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In the Happy Mum, Happy Baby Podcast, Giovanna Fletcher continues the conversation about motherhood she began in her bestselling book of the same title. In a series of frank and warm conversations with other high-profile mums and dads, Gi discusses all aspects of parenthood – the highs, the lows, the challenges and rewards. There is no such thing as the perfect parent, and we’re all simply doing our best, something Giovanna fully encourages. It’s time to stop comparing ourselves and champion each other instead. Each episode is truly unique yet unifying. No topic is out of bounds, therefore this podcast is essential listening for any parent seeking solidarity and support. A Pixiu production.
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On this week's episode of Parenting SOS, we’re joined by Dr. Mine Conkbayir. Mine is an expert in neuroscience and has worked in early childhood education and care for 25 years. She's also an ADHD mum of one.
Mine and Gi discuss how hormonal changes during pregnancy and postpartum can impact ADHD behaviours, and the importance of honest, supportive conversation between ADHD and non-ADHD parents and children.
Plus Mine answers your questions on all things ADHD.
You can listen to ‘I’m ADHD! No You’re Not!' Mine's hit podcast with husband Paul Whitehouse here.
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This week on Happy Mum Happy Baby we’re joined by Made in Chelsea veteran and RENUE founder Lucy Watson!
Lucy and Gi catch up on life since Made in Chelsea and delve into Lucy's journey as a first-time mother to one-year-old Willoughby.
Lucy also opens up about her struggle to conceive, the emotional impact of fertility testing, and the challenges of witnessing loved ones becoming pregnant while navigating fertility struggles.
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We welcome soap royalty into the studio for this week's episode of Happy Mum Happy Baby...
Best known for her role as Stacey Slater in EastEnders, it is of course the iconic Lacey Turner!
Mum-of-three Lacey opens up to Gi about the importance of talking about pregnancy loss.
Plus we get the lowdown on the EastEnders 40th Anniversary live episode, and Lacey talks about filming scenes DAYS after giving birth.
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Fresh from celebrating Mother’s Day, Gi has delved into the archives and picked out some of her favourite moments that celebrate what it really means to be a mum:
Plus, we receive some questions from a very special guest!
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On this week's episode of Happy Mum Happy Baby, Clinical Psychologist Dr Julie joins Giovanna to talk about perfection, parenting and letting go of the expectations we place on ourselves.
Julie opens up about being diagnosed with breast cancer last year and tells Gi why and how she talked to her three children about it.
Plus Gi and Julie discuss hypnobirthing and the importance of having agency during birth.
Dr Julie’s new book Open When is available to buy now: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/453995/open-when-by-smith-dr-julie/9780241663936
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On this month's Parenting SOS, we’re joined by Clinical Psychologist and expert on maternal rage Dr Caroline Boyd.
Anger is a natural response to the overwhelming demands of motherhood in today’s society. Many of us feel pressure to be supermums - calm, coping and in control at all times - and were raised to see anger as a ‘forbidden’ emotion for women. This often means our feelings stay simmering under the surface, until we reach a breaking point.
Caroline shares her insight on what happens to us when we’re angry, how can we move through the emotion, and letting go of the inevitable guilt that comes after an angry reaction. Gi and Caroline also touch on the different contextual forces at play that shape our responses to anger. These social contexts are numerous and varied for every individual, often including important identities such as race, class and sexuality, which influence how we feel and express anger.
Plus, we answer some of your questions, including how to manage anger towards your partner, keeping your cool when overstimulated, and identifying burn out.
Caroline offers a self-paced anger course for mothers (USE THE CODE “HMHB” TO CLAIM YOUR £100 DISCOUNT):
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Caroline’s book, Mindful New Mum: A Mind-Body Approach to the Highs and Lows of Motherhood, is available to buy online Amazon, Waterstones or Bookshop
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Our guest this week is the insightful, witty, and all-round wonderful Cherry Healey, who over the years has graced our screens with the likes of SAS Who Dares Wins, Inside the Factory, and numerous BBC3 documentaries.
Cherry opens up to Giovanna about her complex relationship with her dad, and how having children herself and leaning into therapy helped to heal her childhood wounds.
Plus, Cherry admits that she once subscribed to the societal stereotypes associated with being a single parent - until she became one herself. She also expresses heartfelt admiration for her ex-husband and tells Gi she feels lucky that her children have the best dad in the world.
