Happy Mum Happy Baby: Recent Episodes
Giovanna Fletcher
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 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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Today on Happy Mum Happy Baby, Gi is joined by TV presenter, relationship expert, entrepreneur, father and husband, Paul C Brunson. Paul is well known for his work on shows such as Celebs Go Dating and MAFS and on this week's episode, Gi has the absolute pleasure of hearing about Paul's own relationship with his wife Jill and their two sons, Liam and Kingston. They discuss moving children abroad, homeschooling, raising boys and much more!
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On this month's Parenting SOS, Gi is joined by leading Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist, Emma Pomroy. Learning to communicate and express yourself isn’t something that comes naturally to all children. and Emma is passionate about enabling parents and families with the tools to make all children confident and competent communicators. As always on Parenting SOS, we'll be answering our communities' questions with this month's focus on language and speech development.
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Its strictly babies this week as Giovanna is joined by everyone's favourite dancers, Janette Manrara & Aljaž Škorjanec. Janette and Aljaz discuss life with their baby girl, Lyra, Janette's journey back to the dancefloor post caesarean section and Aljaz's role as a hands on super dad!
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This week, Giovanna is joined by TV and Radio presenter Jenni Falconer. Jenni is host of 'Runpod' and came into the studio days after completing the London Marathon! They discuss Jenni's beautiful relationship with her daughter, Ella as well as remembering Jenni's journey back to running post birth.
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This week, Gi's guest is the inspirational and award winning author, poet and mother, Jessica Urlichs. Jessica Urlichs is a bestselling author ("From One Mother To Another" and writes about the "beautiful messy" of motherhood and life. Jessica and Gi discuss her approach to writing and life with her 3 young children.
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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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On this month's episode of Parenting SOS, Gi is joined by Eve Squires and Gemma Fryer, founders of Calm and Bright Sleep Support and authors of 'Love To Sleep'. Eve and Gemma are THE Sleep Support Specialists and are here to answer all of your sleep related conundrums! Eve & Gem talk about why sleep training has such a bad rep, the impact of sleep deprivation on our mental and physical health and what we can do about it. They deep dive into our community’s questions, covering topics from night wakes to night feeds, the dynamics of siblings sharing rooms and much more!
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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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Hollie McNish is a poet and author who came to prominence with her poetry and parenting memoir 'Nobody Told Me'. Her unique style paints a beautiful and heartwarming chronicle on a life as a new parent in modern Britain. Gi and Hollie discuss pregnancy birth and reading as well as touring with Little One!
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Wellness and pregnancy, when those urges come what should you be eating? Gi's guest this week is the creator of Deliciously Ella and mother of two, Ella Mills. We discuss pregnancy diets, home births and hear a true love story!
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How much do you know about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and it's connection to fertility? Are you believing some of the myths out there surrounding the condition? On this month's Parenting SOS episode, Gi meets the nutritionist Lauren Johnson Reynolds, aka @LondonWellnessCoach.
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No one said being a parent was easy, but are we as honest as we could be? Blogger Victoria Emes is someone who isn't afraid to say it like it is. Gi speaks to Victoria about the realities of her parenthood journey - including grief, going sober and of course, lots of poo.
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Festival lovers, this one's for you. This week Gi meets the co-founder of Camp Bestival, Josie da Bank. We cover camping tips, how to create a festival feel at home and the challenges of raising four boys at different ages.
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This week Gi finds out all about her future niece! Actress and author Carrie Hope Fletcher - aka Gi’s sister-in-law - discusses her pregnancy journey and how she feels about becoming a first time mum.
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What is the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit? And what can you expect if your baby is taken in? On this month's Parenting SOS, Gi meets the clinical psychologist Dr Frankie Harrison, to drill down on the facts of NICU and what parents can do to make this experience less scary.
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Gi speaks to the actress Mia McKenna-Bruce - star of the new coming-of-age film How To Have Sex - on mum guilt, episiotomies and rocking the red carpet pregnant.
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We're back with a brand new season! And what better way to kick it off than hearing from Britain's favourite dancing queen Oti Mabuse, who has just become a first time mum.
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In the last episode of Giovanna's favourite repeats, we hear from Chris and Rosie Ramsey - the dynamic comedy duo behind Sh**ged Married Annoyed.
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Parenting SOS is back! Every month, Gi will be delving deep into the topics you care most about, and the questions you need answered. This week is Parent Mental Health Day, and to mark the occasion we explore the ways you can protect your mental well-being throughout parenthood. Gi speaks to NSPCC Local Campaigns Manager Emma Motherwell and actor T'Nia Miller, a campaigns ambassador at the NSPCC, to find out how the charity is supporting mums and dads.
