The Netmums Podcast

Welcome to Family Food Made Easy, a special podcast collaboration from Netmums and Veg Power, supported by Sainsbury’s. Hosted by Louise Burke, this three-part miniseries tackles the daily challenges of feeding our families, exploring how to make healthy eating joyful, accessible, and affordable.

In this first instalment, Louise is joined by two expert guests to chat about all things fibre: firstly, why getting enough fibre in our diets is so important, and secondly… how we can actually do it?  

About our guests:

Rhiannon Lambert - Leading registered nutritionist & Sunday Times best-selling author

Lauren Leyva - Multi-award-winning home cook, content creator & presenter.

Rhiannon shares vital insights on the importance of a fibre-rich diet for our families, including some pretty shocking statistics about fibre intake among children and adults in the UK. She explains how ultra-processed foods are affecting our health and why it's crucial to support our gut health through better nutrition and fibre consumption.

Later in the episode, home cook and content creator Lauren Leyva enters the chat to tell us how we can incorporate more fibre into family meals. Lauren provides plenty of practical tips including clever swaps and additions to beloved dishes, without sacrificing taste (or blowing the food shop budget!)

In this episode:

- The critical role of fibre in children's health

- Simplifying conflicting nutritional advice

- Easy ways to boost fibre in everyday meals

- Creative cooking tips to make healthy eating fun

- The importance of involving kids in the cooking process

Family Food Made Easy is brought to you by Netmums and Veg Power, a not-for-profit alliance dedicated to improving children’s diets by making healthy, sustainable eating more desirable. 

This special series is supported by Sainsbury's. Look out for the new full-on fibre labelling and store designed to make it easier to spot choices that can help you and your family get more fibre into your diet.

For more trusted parenting advice, visit Netmums and join the conversation on social @Netmums.

Produced by Decibelle Creative

For the Series 19 finale of The Netmums Podcast, we’re switching things up with a special video episode. After a series spent asking the questions, dad host JB Gill finds himself on the other side of the conversation as his wife Chloe joins him on the sofa in the studio – and Louise gets the chance to find out what JB is really like as a husband and dad behind closed doors.

Together for 17 years and married for 12, JB and Chloe open up about the reality of making family life work around busy and unpredictable careers. They talk honestly about communication, reconnecting after time apart and how they operate as a team – even if Chloe, as the family’s self-described 'CEO of the girls' carries much of the mental load at home.

The couple also share how they’re raising Ace, 11, and Chiara, 7, to stay grounded despite growing up around entertainment, travel and life in the public eye. From chores and personal responsibility to resisting the urge to fix every problem for their children, JB and Chloe explain why preparing them for adulthood matters more than making life easy. 

And Chloe reveals whether the JB listeners know from the podcast is the same man she gets at home!

In this episode:

And because we couldn’t let JB escape that easily, the episode finishes with a very revealing Mr & Mrs-style challenge, as the couple put their 17 years together to the test, compare parenting habits and discover just how well they really know each other.

A funny, warm and revealing Series 19 finale about marriage, mental load, raising grounded kids and the reality of family life behind the scenes.

Fancy watching the full episode of The Netmums Podcast on Youtube? Visit the Netmums YouTube Channel now!

Read more trusted parenting advice at Netmums and join the conversation on social @Netmums.

Thanks for a great Series 19. Looking forward to Series 20 in October 2026... JB and Louise would love to hear your parenting stories, questions and dilemmas. Email [email protected] and you could be featured in a future episode.

The Netmums Podcast is brought to you by Netmums, trusted by parents, backed by experts. This episode was produced by Further Films.

For the Series 19 finale of The Netmums Podcast, we’re switching things up with a special video episode. After a series spent asking the questions, dad host JB Gill finds himself on the other side of the conversation as his wife Chloe joins him on the sofa in the studio – and host Louise gets the chance to find out what JB is really like as a husband and dad behind closed doors.

Together for 17 years and married for 12, JB and Chloe open up about the reality of making family life work around busy and unpredictable careers. Chloe, a former dancer, is now a successful content creator. They talk honestly about how they stay strong as a couple in the spotlight and how they operate as a team – even if Chloe, as the family’s default parent and self-described CEO of the girls, carries much of the mental load at home.

The couple also share how they’re raising Ace, 11, and Chiara, 7, to stay grounded despite growing up around entertainment, travel and life in the public eye. From chores and personal responsibility to resisting the urge to fix every problem for their children, JB and Chloe explain why preparing them for adulthood matters more than making life easy. 

And Chloe reveals whether the JB listeners know from the podcast is the same man she gets at home – you'll have to listen to find out! 

In this episode:

And because we couldn’t let JB escape that easily, the episode finishes with a revealing Mr & Mrs-style challenge, as the couple put their 17 years together to the test, compare parenting habits and discover just how well they really know each other.

A funny, warm and revealing Series 19 finale about marriage, mental load, raising grounded kids and the reality of family life behind the scenes.

Fancy watching the full episode of The Netmums Podcast on Youtube? Visit the Netmums YouTube Channel now!

Read more trusted parenting advice at Netmums and join the conversation on social @Netmums.

JB and Louise would love to hear your parenting stories, questions and dilemmas. Email [email protected] and you could be featured in a future episode.

The Netmums Podcast is brought to you by Netmums, trusted by parents, backed by experts.

This episode was produced by Further Films.

What happens when the parenting reality doesn't match the picture you imagined? On The Netmums Podcast this week, comedian, actress, author and mum of two Ellie Taylor joins JB Gill and Louise Burke for a special video episode full of brilliantly honest conversation about the messy, funny and emotional reality of family life.