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This week Giovanna sits down for a raw and hilarious conversation with comedian Sara Pascoe.
Sara speaks candidly about the highs and lows of her mental health during IVF and after having her first child.
Plus Sara and Gi describe how their respective relationships evolved after becoming parents.
Sara Pascoe will tour the UK and Ireland with all new show, I Am A Strange Gloop in 2025/26, including the London Palladium on Sunday 1st March 2026. Tickets: sarapascoe.co.uk
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Giovanna's guest this week is Love Island winner, TV personality, and podcast host Dani Dyer!
Dani opens up about becoming a single mum after the birth of her son, discussing the guilt she felt about how expanding her family might affect her first child.
She also delves into the challenges of dating as a single mum and shares the story of how she met her fiancé footballer Jarrod Bowen.
Plus how her dad, the legendary Danny Dyer, reacted to the news he was going to become a grandparent, and the chaos (and joy!) of raising three under three.
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Parenting SOS is back, and we’re diving into all things fussy eating with children's food guru Annabel Karmel!*
Annabel, the leading expert on nutrition and cooking for babies and children, sits down with Gi to discuss why some kids are just fussy when it comes to food (spoiler: it's not your fault!), the importance of celebrating good eating habits, and she shares some creative ways to encourage our little ones to enjoy a more varied and nutritious diet.
Plus, Annabel answers some of your questions about picky eating, offering a wealth of practical tips and delicious recipes along the way!
*Our discussion with Annabel focuses specifically on picky eating and Annabel’s area of expertise as a nutritionist and chef. While we do touch on the differences between fussy eating and ARFID in the episode, we recognise that restrictive eating and sensory issues with eating are much more complex than what our discussion covers, and requires its own specialist support. For our listeners with children experiencing extreme food aversions, we encourage them to seek guidance from health professionals who specialise in this area, and hopefully it’s a topic we can discuss more in the future.
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On this week's episode, Giovanna sits down with bestselling author Holly Bourne!
Holly tells Gi about the impact sleep deprivation had on her mental state when her baby daughter just wouldn't sleep.
She also opens up about her long and painful journey to getting treated for endometriosis, a condition that is still widely misunderstood and misdiagnosed.
Plus, Holly talks about writing her latest novel in the throes of first-time motherhood. So Thrilled for You is a hilarious, raw and honest expose of early motherhood and friendship, and you can get your copy here!
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Giovanna’s guest this week is the brilliant Fiona Button!
Fiona stars as Rose in one of Gi’s favourite shows, The Split, but off screen she has an even bigger role to play as mum to 7-year-old Fordy.
Fiona opens up about her experience with health anxiety, how it impacted her pregnancy and postpartum, as well as the unique qualities of being a parent with ADHD.
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Kate Ferdinand is back! We last spoke to Kate back in 2020, and her blended family has since grown with the arrival of Cree and Shae.
Kate tells Gi all about the challenges of this new phase of motherhood, including her difficult births and spending time in NICU. She also opens up about how she and husband Rio suffered a miscarriage and the heartbreak of having to tell their children.
Plus, the guilt that comes with trying to accommodate babies and teenagers!
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We're bringing ancient practices of health and wellness into the modern day for this very special episode.
As parents, we know how tricky it can be to stay on top of everything but luckily Jo Woodhurst, Head of Nutrition at Ancient & Brave, is here to guide us through some simple changes you can make to help your family feel their very best.
Gi and Jo discuss it all, from laying foundations for nourishing nutrition to some practical tips on getting the best night's sleep.
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This week Giovanna is joined by the incredible Jessica Brown Findlay! Jessica is an actor, perhaps best known for her role as Lady Sybil in Downton Abbey.
She opens up to Gi about becoming a mum to twin boys via IVF, and the complicated feelings she experienced around her friends' pregnancies whilst struggling with her own fertility.
Jessica also discusses how pregnancy affected her acting career, plus makes us all fall a little bit in love with her husband Ziggy!
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It’s a new year which means a whole host of brand new brilliant guests!
To kick things off, Gi welcomes singer and presenter Fleur East to the studio.
Fleur tells Gi the amazing story of her home birth, which ended in her giving birth on her husband’s lap..!
Fleur also opens up about the pressure she felt over feeding her baby girl, plus pays tribute to her late father who passed away just before Nova was born.
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This week we caught up with broadcasting legend Kate Thornton!
Kate shares her best advice for raising young teens, finding male role models for her son, and why we should be championing single parents.
