Mumposter Syndrome

Dr Natasha Wallace
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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.

  1. FEB 2

    Mumposter Syndrome Episode 12 - Why "Just Breathe" Isn't Enough: Breathwork Tools for Stress, Sleep & Burnout Prevention with Liz Melville

    In this episode Dr Natasha Wallace is joined by Liz Melville, an experienced business coach and breathwork coach, to explore how breathwork can support women who are overwhelmed, anxious, and carrying a heavy mental load. Liz shares why breathwork isn't "just breathe", how many of us breathe dysfunctionally without realising, and the simple shifts that can help regulate the nervous system in everyday life. Together, they discuss practical breath tools for stress, sleep, and decision-making, and why small, accessible practices can make a powerful difference, whether you're running a business, working a 9–5, or navigating family life. What You'll Hear in This Episode  What breathwork actually is (and why it's not "just breathe")  How breathing patterns affect the nervous system, stress, and wellbeing Simple breathing principles: nose breathing, belly breathing, and slowing the breath "Email apnea" and why everyday stress triggers fight-or-flight A practical breath tool for calming overwhelm in real time A helpful breathing technique for getting back to sleep after waking at night Why working with a trauma-informed breathwork practitioner matters How breathwork can build resilience and reduce the risk of burnout over time Liz's message to her younger self about judgement, bullying, and self-acceptance 💛 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: Liz Melville Website: https://lizmelville.com Email: liz@lizmelville.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_lizmelville

    43 min

  2. JAN 26

    Mumposter Syndrome Episode 11 - Beyond Bouncing Back: Redefining Health & Identity After Motherhood with Marlene Anderson

    In this episode of The Mum Poster Syndrome Podcast, Dr Natasha Wallace is joined by Marlene Anderson, a women's health and mindset coach, for an honest conversation about the identity shifts, body changes, and emotional challenges that come with motherhood. Marlene shares her personal journey from being a high-level athlete to navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and the realities of becoming a mum. Together, Natasha and Marlene unpack the unrealistic expectations placed on mothers, particularly around "bouncing back," fitness, and body image — and how social media often amplifies these pressures. This episode explores why redefining health and fitness after motherhood is essential, the role of self-care and emotional release in supporting mental health, and why unlearning harmful narratives around productivity, perfection, and appearance is a crucial part of personal growth. It's a compassionate, empowering conversation for any mum learning how to reconnect with herself in this new chapter of life.   💛 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: Marlene Andersson Website: https://the-mighty-moms.mn.co/ Email: andersson.marlene.a@proton.me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mightymomscommunity    🔑 Key Takeaways Motherhood often brings a profound identity shift, which can feel disorientating and challenging. Unrealistic societal and social-media expectations add pressure for mums. Self-care is not selfish — it models healthy behaviour for children. Strength training supports long-term physical and mental health for women. Emotional release is an important part of wellbeing and stress regulation. Mothers deserve to prioritise their own health and needs. It's never too late to pivot or redefine what health looks like for you. Letting go of perfection creates more sustainable wellbeing. Kindness and self-compassion are essential during motherhood. What matters most is finding what works for you, not what looks good externally. 🕒 Chapters 00:46 — Motherhood and Identity 03:50 — The Journey of Transformation 06:52 — Navigating Postpartum Changes 09:51 — Societal Expectations and Pressure 12:32 — Breaking the Cycle of Diet Culture 15:25 — The Role of Self-Care in Motherhood 18:20 — Redefining Health and Wellness 21:12 — Embracing the New You 24:27 — Finding Balance in Motherhood 27:38 — Mindset Shifts and Growth 31:42 — Navigating the Chaos of Motherhood 35:48 — Identity Shift: From Athlete to Mother 40:51 — Redefining Fitness Goals as a Mum 46:08 — Emotional Release and Mental Health 50:54 — Parenting Ourselves with Self-Compassion

    58 min

  3. JAN 19

    Mumposter Syndrome Episode 10 - Energy, Alignment & Abundance with Kanika Vasudeva

