In this episode, I’m joined by Tamsin Broster, feminist visibility and confidence coach, former Ministry of Defence leader, mother of two and all-round powerhouse.

Tamsin shares her deeply personal story of stepping away from a 20-year civil service career to reclaim her identity, rebuild her confidence and rewrite what success means not just as a mother, but as a woman navigating loss, IVF, leadership, and the complexity of modern motherhood.

This is a raw, rich, and honest conversation about what it means to live through matrescence in its fullest expression. From navigating IVF treatments, perimenopause and sandwich caregiving, to ultimately choosing joy and visibility on her own terms.

Listen as we we talk about:

• The hidden toll of IVF while holding a senior role
• What happens when the "maternal wall" collides with career ambition
• Resentment, rage, and reckoning with identity after her second child
• The legacy she’s intentionally rewriting for her children

TAMSIN BROSTER

Tamsin is a feminist visibility and confidence coach who helps women
stop shrinking and become the face of their business. She works with
entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders navigating body image issues,
impostor syndrome, and the pressure to look or act a certain way.

With a background in MoD Logistics and Commercial support, she
understands the leadership challenges women face and the work
required to shift identity from a long term career into entrepreneurship.

Her work is rooted in the belief that the world changes when women stop
waiting to feel ready and start taking up space exactly as they are.
Known for her warmth, humour, and straight-talking style, Tamsin brings
a powerful blend of compassion and challenge to every stage.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsin-broster-1a66a8210/
https://www.instagram.com/tamsin_broster

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