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All this month, we're bringing back some of Gi's favourite episodes from across the years. This week we hear from TV presenter Jeff Brazier about raising his two sons. This episode was originally recorded in 2019, ten years on from the tragic passing of Jade Goody - mother to Jeff's two boys.
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As team Happy Mum Happy Baby prepares for a brand new season, we hear some of Gi's favourite interviews from the past 7 years. This week, originally recorded in season 1 back in 2017, its Gi's other half, Tom Fletcher!
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It's Christmas! and to celebrate, Gi is joined by Mike and Alison Battle aka Mr and Mrs Lapland. Mike and Alison have set up the UK's biggest Christmas wonderland and they join Gi to discuss the magic of Christmas. Mike and Alison have four sons who are now all in their twenties and they recall each birth story as well as how their roles as parents have changed over the years.
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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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This week Giovanna is joined by her good friends, Harry and Izzy Judd. Harry is the drummer in McFly and Izzy is an author and mindfulness practitioner. The Judd's have 3 children, Lola, Kit and Lockie. The couple discuss the different journeys they've been on with their children's births including Izzy's journey with IVF.
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This week Gi is joined by TV presenter and Heart FM DJ Zoe Hardman. Zoe discusses being step mum to Isla and mum to Kit and Luna and also opens up about her journey with early menopause.
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Gi is joined by Josh Patterson, former "Made in Chelsea" star and now an ultra-endurance athlete and mental health advocate. In this episode, he candidly discusses the ups and downs of his journey, from his days in the spotlight to becoming a dad. He opens up about co-parenting, the dynamics of a blended family, and the importance of creating a positive, supportive environment for his daughter, India.
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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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Gi is joined by reality TV star Charlotte Crosby. Now engaged and a mum to little Alba, Charlotte gets real about her life and motherhood journey. She opens up about her tough experience with an ectopic pregnancy and how it changed her outlook on life and motherhood. Charlotte also shares why choosing a C-section for Alba’s birth was the right call for her. Plus, she talks about how she's nailing the mum-life balance, handling motherhood and her bustling career with surprising ease.
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Gi is joined by Louisa Lytton, a talented actress known for her roles in hit British TV shows like "EastEnders" and "The Bill." Louisa's world took a turn when she stepped into the journey of pregnancy and motherhood, all while keeping up with her bustling acting career. Juggling these roles wasn't without its challenges, and the pressure of her job only added to the mix. Amidst all this, Louisa's story is one of joy and resilience. In this episode, she opens up about her time on "EastEnders," revealing heartwarming stories of support from her co-stars and talking honestly about the guilt and internal struggle faced by many mums-to-be caught between their careers and exciting changes ahead.
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Gi is joined by Nekoda Smythe-Davis, a powerhouse in judo celebrated for her 2014 Commonwealth Games gold and World Championship medals in 2017 and 2018. However, a challenging chapter began for Nekoda when a severe concussion during training in 2019 disrupted her trajectory. This setback, magnified by the global pandemic, posed a threat to her 2020 Olympic dreams. Amidst this, a beacon of joy emerged in 2021 when Nekoda became a mother, welcoming her daughter Ryia. In this episode, Nekoda shares her decision on why she returned to the sport, her adaptation to motherhood alongside intense training, and her newfound vulnerability to criticism during competitions.
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Gi welcomes back Montana Brown, the Love Island star turned businesswoman, who recently embraced motherhood with the birth of her son, Jude Isaiah O'Connor. Just over three months postpartum, Montana delves into the highs and lows of motherhood, touching on challenges like breastfeeding and societal pressures surrounding child milestones. Having been raised by a single parent, Montana expresses her newfound admiration for single mothers, acknowledging the immense challenges they face.
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This week Gi is joined by a true pop culture icon and literary star. She's a force as a Spice Girl and now, a New York Times bestselling author - Geri Halliwell! Geri opens up about the wonders and challenges of motherhood. From lessons on the Titanic and tractors (all thanks to her son’s unique curiosities) to the pivotal importance of being wholly present for your children. Plus, for all the book lovers, get an exclusive glimpse into the world of her latest novel, "Rosie Frost and the Falcon Queen."
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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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The Kabs family are one of social media's most cherished families, celebrated for their musical videos that feature the whole family. Mother Chan and Father Tay sit down with Gi to discuss their journey from teenage parenthood to raising a family of 3 kids. They delve into the many challenges they've faced, from sleepless nights to giving birth and body image.
