https://simplecast.com The Raw Mumcast A show about the wins and f*ckeries of motherhood with a dash of Human Design and a sprinkle of shadow work. Let's normalise motherhood and mothering, ditch the mum guilt and celebrate being good enough - in motherhood and beyond. 2024 The Raw Mumcast by Annamaria Papayova en Sun, 3 May 2026 16:45:01 +0000 Sun, 3 May 2026 16:45:11 +0000 https://the-raw-mumcast.simplecast.com The Raw Mumcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/c1d20b91-2da3-4d8b-9702-5740b22539e8/1a48746d-d534-4538-9c74-8aa9717ae022/3000x3000/the-20raw-20mumcast-20cover.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-raw-mumcast.simplecast.com episodic A show about the wins and f*ckeries of motherhood with a dash of Human Design and a sprinkle of shadow work. Let's normalise motherhood and mothering, ditch the mum guilt and celebrate being good enough - in motherhood and beyond. Annamaria Papayova true https://feeds.simplecast.com/KjY58J_C annamaria papayova, good enough, human design, motherhood, mothering, mum guilt, raw motherhood, raw mumcast, shadow work Annamaria Papayova hello@fabwmn.com 8fb193d8-841f-4089-b0de-651c6625769a RMC 21 - The “before & after” of becoming a mother This episode is a raw reflection on how I used to see mothers before becoming one, and how much of that perception was shaped by judgment, conditioning, and internalised beliefs I didn’t even realise I was carrying.

I talk about the invisible “glass wall” between women and mothers, and how I used to view mothers as loud, messy, and somehow less than. Women whose best years were behind them. I share honestly about the expectations I had, the kind of mother I thought I would be, and how that changed once I entered motherhood myself.

I go into the reality of matrescence, postpartum anxiety, rage, and the parts of motherhood that are rarely spoken about. I also reflect on the messages we hear and repeat, like “at least the baby is healthy” or “you chose this”, and why they dismiss the full experience of being a mother.

This conversation also touches on the deeper layers: how growing up in a culture rooted in martyr motherhood and patriarchal expectations shaped my beliefs about women, mothers, and worth. And what it looks like to start unlearning that.

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

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]]> Sun, 3 May 2026 16:45:01 +0000 hello@fabwmn.com (Annamaria Papayova) https://the-raw-mumcast.simplecast.com/episodes/rmc-21-the-before-after-of-becoming-a-mother-a6EEUC3K This episode is a raw reflection on how I used to see mothers before becoming one, and how much of that perception was shaped by judgment, conditioning, and internalised beliefs I didn’t even realise I was carrying.

I talk about the invisible “glass wall” between women and mothers, and how I used to view mothers as loud, messy, and somehow less than. Women whose best years were behind them. I share honestly about the expectations I had, the kind of mother I thought I would be, and how that changed once I entered motherhood myself.

I go into the reality of matrescence, postpartum anxiety, rage, and the parts of motherhood that are rarely spoken about. I also reflect on the messages we hear and repeat, like “at least the baby is healthy” or “you chose this”, and why they dismiss the full experience of being a mother.

This conversation also touches on the deeper layers: how growing up in a culture rooted in martyr motherhood and patriarchal expectations shaped my beliefs about women, mothers, and worth. And what it looks like to start unlearning that.

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

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Book a Becoming Session - BECOMING | Fab Wmn

Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> RMC 21 - The “before & after” of becoming a mother Annamaria Papayova 00:34:44 This episode explores how I used to judge mothers before becoming one, and how much of that came from internalised misogyny and cultural conditioning. I share the gap between my expectations and the reality of motherhood, including matrescence, postpartum anxiety, and the emotional complexity no one prepares you for. I unpack the harmful things we say to mothers and the systems that shape those narratives. And ultimately, it’s about unlearning, seeing mothers differently, and reclaiming what motherhood gets to be. This episode explores how I used to judge mothers before becoming one, and how much of that came from internalised misogyny and cultural conditioning. I share the gap between my expectations and the reality of motherhood, including matrescence, postpartum anxiety, and the emotional complexity no one prepares you for. I unpack the harmful things we say to mothers and the systems that shape those narratives. And ultimately, it’s about unlearning, seeing mothers differently, and reclaiming what motherhood gets to be. the raw mumcast, internalised misogyny, motherhood identity shift, maternal mental health, emotional load of motherhood, motherhood expectations vs reality, matrescence experience, patriarchal conditioning, martyr mother, mom rage, mothering podcast, identity loss in motherhood, matrescence true full 21 4c7622e8-06f1-4ee4-aea8-db3bcf831c4e RMC 20 Raising boys and the woman within with Kate Okello Tarrant This is one of those conversations that doesn’t really end, it just stays with you.

Today I’m joined by Kate Okello Tarrant (aka Mrs. OT): a mother of three boys, whose words carry a poetic kind of honesty. The kind that doesn’t try to fix or perform, but simply tells the truth of what motherhood and womanhood actually feel like from the inside.

We explore the identity shift that comes with becoming a mother: the ongoing process of meeting yourself again and again in new forms, in new seasons of matrescence.

And we also go deep into what it really means to raise boys in today’s world. The tenderness, the responsibility, the questions around masculinity, and the awareness it asks of us as mothers.

We speak about:

  • how motherhood changes you in ways you don’t expect
  • the evolution from one child to two… to three
  • the reality of raising boys beyond the surface-level narratives
  • masculinity, role models, and what we’re navigating as parents today
  • what it means to mother as a Projector in a world that often expects constant output
  • unlearning, questioning, and evolving as a mother
  • Being a Projector in motherhood and honouring your energy
  • the woman you are becoming through it all

Visit Kate's website and connect with her on Instagram as Mrs OT

If you enjoyed this episode, you can support the podcast by: sharing it with a friend or another mum, leaving a rating or review or simply sending me a message with your thoughts.

It really helps this space reach more women who need it.

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

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]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:36:15 +0000 hello@fabwmn.com (Kate Okello Tarrant, Mrs OT) https://the-raw-mumcast.simplecast.com/episodes/rmc-20-raising-boys-and-the-woman-within-with-kate-okello-tarrant-B2BQddW2 This is one of those conversations that doesn’t really end, it just stays with you.

Today I’m joined by Kate Okello Tarrant (aka Mrs. OT): a mother of three boys, whose words carry a poetic kind of honesty. The kind that doesn’t try to fix or perform, but simply tells the truth of what motherhood and womanhood actually feel like from the inside.

We explore the identity shift that comes with becoming a mother: the ongoing process of meeting yourself again and again in new forms, in new seasons of matrescence.

And we also go deep into what it really means to raise boys in today’s world. The tenderness, the responsibility, the questions around masculinity, and the awareness it asks of us as mothers.

We speak about:

  • how motherhood changes you in ways you don’t expect
  • the evolution from one child to two… to three
  • the reality of raising boys beyond the surface-level narratives
  • masculinity, role models, and what we’re navigating as parents today
  • what it means to mother as a Projector in a world that often expects constant output
  • unlearning, questioning, and evolving as a mother
  • Being a Projector in motherhood and honouring your energy
  • the woman you are becoming through it all

Visit Kate's website and connect with her on Instagram as Mrs OT

If you enjoyed this episode, you can support the podcast by: sharing it with a friend or another mum, leaving a rating or review or simply sending me a message with your thoughts.

It really helps this space reach more women who need it.

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

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Grab your e-book - Mothering Through Human Design

On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Book a Becoming Session - BECOMING | Fab Wmn

Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> RMC 20 Raising boys and the woman within with Kate Okello Tarrant Kate Okello Tarrant, Mrs OT 00:45:26 In this episode, I’m joined by Kate Okello Tarrant (Mrs. OT), a mother of three boys whose words hold poetic honesty about motherhood and womanhood. We explore the ongoing identity shift of matrescence: how becoming a mother reshapes you in ways you don’t expect. Together, we dive into the reality of raising boys today, from tenderness and responsibility to questions around masculinity and role models. It’s a reflective, nuanced conversation about who we become while mothering. In this episode, I’m joined by Kate Okello Tarrant (Mrs. OT), a mother of three boys whose words hold poetic honesty about motherhood and womanhood. We explore the ongoing identity shift of matrescence: how becoming a mother reshapes you in ways you don’t expect. Together, we dive into the reality of raising boys today, from tenderness and responsibility to questions around masculinity and role models. It’s a reflective, nuanced conversation about who we become while mothering. podcast about raising boys, the raw mumcast, reclaiming yourself in motherhood, matrescence experience, becoming a mother, raising boys, projector mother, modern masculinity and parenting, mothering podcast, identity loss in motherhood, what it’s like being a boy mum, conscious parenting boys true full 20 44a6764a-0779-4d8f-9b9c-a3c84b48c3a9 RMC 19 - From perfectionism to power: A mother's wake up call with Dakota Ashton In this episode, I’m joined by Dakota Ashton, who describes herself as a fierce health mentor helping perfectionist moms step away from the norms that keep them stressed, burned out, and disconnected from their bodies.

