TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains explicit discussion surrounding issues including depression, postpartum psychosis and suicidal thoughts. This may prove a difficult listen for some and if you feel that listening may affect you negatively then please choose another episode.

This week Giovanna sits down with Jade Lloyd for a powerful and deeply personal interview about her experience with postpartum psychosis. Jade tells Gi about her traumatic birth during COVID-19, followed by a descent into severe postpartum psychosis that required her being admitted to a mother and baby unit and sectioned.

Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that requires immediate intervention. If you are worried about yourself or a loved one it’s important to speak to a health professional such as a GP, midwife or health visitor. If it's an emergency and you don’t feel safe, call 999 or go straight to A&E. 

If Jade’s story has resonated with you and you need help or support, please don’t hesitate to use the resources below:

Action on Postpartum Psychosis https://www.app-network.org/

Pandas https://pandasfoundation.org.uk/

Samaritans https://www.samaritans.org

Mind UK https://www.mind.org.uk/

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This week, Giovanna is joined by the brilliantly funny reality star and mum of three, Charlotte Dawson!

Charlotte opens up to Gi about honouring her dad Les Dawson’s memory at home, alongside her mission to champion body positivity for women everywhere.

A hilarious, honest, and slightly chaotic episode — enjoy!

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This week on Happy Mum Happy Baby, Giovanna chats with the brilliant Lou Beckett!

Lou opens up about the pressures of breastfeeding, and shares how she and her husband Rob navigated the all-too-real 'roommate phase' during their early days of parenthood.

She also talks about the mental load of being the 'default parent': the one who keeps family life ticking, from organising clubs and parties to taking on the emotional and administrative side of home life.

Lou's book Lessons From a Default Parent is available for preorder now!

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National treasure of stage and screen Denise Van Outen joins Giovanna this week!

Denise and Gi chat about their stagey childhoods and the impact motherhood has had on their careers in the performing arts.

Plus, Denise opens up about her relationship with ex-partner Lee Mead and how they successfully co-parent their daughter, Betsy.

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This week, Giovanna is joined by manifestation expert and two-time Sunday Times bestselling author, Roxie Nafousi!

Roxie opens up about her turbulent past with addiction and the powerful journey of finding sobriety when she became pregnant.

Roxie also tells Gi about manifesting and the simple steps you can take now to shape the life you want later. You can check out Roxie’s guided visualisation for future-self and retirement here.

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Being able to share incredible stories is a huge reason why we do this podcast.

Last year, Giovanna read Lifeblood: A Mother in Search of Hope by author and journalist Mina Holland. The book reveals Mina’s harrowing journey after learning her baby, Vida, was critically ill just two days before turning 12 weeks old.

What unfolded next was nothing short of extraordinary. Now, Mina joins Gi to share her powerful story firsthand.

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Leanne Quigley is back for part two of her extraordinary conversation - if you haven't already heard part 1 you can listen here.

In this episode, Leanne opens up to Gi about her experience on The Traitors, including the emotional challenge of leaving her two young boys while filming.

She also reflects on the life-changing moment after filming when her fiancée, Sophie, was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer.

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We’re hooked once again on the new series of The Traitors, so it felt only right that we sit down with Season 3 champion, Leanne Quigley for a chat on all things motherhood (and reality TV!)

Leanne’s story is truly remarkable, and with so much to unpack we've divided this episode into two parts. In this first episode, Leanne opens up to Gi about her IVF journey with her partner Sophie, and the incredible moment they discovered they were expecting twins.

She also shares the intense experience of giving birth three and a half months early, along with the challenges that followed and subsequent hospital visits.

Tune in for part 2 this Thursday - you definitely won’t want to miss it!

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Carrie and Joel are back for part 2 of their Christmassy chat!

This time, we hear about the birth of their daughter Mabel, the challenges of sleep deprivation, and balancing work and family life in the theatre industry.

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