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Gi is joined by TV personality, presenter, and former ballroom dancer, Scarlett Moffatt. You might recognise her from ‘Gogglebox’ or remember when she took the crown on 'I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!' in 2016. But today, Scarlett takes us on a different journey: motherhood. Scarlett opens up about her journey into motherhood. From the challenges of premature birth and hospital stays to the joys of bonding through breastfeeding and watching baby Jude grow. Scarlett's experiences are a testament to the complexities and joys of being a new mum.
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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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Gi is joined by singer songwriter, Now how many mums can say they’ve won a Grammy, a Brit award, and been nominated for the Mercury Prize before releasing their debut album? Kamille can. In this episode, she has an open discussion about her career and the rewarding journey of motherhood. The conversation highlights her newfound resilience and assertiveness, which is complemented by a zero-tolerance attitude towards stressors that don't merit their time or energy. Kamille can't help but share her bubbling excitement for her upcoming album, K1.
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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.
Gi is joined by Ashley James – a model, DJ, and fellow mum. Ashley opens up about her own experiences as a mother, the pressures she felt from society, and her own self-doubts. She discusses breastfeeding, postpartum body image, and the perceived judgments from others. The conversation also highlights the challenges of being a new mom, the societal fixation on "baby weight" and the pressure to bounce back.
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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
Gi is joined by TOWIE star Lydia Bright to discuss pregnancy, birth and co-parenting her 3 year old daughter, Loretta.
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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.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion around the theme of miscarriage. If you think you may find this difficult to listen to, please choose another episode.
This week Giovanna is joined by Demi Stokes, England’s esteemed left-back footballer. Demi opens up about her and her partner Katie's path to becoming parents, sharing their real-life experiences with IVF, preeclampsia, surrogacy, and handling racism.
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This week Giovanna is joined by Clair and James Buckley. James is best known for his role as Jay in The Inbetweeners and Clair is a model and actress. The Buckleys have 2 sons, Harrison and Jude (named after their mutual love of The Beatles) and they join Gi to discuss the ups and downs of a house full of boys!
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Gi is back with a brand new series and our first guest is our first ever expectant mum! Gi caught up with Love Island Star and businesswoman Montana Brown just a few weeks before she gave birth to her first child, Jude Isaiah O'Connor earlier this week. They discuss her pregnancy journey and her hopes for the future.
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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.
Continuing the discussion on the topic of paternal mental health, Gi chats with Lilly Pebbles and her husband, Rich. They delve into Rich's personal journey with paternal mental health and his struggles with health anxiety.
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Gi chats with Elliot Rae. Elliot 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.
Gi chats with Katherine 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.
Katherine 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
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.
Gi chats with Amanda Jenner, the UK's Toilet Training Expert, diving into the complicated and often challenging process of potty training. Amanda shares her professional experience and tips, exploring various strategies for successful potty training and engagement tactics for children. The conversation covers the nuances of gender-specific training, how to manage training regression and the potential role of rewards. Amanda's advice offers critical support for parents embarking on or currently navigating this significant milestone in their child's development.
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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.
Gi chats with Samantha Woodham, a seasoned family law barrister who knows the ins and outs of divorce and co-parenting. Samantha shares her wisdom on avoiding common mistakes, mitigating the impact on children, and maintaining a cordial approach. They discuss practical co-parenting tips and life after divorce, emphasising the importance of communication and empathy in creating a nurturing and positive atmosphere for children.
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Gi is back with a new series of Parenting SOS. In this first episode, we discuss how parents can tackle the cost of living crisis and make every penny count with Gemma Bird (@moneymumofficial). We'll be answering questions from the Happy Mum community and discussing practical ways to help parents manage finances.
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Before Giovanna returns next week for a new season of Happy Mum Happy Baby: Parenting SOS, we have a special episode of the podcast with Made In Chelsea faves, Ollie and Gareth. The Locke Locke's are pregnant and join Giovanna to talk about their surrogacy journey and the impending arrival of their twins!
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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.
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.
On this week's Happy Mum Happy baby Gi discusses surrogacy with Doug and Sanjay AKA The Travelling Gays.
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JLS singer Aston Merrygold and his wife, dancer, Sarah join Giovanna to discuss life with their 2 young boys, Grayson and Macaulay.
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Gi's guest this week is model, TV presenter and mum of three, Vogue WIlliams.
