Happy Mum Happy Baby
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Everybody needs good Neighbours — and this week, Gi’s joined by the ultimate one! Singer, actor, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat LEGEND Jason Donovan opens up about the highs and lows of fame, his struggle with addiction, and the life-changing decision he made after becoming a dad for the first time.
Plus, he opens up about the challenges and rewards of watching his three children grow up and what they've taugh...
Turn It Up as this week we’re joined by perhaps our most pregnant guest yet...? the incredible singer and pop superstar, Pixie Lott!
Pixie chats with Gi about her second pregnancy, from what it’s like to perform while heavily pregnant to how she’s helping her toddler get ready to become a big sibling.
Plus, Pixie opens up about how meditation has helped her through some of life’s tougher moments.
Roll out the red carpet because this week we welcome the one and only Keira Knightley to the Happy Mum Happy Baby studio!
She's known all around the world for her unforgettable roles in Pride and Prejudice, Love Actually, Pirates of the Caribbean and Bend It Like Beckham (just to name a few!). Now a proud mum of two, Keira sits down with Giovanna for a brilliantly unfiltered conversation about the h...
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In this bonus episode, Giovanna appears on a brand new podcast, ‘And The Award Goes To….’. It’s the awards show that’s also a podcast, where guests dish out five awards across five categories created especially for her
So listen in, as Gi offers up her winners for a whole host of awards, including the Best Line From a Film, the Best Way to Keep The Kids Entertained and The Best Gift ...
For this month's Parenting SOS, Gi is joined by the wonderful Midwife Pip to chat all things pregnancy and postpartum.
From the rollercoaster of pregnancy hormones to who is actually in the delivery room, Pip shares what to expect every step of the way. Plus, she sets the record straight on some of the biggest birth myths, like does having sex actually induce labour??
A must-listen for anyone getting ready to welcome their li...
Put your feet up and get cosy, this episode of Happy Mum Happy Baby comes straight to you from Gi’s sofa! And who better to join her than Mrs Saturday Night, Tess Daly!
Tess has been a familiar face on our screens for over two decades, but what does motherhood look like beyond the glitter of the Strictly ballroom?
Gi and Tess dive into sleepless nights, the trials and triumphs of raising teenagers, and the importance of frien...
They don't get more iconic than this... this week Giovanna welcomes EastEnders legend and ultimate hun, Natalie Cassidy!
Natalie and Gi talk about growing up in the public eye, the rollercoaster of raising teens, and how her feelings about her body image have shifted over the years.
Plus, Natalie opens up about navigating grief after the death of her parents.
You can read more about Natalie's journey in her memoir Happy Da...
This week on Happy Mum Happy Baby we say hiya to actress, presenter and mother of four Joanna Page!
Joanna opens up to Gi about life after Gavin & Stacey, and shares how she juggles the chaos of raising four children (and many pets!) alongside her acting career.
She also reflects on the complications she faced during pregnancy, as well as her experience of becoming pregnant again at 44.
Joanna's new autobiography ...
94% of new mums experience loneliness... but you don’t have to go through it alone.
This month on Parenting SOS, Gi sits down with Michelle Kennedy, founder and CEO of networking app Peanut. Together, they explore why motherhood can feel so isolating, and what it means to build a village.
Plus, Michelle answers your questions and shares some simple, practical ways to start creating meaningful connections in your everyday life...
Back in 2018, the iconic Davina McCall kicked off the second series of Happy Mum Happy Baby. And now… she’s back!!
The legendary TV host behind some of the UK’s biggest reality shows and a fierce advocate for women’s health joins Gi once again for an honest and unfiltered conversation about childbirth, motherhood, and the realities of womanhood.
She also opens up about undergoing brain surgery last year, sharing what tha...
On this week's episode, Giovanna sits down with author Ali Harris for a deeply moving conversation about love, loss and finding hope through grief.
Ali carried her third child, Poppy, for just under twenty-four weeks until the day she delivered her, knowing she had already died. She opens up to Gi about navigating this loss, and how she has channeled that pain, healing, and hope into writing.
Her latest novel received ...
Olympic champion, presenter and author Dame Denise Lewis joins us this week for an inspiring chat about balancing ambition and career with motherhood.
Denise discusses the lack of support she experienced in the sporting world when she became pregnant at the peak of her career.
Plus, she recounts an unexpected chapter in her life when, at 46, symptoms she attributed to perimenopause were actually signs of her fourth pr...
We're very excited this week to be joined by Geordie Shore legend Sophie Kasaei! Sophie first graced our screens in 2011 as part of the OG Geordie Shore cast and is now using her platform to shine a light on the many different journeys to parenthood.
Sophie opens up to Gi about her personal struggle with conceiving, the emotional highs and lows she's experienced so far, and the impact it’s had on her relationship with TOWIE’s Jo...
Returning to school after the summer holidays can be an anxious time for many children. So for this month's Parenting SOS, we invited child anxiety specialist and author of Help! My Child's Anxiety is Giving me Anxiety Saskia Joss to the studio to help us make the back-to-school transition as smooth as possible.
Saskia ad Gi talk about some of the reasons why children might feel anxious about returning to school, and what we can...
This week Giovanna is joined by musician and father of one Marcel Somerville!
First finding fame in the early 2000s with Blazin’ Squad, Marcel went on to appear on our screens in Love Island and then Love Island: All stars.
He opens up to Gi about prioritising his son throughout his marriage breakup, his Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis, and how he really feels about his return to the Love Island Villa.
Marcel's new single What I...
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 N...
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...
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 y...
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 s...
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 chi...
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