But this isn’t a surface-level conversation about wellness.

This is about what happens when a woman realises she’s been fighting herself for years.

Dakota shares her own journey — from experiencing hair loss, skin issues, and gut imbalances, to trying everything the experts recommended… only to find herself more disconnected, more depleted, and more at war with her own body.

And then motherhood entered the picture.

With it came the pressure, the engraved perfectionism, the “good girl” conditioning — and a moment that became her wake-up call. A moment of anger and overwhelm that made her realise something had to change.

From there, our conversation opens into what so many mothers are silently navigating: chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, burnout disguised as normal, and the constant urge to fix, control, or suppress what we feel — in ourselves and in our children.

We talk about nourishment, energy, metabolism, and why so many women are running on adrenaline instead of true, sustainable energy.
We question the advice we’ve been given about food, health, and control — and what it means to actually trust your body again.

And we also go into motherhood in real time — what it looks like to hold space for a dysregulated child without trying to fix them… and what it looks like when everything turns into complete chaos (including a locked bathroom, a kicked-in door, and a sofa almost set on fire).

This episode is honest, human, and deeply reflective.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected from your body, or like you’re constantly trying to “get it right” — this conversation will meet you there.

Connect with Dakota on  Instagram - @fiercelyimperfectkota

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

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On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

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Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> Thu, 2 Apr 2026 18:28:56 +0000 hello@fabwmn.com (Dakota Ashton, fiercelyimperfectkota) https://the-raw-mumcast.simplecast.com/episodes/rmc-19-from-perfectionism-to-power-a-mothers-wake-up-call-with-dakota-ashton-TwIaHyIs In this episode, I’m joined by Dakota Ashton, who describes herself as a fierce health mentor helping perfectionist moms step away from the norms that keep them stressed, burned out, and disconnected from their bodies.

But this isn’t a surface-level conversation about wellness.

This is about what happens when a woman realises she’s been fighting herself for years.

Dakota shares her own journey — from experiencing hair loss, skin issues, and gut imbalances, to trying everything the experts recommended… only to find herself more disconnected, more depleted, and more at war with her own body.

And then motherhood entered the picture.

With it came the pressure, the engraved perfectionism, the “good girl” conditioning — and a moment that became her wake-up call. A moment of anger and overwhelm that made her realise something had to change.

From there, our conversation opens into what so many mothers are silently navigating: chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, burnout disguised as normal, and the constant urge to fix, control, or suppress what we feel — in ourselves and in our children.

We talk about nourishment, energy, metabolism, and why so many women are running on adrenaline instead of true, sustainable energy.
We question the advice we’ve been given about food, health, and control — and what it means to actually trust your body again.

And we also go into motherhood in real time — what it looks like to hold space for a dysregulated child without trying to fix them… and what it looks like when everything turns into complete chaos (including a locked bathroom, a kicked-in door, and a sofa almost set on fire).

This episode is honest, human, and deeply reflective.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected from your body, or like you’re constantly trying to “get it right” — this conversation will meet you there.

Connect with Dakota on  Instagram - @fiercelyimperfectkota

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

LET'S CONNECT:

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On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Book a Becoming Session - BECOMING | Fab Wmn

Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> RMC 19 - From perfectionism to power: A mother's wake up call with Dakota Ashton Dakota Ashton, fiercelyimperfectkota 00:46:29 In this raw and honest conversation, I sit down with Dakota Ashton to explore perfectionism, burnout, and what happens when mothers disconnect from their bodies. We talk about the wake-up calls that force change, the pressure to be “good,” and how true healing begins when we stop outsourcing our power. This episode is a reminder that your body isn’t the problem — it’s trying to speak to you. This episode is for the mother who: -feels constantly overwhelmed or on edge -is tired of trying to “get it right” -feels disconnected from her body -is questioning the advice she’s been following -is ready to trust herself again In this raw and honest conversation, I sit down with Dakota Ashton to explore perfectionism, burnout, and what happens when mothers disconnect from their bodies. We talk about the wake-up calls that force change, the pressure to be “good,” and how true healing begins when we stop outsourcing our power. This episode is a reminder that your body isn’t the problem — it’s trying to speak to you. This episode is for the mother who: -feels constantly overwhelmed or on edge -is tired of trying to “get it right” -feels disconnected from her body -is questioning the advice she’s been following -is ready to trust herself again good girl conditioning, hormonal health, the raw mumcast, gentle parenting, women’s health, mom rage, mothering podcast, burnout in mothers, honest mothering, perfect mother, matrescence, mother rage true full 19 f29bf449-4318-43c7-a6a5-cf0ddd1a7546 RMC 18 - A Flopped Launch: Motherhood, Identity, and the Parts We Avoid Recently my six-week program, motHERstory, was supposed to start, and no one signed up.

In this episode, I’m not trying to spin that into something positive or hide it. I’m sitting with it and looking at what it actually revealed about me. Because this is the work I believe in:  not perfection, but self-honesty.

I share the parts of me that weren’t fully in while expecting others to be. The pattern of getting excited about something and then pulling back when it comes to selling it. The doubt, the fear of being seen, and the deeper fear of what would happen if it actually worked.

I also speak about my Human Design as a Sacral Generator, and how frustration isn’t failure but it’s feedback. An invitation for refinement.

But more than anything, this episode is about the moment when life holds up a mirror and shows you something you didn’t fully want to see yet, and why finding yourself as a mother often starts with uncomfortable honesty.

And maybe, if you’re listening, there’s something in your life too — something that feels exciting, but also uncomfortable.

This is a gentle invitation to look at it with curiosity, not judgment.

In this episode I talk about:

What “not working” can actually reveal

The gap between excitement and full commitment

Frustration as feedback - especially juicy for Generators

Fear of visibility, power, and capacity

Why self-honesty is part of finding yourself in motherhood

Connect with Olivia Iasonos, the Human Design business coach - Livy (@withlivy) | Stan

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

LET'S CONNECT:

Grab your e-book - Mothering Through Human Design

On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Book a Becoming Session - BECOMING | Fab Wmn

Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:35:10 +0000 hello@fabwmn.com (Annamaria Papayova) https://the-raw-mumcast.simplecast.com/episodes/rmc-18-a-flopped-launch-motherhood-identity-and-the-parts-we-avoid-cuZF9bKr Recently my six-week program, motHERstory, was supposed to start, and no one signed up.

In this episode, I’m not trying to spin that into something positive or hide it. I’m sitting with it and looking at what it actually revealed about me. Because this is the work I believe in:  not perfection, but self-honesty.

I share the parts of me that weren’t fully in while expecting others to be. The pattern of getting excited about something and then pulling back when it comes to selling it. The doubt, the fear of being seen, and the deeper fear of what would happen if it actually worked.

I also speak about my Human Design as a Sacral Generator, and how frustration isn’t failure but it’s feedback. An invitation for refinement.

But more than anything, this episode is about the moment when life holds up a mirror and shows you something you didn’t fully want to see yet, and why finding yourself as a mother often starts with uncomfortable honesty.

And maybe, if you’re listening, there’s something in your life too — something that feels exciting, but also uncomfortable.

This is a gentle invitation to look at it with curiosity, not judgment.

In this episode I talk about:

What “not working” can actually reveal

The gap between excitement and full commitment

Frustration as feedback - especially juicy for Generators

Fear of visibility, power, and capacity

Why self-honesty is part of finding yourself in motherhood

Connect with Olivia Iasonos, the Human Design business coach - Livy (@withlivy) | Stan

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

LET'S CONNECT:

Grab your e-book - Mothering Through Human Design

On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Book a Becoming Session - BECOMING | Fab Wmn

Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> RMC 18 - A Flopped Launch: Motherhood, Identity, and the Parts We Avoid Annamaria Papayova 00:26:18 My six-week program, motHERstory, was supposed to start — and no one signed up. In this episode, I sit with what that actually revealed about me: the gap between excitement and commitment, the fear of being seen, and the deeper fear of what would happen if it actually worked. This is an honest reflection on self-doubt, Generator frustration, and why finding yourself in motherhood often begins with uncomfortable honesty. My six-week program, motHERstory, was supposed to start — and no one signed up. In this episode, I sit with what that actually revealed about me: the gap between excitement and commitment, the fear of being seen, and the deeper fear of what would happen if it actually worked. This is an honest reflection on self-doubt, Generator frustration, and why finding yourself in motherhood often begins with uncomfortable honesty. mompreneur, human design for mothers, the raw mumcast, finding yourself in motherhood, mothering podcast, identity loss in motherhood, matrescence true full 18 5538d433-6201-47a3-afd8-268f9b40b6f4 RMC 17 - Matrescence as initiation: Froom good girl to wild mother When I was pregnant, I had a plan.

