Mum's The Word! With Georgia Jones & Kelsey Parker

This week on Mum’s The Word, Georgia Jones is joined by author, podcaster, and founder of Not So Smug Now, Cat Sims.

Known for documenting the beautifully chaotic reality of being a 40-year-old woman, wife, and mum, Cat has built a platform that makes women feel truly seen, reminding us that however messy life feels, you’re never the only one.

In this refreshingly honest chat, Georgia and Cat dive into:

🧠 Why we need to talk more openly about the mental load mums carry

🤝 The power of couples sharing the load at home

💬 How therapy saved Cat’s marriage

🩸 And why what our kids are being taught about periods is totally missing the mark

With her trademark honesty and humour, Cat shares insights from her brand-new book The Mental Load Diaries, offering a voice of solidarity to mums everywhere.

Real talk, real laughs, and a whole lot of “me too” moments.

This is one you won’t want to miss.

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Georgia Jones and Kelsey Parker are back in the studio together for a raw and honest catch-up on life, motherhood and everything in between.

In this episode, Kelsey opens up about her thoughts on the future and whether she’s considering having another baby following the tragic passing of Phoenix.

She and Georgia also swap stories on the chaos of solo parenting, especially with Danny away on the McFly x Busted tour, and why sometimes just keeping your head above water is enough.

They also dive into the importance of reminding ourselves that it’s okay not to be okay, and why mums need to let go of the pressure to always have it all together.

Candid, emotional and full of laughs.

This is motherhood unfiltered.

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This week on Mum’s The Word, Kelsey Parker is joined by Francesca Amber - the self-proclaimed Mother of Manifesting, bestselling Sunday Times author, and host of the hit podcast Law of Attraction Changed My Life.

Francesca shares how the law of attraction has shaped her journey, from manifesting her husband to transforming her career and family life. Kelsey also realises she’s been manifesting without even knowing it!

Together they chat about:

✨ Why breaking up with someone isn’t a failure

💫 How to start manifesting in your everyday life

📚 Francesca’s brand-new book Manifesting Like A Mother

🌸 And how motherhood and manifesting can go hand-in-hand

It’s an inspiring, uplifting episode that will leave you believing that the life you want might just be one thought away.

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This week on Mum’s The Word, Georgia Jones and Kelsey Parker are reunited back in the studio for a very special and emotional episode.

For the first time on the podcast, Kelsey opens up about the heartbreaking passing of Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, sharing how it affected her, Will, Aurelia and Bodhi, and why she believes that if you don’t laugh through grief, you’ll cry.

She also reflects on how this experience has been a very different grieving process to when her husband, Tom Parker, passed away.

Alongside the hard conversations, Georgia and Kelsey are also chatting about back-to-school season, and how Bodhi is adjusting to starting reception and full-time school.

A raw, heartfelt, and honest conversation about love, loss, motherhood, and finding strength in the little moments.

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This week on Mum’s The Word, Georgia Jones is joined by award-winning Sunday Times bestselling author and broadcaster Louise Pentland. Known for her openness and honesty, Louise shares a powerful conversation about the realities of motherhood, the importance of friendships, and the inspiration behind her brand-new children’s book Adventures in Lylaland.

Together, Georgia and Louise discuss:

💛 The power of female friendships—especially as mums

🌱 How grief and past abuse have shaped Louise’s journey as a mother

📚 Why she wanted to write a children’s story celebrating imagination, resilience, and mental health

👩‍🔬 And how Adventures in Lylaland encourages girls to explore STEM and chase their curiosity

Honest, heartfelt, and full of inspiration, this episode celebrates the strength of mums and the magic of stories.

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This week on Mum’s The Word, Kelsey Parker is joined by Vicki Broadbent, better known as Honest Mum, to chat all things motherhood, blogging, and life online.

Vicki shares her incredible journey from a successful TV director to becoming one of the UK’s original mummy influencers, and how that leap changed both her career and her family life.

