Episode 8 - Joana Gomes

BONUS EPISODE - Sanam Saatchi

Sanam probably says it best when she introduces herself as a survivor of war, migration, cancer and divorce. Sanam, a family services practitioner talks about her own rich lived experience of life and motherhood as well as the learning and connection she gets from others. Grounded in her faith. She talks about raising kids across cultures, and leading with her values. This reflective conversation with Sanam was a joy for us and we are pleased to have been able to squeeze it into season 1 as a BONUS!

Episode 11 - Grand Finale

In this episode, Charlie and Mike reflect on the podcast, what they had originally hoped to get out of it and the direction it took. If you are reading this and you have listened. Thank you! We appreciate you! Please do consider getting in touch via instagram @mummasboyspod And do keep an ear out for our BONUS Interview encore!

Episode 10 - Mary Robb

To mum or not to mum, that is the question. Mary Robb reflects on her pathway to becoming a mum and the 'sliding doors' moment of her early 20's. This conversation explores the idea of identity. When your role as mother defines how others see you, how do you hold space for your individuality? Mary talks about how she had to 'go her own way' to pursue a passion for social justice and raise a family. As the Associate Director of Indigenous Partnerships at The University of Melbourne and mother of three remarkable women, her own way seems to have turned out preeeetttty good. Not to mention picking up one helluva son-in-law along the way.

Episode 9 - Trudi Boatwright

What is it like to have a vision of the family you hope for and to see that whittle down to something else? How do we find acceptance that this picture you had might not be for you? Believing the dark in her world adds to the light - Trudi Boatwright shares her experiences in the hope it brings some insight to the many women with similar stories. Trudi speaks with clarity, balancing vulnerability and humour as she talks us through her struggle to build a family through multiple miscarriages. An ongoing process of letting go, inviting play into her life leaning into the beauty of the 'triangle' family she has built. Trudi is speaker, a theatre maker and coach. She helps people use play in their organisations (& their lives) in search of happier, more connected communities. This conversation is a great reflection of Trudi: Play and raw soulfulness.

Episode 8 - Joana Gomes

Joana, a self-proclaimed “Portuguese made, Aussie born, wannabe psychologist,” joins us for a thoughtful and heartfelt conversation about her complex journey to motherhood. She shares her experience of building a small family, remembering the grief of losing her parents, and how she works to keep their values alive for her son. This episode is a powerful blend of strength and vulnerability, touching on the often-silent grief of miscarriage, how it can shape a woman’s relationship with her body, and the healing that can come from opening up to community.