Plus, Kate tells Gi why she’s not dreading the prospect empty nest!
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On this week’s episode, Giovanna is joined by vegan chef and Youtuber Rachel Ama!
She and Gi discuss the systemic racial bias within healthcare, and how that influenced Rachel to fight for a home birth.
Plus, the highs and lows of having a covid pregnancy, the pressures of being a single mum, and of course, food!
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Gi’s guest this week is the hilarious actress, comedian, and content creator, Jane Dowden, aka Mum and a Mic!
Jane shares her journey of conceiving her twin boys through IVF. She also reflects on the emotional turmoil she faced when she went into early labour at just 21 weeks, being forced to confront the possibility that she could lose her babies.
Plus, finding a work-life balance with acting jobs, and why being a parent can often feel like being a referee!
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Giovanna is joined this week by the writer Kerry Hudson.
Kerry had a turbulent upbringing marred by poverty. She tells Gi how homelessness and time spent in and out of foster care made her all the more determined to create a sense of stability and comfort for her own son.
Kerry also shares her experience of giving birth in Prague, living life to the full with a chronic illness, plus how parenthood has affected her marriage.
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For this very special episode we’ve been working with Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, which is currently in the middle of its biggest-ever fundraising appeal to build a world-leading cancer centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
And no-one understands the significance of this appeal more than this week’s amazing guest Shaima, whose daughter Tia was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer when she was just 4 years old. Tia is now 12 and doing well at home, but has spent over half of her life in hospital.
Shaima sits down with Gi for a very candid conversation about her journey with Tia’s cancer treatment and why places like Great Ormond Street Hospital need our support.
Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions about cancer. If you feel this may be a difficult listen, please choose another episode.
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Love is in the air in the studio this week!
Everyone’s favourite maître d', Fred Sirieix, perhaps best known for appearing on Channel 4's First Dates, joins Giovanna to talk all things fatherhood, food, and falling in love with the UK.
Fred also opens up about dad guilt, his upbringing in France, and the pride he felt when his daughter Andrea won a bronze medal for diving in this year’s olympics!
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Giovanna quite literally fell off her chair from laughing so hard with this week’s guest Olivia Bowen!
Reality royalty Olivia was runner-up on the second series of Love Island in 2016 with her now husband Alex Bowen. And six years later they became parents to baby Abel!
Olivia and Gi talk body confidence, with Olivia opening up about her struggles with body image after giving birth, plus how much she loved dressing her baby bump.
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This week we have journalist and broadcasting legend Victoria Derbyshire in the studio!
Victoria tells Gi all about life as a mum of two teenage boys, blending motherhood with a hugely successful career, and how her 2015 breast cancer diagnosis inspired her to marry her partner of 17 years.
Plus Victoria speaks about the domestic abuse she faced in her childhood growing up with a violent father.
Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions about domestic abuse. If you feel this may be a difficult listen, please choose another episode.
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Giovanna sits down with Melissa Hemsley for this week’s delicious episode!
Melissa is a former private chef, a writer, and a huge champion of sustainable, nourishing food. Now mum to baby Summer, Melissa and Gi had so much to catch up on, from IVF and pregnancy to ultra-processed foods and placenta smoothies…
Melissa also opens up to Gi about her struggles with fertility and postnatal anxiety, and the steps she took to healing.
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This week’s Parenting SOS is another bonus episode brought to you by Bupa, who have identified some of the most urgent questions when it comes to helping our children with their mental health.
Giovanna welcomes back child psychologist Professor Sam Wass to guide us through these questions, which include how to have conversations about drugs and alcohol, and how to support a child through a period of change or stress.
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On this week’s episode, Giovanna is joined by Bad Girls and Eastenders actress Kellie Bright, who is also mum to three boys!
Kellie talks about having two of her babies via IVF, plus tells Gi what it was like being pregnant at 44.
Kellie also talks about her fight to get her son an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP), a document which describes a child’s special educational needs and should entitle them to support in school from the local council.
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An exclusive this week as new parents Olly and Amelia Murs join Giovanna for their first interview as a couple!
They tell Gi all about life with baby Madison, and Olly shares his heartbreak at having to leave Amelia and their newborn baby daughter to go on tour.
Plus bodybuilder Amelia talks about training during pregnancy and her struggle with recovery after her c-section.
