In Mother Words | Conversations on Motherhood with Steph Ting

Postpartum Recovery: Healing Body, Mind & Beyond

Postpartum recovery is more than physical healing — it’s body, mind, and beyond.
In this episode of In Mother Words, I sit down with Laura, a senior physiotherapist and pelvic health specialist, to unpack the truths no one tells you about life after birth:
Why so many moms delay their own recovery
How to build a village that truly centers the mother
Why emotional and physical healing must go hand in hand
If your recovery feels slower or harder than you expected — or you wish someone had told you the truth about life after birth — this conversation is for you.
✨ Tune in for compassionate, practical insights on postpartum recovery — body, mind & beyond.

Second Pregnancy, Real Talk: Self-Doubt, Guilt & Letting Go

You’ve had a baby before — so why does being pregnant again still feel so uncertain?
In this episode of In Mother Words, I sit down with Jen — a working mom expecting her second child — for an honest conversation about the emotional complexity of a second pregnancy, and what it’s really like preparing to become a mom again.
We explore:
The pressure to “have it all figured out” as a second-time mom
Why self-doubt creeps in (even when you’ve done this before)
Guilt around asking for help again
Letting go of expectations and learning to trust yourself
Preparing your firstborn to welcome a sibling
💛 If you’ve ever thought, “I should know better by now…” — this one’s for you. Because every pregnancy, every baby, and every mother’s journey is different.
✨ Tune in for real talk on second pregnancies, self-trust, and the lessons we learn all over again.

[Special] How He Shows Up: A Father’s Day Tribute from Moms

This Father’s Day, we’re flipping the script.Instead of focusing on overwhelm or frustration (which we all know too well), we pause to honor the fathers — through the eyes of moms.
In this special episode of In Mother Words, I ask 6 heartfelt questions that open up space for reflection on how our partners show up, love, and lead in their own way. It’s our way of seeing them, acknowledging them, and giving back.
💛 I hope this conversation blesses your heart.
What we cover:1:57 – Lightening a mother’s load in small but powerful ways2:57 – Why the little things are worth celebrating4:09 – How fatherhood changes how we see them as men5:07 – Feeling supported and understood in motherhood6:16 – Navigating moments of disagreement as parents7:20 – Advice for overwhelmed moms on asking for help
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Motherhood Unfiltered: What Social Media Doesn’t Show You

Social media makes motherhood look like it’s all smiles, milestones, and picture-perfect homes. But behind the filters are real women facing sleepless nights, endless laundry, and moments of doubt that don’t make it into the feed.
In this episode, I sit down with two fellow moms for an honest, unscripted conversation about what motherhood really looks like — the mess, the magic, and everything in between.
💛 If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one struggling, this is your reminder: you’re not alone.
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Returning to Work After Baby: The Hidden Struggles

There’s the version of motherhood we’re shown:Perfect photos. A smiling baby. A mom who seems to do it all.
And then there’s the version no one talks about:The silence when your partner goes back to work.The guilt of replying to emails while your newborn cries.The tears when breastfeeding feels impossible — and you blame yourself.
In this episode, I sit with Wanda — founder, speech therapist, and new mom — to talk about what really happens when career and motherhood collide.
This raw, unscripted conversation explores identity, guilt, the myth of balance, and the unspoken weight of keeping a business alive while your body is still healing. Most of all, it’s about why the hardest part of motherhood is often asking for help.
💛 If you’re in the thick of it, mama, this one’s for you.
Connect with Wanda:🌐 ohanatherapy.sg📷 Instagram: @ohanatherapy.sg
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Intro: So, why "In Mother Words"?

Nothing prepared me for how profoundly becoming a mama would challenge and reshape me. Five years in, I’m still learning, still growing.
This podcast is part of that ongoing journey — a quest for truth, connection, and a deeper understanding of what motherhood really means, beyond the noise and pressure.
In Mother Words — is my reminder that sometimes, a simple conversation can be a lifeline. It is my hope to create an avenue for raw, reflective stories that speak to the heart of motherhood.Because there’s no one “right” way to do this.
Here, we question the rules. We honour the mess. We listen — really listen — to the stories that remind us we’re never alone.So join me.