Happy Mum Happy Baby
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. ...
Series Episodes
Siân Welby on problematic ’too posh to push’ stigma
explicitOur guest this week is the hilarious radio & TV presenter Siân Welby! Siân's career has gone from strength to strength over the years, and she opens up about wanting to hide her pregnancy out of fear she would be replaced at work. Plus, the pressures of breastfeeding, 'too posh to push', and a case of mistaken midwife identity! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 hour 5 mins
29 April Finished
The ADHD Parenting Toolkit with Dr Mine Conkbayir
explicitOn 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
37 mins
22 April Finished
Lucy Watson on the realities of trying for a baby
explicitThis 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 hour 2 mins
15 April Finished
Lacey Turner on pregnancy loss, the importance of family, and 20 years on EastEnders
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 hour 3 mins
8 April Finished
Happy Mum, Happy Mother’s Day!
explicitFresh 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: Kamille on finding her way as a new mumColeen Rooney on embracing the chaos of four boysIsma Almas on adopting her son and the moment she first felt like his mumLydia Bright on the guilt from balancing her career and motherhoodAshley James on healing from traumatic birth and regaining her ‘pink’ Plus, we receive some questions from a very special guest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
44 mins
1 April Finished
