ME + MOTHERHOOD with Benita Bensch
ME + MOTHERHOOD is a fortnightly podcast rich with meaningful, inspiring and practical conversations for all mothers who want to reclaim ME in motherhood. This podcast is for you if you are ready to return to yourself through self-exploration, find your spark again in motherhood and give yourself permission to be happier and healthier. Join podcast host Benita Bensch and other special guests to delve deeper into the mother in motherhood, because she who does the holding needs to be held.
Episodes
45 episodes
Living In A Rural Town vs On The Farm
This episode is inspired by our family's significant move from our beloved farm near Moonie to the lively border town of Goondiwindi, and my reflections on living in a rural town compared to life on the farm. After spending decades mainly on th...
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Episode 44
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23:29
Your Label, Your Role: In Or Out of Family Farming
In this episode I’m talking about a topic that I know many of my rural and regional listeners who are involved in farming businesses will resonate with. That said, I think there's a good message in here for everyone as we discuss the labels we ...
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Episode 43
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18:48
Knowing Your Mental Health Red Flags
We talk a lot about mental health these days which I’m so grateful for. It’s brilliant that we as a society are more aware of this topic and it’s no longer taboo to talk openly about things like anxiety and depression.While I believe th...
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Episode 42
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20:47
Your Level Of Uncomfortable Matters
Moving away from the familiar is generally very uncomfortable. As someone who has experienced a lifetime of perfectionism and people pleasing, I know just how hard it is to let go of control and branch out into something beyond my c...
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Episode 41
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18:00
Let's Talk About The Midlife Unraveling
I’ve been feeling different in the past few years. There has been one internal shift, big question and hard decision after another to contend with. I’m thinking more deeply about what I want to do with my life, and who I want to surround myself...
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Episode 40
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20:20
Letting Go: Tips to Release What Holds You Back
Sometimes, we prefer to stay in our suffering.The pain we’re familiar with can be a lot less scary than the unknown - which potentially comes with rejection, failure or even success (yes, that can be scary too!)This could be rel...
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Episode 39
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15:45
How to Make Time for Creativity
A lot of us would never call ourselves creative.We think that if we can’t paint, write or draw, then we’re definitely not creative.That was me for many years. At a young age, I decided that because I was the academic one in the ...
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23:50
My Experience With Antidepressants
Life comes with its fair share of ups and downs, but there are moments when the downs can feel overwhelming - insurmountable even. Personally, I’ve had a few episodes of poor mental health in my lifetime - patches of anxiety and de...
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Episode 37
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21:25
Daring To Set Boundaries
Do you ever feel like a doormat? You spend all day pouring out love, time and energy into meeting everyone else’s needs and by the end of the day, you feel like you’ve been walked all over.Your needs go unnoticed. Your needs don’t matte...
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Episode 36
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25:15
How And Why I Gave Up Wine O'Clock
I’m tackling a bit of a sensitive topic today and if you’re currently relying on that nightly glass (or two) of wine to unwind after a long, stressful day, it may even hit a raw nerve to hear me talk about why, and how, I gave up wine o’clock.<...
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Episode 35
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20:04
Can I Really Do This? Navigating The Mother Load
A question most mothers will ask themselves at one point or another is, "Can I really do this?" Balancing motherhood, work, personal growth, and other responsibilities can feel overwhelming, so today I want to share some strategies that have he...
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Episode 34
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21:47
Motherhood and Identity
Motherhood is a profound experience that brings about countless changes. For many women, it comes with a huge identity shift, sometimes even an identity crisis. Before having children, you might have felt like a confident, capable individual wi...
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Episode 33
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17:52
Why Your Words Matter + Motherhood Affirmations
Words are not just sounds; they are vibrations that shape our entire world. Believe it or not, the stories you tell yourself are ruling your life and these stories can either empower you or hold you back. The choice is completely up to you.&nbs...
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Episode 32
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17:42
43rd Birthday: Reflecting On The Last Year
As I celebrate my 43rd birthday, I find myself reflecting on the journey of the past year. It’s been a period filled with growth, challenges, and ultimately, a great deal of personal development. From Farm to Town Life...
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Episode 31
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26:29
Writing Your Own Rules of Motherhood
What does it mean to be the “perfect” mother? And is this a standard that we should even remotely be trying to live up to?For some background, listen to
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Episode 30
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14:59
Managing Your Mind When Sickness Invades Your Home
Being a mum is amazing, but let's be honest, it's also very hard work! And when sickness hits your house, it can feel like everything explodes into chaos. I know for me personally, I find not only my physical health deteriorates if I’m unwell, ...
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Episode 29
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14:47
What Singing Lessons Have Taught Me About Taking Up Space
As a Mum of four, coach and multiple business owner, I spend most of my days listening, nurturing, and getting things done. There's not always a lot of room for, well, me.This year, I decided to change that. I started thinking about what...
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Episode 28
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14:14
Taking A Podcasting Break And Why
“Is this decision serving me to my greater good?”This is one of the questions I want to leave you with as I take a break from this podcast.I have found making the decision to put the podcast, and other parts of my business on ho...
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38:25
Dr Sophie Brock On The Perfect Mother Myth And Social Construct Of Motherhood
Dr Sophie Brock is a motherhood studies sociologist and mother living in Sydney, Australia. She provides analysis of motherhood in our culture and the ways individual experiences of mothers are shaped by broader social constructs.
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36:21
My Motherhood Story: Steph Schmidt
“Our challenges now will be their strengths in the future” shares Steph Schmidt on navigating her motherhood journey.Steph is a psychologist working in farmer mental health and grassroots and community based strategies. She is...
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58:07
Your Two Most Powerful Words
“I am”Have you ever thought about the power and potency of these words?What we impress on our subconscious mind is what comes to reality for us.The power that words hold for us can easily be...
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12:49
Sunny Roberts On How To Keep Your Relationship Alive Post-Kids
Sunny Roberts is deeply passionate about helping women return to their feminine energy. Born and raised in Germany and working in a corporate career she spent her 20s operating in masculine push mode and burnt out at 28 which led her to become ...
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50:19
My Motherhood Story: Kate Fisher
**Themes of mental health, pregnancy loss, medical trauma and women’s health issues.**This is not an episode for little people's ears. Pop your headphones on, or listen to it when you're alone.“I’ve really learned...
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52:51
Navigating Burnout And The Black Hole In 2018
My own invisible battle.This has been on my heart for a while now, and it will give you some context for the work that I do with mums, my experiences and hardships with mental health from my own motherhood journey.<...
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27:46
Katrina Myers On Productivity And The Cost Of Saying Yes
Katrina is a Meditation and Wellbeing educator, a fourth generation farmer and co-owner of the family run business, Barham Avocados. Katrina is a passionate rural advocate who cares deeply about rural and regional Australia ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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43:13