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New mum and old friend, Jess Wright joins Giovanna to discuss the birth of her baby boy Presley.
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This week Giovanna is joined by presenter, podcaster and mum of three, Gabby Logan.
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On this week's Happy Mum Happy Baby, Gi is joined by Sophie Hinchliffe. Sophie is a mum of two and after finding fame as an influencer obsessed with cleaning, she has become a Sunday Times best selling author and has just released her first Children's book, 'Welcome to Hinch Farm'.
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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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TV's favourite sisters, Sam and Billie join Gi to chat Mummy Diaries, birthing stories and how three can be a handful!
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Singer, dancer and former Pussycat Dolls member, Kimberly Wyatt joins Giovanna to discuss her life as a mum of three.
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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,
In the second of our bonus episodes to celebrate the launch of Giovanna Fletcher: Made In Italy on ITV, Gi is joined by her sister, Giorgina and brother, Mario as they reminisce on growing up together and the parenting lessons they have learned from each other!
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In this special bonus episode to celebrate the launch of 'Giovanna Fletcher: Made In Italy' on ITV, Gi talks parenting with her dad, Big Mario Falcone!
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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.
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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Actress Jo Joyner discusses her journey with IVF and life with her twins Edie and Freddie.
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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.
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YouTubers and entrepreneurs Zoe Sugg and Alfie Deyes discuss life with their first baby, Ottilie.
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Giovanna's guest this week is actress, model, TV panelist - wife to Robbie and mum of four, Ayda Williams.
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Giovanna's guest on this episode is writer and journalist, Freddy McConnell. Freddy is a queer transgender man and solo dad of two.
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Giovanna's guest on this episode is writer and journalist, Freddy McConnell. Freddy is a queer transgender man and solo dad of two.
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This week Gi is joined by radio presenter and DadPod host, Dave Berry.
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This week Gi is joined by radio presenter and DadPod host, Dave Berry.
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Rapper & broadcaster, Casyo ‘Krept’ Johnson and health & beauty influencer, Sasha Ellese join Gi to discuss co-parenting and co-founding their own baby care brand.
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Rapper & broadcaster, Casyo ‘Krept’ Johnson and health & beauty influencer, Sasha Ellese join Gi to discuss co-parenting and co-founding their own baby care brand.
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This week, Giovanna is joined by The Only Way Is Essex's, Georgia Kousoulou, wife to Tommy and mum to Brody.
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This week, Giovanna is joined by The Only Way Is Essex's, Georgia Kousoulou, wife to Tommy and mum to Brody.
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For the first episode in the new season, Giovanna is joined by her good friend Kelsey Parker, who sadly lost her husband Tom to a brain tumour earlier this year when Kelsey was pregnant with their second child. Gi discusses life and motherhood after Tom. This episode contains real and difficult conversations around death, please only listen if it feels safe for you.
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For the first episode in the new season, Giovanna is joined by her good friend Kelsey Parker, who sadly lost her husband Tom to a brain tumour earlier this year when Kelsey was pregnant with their second child. Gi discusses life and motherhood after Tom. This episode contains real and difficult conversations around death, please only listen if it feels safe for you.
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Gi is back and talking 'sleep' with holistic sleeping coach and Founder of Sleeping Bunnies Anna Knight. The pair discuss why our babies sometimes struggle to nod off, how to remedy that, sleeping tips for parents and answer your listener questions.
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In this episode of 'Asking For A Friend' Gi is joined by Anna Whitehouse, author and founder of Mother Pukkaa, Anna and Gi discuss everything around flexible working - why we should have it, how to ask for it and answer your listener questions.
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In this episode of 'Asking For A Friend', Gi begins to better understand postnatal depression with writer, TV presenter and NHS GP Dr Punam Krishan. The two discuss everything from normalising conversations around depression and how to cope with these feelings. Dr Punam is medically trained in this area, but she also suffered from postnatal depression and opens up about her experiences.
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This week on 'Asking For A Friend' Gi is joined by registered nutritionist and best selling author Charlotte Stirling-Reed to talk about everything weaning! The pair discuss everything around eating habits, when to introduce foods and they answer your listener questions.
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In this episode of 'Asking For A Friend' Gi dives into pre and postnatal health with fitness expert and public speaker Shakira Akabusi. They pair discuss everything from exercise to breastfeeding, recovery times to staying fit during pregnancy.
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This week on Asking For A Friend, Gi is joined by End-of-Life Doula, Anna Lyons and progressive funeral director, Louise Winter to discuss how to navigate difficult conversations around death and illness.