She also opens up about:

👶 Having her third baby after 40

🌱 Raising children with strong values in a modern world

📱 Navigating social media as both a mum and creator

💛 Why honesty and community matter more than ever

This episode is warm, inspiring, and full of wisdom for mums navigating motherhood, identity, and the messy, beautiful in-between.

Remember this episode was recorded in June

Also make sure to check out Vicki's new children's book Greek Myths, Folktales & Legends OUT NOW

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This week on Mum’s The Word, Georgia Jones is joined by Michelle Kennedy, the founder and CEO of Peanut, one of the fastest-growing social networking apps for women.

After her experience as deputy CEO at Badoo and an inaugural board member at Bumble, Michelle saw the power of online connection and realised mums, women, and parents needed their own safe space to share, support, and find community.

The result? Peanut, a platform designed to make sure no woman ever feels alone.

Georgia and Michelle chat about:

🤝 Why Peanut launched their new book It Takes a Village

💛 Shifting our mindset around asking for help as mums

🌍 The importance of building supportive communities

📲 How online spaces can create real-life connections

If you’ve ever felt like you’re figuring out motherhood solo, this one’s a reminder that there’s always a village out there, you just have to find it!

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This week, Mum’s The Word goes LIVE from the Exchange at Big Feastival 2025, as Georgia Jones is joined by model, TV presenter, and co-host of the hit comedy podcast Never Have I Ever, Hannah Cooper-Dommett.

In this heartfelt and hilarious chat, Hannah opens up about the reality of juggling motherhood with caring for her mum, who continues to need ongoing support following a brain tumour diagnosis. She shares how she imagined entering motherhood with her mum by her side and how she’s learned to navigate a different reality while also working closely with Brain Tumour Support.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a live Mum’s The Word episode without plenty of laughs! Georgia and Hannah dive into:

🎵 The nursery rhymes they’d happily ban forever

😎 When you officially become a “cool mum”

🍼 Why everyone’s childcare situation looks different (and why we shouldn’t judge)

🤭 And the moment Georgia totally forgets she’s on stage… and swears in front of the kids!

An honest, funny, and emotional conversation about the ups, downs, and surprises of motherhood.

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This week on Mum’s The Word, Kelsey Parker is joined by the incredible Natasha Baker OBE - Paralympic champion, equestrian trailblazer, and now, proud mum.

From her childhood dream of riding to glory, to winning double gold in London 2012 in front of a home crowd, Natasha’s story is nothing short of inspiring. But her journey goes beyond medals. Kelsey and Natasha chat about:

✨ What it was like giving birth as a disabled mum

🐴 How she first discovered her passion for horse riding

🥇 The highs and lows of becoming a Paralympic winner

👶 Life as a first-time disabled mum (and what she’s expecting with baby number two!)

🌙 How a childhood visit to a spiritual healer changed her life forever

🎯 Why she’s already setting her sights on LA 2028

Fresh from her fourth Paralympic Games, with two more medals to add to her collection, Natasha proves that motherhood and elite sport can go hand-in-hand. Honest, uplifting, and packed with wisdom, this is an episode that will leave you cheering her on every step of the way.

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This week on Mum’s The Word, Kelsey Parker is joined by dermatologist, TV presenter, and host of The Bad Skin Clinic, Dr Emma Craythorne.

Reminder this episode was recorded in May 2025

With years of experience in both her private practice and on-screen, Dr Emma knows exactly what’s fact and what’s fiction when it comes to looking after your skin.

They dive into the skincare industry’s wild trends, the most common skin concerns she sees in mums and young children, and why some of the advice circulating on social media makes her want to scream.

Dr Emma also shares her no-fuss tips for getting your kids into a skincare routine, yes, even if it’s just the basics.

Packed with practical advice, myth-busting, and a healthy dose of common sense, this episode will change the way you think about skin, for you and your family.

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