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Motherkind

Why Being a Good Mother Might Mean Putting Yourself First

Motherkind

Zoe Blaskey

Kids & Family, Parenting

4.8863 Ratings

🗓️ 2 April 2026

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

Sophie’s story went viral when she was photographed breastfeeding mid-ultramarathon, but what that moment really represents is something much bigger: the invisible load of motherhood, and a world not designed for women. . Why motherhood often forces a complete identity reset . How to stop chasing “having it all” and define success on your terms . The hidden mental and physical load mothers carry . Why your health is not optional, it’s foundational . How small acts of self-prioritisation change everything . The mindset shift that helps you take on things you never thought possible Watch every full episode on YouTube and subscribe.  Loved this episode? Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of Motherkind. It helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Zoe’s conversation with Joeli Brearley - The Exhausted Mother’s Guide to A Successful Return to Work.  Feeling different since becoming a mother? Get clarity on who you’re becoming now and download your FREE Matrescence Cheat Sheet Connect with Zoe: . Follow Zoe on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok . Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’ This Motherkind episode is sponsored by: . Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. . Start your children’s reading journey with Usbourne Books 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:Sign up for your one-pound-per-month trial today at shopify.co.uk/motherkind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

This episode is sponsored by Osborne Books. I read non-stop to my girls when they were little,

0:07.1

and I have to say now they're 10 and 6. They are both avid readers. I really believe it's never too

0:13.2

early to start reading to your little ones. Osbournes don't tickle, touchy, feely soundbooks are

0:19.5

perfect to start their love of books. With a sound to

0:23.7

discover as you press each touchy-feely patch, these books are full of surprises for babies and

0:29.4

toddlers and even have music at the end. From dinosaurs and ducks to unicorns and tigers,

0:34.2

there are over 20 books to choose from including the latest book don't tickle

0:38.3

the donkey as well as providing lots of fun and giggles the books also support sensory development

0:44.5

start their reading journey with don't tickle touchy feely sound books available from all good

0:51.4

booksellers.

0:56.3

Take us back to that moment.

0:58.0

It's not a running photo.

0:59.9

It's a metaphor for motherhood.

1:01.4

I'm trying to breastfeed.

1:04.5

I'm trying to recover my body at the same time as go after my goal.

1:06.4

How do we change the world for women?

1:08.6

Sophie Power came to the world's attention.

1:10.9

She's advocated for women's rights in sports,

1:16.3

founding She Races. She is also a mum of three and a runner representing Great Britain.

1:20.4

I've got two Guinness World Records for ultra running. And I've got them after I've had three kids.

1:26.5

And I started running only because I lost myself. I nearly lost my life in Cambodia. And I went to a coma.

1:28.2

I had an eating disorder when I was younger. And I struggled with defining myself worth as what I looked like. How did that help you rediscover

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