Tallulah and Sophie are back! This week we are joined by the legendary Steph Smith, one half of the Raw Silk DJ duo, mum and founder of new biz 'The Bold Birth Coach'. 

Steph is wicked. She's honest, passionate and a real advocate for redefining a mother's birthing experience. In this episode, we discuss the shifting balance of priorities when becoming a mother, navigating the reality of working, parenting and carving out space for passions. 

Steph spoke candidly about her own birthing experience and what led her to founding 'The Bold Birth Coach'. During her pregnancy, Steph dedicated a lot of time and energy into preparing herself for birth, both through a hypnobirthing course and her own research. It was this preparation and awareness that she believed helped her make informed decisions when it came to her own birth, despite her delivery being different from what she had planned. 

Steph is a big advocate for women's health, informed decision-making and support and she, like many of us, found that there seemed to be something missing for a lot of women when it came to antenatal education. Steph trained with 'The Riot Birth Network' and upon founding 'The Bold Birth Coach', she aims to provide evidence-based support for women in their pregnancy and birth journey.

We LOVED speaking with Steph and we hope you enjoy this episode!

Much love, 

MKB (Tallulah and Sophie)

xxx

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Hey MKB squad! We've missed you :) 

Sophie and Tallulah are back with mama Rhi!!!

We are so lucky to have chatted to the incredible Rhiannon Butler. Rhi is one half of MamSham, a food business behind incredible performance and concept dinner parties. The iconic duo are self-proclaimed packaging princesses and have worked with huge brands who all seem to want a bite of the girls' biz. 

Rhi is also a mum of one, baby Frieda!

TW:  Whilst this episode's guest did not experience post-natal depression, this episode does include conversations around baby blues and post-natal depression. If you or anyone you know is suffering or that you think may be suffering from extended baby blues, post-natal depression or other mental difficulties following childbirth please be sure to speak to family, friends, the appropriate helplines and charities. There is no shame in asking for help.  

Please see a list of charities that may be helpful for new mothers in challenging times: 

• PANDAS (Pre and Postnatal Depression Advice and Support): Focuses on providing support for parents experiencing perinatal mental health problems, including postnatal depression. They offer a helpline, online resources, and local support groups. 
  
  
• MIND: While not exclusively focused on postnatal mental health, Mind offers a wide range of mental health support, including information and support for new parents. 
  
  
• Maternal Mental Health Alliance: This alliance brings together various organizations working to improve maternal mental health. They offer resources and information about different support options. 
  
  
• NCT (National Childbirth Trust): The NCT also provides information and support for parents during the postnatal period, including breastfeeding support. 

Love,

MKB girlies xxx

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Hey mamas and mamas-to-be,

Sophie and Tallulah are thrilled to be joined on this episode by the amazing Maisie Blue!

Originally from Taunton and raised in Nottingham, Maisie studied fashion design in Bristol. She has since settled back in Nottingham with her fiance, Connor, and their six-month-old non-identical twin boys. 

In this episode, we dive into Maisie's motherhood journey, her experience with IUI fertility treatment and what life is ACTUALLY like as a twin mum and DJ. 

Maisie's positivity and strength is truly inspiring and this conversation moved us deeply. 

We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. 

Love,

MKB girlies xxx

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Hello! 

Tallulah and Sophie are BACK with an incredible guest, Maria Yasnova. Maria is a lactation consultant, breastfeeding counsellor,  life coach and mother.

Maria became a mother for the first time in 2007 in London, away from the support of her extended family. In order to navigate her new found motherhood, she joined a south London mum group, with mothers from all over the world. These mothers would go on to support and coach each others whilst juggling careers. In 2009, Maria began supporting families in their own parenting journeys. For the first 10 years, she focussed on helping mothers feeding their babies and children as both a volunteer breastfeeding counsellor and a lactation consultant. 