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This week on 'Asking For A Friend', Gi discusses Vulnerability with author of 'But Why?', Clemmie Telford. From answering difficult questions from kids to having an open conversation with yourself, Gi and Clemmie talk about feeling lost and when to ask for help.
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This week on 'Asking For A Friend' Gi discusses Pelvic Floor Health with founder of Pevic Roar and author of 'Why Did No One Tell Me?, Emma Brockwell. With tips on how to keep your pelvic floor healthy and your questions answered on everything from excercising when pregnant to urinary incontinence.
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In this episode of 'Asking For A Friend' Gi is joined by illustrator, mum and author of 'You Are Positively Awesome', Stacie Swift. The pair discuss everything around parental mental health, practising self love and answer your listener questions around wellbeing.
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In our very first Asking For A Friend episode, Gi is joined by Dr Megan Rossi, a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist with a PhD in gut health to discuss how the microbes in your stomach can impact the physical and mental health of mother and child.
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Introducing 'Happy Mum Happy Baby: Asking For A Friend', a brand new incarnation of the show where Gi will be speaking to leading parenting experts and asking your questions about the issues that affect us all through our parenting journeys. From your pelvic floor to mental health, weaning to bed-wetting and teething to trauma, we got it all covered. Make sure you submit your questions for our experts by heading over to Giovanna's socials! @mrsgifletcher
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In this week's episode, Giovanna is joined by none other than diving extraordinaire, and keen knitter, Tom Daley. The pair sit down to talk all things fatherhood and the ins and the outs of surrogacy.
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Joining Gi today is Marvyn from Dope Black Dads, an organisation that provides a safe space for fathers who wish to discuss their experiences of being black, a parent and masculinity in the modern world.
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Psychotherapist, bestselling author of Mind Over Mother and mum to three, Anna Mathur is today's guest.
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Joining Gi today is James from the DIY Dads. He's a DIY lover, gardener and an advocate for LGBTQ+ parenting and adoptive families.
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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.
Blogger and campaigner Not a Fictional Mum fights for equality and acceptance for all families. In 2019 she became a full-time mother to a son who just happens to be adopted. Gi hears about her experiences of IVF and adoption and learns why campaigning is so important to her.
Please be aware, this episode contains discussion about miscarriage.
BAFTA winner, author and former Children’s Laureate Malorie Blackman OBE is on the podcast! She speaks to Gi about her experience of miscarriage and raising her daughter who’s now in her 20s.
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Today Gi chats to co-founder and managing director of Musicalize and father of five Ben Anderson (AKA The Diary of a Dad.) Together they explore everything he’s learnt since becoming a dad- from placentas being delivered to the power of communication. Ben also talks about the very difficult experience of his twins being born at 21 weeks and passing away shortly after birth.
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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.
Today Gi chats to Laura Jackson- presenter, columnist and CEO of online market Glassette about the joys of being a mum!
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Gi’s guest today is actress, comedian, author of ‘My Child and Other Mistakes’ and mother of one Ellie Jane Taylor. They chat about Ellie not feeling maternal before deciding to have a child but how she now believes her baby has opened her heart and made her a nicer person.
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Comedian Josh Widdicombe is Gi’s first guest of the new series! They have a giggle about the joys of family life; explore why Josh decided to start his chart-topping parenting podcast and discuss how he juggles late-night gigs with being a dad.
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In the last mini episode of this series, Gi listens back to a moving interview with one of her oldest friends, violinist and mother of two Izzy Judd. Izzy and Gi met through their husbands, who are in a band together. In this clip, Izzy describes her journey with anxiety, infertility, miscarriage and undergoing IVF.
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Annie Mac, or Annie Macmanus, is on the show! Author, presenter and DJ chats to Gi about juggling loud late nights with being a mum, taking the decision to leave Radio 1 after 17 years and finally getting to put her kids to bed.
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Father of two and pop star in Steps, Ian ‘H’ Watkins is today’s guest. Gi hears about H’s experience of surrogacy, taking his kids on tour with Steps and making the most of his platform to fly the flag for people in the LGBTQ+ community. Please note this episode contains conversation about miscarriage.
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In this mini episode, Gi chats to Sarah Turner AKA ‘The Unmumsy Mum’ about her writing that explores those less than picture-perfect parenting moments.
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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 practitionerSafiyya 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.
Gi is joined by ex-Coventry City player turned reality star Ashley Cain and partner aesthetic practitionerSafiyya 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 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.
