Navigating early motherhood can be lonely, scary and sometimes straight up overwhelming, but it now doesn’t have to be, thanks to the brand-new Australian podcast The Mums’ Group.
Created by the team behind ‘Outspoken the Podcast’, The Mum’s Group is hosted by identical triplets and journalists Kate, Amy, and Sophie Taeuber. The show offers honest, funny and very real conversations about modern motherhood in a judgement-free space. Listening and watching along is just as though you were attending your own local mother’s group.
The podcast is a natural evolution for the journalist sisters, who became first-time mums in remarkably close fashion, with the identical triplets welcoming baby boys all within the space of a year. Kate and Sophie’s sons were born exactly 364 days apart, while Amy and Sophie’s boys have just nine weeks between them.
As triplets, the Taeuber sisters share 100% of their DNA, meaning their sons are genetically considered half-brothers, rather than cousins. A scientific fact that captures just how intertwined their parenting journeys are and serves as a foundation for The Mums’ Group. Despite their identical gene’s and near-identical timing, their views on being a Mum don’t always align, providing a base for each episode.
Speaking on the launch of the podcast, Kate Taeuber said, “Motherhood is lonely. I was the first out of my sisters and friends to have a baby and it’s tough when you’re the only one in the trenches. That’s why we created this podcast. It’s all about connecting with other mums and creating a supportive community.”
Sophie Taeuber said, “After all becoming mums within the space of a year, it felt inevitable that motherhood would become part of the conversation on the podcast.”
Amy Taeuber added “We wanted to create the kind of mums’ group you actually want to be a part of. It’s a judgement free zone for honest, funny and very real conversations.”
The Mums’ Group launches off the back of Outspoken’s extraordinary success. With more than 18 million downloads to date, the trio have firmly established themselves as some of Australia’s most influential voices in pop culture and media commentary.
The show is proudly launching in partnership with Mini + Me, alongside the debut of its new functional maternal snack, Mama Bites.
ARN Head of Digital Audio Corey Layton said, “At iHeart, we’re passionate about joining forces with podcast creators who are constantly pushing the boundaries of creativity. The Outspoken team is a brilliant example of how our partners are not only producing fresh, innovative content, but are finding new ways to connect and engage with audiences across Australia.”
From pregnancy and postpartum to the chaos, the laughs and everything in between, The Mums’ Group is about connection, community and knowing you’re not the only one figuring it out as you go. It’s the mums’ group you actually want to be part of.
The first episode of The Mums’ Group launched today, with new episodes to be released every Wednesday. Listen now on the free iHeart app or wherever you get your podcasts.
