Illy Morrison

For this episode of Parenting SOS, we’re joined by dermatologist and host of The Bad Skin Clinic, Dr Emma Craythorne. Dr. Emma explains how our skin barrier evolves from childhood through adulthood, and discusses the potential risks that popular skincare trends such as the ‘Sephora kids’ phenomenon pose to young, developing skin. Plus, Dr Emma answers your questions on common pre-teen skin conditions like eczema & acne. For more skin tips and tricks, listen to Dr Emma's podcast - After Hours Skin Clinic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In celebration of Father's day, Gi's been digging through the archives again! She's put together some of her favourite chats from some of her favourite dads, including: Tom Fletcher on how miscarriage affects dads tooJeff Brazier on trying to give his kids what he didn't have growing upPaul C Brunson on men's emotional healthMatt Willis on how fatherhood was a turning point in fighting addictionJames Buckley on having an open dialogue with his teens Plus, keep listening to hear a VIP guest - Max Fletcher talks about what makes a great dad! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest this week is personal trainer, podcaster, and former Made in Chelsea star Ryan Libbey! When Ryan’s partner Louise Thompson gave birth to their son Leo, she faced severe complications and trauma that turned their worlds upside down. We spoke to Louise last year on the podcast and now it’s Ryan’s turn to share his story. Ryan opens up to Gi about letting go of the pressure to always be the strong one in his family, and how showing up for himself was actually the key to showing up for Louise and Leo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're very excited this week to welcome everyone's favourite Youtube couple to the studio - it's Rose and Rosie! As a same-sex couple, finding information on how to start a family is not easy. Rose and Rosie open up to Gi about the challenges of navigating a heteronormative healthcare system, from choosing a sperm donor, to IUI vs IVF, and what it's like to be the 'other mother.' Plus, they discuss feeling the pressure to get everything right as a same-sex parent, Rose’s struggle with feeling rejected by her son, and Rosie’s experience with postpartum depression. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome author, entrepreneur and mum of two Lottie Tomlinson to the Happy Mum Happy Baby studio! Lottie opens up to Gi about losing her mum and how she has navigated her own parenting journey without her mum by her side. Plus, Lottie reflects on finding her truest confidence since having her children and explains why she's no longer hiding behind beauty treatments. Lottie's memoir Lucky Girl is available now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.