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In this episode of Motherhood, Honestly, Leanne finally tells her story completely, honestly and from her side.

Sitting down with her best friend of 25 years, Alice, Leanne opens up about the reality of her pregnancy, Olivia’s early arrival, the traumatic experience surrounding her birth and the depths of the post-partum depression that followed.

She talks about the things she struggled to say out loud at the time,  the guilt, the fear, the intrusive thoughts, the feeling that she wasn’t the mum she was supposed to be, and the terrifying place her mental health eventually took her to.

But this conversation isn’t just about how bad things became. It’s about everything that happened behind the scenes, the parts of her story that haven’t been heard before, and the journey from simply surviving motherhood to finally feeling like herself again.

With Alice asking the questions, Leanne gets to speak freely, without filtering or protecting anyone else.

This is her story.

Her truth.

Her side.

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Meet Emma. 

I honestly don’t even know where to start with this one…

This episode is absolute chaos in the best possible way. We laughed until we cried, we tackled the raw reality of postpartum, and at one point I genuinely forgot we were recording because it just felt like two mums having a chat.

I fell in love with Emma instantly. She’s hilarious, brutally honest, and such an incredible advocate for women. She isn’t afraid to say the things so many mums think but are too scared to admit, and that’s exactly why this conversation is so important.

From the darkest early weeks of motherhood to finding joy on the other side (with a broken leg thrown into the mix!), Emma shares her story with so much openness, humour and heart.

If you’ve ever sat there thinking, “Is it just me?”, this episode is for you.

Trust me… you’re going to love her as much as I do. 

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Today’s episode is one of the most important conversations we’ve had on the podcast.

Marija bravely shares her experience of postpartum psychosis. A severe mental health condition that can affect women after childbirth and is often misunderstood.

This episode is raw, honest and incredibly powerful. It highlights just how quickly postpartum psychosis can develop, the impact it can have on mothers and families, and most importantly, that recovery is possible with the right support and treatment.

A huge thank you to Marija for trusting us with her story and helping to raise awareness of a condition that needs to be talked about more.

If you listen to one episode this season, make it this one.

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Introducing my next guest, Charlotte

Charlotte joins me to share her honest motherhood journey, including her experience of gender disappointment during pregnancy, becoming a mum during lockdown, and the chaos of raising an energetic six-year-old boy.

We also talk about an unfortunate incident involving a pound coin that resulted in a trip to hospital and surgery to remove it!

This episode explores the guilt, the worry, the joy, and everything in between that comes with motherhood. It's a raw, relatable conversation that so many mums will connect with. 

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This week on Motherhood Honestly, I’m joined by Bex! Mum of two and founder of @babybexerciseuk . As she shares her honest journey through motherhood, pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

Bex opens up about feeling scared and completely unprepared during her first pregnancy, admitting she didn’t fully process becoming a mum until her baby was finally in her arms. During her second pregnancy, everything changed. She felt stronger, more empowered and passionate about showing other mums the importance of staying active, not just physically, but mentally too.

That passion led to the creation of Baby Bexercise.  A supportive space helping mums rebuild confidence, move their bodies and feel less alone in postpartum. After struggling with loneliness herself as the first of her friends to become a mum, she realised just how important community really is.

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My next guests are… my crazy, hilarious best friends 🤍

With over 25 years of friendship, this one was a special one.

We talk about navigating our early days together to now stepping into a completely new journey… motherhood.

From real, unfiltered birth stories to the moments that somehow turn absolutely hilarious when you look back.

And Alice’s there too, not as a mum, but as someone who’s been right by our sides through it all. We get into what it’s like watching your best friends become mothers, and how that shapes you as well.

It’s honest, emotional, and full of laughs… because sometimes you just have to laugh at it all.

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Introducing my next guest… Emma 🤍

Emma’s story is one of unimaginable loss, strength, and resilience. She went into labour at just 24 weeks with her twin boys, and heartbreakingly, one of her babies didn’t make it. His name was Charlie.

In this episode, she opens up about the raw early days of grief, the time spent in NICU, and how she found the strength to keep going through it all. Her journey is deeply moving, and a powerful reminder of just how strong a mother can be.

Emma also shares how, after everything, she later welcomed her beautiful little girl,  a moment filled with so much love, hope, and healing.

TW: If today’s episode has affected you in any way, please be gentle with yourself and reach out for support if you need it:

• Samaritans: 116 123 (24/7, free)
• Sands: 0808 164 3332
•  Miscarriage Association: 01924 200 799 
• Tommy’s Midwives: 0800 014 7800
• Child Bereavement UK: 0800 02 888 4
• Cruse Bereavement Support:0808 808 1677

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Part 2 of our story takes you into life after birth, the moments that weren’t captured in photos.

We talk about the reality of those early days with Olivia, the emotional disconnect, the anxiety, and the impact postnatal depression had on our lives.

This episode is a raw and honest look at what motherhood looked like behind closed doors, and how I found my way through it.

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This podcast was created from real life. The messy moments, the beautiful moments, the parts of motherhood that people don’t always talk about.

For the very first episode, I wanted to start at the beginning… our story. So I’m joined by someone very special — my husband — as we talk about how it all started, becoming parents, and how much life has changed since welcoming Olivia.

Motherhood has changed me in ways I never expected. And Motherhood Honestly is a space where we can talk about it all — the love, the chaos, the struggles, and everything in between.