It was color-coded, cross-referenced, and carefully mapped out: at three months postpartum, I would return to work. I would launch programs. I would coach again. The maiden in me was determined to survive motherhood.

None of it happened.

What followed instead was a freefall — into postpartum, into identity death, into sleepless nights, illness, grief, shattered boundaries, and a nervous system stuck in survival. The first year of motherhood felt less like an arrival and more like an underworld descent.

In this episode, I share my motHERstory — not as a success narrative, but as an initiation.

I speak about:

The shock of matrescence and the lack of language for it

The shame of “knowing better” and still falling apart

The difference between loving your child and surviving motherhood

The good girl who needed control — and the wild woman who waited beneath her

How giving birth became my wolf cry

And how only years later I can see the immense power that was carrying me all along

This conversation weaves together my postpartum journey, my relationship with my mother and maternal lineage, the stories we inherit without consent, and the tools that helped me remember myself — including Human Design, gentle embodiment practices, and being witnessed by other mothers.

Motherhood softened my grip on control.
It brought me closer to my wildness.
It taught me that power doesn’t roar — sometimes it undercurrents.

This episode also marks the birth of motHERstory — an online space for mothers who feel the pull to understand their story more deeply. Not to fix it. Not to optimise it. But to witness it, honour it, and consciously shape what comes next.

Motherhood is not something we perform.
It’s something we live.
And every mother carries a story worth remembering.

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

LET'S CONNECT:

Grab your e-book - Mothering Through Human Design

On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Book a Becoming Session - BECOMING | Fab Wmn

Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:10:00 +0000 hello@fabwmn.com (Annamaria Papayova) https://the-raw-mumcast.simplecast.com/episodes/rmc-MA_0yX0v When I was pregnant, I had a plan.

It was color-coded, cross-referenced, and carefully mapped out: at three months postpartum, I would return to work. I would launch programs. I would coach again. The maiden in me was determined to survive motherhood.

None of it happened.

What followed instead was a freefall — into postpartum, into identity death, into sleepless nights, illness, grief, shattered boundaries, and a nervous system stuck in survival. The first year of motherhood felt less like an arrival and more like an underworld descent.

In this episode, I share my motHERstory — not as a success narrative, but as an initiation.

I speak about:

The shock of matrescence and the lack of language for it

The shame of “knowing better” and still falling apart

The difference between loving your child and surviving motherhood

The good girl who needed control — and the wild woman who waited beneath her

How giving birth became my wolf cry

And how only years later I can see the immense power that was carrying me all along

This conversation weaves together my postpartum journey, my relationship with my mother and maternal lineage, the stories we inherit without consent, and the tools that helped me remember myself — including Human Design, gentle embodiment practices, and being witnessed by other mothers.

Motherhood softened my grip on control.
It brought me closer to my wildness.
It taught me that power doesn’t roar — sometimes it undercurrents.

This episode also marks the birth of motHERstory — an online space for mothers who feel the pull to understand their story more deeply. Not to fix it. Not to optimise it. But to witness it, honour it, and consciously shape what comes next.

Motherhood is not something we perform.
It’s something we live.
And every mother carries a story worth remembering.

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

LET'S CONNECT:

Grab your e-book - Mothering Through Human Design

On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Book a Becoming Session - BECOMING | Fab Wmn

Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> RMC 17 - Matrescence as initiation: Froom good girl to wild mother Annamaria Papayova 00:28:31 In this episode, I share my postpartum journey as an initiation — from the collapse of my carefully made plans to a deeper remembering of my inner power. We explore matrescence, the good girl survival pattern, the wild woman archetype, maternal lineage, and how motherhood took me into an underworld I didn’t know existed. I reflect on how Human Design, ancestral inquiry, and being witnessed by other mothers helped me reconnect with myself and build a nourishing mother-woman ecosystem. This episode also introduces motHERstory, an online space for mothers ready to honour their lived experience and consciously shape their own story. In this episode, I share my postpartum journey as an initiation — from the collapse of my carefully made plans to a deeper remembering of my inner power. We explore matrescence, the good girl survival pattern, the wild woman archetype, maternal lineage, and how motherhood took me into an underworld I didn’t know existed. I reflect on how Human Design, ancestral inquiry, and being witnessed by other mothers helped me reconnect with myself and build a nourishing mother-woman ecosystem. This episode also introduces motHERstory, an online space for mothers ready to honour their lived experience and consciously shape their own story. ancestral stories, mother-woman ecosystem, motherhood, good girl, motherline, martyr mother, human design, matrescence, motherhood journey, inner power true full 17 fb2da531-b28b-4ad6-b1ba-eb765c2a5e73 RMC 16 - Mothering, Lineage & the Art of Matrescence with Lubna In this episode, I’m sitting down with my friend Lubna — an architect by training, and a mentor, witnesser, and guide for mothers by calling.

We talk about lineage and inheritance — what it means for her to mother as a woman who is both Lebanese and Venezuelan, and how cultural roots live on in the body, in birth, and in the way we care for our children.

Our conversation weaves through matrescence as art, sensuality in mothering, and the forgotten rites of passage around birth and death. Lubna shares how both the loss of her grandmother and her own birth experiences became awakenings — initiations into deeper womanhood.

We speak honestly about the joy and the grief of motherhood, about why mothers need to be witnessed, and how much is lost when we rush women through these profound transitions without community or ritual.

This is not a how-to conversation. It’s a remembering. Of motherhood as creative, sensual, ancestral, and alive — and of women as carriers of wisdom, not martyrs.

Connect with Lubna on Instagram @mammalubi

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

LET'S CONNECT:

Grab your e-book - Mothering Through Human Design

On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Book a Becoming Session - BECOMING | Fab Wmn

Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:10:00 +0000 hello@fabwmn.com (lubna) https://the-raw-mumcast.simplecast.com/episodes/rmc-16-mothering-lineage-the-art-of-matrescence-with-lubna-zg46s_Ur In this episode, I’m sitting down with my friend Lubna — an architect by training, and a mentor, witnesser, and guide for mothers by calling.

We talk about lineage and inheritance — what it means for her to mother as a woman who is both Lebanese and Venezuelan, and how cultural roots live on in the body, in birth, and in the way we care for our children.

Our conversation weaves through matrescence as art, sensuality in mothering, and the forgotten rites of passage around birth and death. Lubna shares how both the loss of her grandmother and her own birth experiences became awakenings — initiations into deeper womanhood.

We speak honestly about the joy and the grief of motherhood, about why mothers need to be witnessed, and how much is lost when we rush women through these profound transitions without community or ritual.

This is not a how-to conversation. It’s a remembering. Of motherhood as creative, sensual, ancestral, and alive — and of women as carriers of wisdom, not martyrs.

Connect with Lubna on Instagram @mammalubi

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

LET'S CONNECT:

Grab your e-book - Mothering Through Human Design

On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

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]]> RMC 16 - Mothering, Lineage & the Art of Matrescence with Lubna lubna 00:27:00 I’m joined by my friend Lubna, a mentor and guide for mothers, to talk about lineage, matrescence, and the forgotten rites of passage of motherhood. We explore how birth, death, sensuality, and cultural inheritance shape the way we mother — and why witnessing women through these transitions matters. I’m joined by my friend Lubna, a mentor and guide for mothers, to talk about lineage, matrescence, and the forgotten rites of passage of motherhood. We explore how birth, death, sensuality, and cultural inheritance shape the way we mother — and why witnessing women through these transitions matters. mother, venezuelan heritage, rites of passage, lebanese heritage, motherhood, freebirth, mothering, motherline, mothering the mother, doula, matrescence true full 16 3f11e251-ace4-4bbf-8975-936d9de0c070 RMC 15 - Should mothering fulfil you entirely? In this heartfelt solo episode, I share an honest reflection on a truth many mothers quietly carry: mothering is a huge part of who I am, but it’s not all of me.

I speak to the tension between loving my child deeply and still craving creativity, purpose, and expression beyond mothering. It’s not about shame or guilt, but the permission to be both: fully devoted and still desiring.

Through my Human Design lens, I explore how  energy is naturally oriented toward serving the collective, how I'm wired to share, teach, and contribute to the wider world — while also deeply honouring mothering as a sacred act of service in itself. I reflect on how mothering shapes the collective, and how being of service beyond the family circle doesn’t diminish mothering, but expands it.

This episode is a love letter to the and — to the women who mother, create, dream, and serve all at once.

