The Netmums Podcast

The Netmums Podcast

The award-nominated podcast with an unvarnished take on parenting, featuring well-known guests. Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry chat with celebrities, authors and public figures about birth stories, parenting fails, teen troubles and everything in between.

Episodes

April 28, 2025 40 mins
In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry are joined by the brilliant Casey Major Bunce, a mother of four and the creative mind behind Major Mum Hacks. Casey shares her incredible journey through motherhood, offering practical tips and life hacks that can save time, money, and sanity for busy families.

The conversation covers:

- The Reality of Family Holidays: Wendy opens up abou...
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In this special bonus episode of The Netmums Podcast, guest host Louise Burke, our Editorial Director, delves into a crucial topic for modern parents: keeping our teens safe online. Joined by Tara Hopkins, Meta's Global Director of Public Policy and a fellow parent, they discuss the success of the Teen Accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger, designed to protect young users as they navigate social media.

The co...
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In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry are joined by the absolutely delightful Alex Jones, renowned TV presenter, podcaster and mum of three, best known for her work on The One Show. In this super down to earth chat Alex shares her experiences of motherhood, the joys and challenges of raising young children (and pets!) and her recent move to the countryside.

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In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry welcome the incredibly insightful Emma Barnett, an award-winning journalist and broadcaster known for her work on BBC Radio 4's Today programme and Women's Hour. Emma, a mother of two, shares her experiences surrounding maternity leave and the often-unspoken realities of motherhood.

The conversation includes:

- The Reality of Maternity Le...
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In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy and Alison are joined by the fabulous Vogue Williams, a busy mum of three, wife to Spencer Matthew, and the host of the popular podcasts My Therapist Ghosted Me and Never Live it Down. Vogue opens up about her parenting experiences, sharing the joys and challenges of raising her children while managing a hectic career.

The conversation covers a range of topics, including:<...
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In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy and Alison are joined by the fabulous television presenter Sarah Beeny and one of her four sons, Charlie Beeny, for a very lively chat about parenting, communication and tackling tricky topics at home.

Sarah shares insights from her new podcast, ‘Seriously?! With Sarah Beeney’, where she dives into conversations with her family about everything from sexting and OnlyFans, t...
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In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry welcome Sara Davies MBE, renowned for her role on Dragon's Den and her new BBC series, The Big Idea Works. Sara shares her parenting journey, navigating business and parenting life with two energetic boys.

Sara offers her insights around the challenges of letting go as a fellow parent, reflecting particularly the differences between older and youn...
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In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy and Alison chat with Oritse Williams from JLS about his wild ride into fatherhood. Oritse spills the beans on the highs of baby Shiva and the lows of sleepless nights and nappy disasters.

He gets real about the tough times, including the heartbreak of two miscarriages, and how keeping his wife’s pregnancy under wraps was a protective move for their mental health.

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Netmums hosts Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry join smartphone-free campaigners Daisy Greenwell and Joe Ryrie to discuss whether a smartphone free childhood is the right approach for our children today.

Daisy and Joe started the Smartphone Free Childhood campaign in February 2024, after one Whatsapp message went viral and later grew into a movement with over 200,000 members! They talk about their journey from being con...
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In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, we welcome Charlie Brooks, best known for her iconic role as Janine Butcher in the BBC soap EastEnders. Charlie opens up about her parenting journey and the challenges of raising a daughter in today’s world.

The conversation dives deep into the complexities of modern parenting, touching on themes of independence, self-identity, and the ever-present mum guilt. Charlie shares her ...
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Peter Andre is back at Netmums HQ! Join Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry for a catch-up with returning guest,Peter Andre, to talk all things family life, parenthood, and life in the spotlight.

The much-loved singer, actor, and TV personality, opens up about his journey as a dad to five children – from parenting baby Arabella to his teenagers. Peter is as candid as ever – this is a brilliant listen!

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Welcome to a new series of The Netmums Podcast with Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry! To kick off Series 15, we're diving headfirst into the world of body confidence, diet culture, and New Year's resolutions with the inspiring Laura Adlington and Lottie Drynan. Known for their advocacy in self-esteem and body positivity through their social platforms, podcast and live shows, these ladies are here to challenge the norms and cele...
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In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry are joined by early years expert Jenny Shaw from Busy Bees Nurseries. They talk about the challenges and joys of choosing the right childcare, and how Busy Bees' new “Bee Curious” curriculum is setting children up for success through playful learning.

Jenny shares her insights from over 25 years in early years education, discussing the importance ...
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Wendy and Alison sit down with the multi-talented Oti Mabuse. Known for her dazzling performances on Strictly Come Dancing and her role as a judge on Dancing on Ice, Oti opens up about her journey into motherhood, her experiences with a premature birth, and how she's balancing family life with her flourishing career.
Oti shares the story of her daughter's early arrival and the unexpected challenges her family faced during ...
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Join Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry on The Netmums Podcast for a chat with Charlene White. You might know her as an ITV News presenter and Loose Women host, but today she's dishing out her thoughts on parenting, cultural identity, and handling the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Charlene talks about the ups and downs of raising her two children, alongside a busy career. She opens up about her Caribbean roots and ho...
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Welcome to another episode of The Netmums Podcast with your hosts, Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry. This week, we have an incredible guest who needs no introduction – the one and only Katie Price. Join us as we catch up with Katie about her life over the past three years, her journey with adult ADHD diagnosis, and her experiences as a mother to five children.

Katie opens up about the changes in the entertainment indus...
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In this lively episode of The Netmums Podcast, hosts Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry welcome the versatile Alastair Campbell, renowned for his significant contributions to politics and media, and now an author seeking to motivate the younger generation. Alastair offers his insights on balancing parenting with a demanding career, the importance of being present, and how his unique career journey has shaped his children's upbrin...
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Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry chat to journalist, marathon runner, podcaster, and author Bryony Gordon. Known for her no nonsense discussions on mental health, Bryony shares her insights on parenting, sobriety, and the importance of embracing life's ups and downs.

Bryony opens up about her journey as a mum, reflecting on the challenges of raising a child while managing her own mental health. She discusses the signif...
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In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry welcome Dawn O'Porter. Author, mum, and vintage fashion enthusiast, Dawn joins us to discuss her journey of motherhood, her writing career, and her recent move from California back to the UK.
Dawn opens up about quitting Instagram, sharing the positive impacts of stepping away from social media and how it has enriched her creativity and family life. Sh...
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This week, Wendy and Alison are delighted to welcome Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, host of Europe’s biggest health podcast Feel Better, Live More, author of 5 Sunday Times Bestselling Books and star of BBC One’s Doctor In The House. ' 

Diving into the ups and downs of modern parenting, Dr. Chatterjee addresses the stress and pressure of parenting in a digital world and shares practical tips, like setting aside tech-free time...
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