Shakira talks about the deep connection between physical movement and how we feel - and why, since becoming a mum, that link has never been clearer to her. She's also honest about what confidence actually means to her: it's not about perfection or having it all figured out, but backing yourself as a human being and giving yourself the same grace you'd give a friend.

We also chat about:

• Why releasing the pressure to be perfect was the moment Shakira finally felt truly confident
• How she manages anxiety and OCD on the hard days - and why that doesn't have to shake your confidence
• Her three go-to techniques before a big TV appearance or nerve-wracking moment: sleep, breathing and movement
• The 4-7-8 breathing technique she uses on set when she has 60 seconds before her segment goes live
• Why "keep showing up" - for yourself, not just for everyone else - is the message she keeps coming back to
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She talks with me about what those rules actually are, who set them, and why so many women in their 40s are reaching a point where they simply refuse to keep playing by them. Poorna is honest about her own journey - losing her husband in her 30s, navigating a life that doesn't look like her mother's and finding an unexpected sense of peace in that - and she has a lot to say about the mental load, the patterns that get set early in relationships and why in 2026 we're still having the same conversation about who does the dishes.

We also chat about:

• Why 90% of the 1,000 women Poorna surveyed said friendship - not family or romance - is what matters most as they get older, and what that tells us about what we've been sold
• The concept of "weeding" your life - and the gentlest way to let go of friendships that no longer serve you without blowing everything up
• Why the patterns set early in a relationship are so hard to shift later and what that means for the mental load conversation
• What it means to build a sense of purpose when mainstream society offers you precious little validation for living differently
• How strength training replaced diet culture noise, and why Poorna lifts heavy weights not for how she looks, but for the bones she wants to have at 80

Find Poorna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poornabell/

Find Poorna on Substack: https://poornabell.substack.com

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In this episode of 10 Minute Confidence Boost, Mum Bum talks about why anonymity was actually a confidence strategy, what it looks like to fight self-doubt when you're someone who really doesn't feel confident, and why looking at the evidence - rather than the story your brain is spinning - is such a useful tool.

We also chat about:

• Dropping a Times article into the friend group chat with no explanation
• Treating yourself like you'd treat a friend
• Jungle music and the Rocky theme tune for nursery run emergencies

Find MumBum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i_am_mum_bum/

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He talks with me about what it actually means to raise resilient kids and why being your child's biggest cheerleader matters more than being their coach. Jake shares the "golden blink" concept and explains why the moments that feel ordinary right now are the ones you'll miss most.

We also chat about:

• Why studying elite performers has made Jake a different parent, not necessarily a better one - and what he's unlearned along the way
• The manosphere, Louis Theroux's documentary, and why Jake thinks "toxic masculinity" is a dangerous phrase for young men
• Why embarrassment is the price of entry and failure is the price of ambition - and how to pass that message on to your kids
• How to stop "nexting" yourself and actually enjoy what you've built
• The High Performance Foundation and how you can get your child's school involved for free

Find Jake on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jakehumphrey/

Find Jake on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakehumphreyofficial/

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Liz talks to me about how posting on Instagram on days when she feels least confident has actually become one of her greatest tools for growth, and why she believes representation in fashion isn't just nice to have, it's essential.

We also chat about:

• Why confidence tends to come with age and life experience rather than appearing fully formed
• The rise of the "skinny trend" and why she feels body positivity progress is going backwards
• Her meditation practice and the Boho Beautiful mantra that keeps her grounded

Follow Liz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelizeditorial/

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She's also the author of the adult grief guide You Are Not Alone, and her debut picture book Where Did She Go?, about a little girl trying to make sense of losing her grandmother, is now out in paperback.

Cariad talks to me about why the language we use around death confuses children (and why "she's gone to sleep" or "watching over you" can actually do more harm than good), why so many of us freeze when someone we know is grieving and why the five stages of grief is an outdated idea.

We also discuss:

• Why kids need clear, honest language when someone dies and how to practise those conversations
• The specific grief that comes with becoming a parent when you've lost one
• What to say (and why you won't make it worse) when a friend is bereaved
• The real reason dark humour exists around death and dying

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Elizabeth is on a mission to help women completely reframe their relationship with exercise - shifting the focus away from bikini bodies and short-term aesthetic goals, and towards building strength that will serve them for decades to come. We talk about why so many women are put off strength training before they've even tried it, and why that needs to change.

We also chat about:

• Why the weight section of the gym feels so intimidating for women — and why it shouldn't
• The "old lady self" mindset trick Elizabeth uses when her confidence wobbles
• Why your body is a beautiful adaptive machine (and what that actually means in practice)

You can follow Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thiswomanlifts/

And find her book Training for Your Old Lady Body 

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Helen's new book, How to Face Big Change and Come Back Stronger tells that story, and weaves in the experiences of 50 other women who have faced their own life-altering moments.

We chat about the whole journey, from the darker moments of her "rebellious explosion" phase to completing all six of the World Marathon Majors and finding peace and happiness on the other side.

We also discuss:

• Why lockdown, as brutal as it was, became an unexpected "sad boot camp" that forced her to actually face her grief
• The difference between the false confidence of her post-divorce rebellion and the much deeper confidence she has now
• How she went from size 18, smoking behind her house and sobbing, to running marathons on every continent
• Why becoming a stronger, happier version of yourself can be really confronting for the people around you
• What her kids have learned from watching her rebuild her life
• Why the goal after big change isn't to be happy all the time - it's to be OK with being sad

You can follow Helen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmehelenthorn/

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And you can pre-order Helen's book How to Face Big Change and Come Back Stronger : https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Face-Big-Change-Stronger/dp/1785045180

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They built their business - a discount platform for new parents - while Olivia was on maternity leave, and since appearing on Dragon's Den the response from parents has been overwhelming.

They talk to me about what confidence really means when the stakes are high, how leaning on each other got them through the Den, and why becoming a mum was the thing that finally made Olivia start backing herself. Tanyka also shares the simple "why not me?" mindset shift she uses when self-doubt creeps in, and why Olivia's trick involves silly videos of her sons.

Follow Cubbi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubbi.uk

And check out their website: https://www.cubbi.uk

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Michelle competed at the highest level in athletics for two decades, representing Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the world stage - including at the Olympic Games. She talks to me about what happened when she went from being a sponsored, in-demand athlete to the phone suddenly going quiet - and how that identity shift mirrors what so many mums experience when they step back from their careers.

Michelle is honest about the highs and the harder moments, including leaving an abusive relationship, navigating early motherhood while training for the Olympics, and reinventing herself as a PT and life coach.

