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Welcome to Motherhood Exposed. Join me, Zoe Cresswell, mum of two and a UK trained midwife and doula, as I meet with an array of amazing women navigating life and motherhood.
Since becoming a mum for the second time, after my own complex journey, i have become more and more aware that motherhood is so unique. There is no one story the same and women need support now, more than ever. i hope by allowing mothers to openly speak we can help to break the silence around many topics. We need to shout out that there is no normal and that is something we need to embrace. Motherhood isn't always picture perfect, so lets bust some myths, realign expectations and share the journey together.
Podcast Description:
Join Zoe, mum of two, a UK trained midwife, doula and pregnancy personal trainer as she meets with an array of empowering women navigating motherhood.
Whether you’re trying to conceive, pregnant or have your own children or grandchildren, Motherhood Exposed busts myths, re-aligns expectations and shares stories of real women we can all relate to.
Grab a coffee as Zoe and her guests have honest, frank and often funny conversations, showing that birth and motherhood isn’t always picture perfect. From the downright heart-breaking and messy times, to the beautiful joyous moments which make your heart melt, being a mum is a journey, so lets learn, laugh and cry as we go on it together.
About Zoe
Devoted mother of two (and a big hairy dog), UK trained midwife, doula and personal trainer, specialising in pre and postnatal fitness.
Zoe was born in the UK and before moving to Dubai in 2013 and worked as a midwife in central London, both in a birth centre and a very busy NHS hospital.
Although late to the scene, Zoe is an aspiring athlete having won numerous triathlons and representing Great Britain where she placed within the top 10 on the world stage.
With her husband James, the couple will soon be launching their cloth nappy company, Bop & Bee, where they hope to inspire families to swap a few disposable nappies a day for the more planet friendly option of cloth.
Zoe’s goal is to share her knowledge and experience, tell real life stories, manage expectations and open up those often difficult conversations.
Zoe’s own motherhood journey has been full of twists and turns as she put everything on hold and went through numerous miscarriages and rounds of IVF.
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My Surrogacy Journey - Speaking with Mike Johnson-Ellis about Surrogacy Advocacy, Education and Inclusivity
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Nov 25, 2021 |
Don't Be Afraid; Differences Are There To Be Celebrated - Speaking with Sarah Louise about navigating life with a Downs Syndrome Baby
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Nov 18, 2021 |
Interview with Diabetes Specialist Midwife Nina Willer
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Nov 11, 2021 |
Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome - Interview with Julie Audette
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Nov 04, 2021 |
Our Journey is Just Beginning: IVF, Egg Donation and the Impact of Infertility on Mental and Physical Health - Interview with Tia Brown
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Oct 27, 2021 |
Baby Loss is So Lonely - Interview with Hannah Sinnott
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Oct 20, 2021 |
Hope for the Future: Pregnancy and Birth After Loss - Interview with Sophie the Infertile Midwife
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Oct 13, 2021 |
Teenage Pregnancy, NICU Babies and Covid Birth - Interviewing Leona Bugden
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Jun 30, 2021 |
PT.2 - H.O.P.E – Hold On Pain Ends - Interview with Kreena Dhiman
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Jun 23, 2021 |
H.O.P.E - Hold On Pain Ends: Part One - Interview with Kreena Dhiman
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Jun 16, 2021 |
Be Happy for Tomorrow - Interviewing Maya
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Jun 10, 2021 |
This is What Dreams are Made of - Interview with Rachel Lyons
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Jun 02, 2021 |
When we talk we don't feel so alone - Interview with Lady Sarra Hoy
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May 26, 2021 |
Not Your Average Family
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May 19, 2021 |
Creating a Powerful Narrative Around Pelvic Health - Interview with Clare Bourne
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May 12, 2021 |
Journey to Recovery - Interview with Eva Canavan
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May 05, 2021 |
Not a Happy Ending but the Start to a New Chapter - Interview with Elle Wright
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Apr 28, 2021 |
Little Hearts, Big Love - An Interview with Louise
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Apr 21, 2021 |
Hypnobirthing - Interview with Claire from The Nurture Nest
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Apr 14, 2021 |
The Wonder Line – Interview with Vicky Gooden
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Apr 07, 2021 |
It's Good To Remember Who you Are - Interview with Lisa at Rainbow and Renovation
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Mar 31, 2021 |
Interview with Hannah @eggainst_the_odds
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Mar 25, 2021 |
Strong Like Mum - Interview with Shakira Akabusi
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Mar 18, 2021 |
Podcasting, Privilege and Publicity - Interview with Natalie Silverman
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Mar 11, 2021 |
Feel How You Want to Feel – Interview with The NICU Mummy
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Mar 04, 2021 |
Every Baby is Made with Love - Interview with ‘Robomummy’ Laura Gallagher
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Feb 25, 2021 |
Team Angel Wolf; Inspiring Inclusivity - Interview with Nick Watson
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Feb 18, 2021 |
Health, Adventure and Love - Interview with Claire Falconer
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Feb 11, 2021 |
The Mental Health Midwife: Interview with Tessa Van Der Vord
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Feb 04, 2021 |
Bumps, Burpees and Babies! Interview with Charlie Barker
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Jan 21, 2021 |
Defining Mum - Interview with Becky Kearns
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Jan 14, 2021 |
Lucy's Rainbow Running Club
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Jan 07, 2021 |
Body Happy Kids - Interview with Body Image Campaigner Molly J Forbes
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Dec 17, 2020 |
It’s About The Connections Not The Comparisons – Interview with Lala Langtry White
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Dec 10, 2020 |
When We Speak Out We Are Not Alone – Interview with Charlie Watson
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Dec 03, 2020 |
The Infertile Midwife – Interview with Sophie Martin
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Nov 26, 2020 |
The Worst Girl Gang Ever - Interview with Laura and Bex
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Nov 19, 2020 |
Interview with ‘Professional Handholder’ Kicki Hansard
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Nov 12, 2020 |
Interview with Founder and Owner of Eggs and Soldiers Sofi Chabowski
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Nov 05, 2020 |
Interview with Mother, Writer and ‘EX’ Expat Louise Emma Clarke
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Oct 29, 2020 |
The Gentle Mama – Interview with Infant Sleep Educator Hayley Bukhamsin
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Oct 21, 2020 |
Somewhere Over the Rainbow – A Surrogacy Story with Sophie and Em
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Oct 14, 2020 |
Dreaming of Dottie: Interview with Leonie Pitts – Part 2
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Oct 07, 2020 |
Becoming Beatrix: Interview with Leonie Pitts – Part 1
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Oct 07, 2020 |
Turning an End into a Beginning, This Is My Brave Face, an Interview with Amy Campbell
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Oct 07, 2020 |
Superwoman Zara Dawson; Endometriosis, IVF and OHSS (trigger warning)
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Oct 07, 2020 |
Journey to Motherhood - Interview with Cat Strawbridge
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Oct 07, 2020 |