Happy Mum
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Happy Mum episodes

  • Sophie Ellis-Bextor: five c-sections, Murder on the Dance Floor, and the power of Perimenopop

    The queen of disco is in the house!


    Pop icon and mother of five Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins Giovanna to chat motherhood, music, and everything in between.


    She tells Gi about falling pregnant with her son just 6 weeks into a new relationship, and shares her experiences with pre-eclampsia and caring for babies who battled sepsis and meningitis.


    Sophie's brilliant new album Perimenopop is out now!


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 7 min
  • Harriet Kemsley: "DON'T stay together for the kids"

    Get ready for laughs, tears, and everything in between as Giovanna sits down with stand-up comedian Harriet Kemsley.


    Harriet opens up to Gi about the end of her marriage and why walking away was ultimately the best thing she could do for her family. She also talks about her PTSD and how it affected her during birth.


    Plus, Gi gets the inside scoop on Harriet’s new adventures in dating!


    Ps. Harriet is back on tour! Catch her in 2026 with her brand-new stand-up show Floozy. 

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 3 min
  • From addiction to fatherhood: Jason Donovan on the letter that changed his life

    Everybody needs good Neighbours — and this week, Gi’s joined by the ultimate one! Singer, actor, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat LEGEND Jason Donovan opens up about the highs and lows of fame, his struggle with addiction, and the life-changing decision he made after becoming a dad for the first time.


    Plus, he opens up about the challenges and rewards of watching his three children grow up and what they've taught him about trusting the process.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  • Pixie Lott: “I’m ready to have this baby… let’s make it happen RIGHT now!”

    Turn It Up as this week we’re joined by perhaps our most pregnant guest yet...? the incredible singer and pop superstar, Pixie Lott!

     

    Pixie chats with Gi about her second pregnancy, from what it’s like to perform while heavily pregnant to how she’s helping her toddler get ready to become a big sibling.


    Plus, Pixie opens up about how meditation has helped her through some of life’s tougher moments.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 11 min
  • Keira Knightley:  "I was suddenly pregnant doing an Oscar campaign"

    Roll out the red carpet because this week we welcome the one and only Keira Knightley to the Happy Mum Happy Baby studio!


    She's known all around the world for her unforgettable roles in Pride and Prejudice, Love Actually, Pirates of the Caribbean and Bend It Like Beckham (just to name a few!). Now a proud mum of two, Keira sits down with Giovanna for a brilliantly unfiltered conversation about the highs and lows of motherhood.


    Expect laughter, honesty, and a whole lot of heart — this is Keira Knightley as you’ve never heard her before!


    Keira's debut children’s book, I Love You Just The Same, is available now!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 16 min
  • Giovanna Joins Joel Dommett on ‘And The Award Goes To…’!!

    Subscribe to ‘And The Award Goes To…’ here


    In this bonus episode, Giovanna appears on a brand new podcast, ‘And The Award Goes To….’. It’s the awards show that’s also a podcast, where guests dish out five awards across five categories created especially for her


    So listen in, as Gi offers up her winners for a whole host of awards, including the Best Line From a Film, the Best Way to Keep The Kids Entertained and The Best Gift For a Father Who is Approaching Middle Age!


    On Spotify: link https://tinyurl.com/spotify-and-the-award-goes-to 

    On Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/and-the-award-goes-to 

    On Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/amazon-and-the-award-goes-to 

    On TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/tiktok-and-the-award-goes-to 

    On Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/Insta-And-The-Award-Goes-To 

    On YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTube-And-The-Award-Goes-To 


    Brand new episodes of ‘And The Award Goes To’ drop every Friday. 


    Brought to you by Argos and Acast Creative. 


    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view or position of Argos or any of its group companies. Descriptions of the products mentioned in this podcast are accurate as at the time of recording. Check your local store or argos.co.uk for product availability, which may vary.

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    44 min
  • The ultimate guide to preparing for birth: Parenting SOS with Midwife Pip

    For this month's Parenting SOS, Gi is joined by the wonderful Midwife Pip to chat all things pregnancy and postpartum.


    From the rollercoaster of pregnancy hormones to who is actually in the delivery room, Pip shares what to expect every step of the way. Plus, she sets the record straight on some of the biggest birth myths, like does having sex actually induce labour??


    A must-listen for anyone getting ready to welcome their little one!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 3 min
  • Tess Daly: " the show must go on, no matter what"

    Put your feet up and get cosy, this episode of Happy Mum Happy Baby comes straight to you from Gi’s sofa! And who better to join her than Mrs Saturday Night, Tess Daly!


    Tess has been a familiar face on our screens for over two decades, but what does motherhood look like beyond the glitter of the Strictly ballroom?


    Gi and Tess dive into sleepless nights, the trials and triumphs of raising teenagers, and the importance of friendships in motherhood.


    Plus Tess describes the whirlwind of returning to live television just six weeks after having her daughter!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  • Natalie Cassidy beyond Albert Square: grief, body image, and motherhood

    They don't get more iconic than this... this week Giovanna welcomes EastEnders legend and ultimate hun, Natalie Cassidy!


    Natalie and Gi talk about growing up in the public eye, the rollercoaster of raising teens, and how her feelings about her body image have shifted over the years.


    Plus, Natalie opens up about navigating grief after the death of her parents.


    You can read more about Natalie's journey in her memoir Happy Days, out October 9th!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 11 min

About Happy Mum

From the publisher's feed

In the Happy Mum Podcast, Giovanna Fletcher continues the conversation about motherhood she began in her bestselling book of the same title. In a series of frank and warm conversations with other…

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