We also chat about:

• Why "brave doesn't have to be big" - and how small steps can be more powerful than grand gestures
• The Olympic mindset she's brought into parenting (including the family mantra "next minute")
• Why girls drop out of sport at 14 - and why keeping them in it matters more than winning
• Her perimenopause journey, including how hormone changes led to an unexpected pre-diabetes diagnosis
• What she'd say to any mum feeling lost, invisible or stuck in a rut

You can follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellegrifithrobinson_oly

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Nicky first came on the main podcast show last year, and she’s back for a 10 Minute Confidence Boost because she’s in the middle of a year-long deep dive into all things confidence. Her 12-month experiment, The Confidence Project, explores what confidence really is - and what it absolutely isn’t.

In this episode, we talk about why confidence isn’t a personality type, why competence and confidence aren’t the same thing, and how hormones, cycles and context play a far bigger role than we’re often willing to admit.

Nicky shares why fluctuating confidence doesn’t mean you’re failing, how to “optimise” yourself on the days you need to show up, and why sometimes the most confident thing you can do is give yourself a break.

Follow Nicky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickydensonelliott/

Check out The Wilder Collective: https://thewildercollective.co.uk/

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We talk about the anxiety many of us carry around what our children eat, the pressure parents feel in the face of childhood obesity headlines, and why Anna believes we should be far more focused on protecting our children’s relationship with food than policing it.

We also discuss the rise of GLP-1 weight loss jabs and what their growing normalisation means for teenagers who are forming their own body image. Anna shares her concerns about the current lack of regulation, the seductive messaging around rapid weight loss, and how parents can approach the topic at home.

Anna and I also chat about:

• What a genuinely healthy family relationship with food looks like
• The “division of responsibility” and how to apply it without mealtimes becoming a battlefield
• Why food neutral language matters (and what to say when schools send home “healthy vs unhealthy” worksheets)
• How to respond when your teenager says they hate their body or want to go on a diet
• The impact of parents modelling dieting - including GLP-1 use
• Social media, “Skinny Tok” and building resilience in teenagers
• Why eating disorders - not occasional McDonald’s - are the real fear

You can find Dr Anna Colton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacolton

Her book How to Talk to Children About Food is available now from all major booksellers: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Talk-Children-About-Food/dp/1785120557

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Keira opens up about the moments her confidence wobbles and what she does to tackle that.

Follow Keira on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keira_scottsamuel/

Check out Scott-Samuel: https://scott-samuel.co.uk/

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Fans of the Parenting Hell podcast will be very familiar with Lou, thanks to husband Rob Beckett mentioning her lots, but this time Lou is firmly in the spotlight in her own right.

In her debut book, Lou explores the reality of being the “default parent” - the one who carries the invisible admin, the mental load, and the assumption of responsibility that very often falls to mums. We talk about what the term default parent actually means, why it happens (even in relationships with “one of the good ones”), and how easily it can chip away at your identity.

Lou shares her experience of early motherhood, being at home with Rob's life seemingly carried on as usual, the mild resentment and sheer exhaustion that led to an argument in The Glades Shopping Centre in Bromley.

We also chat about:

• Why the “I love my kids but…” caveat exists
• Whether maternity and paternity leave policies contribute to the imbalance
• Why modern parenting feels heavier than it used to
• And how to stop being the sole keeper of all the information in your house

Lou’s book Lessons From A Default Parent is out now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lessons-Default-Parent-Surviving-Without/dp/024176291X

You can read Lou’s blog here: https://louembeckett.co.uk

And follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lou_em/

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Sir Keir talks openly about family life in the flat above 10 Downing Street. From taking his 14-year-old daughter a cup of tea before leaving for work every morning and how much he loves being the butt of his teens' jokes to sharing photos of melons on their family WhatsApp group chat.

The PM also talks honestly about how difficult it is to navigate social media and smartphone use at home, the stresses of GCSEs and revision, and listening to his gut when requests come in from his kids to go to house parties.

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Good Shout’s latest research found that women are worried about being seen as “too confident” in the workplace and that they’re shrinking themselves in order to be liked. Amy is also a TedX speak and author of The Little Girls Who Gave Zero Fucks.

Amy talks to me about the research, why women are most concerned about being unlikeable to other women and the confidence boosting tip she uses every day.

Follow Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amycharlottekean/?originalSubdomain=uk

Check out Good Shout: https://goodshoutcommunity.com

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You might remember Holly from Byker Grove or Waterloo Road, but she’s since carved out a completely new path, turning the toughest period of her life - losing her husband Ross to brain cancer in 2017 - into a mission to help others rebuild after tough times.

We talk about Holly's early career, the reality of solo parenting two girls, and the mindset tools she now swears by. We also chat about her ADHD diagnosis and how she approaches body image as a mum.

Holly’s books, The Happy Me Project and Find Your Confidence, are both out now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B09NDBSWDB

Follow Holly on Instagram at @iamhollymatthews

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We chat about where that confidence comes from, how it can sometimes be as simple as wearing something new and what Nicola does on wobbly days where she isn't feeling it as much.

Follow Nicola on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisgirlcanorganise/

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Nicky has worn many hats in the last few years - founder of gender neutral kids' clothing brand Wilder Ones, writer for Grazia and Stylist , podcaster on Women's Business and more recently founder of The Wilder Collective, a women's community.

One thing that runs through it all is feminism.

We chat about how feminism shows up in her parenting (spoiler alert, it involves a lot of saying "or her"), why she reclaimed her birth name recently and why unlearning good girl conditioning is one of the most important things we can do, as parents.

Follow Nicky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickydensonelliott/

Check out The Wilder Collective: https://thewildercollective.co.uk

Listen to Women's Business: https://thewildercollective.co.uk/podcast

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In this special episode bought to you in partnership with KEEO Hair, I’m joined by two guests - trichologist Kate Holden and KEEO Founder & Hairdresser Alfredo De Benedictis. We talk about those confidence wobbles and what we can do about them.

If you love the sound of KEEO hair straighteners, they have given us an exclusive offer: you’ll get an extra 10% off site wide with the code ALISON10. That’s on top of the £50 discount already available when you buy the Genius Pro - so it’s a brilliant chance to try it for yourself with total saving of £70!

Check out KEEO: https://keeohair.com

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She is currently touring the UK with her brilliant stand up show The Funny Mummy and you might know her from her hilarious Instagram sketches about motherhood.

We talk about how Alyssa uses humour to bring light to the more challenging moments of parenting and life. She tells me how life isn't all laughs and is very open and honest about her mental health wobbles, ADHD journey and perimenopause experience.

