Not Another Mummy Podcast

By Alison Perry

What's Not Another Mummy Podcast about?

Not Another Mummy Podcast is one of the UK's top parenting podcasts with previous guests including Philippa Perry, Dr Rangan Chatterjee, Emma Bunton, Rosie Ramsey and Meg Mathews. Host Alison Perry chats to a different guest each episode about parenting and family issues. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/notanothermummy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Not Another Mummy Podcast episodes:

04.17.2024
Sadiq Khan: Not trying to be the perfect dad, parenting teenagers and free school meals
Season 11 of Not Another Mummy Podcast kicks off with a chat with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. Previously a lawyer and Labour MP, Sadiq has been mayor since 2016. As well as creating policies for the smooth-running of the...
02.29.2024
Harriet Shearsmith: Cycle breaking parenting
I’m joined on this episode by Harriet Shearsmith. Harriet is a mum of three and the presenter of the Unfollowing Mum podcast - about breaking the parenting cycle, unsubscribing from drama by healing generational trauma and putting ourselves and our...
02.15.2024
Rosie Nixon: Midlife reinvention, parenting tweens and using AI in family life
My guest on this episode is a returning guest! Rosie Nixon is a mum of two tween boys and passionate about reclaiming midlife. We chat about everything from how she is reinventing midlife - and her recent career pivot away from...
02.01.2024
Lydia Bright: Single motherhood, co-parenting and writing her first children's book
TV personality best known for The Only Way Is Essex, influencer and entrepreneur Lydia Bright joins me on this episode. Lydia is a mum to toddler Loretta and has her debut picture book coming out on February 1st – Mummy...
01.11.2024
Jessica Chalmers: Teaching your kids how to be safe online
I'm joined on this episode by Jess Chalmers, who runs workshops on online child safety. As a mum of two tweens herself, Jess got the fear after watching The Social Dilemma on Netflix and took matters into her own hands...
12.28.2023
Nicola Lewis aka This Girl Can Organise: Getting organised in the new year (REPLAY)
We've got a replay episode this week - this episode originally went out in January 2022 and if you're in the mood to declutter and organise as 2023 draws to a close, this episode is for you. My guest is Nicola...
12.14.2023
Kate Rowe-Ham: Owning your menopause and becoming fitter, calmer and stronger
Whether you're already perimenopausal/menopausal or you're looking ahead to it, my guest today will give you lots to think about. Mum of 3, Kate Rowe-Ham, is a personal trainer who specialises in using exercise and fitness to help women through...
12.01.2023
Andy Day: Being a dad of girls, breaking the parenting cycle and life as a CBeebies legend
My guest on this episode is CBeebies legend Andy Day. Presenter of an array of programmes like Andy's Global Adventures and star of Andy And The Band with his rock band Andy and the Odd Socks, Andy is also a...
11.16.2023
Suzy Reading: Finding calm in the chaos of Christmas
My guest on this episode is Suzy Reading. As well as being a chartered psychologist, yoga teacher and coach, Suzy is a mum of two and the author of a whole bunch of books including her latest one, Rest To...
11.02.2023
Stu Oakley and Lotte Jeffs: Queer parenting and changing the way we talk about parenthood
I'm joined on this episode by Lotte Jeffs and Stu Oakley, authors of the book The Queer Parent and hosts of the podcast From Gay To Ze. From fostering and fertility treatment to co-parenting and dealing with homophobia, the book is...
10.18.2023
Liz Earle: Menopause, motherhood and rediscovering ourselves in midlife
Welcome back to SERIES TEN of Not Another Mummy Podcast. It's six years since we launched, back in a time when believe it or not, there were hardly any parenting podcasts! I'm thrilled to be kicking off our tenth series with...
08.09.2023
Charlotte Stirling-Reed: Feeding our families without losing our sanity
Why are mealtimes so stressful? Is it really that important to eat as a family? How bad are those toddler snacks you can buy in the supermarket, really? If - like me - you ask yourself these kinds of questions...
07.12.2023
Beth Mead: Teaching kids to dream big and achieve success
It's not every day you get to chat to an ACTUAL Lioness, but in this week's episode, my guest is the epic Beth Mead. England and Arsenal footballer Beth was the top goalscorer in the UEFA Euros 2022, which saw...
06.28.2023
Stacey Heale: Losing your partner and guiding your kids through grief
Grief is still such a taboo subject but that's something that my guest on this episode is determined to change. Stacey Heale is a mum of two and in September 2021, her husband - Delays singer Greg Gilbert - died,...
06.14.2023
Dr Louise Newson: What you need to know about perimenopause and menopause
My guest today is one of the biggest experts in menopause and perimenopause. Dr Louise Newson is a GP, the creator of free menopause app Balance and runs The Newson Clinic which helps thousands of women to navigate perimenopause and...
