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.

Radio 1's Charlie Hedges joins us this week to chat about her journey as a first time mum, the impact it had on her career, and feeling empowered to just do you! Get in touch with your questions, experiences and advice at [email protected] --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress Sarah Jayne Dunn joins us this week to chat about her move to onlyfans and the response this had, owning your own body and escaping the hypersexualisation of the female body as a mum. Get in touch with us at [email protected] ---- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teacher, Doula, Founder & CEO of The Mindful Birth Group, Emiliana joins us today to chat about all of the different birth options from abdominal to vagina as well as the options of Doula's to make your birth as comfortable as possible. The Mindful Birth Group Website www.themindfulbirthgroup.com  Find out your birth rights here https://www.birthrights.org.uk/factsheets/ ---------- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress and model Sophie Porley joins us this week to chat about her experience freezing her eggs and guides us through the process and her reasons for undertaking the freezing process. Get in touch with us on whatsapp at 07599927537 or at [email protected] ---- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef and author Rebecca Wilson joins us to give us some tips to making cooking easy with new ideas and inspiration for cooking for yourself and your little one. We discuss cooking things that are already in your kitchen, dealing with fussy eaters and looking at the controversial topic of pouches. Get in touch with us at [email protected] -------- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and fellow podcaster Laura Dockrill joins Ashley to talk about what she faced after giving birth including how she woke up on her first Mother’s Day in a psychiatric ward, without a clue where she was, separated from her newborn, with a diagnosis of postpartum psychosis. This episode comes with a trigger warning as we will be discussing postnatal mental health, postpartum psychosis, suicidal ideation and traumatic birth. Laura's book is called "What Have I Done? Motherhood, Mental...

With a second baby on the way, Ashley chats to actress Kara Tointon about the decision to have a second child, mum guilt and judgement, the power of your own voice and how we can get out of the people pleasing cycle. Get in touch with your questions and experiences at [email protected] ---- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start this new season with a very special announcement from Ashley on what to expect in the coming months! Get in touch at [email protected] -- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ashley chats about her experience requesting a birth debrief and the steps you can take to get your own, as well as touching on her birth trauma and how this has affected her. We answer your questions, on battling loneliness, finding your tribe and whether parenting releationships can be equal. Get in touch with your experiences, questions and topic suggestions by emailing [email protected] --------- A Create Podcast Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit...