Episode Details

In the first episode of Motherwhelm Bites, I sit down with Madeline, a Melbourne-based counsellor for millennial women, to talk about mum rage, anger, guilt, shame, and self-compassion in motherhood.

Motherhood can bring up big emotions, and many of us are left wondering how to respond when feelings of anger, guilt, or shame take over. In this bite-sized conversation, Madeline shares practical, compassionate strategies to help mothers understand these emotions, regulate their nervous systems, and respond with greater self-awareness instead of self-judgement.

Together, we explore the importance of self-compassion, connection, and somatic approaches to emotional wellbeing, along with simple tools you can begin using today to navigate the emotional challenges of motherhood.

If you've ever experienced mum rage, mum guilt, parenting shame, or felt overwhelmed by the mental load of motherhood, this short episode offers a reassuring reminder that you're not alone—and that there are gentle, practical ways to support yourself.

You can connect with Madeline on Instagram at @sitwithself. She is currently accepting new clients for both online and in-person counselling.

Topics discussed: mum rage, maternal anger, mum guilt, parenting shame, emotional regulation, nervous system regulation, somatic therapy, self-compassion, maternal mental health, counselling for mothers, connection, motherhood.