You’ll hear reflections on:

Why wanting “something more” beyond mothering isn’t a betrayal but a birthright

How cultural conditioning fuels guilt and shame for mothers who want more

The sacred service of mothering as a contribution to the collective

The distinction between tribal energy (family, belonging, closeness) and collective energy (teaching, sharing, serving the wider whole)

How honouring your energetic nature makes mothering more alive, authentic, and sustainable

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

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]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:10:00 +0000 hello@fabwmn.com (Annamaria Papayova) https://the-raw-mumcast.simplecast.com/episodes/rmc-15-should-mothering-fulfil-you-entirely-PPBzx_b4 In this heartfelt solo episode, I share an honest reflection on a truth many mothers quietly carry: mothering is a huge part of who I am, but it’s not all of me.

I speak to the tension between loving my child deeply and still craving creativity, purpose, and expression beyond mothering. It’s not about shame or guilt, but the permission to be both: fully devoted and still desiring.

Through my Human Design lens, I explore how  energy is naturally oriented toward serving the collective, how I'm wired to share, teach, and contribute to the wider world — while also deeply honouring mothering as a sacred act of service in itself. I reflect on how mothering shapes the collective, and how being of service beyond the family circle doesn’t diminish mothering, but expands it.

This episode is a love letter to the and — to the women who mother, create, dream, and serve all at once.

You’ll hear reflections on:

Why wanting “something more” beyond mothering isn’t a betrayal but a birthright

How cultural conditioning fuels guilt and shame for mothers who want more

The sacred service of mothering as a contribution to the collective

The distinction between tribal energy (family, belonging, closeness) and collective energy (teaching, sharing, serving the wider whole)

How honouring your energetic nature makes mothering more alive, authentic, and sustainable

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

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Grab your e-book - Mothering Through Human Design

On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

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Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> RMC 15 - Should mothering fulfil you entirely? Annamaria Papayova 00:20:19 Mothering is a sacred service, but it isn’t the whole story. In this Raw Mumcast episode, I share a deeply honest reflection on loving my child while also needing creative expression, purpose, and contribution beyond mothering. Through the lens of my Human Design — and my naturally collective energy — I explore what it means to serve both family and the wider world, and how giving yourself permission to want “something else” might be the most loving thing you can do for everyone. A conversation about permission, purpose, and the parts of you that still need space to breathe. Mothering is a sacred service, but it isn’t the whole story. In this Raw Mumcast episode, I share a deeply honest reflection on loving my child while also needing creative expression, purpose, and contribution beyond mothering. Through the lens of my Human Design — and my naturally collective energy — I explore what it means to serve both family and the wider world, and how giving yourself permission to want “something else” might be the most loving thing you can do for everyone. A conversation about permission, purpose, and the parts of you that still need space to breathe. selfish mother, annamaria papayova, selfless mother, the raw mumcast, beyond mothering, martyr mother, mothering by human design, identity loss in motherhood true full 15 5f9aa2d4-b1c5-415f-83aa-e74045d00fa3 RMC 14 - Motherhood Beyond Fear: Trusting the Body Through German New Medicine with Nour Baghdadi In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Nour Baghdadi (@lamedicinasagrada), who works with German New Medicine (GNM) — a body of knowledge that offers a completely different way of understanding illness, symptoms, and healing.

Together, we talk about what it really means to mother beyond fear — not by trying to be fearless, but by learning to trust the body’s natural intelligence, to see symptoms not as enemies, but as messages, and to reclaim a deeper sense of calm and sovereignty in how we respond to our children’s needs.

We explore German New Medicine as a way of seeing health and symptoms through a new lens — one that helps mothers respond to their children’s needs with calm, confidence, and connection, instead of panic.

This conversation isn’t about rejecting medicine or striving to be fearless. They both have a role and can protects us. But when they take over, they disconnect us from our intuition. This conversation is about softening fear and reclaiming trust in nature’s design, so we can feel more grounded, capable, and sovereign in our choices as mothers.

Connect with Nour

You can find her on Instagram at @lamedicinasagrada

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

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]]> Thu, 9 Oct 2025 00:10:00 +0000 hello@fabwmn.com (Nour Baghdadi, La Medicina Sagrada) https://the-raw-mumcast.simplecast.com/episodes/rmc-14-motherhood-beyond-fear-trusting-the-body-through-german-new-medicine-with-nour-baghdadi-b_C6qC9J In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Nour Baghdadi (@lamedicinasagrada), who works with German New Medicine (GNM) — a body of knowledge that offers a completely different way of understanding illness, symptoms, and healing.

Together, we talk about what it really means to mother beyond fear — not by trying to be fearless, but by learning to trust the body’s natural intelligence, to see symptoms not as enemies, but as messages, and to reclaim a deeper sense of calm and sovereignty in how we respond to our children’s needs.

We explore German New Medicine as a way of seeing health and symptoms through a new lens — one that helps mothers respond to their children’s needs with calm, confidence, and connection, instead of panic.

This conversation isn’t about rejecting medicine or striving to be fearless. They both have a role and can protects us. But when they take over, they disconnect us from our intuition. This conversation is about softening fear and reclaiming trust in nature’s design, so we can feel more grounded, capable, and sovereign in our choices as mothers.

Connect with Nour

You can find her on Instagram at @lamedicinasagrada

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

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]]> RMC 14 - Motherhood Beyond Fear: Trusting the Body Through German New Medicine with Nour Baghdadi Nour Baghdadi, La Medicina Sagrada 00:34:38 “When we stop fearing the body, we start hearing the body — and that changes how we mother.” This episode explores German New Medicine as a way of seeing health and symptoms through a new lens — one that helps mothers respond to their children’s needs with calm, confidence, and connection, instead of panic. “When we stop fearing the body, we start hearing the body — and that changes how we mother.” This episode explores German New Medicine as a way of seeing health and symptoms through a new lens — one that helps mothers respond to their children’s needs with calm, confidence, and connection, instead of panic. annamaria papayova, childhood illnesses, motherhood podcast, gnm, mothering podcast, german new medicine, german new medicine 101 true full 14 02333613-4f50-4c13-b14d-25bdb60ee5e1 RMC 13 - From confused to clear AF - in and beyond motherhood In this episode, I’m calling BS on the endless stream of motherhood advice that leaves so many of us feeling disconnected, second-guessing ourselves, and spiralling into comparison. From Instagram reels to parenting books to unsolicited playground commentary, the noise is loud—and it’s exhausting.

I’m sharing why most of this advice isn’t designed for you, and how Human Design offers a radically different way to mother: one that’s rooted in self-trust, energy alignment, and your unique way of being. When you start tuning out the “shoulds” and tune into your actual blueprint, things begin to shift. You stop performing and start mothering from a place of deep knowing.

This is your permission slip to mother like you. With clarity. With rest. With insight instead of overload. The best mothering advice is to stop taking so much advice - you already know, mama, Human Design just helps you hear it.

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

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My website - www.fabwmn.com

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Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:10:00 +0000 hello@fabwmn.com (Annamaria Papayova) https://the-raw-mumcast.simplecast.com/episodes/rmc-13-from-confused-to-clear-af-in-and-beyond-motherhood-on6UM1hZ In this episode, I’m calling BS on the endless stream of motherhood advice that leaves so many of us feeling disconnected, second-guessing ourselves, and spiralling into comparison. From Instagram reels to parenting books to unsolicited playground commentary, the noise is loud—and it’s exhausting.

I’m sharing why most of this advice isn’t designed for you, and how Human Design offers a radically different way to mother: one that’s rooted in self-trust, energy alignment, and your unique way of being. When you start tuning out the “shoulds” and tune into your actual blueprint, things begin to shift. You stop performing and start mothering from a place of deep knowing.

This is your permission slip to mother like you. With clarity. With rest. With insight instead of overload. The best mothering advice is to stop taking so much advice - you already know, mama, Human Design just helps you hear it.

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

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On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Book a Becoming Session - BECOMING | Fab Wmn

Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> RMC 13 - From confused to clear AF - in and beyond motherhood Annamaria Papayova 00:10:05 In this episode, I call BS on the overwhelming flood of motherhood advice that leaves you more confused than connected. I explore how Human Design can help you tune out the noise, honour your own rhythm, and trust your intuition. This is your reminder that motherhood isn't about fitting in. The best mothering advice is to stop taking so much advice - you already know, mama, Human Design just helps you hear it. In this episode, I call BS on the overwhelming flood of motherhood advice that leaves you more confused than connected. I explore how Human Design can help you tune out the noise, honour your own rhythm, and trust your intuition. This is your reminder that motherhood isn't about fitting in. The best mothering advice is to stop taking so much advice - you already know, mama, Human Design just helps you hear it. mothering by design, overwhelmed by motherhood advice, what if i’m not doing motherhood “right”, annamaria papayova, the raw mumcast, intuitive parenting, mother advice, spiritual motherhood, how to be a confident mom, what is human design for moms, how to feel more confident as a mom, mothering podcast, mothering without guilt, how to trust my intuition as a mother, human design, comparison in motherhood, conscious parenting true full 13 6820a8a3-4cb2-467e-be7d-fb73c99d490d RMC 12 - Family Constellations, Matrescence, and the Mother as Healer with Blanka Molnar In this heart-opening conversation with my dear friend Blanka, we explore how motherhood becomes the portal to deep generational healing, especially through the lens of Family Constellations. Together, we reflect on the ways our children act as mirrors—revealing the unspoken stories, wounds, and patterns we carry from our lineage.

