Reclaim The Pink Within

Dr. Christelle Oliver-Dussault continues this series of short bonus episodes from Reclaim the Pink Within, created to offer grounding tools and restorative moments of pause for mothers navigating the demands and emotional shifts of everyday life. In this meditation, she guides listeners through a calming mountain meditation designed to cultivate resilience, stability, and inner stillness through breathwork and visualization. Using the imagery of a mountain standing strong through changing weather, this practice encourages mindfulness, emotional grounding, and a deeper connection to the steady presence within yourself.

About The Host:

Dr. Christelle Oliver-Dussault is a family...

There’s a quiet weight that comes with the constant decisions, expectations, and identity shifts that unfold in early motherhood. In my conversation with Kelsey, we explore what it looks like to navigate that season while trying to stay connected to yourself. From becoming a mother during COVID to returning to work just a few months postpartum, Kelsey shares how quickly life changed and how those changes brought both growth and internal tension.

We talk about the mental load of decision fatigue, the pressure to meet external expectations, and the guilt that can creep in no matter wh...

Becoming a mother has a way of reshaping not just your day-to-day life, but your sense of direction and possibility. In my conversation with Amelie Hemberger, we talk about what it really looks like to hold onto ambition while stepping into this new chapter. She shares how her identity evolved after having children, and how she learned to honor both her role as a mother and her desire to keep building something of her own.

Amelie opens up about the internal and external pressures to “choose” between family and career, and how she decided to carve out a pa...

Dr. Christelle Oliver-Dussault continues this series of short bonus episodes from Reclaim the Pink Within, designed to offer grounding tools and gentle moments of pause for mothers navigating the demands of everyday life. In this episode, she introduces the “5-4-3-2-1” grounding technique, a simple yet powerful sensory practice to help regulate emotions, restore focus, and bring you back to the present moment—whether used on your own or shared as a calming exercise with your children.

About The Host:

Dr. Christelle Oliver-Dussault is a family physician with a clinical focus on aesthetic medici...

Motherhood has a way of reshaping not only our routines, but our entire sense of self. In my conversation with Hana, we explore the quiet and often complicated transition that happens when the life we once knew no longer fits the woman we are becoming. Hana opens up about the identity shifts that followed motherhood, the grief of letting go of parts of her former life, and the emotional weight that many mothers carry but rarely speak about openly.

As we talk, Hana shares how hitting a personal low point eventually led her toward healing through yoga...

Dr. Christelle Oliver-Dussault introduces a series of short bonus episodes from Reclaim the Pink Within, created to offer gentle pauses and practical tools for mothers navigating identity shifts and the demands of everyday life. In this first bonus episode, she explores how simple sensory experiences—like scent and sound—can help regulate the nervous system, anchor you in the present moment, and guide you back to the woman beneath the many roles you carry.

About The Host:

Dr. Christelle Oliver-Dussault is a family physician with a clinical focus on aesthetic medicine, women’s health, and psycho...

Shelley’s story is one that so many women quietly carry. From her early days in Dublin to building a career as a fertility nurse in London, she had spent years supporting others on their journey to parenthood—while feeling unsure about whether motherhood was truly for her. Ultimately, she chose motherhood believing that regret might weigh heavier than fear. What followed was far more complex than she expected.

We talk honestly about the shock of sleep deprivation, the emotional tug-of-war of returning to work part-time, and the internal split between professional identity and maternal instinct. Shelley also...

Motherhood rarely unfolds the way we imagine it will. I sit down with Kayla to talk about the unexpected turns her journey has taken — from two very different postpartum experiences to navigating her daughter’s rare genetic condition and a challenging NICU stay. She shares how quickly life shifted and how those seasons reshaped her understanding of strength, identity, and resilience.

When her own health began to decline and she was later diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome, Kayla was forced to look deeper. Discovering the mind-body connection and somatic therapy changed everything. What once felt like her body...

In this episode, I sit down with Jenny to talk about something many moms quietly struggle with but don’t always say out loud: health anxiety after becoming a parent. Jenny shares how her worries around health intensified after motherhood, shifting from occasional concern to intrusive, obsessive thoughts that were hard to shut off. Suddenly, small things felt catastrophic, and the weight of responsibility for her family made everything feel more fragile.

Together, we explore how becoming a mother can heighten awareness of mortality, deepen fear, and completely change the way we think about our bodies and ou...

In this episode of the Reclaim The Pink Within, I sit down with Stacey Owen, an entrepreneur and mother, to explore her journey through motherhood and the challenges of balancing it alongside a demanding career. We talk openly about her transition into motherhood, the identity shifts that came with it, and how self-discovery became a critical part of her healing and growth.

Stacey shares powerful insights on the importance of setting boundaries, recognizing early signs of burnout, and giving herself permission to redefine success during different seasons of life. Together, we highlight the unique pressures faced by...

In this conversation, I sit down with Jaime Hawryluk to explore the transformative and often disorienting journey of motherhood, particularly the identity shifts that can follow postpartum. Together, we unpack the grief, loss, and self-discovery that so many mothers experience as they try to reconcile who they were before motherhood with who they are becoming.

Jaime shares candidly what it was like to crawl out of the trenches of early motherhood after years of darkness, and how she is only now beginning to feel her “pink” return. She challenges the idea of work-life balance, offering a more comp...

In this episode of Reclaim Your Pink Within, I welcome Sara for a thoughtful and honest conversation about how motherhood reshapes who we are — often in ways we don’t expect or immediately recognize. Sara is a mother of three who speaks candidly about the realities of motherhood, identity loss, and the invisible labour women carry. Through her lived experience, she shares a grounded and deeply relatable perspective on burnout, self-reconnection, and learning to listen to the body’s cues.

Sara reflects on her transition into motherhood and how it shifted her sense of identity, priorities, and capaci...

In this episode of Reclaim The Pink Within, I sit down with Clara for an honest, grounding conversation about identity, expectations, and what self-care really looks like once motherhood enters the picture. We talk about who she was before becoming a mom, how that sense of self shifted, and the quiet grief many women feel around the loss of autonomy and freedom—especially in the early seasons.

Sara shares openly about navigating matrescence, letting go of rigid standards, and learning to adapt as life changes. We explore how motherhood can stir reflections about our own childhoods, impact ou...

In this episode of Reclaim The Pink Within, I open up about my own journey into motherhood and the belief that I had to do everything on my own. Like so many moms, I bought into the idea that needing help meant I wasn’t doing enough. Over time, that mindset started to fall apart, and I realized that asking for support wasn’t a weakness—it was wisdom.

Motherhood challenged my identity in ways I didn’t expect and pushed me to embrace vulnerability, let go of unrealistic expectations, and lean into what truly lights me up. This...

In this episode, I explain why Pink became the heart of this project and what it truly represents for me. Pink isn’t about a colour or a stereotype—it’s about identity. It’s about who we were before motherhood, what parts of ourselves got quieter along the way, and how easy it is to lose sight of ourselves while caring for everyone else. I share how motherhood reshaped me, how my sense of self evolved, and why reclaiming your “pink” isn’t about going back to who you were, but allowing yourself to grow into who you are becoming.<...

Reclaim The Pink Within podcast is a space where women’s stories take center stage. In each episode, I sit down with one guest to explore who she was before becoming a mother, her transition through motherhood, how her identity shifted, the challenges she faced, and what helped her navigate the change. Together, we talk about her ongoing struggles and triumphs, allowing the conversation to unfold naturally. The goal is to create a collective narrative — a tapestry of stories woven together through honesty, vulnerability, and connection. Through shared experiences, we hope to remind women of their worth, celebrate their resi...