05.31.2023
Natasha Devon: Helping our kids be their best selves online
We hear lots about the risks and dangers of young people using social media and the internet but my guest today says since it's here to stay, we may as well teach our kids how to use it wisely. Natasha Devon...
05.17.2023
Ruby Warrington: Being a woman without kids
This podcast delves into lots of different areas and experiences of motherhood and parenthood, but one area I've wanted to cover for ages is the act of not having kids. My guest today is Ruby Warrington who has known ever...
05.03.2023
Ben Anderson: Life as a dad of five (and Dr Shireen on RSV)
In this special episode organised and funded by Sanofi, I chat to not one but two guests – first up is Ben Anderson who is dad of five under nine, entrepreneur and can be found online as The Diary of...
04.19.2023
Hannah Barrett: Finding balance in the chaos of family life
My guest on this episode used to work in finance as an Actuary in a fast-paced, high-pressured environment. Now, Hannah Barrett is the UK’s leading online yoga teacher with a completely different approach to life. Hannah’s also a mum of...
04.05.2023
Cathy Reay: The highs and Lows of parenting with a disability
I'm joined on this episode by someone I've wanted to have on as a guest for ages - writer and editor Cathy Reay. Born with dwarfism, Cathy is a disability consultant and writes about her experiences as a disabled, single...
03.23.2023
Katie Kirby: The reality of motherhood and social media comparison
After an extended break, we're back for a new season! Katie Kirby is my guest on this episode. Katie started off blogging at Hurrah For Gin, shining a light on the realities of motherhood at a time when the online...
06.22.2022
Libby Page: The highs and lows of early motherhood
Whether you’ve got a baby right now or your kids are a bit older, my chat with Libby Page on this episode will probably resonate with you. Libby is the author of three bestseller books - The Lido, The 24-Hour...
06.08.2022
Eve Squires & Gem Fryer: Solving Your Baby and Child Sleep Problems
How well does your baby or child sleep? Chances are, you’ve had or are having some issues with sleep (I know we are!) and if that’s the case, my guests today have got lots of helpful advice for you. Eve Squires...
05.25.2022
Natalie Lee: Shedding shame and finding sexual freedom
My guest on this episode is Natalie Lee – once a midwife, she started a fashion blog and now uses her online platform to discuss body image, confidence, shame and lots more. Now, Natalie has written her first book, Feeling Myself,...
05.16.2022
Deborah James (REPLAY): Living With Stage Four Bowel Cancer
This is a special replay of an interview I did with Deborah James back in January 2018. It was just over a year after she’d been diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer and we sat in her living room, drinking...
05.11.2022
Rob Biddulph: Reading to kids, parenting teens and dad bonding
My guest on this episode was one of the nation’s saviours during the first lockdown in 2020. Reacting to a clear need for parents to keep their kids busy and happy while schools were closed, Rob Biddulph started a...
04.27.2022
Zain Asher On Her Family's Triumph Over Tragedy
CNN anchor and mum of two Zain Asher is my guest on this episode - her book Where The Children Take Us is an incredible memoir with the strong theme of taking the knocks that life gives you and using them...
04.13.2022
Sarah Turner On Losing Her Mum As A Teenager And Writing Her First Novel
My guest on this episode is Sarah Turner – aka The Unmumsy Mum – who has returned to the podcast to update me on her hectic whirl of a life parenting three boys and a cat, and to tell me...
03.30.2022
Angela Crawley MP On The Campaign For Miscarriage Leave
Experiencing miscarriage is, without a doubt, devastating. And my guest on this episode is campaigning for a change in the law around the paid leave that parents are entitled to, when this happens. Angela Crawley is MP for Lanark...
03.17.2022
Ellie Taylor On The Shift From Child-Free to Motherhood
“Becoming a mother is both massive and profound… and at the same time mediocre and humdrum,” according to my guest on this episode, Ellie Taylor. And isn’t she bang on the money? I chat to comedian and actor Ellie about her...
03.03.2022
Myleene Klass and Alexandra Evans (Tik Tok) On Keeping Teens Safe Online
Are you on Tik Tok? Do you know what the skull emoji means? If your answers are yes, then great! My guests on this episode say a great way to keep your teenagers safe in the online world is immersing...
02.17.2022
Laura Friedman Williams On Dating And Sex After Divorce (When You Have Kids)
Picking yourself up after a separation or divorce and starting to date people again can be a hard thing to do, but throw kids into the mix and it can feel like a logistical nightmare. My guest on this episode...
02.03.2022
Kreena Dhiman On Surrogacy After Cancer
