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A poetry collection about motherhood, identity, and the parts of early parenting nobody wants to say out loud - Nicole Zvolinsky’s Motherhead turns the hard, messy, private truths of becoming a mother into something readers can finally recognize themselves in. If you have ever wondered whether you can still call yourself a writer, artist, or creative when life gets swallowed by caregiving, this conversation will land. Nicole and Natasha get into the long arc of her writing life, from childhood poems and ballet to corporate work, parenting two boys, and finding her way back to the page through the chaos of real life.You'll discover how Nicole rebuilt her creative practice in the margins of motherhood, why community changed everything for her, and how she uses poetry to capture experiences that are often left out of the polished version of parenthood. She shares what sparked Motherhead, including a botched epidural, postpartum fear, perimenopause brain fog, and the emotional whiplash of returning to work after a C-section and 12-week maternity leave. They also talk about the power of naming difficult experiences instead of hiding them, why rejection is part of the writing life, and how support from other writers helped Nicole grow her voice. Natasha and Nicole dig into the Motherhead Project, a space for women to share what they wish they had known before having a baby, and why honesty can be a lifeline for someone who feels alone.Nicole also opens up about what’s next, including her manuscript Dresses Without Pockets and Other Disappointments, a possible poetry collection inspired by Mary Shelley, and the challenge of making art while working full time and raising a family. If you are a mother, a writer, or anyone trying to make space for creativity in a crowded life, this one is for you. Nicole Zvolinsky is a poet and mother of two boys whose collection Motherhead explores pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood with raw honesty and emotional clarity. Her work has appeared in literary magazines, and she is active in the Jacksonville and St. Augustine literary communities. Perfect for anyone who needs permission to make art imperfectly, tell the truth, and keep going anyway.

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