Parenting Expert: Why Mums Need To Rethink Motherhood – Zoe Blaskey And Dr. Naomi Potter

We're viewing parenting the wrong way in today's world – and you're about to find out why. 🤝 Get your own personalised menopause support from Dr Naomi Potter and her team: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/what-... This week, we're doing something a bit different and opening up a conversation about something that often overlaps with menopause, and we're seeing more and more of our audience talking about... motherhood! We know that more and more women in the western world are parenting later in life, which means raising a family is often colliding with the oncoming storm of perimenopause / hormonal turbulence. So what's the secret to coping?! Let's hear from the expert. This week, Dr Naomi Potter is joined by parenting specialist, coach, and podcaster Zoe Blaskey to explore the hidden pressures mothers face during midlife and why so many women feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and guilty. Zoe introduces us to the concept of matrescence – the psychological and physical transition into motherhood – and explains why this stage of life needs the same awareness and support as menopause. Together, they discuss practical ways to protect your energy, manage your mindset, and parent with more compassion towards yourself, even on the toughest days. If you’re a busy, burnt-out mum wondering, “Is it just me?”, this conversation will leave you feeling seen and supported. Follow Zoe Blaskey below: Zoe's Instagram: @zoeblaskey Zoe's TikTok: @zoeblaskey Zoe's podcast Motherkind: https://www.motherkind.co/podcast Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below: Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotter Naomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter 00:00 – Intro to zoe Blaskey 01:10 – What is matrescence? 02:29 – Redefining identity in motherhood 04:07 – Why we need to talk about matrescence 05:50 – Normalising postnatal struggles 07:31 – Managing energy as a mother 08:43 – The energy blueprint for mothers 10:31 – Why self-care needs a rebrand 12:07 – Is matrescence awareness growing? 13:20 – Menopause awareness progress 14:55 – Backlash against women’s health progress 16:16 – Self-compassion through transitions 17:38 – Reframing negative self-talk 19:38 – The mental load mothers carry 20:58 – Listener question: managing conflict with kids 23:25 – Spotting anger triggers in parenting 24:57 – Reducing guilt and shouting 25:41 – Listener question: emotions and perimenopause 27:28 – Awareness and seeking help early 28:50 – How to support others through perimenopause 29:20 – Permission to ask for help #zoeblaskey #matrescence #naomipotter