We speak to the power of bringing what’s hidden into the light, the role of the mother as both healer and space holder, and how Family Constellations can help us untangle the inherited threads that no longer serve us or our children. If you’ve felt the pull to understand your family system on a deeper level—or to break cycles with more compassion—this episode is your invitation.

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Leave a review or share it on Instagram and tag me! I’d love to hear what resonated most for you.

Thank you,

Annamaria, xx

ABOUT BLANKA:

Website: Family Constellation and Conscious Parenting Coaching - Awarenest

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

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]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 hello@fabwmn.com (Blanka Molnar, Blanka Awarenest) https://the-raw-mumcast.simplecast.com/episodes/rmc-12-family-constellations-matrescence-and-the-mother-as-healer-with-blanka-molnar-3xzMjZD9 In this heart-opening conversation with my dear friend Blanka, we explore how motherhood becomes the portal to deep generational healing, especially through the lens of Family Constellations. Together, we reflect on the ways our children act as mirrors—revealing the unspoken stories, wounds, and patterns we carry from our lineage.

We speak to the power of bringing what’s hidden into the light, the role of the mother as both healer and space holder, and how Family Constellations can help us untangle the inherited threads that no longer serve us or our children. If you’ve felt the pull to understand your family system on a deeper level—or to break cycles with more compassion—this episode is your invitation.

Loved this episode?

Leave a review or share it on Instagram and tag me! I’d love to hear what resonated most for you.

Thank you,

Annamaria, xx

ABOUT BLANKA:

Website: Family Constellation and Conscious Parenting Coaching - Awarenest

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

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Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> RMC 12 - Family Constellations, Matrescence, and the Mother as Healer with Blanka Molnar Blanka Molnar, Blanka Awarenest 00:34:54 In this soulful conversation with Blanka, we explore how Family Constellations can support mothers in healing generational patterns and becoming the safe space their children need. We speak to how our kids mirror what’s unresolved in us—and how motherhood invites us to break cycles with grace, awareness, and deep compassion. In this soulful conversation with Blanka, we explore how Family Constellations can support mothers in healing generational patterns and becoming the safe space their children need. We speak to how our kids mirror what’s unresolved in us—and how motherhood invites us to break cycles with grace, awareness, and deep compassion. safe space, annamaria papayova, the raw mumcast, healing, self-awareness, motherhood, cultural influences, generational trauma, parenting, blanka molnar, personal growth, family constellations, emotional release true full 12 60c46439-fda1-4a8d-bb0f-acddb6e32e92 RMC 11 - The Reset I Didn’t Ask For — But Absolutely Needed In this heartfelt solo episode, I open up about why I took a break from the podcast, the guilt that came with stepping away, and what it’s taken to return in a way that honors my truth. 

I share how I’m learning to embrace the messy middle of motherhood and coaching—where things don’t feel polished, but they are real. I talk about starting over, listening to my sacral authority, and rebuilding my relationship with joy, pleasure, and my body. 

This is a permission slip for anyone navigating their own in-between to slow down, tune in, and trust their own rhythm.

Loved this episode?

Leave a review or share it on Instagram and tag me! I’d love to hear what resonated most for you.

Thank you,

Annamaria, xx

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

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Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 16:05:05 +0000 hello@fabwmn.com (Annamaria Papayova) https://the-raw-mumcast.simplecast.com/episodes/rmc-11-the-reset-i-didnt-ask-for-but-absolutely-needed-6ZM9lHpz In this heartfelt solo episode, I open up about why I took a break from the podcast, the guilt that came with stepping away, and what it’s taken to return in a way that honors my truth. 

I share how I’m learning to embrace the messy middle of motherhood and coaching—where things don’t feel polished, but they are real. I talk about starting over, listening to my sacral authority, and rebuilding my relationship with joy, pleasure, and my body. 

This is a permission slip for anyone navigating their own in-between to slow down, tune in, and trust their own rhythm.

Loved this episode?

Leave a review or share it on Instagram and tag me! I’d love to hear what resonated most for you.

Thank you,

Annamaria, xx

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

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]]> RMC 11 - The Reset I Didn’t Ask For — But Absolutely Needed Annamaria Papayova 00:16:59 In this episode, I open up about taking a break from the podcast and the guilt that came with it. I share how I’m learning to honor my own pace, embrace the messy middle of motherhood and business, and reconnect with my body, joy, and sacral truth. It’s a raw reflection on starting over and finding alignment in a new season. In this episode, I open up about taking a break from the podcast and the guilt that came with it. I share how I’m learning to honor my own pace, embrace the messy middle of motherhood and business, and reconnect with my body, joy, and sacral truth. It’s a raw reflection on starting over and finding alignment in a new season. messy motherhood, in the thick of it, messy middle, annamaria papayova, the raw mumcast, open root in human design, listening to our inner needs, raw motherhood, becoming era, matrescence true full 11 419e01dd-3383-42cb-b276-e8d36a2fc2d7 RMC 10 - Pleasure, sensuality and p*ssy cupping with Kim Rekveld This episode is all about redefining pleasure the way it feels good to us in the messy middle of mothering - not how patriarchy has been allowing us, women and mothers to experience it.

I’m joined by my hilarious, wise, and wonderfully unhinged friend Kim - fellow mama, coach, and creator of a super juicy new program, The Pleasure Portal that’s all about helping women find their way back to themselves and their pleasure after motherhood shakes everything up.

We talk about all the things from the messy in-between to reclaiming our energy, boundaries, and pleasure (or lack thereof). It’s raw, real, probably a little inappropriate, and full of truth. Just how we like it.

Ready to go deeper?

If today’s episode resonated with you and you'd love to join The Pleasure Portal you can do so by clicking ⁠HERE⁠

Follow Kim on Instagram - ⁠@embodimentbykim⁠

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Leave a review or share it on Instagram and tag me! I’d love to hear what resonated most for you.

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Annamaria, xx

LET'S CONNECT:

Grab your e-book - ⁠Mothering Through Human Design⁠

On Instagram - ⁠@annamariapapayova⁠

My website - ⁠www.fabwmn.com⁠

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

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]]> Thu, 1 May 2025 16:07:05 +0000 hello@fabwmn.com (kim rekveld) https://the-raw-mumcast.simplecast.com/episodes/rmc-10-pleasure-sensuality-and-pssy-cupping-with-kim-rekveld-mBGjGD2I This episode is all about redefining pleasure the way it feels good to us in the messy middle of mothering - not how patriarchy has been allowing us, women and mothers to experience it.

I’m joined by my hilarious, wise, and wonderfully unhinged friend Kim - fellow mama, coach, and creator of a super juicy new program, The Pleasure Portal that’s all about helping women find their way back to themselves and their pleasure after motherhood shakes everything up.

We talk about all the things from the messy in-between to reclaiming our energy, boundaries, and pleasure (or lack thereof). It’s raw, real, probably a little inappropriate, and full of truth. Just how we like it.

Ready to go deeper?

If today’s episode resonated with you and you'd love to join The Pleasure Portal you can do so by clicking ⁠HERE⁠

Follow Kim on Instagram - ⁠@embodimentbykim⁠

Loved this episode?

Leave a review or share it on Instagram and tag me! I’d love to hear what resonated most for you.

Thank you,

Annamaria, xx

LET'S CONNECT:

Grab your e-book - ⁠Mothering Through Human Design⁠

On Instagram - ⁠@annamariapapayova⁠

My website - ⁠www.fabwmn.com⁠

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

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]]> RMC 10 - Pleasure, sensuality and p*ssy cupping with Kim Rekveld kim rekveld 00:34:43 This episode is all about redefining pleasure the way it feels good to us in the messy middle of mothering - not how patriarchy has been allowing us, women and mothers to experience it. I'm talking to my friend Kim Rekveld - it’s raw, real, probably a little inappropriate, and full of truth. Just how we like it. This episode is all about redefining pleasure the way it feels good to us in the messy middle of mothering - not how patriarchy has been allowing us, women and mothers to experience it. I'm talking to my friend Kim Rekveld - it’s raw, real, probably a little inappropriate, and full of truth. Just how we like it. annamaria papayova, the raw mumcast, the pleasure portal, reclaiming pleasure in motherhood, motherhood podcast, mothering podcast, pleasure in motherhood, kim rekveld true full 10 82420327-ef78-4225-9c13-5deaabc4128d RMC 9 - Understanding Your Human Design for More Ease and Flow Motherhood changes everything—but what about the version of you that’s left hanging in the in-between? The part of you that feels lost, disconnected, and not quite like yourself anymore? That’s the messy middle—the raw, uncomfortable space between who you were and who you’re becoming (I'm still in it, too).

