Motherkind, Zoe Blaskey
Motherkind, Zoe Blaskey
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Motherkind

Author: Zoe Blaskey

Narrator: Zoe Blaskey

Unabridged: 11 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ

Published: 08/15/2024


Synopsis

"Life changing" "An important and impressive book, that will change how you experience motherhood" Dr Julie Smith Modern motherhood is insane. We’re expected to parent perfectly, bounce back, enjoy every moment, forge ahead at work and keep smiling through all the endless expectations – all whilst forgetting about ourselves. Based on years of research, proven transformational coaching tools, world-leading expertise from hundreds of podcast guests such as Dr Gabor Mate Philippa Perry and Dr Becky Kennedy and real-life stories from the Motherkind community, this validating, judgement-free book will help you to: This empowering book will give you the tools you need to thrive in modern motherhood and become your happiest self – for yourself and your children. Understand the pressures of modern motherhood, and why you’re failing Support yourself through the daily ups and downs Change your relationship with guilt, and finally feel good enough Handle your challenging emotions and reactions in a new way Learn why ‘self-care’ doesn’t work – and what does Ditch the idea of ‘balance’ and embrace boundaries instead

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kathryn on October 11, 2024

Modern motherhood is insane. We’re expected to parent perfectly, bounce back, enjoy every moment, forge ahead at work and keep smiling through all the endless expectations – all whilst forgetting about ourselves. Topics covered: • Understand the pressures of modern motherhood • Support yourself through......more

Goodreads review by Raakel on November 07, 2024

The most validating, empathetic, accurate and empowering book about new motherhood Ive ever read. It talks about matrescence - the huge transformation a woman goes through when she becomes a mother. There are nice journalling prompts, self care tips and interesting psychological insights as well. Ev......more

Goodreads review by Laura on March 01, 2025

When it comes to self-help books I think that the term “life changing” is used a bit too freely. However, I can 100% confirm that after reading Motherkind, my life has fundamentally changed for the better. Zoe Blaskey is a powerhouse. Her words (and them of the other gurus who are quoted throughout)......more

Goodreads review by Aimée on January 09, 2025

An absolutely fantastic book on motherhood that everyone should read. I loved the themes covered in the book and the kindness and compassion pouring from it. Scattered through each chapter are anecdotes, musings and things to add to your 'toolkit' which were great too. I've already gifted this to on......more

Goodreads review by Ria on March 28, 2025

Absolutely brilliant! I've never agreed with someone on a subject so much. It's brutally honest and beautiful and not only that it shares stories from other mothers and provides really useful information and techniques to get through this new chapter in our lives.... Becoming a Mother! Highly recomme......more


Quotes

"Life changing" "An important and impressive book, that will change how you experience motherhood" Dr Julie Smith "Beautifully, skilfully and gently challenging the mother we feel we should be, to make space for both the mother we actually are and to allow us to grow into the one we realistically can be.” Anna Mather "This book is a wonderful and insightful guide and toolkit every mother needs to find her happy, joyful motherhood" Dr Shefali "Zoe has created a movement for mothers who refuse to get stuck in the guilt, perfectionism and pressure of modern motherhood. This book is the guide every mother needs in her hands.” Emma Reed Turrell "It is the motherhood guide every modern mother needs – I just wish it existed sooner” Helen Glover "Reading this book will make you a happier, more confident mother. Zoe is both the expert and wise friend we all need” Julia Samuel “Motherkind is a book every Mother should read, it’s a breath of fresh air in a world full of judgment and pressure. If you've ever felt guilty, not good enough or overwhelmed – this book will be your lifeline” Millie Mackintosh "Motherkind is the book we all need right now and the book that will continue to guide us in years to come” Zoe Williams "Zoe is incredible. I have learnt so much from listening to her podcast, I'm a huge fan! This book is such a wonderful resource for ANY parent, to help them understand why parenting is so hard. This book offers us confidence and reassurance that we AREN'T doing anything wrong and helps us truly understand ourselves after having a baby – something I've struggled with for a few years. Personally I feel like all mothers, parents, carers and mothers-to-be should have a copy of this book and should be taught the word – Matrescence. Thank you for introducing it to me, Zoe” Charlotte Stirling Reed