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Prepare to be dazzled on this week’s episode as Giovanna is joined by none other than Strictly Come Dancing legend Anton Du Beke!
Anton speaks candidly about his IVF journey with wife Hannah, who was initially told she wouldn’t be able to have children, and their joy at becoming parents to twins.
Plus, Gi and Anton talk writing books for children, learning to dance, and even throw in some spontaneous singing!
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Did you know that 50% of mental health conditions start by the age of 14?
Child psychologist Professor Sam Wass, who you might recognise from Channel 4's The Secret Life of 4- and 5-Year Olds, joins Gi to chat all things young people’s mental health, in a special Parenting SOS episode brought to you by Bupa.
Sam shares his tips and strategies for parents to have open conversations about their children’s mental health, plus the steps to take if you’re feeling concerned.
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This week, Giovanna catches up with Loose Women royalty, tv presenter and mum of two, Andrea McLean!
There was so much to talk about with Andrea, from her childhood in Trinidad, to getting diagnosed with endometriosis, and feeling the pressure to go back to work as the breadwinner.
Plus, Andrea opens up about the ending of her marriages and navigating her role as a stepmum.
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Giovanna’s guest this week is former Love Island and Celebs go Dating star, Laura Anderson!
Laura opens up about being mum to 1-year-old Bonnie, balancing motherhood with her new job co-hosting Capital Scotland’s breakfast show, plus, as a former air hostess, Laura gives Gi her top tips for flying with children.
Laura also speaks candidly about the ups and downs of life as a single parent and why she now strives to live in the present.
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On this episode of Happy Mum Happy Baby, Giovanna welcomes Tana Ramsay - best-selling cookery book author, wife to Gordon, and mum to Meg, Holly, Jack, Tilly, Oscar, and baby Jesse!
Tana tells Gi all about her IVF journey and what it’s been like raising 6 children (who range from 6 months to 26 years old)! Plus, why Gordon decided not to attend some of their births…
Tana also talks about the heartbreaking loss of her son Rocky and how she and her family worked through their grief together.
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It’s estimated that around 1 in 3 families in the UK are a blended family, which means more of us than ever are becoming stepparents. Why then, is there still such a stigma attached to stepmothers in particular? And where is the support for them?
These are questions Cilla Appeaning asked when she met her now husband and became a stepmum to his two children. And so she founded the Stepmums Club, a platform to provide support to the growing number of stepmums and to reject that harmful ‘wicked stepmother’ stereotype.
She and Gi discuss the challenges that come with living in a blended family, and Cilla answers some of your questions on stepparenting.
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This week, Eastender’s actor James Bye and his wonderful wife Victoria join Giovanna to talk about the chaos (and fun) that comes with raising their four boys!
They share with Gi some of the difficulties they’ve faced on their parenting journey, including secondary infertility, endometriosis, and birth trauma.
Plus, we hear some hilarious stories on traveling with four children, laminated birth plans, and cheese and pickle sandwiches!
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Motherkind Founder Zoe Blaskey joins Giovanna this week. Zoe is a transformational coach and is all about making mums feel less alone and more resilient, empowered, and fulfilled. What’s not to love?
She and Gi discuss some of the quick and simple self-care tools we can use to help us become our most confident selves in motherhood.
She also opens up about her own parenting journey, and how the word ‘matresence’ has helped her navigate the physical, emotional and spiritual changes that happen after having a baby - and beyond!
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On this episode of Happy Mum Happy Baby, Giovanna catches up with Youtuber Jim Chapman and his model wife Sarah, who welcomed their second child last year.
They tell Gi about Sarah’s experience with hyperemesis gravidarum and reflect on the births of their children, including an intense moment when Sarah’s waters were broken manually. Plus we delve into the trials and tribulations of negotiating with toddlers!
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On this episode of Parenting SOS, Gi welcomes the founder of My Bump Pay, Tobi Asare. Tobi was inspired to create a platform to help give women the confidence to achieve their career goals amidst the barriers that can hold back working mothers. Her book,The Blend: How to Successfully Manage a Career and a Family, is all about overcoming the challenges that come with working motherhood.
Tobi and Gi had so much to talk about, from negotiating maternity leave to returning to work with confidence. Plus Tobi answers your questions on how to thrive as a working parent.
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In this episode of Happy Mum Happy Baby, Giovanna sits down with Stacey Heale, a writer, campaigner, and the author of ‘Now is Not the Time for Flowers’, a candid exploration of grief written by Stacey following the death of her husband Greg.
