Thriving & Surviving

In this episode of Thriving & Surviving, we’re having an honest, unfiltered conversation about the realities of motherhood, routines, and letting go of impossible expectations.

We talk about what mornings really look like behind the scenes, from strict routines that keep neurodivergent children regulated, to the chaos that comes when plans change. We dive into nursery mornings vs school mornings, working around childcare, and w...

We share honest, open conversations about women’s health, including the reality of being dismissed by healthcare professionals, living with endometriosis and adenomyosis, and the impact these conditions can have on fertility, postpartum care and everyday life.

We read listener stories and discuss diagnosis delays, navigating the NHS, smear tests, treatment options, and the ongoing need for better awareness, education and support ar...

In this episode we explore the modern “village” — the friends, family and groups who support parents. We share how we met at baby group, the value of mum-friends, and the realities of single parenting, grandparents’ help, and finding support when it’s missing.

This episode covers the challenges of planning life around children, juggling social life and guilt, and why non‑biological family and trusted role models matter just as much...

In this episode of Thriving and Surviving we sit down with Vicky, the powerhouse behind Edit Clinics. Vicky became a mum at just 20 years old and built her freelance makeup business from home while caring for a newborn. No childcare, no perfect plan, just pure grit and passion.

We talk about what it really looks like to juggle motherhood and entrepreneurship in the early days. The identity shifts, the loneliness, the pressure to sh...

In this episode we dive into the growing pressure parents feel around Christmas and the expectations that social media adds to the mix. From Christmas Eve boxes to Elf on the Shelf to perfectly curated festive traditions, it can feel like everyone is doing more and you’re somehow doing less. We talk honestly about what actually matters, how to release the guilt and how to create a Christmas that feels calm, aligned and meaningful f...

In our very first episode, we’re diving straight into the truth about what it really looks like to juggle life as single mums — the messy bits, the emotional bits, the moments no one sees, and the strength it takes to keep going.

This episode is raw, honest, and exactly why we created Thriving & Surviving — to remind you that you’re not alone, and you don’t have to pretend everything is perfect.

If you’ve ever felt stretched to...

Welcome to Thriving & Surviving — the unapologetically honest podcast about juggling business, motherhood, and life, without losing yourself along the way.

Join Ella & Grace, two best friends, single mums, and business owners, as we dive into the real, unfiltered side of running a beauty empire, raising kids, keeping the social life alive, and trying to stay sane (and maybe a little bit glam) while doing it all.

Expect laug...