MUMs for Life – The Deconstructed Mum
MUMs for Life - The Deconstructed Mum
Podcast Description
‘Is motherhood that great?’ The truth is - motherhood changes a woman, and it can be disorientating. Becoming a mum confronts us with our evolving identity and the multiple roles we play as women.The Deconstructed Mum, hosted by Family Life Educator, Alvina Chin, brings personal stories about the relatable but also complicated parts of navigating modern motherhood. Each episode features a mum who shares her experience with various aspects of motherhood, from the delicate mother-daughter relationship to the daily courage of raising a child with additional needs.Hear the stories, gain personal insights, and maybe even find something to talk about with another mum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores a variety of themes related to motherhood, including identity transformation, work-life balance, and the emotional nuances of parenting. Specific episodes feature discussions on topics like the impact of motherhood on leadership, the delicate balance of raising children with additional needs, and navigating motherhood as an expat, providing relatable insights from diverse perspectives.
‘Is motherhood that great?’ The truth is – motherhood changes a woman, and it can be disorientating. Becoming a mum confronts us with our evolving identity and the multiple roles we play as women.
The Deconstructed Mum, hosted by Family Life Educator, Alvina Chin, brings personal stories about the relatable but also complicated parts of navigating modern motherhood. Each episode features a mum who shares her experience with various aspects of motherhood, from the delicate mother-daughter relationship to the daily courage of raising a child with additional needs.
Hear the stories, gain personal insights, and maybe even find something to talk about with another mum.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New & Expecting Parents—This One’s for You!
With enhanced parental leave schemes kicking in from 1 April 2025, what should mums and dads-to-be know before taking that big step? In this heartfelt and insightful episode, we sit down with Yvonne Yong—a mum of one with another on the way—as she shares her raw and real experiences from her first maternity leave, how she’s planning differently this time around, and why she believes paternity leave isn’t just a perk—it’s essential.
From juggling newborn life to redefining what postpartum rest really means, Yvonne opens up about the unspoken challenges and the importance of shared responsibility. If you’re planning for a baby or know someone who is, this is the conversation you won’t want to miss.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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