Stacey tells Gi about the day Greg was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer and how they navigated the realities of parenting their two daughters through his terminal illness.
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Anna Williamson has many strings to her bow. She’s an author, presenter, podcaster, life coach, counsellor, and mental health campaigner. She is also mum to two children and our guest on this week’s episode!
Anna opens up to Gi about her perinatal and postnatal anxiety, the lessons she learned from her difficult first birth, and the importance of postnatal care.
Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions around subjects including traumatic birth and postnatal depression. If you feel this may be a difficult listen, please choose another episode.
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We have a 4-time Olympic medalist in the Happy Mum Happy Baby studio this week! Becky Adlington is Britain's most successful female Olympic swimmer, having won two gold medals at the Beijing 2008 olympics when she was just 19, and then two bronze in London 2012.
Becky tells Gi that becoming a mum has brought out her softer side, plus shares the story of meeting her husband on a dating app.
She also opens up about the devastating loss of her baby daughter after she suffered a late-stage miscarriage.
Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions around subjects including miscarriage and baby loss. If you feel this may be a difficult listen, please choose another episode.
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Giovanna’s guest this week is Youtube royalty Tanya Burr!
One of the UK’s first influencers back in 2009, Tanya’s makeup tutorials and fashion vlogs have gained her millions of followers over the years. Now a mum to baby Sage and back on Youtube after a 5 year break, there was lots to catch up on!
Tanya tells Gi all about her motherhood journey so far, including the sickness she experienced during pregnancy, plus the decision behind her return to making long-form content.
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On this month’s Parenting SOS, Giovanna sits down with Kirstie Beaven, Founder and Editor in Chief of Sonshine, a quarterly magazine all about raising boys in a more equal world.
Kirstie felt like the messaging around being a ‘boy mum’ was always one dimensional - it was all about stinky socks, dirty houses and muddy football boots! And so she was inspired to create a space that spoke about the many other aspects of motherhood, and provide resources that could help us as parents talk to our boys about gender equality.
Kirstie and Gi discuss the importance of encouraging emotional intelligence in our children and why we shouldn’t be afraid to challenge gender stereotypes. Plus Kirstie answers our community’s questions.
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It’s something a little bit different on this week’s show. Giovanna’s guest is the bestselling author Emma Gannon, who is child-free by choice.
Emma opens up to Gi about her personal decision not to have children and the importance of finding supportive child-free friendships. They also talk about how choosing not to have kids doesn’t mean having to grow apart from your friends who do, plus the societal pressure put on women to experience motherhood.
You can read more from Emma over on The Hyphen
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Gi continues her conversation with Louise Thompson...
This week Giovanna is joined by former Made in Chelsea star, author and businesswoman, Louise Thompson.
Louise’s life changed when she suffered severe complications during the birth of her son Leo, which left her in Intensive Care. Since then she has suffered with PTSD and continued health problems, resulting in recently being fitted with a stoma bag.
This is the second part of Louise’s candid conversation with Gi where she describes the impact her experiences have had on her mental health whilst also coming to terms with the challenges of motherhood.
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions around subjects including traumatic birth and PTSD. If you feel this may be a difficult listen, please choose another episode.
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This week Giovanna is joined by former Made in Chelsea star, author and businesswoman, Louise Thompson.
Louise’s life changed when she suffered severe complications during the birth of her son Leo, which left her in Intensive Care. Since then she has suffered with PTSD and continued health problems, resulting in recently being fitted with a stoma bag.
This is the first part of Louise’s candid conversation with Gi where she describes the impact her experiences have had on her mental health whilst also coming to terms with the challenges of motherhood.
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions around subjects including traumatic birth and PTSD. If you feel this may be a difficult listen, please choose another episode.
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We love it when guests bring their baby onto the show, and this week, Audrey from The Receipts podcast is in the studio with her baby girl!
Audrey discusses not enjoying pregnancy, always wanting to be a mum and perceptions of Motherhood.
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This week Giovanna is joined by mum of 3, multi award winning content creator, Sunday Times Best Selling Author and model, Louise Boyce aka Mama Still Got It.
Its a truly wonderful conversation about the joys of birth and Motherhood with possibly the best Letter on Motherhood we've ever heard!
'Mama Still Got it!’ by Louise Boyce is out in paperback, £9.99, published by Harper Collins
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Gi continues the conversation with her close friends, Harry and Izzy Judd with a special focus on well-being for the whole family.
