Show Notes
Why are so many mothers reaching breaking point — and why aren’t we talking about it? In this episode of Uncharted Parenting, we sit down with Lauren Novak, Education and Social Policy Editor at The Advertiser and author of the powerful new book Meltdown. Drawing on her own lived experience and extensive research, Lauren unpacks the phenomenon often labelled “mum rage” — the intense, overwhelming anger many mothers feel but rarely admit. Together, we explore:
The everyday triggers that push parents to the edge Why maternal anger remains taboo, even in 2026 The pressures — physical, psychological, and societal — that fuel emotional overload The role fathers and partners play in the dynamic Practical, compassionate strategies for parents who feel themselves spiralling
This is an honest, empathetic, and deeply needed conversation for anyone working in education, health, social policy, or family support — and for every parent who has ever wondered, “Is it just me?” Uncharted Parenting continues to open the doors on the conversations families are having behind closed ones.
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