In this episode, I’m diving deep into how your Human Design can help you navigate this messy middle with more ease and self-trust. We’ll talk about:

• Why traditional self-care and parenting advice often don’t work.

• How understanding your Human Design type can help you make decisions, care for yourself, and mother in alignment.

• Practical shifts you can make to feel less burnt out and more like you.

If you’re feeling like you’ve lost yourself in motherhood, this episode is a permission slip to pause, listen to your body, and find a new rhythm that actually works for you.

Ready to go deeper?

If today’s episode resonated with you and you’re craving personalized support to navigate your own messy middle, I’d love to invite you into my 1:1 coaching program. Together, we’ll look at your Human Design, unpick the conditioning that’s kept you stuck, and help you find a rhythm of mothering, working, and living that actually feels good. Book your free connection call here

Loved this episode?

Leave a review or share it on Instagram and tag me! I’d love to hear what resonated most for you.

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Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

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]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:49:43 +0000 hello@fabwmn.com (Annamaria Papayova) https://the-raw-mumcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-messy-middle-of-motherhood-understanding-your-human-design-for-more-ease-and-flow-RHzq9eiX Motherhood changes everything—but what about the version of you that’s left hanging in the in-between? The part of you that feels lost, disconnected, and not quite like yourself anymore? That’s the messy middle—the raw, uncomfortable space between who you were and who you’re becoming (I'm still in it, too).

In this episode, I’m diving deep into how your Human Design can help you navigate this messy middle with more ease and self-trust. We’ll talk about:

• Why traditional self-care and parenting advice often don’t work.

• How understanding your Human Design type can help you make decisions, care for yourself, and mother in alignment.

• Practical shifts you can make to feel less burnt out and more like you.

If you’re feeling like you’ve lost yourself in motherhood, this episode is a permission slip to pause, listen to your body, and find a new rhythm that actually works for you.

Ready to go deeper?

If today’s episode resonated with you and you’re craving personalized support to navigate your own messy middle, I’d love to invite you into my 1:1 coaching program. Together, we’ll look at your Human Design, unpick the conditioning that’s kept you stuck, and help you find a rhythm of mothering, working, and living that actually feels good. Book your free connection call here

Loved this episode?

Leave a review or share it on Instagram and tag me! I’d love to hear what resonated most for you.

Thank you,

Annamaria, xx

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

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]]> RMC 9 - Understanding Your Human Design for More Ease and Flow Annamaria Papayova 00:17:46 Motherhood changes everything—but what about the version of you that’s left hanging in the in-between? The part of you that feels lost, disconnected, and not quite like yourself anymore? That’s the messy middle—the raw, uncomfortable space between who you were and who you’re becoming. In this episode, I’m diving deep into how your Human Design can help you navigate this messy middle with more ease and self-trust. Motherhood changes everything—but what about the version of you that’s left hanging in the in-between? The part of you that feels lost, disconnected, and not quite like yourself anymore? That’s the messy middle—the raw, uncomfortable space between who you were and who you’re becoming. In this episode, I’m diving deep into how your Human Design can help you navigate this messy middle with more ease and self-trust. messy middle, annamaria papayova, the raw mumcast, mothering human design, matrescence, identity shift in motherhood true full 9 0e9e2a6d-9dc1-46ff-af1a-43cee3109ab8 RMC 8 - From Good Girl to Perfect Mother Being a good girl is exhausting. Being a perfect mother is soul-crushing.

In this episode, I’m pulling apart the deeply ingrained good girl conditioning and how it sets us up for the impossible standards of the perfect mother myth. We’ll explore:

  • The good girl narrative and its grip on mothering
  • A heartfelt letter from a recovering good girl (yes, that’s me)
  • Why the perfect mother doesn’t exist—and never did
  • How we can redefine goodness on our own terms

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to get it all right, to be selfless, to hold it all together at the expense of yourself—this one’s for you. Take what you need, leave the rest, and know that you are already enough.

With love,

Annamaria xx

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

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]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2025 18:01:32 +0000 hello@fabwmn.com (Annamaria Papayova) https://the-raw-mumcast.simplecast.com/episodes/rmc-8-from-good-girl-to-perfect-mother-f5uLcYXl Being a good girl is exhausting. Being a perfect mother is soul-crushing.

In this episode, I’m pulling apart the deeply ingrained good girl conditioning and how it sets us up for the impossible standards of the perfect mother myth. We’ll explore:

  • The good girl narrative and its grip on mothering
  • A heartfelt letter from a recovering good girl (yes, that’s me)
  • Why the perfect mother doesn’t exist—and never did
  • How we can redefine goodness on our own terms

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to get it all right, to be selfless, to hold it all together at the expense of yourself—this one’s for you. Take what you need, leave the rest, and know that you are already enough.

With love,

Annamaria xx

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

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On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Book a Becoming Session - BECOMING | Fab Wmn

Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> RMC 8 - From Good Girl to Perfect Mother Annamaria Papayova 00:23:55 In this episode, I’m pulling apart the deeply ingrained good girl conditioning and how it sets us up for the impossible standards of the perfect mother myth. We’ll explore: ✨ The good girl narrative and its grip on mothering ✨ A heartfelt letter from a recovering good girl (yes, that’s me) ✨ Why the perfect mother doesn’t exist—and never did ✨ How we can redefine goodness on our own terms In this episode, I’m pulling apart the deeply ingrained good girl conditioning and how it sets us up for the impossible standards of the perfect mother myth. We’ll explore: ✨ The good girl narrative and its grip on mothering ✨ A heartfelt letter from a recovering good girl (yes, that’s me) ✨ Why the perfect mother doesn’t exist—and never did ✨ How we can redefine goodness on our own terms good girl conditioning, annamaria papayova, the raw mumcast, motherhood podcast, mothering podcast, good enough mother, perfect mother myth true full 8 eb5f5758-ef4f-4e2b-99e3-630beaeba956 RMC 7 - First week of postpartum - listen to my audio journal Listen to my audio journal – the first week of my postpartum experience. I kept an audio journal for the first 40 days after giving birth. I was mostly recording with Leo lying on me and nursing, holding my phone in awkward positions, but I wanted to keep these memories as fresh and raw as possible for later reflections. 

There is so much we don’t talk about, we don’t share when it comes to postpartum. The vulnerability of this episode, the rawness of my audio journal might offer you some insight into the reality of it (disclaimer: it was my reality, yours might be very different), or maybe it can make you feel seen and acknowledged.

Some of the themes you will hear:

  • A new reality
  • Navigating hospital life with a newborn
  • The chaotic first days and challenges of postpartum
  • Coping with exhaustion and desperation
  • Emotional turmoil, guilt and loneliness
  • Surrendering expectations and embracing reality
  • Finding joy amidst anxiety

I trust that you take whatever is meant for you from this episode.

Love, Annamaria, xx

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

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On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Book a Becoming Session - BECOMING | Fab Wmn

Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:44:59 +0000 hello@fabwmn.com (Annamaria Papayova) https://the-raw-mumcast.simplecast.com/episodes/rmc-7-first-week-of-postpartum-listen-to-my-audio-journal-JG_ZUD3v Listen to my audio journal – the first week of my postpartum experience. I kept an audio journal for the first 40 days after giving birth. I was mostly recording with Leo lying on me and nursing, holding my phone in awkward positions, but I wanted to keep these memories as fresh and raw as possible for later reflections. 

There is so much we don’t talk about, we don’t share when it comes to postpartum. The vulnerability of this episode, the rawness of my audio journal might offer you some insight into the reality of it (disclaimer: it was my reality, yours might be very different), or maybe it can make you feel seen and acknowledged.

Some of the themes you will hear:

  • A new reality
  • Navigating hospital life with a newborn
  • The chaotic first days and challenges of postpartum
  • Coping with exhaustion and desperation
  • Emotional turmoil, guilt and loneliness
  • Surrendering expectations and embracing reality
  • Finding joy amidst anxiety

I trust that you take whatever is meant for you from this episode.