You can find Alyssa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefunnymummyuk/

Buy tickets for her tour here: https://alyssakyria.com/latest-news/

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September is a time of new starts. Not just for our kids going back to school and buying new pencil cases and water bottles, but for us too.

And we’re talking about why now might be the perfect moment to switch to a career in Early Years.

I’m joined on this episode by two guests to discuss this with me. Alice Stapleton is a career coach who specialises in helping people navigate career transitions and achieving their career goals in life. We’re also joined by someone who has made the switch into a career in Early Years - Daisy Tucker, Childminder at Daisy's Ducklings Childminding on the Isle of Wight.

We discuss what inspired Daisy to switch into an Early Years career, how rewarding she finds her job and how brilliantly it fit around being a mum.

Alice talks about how to address any fears you may have, around switching careers, and why September is the perfect time to consider a new role.

If this episode has got you thinking about your own next step, remember, you’ve already been in training. Many of the skills you use every day as a parent - empathy, creativity, problem-solving, multitasking - are exactly what Early Years employers are looking for.

As a career, you’d get to play a key role in helping children learn and thrive, giving them the best start in life. And for many parents it’s a job that can fit around family life.

Importantly, the government is investing in the sector – from opening 300 new school-based nurseries to increasing funded childcare to 30 hours of funded childcare for eligible parents.

So why not make this September the start of something bigger for you too? Download the Switch into Something Big Guide and explore roles on the Do Something Big careers site.

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After she hit rock bottom, as a struggling single mum of three, Francesca turned her life around using the power of manifesting. She is now a highly successful entrepreneur, host of the #1 hit podcast The Law of Attraction Changed My Life and host of the UK’s largest self-development book club.

Her new book Manifest Like a Mother is all about how to make manifestation work for time poor parents - using micro habits that we can all fit into our day.

Buy her book: https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/312767/francesca-amber

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This is a brand new mini podcast series from me. 10 Minute Confidence Boost will be exactly what it says on the tin… bite-sized episodes about confidence which will go out in between the main podcast shows. Each episode will see a guest share their top confidence tip or mindset shift with me.

My guest today is psychotherapist and bestselling author Anna Mathur. Anna has written some brilliant books about motherhood and self reflection and her latest is The Good Decision Diary – an interactive title in which she introduces a compassionate and realistic alternative to unsustainable promises. She is also a repeat returner to my podcast.

Anna shares how she tackles confidence wobbles and the surprising way she faces up to those feelings.

Follow Anna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annamathur/?hl=en

Buy her new book: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/462726/the-good-decision-diary-by-mathur-anna/9780241707227

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Bridget is also a mum of two so I’m sure she knows what it’s like to navigate all the challenges motherhood brings.

Bridget tells me how her working class upbringing in a single parent household has impacted the decisions she makes in her job.

We also cover the new 30 hours funded childcare offering, new school based nurseries, free breakfast clubs, SEND provision, school attendance and smartphone policies.

Plus she tells me what it was like to be an extra on Byker Grove in the 90s.

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This is a brand new mini podcast series from me. 10 Minute Confidence Boost will be exactly what it says on the tin… bite-sized episodes about confidence which will go out in between the main podcast shows. Each episode will see a guest share their top confidence tip or mindset shift with me.

I'm joined on this episode by Jules von Hep. As a celebrity tanner extraordinaire, he has tanned everyone from the Kardashians to Kate Moss. He is the founder of tanning brand Isle of Paradise and his book The Confidence Ritual came out recently. On Instagram and Substack, Jules’ empowering and feel-good content is a must for everyone.

Follow Jules on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julesvonhep

Read his Substack: https://julesvonhep.substack.com/

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Rhiannon and I talk about what it’s really like to be raising children in 2025 – from the housing and childcare crises to the impact of climate change on everyday family life. She opens up about how motherhood has shifted her identity and creativity, and why she describes the experience as “soul-shifting".

We also discuss how feminism looks different once you’ve had children, and why caring work should never be underestimated, plus the realities of breastfeeding in the UK – and why nuance, honesty and maternal mental health need to be central to the conversation.

Buy Rhiannon's book The Republic of Parenthood - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Republic-Parenthood-Bringing-Up-Babies/dp/071565585X

Read her Guardian columns - https://www.theguardian.com/profile/rhiannon-lucy-cosslett

Follow her on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonlucycosslett/

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This is a brand new mini podcast series from me. 10 Minute Confidence Boost will be exactly what it says on the tin… bite-sized episodes about confidence which will go out in between the main podcast shows. Each episode will see a guest share their top confidence tip or mindset shift with me.

This week's guests are best mates but when it comes to confidence, they are like chalk and cheese. Nina Ambrose has always been confident, from her days as a Butlin's Red Coat to being in pop group Red Alert. Meanwhile Tash says she has spent most of her life with zero confidence, and it's only since hitting the menopause, five years ago, that she has felt confident.

Both have brilliant advice on finding inner self-worth!

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Since then, he’s gone on to write brilliant, gross-out educational books for kids like Kay’s Anatomy and Kay’s Marvellous Medicine, and most recently, his first fiction book for children and picture books for younger readers.

He's also dad to two almost-twin toddlers, who were born to two different surrogates, four months apart.

We chat about life as a toddler dad, why he gets most of the jobs involving poo while his husband gets involved with more of the play and the extreme pressure of potty training.

Check out Adam's website for details of all his latest books: https://www.adamkay.co.uk

Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amateuradam/channel/

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This is a brand new mini podcast series from me. 10 Minute Confidence Boost will be exactly what it says on the tin… bite-sized episodes about confidence which will go out in between the main podcast shows. Each episode will see a guest share their top confidence tip or mindset shift with me.

Today’s guest is someone who LITERALLY boosts the confidence of women every day. Lauren Currie is the Founder of UPFRONT, an organisation on a mission to change confidence, visibility, and power for women. Lauren and her team aim to upskill and change the attitude of 10 million women.

We talk about how you can't hack your way to confidence but that a good start is stopping apologising.

Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_laurencurrie_/

Find out more about UPFRONT: https://www.instagram.com/upfrontglobal/

Check out Lauren's children's book The Trick: https://www.the-trick.co

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We also chat about what really happened inside the castle, covering behind-the-scenes secrets, mum guilt, sequinned outfits, and what happens when you step out of your comfort zone.

Frankie talks about her ADHD diagnosis and the impact that's had on her life, and gives some advice for any future Traitors contestants!

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This is a brand new mini podcast series from me. 10 Minute Confidence Boost will be exactly what it says on the tin… bite-sized episodes about confidence which will go out in between the main podcast shows. Each episode will see a guest share their top confidence tip or mindset shift with me.

