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It’s time to lighten the load

We are the experimental generation of mothers. Balancing careers, crèches, meetings, and me-time – we do it all, but we don’t do it alone.

We are not “exhausted mumsy” clichés. We’re modern multitaskers, empathetic leaders, powerful jugglers of life. We hold hands, hold meetings, and hold it together – sometimes barely, sometimes brilliantly.

Society may not have caught up with us, but that won’t stop us. We find joy in the chaos, meaning in the mess. And when it gets too much, we lean on each other.

Welcome to The Motherload – where we share the load, the laughs, and the love.

The Motherload Podcast

Hosted by IMAGE Editorial Director Dominique McMullan, The Motherload is a space where modern motherhood is explored with honesty, humor, and heart. This is not about perfection – it’s about connection. It’s about sharing stories, celebrating the wins, and supporting each other through the tougher moments. It’s a place for you to know that, no, you are not imagining it, and no, you are not the only one. 

Balancing careers and crèches? Listen to stories that resonate.

The Motherload will include weekly podcast episodes, dropping every Tuesday. You can listen here or wherever you get your podcasts.

Stay tuned for further details via our IMAGE Motherload newsletter

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Sinead O’Moore - The *real* work-life balance debate, and how to actually support mums

In this episode of The Motherload, Dominique McMullan sits down with Sinead O’Moore. Sinead is a powerhouse in podcasting (listen to The 40s Stretch wherever you get your podcasts!), a business owner, a fierce advocate for women, and most importantly, a mum who knows firsthand the beautiful, messy reality of it all.

In this episode, Sinead and Dominique cover the real work-life balance debate; why ‘mum guilt’ exists (and how to finally shake it off); the way women’s ambition shifts after kids, and why that’s a good thing and the changes we actually need to see to support working mums. We do hope you enjoy it.

Louise McSharry - Neurodivergent motherhood, balance, and raising feminist boys

In this episode of The Motherload, Dominique McMullan sits down with Louise McSharry for an honest conversation about motherhood, balance, and raising boys with feminist values. Louise opens up about the realities of juggling a successful career and family, the pressures society places on mothers, and why she’s passionate about raising her sons to be kind, aware, and emotionally intelligent.

With her signature pragmatic wit, she shares the lessons she’s learned, and the joys and challenges she’s experienced along the way. This is a must-listen for anyone navigating motherhood. We do hope you enjoy it.

Events

We are excited to share that The Motherload will include six exciting events in 2025, the first of which will take place at Avoca Kilmacanogue on Tuesday 8th April.

Stay tuned for further details on the event and ticketing via our IMAGE Motherload newsletter .

 

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