In this ‘baby-size’ episode, Gi listens back to her chat with her husband, musician and writer Tom Fletcher. Recorded in 2017, they chat about how Tom navigated being a birthing partner and the often less discussed daddy guilt.
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Gi catches up with friend from ‘I’m a Celebrity’, presenter and father of two, Vernon Kay. Vernon chats about being a dad to two girls, from getting excited about his daughter’s first music festival and turning into his own father.
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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.
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!
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.
Gi meets a couple The Guardian have named “The UK’s most influential LGBT Power Couple.” Captain Hannah Graf MBE is an Officer of the British Army serving with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. In 2013 she came out as a transgender woman and became one of the highest-ranking transgender soldiers within the British Army. Jake Graf is an award-winning director, writer and actor known for his roles in ’The Danish Girl' and ‘Colette’', ’. After meeting in 2015, last year they welcomed their first child into the world.
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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.
In this episode, Gi chats with sports pundit, TV presenter and Paralympic medallist Ade Adepitan and his wife, singer Linda Harrison.
To kick off the new series, Gi is joined by Greg Rutherford, MBE, former track and field athlete who specialised in long jump. He represented Great Britain at the Olympics, World and European Championships, and England at the Commonwealth Games. He’s also Masterchef Celebrity champion for 2019 and is planning to compete in the GB bobsleigh team at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing! Greg is a father of three and in this episode he shares his experience of supporting his partner through severe hyperemesis.
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Wellness, fashion and former Made in Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh joins Gi this week to reflect on her first year as a mother. They discuss emotional wellbeing, reflux, cracked nipples and dealing with her baby's hip dysplasia diagnosis.
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This week's episode is with Africa Daley-Clarke AKA, The Vitamin D Project. Africa is an Interior Stylist and mother of three.
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This week Gi meets with long-time friends, actors Tom and Laura Hopper. They share their story of becoming parents and how they've dealt with their son's recent autism diagnosis.
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Cancer, surrogacy and miracles that come in threes... Kreena Dhiman (of The Intended Parent podcast) shares the unique and hugely inspirational story of how she became a mother to four children.
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Journalist and TV presenter Steph McGovern joins Gi to talk about how she's juggled motherhood with her career – plus thoughts on Irish dancing and projectile watermelon!
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Actress and mum of three, Jennifer Garner joins Gi to share her story of motherhood – and explains how her new film Yes Day is all about letting kids make the rules.
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This week Gi is joined by dancer and mum Chloe Gill alongside popstar husband JB Gill, from JLS. This episode contains discussions around difficult births and postpartum recovery – and may not be suitable for all listeners.
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Gi is joined by presenter, podcaster and mum of two, Edith Bowman.
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This week Gi is joined by presenter, politician and eleven time Paralympic gold medalist, Tanni Grey-Thompson.
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Gi is back for season 7 with TV legends Richard and Judy!
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In this special bonus edition of Happy Mum Happy Baby, Gi is joined by @mothers2mothers Mentor, Nozi Samela. Nozi discusses how the organisation helped guide her through an HIV - positive diagnosis at 19 years old, when she was 6 months pregnant.
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Joe Wicks returns to the podcast to discuss baby number two and becoming the nations lockdown PE teacher.
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In the final episode of the series, Giovanna is joined by Samantha Cameron.
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Gi is joined by fellow Baby Club presenter and Dadvenger, Nigel Clarke.
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Actress, comedian and mum of three, Sally Phillips is Giovanna's guest this week.
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Author Liv Thorne AKA Liv's Alone joins Giovanna to share her journey with sperm donation.
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Giovanna is joined by midwife, mum and hypnobirthing teacher, Illy Morrison to discuss motherhood, birth rights, birth trauma and racial inequality in childbirth
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Lifestyle vlogger, Sunday Times bestseller and mum Lily Pebbles is this week's guest.
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This week's Happy Mum is Baby Spice AKA Emma Bunton!
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Gi is joined by presenter, writer and mother of two, Dawn O'Porter.
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Gi is joined by award winning solo artist Paloma Faith.
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This week Gi is joined by Endy McKay, Natalie Duvall and Carina White from Dope Black Mums.
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We're back for season 6 and to kick things off Gi is joined by celebrated children's author and the 2019 Children's Laureate, Cressida Cowell to discuss how raising a child is not too different from training a dragon!
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In this special bonus episode, to celebrate the Apple TV release of ‘Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth’ , Giovanna is joined by best selling author Oliver Jeffers who's book the film is based on.
