In this open-hearted conversation of Mothers talking, Jenna chats to Caro Giles, author of Twelve Moons and her latest book, Unschooled, about her journey with her daughters and the school system. Caro as a single mum and full time carer to two of her four daughters who are autistic, shares how she has had to navigate a broken system while it failed her family and she had to be the one to pick up the pieces. However with her wonderful book, she is hoping to advocate for a kinder and more supportive conversation around schooling for children who don't fit in from a family who didn't. Thank you Caro for sharing your story with us.

Caro's instagram @carogileswrites

Caro's substack https://carogiles.substack.com/

Caro's latest book 'Unschooled'

https://www.littletoller.co.uk/shop/books/little-toller/new-books/unschooled-by-caro-giles/

Caro's audiobook for 'Twelve Moons' is also available to accompany the book

Thanks as always for listening

Jenna & Natalie

motherstalkingpodcast@gmail.com

Jenna - www.theminimalistdoula.com

Natalie - www.nataliemeddings.com

In part one of this beautiful conversation between Natalie and Kate Merrick, a psychotherapist and mum, Kate shares her incredible journey with her daughter Eliza and their 99 days in hospital after Eliza was born early at 29 weeks. This remarkable story is a true testament to the deep knowing of a woman's body, a teeny but mighty baby girl and a mother's unwavering love and trust. Kate sees the gifts of her experience and also shares how her emergency caesarean birth was utterly sacred. Part two will follow soon, not to be missed, thanks so much for your openness and honesty Kate.

Kate's IG - @rushmead_farm

Kate's websites -

www.rushmeadfarm.com

https://www.katemerrickpsychotherapy.co.uk/

Natalie's website

www.nataliemeddings.com

If you'd like to get in touch with Jenna & Natalie please email motherstalkingpodcast@gmail.com

Thanks as always for listening.

This month on Mothers Talking, Jenna is chatting to Rachel Parker Soden about her current living situation, how it came about and how her and her two boys are 'letting the road guide us'. In this inspiring conversation, Rachel shares how sometimes the best thing we can do, is just to do, not overthink and let fear take over but let action lead you somewhere beautiful. Rachel is experiencing how staying present can make life so much better and her rare ability to let go, practice deep gratitude and allow her hard feelings is truly refreshing. Thank you Rachel for your mindful reflections on motherhood.

If you'd like to explore Rachel's beautiful artwork, please go to her website.

https://rachelparkersoden.co.uk/

If you'd like to contact us at mothers talking please email us at

motherstalkingpodcast@gmail.com

Thanks as always for listening

Jenna & Natalie

www.nataliemeddings.com

www.theminimalistdoula.com