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
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...
This week Gi is joined by fashion designer and queen of colour Olivia Rubin!
Olivia talks about balancing the success of her growing business with parenting her two daughters, and tells Gi why she's decided to scale things back.
Olivia also opens up about struggling mentally after the birth of her first child. As postnatal mental health was rarely spoken about, Olivia admits at the time she didn't know what she was experienci...
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.
<...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 too
- Jeff Brazier on trying to give his kids what he didn't have growing up
- Paul C Brunson on men's emotional health
- Matt Willis on how fatherhood was a turning point in fighting addiction
- James Buckley on having an ope...
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 fami...
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...
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!
...For a special episode dedicated to breast cancer awareness, this week Giovanna sits down with actress and mum of two, Ali Bastian
Last year, while breastfeeding her youngest daughter, Ali began experiencing severe pain and discovered a lump in her breast. Despite her concerns, she was told it was likely a blocked duct from feeding.
Ali opens up about what followed - her breast cancer diagnosis, chemotherapy, and a mastec...
WIth his iconic hit 'Mysterious Girl' turning 30 this year, we thought it was about time we caught up with dad of 5 Peter Andre!
This episode is full of heart, with Peter opening up to Gi about the overwhelming emotion of meeting each of his children for the first time, and how he's embraced being a newborn dad again in his fifties.
Plus, Peter reveals the one strict rule he's set for his teenagers, Junior and Princess, and r...
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