A big thanks to Zarbee’s and Boots for partnering with us on this special bonus episode. The whole range of Zarbee’s kind and effective Cough Relief & Immune Support products are available in Boots, the UK’s leading health and beauty retailer.
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Gi is joined by Coleen Rooney, well-known TV personality and author, and the wife of famous footballer Wayne Rooney. As a mum of four, Coleen gives us a peek into her life, especially after the buzz of her recent documentary and book release. She opens up about the ups and downs of being in the spotlight and how her upbringing influences her parenting style. Coleen doesn't shy away from tough topics, sharing her experiences with miscarriages and the emotional rollercoaster that came with them. Throughout the episode, she emphasises the importance of routine, giving individual attention to each child, and learning through the journey of motherhood.
'My Account' by Coleen Rooney is out now, and her documentary, 'Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story,' is streaming on Disney Plus.
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When it comes to screens, it's what's on them that counts. A recent campaign from the BBC explores how screens can be a powerful tool for children and families, helping to develop curious, kind, and creative young minds.’ In this week’s episode, Gi is joined by child development expert Dr Amanda Gummer to shed light on how screens can be more than just digital babysitters. Amanda is all in for using screens to kickstart tricky conversations with kids and is a big fan of shows that do more than just entertain, but also nurture our little ones' growing imaginations. Did you know shows such as the BBC’s 'Yakka Dee' and 'Love Monster' were crafted by experts to do just that? It’s not just about keeping them busy — it's about feeding those curious minds, and it turns out, the right content makes all the difference.
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Gi is joined by Chloe Madeley, fitness expert and daughter of beloved British TV duo Richard and Judy, for a conversation about her journey into motherhood. Chloe opens up about the overwhelming love she has for her baby, Bodhi, and how becoming a mum has wonderfully turned her life upside down. She admits that heading back to work too soon after giving birth might not have been the best decision, but it’s given her valuable insight. Now, she’s even better equipped to guide her clients, particularly when it comes to navigating postnatal recovery and setting achievable goals.
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Gi is joined by Hannah Mills OBE. Not only is she the most celebrated female sailor in the Olympics, but Sir Ben Ainslie, the British skipper, also calls her a 'once in a generation talent.' But there's more to Mills than just her sailing accolades; she's recently stepped into a new chapter- as a mum to her baby daughter, Sienna.
In this episode, Mills opens up about the beautiful shifts in her life since embracing motherhood. She talks about the comfort and friendship she's found in a group of fellow athlete mums and teammates.
As she sails through this new chapter of her life, Mills urges new mums to soak in the early moments with their newborns without getting caught up in the hustle to establish routines right away. It's all about enjoying the simple, tender moments that come with nurturing a new life.
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This week Giovanna is joined by actress and model well known for her role in Hollyoaks, Jorgie Porter. Jorgie lays bare her transformative journey into motherhood, embodying the whirlwind of emotions and unique experiences that come with this new chapter in life. From the highs and lows of pregnancy to the heartwarming complexities of childbirth. This heart-to-heart conversation embraces the beauty and intricacies of becoming a mother, all told by a woman steering through each phase with elegance and a sprinkle of humour.
TRIGGER WARNING: This discussion touches on the sensitive topic of miscarriage. If you feel this might be hard to listen to, we've got a range of other episodes you might prefer.
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Gi is joined by Lliana Bird, a mum of two and co-founder of Choose Love, who's also a recognisable voice on the radio. Lliana delves into her radio career and shares why she took a break after becoming a mother. Together, they discuss the challenges of juggling a professional career, personal aspirations, and the day-to-day duties of parenthood. The conversation also highlights Lliana’s debut children’s book, ‘Baboo The Unusual Bee’. It's available for pre-order here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/baboo-the-unusual-bee/lliana-bird/aysha-tengiz/9781915395047
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Giovanna is joined by Sophie McCartney aka Tired 'N Tested. Sophie is a comedian, best selling author and mother of three and she joins Gi to talk about her experiences with birth, C-sections and miscarriage.
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In the final episode of this season of Parenting SOS, Gi chats with Suzy Reading, a respected psychologist, author, and yoga teacher, about emotional health for parents and children. Drawing on her rich professional background, Suzy shares her journey towards specialising in emotional health and how motherhood has shaped her approach. The episode is packed with useful tips on how parents can model healthy emotional habits and support their kids through strong emotions.
