Precarious Parenting

In the summer of 2021 I chatted with Theresa Mitchell, executive producer at Jhene Productions, who was finalising her documentary programme 'Life After Loss'.  The aim of the documentary is to empower and give voice to many unnoticed women who struggle with infertility, pregnancy and infant loss. 

We talk about the differences in the UK and US healthcare services, grieving for miscarried or sleeping babies and how to deal with trauma positively.

Theresa reminds us that, as women, regardless of our colour or background, we have a choice and that, whatever happens, it's okay not to be okay. 

https://jheneproductions.wixsite.com/

 

Marita Nizam is the author of 'Little Rabbit and the Grumpy Poos'.

We had a great chat about why she felt moved to write this book and the powerful message behind it, which points to children being able to self-validate and know they are good enough no matter what anyone around them (like a Grumpy Poo) tells them.

You can find out more at https://maritanizam.ca/

Sonia Worthington is the Director of Parenting Solutions Devon. 

We chatted about how families and parents can find themselves in really challenging situations and what can be done to support them. This is a UK based episode but the discussion may spark ideas for support options in other countries. 

Find out more at www.parentingsolutions.co.uk

Jonnie Jensen is the founder of Team Super Dad and the Hero Academy. He chats about his personal journey through a failed marriage, where he speaks candidly about how he worked to become the man he wanted to be, and the dad his children needed him to be.

You can find out more at https://www.teamsuperdad.com/

Cassandra Lane is a mum, an editor and the author of the award winning historical non-fiction novel We Are Bridges, where she shares the story of her family past in the Deep South of America. 

We chat about how this journey led her to realise it was time for her to become a parent, plus how we should all value our own stories and remain true to ourselves, because that's what out kids need us to be.

We Are Bridges can be purchased from: www.cassandralane.net

Dave Young discusses his experience of being a widower for more than six years from his childhood sweetheart, Emma. 

He speaks about loss but he also focuses on how he and his daughter, Mabel, have worked together to keep moving forward, by remaining in the present. 

Dave can be contacted on [email protected]

Sarah Wehkamp is a mom coach, podcaster, speaker, YouTuber  and contributor to the Huffington Post. 

In this episode she talks about her experience of having twins and then another boy soon after and, along with postpartum depression, how she lost sight of herself.

As a result, she realised she needed to separate her deep love for her children away from her frustration around parenthood. She didn't just want to raise happy healthy kids; she wanted to be a happy, healthy parent too. 

Contact Sarah on parentwho.com

Mandy and Rob Morsley chat about their two children who both become international sailors. They share the high points and the challenges of both representing Great Britain in their sport of sailing. We talk about how they managed the training, competitions, school work, plus their own lives and careers too! Mandy and Rob can be contacted via [email protected]

Gail Swift has spoken for the first time about her failed suicide attempt as a teenager and how it felt to watch her son go through the exact same thing. 

She speaks with raw passion, love, faith and, above all, hope. This is an episode not to be missed.

Gail can be contacted on: planstoprospercoaching.com

 

Pete Hull MBE chats about his life having been born without limbs, and what it felt like to stand on the podium holding GBR Gold medals for swimming at the Paralympics. 

He discusses the support he has received throughout his life and what the future looks like to him now. 

Find out more about Pete at www.peterhullmbe.com and contact him on [email protected]