More Than Mothering Podcast
by thegentlecounsellor
June 17, 2025 6:40 pm
Hosted by Crystal Hardstaff, a counsellor and parenting educator, this podcast is here to support you through the emotional ups and downs of perinatal mental health, parenting, and self-identity. This space is for real, honest conversations about the challenges of early parenthood, raising children, and prioritising your mental wellbeing. Whether you’re navigating the newborn stage, toddlerhood, older years, or balancing the journey of motherhood with your personal identity, you’ll find meaningful insights, relatable personal stories, and practical tools to help you feel more empowered. Topics range from parenting education to mental health topics. Join me as we explore how to nurture your mental health, cultivate connection, and raise confident, resilient children, all while honouring the person you are beyond your role as a parent.
Recent Episodes
Becoming the Parent You Needed: How Childhood Attachment Shapes Adulthood
2 months agoFeeling Touched-Out in Motherhood – Why It Happens & What Needs to Change
5 months agoMyths and Misconceptions About Attachment Styles
5 months agoI’m Back – A Raw Conversation About Burnout, Miscarriages, and Getting Real
6 months agoS2 Episode 16: Acknowledging the Sh*t-Show: The Power of Collective Motherhood Experience with Gemma @postpartumlikeaboss
2 years agoS2 Episode 15: Parenting From a Place of Fear with Danica @littlebloom.consultancy
2 years agoS2 Episode 14: Finding Your Calling During Early Postpartum with Sami from The Hold Doula
2 years agoS2 Episode 13: Motherhood and Insomnia, Allison shares her story.
2 years agoS2 Episode 12: Emotional regulation and why it’s more difficult for some children to regulate with Yvette Knights @movelearnconnect
2 years agoS2 Episode 11: Common Struggles As Parents Who Are Cycle Breakers
3 years ago