In the final episode of Parenting in a Pandemic, Liz and Fi discuss life resembling something of what it was and how we piece things back together, whilst living alongside Covid-19. Joined by guest and GP, Anjalee, we discuss what it means for

Not a Woman's Job

Jul 25th, 2021 1h 2m

In a recent study, (Invisible Household Labor and Ramifications for Adjustment: Mothers as Captains of Households) published Tuesday in the journal Sex Roles, the paper offers original data to illustrate the widespread phenomenon of invisible l

Fighting The Good Fight

Jul 14th, 2021 55m 51s

A lot has happened during the last year, and Covid has been only one of these landscape changing events. The murder of George Floyd triggered a surge in dialogue about racism and disabled people in England found themselves forced to sign do no

And How Does That Make You Feel?

Jul 4th, 2021 44m 28s

Last year saw a dramatic increase of couples seeking therapy as a consequence of new strains on relationships with psychologists and relationship experts suggested that the pandemic has no doubt made people reconsider their relationships, espec

Frontal Lobes & LGBTI Rights

Jun 24th, 2021 1h 7m

In this weeks episode, we talk to Roz Ward; Safe Schools Coalition (Australia) co-founder & LGBTI activist based in Melbourne. We discuss the journey of Safe Schools, why it was founded and the issues it's faced - from Government backlash to pe

Cervix Checks & Emigration

Jun 16th, 2021 55m 20s

This week, Liz & Fi talk with Jen; a languages teacher, artist & creator who Emigrated to Switzerland during 2020. We discuss moving in a pandemic, whilst pregnant with her third child, and starting over - the cultural differences, the importa

The Real Cost of Childcare

Jun 10th, 2021 56m 35s

The cost of childcare in Britain has risen 5 per cent in the last 12 months according to a report by Coram Family and Childcare Trust, which produces a comprehensive annual survey of the industry. The spiralling cost is now double the rate of i

Domestic Abuse in Covid-19

Jun 2nd, 2021 59m 32s

**Trigger warning** Domestic Violence/Domestic Abuse/Coercive Control/Sexual Violence/Rape*******Every 30 seconds the police receive a call for help relating to domestic abuse with 1 woman in 4 experiencing domestic abuse over the course of her

Mask Problems & The Importance of Community

May 24th, 2021 53m 4s

This week, Liz & Fi talk with Shona - a mother of two small children, marketing graduate and founder of Berkshire Mummies; a lifestyle, family outdoor venturing hub and creative space for everything in and around Berkshire designed for parents

Shielding & JCB's

May 18th, 2021 48m 43s

For many of us, 2020 was a year of bubbles, zoom & online food shopping, but what about those who weren't able or didn't want to open up the doors any more than was possible. Government guidelines strongly advised that clinically extremely vuln

Confessions

May 6th, 2021 1h

This week, for the series finale, Liz & Fi read out your confessions! From the nightmare poo to the mental load, we talk about the things you've told us and why sometimes you feel it's hard to say out loud. We talk about the hilarious moments t

In a Class of Her Own

Apr 29th, 2021 52m 58s

Amongst a multitude of cancellations in 2020, hybrid e-learning and zoom calls - antenatal, newborn & toddlers classes that had previously met in person found themselves on screen and for some part, temporarily abandoned. For parents it meant k

Advocacy with Reading Maternity Voices

Apr 19th, 2021 57m 42s

Covid-19 has been a challenge in so many ways but particularly for those facing birth. We talk to Reading Maternity Voices about the issues faced by women and their birth partners during the pandemic; scans, appointments, birth plans and how th

A World of Single Parenting

Apr 11th, 2021 59m 4s

Being a single parent can be hard work and a lot to juggle without a pandemic thrown into the mix, but it can also be liberating and freeing. We are joined by solo mum of one & University lecturer, Beth who discusses the emotions, practicalitie

Pom Poms & Practical Pampering

Mar 29th, 2021 58m 20s

What is it you'd wish you'd gotten after the birth of your baby? Food? An empty wash basket? Reassurance? A clean kitchen?This week Liz & Fi talk through the heady newborn times and what we wished we'd asked for. Offers of popping over can some

Party Bag Etiquette with Mental Health Charity, Sport in Mind

Mar 18th, 2021 58m 16s

This week, Liz & Fi talk to Kayleigh from Sport in Mind - the UK’s leading mental health sports charity that deliver 'physical activity (sport, walking, dance and movement, gardening and exercise sessions) projects in partnership with the amazi

Your Stories

Mar 9th, 2021 58m 54s

This week, Liz & Fi discuss some of the stories that were sent in during the first lockdown of 2020. We talk about the varying experiences and quality of care, the challenges they faced, and how they are now.Becoming Mums received over 20 stori

Anxiety & a week of cat sick

Mar 1st, 2021 55m 6s

This week we discuss all things anxiety with Joanna Maher, Trainee Clinical Psychologist at The Oxford Institute of Clinical Psychology Training and Research of Oxford University and her ongoing research surrounding new mums and babies between

Everlasting February & Crinoline

Feb 21st, 2021 58m 17s

Liz & Fi discuss the last year for parents. How we've journeyed through 2020 and where we find ourselves now. With lockdown looking to ease in the coming months how have we found the most recent restrictions and how have they affected parents w

Opening Your Mother Box

Feb 4th, 2021 56m 21s

Parenting is hard. Parenting in a Pandemic is harder. Join Fi & Liz as they discuss everything mother related in their new Podcast - Parenting in a Pandemic. In our first weeks' discussion we explore why we started our support group in 2017, wh

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