Love, Annamaria, xx

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

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On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Book a Becoming Session - BECOMING | Fab Wmn

Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> RMC 7 - First week of postpartum - listen to my audio journal Annamaria Papayova 00:26:29 There is so much we don’t talk about, we don’t share when it comes to postpartum. The vulnerability of this episode, the rawness of my audio journal might offer you some insight into the reality of it (disclaimer: it was my reality, yours might be very different), or maybe it can make you feel seen and acknowledged. There is so much we don’t talk about, we don’t share when it comes to postpartum. The vulnerability of this episode, the rawness of my audio journal might offer you some insight into the reality of it (disclaimer: it was my reality, yours might be very different), or maybe it can make you feel seen and acknowledged. postpartum, annamaria papayova, the raw mumcast, motherhood podcast, early motherhood, first week postpartum, mothering podcast, life with a newborn true full 7 ced582ab-d240-4dee-8f7c-88883d2f1211 RMC 6 - Why I ditched the "New Year, new me" narrative and what I do instead of resolutions This episode is an invitation to play with the idea of  “what if new year does not equal new you”? What if you didn’t have to become someone new? What if you were already enough? What if you were already YOU (perhaps wearing some extra layers that don’t belong to you)?

I am sharing about the guilt, shame and not enoughness that many years of resolution setting and then failed execution brought into my life. I’m also talking about what I do instead when calendar years are changing and how I use Human Design and natural cycles to create and navigate my life.

Some of the themes you’ll hear in this episode are:

Embracing the New Year without pressure

Challenging the “New year, new you” narrative

The importance of self acceptance

Cycles of growth: nature vs calendar year

Setting intentions: a flexible approach

Embrace your seasons

Growth, healing, expansion are all cyclical. Life itself is cyclical, we humans are cyclical too. The whole fucking universe is cyclical.

Shedding layers of who we are not meant to be is not bound to 1st of January or a calendar year that is actually just a social contract. 

I trust that you will find something in this episode you can play with for yourself. Thank you so much for listening.

Love, Annamaria, xx

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

LET'S CONNECT:

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On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Book a Becoming Session - BECOMING | Fab Wmn

Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> Thu, 2 Jan 2025 10:41:39 +0000 hello@fabwmn.com (Annamaria Papayova) https://the-raw-mumcast.simplecast.com/episodes/rmc-6-why-i-ditched-the-new-year-new-me-narrative-and-what-i-do-instead-of-resolutions-zLL_OVQJ This episode is an invitation to play with the idea of  “what if new year does not equal new you”? What if you didn’t have to become someone new? What if you were already enough? What if you were already YOU (perhaps wearing some extra layers that don’t belong to you)?

I am sharing about the guilt, shame and not enoughness that many years of resolution setting and then failed execution brought into my life. I’m also talking about what I do instead when calendar years are changing and how I use Human Design and natural cycles to create and navigate my life.

Some of the themes you’ll hear in this episode are:

Embracing the New Year without pressure

Challenging the “New year, new you” narrative

The importance of self acceptance

Cycles of growth: nature vs calendar year

Setting intentions: a flexible approach

Embrace your seasons

Growth, healing, expansion are all cyclical. Life itself is cyclical, we humans are cyclical too. The whole fucking universe is cyclical.

Shedding layers of who we are not meant to be is not bound to 1st of January or a calendar year that is actually just a social contract. 

I trust that you will find something in this episode you can play with for yourself. Thank you so much for listening.

Love, Annamaria, xx

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

LET'S CONNECT:

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On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Book a Becoming Session - BECOMING | Fab Wmn

Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> RMC 6 - Why I ditched the "New Year, new me" narrative and what I do instead of resolutions Annamaria Papayova 00:20:24 This episode is an invitation to play with the idea of “what if New Year does not equal new you”? What if you didn’t have to become someone new? What if you were already enough? What if you were already YOU (perhaps wearing some extra layers that don’t belong to you)? This episode is an invitation to play with the idea of “what if New Year does not equal new you”? What if you didn’t have to become someone new? What if you were already enough? What if you were already YOU (perhaps wearing some extra layers that don’t belong to you)? new year resolutions, new year new me, annamaria papayova, the raw mumcast, fab wmn true full 6 62d119c7-7c1d-4c6c-a787-9a90514b56ed RMC 5 - How to manage your endless to-do list Oh, the stress that can come with the holidays and our (many times unrealistic) expectations of how much we need/should/must/have to do!

In this episode I share my to-do list managing practise that has helped me throughout the years and not just around the holidays. I also give a tip to each Human Design energy type to survive Xmas gatherings.

Some of the themes you will hear:

Understanding the pressure of holiday expectations

Creating and managing your holiday to-do list

Delegating tasks and asking for help

Prioritizing and enjoying the process

Managing pressure and expectations

Navigating social gatherings through the lens of Human Design

I trust that you will find something for yourself to take away and play with.

Lots of love,

Annamaria, xx

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

LET'S CONNECT:

Grab your e-book - Mothering Through Human Design

On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Book a Becoming Session - BECOMING | Fab Wmn

Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:47:02 +0000 hello@fabwmn.com (Annamaria Papayova) https://the-raw-mumcast.simplecast.com/episodes/rmc-5-how-to-manage-your-endless-to-do-list-and-holiday-stress-_AvD_T8G Oh, the stress that can come with the holidays and our (many times unrealistic) expectations of how much we need/should/must/have to do!

In this episode I share my to-do list managing practise that has helped me throughout the years and not just around the holidays. I also give a tip to each Human Design energy type to survive Xmas gatherings.

Some of the themes you will hear:

Understanding the pressure of holiday expectations

Creating and managing your holiday to-do list

Delegating tasks and asking for help

Prioritizing and enjoying the process

Managing pressure and expectations

Navigating social gatherings through the lens of Human Design

I trust that you will find something for yourself to take away and play with.

Lots of love,

Annamaria, xx

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

LET'S CONNECT:

Grab your e-book - Mothering Through Human Design

On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Book a Becoming Session - BECOMING | Fab Wmn

Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> RMC 5 - How to manage your endless to-do list Annamaria Papayova 00:16:39 This one is for the overwhelmed mums - how to tackle endless to-do lists and use your Human Design to survive Xmas gatherings. This one is for the overwhelmed mums - how to tackle endless to-do lists and use your Human Design to survive Xmas gatherings. raw mumcast, annamaria papayova, raw mothering, managing holiday stress, use human design to survive christmas, raw motherhood true full 5 e9e1c008-5357-47af-a43f-4422d103b465 RMC 4 - How and why we transferred to the hospital after a home birth After giving birth to my son at home (in the middle of the living room), I had to make a hard decision - to transfer or not to transfer to the hospital. This episode is about that decision and all the emotions that flooded me - the guilt, the shame, the grief and the feeling of failure.

This is also the beginning of not only having my son Earth side, but also learning to cultivate more compassion for myself (which is still in progress).

In this episode you'll find themes like:

The Arrival of Leo

The Birth Experience & Decisions Made

The Beauty of the Placenta

The Hospital Transfer & Guilt

Reflections of Control & Grief

The Impact of Online Birth Narratives

Self Compassion & Healing

The Hospital Experience & New Beginning

It's an emotional story but even by recording it so much has shifted within. I trust that you will listen to it with your heart open and warm.

Lots of love,

Annamaria, xx

 

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

LET'S CONNECT:

Grab your e-book - Mothering Through Human Design

On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Book a Becoming Session - BECOMING | Fab Wmn

Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:14:47 +0000 hello@fabwmn.com (Annamaria Papayova) https://the-raw-mumcast.simplecast.com/episodes/rmc-4-how-and-why-we-transferred-to-the-hospital-after-a-home-birth-XNMVpg5L After giving birth to my son at home (in the middle of the living room), I had to make a hard decision - to transfer or not to transfer to the hospital. This episode is about that decision and all the emotions that flooded me - the guilt, the shame, the grief and the feeling of failure.

This is also the beginning of not only having my son Earth side, but also learning to cultivate more compassion for myself (which is still in progress).

In this episode you'll find themes like:

The Arrival of Leo

The Birth Experience & Decisions Made

The Beauty of the Placenta

The Hospital Transfer & Guilt

Reflections of Control & Grief

The Impact of Online Birth Narratives

Self Compassion & Healing

The Hospital Experience & New Beginning

It's an emotional story but even by recording it so much has shifted within. I trust that you will listen to it with your heart open and warm.

Lots of love,

Annamaria, xx

 

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

LET'S CONNECT:

Grab your e-book - Mothering Through Human Design

On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Book a Becoming Session - BECOMING | Fab Wmn

Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> RMC 4 - How and why we transferred to the hospital after a home birth Annamaria Papayova 00:18:29 Transferring to the hospital after a home birth and all the guilt, grief and feeling of failure that came with it. Transferring to the hospital after a home birth and all the guilt, grief and feeling of failure that came with it. raw mumcast, annamaria papayova, motherhood podcast, raw mothering, transferring to the hospital, mothering podcast, honest mothering, raw motherhood, birthing the placenta true full 4 aea05baa-fa4a-4865-8be3-eab957bd86d4 RMC 3 - Giving birth at home with a doula and my husband This episode is all about giving birth - from the moment I started to feel sensations, through the waves, the pain, the fears, the highs and lows to the point of my baby arriving Earth side. 