My first guest is Melissa Suffield - better known as The Confident Mama on Instagram. Melissa appeared on BBC soap EastEnders from the age of 11, playing Lucy Beale, so grew up in the public eye.

Now, as a mum, she shares her body confidence and bloat-friendly fashion tips to her audience of over 174k.

Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.confidentmama/

Follow me on Instagram for more confidence and fashion chat: https://www.instagram.com/iamalisonperry/

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Cara is a former Love Island winner, and Bronagh is a journalist, stylist and all-round high street fashion expert. Together, they’re on a mission to help women rediscover their style confidence.

We talk about how becoming a mum can impact your identity, their best affordable fashion tips and whether they're as confident as they seem (spoiler alert: they're not). Cara also shares what it’s like meeting your husband on Love Island and we touch upon favourite family holiday spots, packing hacks, and why the holiday card game we're all missing on our packing list!

Follow Cara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cara_delahoyde

Follow Bronagh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whilesollysleeps

Check out The School Runway podcast: https://www.instagram.com/schoolrunwaypod/

Big thanks to the sponsor of this episode, Eurocamp Holidays. You can now book for 2026 with an early booking offer of up to 20% off. So head to Eurocamp.com now to check out the parcs and book your next holiday!

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This episode was recorded live at The Baby Show at Birmingham’s NEC, and we cover everything from mum guilt and fitness after babies, to managing the mental load and how she and her partner Gorka share parenting.

Follow Gemma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glouiseatkinson

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But more recently, Sian became a mum to baby Ruby and in this episode, we chat about how becoming a mum has shifted her identity, what it was like returning to Capital Breakfast just three months after giving birth, and the shared parental leave setup she and her partner Jake have carved out.

Sian also talks honestly about the pressure that exists to 'snap back' to her pre-baby body, and why she's happy just focusing on family and work rather than her abs (whoop!).

Follow Sian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sianwelby

Big thanks to the sponsor of this episode, Eurocamp, the UK’s leading European outdoor holiday specialist. There's still time to grab a last-minute deal on a May half term holiday, with many 7-night stays available for less than £350 per party. Head to Eurocamp.co.uk to book and you can get up to 20% off on last minute summer holidays in July and August.

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Ben joins me to talk about his new book Diary of a Puss in Boots, how he uses humour in his children’s books to get kids excited about reading, and why he thinks laughter is the best way to hook them in.

We also talk about his life as a dad who often travels for work, and why mums still get shamed for doing the same thing. We chat about the double standards at play, and how that ‘mum guilt’ doesn’t always hit dads in the same way.

Buy Ben’s latest book: https://amzn.eu/d/g05VFzq

Follow Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actualbenmiller

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Valiant Richey is Global Head of Outreach and Partnerships, Trust and Safety at TikTok in Dublin and Dr Kirren Schnack is a clinical psychologist and author of Ten Times Calmer - Beat Anxiety and Change your Life and a content creator. Both are parents of teens and so really understand the need to keep teens safe online

We discuss how to help your teens develop healthy screen habits, what digital wellbeing is (and how healthy your own might be never mind your kids').

This episode is packed full of wise advice and loads of info about the new safety features rolled out by TikTok recently, making it easier for parents and teens to have conversations about staying safe online, with new ways for parents to understand how their teen is using TikTok, and understand if they’re coming across content they are concerned about.

For more information, head to the TikTok Safety Centre.

This podcast episode is sponsored by TikTok

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My guest on this episode is the fantastic Emma Barnett. Emma is a presenter and journalist, currently on BBC Radio 4's Today programme and formerly presenter of Woman's Hour.

Emma joins me to discuss her new book Maternity Service: A Love Letter to Mothers from the Front Line of Maternity Leave which looks at what maternity leave is really like for millions of new mums.

Emma talks about her own experiences from her two 'tours of duty' and questions why it's called maternity leave which it involves no actual leave...

Buy Emma's book: https://amzn.eu/d/2KtDOkB

Follow Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmabarnett/

Buy Emma's ace colouring books: https://colouryourstreets.co.uk

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I was so thrilled to chat to Louisa Lytton - best known for playing Ruby Allen in EastEnders but who has also starred in The Bill, competed on Strictly Come Dancing, and she will soon to be playing Rachel Watson in the stage adaptation of The Girl on The Train. 

Louisa, who is mum to a three-year-old, chatted to me about how she balances work with motherhood, what her expectations of being a mum was compared to the reality, who she goes to for advice and what it's like being part of a British institution with EastEnders!

Big thanks to The Baby Show for making Not Another Mummy Podcast your official podcast partner for 2025. Tickets are now on sale for the next Baby Show at the Birmingham NEC from 9th to 11th May 2025.

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She is a kick-ass feminist and manages to keep calm in even the most frustrating of conversations so I was keen to chat to her about mum shaming and coping with feeling judged by other parents.

We also talk about mum guilt she feels over working so much, scrabbling around in the dressing up box on the morning of World Book Day (hard relate) and more.

Follow Ashley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleylouisejames/?hl=en-gb

Find out more about the MAM campaign: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHBffSwCR1d/?img_index=1

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Dr Martha and I discuss what she has learned about herself since becoming a mum and how her kids have taught her new skills. We also cover how time-poor parents can navigate research and studies about parenting and children, knowing what to listen to and what to ignore.

Dr Martha talks a lot about emotional regulation, both teaching ourselves how to process our own feelings, and how to model to our kids and teach them how to regulate their emotions. A really hard one to do!

And we also discuss screen time, how it's not the enemy we're led to believe, why we shouldn't demonise smartphones and how to work out what a healthy screen and device relationship looks like within your family.

Follow Dr Martha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.martha.psychologist/

Buy her book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1787636887

This episode is brought to you by The Baby Show and I am really excited to share that Not Another Mummy Podcast is the Official Podcast Partner for The Baby Show Excel London 2025. It is from Friday 7th March to Sunday 9th March at Excel London, and I will be there on Saturday 8th March recording a LIVE podcast with the wonderful Louisa Lytton talking about everything motherhood. Tickets can be bought online at thebabyshow.co.uk/excel and if you pop in the code PTNAMPODCAST before Thursday 6th March at midnight, you’ll get your ticket for only £16 per person, saving £14 on-the-door!

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They talk to me about the teen and tween skincare boom which has seen young girls flock to buy large numbers of products - often aimed at adult skin.

We discuss which ingredients parents should be looking out for - and avoiding - on their teen's bathroom shelf but also, how much of it they think should be a brand's responsibility to discourage young buyers vs parents or even the government.

