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When Your Baby Has A Baby

Feb 23rd, 2023 48m 36s

I'm 32 this year and am a product of the 90s. So, what was parenting like back then? What was the guidance like, the support? Join me as I chat to my mum Rebecca about the experience of pregnancy, birth and beyond in 1991. Plus, we touch on our

The Juggle - Being Mum AND Being Me

Feb 16th, 2023 37m 41s

How many plates are you currently spinning? I bet it's a lot! I'm joined this week by Sophie Price (@sophie_pricey) to chat about THE JUGGLE. Friends, childcare, marriage, work, baby, plus taking care of yourself along the way...phew! I hope th

Workin' 9 - 5 (or is that 5-9?)

Feb 9th, 2023 38m 7s

What does work look like when you have kids? This week, I'm joined by Cat Hufton, mum of two and founder of The Freelance Parent newsletter, to talk about careers after kids and earning money while you're trying to keep so many plates spinning.

There Were Three In The Bed

Jan 26th, 2023 28m 40s

This week, I'm joined by Zoe Ayre, known as The Respectful Mum (@therespectfulmum) on Instagram. She is a staunch advocate for gentle parenting from birth and in this episode we cover co-sleeping, or bedsharing. Why do it? What are the benefits

When Is The Right Time To Have A Baby?

Jan 19th, 2023 38m 22s

Welcome back to You, Still - season two. Join me and Lucy Baker (@geriatric_mum) as we chat about the ongoing stigma many 'older' mums face and when - if ever - there is a 'right' time to have a baby. Lucy's positive attitude and strength will

The Man Who Made Me A Mum

Oct 3rd, 2022 35m 13s

The last episode of season one brings with it a chat all about early parenthood with the man who made me a mum…my husband, Will!He is honestly the best of the best and I’m so lucky to have him as my husband and Polly’s dad. We chat about how we

Can Friendships Stay The Same After A Baby?

Aug 24th, 2022 28m 5s

I'm joined this week by Holly Cameron where we discuss whether friendships can stay the same after one party has a baby and whether, in fact, they should.This topic is extremely nuanced and we can only speak from our personal experience, so it

What Even Is 'Normal' Baby Sleep?

Aug 17th, 2022 31m 30s

Leaps? Reflux? Tongue-tie? 30 minute naps? Catnaps? Drowsy but awake? Don't feed to sleep? DO feed to sleep? Don't rock, do rock, don't let them cry, DO let them cry...If you've ever had a newborn, you know how easy it is to be overwhelmed with

Managing Mum Guilt and How Not To Be 'Perfect'

Aug 10th, 2022 30m 6s

What's that deep, gnawing sensation in your stomach, as soon as you step away from your baby and do something for you? It's that dreaded MUM GUILT.I'm joined this week by Dr Sophie Brock - @drsophiebrock - who drills down WHY we have that feeli

Life After NICU

Aug 3rd, 2022 25m 7s

What happens when you and your baby don't have the spontaneous birth and labour you were expecting, and your tiny baby begins their life in NICU?I'm joined this week by Sam Harrison - @the_nicu_mummy - to discuss the gap in knowledge and educat

Becoming Mum

Jul 27th, 2022 35m 17s

Welcome to the very first episode of You, Still! This week, we're talking about when we become 'mother'. When exactly does that occur? We're joined by guest Eimaan Hafeez-Quainton, Founder of EHQ Jewellery, who talks us through her journey to m