Welcome back to The Imperfect Mum podcast.
If you’re walking the dog, stuck in traffic, cleaning the kitchen, or wrestling a fitted sheet onto the bed – I see you.

This weeks episode is for you if you feel you're holding everything together… except maybe your relationship.

Today, I'm chatting about what happens to us—as a couple—after we become parents. Because no one really prepares you for how much that changes things.e’ll

• Why your partner’s love language might suddenly feel like “emptying the dishwasher” (and why that’s valid),
• How the invisible load affects intimacy,
• And why scheduling sex doesn’t mean it’s not sexy – it just means it might actually happen.

This Iis about staying connected in the chaos, having a laugh, and remembering that small moments do matter.

So keep doing whatever you’re doing – I’ll keep you company. Let’s talk about love, resentment, kindness, and how to actually feel like a team again.

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re spinning all the plates—mum life, work, trying to be the best version of yourself—but underneath it all, you feel... a bit lost? Then this episode is for you.

In this week’s conversation, I’m joined by the incredible Becci McEvoy—mum, entrepreneur, and someone who knows the burnout spiral all too well. Becci shares how hitting a wall became the turning point that led her to redefine what success actually means for her, and spoiler: it’s not what we were told it should be.

We talk about:

✨ What it means to become the architect of your own life
✨ Why burnout often creeps in when we’re chasing someone else’s version of success
✨ How Becci went from cleaning jobs to creative entrepreneurship
✨ The power of small, daily changes that support your nervous system
✨ The magic that happens when we stop waiting for permission and just take the next step

This one’s for the mums who are quietly wondering if there’s more to life than just surviving the week. For the women craving simplicity, alignment, and that deep sense of this feels right. Becci’s story is a beautiful reminder that you don’t have to have it all figured out to begin.

Take a moment to listen—you might just hear something you didn’t even know you needed.

🔗 Connect with Becci on Instagram: @beheardsocials
💫 Want to explore what it could look like to work with me 1:1? Learn more about my coaching here: www.theimperfectmum.com/1-1

If this episode resonates, share it with a friend who needs to hear that it’s OK to change direction—and that happiness isn’t selfish. 💛

Big hugs,
Natasha x

In this episode of The Imperfect Mum I explore the importance of maternal mental health and the unrealistic standards of perfectionism in motherhood. I explore the power of self-compassion, the significance of being a 'good enough' mum, and the impact of modelling kindness and resilience with yourself and how our children learn from what they see. Lots of practical tips for self-care, balancing responsibilities, and breaking the cycle of perfectionism to create a healthier mindset for mothers and a happier life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Maternal Mental Health
03:43 The Concept of the Good Enough Mum
06:32 The Importance of Self-Compassion
09:54 Perfectionism in Motherhood
12:55 The Impact of Perfectionism on Parenting
15:51 Finding Balance and Joy in Motherhood
18:50 The Role of Self-Care
21:38 Challenging Perfectionist Thoughts
24:48 The Cost of Chasing Perfection
27:40 Modeling Imperfection for Our Children
30:56 Conclusion and Reflection
39:51 NATASHA EXIT MUSIC.MP3