Aaron also explains how it was a conversation with his own teenage daughters which led him to launch Indu, a cool teen beauty brand with safe ingredients.

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I'm joined on this episode by one of the nest known psychologists in the UK - Dr Linda Papadopoulos. I met Linda at an event held by Meta in November, where we learned all about Instagram Teen Accounts, and I asked her to join me as a guest.

As a psychologist and mum of a teenager, she is well placed to talk about the ins and outs of navigating smartphone use and social media. Expect LOTS of brilliant, helpful, take away points from her!

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I'm joined on this episode by a familiar face from breakfast TV - Dr Hilary Jones. A father of five and also a grandparent, Dr Hilary talks to me about what it's like to be a grandparent, his views on modern parenting and the screen time debate.

He also offers up some brilliant advice on protecting our families from flu and helpful explanations of why it's important to get the available NHS vaccinations.

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Suzy is a chartered psychologist, yoga teacher, coach, mum of 2 and author - but most importantly she is a solidly good human.

Her Instagram posts are among my favourite and I always take the time to stop scrolling and read what she has to say.

She is also the author of a whole bunch of books including her latest one Selfcare For Winter.

Follow her on Instagram here and buy her books here.

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Double Sunday Times Bestselling author, podcaster, mum, step-mum, fashionista and top-notch content creator, Candice talks to me about the reality of being a Black mum in Britain.

Her critically-acclaimed memoir I Am Not Your Baby Mother had just been published when we spoke and since then she has gone onto write more books and be a huge part of the conversation about diversity and representation.

Follow her on Instagram and check out her books.

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Lorraine is the mum to four kids and she is the author of Mum What’s Wrong With You – 101 Things Only Mothers Of Teenage Girls Know which offers easy to follow, down to earth advice, lighting the way for other mums of teens.

She shares all sorts of wisdom on this episode, recorded in 2021, from someone who has been there and got the t-shirt, like navigating the big teenage milestones and the biological reason your teenager has an incredibly messy bedroom….

Buy Lorraine’s book here, listen to her podcast Postcards From Midlife and follow her on Instagram.

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“Becoming a mother is both massive and profound… and at the same time mediocre and humdrum,” according to Ellie. And isn’t she bang on the money?

I chat to Ellie about her journey from perfectly happy child free woman to mum of a toddler – including highlights along the way, like being celeb spotted while she was in the middle of her c-section and the joys of that first post-birth poo.

Ellie’s book My Child And Other Mistakes is a warm and funny look at motherhood and a must-read whether you’ve just discovered you’re having a baby or you’re a few years into being a parent.

Buy Ellie’s book and follow her on Instagram.

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Menopausing explains the science, debunks damaging myths, and smashes all of the taboos relating to perimenopause and menopause. There’s now a new edition of the book – fully updated to reflect the changes in the conversation around the menopause over the past few years.

I talk to Naomi about the impact of her book – and Davina – shining a light on the menopause, why it took so long for that change to happen and the changes that we still need in women's health.

Follow her on Instagram and buy the new version of the book.

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Marvyn talks to me about the mental health wobble one Father's Day which prompted him to set up a WhatsApp group with some dad friends and how that snowballed into Dope Black Dads with a podcast, events and upcoming TV programme.

We also talk about his new campaign - along with the Dad Shift - to get better paternity rights for dads.

Follow him on Instagram, follow Dope Black Dads and see more about the Dad Shift here.

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She’s a mum of four (so definitely needs a few ways to simplify her life) and has created a whole brand around helping fellow parents out.

Casey talks to me about her life raising four kids – ages 13, 8 and 5-year-old twins – plus her IVF journey and difficult pregnancies. A gentle warning that this episode covers baby loss so listen with caution if you need to.

Follow Casey on Instagram.

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Jeanette Thompson-Wessen aka The Mindset Nutritionist is a nutritionist and intuitive eating coach and we discuss a lot, from diet culture and how we're all walking pound signs when it comes to the diet industry... to whether the ‘obesity crisis’ is an actual thing or is it just a way of stigmatising people.

Jeanette is also a mum of three so we cover how to talk to our kids about intuitive eating (and the temptation to sell them off when parenting feels too hectic!)

You're probably going to have a lot of thoughts on what Jeanette has to say - come over to Instagram to tell us what you think!

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Her new book, The Uncomfortable Truth, looks at ten of our minds' biggest fears - from 'Some people don't like me' and 'I'm going to fail' through to 'I will lose people I love' and 'I'm going to die'.

But rather than being a depressing read, it's an uplifting but practical guide to shifting the way we think about these fears.

Anna joins me to talk about some of them and to share her own experiences of tackling her fears.

You can follow Anna on Instagram, listen to her awesome podcast The Therapy Edit and buy her new book.

This episode of Not Another Mummy Podcast is brought to you by Vue. A family trip to your local Vue cinema ticks all the boxes for beating the summer holiday lull. It doesn’t matter what the weather is doing and it won’t break the bank, with Mighty Mornings screenings of family favourites like IF and The Garfield Movie from £2.49 when booked online. My kids love the Big Shorts screenings which start at £3.99. Head to myvue.com to check screening times and book online.

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Terri is the former editor of Empire, Time Out New York and Shortlist. She’s written for Grazia, Sunday Times Style and her book Coming Undone is a remarkable memoir about the contrast between her outward image of success and her inner turmoil.

Terri’s frank conversations about mental health have helped so many people and she’s now working as an ambassador for the NSPCC and its Listen Up, Speak Up campaign which encourages us all to play a part in spotting vulnerable, at-risk children and speaking up for them.

You can learn more about the NSPCC's 10-minute online training that they'd like everybody to complete, to help us all Listen Up, Speak Up.

You can follow Terri on Instagram and on X.

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After being a single mum to daughter Sunday for five years, Ferne met husband Lorri and the couple now have one-year-old Finty.

Ferne chats to me about the six year age gap between her girls and how they make it work as a blended family with her step son.

She also talks about social media comparison, manifestation and running her business Shoorah.

Follow Ferne on Instagram and watch Ferne McCann: My Family & Me on ITVX.

This episode is brought to you by Eurocamp. You can book a summer getaway or get a head start on 2025 and book for next year, taking advantage of their early booking offer with up to 20% off! See all the details and book at Eurocamp.co.uk

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My guest on this episode would approve of a) me taking a break and b) me sharing it with you because Tamu Thomas is the author of Women Who Work Too Much - Break free from toxic productivity and find your joy.

Tamu and I talk about why we often find it hard to say no to work, the allure of being busy and why rest is just as important as work.

We also delve into how to role model a healthy work/rest balance for our kids to ensure they don't pick up unhelpful habits from us.

