Content warning: This episode includes discussion of self-harm and mental health challenges.

In this deeply honest conversation, Sam (Occupational Therapist) and Mia (Birth Coach) reflect on the trials and tribulations of womanhood — starting from puberty and following the thread all the way into adulthood and motherhood.

They speak candidly about:

• The early experiences of puberty and the confusion, shame, and emotional upheaval that often come with it
• Being prescribed the contraceptive pill at a young age, and how hormonal intervention is frequently used as a first (and sometimes only) solution
• The mental health challenges many young women face, including anxiety, depression, and experiences of self-harm
• How the medical system can default to “more pills” rather than deeper investigation, listening, or holistic care
• The long-term impact this can have in adulthood — on mental health, identity, and trust in healthcare
• The added layer of fear and responsibility that comes with raising daughters, and worrying about them navigating the same systems and struggles

This episode is a reflective, compassionate look at how women’s bodies and emotions are often misunderstood or medicalised — and why listening, education, and better support matter so deeply.

Find Sam at https://www.instagram.com/rewoven_matrescence_by_mbm/

Find Mia at https://www.instagram.com/_theempoweredbirthexperience/