Marcel Somerville: communication and respect is the key to co-parenting

Stand-up comedian, podcaster and author Suzi Ruffell joins us for this week’s episode! Suzi tells Gi about the lack of queer representation she saw growing up and how it made her feel shame around her sexuality for a long time. Plus, she opens up about navigating motherhood as someone with anxiety and the ongoing challenge of learning not to catastrophise. Suzi's brilliant new book 'Am I Having Fun Now? is available NOW! And she is of course back on tour with 'The Juggle' from September. Check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gi is back from her family holiday and ready for a chat! Plus we revisit some of our episodes to hear what summer tips and tales our guests have shared with us over the years, including: Kerry Hudson on the joy of travelling with kids Harry and Izzy Judd on having a summer baby The Travelling Gays on keeping their routine on holiday Louise Thompson on struggling to leave the house when living with PTSD Laura Anderson on the hacks she's picked up from her career as a flight attendant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The summer holidays are here! Whether we're going away or staying closer to home, keeping our little ones safe is always top of mind. So this month on Parenting SOS, founder of Mini First Aid Kate Ball is here to share her top tips to get you ready for a great summer! Kate and Gi run through some of the best ways to prevent accidents, from swimming safety to sunburn protection. Plus, Kate explains the importance of trusting your gut when it comes to your child’s health, and of course answers some of your first aid questions. Get 10% off with the code HAPPYMUM in the Mini First Aid shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We love a couples interview on Happy Mum Happy Baby and this week is no exception as broadcaster Rick Edwards and actor & writer Emer Kenny join Gi in the studio. They chat about getting engaged after six weeks(!), plus Rick shares how he tried to make himself useful during Emer's 40+ hour labour. The couple also open up about navigating freelancing and family, with Emer explaining how she managed to juggle writing a tv show with having a baby. And you can check out Emer's incredible work for yourself - the second series of Karen Pirie returns to ITV1 and ITVX this Sunday 20th July! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A couple of months ago we welcomed Peter Andre onto the podcast... and now his wife Dr Emily MacDonagh is here to set the record straight! Emily opens up to Gi about becoming a mum at 24 whilst completing her doctor training, and discusses what being a step parent means to her. Plus, Emily shares the story of her third birth for the first time, the complications of which led to the realisation that Belle would be her last child. Emily also has a book coming out! Incredible Things Your Body Can Do is Emily's debut picture book that teaches children about their bodies from an early age. Aimed at children aged 3 and up, Incredible Things Your Body Can Do celebrates the human body and its amazing abilities. Make sure you preorder your copy here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.