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Gi chats with Dr Rebecca Moore, a perinatal psychiatrist with a special interest in birth trauma. Dr Moore has over 20 years of experience in treating various conditions including infertility, pregnancy loss, anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma.
They discuss the nature and impact of birth trauma, exploring its emotional effects, the potential for PTSD, and long-term consequences. The conversation also addresses the role of the father, possible strains on the mother-healthcare worker relationship, and self-advocacy strategies for mothers.
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Gi chats with Elliott Rae. Elliott Rae is a recognized advocate for diversity, equality, and inclusion, a prominent speaker on fatherhood, masculinity, and men's mental health, and the founder of the "MusicFootballFatherhood" parenting platform.
They discuss the societal impact of masculinity on men's mental health and why men often find it difficult to seek help for mental health issues. The conversation also explores ways of destigmatizing men's mental health and the media's role in promoting healthy mental health practices for fathers.
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Gi chats with Katharine Graves, an authority on hypnobirthing and the driving force behind KGHypnobirthing and The Hypnobirthing Association. Katherine gets to the nitty-gritty of hypnobirthing, offering fascinating insights into how this approach can truly transform the childbirth experience. She sheds light on its potential to alleviate labour pain, how its not your usual childbirth method and how you can use its principles in other parts of life.
Katharine is kindly offering our listeners a 20% discount code on her KGH online course.
To claim your discount go to kghb.org/happymumpod and use the code: HAPPYMUM
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Gi chats with Kate Moyle, a psychosexual and relationship therapist who specialises in helping people struggling with their sex lives and sexuality.
Kate delves deep into how our sex lives and relationships can evolve post-childbirth. She offers valuable advice on how to navigate these changes and challenges - from handling the intimate life with a baby in the room, grappling with differences in sexual experiences after birth, to finding ways to feel sexy and reconnecting with your partner after having a baby.
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Gi chats with Dr Orinayo Onabanjo, a seasoned counselling psychologist, to discuss perinatal anxiety, a condition affecting about 20% of women during pregnancy and postpartum.
Dr Orinayo shares her know-how, talking through different ways to handle perinatal anxiety and where to find help. They discuss the many sides of this condition, how to deal with the stigma, and why getting help matters. This episode is packed with useful tips for anyone navigating this challenging period during pregnancy and the first year of being a parent.
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Gi Chats with Zoe Clark-Coates, co-founder of The Mariposa Trust, about the complex topic of baby loss, miscarriage, and grief. Zoe shares her personal journey, including how she and her husband supported each other during their losses. The conversation covers strategies for coping with physical and emotional pain, communication around loss and delves into the societal aspects of miscarriage, including how to support a friend going through loss.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion around the theme of baby loss which may be difficult for some listeners. If you think that this episode may impact you negatively then please choose and alternative episode.
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This week on Happy Mum Happy Baby, Giovanna speaks to actor Jason Watkins and his wife Clara Francis, who tragically lost their daughter, Maudie to sepsis when she was just two and a half years old. Jason and Clara discuss their loss in advance of the broadcast of their ITV documentary launching this week, 'Jason & Clara
: In Memory of Maudie'.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion around losing a child to Sepsis. If you feel you may find it difficult to listen to, please choose another episode.
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This week, Giovanna is joined by the amazing Malin Andersson. Malin rose to fame on Love Island and since has become a truly powerful voice for mental health and the body positivity movement. Malin discusses her joy at becoming mum to her baby girl Xaya as well as the heartbreak of losing her first born, Consy.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion around topics such as suicide, abusive relationships and baby loss. If you think you may find this episode difficult to listen to, please choose another episode.
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To celebrate the launch of the Shaping Us campaign from The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, Gi is joined by paediatric doctor Guddi Singh to talk about early brain development. Shaping Us is a new, long-term awareness raising campaign to increase public understanding of the crucial importance of the first five years of a child’s life. Spearheaded by The Princess of Wales, the campaign highlights the fundamental importance of early childhood in shaping adults and future society.
Find out more: shapingus.com - @earlychildhood
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For the first episode of the new season, Giovanna is joined by her good friend Matt Willis to discuss, fatherhood, addiction and dealing with teenagers!
