How The Mother Half Lives

JoJo, Jay and Krystal speak to comic and author Jen Brister. Jen's new book 'The Other Mother: A wickedly honest parenting tale for every kind of family' covers what its like to be a new mum - not that mum, the other mum, confused? We talk to Jen about being the non biological mum of twins boys, what its like to support your partner through IVF, and the long road to creating your very own perfectly unique family. 

Jay discovers the joys of returning to her teenage bedroom and we discuss what happens if you actually count to 5 when you were expecting your children to have responded appropriately by the time you reached 3?

Trigger warning* This episode contains chat about IVF, infertility and missing doors. 

JoJo, Jay and Krystal interview the first Dad of the pod - comic, radio presenter, pro wrestling commentator and father of three Billy Kirkwood. We talk unique baby names, the daily chaos of parenting in a pandemic, Dad guilt, recognising depression and finding coping strategies. All delivered with Billy's trademark positivity and warmth. 

We educate JoJo on classic 90's movies she missed while mumming and the fact that with under 5's any suspect stain is almost definitely poo! 

*TW* - Depression and suicide 

JoJo, Jay and Krystal talk to award winning stand up comic Josie Long. Starting stand up at the age of 14 we talk to Josie about how comedy has changed over the last two decades. With the birth of her daughter - Josie chose a change of pace making the move from London to Glasgow in the middle of a pandemic. We discuss big life decisions, Netflix's oversights and the right to hit the stage with our birthing stories (without the judgment - ta!) 

Krystal shines a light on her belly, JoJo talks old wife tales and Jay learns she needs a dog. 

Trigger Warning* This episode contains chat about birth, labour and infertility. 

JoJo, Jay and Krystal talk to the queen of the bagel scene Mama Bross (aka Larah Bross). Larah is a successful business woman, who in less than four years took her dream of bringing bagels to the Scots and turned it into a six shop - holey empire. We talk juggling family life with business start up, the pressures of the pandemic, depression, strength and all night New York nighters. Mum of two Larah also talks candidly about her youngest child's albinism and how the experience has shaped her parenting. 

We also talk about the pressures of perfect parenting and Jay tells us about her recent run in with a stranger - just a friend you haven't met yet?

JoJo, Jay and Krystal talk to body postive advocate Danni Gordon founder of the Chachi Power Project. We discuss all things body, hang ups, parenting for postive bodies, menopause and bodies after babies! JoJo talks about her boobs a lot!

JoJo, Jay and Krystal - talk to photographer and mom Trudy Stade. Known as the secret weapon of the Stade family, Trudy has taken photos of comics all over the world. Both Trudy and her husband - stand up Tom Stade have unconventional day jobs, we talk bringing up kids in a creative household, finding your passion and coping with unwanted parenting advice. Jay talks returning to work after baby, Krystal reveals her tattoos and JoJo discusses being an auntie mummy.