Shortly before the pandemic, Maria became a certified Life Coach and a member of the International Coaching Federation. She now continues to support local mothers in their breastfeeding journeys and beyond, through motherhood.

Maria is awesome and brings warmth, kindness, patience and advice to the pod, as we talk all things breastfeeding and more! We also really picked her brains with our audience quick fire questions. 

Scroll down for incredible links, support lines and information that we discuss in the pod. 

Much love, as always,

MKB xxx

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Here are also some helpful links suggested by our wonderful guest:

La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB)

www.laleche.org.uk

https://www.instagram.com/lalecheleague_gb?igsh=dmYxYnY1YXVjNGx0- Maria's favourite website for breastfeeding support

www.breastfeeding.pro

- Maria's contacts for Motherhood Coaching & Support (including Mothers’ Circles and Back to Work Workshops)

https://www.instagram.com/mycoaching.london?igsh=MWpneTcxYmd1NXViZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr- - Maria's IG

Local antenatal and postnatal centres/communities:

https://thesunflowercentre.co.uk

https://www.kinwellbeing.com

Hello! 

We are back with our next series of episodes for Mum Knows Best! The next few episodes will just be Tallulah and Sophie as Beth takes some time away from the pod. 

On today's episode, we are so excited to be speaking to Jacob Kelly, aka ADHD Father UK.  Jacob is a neurodiversity coach, ADHD and mental health advocate and a father of two. 

Almost 6 years on from dealing with his own mental health struggles and postnatal depression, Jacob is in an incredible place with his mental wellbeing and has used his experience and voice to help so many others. Jacob has worked on an NHS mother and baby mental health ward, where he ran a support group for the fathers and partners of mothers admitted to the ward. Currently, he runs a monthly online dad and partners support group for a perinatal mental health charity, as well as his own platform and podcast space,  ADHD Father UK. 

Jacob is a true force of kindness and we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. 

TW: Postnatal depression, suicidal thoughts.

We would like to take this opportunity before you begin our episode content that the following conversation includes postnatal depression and suicidal thoughts. If these are topics that you might find triggering to listen to, we wanted to let you know in advance, so you can make an informed decision as to whether you would like to keep listening. Whilst the outcomes of these personal stories are positive, some listeners may find this delicate or triggering territory. 

Much love, as always,

MKB xxx

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We are so excited to have the iconic DJ Heléna Star join us today. Born in Guilford and now London-based, she has taken the airwaves and raves by storm. Currently hosting a show on female-led London station Foundation FM, Helena is a force to be reckoned with. From Boiler room to overseas shows she really is a superstar. Helena continued to DJ whilst pregnant and is still as busy as ever as both DJ and mum of her one year old little boy. We talk about managing the night-shift, the importance of community and accepting the change of identity entering motherhood. 

Enjoy, MKB xxx

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Join us as we check in on the week, share updates and discuss the Newborn Phase. The pressure of entering ‘Motherhood’ is HUGE. We know it. We talk through the struggles in this raw and real episode. One thing to take away - you are amazing, Mum. 

Enjoy, MKB xxx

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We are joined by Iona, Co-Founder of the renowned South London florist Sage Flowers and now operations manager at the incredible and inclusive hair salon Salt. She is a runner, partner, author and mum of two young boys. Iona has also recently started a new venture, Overstand Agency. Just - wow. Iona is a serious power-house who talks straight and we loved speaking with her. We discuss time-management, the illusion of ‘having it all’ and how she is focusing on raising boys to become kind, considerate and responsible young men. 

Enjoy, MKB xxx

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We did it! Finally! We are here with our introduction. We wanted to kick things off by introducing ourselves and talking frankly about our pregnancy and birth experiences. Expect serious honesty, Tallulah sheds light on “what does pregnant me wear?”, Beth talks knowledge is power and her experiences with managing gestational diabetes and Sophie talks openly about being sick for 7 months during pregnancy. All with a couple of giggles thrown in. Enjoy, MKB xx