Christmas lights in November? Mince pies already on the shelves? Yep… we’re asking “Xmas already?!” in this week’s episode of Mamas Mess & Magic.

We chat about the timing, the comfort, and the cosy early-sparkle that’s creeping in this year. Plus a heart warming chat about the big festive magic that makes this season so special for our kids. (Santa Chat! Headphones recommended if you’ve got little believers nearby! 💛)

A fun, relatable episode to make you laugh, nod along, and maybe even sneak on a Christmas playlist a bit early, even if you're team Grinch!

It’s beginning to look a lot like… November! 🎄hahaLove

Jen & Marina

This week on Mamas Mess & Magic, we’re celebrating Children in Need with this episode: “Pudsey Power.”
Join us as we chat about the joy of giving, the lessons in kindness our kids teach us, and how small acts of love can make a big impact. From bake sales to bedtime talks about compassion, this episode is a warm reminder that when families come together, real magic happens. 💛🐻Love

Jen & Marina

Fireworks! Woohoo!

The noise, the sparkle, the squeals of delight (and maybe a few hands over ears). Jen’s got the safety goggles, Marina’s got the sparklers, and our kids? They’ve got all the fun. Join us as we talk about the big booms, the little joys, and how mamas can make magical memories whilst keeping it real.

Tell us are you and your kids firework lovers? Comment below.

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Jen & Marina

Mornings. For some mums, they’re calm and cosy. For others… total chaos.
In this episode, Jen and Marina compare their very different starts to the day.

Marina’s up early, soaking in the quiet before her kids wake, no TV, just peace.
Jen? She’s hitting snooze, clutching coffee, and letting the TV keep things calm while everyone gets ready.

But after a Netmums article said no TV before school, we’re asking ... is it really that bad? And should schools be telling parents what to do in their own homes?

Join us as we chat guilt, screens, sanity, and finding a morning rhythm that actually works for you.

Do you ban TV before school... or is it your secret survival tool? Let us know, comment below.

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Jen & Marina

This week on Mamas Mess & Magic, we’re opening our hearts for a very special episode; our Baby Loss Round Table, recorded as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week.

Joined by the incredible and brave Bev, we talk openly about loss, love, and the parts of motherhood that often go unspoken. This conversation is honest, full of compassion and while it’s not always easy to hear, it’s one of the most meaningful we’ve shared.

💛 Trigger Warning:
This episode includes detailed and unfiltered discussions of pregnancy and baby loss, including ectopic pregnancy, medical termination, and seeing or holding babies after loss.
Please take care of your heart!

If you’re pregnant, in a tender place, or not ready to hear these stories, it’s absolutely okay to skip this one for now.

If you do listen and feel you need additional support, it is available to you wherever you are:

UK: SANDS | Tommy’s | The Miscarriage Association
Australia: Pink Elephants | Bears of Hope
USA: Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support | March of Dimes

Your story matters. Your baby matters.And you are never, ever alone. 💫

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Jen & Marina

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This week, things get itchy as we dive into one of the least-glamorous sides of parenting: threadworms (aka bum worms 🪱).

From the horror of discovering them to the endless laundry, midnight itching, and awkward pharmacy chat, we’re talking about the realities.

We share our own family experiences, a few shudder-worthy facts (did you know one worm can lay up to 10,000 eggs in a night?!), and the weird comfort that comes from knowing you’re definitely not the only one.

Expect laughs, ick and a reminder that mamahood isn’t just mess and magic ... sometimes it’s worms too!!

💩 Honest chat. 🧼 Hygiene hacks. ❤️ Solidarity for every parent who’s ever muttered, “What is my life right now?”

Jen & Marina

Ever noticed how some days you feel like Supermum and others you’re running on fumes? In this episode of Mamas Mess & Magic, we dive into the impact of monthly cycles on motherhood. From bursts of energy to moments where patience runs thin, we explore how our hormones influence daily life with little ones and how tuning into these rhythms can help us mother with more ease and compassion.

We’ll share personal stories, practical tips, and gentle reminders that your cycle isn’t a weakness, it’s wisdom.

Do you know your follicular from your luteal?

Come have a listen.

Jen & Marina

Summer with kids is equal parts sunshine and survival! In this episode, we catch up on our very different summers... one carefully planned (maybe a little too planned) and one completely go-with-the-flow. Despite the different approaches, there were plenty of tantrums, snack demands, sibling squabbles, and messes… along with laughter, magic, and those fleeting moments that made it all worthwhile.

We also reflect on the bittersweet back-to-school shift (yes, we actually miss them!) and raise the question: how on earth do full-time working mums juggle summer? Maybe a roundtable in the future…

Plus, stay tuned as we tease our next episode: navigating the rollercoaster of mama emotions throughout the monthly cycle.

Jen & Marina

Sex after babies. Is it the same? (Spoiler: nope.) In this episode we get honest about what intimacy can look like once you become parents, messy, funny, sometimes non-existent, but definitely not hopeless.

We share real barriers mamas and couples face like exhaustion, hormones, body changes and that pesky mental load, alongside a few surprising stats, laughs, and ways to reconnect when the mood feels miles away.

This isn’t about pressure or perfect advice. It’s about keeping it real, finding your own rhythm, and remembering that intimacy can return in new and meaningful ways.

Whether you’re weeks postpartum or years down the track, this chat is full of reassurance (and a bit of cheeky humour).

Hope you enjoy!

Jen and Marina

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After a little break (thanks, dodgy wifi and the general juggle of mum life), Mamas Mess & Magic is officially back in your ears!

In this mini reboot episode, we catch up on where we’ve been and what’s been going on behind the scenes.

We’re also giving you a sneak peek at what’s coming this season, from honest chats about sex after babies, to surviving the summer holidays with your kids (without losing your mind).

So grab a cuppa, hide in the laundry if you need to, and come hang out. We’ve missed you.

Jen and Marina

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