In this heartfelt and empowering episode, Estelle is joined by Zoe Blaskey, transformational coach, founder of Motherkind, host of the critically acclaimed Motherkind Podcast and bestselling author of Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations.

Together, Estelle and Zoe explore the unraveling that happens when we become mothers, and why old coping mechanisms no longer work once a baby arrives. They discuss the power of kindness (to ourselves and others), the importance of community, and how to move beyond guilt, exhaustion, and punishing comparison into a new way of being. Zoe shares her own raw journey of not feeling “good enough,” how social media amplifies mother guilt, and why the truth is that your baby is yours...

you picked each other in this lifetime.

This is an inspiring and nourishing conversation for mothers everywhere about reclaiming presence, listening to your own rhythms, and giving yourself permission to thrive and remember “It’s incredibly normal to suffer” – Zoe Blaskey.

In this episode, we explore:

✨ Why matrescence (the transition into motherhood) is such a profound unraveling

✨ The strength in kindness — and why it’s harder than it looks

✨ Why old coping mechanisms don’t work after becoming a mother

✨ Zoe’s revelation: “I don’t feel good enough” and why that’s crucial inner work

✨ The trap of comparison and how to release it

✨ Social media, judgement, and learning to trust yourself

✨ Why community is essential to the mothering journey

✨ The reminder that you and your baby chose each other in this lifetime

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What does it mean to alchemise the shame of failure, and how can a single question change the entire course of your life?

In this powerful episode, Estelle is joined by Marc Champagne, bestselling author of Personal Socrates, host of the Behind the Human podcast, and pioneer in the field of mental fitness. Marc has dedicated his career to exploring the questions, philosophies, and practices that help us cut through mental clutter and unlock human potential.

Together they dive into the reality of the human experience, the uncertainty, the failures, and the dark nights of the soul, and how these challenges can become catalysts for resilience, clarity, and growth. Marc shares his journey from losing his business and sense of identity, to finding strength through journaling, philosophy, and the art of asking transformative questions.

This is a raw and inspiring conversation about identity, purpose, vulnerability, and the power of community, especially for men.

In this episode, we explore:

✨ Why uncertainty is a gift and part of the human ride

✨ How failure and loss of identity can trigger growth and purpose

✨ The email question that changed Marc’s life: “What do you want for your life?”

✨ The wisdom of Maya Angelou, stoicism, and timeless philosophy

✨ Why vulnerability and community are vital for men’s mental health

✨ How journaling with high-quality questions creates clarity

✨ The role of breathing and simple daily practices in building resilience

“We’re one question away from a totally different life.” – Marc Champagne

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What does it mean to live a bigger, happier life... one that is truly your own?

In this inspiring episode, Estelle is joined by the brilliant Gretchen Rubin, best-selling author, thought leader, and creator of The Happiness Project. Together they explore how we can define happiness for ourselves, embrace our uniqueness, and find belonging without abandoning who we truly are.

Gretchen shares her wisdom on the creative process, why aphorisms hold such power, and how the right words at the right time can shift everything. They dive into what it means to choose the “bigger life,” how to meet ourselves with compassion, and why work is the play of adulthood.

This is a soulful conversation about identity, creativity, and the courage to beat to the rhythm of your own drum, even while seeking your tribe.

✨ Why we yearn for happiness & how to define it on your own terms

✨ The power of aphorisms & the challenge of writing simple truths

✨ Belonging vs. fitting in: how to honour your voice in a noisy world

✨ Meeting yourself & others with compassion (especially in chaos)

✨ Accepting others and not forcing the into your frameworks

✨ Why “work is the play of adulthood” and how to find joy in creating

✨ How to make hard decisions by choosing “the bigger life”

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