In this episode, we welcome writer & mother of four, Virginia Tapscott, co-author of the book "All Mothers Work: A revolutionary plan to truly liberate women and fix failing care systems“.

Virginia shares her powerful journey of realising the systemic undervaluing of care work and her mission to empower parents and advocate for true support systems.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about redefining the narrative around motherhood, challenging societal biases, and creating a more equitable future for all caregivers.


In this episode we discuss:
- The complicated relationship between the feminist movement and the devaluing of caregiving work.
- The value of parental care in the first three years
- Why we never want a system where the best interests of children are competing with financial profits
- The organisation of our current national economy needs work inside the home to be done ‘for free’ in order to function
- Key policy changes needed to better support unpaid care work, such as superannuation on parental leave and reducing for-profit dominance in childcare.
- The misuse of research for ideological purposes
- The economic and long-term health impacts of low birth rates and the need for better support for unpaid caregivers.
- The creation of a society that relies on dual income
- Challenges Virginia faced in self-publishing her book "All Mothers Work" and the importance of the Kickstarter campaign.
- The precarious financial position many unpaid carers face.
- The importance of men engaging more in unpaid care work.
- Legitimising unpaid care as work
- Changing our own language to reflect the worth in our unpaid care
- Systemic failure vs personal responsibility

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ALCHEMY 1:1
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When was the last time you truly felt seen by your partner? Or that you made them feel valued beyond the daily grind? For so many couples, appreciation quietly slips away, leaving behind a relationship that feels more transactional than connected. But what if gratitude could be the key to reigniting that spark between you? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the power of appreciation—how small acts of gratitude can fuel both emotional and physical intimacy, bringing lightness and depth back into your relationship. Whether you've been together for years or just starting out, this episode will guide you to reconnect, reawaken, and remember why you chose each other in the first place.

In this episode we discuss:
- Why appreciation is the secret ingredient to long-lasting connection
- How to keep your relationship from becoming just a partnership in logistics
- How the feminine energy craves being seen and valued for the invisible labour she contributes
- Why acknowledging invisible labour changes everything
- The masculine need for recognition and respect
- How a simple “thank you” for his efforts can make him feel more connected and motivated
- How to move from feeling taken for granted to truly appreciated
- How to make appreciation feel genuine and impactful
- How unspoken gratitude can lead to resentment and emotional distance
- Why telling your partner exactly what you love or admire about them makes a difference
- Using appreciation to reignite playfulness and flirtation
- How appreciation naturally makes intimacy feel easier and more fulfilling
- Practical tips for bringing appreciation into your daily routine


COUPLES DATES
Reignite the spark in your relationship in just 12 dates & create an intimacy and connection that lasts all year https://julie-tenner.newzenler.com/courses/couples-dates

ALCHEMY 1:1
Elevate your experience of mothering, and beyond, with intimate, high touch 1:1 support
http://www.bridgetwood.life/coaching-mentoring

NTM Community Day
Come hang out with us for a day and enjoy soaking up the vibes of connection and relaxation
https://julietenner.thrivecart.com/ntm-community-day/

Does every touch feel like it has a hidden agenda? When physical affection only leads to one destination, it can start to feel more like a transaction than a true connection. Over time, this can create distance and make intimacy feel forced, even hollow. In this episode, we explore how to transform transactional touch into genuine connection, bringing back the warmth, playfulness, and emotional closeness that so many couples crave. If you’re ready to make touch feel meaningful again, without pressure or expectation, this episode will show you how to reconnect with your partner through small, intentional moments that deepen your bond.

In this episode, we discuss:
- Why touch feels loaded when it’s only about sex.
- How non-sexual touch creates emotional closeness.
- The difference between transactional and intentional touch.
- How touch communicates “I see you” and “you matter.”
- Why the feminine energy longs for touch without expectation.
- How the masculine energy responds to invitational, open touch.
- Simple, everyday touches that make a big impact.
- How to bring touch back into your relationship without pressure.
- Why touch can feel hollow and how to change that.
- The impact of spontaneous vs. planned touch.
- How gentle, non-demanding touch reignites attraction.
- The role of playfulness in keeping touch light and fun.
- How to move from touch that feels like a task to touch that feels like connection.
- How to signal openness and affection without words.
- Small ways to bring touch back into daily routines.

COUPLES DATES
Reignite the spark in your relationship in just 12 dates & create an intimacy and connection that lasts all year https://julie-tenner.newzenler.com/courses/couples-dates

ALCHEMY 1:1
Elevate your experience of mothering, and beyond, with intimate, high touch 1:1 support
http://www.bridgetwood.life/coaching-mentoring

NTM Community Day
Come hang out with us for a day and enjoy soaking up the vibes of connection and relaxation
https://julietenner.thrivecart.com/ntm-community-day/