms 5:06 The Three Categories: Cheerleader, Connector, Compensator 9:06 Practical Tips for Cold Outreach 16:05 Where to Find Your Network (LinkedIn & Beyond) 21:00 Deeper Dive: Compensators 23:34 Deeper Dive: Connectors 25:00 Deeper Dive: Cheerleaders 28:40 Why Women Struggle to Network (And Help Each Other) 31:30 The Generational Shift in Women's Networking 🎙️ ABOUT THE GUEST: Beth Mazer is the author of "Entrepreneur Like a Mom" and co-founder of The Female Mavericks. She helps women build the networks that drive their careers forward. Related articles on building your own Kitchen Cabinet: The Kitchen Cabinet You Actually Need (And How to Build It) - Female Mavericks https://t.ly/1c1Am The Compensator: The Kitchen Cabinet Member You Didn't Know You Needed - Female Mavericks https://t.ly/mbDm7 The Connector: The Kitchen Cabinet Member Who Opens Doors You Can't - Female Mavericks https://t.ly/dEwGQ The Cheerleader You Didn't Know You Needed - Female Mavericks https://t.ly/4_xRI 🎧 ABOUT THE MOMENTS PODCAST: The MOMents Podcast is for ambitious working moms building a life that works for both family AND career. Hosted by Madge Booth, we talk honestly about the challenges and triumphs of motherhood, without the filters. FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moments_omnimedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572218987263&locale=mt_MT# LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moments-omnimedia Website: https://www.momentsmedia.co.za/ #workingmomnetworking #careeradviceformoms #workingmom #networkingforwomen #kitchencabinet #careergrowth #momcareer #parentingpodcast

  7. Mar 13

    You CAN afford a house, but money Isn’t what’s stopping you

    You can probably afford a home sooner than you think. The thing stopping you isn't your bank balance, it's the story you're telling yourself. Property expert Emery Campbell (almost 40 years in real estate) joins Madge Booth to tackle the real reasons working moms delay homeownership and why those reasons are costing them far more than they realise. In this episode you'll learn: The psychological and social barriers that delay homeownership more than money ever does Why renting is quietly stealing your financial future (and the maths behind it) The "stepping stone" strategy: how to enter the market now, even if it's not your dream home What "champagne taste on a beer budget" is costing you in the long run How to get pre-qualified — the one step that changes everything Why your mortgage should ideally be paid off by age 55 (and how to plan for it) What to teach your kids about property so they start earlier than you did This episode is for every working mom who has told herself "maybe next year" and meant it for the last five years. ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction: The Hidden Barriers to Homeownership 1:20 Why People Delay Buying (It's Not What You Think) 3:20 Status vs. Long-Term Strategy 5:09 The Real Cost of Renting 11:10 What "Just Get Into the Market" Actually Means 16:35 Current Market & Future Planning 18:02 Advice for Those Nearing Retirement 23:10 Legacy for Your Children & Practical First Steps 🎙️ ABOUT THE GUEST: Emery Campbell is Managing Director at Pam Golding Properties, Blouberg, with nearly 40 years of experience in the South African property market. Read more about Emarie and her work at @pamgolding https://www.pamgolding.co.za/property-consultant/blouberg/emarie-campbell/came02 🎧 ABOUT THE MOMENTS PODCAST: The MOMents Podcast is for ambitious working moms building a life that works for both family AND career. Hosted by Madge Booth, without the filters. FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moments_omnimedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572218987263&locale=mt_MT# LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moments-omnimedia Website: https://www.momentsmedia.co.za/ #firsthomebuyer #workingmomfinances #homeownership #propertyinvestment #financialempowerment #workingmom #momfinances #parentingpodcast

  8. Feb 19

    Can Corporate Culture and Motherhood Actually Coexist Without Moms Burning Out?

    Working mothers are literally living on two completely different calendars at once: the corporate calendar and the school calendar. And they almost never align. HR specialist Silke Rathbone joins Madge Booth to answer the question no one is actually asking: it's not how moms can cope better, it's whether these two systems can actually be redesigned to coexist.If you’re a working mom feeling torn between office expectations and family responsibilities, this episode will help you understand: If you’re a working mom feeling torn between office expectations and family responsibilities, this episode will help you understand: • How workplace flexibility really works (and where it falls short) • Why performance should be measured by output — not hours at your desk • How burnout, emotional labour and “invisible work” impact promotions • What HR’s true role is in supporting employees and protecting the business • How leave policies are evolving for modern families • How to advocate for yourself in conversations about hybrid work, sick leave and career growth This episode is for moms who dream of their corporate and family worlds coexisting. It’s for leaders who want to build better workplace policies. And it’s for HR professionals who genuinely care about the future of work. 🎧 Brave enough to hear the truth? Hit play. CHAPTERS 00:00 Navigating the Dual Calendars of Working Moms 02:43 The Shift in Corporate Culture Post-COVID 05:41 Building a Culture of Trust in the Workplace 07:25 Measuring Performance Beyond Clock Watching 09:21 The Role of HR in Supporting Flexibility 12:09 Addressing Burnout and Emotional Labor 14:42 Bridging the Gap Between Corporate and School Calendars 17:30 Flexibility and Family Responsibility Leave 19:28 Rethinking Leave Policies for Modern Families 21:45 Ensuring Fairness in Promotions and Opportunities 23:16 Creating Open Conversations with HR 26:07 Hope for the Future of Work for Moms Subscribe for more honest conversations about ambition, identity, burnout and redefining the rules for modern working mothers. 🎙️ ABOUT THE GUEST:Silke Rathbone is an HR specialist helping organisations build people-first cultures that work for parents and employers alike. 🎧 ABOUT THE MOMENTS PODCAST:The MOMents Podcast is for ambitious working moms building a life that works for both family AND career. Hosted by Madge Booth, without the filters. Follow MOMents Omnimedia: Instagram:⁠  ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/moments_omnimedia/⁠  TikTok:⁠  ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@moments_omnimedia⁠  Facebook:⁠  ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572218987263&locale=mt_MT#⁠  LinkedIn:⁠  ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/moments-omnimedia⁠  Website:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.momentsmedia.co.za/⁠  #workingmomsatwork #corporateculture #workingmom #hrpolicies #worklifebalance #momfriendlyworkplace #workingmother #WorkingMomLife #CorporateMoms #WorkLifeBalance #HRForMoms #ModernWorkingMoms

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