What does it look like to navigate motherhood when the emotional challenges feel overwhelming? In this episode, I’m joined by Amy, a mum of one, who opens up about her experience with postpartum depression. Amy shares the raw and honest journey of facing mental health struggles after giving birth, the emotional highs and lows, and how she began to reclaim her wellbeing.

Through her story, Amy provides invaluable insight into the pressures many mothers face, offering support for anyone feeling isolated or struggling with similar feelings. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from yourself or overwhelmed in your motherhood journey, this episode offers compassion, encouragement, and practical advice on how to find your way back to mental and emotional health.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Bailey from Your Private Midwife, a service offering independent maternity care that gives expectant mums more personalised, flexible, and supportive options throughout their pregnancy journey. Bailey shares her expertise on the benefits of independent care and explores the different maternity service options available to expectant parents.

We discuss the advantages of working with a private midwife, what independent maternity care looks like, and how it differs from traditional NHS care. Whether you're seeking more one-on-one support, looking for a more holistic approach, or want to explore your options, this episode will provide you with valuable insights into how independent maternity care can empower you to make informed decisions for your pregnancy and birth.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Charlotte, the founder of The Smart Doula, a virtual doula service offering unwavering support, evidence-based information, and a compassionate ear to expectant mothers. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or confident and ready to take charge, Charlotte is here to guide you through the whirlwind of emotions that often accompany pregnancy.

As a virtual doula, Charlotte helps mums-to-be feel empowered and informed throughout their pregnancy journey, providing personalised support no matter where you are in the process. We’ll discuss the role of a doula, how evidence-based information can help reduce anxiety, and why emotional and mental support during pregnancy is just as important as physical care.

If you’re navigating pregnancy and wondering how to manage the emotions, make informed choices, and prepare for birth, this episode will offer valuable insights from Charlotte’s experience as a virtual doula.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Claire, a maternal therapist who is passionate about addressing the anger and rage that many mothers experience in the early years of parenthood. Claire opens up about her own journey with anger after the births of her children, despite having previously gone through therapy after her first child was born. She shares how the stigma around anger for mums is often overwhelming and how she is committed to changing that narrative, helping mums understand they’re not alone.

Claire discusses how early motherhood can lead to feelings of drowning in survival mode and why acknowledging and addressing anger is an important part of reclaiming your wellbeing. She offers insights from her own experience and her work as a maternal therapist, helping mothers find their way back to themselves without the years of struggle she endured. If you're a mum who's struggled with anger, fear of judgment, or feeling like you're not enough, this episode will provide you with the reassurance and tools to begin addressing these feelings in a compassionate and non-judgmental way.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Charlotte, a mum of one with another baby on the way, who has taken on the rewarding challenge of raising her son Albie to be bilingual. Despite being a native English speaker, Charlotte has successfully raised Albie to speak both English and Spanish, thanks to her background in languages and her time living and working in Spain.

We explore the unique challenges and rewards of raising a bilingual child, especially when your first language is English. Charlotte shares her personal experiences of navigating language barriers, finding balance, and fostering a bilingual environment at home. Whether you’re considering raising a bilingual child or curious about the process, this episode offers practical insights and a candid look at the highs and lows of multilingual parenting.

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TW: Baby loss

In this episode, I’m joined by Heidi, the Founder and CEO of MAMA Academy, a charity dedicated to making pregnancy safer and reducing stillbirths. Heidi shares her deeply personal story, which began with the heartbreaking loss of her first son, Aidan, in May 2009. Her journey through grief and discovery led her to learn that stillbirths are more common than many realise, with 6,500 babies dying each year in the UK alone. This knowledge propelled Heidi to take action, and she founded MAMA Academy to help more babies arrive safely.

We discuss the vital work MAMA Academy is doing, including their research, evidence-based resources for expectant parents and healthcare professionals, and the creation of Wellbeing Wallets - resources designed to empower parents to seek medical advice when necessary, helping reduce the risk of stillbirths. Heidi shares how receiving feedback from midwives and parents has shown that MAMA Academy is making a tangible difference in saving babies' lives.

This episode is for anyone interested in improving maternal health, understanding the importance of awareness during pregnancy, and learning about the work being done to reduce the stillbirth rate.

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What happens when you experience two completely different births - one traumatic and full of intervention, the other calm, empowering, and on your own terms? In this episode, I’m joined by Lucy, a mum of two whose birth experiences couldn’t be more different. After a difficult and traumatic first birth, Lucy gave birth to her second baby at home in a peaceful VBAC supported by a doula and private midwife. That life-changing experience sparked a whole new path - one that’s led her to train as a hypnobirthing teacher with plans to become a doula herself.

We talk about reclaiming birth, the emotional impact of trauma, and the ripple effect of a positive birth story. This episode is an honest look at what happens when we trust our instincts, seek the right support, and take back our power - not just in birth, but in life.

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In this episode, I chat with Felicity Avery from Flow Osteopathy, a practice that empowers clients through personalised, compassionate osteopathic treatment. Felicity’s clinic focuses on offering non-clinical, welcoming care, and she’s passionate about supporting mothers through physical challenges in their parenting journey.

Whether it’s dealing with postnatal recovery or the physical toll of parenting, Felicity shares how osteopathy can play a key role in physical and emotional well-being. She also discusses the importance of self-care and nurturing your body after childbirth.

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What does it look like to choose single motherhood on purpose - not by circumstance, but by conviction? In this episode, I’m joined by Sarah, a solo mum of one and thriving business owner who made the empowering decision to become a parent through donor conception. Sarah opens up about the decision-making process, the emotional ups and downs, and what it really means to create a family in your own way.

We chat about navigating motherhood without a partner, the judgement (and joy) that can come with that, and how she balances raising her daughter with running a business. Whether you're considering solo motherhood or just curious about different paths to parenthood, this episode is honest, inspiring, and full of heart.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Fay, a mum of two boys and the owner of the Leeds, Harrogate, and Ripon franchise for Daisy First Aid, a company that provides fun and interactive first aid training for parents, carers, teachers, and children across the UK. Fay shares how her background and personal experiences as a mum led her to take on the franchise and how she’s helping families feel more confident in handling accidents and illnesses in a relaxed, supportive environment.

We talk about the importance of first aid training for parents, especially in the early years, and how learning these essential skills can be both empowering and life-saving. Fay also discusses how Daisy First Aid’s interactive approach helps make these crucial lessons more approachable and engaging, making it easier for parents to build confidence and react swiftly in times of need.

This episode is for any parent or caregiver who wants to feel more equipped to handle life’s unexpected moments, from minor bumps and bruises to more serious emergencies.

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