    In this episode of The Mum Poster Syndrome Podcast, Dr Natasha Wallace is joined by Kanika Vasudeva, an energy expansion coach who supports high-functioning women and mothers to create income, visibility, and impact without burning out. Together, they explore what it really means to live and work from energetic alignment, and why so many women feel disconnected from success, money, and visibility despite doing "all the right things." Kanika shares her deeply personal journey of transformation following loss, and how this became a catalyst for profound self-discovery, boundary setting, and authenticity. This conversation unpacks how societal conditioning shapes women's beliefs about success, self-worth, and money, and why reconnecting with your energy, values, and truth is essential for sustainable growth. Natasha and Kanika also discuss the link between energy work and abundance, the importance of examining money shame, and how visibility can become an act of self-expression rather than pressure or performance. This episode is a powerful invitation for women to stop pushing, start aligning, and build lives and businesses that feel expansive rather than exhausting. 💛 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: Kanika Vasudeva Website: https://artoflifecenter.com Email: kanika@artoflifecenter.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kanikaenergycoach   🔑 Key Takeaways Kanika supports women to rebalance themselves through energy alignment. Operating from alignment allows creativity and abundance to flow more naturally. Success often feels misaligned due to societal and cultural conditioning. Women are conditioned to prioritise others over themselves, leading to burnout. Personal transformation often begins with clear boundaries. Loss can act as a catalyst for deep growth and self-discovery. Visibility is essential for authentic self-expression, not just business growth. Energy work can expand capacity for joy, creativity, and abundance. Unpacking money beliefs and shame is key to women's empowerment. Investing in yourself creates a ripple effect across life and work. 🕒 Chapters 00:46 — Introduction to Energy Expansion Coaching 03:53 — Finding Aligned Action as a Woman 06:53 — Success, Conditioning & Soul Alignment 09:40 — Authenticity and Self-Discovery 12:31 — Loss as a Catalyst for Transformation 15:47 — Growth, Visibility & Reframing Beliefs 18:15 — Understanding Energy Work 21:22 — Visibility as Self-Expression 29:22 — Boundaries, Saying No & Alignment 36:13 — Money Beliefs, Shame & Empowerment 49:10 — Messages of Love, Worth & Acceptance

    53 min

  4. JAN 12

    Mumposter Syndrome Episode 9: The Myth of Balance for Working Mums

    In this episode of The Mum Poster Syndrome Podcast, Dr Natasha Wallace challenges the idea that working mums should be striving for "balance", and explains why this pursuit so often leads to burnout, guilt, and feelings of inadequacy. Natasha explores how the pressure to be perfectly balanced across work, motherhood, relationships, and self-care is unrealistic and emotionally draining. Instead, she introduces a more sustainable and compassionate alternative: freedom over balance, and progress over perfection. Through practical examples and reflective questions, Natasha shares how managing your energy, rather than your time, can help you feel calmer, more in control, and more aligned with what truly matters in your life. This episode encourages working mums to embrace flexibility, self-compassion, and small intentional changes, without trying to do everything at once.   💛 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

    17 min

  5. JAN 5

    Mumposter Syndrome Episode 8 - Imposter Syndrome and Redefining Success with Ralu Atomei

    In this episode Dr Natasha Wallace is joined by Ralu Atomei for an honest conversation about why so many working mums feel like they're failing, both at work and at home. Together, they explore how imposter syndrome, societal expectations, and deeply ingrained beliefs about job security and success shape women's experiences in employment, entrepreneurship, and motherhood. Ralu shares insights from her work supporting women in business, while Natasha brings a psychological lens to how an "employee mindset" can intensify fear, self-doubt, and pressure,  particularly when women are juggling parenting responsibilities. They also discuss the low representation of women in leadership and business, and how systemic barriers often get internalised as personal failure. This conversation invites working mums to question who current definitions of success are designed for, and what it might look like to redefine success in a way that supports both mental health and family life.   💛 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: Ralu Atomei Website: https://rebelhealing.net Email: ralu@mentalwellbeingcompany.com Instagram: @rebelhealing

    43 min

  6. 12/29/2025

    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

  7. 12/22/2025

    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

  8. 12/15/2025

    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
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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.

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  • Creator
    Dr Natasha Wallace
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Mumposter Syndrome