This is a great episode if you feel stressed by work and find it hard to get balance in your life!

Check out Tamu's book here and follow her on Instagram.

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Her latest project is a beautiful picture book, Grey, illustrated by Lauren Child. It's the story of a child who feels as though all their colours have disappeared. Despite the joyful orange balloon, the huge yellow sun and the bright green trees, the child still feels grey.

Since it's Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, it's a good time to talk about mental health for mums but also open up the conversation with out kids about emotions and feelings.

Check out Grey here and follow Laura (or not Laura, as she explains!) on Instagram.

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Sadiq talks to me about how his own upbringing with seven siblings in a South London council flat has influenced his own parenting, what it was like to raise two teenage girls and how they navigated things like phones and social media.

Sadiq also discusses the importance of women's safety, what we need to do to improve it and why providing free school meals for every primary school child in London has been so important to him.

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Harriet talks to me about what cycle breaking parenting is, why we might want to do it and the things she personally is breaking the cycle with.

We also delve into parental estrangement with Harriet talking about her own experiences of breaking contact with her mum. As a qualified coach, Harriet offers helpful insight - and does a bit of a therapy session on me too, which is lovely!

Follow Harriet on Instagram and listen to her podcast here.

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We chat about everything from how she is reinventing midlife - and her recent career pivot away from being Editor-in-Chief of Hello! magazine towards coaching and creating - to parenting tweens, tackling screentime and more.

We also touch on how Rosie uses AI - namely Microsoft Copilot in Windows - to plan memorable holidays, how her kids are creating amazing artwork and how it's helping her with basic family life admin.

This episode is brought to you by Microsoft, whose groundbreaking AI tool, Copilot in Windows, can make your life easier across work, home and family.

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Lydia chats to me about single motherhood, how giving birth two weeks into the first 2020 lockdown was a blessing for her, what the term co-parenting means to her and how growing up in a family that fostered children has influenced her as a mum.

We also talk about her picture book, Mummy and Me which celebrates single motherhood and is a gorgeous read.

Check out Lydia's book here and follow her on Instagram.

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Jess chats to me about the mantra you should be drumming into your children (screenshot, block, report), why setting your underage child up on a social platform with a fake age is a really bad idea, how to talk to your kids about porn and more.

If you're listening to this with small people around, please note, this episode contains a reference to Father Christmas not being real.

Follow Jess on Instagram here.

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My guest is Nicola Lewis. If you’re not already familiar with Nicola, she can be found offering hints, tips and practical real life solutions on keeping organised on social media as well as providing a home decluttering and organising service to people all over the UK. She is also the author of Mind Over Clutter: Cleaning Your Way to a Calm and Happy Home.

On this episode, Nicola shares all of her brilliant new year organisation tips – from fridges to wardrobes to that Monica cupboard you might use as a dumping ground. 

You can find her online on Instagram and you can check out her book Mind Over Clutter here.

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Kate chats to me about her journey and her book Owning Your Menopause: Fitter, Calmer, Stronger in 30 Days which aims to educate and inspire women to make the same vital changes to their health that Kate did.

Pre-order Kate's book, follow her on Instagram and check out her app.

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Andy also works as an ambassador for Anti-Bullying Week and Odd Socks Day which is all about spreading the anti-bullying message and encouraging children to celebrate their uniqueness and individuality.

We talk about his experiences as a dad of girls, how he's proud to be breaking generational cycles with his parenting and what his CBeebies co-stars are really like!

The new series of Andy And The Band is on CBBC and BBC iPlayer now and you can follow Andy on Instagram.

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Suzy is a must-follow on Instagram where her daily reminders, questions and invitations to adjust your thinking will soothe even the most tired, frazzled brains.

So who better to chat to about the overwhelm so many of us feel in the run up to Christmas? Suzy offers up advice on how to handle keeping everyone happy (spoiler alert: we probably can't), how to think about what kind of Christmas YOU want and more.

Check out Suzy's Instagram and her latest book Rest To Reset.

This episode is brought to you in partnership with The Night Owl Sings and their new album - The Night Owl Sings Nursery Rhymes, the beautiful and relaxing new album, perfect for bedtimes.  Visit https://thenightowlsings.com for more info and to stream the album.

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From fostering and fertility treatment to co-parenting and dealing with homophobia, the book is an essential parenting handbook for the LGBTQ+ community, their friends, families and allies, and anyone who wants to understand and support the full breadth of the queer experience.

Lotte, who is mum to a five-year-old (and cats who like frogs, as you'll hear) with her wife, and Stu, who is the dad of three adopted children with his husband, chat to me about their own journey to parenthood. We also talk about the language we use around parenting and how we can make it more inclusive without erasing anyone's experiences.

Buy their book, listen to their podcast and follow them on Instagram.

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I'm thrilled to be kicking off our tenth series with an episode which is part of Acast's Take the Scary out of Menopause campaign in conjunction with The Menopause Charity. We know we need to revolutionise the support and advice women receive for menopause and perimenopause — and it all begins by having open, honest conversations. This episode will appear alongside dozens of special episodes on Acast's Take the Scary out of Menopause playlist. Hear them all at themenopausecharity.org/acast and to find out more about the amazing work The Menopause Charity does! 

And who better to talk to me about midlife, motherhood and menopause than Liz Earle? Liz is a wellbeing writer, podcaster and author. She launched The Liz Earle Skincare Co and then sold it over 10 years ago. And she is a huge advocate for menopause education and support.

You can read more from her and listen to her podcast at Liz Earle Wellbeing.

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My guest today is Charlotte Stirling-Reed, leading nutritionist and author of a whole array of books about feeding babies, toddlers and her latest one - whole families.

She worked with Joe Wicks on his Wean In 15 book and when she's not dishing up (geddit?) nutrition tips on social media, she's feeding two small kids of her own.

Follow Charlotte on Instagram and buy her latest book How to Feed Your Family here.

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She was also named Player of the Tournament and has since won BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2022. In February 2022 she launched the Beth Mead Scholarship with Teesside University to support students who have the potential to reach professional level in women's football. Her book - Roar - is an inspirational handbook for readers aged 7+ who want to find and play the sport they love and achieve their dreams.

Beth chats to me about her childhood, how her parents encouraged and supported her love of football, what she's learned along the way and how she's used her recent injury to motivate her, despite it meaning she can't play in the upcoming World Cup.

Roar is out now in bookshops and you can follow Beth on Instagram.

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Stacey talks to me about what life was like before the diagnosis - falling in love with this bookworm pop star and having babies together - and then what it was like to process his cancer diagnosis.