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In this bonus edition, Gi is joined by the Founder and CEO of Peanut, MIchelle Kennedy.
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Singer, author and everyone's favourite judge, Alesha Dixon joins Gi for the final episode of the series to discuss being a mum to Azura and Anaya.
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This week Gi is joined by author, journalist, mum, grandma and Bake Off judge, Prue Leith.
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Gi is joined by chart topping Roxanne Hoyle AKA LadBabyMum.
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Ferne joins Gi to discuss life with her daughter, Sunday Skye, being a mum in the public eye and prolapse.
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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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Lorraine Kelly OBE joins Giovanna this week to discuss how she managed motherhood and those early mornings!
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Gi is joined by comedian Isma Almas who shares her incredible story of being a gay Pakistani woman going through the process of adoption. Plus as a special bonus stay tuned to the very end of the episode to hear an exclusive preview of the audiobook version of Gi's new book 'Letters on Motherhood'.
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In this special episode, The Duchess of Cambridge joins Giovanna Fletcher to talk about the importance of the early years in her first ever podcast interview. Having met in Birmingham at the launch of her landmark survey ‘5 Big Questions on the Under Fives’, they sat down after a joint visit to LEYF Stockwell Gardens Nursery to talk about the work that has built up to this landmark survey and some of their shared experiences as mothers to three children.
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Kate Ferdinand joins Gi to discuss the realities of becoming a step-family.
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Giovanna is joined by Mother Pukka founder Anna Whitehouse.
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Gi kicks off Series 5 with the gorgeous singer-songwriter, podcaster and mother, Jessie Ware!
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In this special bonus episode, Gi is joined by Kaytee Jones AKA thenursemum. In 2017, Kaytee, a student nurse gave birth to Jaxon who was born with a life-threatening heart condition, multiple co-morbidities and several syndromes. Kaytee has been documenting her life with Jaxon on her blog thenursemum.
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Its the final leg of Happy Mum Happy Baby Live and we're in Birmingham with Jamelia!
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This week's episode come live from Gateshead with Bryony Gordon.
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The live tour hits The Queen Elizabeth Hall in London with Ore and Portia Oduba.
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The tour reaches Glasgow with Helen Flanagan!
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The tour continues and this week we're in Leeds with new mum, Gemma Atkinson.
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We're on tour! Yes, its Happy Mum Happy Baby Live and in this first edition, Giovanna is joined on stage in Manchester by Christine McGuinness.
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In this bonus edition of the podcast, Giovanna is joined by Shaun T of Insanity fame.
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Gi is joined by singer, songwriter and mother, Katherine Jenkins!
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On this week's Happy Mum Happy Baby, Gi is joined by TV personality and founder of the baby skin-care brand Fifi & Friends, Tamara Ecclestone.
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Blogger, author and Kidscape ambassador Rachaele AKA Part-Time Working Mummy joins Gi this week.
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Gi is joined by author, broadcaster, journalist and mum of 2 - Caitlin Moran.
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This week, Giovanna is joined by the Queen of Wellbeing and mum of five, Liz Earle.
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Giovanna is joined by beauty expert and mum of four, Caroline Hirons.
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Gi is joined by Arlene and her daughter Alana AND newborn baby Lila - our first baby on the podcast!!
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Stars of 'Sh**ged. Married.Annoyed', Chris and Rosie join Gi to discuss raising their son Robin and how they coped with miscarriage.
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Jeff Brazier joins Giovanna this week to discuss his journey as father to sons Bobby and Freddie ; ten years on from the tragic passing of their mum, Jade Goody.
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For the first episode in season 4, Gi is joined by chef, author, presenter and mum of 3, Nadiya Hussein.
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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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Gi is joined by Katie Piper for a very special Live edition of Happy Mum Happy Baby, recorded at The Shaw Theatre in London.
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Giovanna is joined in the studio by food writer, journalist and food poverty activist Jack Monroe. Jack shares her personal journey of raising her own child against a backdrop of financial hardship and how she now works to help and inspire other families who are struggling to keep their families fed.
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Its the end of Series 3 and Emma Willis is back on the podcast to discuss her training as a midwife for her new TV documentary.
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In Baby Loss Awareness Week, Giovanna is joined by Amanda Holden to share her personal story. For more information and to help raise awareness visit https://babyloss-awareness.org
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Sisters Sam and Nic Chapman AKA Pixiwoo join Giovanna to discuss their difficult childhood and how its impacted their own parenting journeys.
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Gi is joined by Simon Hooper AKA Father Of Daughters to hear what life is like living in a house full of girls!