My guest on this episode is Kreena Dhiman who has had four children using two surrogates. At the age of 33, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and told that the chemotherapy treatment she needed would affect her chances of...
01.20.2022
Hollie de Cruz On Navigating Motherhood Your Way
Becoming a mum is something that shifts our identity and we can often find ourselves trying to mother in a way that our culture and the media tells us we should. But my guest today says we should all try...
01.06.2022
Nicola Lewis On Getting Organised In The New Year
Happy new year everyone! If you’re in the mood to start 2022 with an organised, fresh approach then this episode is for you. I feel so inspired after my chat with Nicola Lewis – aka This Girl Can Organise. I’m...
12.16.2021
Everyday Racism's Naomi On Raising The Next Generation Of Activists
There’s no denying that the conversation around race and activism is starting to slowly change – world events and movements like Black Lives Matter are hitting the headlines and entering into everyday discussion between friends in a way they weren’t...
12.02.2021
Cat Sims On Mental Health and Motherhood
My guest on this episode is Cat Sims, blogger, content creator, podcaster and huge mental health advocate. I chat to Cat about the importance of talking about mental health. She tells me about her own mental health journey, starting back in...
11.18.2021
Liv Thorne On Choosing Solo Motherhood
My guest on this episode had always dreamed of being a mum but at age 37 and very much single with no partner on the horizon, she decided to take matters into her own hands. Liv Thorne started researching sperm banks...
11.04.2021
Claire Russell On The Benefits Of Doll Play
This brand new series of Not Another Mummy Podcast kicks off with a brilliant chat, brought to you by Barbie who are kindly sponsoring this episode. My guest is Claire Russell, early years specialist and author of the book The Play...
08.04.2021
Emma Brockwell (Physio Mum UK) On Protecting, Healing and Nurturing Your Body When You Give Birth
Postnatal health issues are still being ignored, overlooked, and dismissed by new mums and health professionals who are sadly pushed for time and resources. My guest on this episode - Emma Brockwell aka Physio Mum UK - is on a...
07.28.2021
Molly Forbes On Raising Body Happy Kids
On this episode I chat to Molly Forbes, the author of Body Happy Kids and a mum of two. Molly was a guest on the podcast a few years ago, when she was a host on the Channel 4 show...
07.21.2021
Lorraine Candy On Surviving The Teenage Years
Are you dreading your children hitting the teenage years and hormones turning them into sulky, shouty, door slamming young adults? I know I am! But my guest on this episode, journalist and podcaster Lorraine Candy, says we shouldn’t worry, she...
07.14.2021
Josie Lloyd On How Breast Cancer Changed Her Life
My guest on this episode took an earth-shattering life event and turned it into a novel - Josie Lloyd is a best-selling author and mum of three. She has written 15 bestselling novels including the number one hit Come Together,...
07.07.2021
Dr Ranj On Raising Happy And Healthy Boys
It was an utter joy to welcome Dr Ranj onto the podcast as a guest – as well as working for the NHS through the pandemic as a paediatric doctor, Ranj published a book - How To Grow Up And...
06.30.2021
Maisie Hill On Perimenopause And Our Hormones
This episode is essential listening if you’re in your 20s, 30s or 40s. Which sounds like I’m really bigging myself up, but it’s my guest, not me, who is delivering all of the wisdom. Maisie Hill is a women’s health practitioner,...
06.23.2021
Uju Asika On Talking To Our Kids About Race
Do you talk to your children about race – and racism – and if so, how often? My guest on this episode Uju Asika encourages all parents to start this conversation as early as possible and not to feel awkward...
06.16.2021
Hayley McLean On Raising A Transgender Child
My guest on this episode is mum of three Hayley McLean. All three of Hayley’s children were assumed male at birth but her second-born, Noa, identifies as female. Hayley tells me what it’s like to be the mum of a transgender...
06.09.2021
Amy Ransom on Turning Separation Into A Positive
Separating from your partner would be one of the worst things that could happen to you, right? Well, no, according to my guest on this episode, it doesn’t have to be. Amy Ransom is a mum of three and the author...
06.02.2021
Joeli Brearley On Maternity Discrimination And The Motherhood Penalty
Imagine a world where women don’t lose their jobs, or miss out on promotions, because they’re pregnant or have just had a baby. I can’t even picture it, because so many women experience maternity discrimination, today, in 2021. My guest...
05.26.2021
Robert Douglas on The Importance Of Community
Over the past year or so, most of us have become increasingly reliant on the communities around us – our neighbours, WhatsApp groups of friends, even people we’ve never met but follow on social media. Community has become so important...