She tells me how she's been supporting her daughters - now age 7 and 9 - through the death of their dad and what she's learned about grief in the past seven years.

Stacey talks beautifully about grief and loss on her Instagram page and watch this space for her book, which she's currently writing.

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Dr Louise is also the author of the book The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause, appears regularly on This Morning and hosts a podcast The Dr Louise Newson Podcast. Phew! How she had time to chat to me, I don't know.

Thankfully, she did and we have a brilliant conversation about the basics - what is the menopause and perimenopause - right through to the nitty gritty of whether women should be taking testosterone, the benefits of HRT and why the breast cancer risks aren't as big as we were lead to believe.

Order Dr Louise's book, listen to her podcast and check out the free Balance app.

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Natasha Devon is a presenter, writer and activist and her new book Clicks: How To Be Your Best Self Online is a guide for young people. She talks to me about how to talk to our kids about the online world, the signs they might be developing unhealthy habits, the importance of having a healthy relationship with social media ourselves and more.

You can buy Natasha's book here and follow her on Instagram.

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Her book, Women Without Kids, is a fascinating and refreshing look at what it means to be a mother and therefore what it means to not be a mother. Ruby talks to me about the language we use (childless = so sad, child-free = carefree and deviant), the history behind why we think all women should have a child in order to fulfil their reason for existing and so much more.

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Hannah’s also a mum of two and the author of Yoga Happy, a beautiful inspiring book which shows you how to find your energy, reduce stress, get a good night’s sleep and even ease a headache!

We chat about how she uses yoga and meditation to deal with the chaos of family life, how to start small and introduce small changes into your daily routine and how you can do yoga without even rolling out a mat (yes, really!)

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Cathy talks to me today about her experiences of pregnancy, birth, new motherhood and single motherhood. She reflects on her own childhood with non-disabled parents and talks about the experiences of her daughters - both born with the same type of dwarfism; achondroplasia.

Cathy has contributed to We've Got This, a collection of essays and reflections by disabled parents across the world which you can buy here. You can also follow Cathy on Instagram and Twitter.

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Katie Kirby is my guest on this episode. Katie started off blogging at Hurrah For Gin, shining a light on the realities of motherhood at a time when the online world was filled with rose-tinted picture perfect versions of mum life. Since then, she's moved to writing books and her latest series is the Lottie Brooks books, aimed at the tween audience.

We recorded this episode last summer and we talk about Katie being one of the first people online to start talking honestly about being a mum and how we still get sucked into comparing ourselves with other mums online.

Katie tells me about life parenting her tween boys and we chat about the Lottie Brooks books.

Find Katie online here and buy her books here.

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Libby is refreshingly honest about the ups and downs of her experiences so far as a mum, talking openly on social media when things go well, and when they all feel a bit overwhelming.

We talk about her expectations of motherhood and how they compare to the reality, how honest we should be with pregnant women about birth and motherhood, and more.

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Eve Squires and Gem Fryer run Calm & Bright Sleep Support which is a lifeline for so many parents facing sleep challenges with their children.

We discuss some of the biggest sleep problems you guys are facing, answering your questions and we also look at the extreme versions of sleep coaching and whether there’s a middle ground (answer: yes!)

Order their book Love To Sleep here and follow them on Instagram.

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Now, Natalie has written her first book, Feeling Myself, which is a memoir about her experiences around sex and shame. In the book, Nat takes us along for the ride on her journey of self-discovery, searching out and then smashing some of the most powerful taboos around shame, sex and socialised sexism which have held her back and which she thinks have probably held you back too.

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Now, four and a half years on, Deborah, who is mum to two children, has raised an incredible amount of awareness of bowel cancer, through writing for The Sun, publishing a book, appearing on national TV, all the while sharing her highs and lows with us all.

A week ago, Deborah announced that – following a particularly tough six months where she has mostly been in hospital – she is now receiving hospice at home care. She set up The Bowel Babe Fund which, incredibly, raised over £6million in under a week (and counting…) All of this was recognised when she was awarded a Damehood by Prince William.

You can donate to The Bowel Babe Fund, which is raising vital money for Cancer Research UK, The Royal Marsden Hospital and The Institute of Cancer Research here. We don’t know how much time is left for Deborah but in her words, the fund will help other Deborahs who have cancer.

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My guest on this episode was one of the nation’s saviours during the first lockdown in 2020. Reacting to a clear need for parents to keep their kids busy and happy while schools were closed, Rob Biddulph started a regular online drawing lesson for kids – Draw With Rob – and the response was huge.

A dad of three, himself, Rob is the author and illustrator of brilliant picture books for younger kids, like Blown Away and Odd Dog Out, and of his new chapter book for older readers, Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City.

Rob talks to me about parenting teens and why he still reads to his kids even though they’re older, we talk about father daughter bonding and we talk about what it’s like to have Tom Hardy read one of your books on CBeebies Bedtime Stories…

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The book details her parents’ journey from war-torn Nigeria to South London where they raised their four children. When Zain was five-years-old, tragedy struck and her father was killed in a road accident – an accident that nearly killed her older brother and left her mother to raise four children single-handed.

Zain tells me how through sacrifices, strength and determination, her mother raised four hugely successful kids, including Zain’s Oscar-nominated actor brother Chiwetel Ejiofor.

Buy Zain’s book here and follow her on Instagram.

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The book tells the story of what happens when tragedy hits a family, turns it upside down and catapults protagonist Beth into a world of parenting her teenage niece and toddler nephew. It’s a brilliant read – funny, uplifting and sad – so it’s no surprise it became an instant Sunday Times bestseller.

Sarah and I cover how she’s feeling about her youngest starting primary school soon, her husband having the snip and how they juggle parenting and work.

We also talk about Sarah’s experiences of losing her mum when she was 15 and how this inspired the themes of Stepping Up.

Follow Sarah on Instagram and Facebook and buy Stepping Up here.

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Angela Crawley is MP for Lanark and Hamilton East and wants the government to introduce a statutory requirement for employers to provide three days of paid miscarriage leave for parents who experience a miscarriage before 24 weeks of pregnancy. Currently, bereavement legislation entitles parents who lose a baby after 24 weeks to two weeks of paid bereavement leave. But there’s nothing in place before that.

Angela recently became a parent when her partner gave birth to their first baby in January, so as well as her campaign, we discuss sleepless nights and how as a same sex couple, they juggle the parenting.

You can follow Angela and the progress of the campaign on Twitter. Please do sign the petition at www.paidmiscarriageleave.co.uk

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I chat to comedian and actor Ellie about her journey from perfectly happy child free woman to mum of a toddler – including highlights along the way, like being celeb spotted while she was in the middle of her c-section and the joys of that first post-birth poo.

