We're looking about parenting all wrong in today's world – and you're about to find out why.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.Stay up to date with Is It Hot In Here? podcast on Instagram: @hotinhere_podcastFollow Zoe Blaskey below:Zoe's Instagram: @zoeblaskeyZoe's TikTok: @zoeblaskeyZoe's podcast Motherkind: https://www.motherkind.co/podcastFollow Dr. Naomi Potter below:Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotterFor more information and support about menopause, you can go to: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/00:00 – Introduction to Zoe Blaskey01:47 – What is matrescence?03:19 – Questioning identity after motherhood04:29 – Why matrescence needs recognition05:22 – Birth trauma and lack of support06:14 – Sleep deprivation and confidence dips06:48 – The need for paternity leave07:22 – Managing energy as mothers08:08 – Two-minute rule for energy08:42 – The phone battery analogy09:38 – Knowing what recharges you10:11 – Why self-care isn't enough10:49 – Energy management over self-care11:31 – Please follow and share, and an intro to Motherkind12:26 – Parallels with menopause awareness13:44 – Backlash around menopause conversations15:04 – Social media polarisation15:31 – Criticism of working mothers16:27 – Matrescence and perimenopause overlap17:04 – Being a friend to yourself18:15 – Using self-talk to shift perspective19:37 – Practising self-compassion20:11 – Negativity bias in motherhood20:44 – Noticing what you’ve done21:33 – Listener question: conflict with kids22:09 – Why we snap at our kids23:05 – Understanding anger triggers24:16 – Recognising bodily cues24:54 – Regulating in the moment25:26 – It's normal to shout sometimes25:48 – It's OK to feel annoyed26:19 – Listener question: hormones and emotions27:32 – Self-awareness before perimenopause28:07 – Warning close ones about changes28:38 – Recognising symptoms and seeking help29:30 – Thank you and reflections30:09 – Where to find more resources#zoeblaskey #matrescence #naomipotter

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