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion around the theme of addiction. If you feel this may be difficult for you please choose another episode. Listener discretion is advised,
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For the final episode in the current series, Gi is joined by Italian chef and TV personality, Gino D'Acampo to discuss his approach to parenting his 3 children.
Gino's new book 'Gino's Italy: Like Mamma Used To Make' is available now.
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Gi is joined on this week's episode by model Emma and business entrepreneur, Ollie to discuss the birth of their baby daughter, Bonnie.
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This week is Baby Loss Awareness Week and Giovanna reflects on some of the stories of baby loss that have featured on the podcast over the years. If you’re looking for support with Baby Loss you can search for Tommys or PANDAS online.
Trigger warning: Contains difficult topics, listener discretion is advised.
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Today’s episode is all about improving health and happiness! Gi is joined by Dr Rangan Chatterjee, father of two, physician, author and podcast host of ‘Feel Better, Live More.’
Dr Chatterjee explores how his own childhood affects the way he parents and why he feels he’s a better person because of his children.
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Gi is joined by former Big Brother housemate, host of podcast Maybe Baby, and drive-time presenter on Virgin Radio, Kate Lawler. Kate speaks about how turning 40 sparked a desire to have a child. After her baby Noa was born, Kate battled with feelings of resentment, frustration and loneliness that eventually turned into joy. As well as raising awareness of mental health struggles woman can face after giving birth, Kate's now focusing on spending time with her baby.
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Gi is joined by actress, chef and presenter Lisa Faulkner. They speak about Lisa's experience of IVF, deciding to adopt her daughter and her family’s love of a roast dinner.
This episode contains discussion around miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. If you’d prefer, please choose another episode.
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Gi is joined by ex-Coventry City player turned reality star Ashley Cain and partner aesthetic practitioner Safiyya Vorajee. The couple’s baby Azaylia died at eight months old after fighting a rare form of cancer called acute myeloid leukaemia. We’ve split the episode into two parts because Gi wanted you to hear as much of their story as possible.
In part two, the couple talk to Gi about how they celebrated every moment they had with their baby girl Azaylia. They’ve set up a foundation in Azaylia's name to support families dealing with childhood cancer.
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In part one, Gi learns how Safiyya took pregnancy in her stride and gave birth to Azaylia during covid lockdown. The couple explain when they started to think something was wrong with their baby and they stress how they want to make parents aware of the symptoms of leukaemia.
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Today Gi is chatting to blogger Harps Kaur. They discuss Harps’ experiences of post-natal depression after giving birth to her son Arjun and the impact of her son Saajan’s surprise Down's Syndrome diagnosis.
In Harps’ blog ‘Baby Brain Memoirs,’ she writes about everything from the highs and lows of motherhood to travel adventures to party planning!
Please note, this episode contains conversation about sensitive topics, including depression and suicidal thoughts. If you feel uncomfortable with these subjects, please pick a different episode.
If you're feeling depressed or are unsure about your mental health, The Samaritans run a confidential 24-hour helpline. You can call for free in the UK on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org for other ways to find support.
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Throughout the last seven series of Happy Mum Happy Baby, there have been some amazing, informative and moving conversations.
Gi wanted to bring you some of her favourite moments in a series of ‘baby-sized’ episodes. So to kick off, we hear part of her chat with best friend TV presenter Emma Willis. They talk about developing confidence as a new mum and three kids in, feeling like you still have no idea what you’re doing!
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In this episode, Gi meets writer and journalist Alexandra Heminsley. Gi hears about Alexandra’s experience of IVF, how a huge error in a test result affected her during pregnancy, and how she came to terms with the fact her then-husband was going to transition.
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From Woman’s Hour to Newsnight, today’s guest is broadcaster, journalist and writer Emma Barnett. Gi hears about Emma’s struggles with endometriosis, her IVF journey and learns how she was keen to retain her sense of self after giving birth to her son.
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In this episode, Gi chats with sports pundit, TV presenter and Paralympic medallist Ade Adepitan and his wife, singer Linda Harrison.
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Giovanna is joined by author, poet and illustrator, Laura Dockrill who shares her personal story of postpartum psychosis after the birth of her first child.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains explicit discussion surrounding issues including depression, postpartum psychosis and suicidal thoughts. This may prove a difficult listen for some and if you feel that listening may affect you negatively then please choose another episode.
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In this special Live edition, recorded at The 2019 Brighton Podcast Festival, Giovanna is joined by Rochelle Humes.
We're back with Series 4 on 7th May!
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