Life really is a rollercoaster, and we can often forget to pump up our own tyres. Happiness is more than a mindset, and so we have happiness activator Steph Peliter joining us to share her happiness tools and what little steps we can take each day to protect our energy and achieve happiness. Get in touch with your birth experiences, or ask a question at [email protected] or on 07599927537. --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by international DJ Jayli and her partner Barney, also know as @iammrbanks on Tiktok. We discuss the changing priorities as a parent, as well as acceptance, breastfeeding, resentment, feeling like a failure, hypoglycaemia and the changes in relationships. Get in touch with your questions and birth stories at [email protected] --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Light is an author, entrepreneur, podcaster and all round bringer of body positivity for all! In this episode we work to break down the dieting cycle for new generations, discussing what we are being exposed to and how we can respond to unsolicited comments and work to be true to yourself. In an exclusive she also discusses her recent plans to future-proof her own fertility. TW// Eating Disorder Get in touch with us on your birth stories at [email protected] or on...

It's about the dads this week as Olly Huddlestone joins us to chat advice for dads in birth, being a father to daughters and tips for birth partners and the support they can give. We also have some amazing listener advice on C-Sections and how to prepare. You can find Olly online as @dadlifewithriver Get in touch with your questions and birth stories at [email protected] or on 07599927537. --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can love your kids without loving motherhood! We speak to blogger and author Cat Sims to chat realities of motherhood, prioritising your own health, her birth advice, the importance of communication, the importance of sharing your experiences and the maternal mental load. All whilst Ashley is having contractions! You can find Cat @notsosmugnow And her book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/First-Time-Smiled-Just-Wind/dp/0008526141 Send us your experiences, positive or not, to...

Influencer, blogger and writer Victoria Bye joins us this week to discuss her current pregnancy after loss with 3 children, endometriosis, stepping from one child to two and the mental load. TW/ We will be mentioning miscarriage in this episode. Get in touch with us, like our listener Rebecca did, at [email protected] or send us a voicenote on whatsapp on 07599927537. --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hyperemesis Gravidarum is a sickness that causes excessive nausea and vomiting, so much that it often needs hospital treatment. Around 1-3 in every 100 women are said to have HG during pregnancy, Amy Neville from Amy Nev's fashion diaries joins us this week to tell us more about this sickness, her own experiences with it and her struggles with matrescence. You can find Amy @amynevfashiondiaries Get in touch with us at [email protected] or on 07599927537 --- A Create Podcast ...

The cost of childcare is at an all time high, but how can we rely less on the dysfunctional childcare system? Joeli Brearley, founder of Pregnant Then Screwed to chat childcare, judgement and discrimination towards mothers as well as the laws around this. Need help? Call the Pregnant Then Screwed Helpline on 0161 2229879. You can find Joeli at @pregnantthenscrewed Get in touch with your experiences at [email protected] --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Eimear Varian Barry discusses the judgement of mums, coparenting, getting out of the cycle of comparing yourself with other mums and the identity struggle this week. Get in touch with your experiences at [email protected] --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We tackle sustainability this week and how we can teach our children about the environment. Jeroo Doodhmal, founder of Pip & Henry tells us her story and journey becoming an entrepreneur as well as the juggle alongside this. You can find Pip & Henry here: https://pipandhenry.com/ Get in touch with us with your questions and birth stories at [email protected] or on whatsapp on 07599927537 --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a huge pressure on mums to bounce back and look like they never even had a baby - thankfully people like Melissa Suffield (aka TheConfidentMama) exist to fight back against this bounceback culture. We chat about raising body confident kids, about her relationship with her body, and how she exclusively pumped for a year. Get in touch with us on emaill at [email protected] or on our whatsapp on 07599927537. --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

The hilarious, honest and inspirational Louise Boyce, also known on socials as Mama Still Got It joins us this week to chat about getting back to feeling like yourself again, baby names, and some of her best tips surviving motherhood. You can find Louise @mamastillgotit Get in touch with us! Contact us on [email protected] or on our whatsapp on 07599927537. --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by author, influencer and blogger, Vicki Broadbent, also known as HonestMum! We chat about her C Section experiences, advice before Ashley's due date as well as the change from 1 to 2 children. We would love to hear your experiences with a C Section, and any advice you may have for Ashley. Get in touch with us at [email protected] or on whatsapp at 07599927537. --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award winning designer Sara Miller join us this week to chat about the timeline pressure put onto women, her experience and tips for the juggle, having a second and mum guilt. We love to hear from you! Share your experiences with us at [email protected] You can find Sara @saramillerlondon --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Ashley and Tommy as they celebrate Alf's second birthday and the second anniversary of their step into parenthood. We answer your questions, tell their story so far including their changing relationship and the highs and lows they have faced. Do you have a question for Ashley? Get in touch at [email protected] --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Influencer, author, comedian, podcaster and mum to 3 girls - 2 being twins! Tova Leigh joins us this week to discuss raising girls, explaining sexism, sexuality after birth, and not feeling bad about asking for help. Follow Tova @tova_leigh Send in your questions to [email protected] --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trainer Felicity Rosina joins us this with with advice on the changes in your body after birth and the pressure to bounce back, as well as how you can ease yourself back into exercise. We also have a newborn baby interruption too! You can find Felicity @felicityrosina Get in touch with your questions and voicenotes to 07599927537 and at [email protected] --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily from the Fox and the Moon Holistic Sleep joins us this week to discuss ways in which we can get our child to sleep, tongue tie and the connection between antibiotics and sleep on your child. You can find Emily on Instagram @foxandthemoon_sleep or on her website www.foxandthemoon.co.uk Get in touch with your questions and experiences at [email protected] or on Whatsapp at 07599927537 --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TW// Mention of Eating Disorders This week we sit down with Megan Rose Lane to chat about unsolicited advice, finding love for your body, eating disorders, changing relationships, co parenting and becoming the person you want your child to become. Get in touch with your birth stories, questions and topic suggestions at [email protected] or on whatsapp at 07599927537 --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Penelope Leach joins us this week to answer some of our burning questions on sleep, screen time and toddler tantrums as we discuss the vast amount of information for the modern mum and how to know what is really normal. Send in your experiences, questions and episode suggestions to [email protected] --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk money with Gemma Bird, aka @moneymumoffical - we get into the stigmas with talking about money, tips for christmas and free activities, as well as her journey as a mum and her inspirations for getting people open and honestly talking about money. You can follow Gemma @moneymumofficial on Instagram. Send in your voicenotes, experiences and questions to [email protected] or on our whatsapp at 07599927537. --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See...

TW // This episode touches on Birth Trauma. Mixing Up Motherhood, aka Illy Morrison joins us this week to chat about her birth experience, changes in relationships and the importance of all birth stories as well as doing what is right for YOU. Follow Illy on Instagram @mixing.up.motherhood Get in touch with your birth stories, questions and topic suggestions at [email protected] or on our whatsapp - 07599927537 --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Rich and Lew from TwoDadsInLondon join us today to chat all things adoption, parenting as a same sex couple and the journey they have been on with their two children so far! You can follow Rich and Lew on instagram @twodadsinlondon And their book is titled My Family and Other Families - you can get this from all good book shops! Get in touch with your questions at [email protected] --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TW / Miscarriage and Suicide Laura Guckian, founder of MindMommyCoaching shares her struggles as a first time mum and how she overcame these and put her needs first for her children. We discuss how you aren't the only one feeling this way, and how to stop feeling guilty for putting yourself first. --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.