Going through labour and giving birth to my son and to myself as a mother has been the most intense experience of my life so far.
Birth asked all of me and more.
It got me onto my knees, broke me into half and when I thought there’s no deeper, there’s no further it cracked me open in places to find out that there was yet another path to explore.

It showed me my insecurities, my Good girl stories and my biggest fears.
It also showed me my power, my strength and how incredibly wise my body is. I mean beyond comprehension.

This is my story in its rawness, in its primal simplicity, and in its ability to connect dimensions and worlds together that are invisible to the naked eye.

Please rate, review and share my podcast so that we can normalise motherhood together and empower each other to feel good enough - in motherhood and beyond.

Love,

Annamaria, xx

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 The Journey of Labour Begins

02:47 The Role of Support During Labour

08:14 Navigating Pain and Fear

11:02 The Power of Presence and Energy

13:33 The Transition to Active Labour

16:30 The Intensity of Pushing

18:48 The Final Stages of Labour

21:24 The Birth of Leo

LET'S CONNECT:

On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Download my free ebook - Mothering Through Human Design

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

LET'S CONNECT:

Grab your e-book - Mothering Through Human Design

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My website - www.fabwmn.com

Book a Becoming Session - BECOMING | Fab Wmn

Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> Tue, 3 Dec 2024 17:30:49 +0000 hello@fabwmn.com (sadie wild) https://the-raw-mumcast.simplecast.com/episodes/rmc-3-giving-birth-at-home-with-a-doula-and-my-husband-8ibktdQC This episode is all about giving birth - from the moment I started to feel sensations, through the waves, the pain, the fears, the highs and lows to the point of my baby arriving Earth side. 

Going through labour and giving birth to my son and to myself as a mother has been the most intense experience of my life so far.
Birth asked all of me and more.
It got me onto my knees, broke me into half and when I thought there’s no deeper, there’s no further it cracked me open in places to find out that there was yet another path to explore.

It showed me my insecurities, my Good girl stories and my biggest fears.
It also showed me my power, my strength and how incredibly wise my body is. I mean beyond comprehension.

This is my story in its rawness, in its primal simplicity, and in its ability to connect dimensions and worlds together that are invisible to the naked eye.

Please rate, review and share my podcast so that we can normalise motherhood together and empower each other to feel good enough - in motherhood and beyond.

Love,

Annamaria, xx

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 The Journey of Labour Begins

02:47 The Role of Support During Labour

08:14 Navigating Pain and Fear

11:02 The Power of Presence and Energy

13:33 The Transition to Active Labour

16:30 The Intensity of Pushing

18:48 The Final Stages of Labour

21:24 The Birth of Leo

LET'S CONNECT:

On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Download my free ebook - Mothering Through Human Design

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

LET'S CONNECT:

Grab your e-book - Mothering Through Human Design

On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Book a Becoming Session - BECOMING | Fab Wmn

Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> RMC 3 - Giving birth at home with a doula and my husband sadie wild 00:33:39 This is the story (with graphic details) of my 20-hour labour, giving birth at home with a doula, my husband and eventually the midwives. It was a wild ride... This is the story (with graphic details) of my 20-hour labour, giving birth at home with a doula, my husband and eventually the midwives. It was a wild ride... annamaria papayova, the raw mumcast, home birth, home birth with doula, giving birth at home true full 3 ba969fac-ce1c-44c6-afbb-c7a3c269d54b RMC 2 - How I prepped for a home birth In this episode I share about how I prepped for a home birth with a doula and my husband . 

The research, the birth plans, the playlists, the vision boards - I'm talking about everything that helped me feel more empowered. Some of the themes you'll hear are:

The Journey of Home Birth Preparation

Facing Fears and Building Support

Creating a Vision for Birth

Reflections of the Birth Experience

I loved this phase, it was full of anticipation and endless possibilities.

Please let me know your thoughts about this episode - please leave a review, comment and share the Podcast with others.

Thank you, lots of love,

Annamaria, xx

LET'S CONNECT:

On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Download my free ebook - Mothering Through Human Design

My doula - Sadie Wild - www.sadiewildphotography.com

Saima at Live Wild Birth Free - www.livewildbirthfree.com

 

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

LET'S CONNECT:

Grab your e-book - Mothering Through Human Design

On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Book a Becoming Session - BECOMING | Fab Wmn

Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> Sun, 1 Dec 2024 17:43:18 +0000 hello@fabwmn.com (sadie wild, saima live wild birth free) https://the-raw-mumcast.simplecast.com/episodes/rmc-02-how-i-prepped-for-home-birth-h75tiD0T In this episode I share about how I prepped for a home birth with a doula and my husband . 

The research, the birth plans, the playlists, the vision boards - I'm talking about everything that helped me feel more empowered. Some of the themes you'll hear are:

The Journey of Home Birth Preparation

Facing Fears and Building Support

Creating a Vision for Birth

Reflections of the Birth Experience

I loved this phase, it was full of anticipation and endless possibilities.

Please let me know your thoughts about this episode - please leave a review, comment and share the Podcast with others.

Thank you, lots of love,

Annamaria, xx

LET'S CONNECT:

On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Download my free ebook - Mothering Through Human Design

My doula - Sadie Wild - www.sadiewildphotography.com

Saima at Live Wild Birth Free - www.livewildbirthfree.com

 

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

LET'S CONNECT:

Grab your e-book - Mothering Through Human Design

On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Book a Becoming Session - BECOMING | Fab Wmn

Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> RMC 2 - How I prepped for a home birth sadie wild, saima live wild birth free 00:23:43 Prepping for home birth with a doula and my husband (and endless playlists, of course). Prepping for home birth with a doula and my husband (and endless playlists, of course). annamaria papayova, the raw mumcast, home birth preparation, home birth, home birth with doula true full 2 8bcf3b56-7f2b-4084-9835-3c6a51208716 RMC 1 - Welcome to The Raw Mumcast Welcome to The Raw Mumcast, the show about the wins and f*ckeries of motherhood and mothering with a dash of Human Design and a sprinkle of shadow work. Let's normalise motherhood, ditch the mum guilt and celebrate being good enough - in motherhood and beyond.

I'm your host, Annamaria Papayova, and in this episode I'm sharing with you my vision for this show.

The idea of this podcast came to me in a middle of a sleepless night as I was rocking my baby back to sleep while crying my heart out. It took me more than a year to get from that idea to this point of launching the show, and I am super excited to embark on this journey.

I'm inviting you to join me every other Thursday for some raw, messy, funny and honest conversations.

Lots of love to you,

Annamaria, xx

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Welcome to The Raw Mumcast

02:53 The Journey of Motherhood

06:12 Exploring Human Design and Shadow Work

09:06 Creating a Community of Support

LET'S CONNECT:

On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Download my free ebook - Mothering Through Human Design

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

LET'S CONNECT:

Grab your e-book - Mothering Through Human Design

On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Book a Becoming Session - BECOMING | Fab Wmn

Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

]]> Sun, 1 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000 hello@fabwmn.com (Annamaria Papayova) https://the-raw-mumcast.simplecast.com/episodes/rmc-1-welcome-to-the-raw-mumcast-_GpADekC Welcome to The Raw Mumcast, the show about the wins and f*ckeries of motherhood and mothering with a dash of Human Design and a sprinkle of shadow work. Let's normalise motherhood, ditch the mum guilt and celebrate being good enough - in motherhood and beyond.

I'm your host, Annamaria Papayova, and in this episode I'm sharing with you my vision for this show.

The idea of this podcast came to me in a middle of a sleepless night as I was rocking my baby back to sleep while crying my heart out. It took me more than a year to get from that idea to this point of launching the show, and I am super excited to embark on this journey.

I'm inviting you to join me every other Thursday for some raw, messy, funny and honest conversations.

Lots of love to you,

Annamaria, xx

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Welcome to The Raw Mumcast

02:53 The Journey of Motherhood

06:12 Exploring Human Design and Shadow Work

09:06 Creating a Community of Support

LET'S CONNECT:

On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Download my free ebook - Mothering Through Human Design

Thank you for listening. If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and share—so we can keep normalizing the real, raw, and messy beauty of mothering together.

 

LET'S CONNECT:

Grab your e-book - Mothering Through Human Design

On Instagram - @annamariapapayova

My website - www.fabwmn.com

Book a Becoming Session - BECOMING | Fab Wmn

Send me your questions, podcast suggestions and reflections: hello@fabwmn.com

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