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This week Gi is joined by former Miss England and fellow McFly mum, Georgia Jones.
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GI is joined by new dad, Joe Wicks AKA The Body Coach to discuss his first few weeks of Fatherhood.
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'Mummy Blogger' and founder of Make Motherhood diverse, Candice Braithwaite joins Giovanna.
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This week Gi is joined by Deborah James aka @Bowelbabe and CoppaFeell! Boobette, Tracie Gledhill to discuss motherhood and living with cancer.
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Motherhood, beauty and lifestyle star, Louise Pentland AKA Sprinkle of Glitter joins Gi to discuss life with her little ones, Darcy and Pearl.
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Gi kicks off season 3 with father, presenter and Strictly winner, Ore Oduba. hey discuss dad guilt, bonding and nappy changing!
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In this special bonus episode of the podcast, Gi is joined by Play expert Amanda Gummer, Vlogger Charlotte Taylor and Let Toys Be Toys campaigner Jess Day to explore the importance of letting kids be kids through play.
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Gi is joined by Jo Malone MBE, Founder of Jo Loves to discuss overcoming sickness pre and post birth, building a business empire whilst building a family and being a mum to a teenage boy.
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Giovanna is joined by new mum, TV and radio host, Angela Scanlon to discuss the first few weeks of life with her daughter, Ruby.
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This week's guest is parenting, lifestyle and fashion blogger, Susie Verrill. Gi and Susie discuss being mums to boys and mums supporting eachother on social media.
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Gi is joined this week by beauty blogger and new mum, Fleur De Force to discuss what to put in your maternity bag and how to deal with those first few months.
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The One Show's Alex Jones joins Gi this week to chat breastfeeding, baby groups and going back to work.
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Mother, producer, broadcaster and RedNoseDay director, Emma Freud joins GI this week to talk about being a mum of four, being entertained by teenagers and juggling work and motherhood.
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This week, Gi is joined by actress, singer, songwriter and Girls Aloud member, Kimberly Walsh. Gi and Kimberly discuss body image, breastfeeding and their boisterous play dates!
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This week on the podcast, Gi speaks about baby loss with Elle Wright and Michelle Cottle. MIchelle and Elle share their experiences and thoughts on life, pregnancy and parenting after loss on their brilliant blogs Feathering The Empty nest and Dear Orla and talk to Gi about how to navigate life when the plan doesn't go to plan.
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This week, Gi is joined by Ant Middleton - ex-elite forces operator, adventurer and father of five. The SAS: Who Dares Wins instructor discusses leaving his family for long periods of time, almost missing the birth of his son and finally letting his emotions in.
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Season 2 kicks off with the lovely Davina McCall who joins Gi to talk birthing experiences, body image, mum guilt and how she juggles being one of the Uk's best loved TV presenters alongside being a mum.
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In the final episode of this series Gi is joined by her husband and McFly frontman Tom Fletcher to discuss parenting from a father's perspective. They discuss their experiences as a hypnobirthing couple, bonding struggles, and being a dad on tour. Happy mum, happy dad?
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TV and radio presenter Fearne Cotton talks to Giovanna about finding happiness as a mum, negotiating the pressures of other people’s standards, and breastfeeding in public.
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This week, Gi is joined in the studio by the Unmumsy Mum herself, Sarah Turner to discuss expectations verses reality, the importance of honesty and wanting a girl in a brood of boys.
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Author Paige Toon joins Giovanna to discuss writing books whilst having babies, how much breastfeeding can hurt and taking little ones on planes.
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Author, midwife and mother of daughters Clemmie Hooper joins Gi to talk about her work in the delivery room, hypnobirthing, and her own pregnancies (including twins!).
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Rochelle Humes joins Gi this week to discuss mum guilt, umbilical cords and placenta capsules.
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This week, Giovanna is joined by fellow McFly mum, Izzy Judd. Izzy talks openly and honestly about the reality of dealing with fertility struggles and having IVF as well as becoming a mum for the second time.
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Frankie Bridge joins Giovanna this week to discuss being a mum to two boys, body confidence and severe morning sickness.
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Gi is joined by Jo Elvin, Editor-in-Chief of British Glamour to discuss the realties of being a working mum, adjusting to life with a newborn and not enjoying baby classes.
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In this first episode, Gi invites Emma Willis over for a cup of tea to talk about motherhood, making time for yourself and how having kids can affect your confidence.
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Here a sneak preview of Giovanna's first episode with special guest, Emma Willis.
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