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Not Another Mummy Podcast episodes:

Sadiq Khan: Not trying to be the perfect dad, parenting teenagers and free school meals

Harriet Shearsmith: Cycle breaking parenting

Rosie Nixon: Midlife reinvention, parenting tweens and using AI in family life

Lydia Bright: Single motherhood, co-parenting and writing her first children's book

Jessica Chalmers: Teaching your kids how to be safe online

Nicola Lewis aka This Girl Can Organise: Getting organised in the new year (REPLAY)

Kate Rowe-Ham: Owning your menopause and becoming fitter, calmer and stronger

Andy Day: Being a dad of girls, breaking the parenting cycle and life as a CBeebies legend

Suzy Reading: Finding calm in the chaos of Christmas

Stu Oakley and Lotte Jeffs: Queer parenting and changing the way we talk about parenthood

Liz Earle: Menopause, motherhood and rediscovering ourselves in midlife

Charlotte Stirling-Reed: Feeding our families without losing our sanity

Beth Mead: Teaching kids to dream big and achieve success

Stacey Heale: Losing your partner and guiding your kids through grief

Dr Louise Newson: What you need to know about perimenopause and menopause

Natasha Devon: Helping our kids be their best selves online

Ruby Warrington: Being a woman without kids

Ben Anderson: Life as a dad of five (and Dr Shireen on RSV)

Hannah Barrett: Finding balance in the chaos of family life

Cathy Reay: The highs and Lows of parenting with a disability

Katie Kirby: The reality of motherhood and social media comparison

Libby Page: The highs and lows of early motherhood

Eve Squires & Gem Fryer: Solving Your Baby and Child Sleep Problems

Natalie Lee: Shedding shame and finding sexual freedom

Deborah James (REPLAY): Living With Stage Four Bowel Cancer

Rob Biddulph: Reading to kids, parenting teens and dad bonding

Zain Asher On Her Family's Triumph Over Tragedy

Sarah Turner On Losing Her Mum As A Teenager And Writing Her First Novel

Angela Crawley MP On The Campaign For Miscarriage Leave

Ellie Taylor On The Shift From Child-Free to Motherhood

Myleene Klass and Alexandra Evans (Tik Tok) On Keeping Teens Safe Online

Laura Friedman Williams On Dating And Sex After Divorce (When You Have Kids)

Kreena Dhiman On Surrogacy After Cancer

Hollie de Cruz On Navigating Motherhood Your Way

Nicola Lewis On Getting Organised In The New Year

Everyday Racism's Naomi On Raising The Next Generation Of Activists

Cat Sims On Mental Health and Motherhood

Liv Thorne On Choosing Solo Motherhood

Claire Russell On The Benefits Of Doll Play

Emma Brockwell (Physio Mum UK) On Protecting, Healing and Nurturing Your Body When You Give Birth

Molly Forbes On Raising Body Happy Kids

Lorraine Candy On Surviving The Teenage Years

Josie Lloyd On How Breast Cancer Changed Her Life

Dr Ranj On Raising Happy And Healthy Boys

Maisie Hill On Perimenopause And Our Hormones

Uju Asika On Talking To Our Kids About Race

Hayley McLean On Raising A Transgender Child

Amy Ransom on Turning Separation Into A Positive

Joeli Brearley On Maternity Discrimination And The Motherhood Penalty

Robert Douglas on The Importance Of Community