The Stars Behind The Stars

Series 2 Episode 6 with Mandy Mauloni

In episode 6 (and the final episode in series 2) of The Stars Behind The Stars, author Mandy Mauloni discusses the discovery of her personal power through being a mother, her commitment to motherhood, and her increase in personal capability. Mandy recognises the importance of being confident in her own values to know what to pass onto your children. She shares the exchange of love between parent and child and the balance she finds in this relationship. Mandy shares how her experiences of being a mother have enhanced her life outside of her role as a mother. We finish the episode and series with a discussion about Mandy’s life purpose. Tune in for an intimate look at the joys and challenges of being a mother, all through the insightful lens of astrology.

Series 2 Episode 5 with Mandy Mauloni

In episode 5 of The Stars Behind The Stars, author Mandy Mauloni shares the self-reflection she’s undertaken about the experience of motherhood, the gifts and lessons she’s worked out for herself, and the wise advise she could now share about motherhood. Mandy shares the impact of taking on too much has had on her health and the recognition that she doesn’t always do what benefits her children the most. She discusses a resilience building exercise from her children that benefits her mothering now. Mandy shares the importance of communicating a calm and steady manner and learning to listen to her children better. We also delve into the importance of asking for support and becoming comfortable with reaching out. Tune in for an intimate look at the joys and challenges of being a mother, all through the insightful lens of astrology.

Series 2 Episode 4 with Mandy Mauloni

In episode 4 of The Stars Behind The Stars, author Mandy Mauloni shares the adventure of motherhood, the excitement of the experience, and the risks involved when making decisions about her children. Mandy shares how unusual and exciting mothering can be and the surprises and rewards that come from her children. She recalls the terror as a first-time mother of having to make the right decision every time on behalf of another human being and her approach now to this responsibility. She shares what she believes is her number one job as a mother and the risk that has paid off for her (and the risk that didn’t pay off). Tune in for an intimate look at the joys and challenges of being a mother, all through the insightful lens of astrology.

Series 2 Episode 3 with Mandy Mauloni

In episode 3 of The Stars Behind The Stars, author Mandy Mauloni shares the rituals of motherhood, the wise advise and the gifts and lessons she’s received about mothering, and discusses society’s expectations about her role as mother. Mandy shares the importance of communicating your emotions, how the inference from her tone can change the message her children hear, and the lesson she’s learnt to overcome this. She discusses the mothering advice that hasn’t been so helpful and the difference between advice and criticism. Interested to learn where baby showers come from? Mandy shares her research on this long-held ritual. Mandy also provides an insight into her own health struggles and the importance of taking care of yourself as a mother. Tune in for an intimate look at the joys and challenges of being a mother, all through the insightful lens of astrology.

Series 2 Episode 2 with Mandy Mauloni

In episode 2 of The Stars Behind The Stars, we delve into the birth chart of author Mandy Mauloni to discuss her experience of mothering, creating a home for her children, and bringing out her nurturing side. Mandy shares her candid experiences of being a mother, including creating a home with routine and structure, adapting her nurturing style and the lessons learned. We explore her birth chart to recognise a life dedicated to learning and sharing insights, as evidenced in her book ‘Pregnancy Virgin’. From embracing the chaos of family life to learning the importance of silence, Mandy’s journey is a testament to the evolving nature of motherhood. Tune in for an intimate look at the joys and challenges of being a mother, all through the insightful lens of astrology.

Series 2 Episode 1 with Mandy Mauloni

I’m delighted to share my new podcast series! Series 2 of The Stars Behind The Stars delves into the intersection between astrology and motherhood with Mandy Mauloni, mother of two and author of ‘Pregnancy Virgin’.
Episode one of this six-part series introduces us to Mandy Mauloni’s path to motherhood. Despite a strong maternal placement in her birth chart, Mandy didn’t always envision a life as a mother. The path certainly wasn’t smooth and came with plenty of unexpected challenges such changes in self-identity. It was these challenges that spurred Mandy to pen the book 'Pregnancy Virgin'. This episode offers an enlightening perspective on how astrology can illuminate the life-altering experience of becoming a mother, providing insights into personal growth, self-identity, and the profound journey of parenting.
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Episode 6 Silky Zhou

In this episode, we get to know Silky Zhou, international speaker and performance coach, from an astrological perspective. Silky (a Libran) provides 3 questions for us to explore during the episode, which also serve as a gateway into her life experiences.
The questions are:
I'm in a relationship at the moment. Do you see this relationship leading to marriage?
Do you see my business expanding predominantly in Asia or USA/Europe/Australia? My offering & strategies to these 2 geographies are vastly different and this also dictates my long-term business direction.
Do you see a change in my business direction on my journey to hit 1Million and beyond?
These all drill down to the universal themes of love and marriage, career and business, and money.⁠
Through our discussions we gain a new level of insight into Silky and her life experiences.

Episode 5 Kathy Fray

In this episode, we get to know Kathy Fray, NZ's #1 best-selling birth/babies/motherhood author, from an astrological perspective. Kathy (an Aries) provides 3 questions for us to explore during the episode, which also serve as a gateway into her life experiences.
The questions are:
My passion is to help mothers-to-be improve the chances of their baby experiencing a non-dramatic non-traumatic non-emergency delivery. Is there anything I could be doing differently to both help more women have wildly fabulous maternity journeys and help me manifest a more wildly profitable commercial enterprise?
There is a long-standing rift in my family with me as the black sheep. I feel like I have tried everything to support healing but I do feel like I’m the only one interested in forgiveness. Is it time for me to stop hoping for reconciliation and just finally let things go?
Will I be a part of my yet-to-be conceived grandbabies lives and see them grow up?
These all drill down to the universal themes of mothering, pregnancy, money, and family.
Through our discussions we gain a new level of insight into Kathy and her life experiences.

Episode 4 Louise Wilkinson

In this episode, we get to know Louise Wilkinson, a keynote speaker and radio host, from an astrological perspective. Louise (a Capricorn) provides 3 questions for us to explore during the episode, which also serve as a gateway into her life experiences.
The questions are:
Is the direction I’ve decided on in my career the right one for both job satisfaction and prosperity?
Is getting married again on the card?
What obstacles (both internal and external) do I need to be aware of to move forward with a full, balanced and happy life?
These all drill down to the universal themes of career & money, love & marriage, and happiness.
Through our discussions we gain a new level of insight into Louise and her purpose in this lifetime.

Episode 3 Trish Murray

In this episode, we get to know Trish Murray, a fashion stylist and keynote speaker, from an astrological perspective. Trish (an Aquarius) provides 3 questions for us to explore during the episode, which also serve as a gateway into her life experiences.
The questions are:
Should I change careers and focus on a new direction, in particular politics?
How will I best create this future to align with my life’s purpose and what is that purpose?
Am I better focusing on one area to master or continue with the diversity approach for the future?
These all drill down to the universal themes of career, life purpose, and money & direction.
Through our discussions we gain a new level of insight into Trish and her purpose in this lifetime.