Mel and JT discuss the ups and down of motherhood with authors Renee Liang and Michele Powles ahead of Mother's Day

In just a few days, people all over New Zealand will be spoiling their mums and all the special women in their lives for Mother's Day.

So, of course, there was no better time to talk to Michele Powles and Renee Liang about their new book, When We Remember to Breathe: Mess, Magic and Mothering.

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The two courageous Kiwi women have laid bare the raw joy, beauty, discomfort and humour of modern motherhood.

Speaking with Mel and JT, the two mums revealed the hilarious story behind how the book came about and also shared their own advice for new parents.

This is one book you'll definitely want to read!