M.other

Audrey Isautier
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M.other | the word itself encodes the trap. Most of mother is “other” somewhere in that equation, she disappeared, her body, her desires, her identity slowly replaced by someone else’s needs, someone else’s schedule, someone else’s everything. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and not quite recognised the woman looking back, this podcast is for you. M.other is a podcast about matrescence, the profound and largely unspoken identity transformation that happens when a woman becomes a mother. It’s not postpartum depression. It’s not baby blues. It’s the complete dismantling and rebuilding of who you are. Every episode features real women, real stories, and real truth about what it means to lose yourself in motherhood, a mirror, because YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Matrescence is a dragon, you can either let it swallow you, or you can take the reins and slay it. My dragon is green, her name is Karen and we are working on her! 😅🐉 Episodes Tuesdays Subscribe so you don’t miss it.

Episodes

  1. 2h ago

    The Identity You Lose (And Find) In Motherhood

    For over fifteen years, Joanna "Jo" Gibb buried the idea of becoming a mother, choosing her business and her relationship over a family she believed she'd never have, largely because of Huntington's disease running in her husband's family. In this deeply honest conversation, she reflects on the moment everything changed, what it really meant to become a mum after thinking she never would, and the ongoing tug-of-war between motherhood and the identity she built through work. In this episode of M.other with Audrey Isautier, Audrey and Jo talk about the realities that so many mothers experience but rarely say out loud. Jo shares how letting go of her office (and the ego wrapped up in it) forced her to redefine success, why she believes being a "good mum" doesn't mean being a full-time mum, and how guilt still creeps in on the days meant just for her kids. They also discuss the weight of childhood conditioning, the pressure to achieve externally instead of internally, and why she's learning to feel her own feelings instead of carrying everyone else's. If you've ever felt torn between ambition and motherhood, questioned whether wanting your identity back makes you a bad mum, or believed everyone else had it figured out, this conversation is for you. If you've ever questioned yourself as a mother, felt isolated, or believed everyone else had it figured out, this conversation is for you. Follow M.other with Audrey Isautier: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m.other.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17qP9MaEGx/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033L9BWBOOJtlOekwI578Y Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m-other/id6788243620 Connect with Audrey: Linktree: https://beacons.ai/m.other.co Chapters 0:00 Creating a safe space for honest conversations 1:54 Meet Jo and her motherhood journey 3:52 Huntington's disease and the decision to protect their future children 4:44 Falling pregnant with Freddie, two nights after the news 5:53 Who was Jo before kids 10:24 The heaviest part of postpartum 15:32 Where the pressure to be a "full-time mum" really comes from 16:30 How that guilt still shows up day-to-day 17:48 Finding clarity through the charity work and giving back 22:41 The framework that protected her from postpartum depression 24:50 A letter to her past self 29:50 A letter to her future self 30:59 Final reflections and thanks Produced by Podwave Studios: www.podwavestudios.au This podcast shares personal experiences of motherhood. The views expressed are those of the individuals involved and are intended for conversation and support. They are not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice.

  2. Jul 21

    Episode 1: Michelle with Audrey Isautier

    Michelle moved from South Africa to Australia six months pregnant, leaving behind her family, friends and the village she had always relied on. In this deeply honest conversation, she reflects on what it was really like becoming a first-time mum in a new country, navigating birth, isolation, FIFO parenting, breastfeeding struggles and the overwhelming pressure to get motherhood "right." In this episode of M.other with Audrey Isautier, Audrey and Michelle talk about the realities that so many mothers experience but rarely say out loud. Michelle shares how learning to trust her intuition changed her parenting, why having a support network matters more than trying to be the perfect mum, and the moment she realised something had to change before burnout consumed her. They also discuss the invisible mental load of motherhood, the pressure created by parenting advice, and why asking for help is a strength - not a weakness. If you've ever questioned yourself as a mother, felt isolated, or believed everyone else had it figured out, this conversation is for you. Follow M.other with Audrey Isautier: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m.other.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17qP9MaEGx/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033L9BWBOOJtlOekwI578Y Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m-other/id6788243620 Connect with Audrey: Linktree: https://beacons.ai/m.other.co Chapters (0:00) Welcome to Mother - creating a safe space for honest conversations (1:54) Meet Michelle and her motherhood journey (3:18) Learning to trust your maternal intuition (5:30) Ignoring your gut and discovering your baby's colic (9:30) Jobless, homeless, pregnant - arriving in Perth at six months pregnant (16:40) FIFO parenting and raising two young children alone (22:20) Finding a village and building lifelong friendships (25:00) Why community changes everything in motherhood (26:00) When motherhood starts to feel easier (28:50) Breastfeeding pressure and the guilt of stopping (32:00) The myth of the "perfect mum" (34:15) What Michelle would do differently if she could start again (36:00) Final reflections and advice for new mums Produced by Podwave Studios: www.podwavestudios.au This podcast shares personal experiences of motherhood. The views expressed are those of the individuals involved and are intended for conversation and support. They are not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice.

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M.other | the word itself encodes the trap. Most of mother is “other” somewhere in that equation, she disappeared, her body, her desires, her identity slowly replaced by someone else’s needs, someone else’s schedule, someone else’s everything. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and not quite recognised the woman looking back, this podcast is for you. M.other is a podcast about matrescence, the profound and largely unspoken identity transformation that happens when a woman becomes a mother. It’s not postpartum depression. It’s not baby blues. It’s the complete dismantling and rebuilding of who you are. Every episode features real women, real stories, and real truth about what it means to lose yourself in motherhood, a mirror, because YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Matrescence is a dragon, you can either let it swallow you, or you can take the reins and slay it. My dragon is green, her name is Karen and we are working on her! 😅🐉 Episodes Tuesdays Subscribe so you don’t miss it.

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  • Creator
    Audrey Isautier
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Audrey Isautier
  • Show Website
    M.other