Ellie’s book My Child And Other Mistakes is a warm and funny look at motherhood and a must-read whether you’ve just discovered you’re having a baby or you’re a few years into being a parent.

Buy Ellie’s book and follow her on Instagram.

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In this episode we hear Alexandra’s really simple 5 steps to keeping our teens safe online. And if you’re groaning at the idea of getting on Tik Tok yourself, don’t worry, it’s not essential but Myleene says it’s transformed her relationship with her teenage daughter Ava.

Our chat is packed with helpful advice and thoughts on guiding our kids as they step into the online world for the first time - how to talk to our kids about social media, how to set boundaries and guidelines, what kids need from us, their parents as they navigate social media.

Check out Tik Tok’s Safety Centre here and follow Myleene on TikTok and Instagram.

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You can buy Laura’s book here and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

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With many bumps along the road – including nearly dying of heart failure and covid restrictions meaning she missed the birth of her sons – she is now the mum of a three year old daughter and one-year-old triplets.

It’s clear what a strong, determined person Kreena is and I’m grateful to her for sharing her experiences with me – and with you.

Follow her on Instagram and listen to her podcast The Intended Parent.

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Hollie de Cruz is a mum of two and a hugely successful hypnobirthing coach with clients including Fearne Cotton, Izzy Judd and Giovanna and Tom Fletcher. Hollie is also the creator of the award-winning yesmum positive affirmation cards and the author of two books – Your Baby, Your Birth and Motherhood Your Way. Her latest venture Here Hear is a platform to educate and support mums as they find their feet in this new world.

Follow Hollie on Instagram here and check out her books and hypnobirthing website.

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If you’re not already familiar with Nicola, she can be found offering hints/tips and practical real life solutions on keeping organised on social media as well as providing a home decluttering and organising service to people all over the UK. She is also the author of Mind Over Clutter: Cleaning Your Way to a Calm and Happy Home.

On this episode, Nicola shares all of her brilliant new year organisation tips – from fridges to wardrobes to that Monica cupboard you might use as a dumping ground.

You can find her online on Instagram and you can check out her book Mind Over Clutter here.

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My guest on this episode is a huge contributor to that conversation as one half of the anti-racism Instagram account Everyday Racism, Naomi Evans along with sister Natalie shares stories and educational posts focusing on how to be anti-racist.

Naomi tells me about how they decided to start the platform after a video of Natalie confronting two men racially abusing a ticket conductor on a train went viral on Twitter. We also discuss how to discuss social injustice with our children and how to raise them as people who care about others, show empathy and guide them to do something about the injustice we see around us.

Please do check out their Instagram account Everyday Racism, it’s so useful and may well help enrich your understanding of the anti-racism work we all need to be doing.

You can visit their website to see the resources Naomi talks about and to donate to their Patreon. You can pre-order their book The Mixed Race Experience here.

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I chat to Cat about the importance of talking about mental health. She tells me about her own mental health journey, starting back in her teenage years when nobody really spoke about this stuff. Right through to having post natal depression when she had her daughters.

We talk about the stigma around anti-depressant medication and why she’s a big fan of taking her pills and being open about it online, and we stray into talking about how people react to each other in the online world vs the real world.

You can follow Cat on TikTok and Instagram, read her blog Not So Smug Now and subscribe to her twice-weekly newsletter.

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Liv Thorne started researching sperm banks and fertility clinics, setting out on a journey that has resulted in her being a solo mum to three year old Herb, today.

Her book, Liv’s Alone is a warm and hopeful memoir that dismantles the fairy tale of falling in love, getting married and having a baby, that we’re all fed from a young age. It shows an alternative route to motherhood… via buying sperm from Denmark!

Liv chats to me about the tragic circumstances that led to her being ‘alone’ for so many years and talks about the decisions she made along the way.

Buy Liv’s Alone here and follow Liv on Instagram.

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My guest is Claire Russell, early years specialist and author of the book The Play Hooray Handbook. Claire is an expert in all things play and can be found sharing easy and low-cost ways to play with your kids – indoors and outside – on social media as @play.hooray

On this episode, Claire talks to me about the importance of play – how it’s not just something the children do to pass the time, but it’s vital in their development. We discuss the research commissioned by Mattel, the makers of the doll brand Barbie and led by Cardiff University, Exploring the Benefits of Doll Play through Neuroscience which is the first scientific study using neuroscience to explore what impact doll play has on children. 

The study monitored the brain activity of children ages 4-8 as they played with a range of Barbie dolls and playsets and incredibly, it found that doll play activates parts of the brain that allow children to develop empathy and social processing skills. Read more about the study here. And you can watch the TV ad we talk about on the episode here.

Follow Claire on Instagram and check out her book The Play Hooray Handbook.

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Emma is a Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and the author of the excellent book Why Did No One Tell Me? How to Protect, Heal and Nurture Your Body Through Motherhood which is a guide for women to take control of and protect their changing bodies through pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood. It might (or might not) surprise you to hear that this is the first handbook from a leading women’s health expert on prenatal and postnatal conditions. 

In my chat with Emma, we cover everything from why pelvic health is so important, practical things that you can be doing if you’re pregnant to help with postnatal recovery and how to look after yourself in that fourth trimester and beyond.

It’s a must-listen episode for anyone who is pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or who has recently had a baby.

Buy Emma’s book here and follow her on Instagram here.

This is the last episode of this series but I'll be back before you know it with series eight (can you believe it's been eight series already!)

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Since then, Molly has set up social enterprise Body Happy Org, has been campaigning to ban diet club adverts around and near schools and using her voice to help others raise our kids in a body happy way.

We talk about what’s causing children as young as three to feel bad about their bodies, the lack of positive representation of different body shapes in books and the media and how to talk to our kids about their appearance and body issues.

We also touch upon helping our kids foster a healthy happy relationship with meal times and food, using Ellen Sattyr’s Division of Responsibility and how all of this *waves arms around* is HARD when we were brought up so differently.

You can buy Molly’s book Body Happy Kids here, follow her on Instagram and check out Body Happy Org and their work.

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Lorraine is the mum to three teens and a nine year old and she is the author of Mum What’s Wrong With You – 101 Things Only Mothers Of Teenage Girls Know which offers easy to follow, down to earth advice, lighting the way for other mums.

She shares all sorts of wisdom on this episode, from someone who has been there and got the t-shirt, like navigating the big teenage milestones and the biological reason your teenager has an incredibly messy bedroom….

Buy Lorraine’s book here, listen to her podcast Postcards From Midlife and follow her on Instagram.

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