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Andrea McLean on parenting through divorce

10 September - 1 hour 2 mins
Podcast Series Happy Mum Happy Baby

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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hour 2 mins

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