Ellie, a former Strictly contestant and also a star of the popular TV show, Ted Lasso, opens up about why she found the newborn stage so difficult, the guilt of not feeling an instant bond with her babies, and why she believes more parents need to be honest about those early struggles. She is also super honest about the moment she was struck by gender disappointment with her second child and the challenges of welcoming another baby after a five-year age gap.

The conversation goes on to explore how she shares the parenting load with a stay-at-home dad, and how motherhood has reshaped her marriage. 

Ellie talks openly about the love for her children while also reflecting on learning to let go of control and embracing a ‘good enough’ approach to parenting. Plus, she talks about balancing a busy career with family life and filming her latest ITV show The Box out this autumn.

In this episode:

Whether you're in the newborn trenches, weighing up a second child or simply trying to hold everything together, this episode is full of honest reflections, big, big laughs and reassuring reminders that parenting doesn't have to be perfect to be enough.

Fancy watching the full episode of The Netmums Podcast on Youtube? Visit the Netmums YouTube Channel now!

Read more trusted parenting advice at Netmums and join the conversation on social @Netmums.

JB and Louise would love to hear your parenting stories, questions and dilemmas. Email [email protected] and you could be featured in a future episode.

The Netmums Podcast is brought to you by Netmums, trusted by parents, backed by experts.

This episode was produced by Further Films.

Summer holidays are brilliant... until someone says, ‘I’m hungrrrry’ for the fifth time before 11am.

In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, JB Gill and Louise Burke are joined by leading baby and child nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed to tackle one of parents' biggest summer challenges: feeding the family without the guilt.

From endless snack requests and picnic planning to heatwave eating habits, holiday treats and the pressure to get it ‘right’, Charlotte shares practical, reassuring advice to help parents take the stress out of mealtimes. She explains why one ice cream, or even one whole summer, won't define your child's relationship with food, why healthy eating is built over days, weeks, months and years, and how small, consistent habits matter far more than perfection.

Charlotte also explores why the first 1,000 days of a child's life are so important, shares balanced advice following the BBC Panorama investigation into the safety of baby food pouches, and offers realistic, affordable tips for busy families. Plus, if you're wondering whether you've missed the boat with older children, she explains why it's never too late to build healthier eating habits.

In this episode:

Find out more about Charlotte's work atwww.srnutrition.co.uk and discover her books How to Wean Your Baby, How to Feed Your Toddler, How to Feed Your Family and The Ultimate Weaning & Toddler Cookbook.

Read more trusted parenting advice at Netmums and join the conversation on social @Netmums.

JB and Louise would love to hear your parenting stories, questions and dilemmas. Email [email protected] and you could feature in a future episode.

The Netmums Podcast is brought to you by Netmums – trusted by parents, backed by experts.

Prefer to watch? Full episodes are available on the Netmums YouTube channel.

This episode has been produced by Decibelle Creative.

*This episode contains discussions around baby loss, birth trauma and grief. Please listen in a way that feels right for you.

This week on The Netmums Podcast, Louise Burke and JB Gill are joined by television personality and author Lauren Goodger for an honest and deeply moving conversation about motherhood, grief and finding the strength to keep going.

In her new book, Mum of Two, Lauren shares the story behind the headlines – from the overwhelming joy of becoming a mum to daughter Larose, to the unimaginable heartbreak of losing her second daughter, Lorena. She opens up about navigating grief while parenting, learning to live alongside loss, and why she wants other bereaved parents to know they're not alone.

Lauren also reflects on the realities of early motherhood, the pressure to appear as though you're coping, the importance of asking for help, and how she's found moments of hope and joy again.

In this episode:

If this episode raises difficult feelings for you, support is available through organisations including Sands, Tommy's and PANDAS.

Read more trusted parenting advice at Netmums and join the conversation on social @Netmums.

JB and Louise would love to hear your parenting stories, questions and dilemmas. Email [email protected] and you could be featured in a future episode.

The Netmums Podcast is brought to you by Netmums, trusted by parents, backed by experts.

Fancy watching full episodes of The Netmums Podcast on YouTube? Visit the Netmums YouTube Channel now!

Proudly produced by Decibelle Creative.

How do we raise our children to believe they're enough in a world that's constantly telling them they need to look different, be different or do more?

This week on The Netmums Podcast, Louise Burke and JB Gill are joined by broadcaster, best-selling author, campaigner and mum-of-two Katie Piper for an inspiring conversation about confidence, resilience and raising children who value themselves for who they truly are.

Drawing on both her own extraordinary life experiences (most notably surviving a life-changing acid attack in 2008, carried out at the request of her ex-boyfriend) and her work with international children's cleft charity Smile Train, Katie shares why true confidence isn't something we inherit – it's something we build. Together, they explore how parents can nurture resilience from an early age, support children through the pressures of social media and appearance culture, and encourage them to develop a strong sense of identity that goes far beyond external validation.

Katie also reflects on becoming a mum, how parenthood changed her perspective, why she was determined not to pass her own fears onto her daughters, and what her children have taught her about healing, patience and self-compassion.

In this episode:

Whether you're raising toddlers or teenagers, this episode is packed with thoughtful advice and reassuring reminders about helping children grow up believing that who they are matters far more than how they look.

Read more expert advice at Netmums and join the conversation on social @Netmums.

JB and Louise would love to hear your parenting stories, questions and dilemmas. Email [email protected] and you could be featured in a future episode.

The Netmums Podcast is brought to you by Netmums, trusted by parents, backed by experts.

Proudly produced by Further 

This week on The Netmums Podcast, Louise Burke and JB Gill tackle one of the biggest parenting challenges of our time: keeping children safe online.

With the UK moving towards restricting social media access for under-16s, this conversation couldn't be more timely.

Joining the podcast are Lauren Cowell, campaigner for the Raise the Age movement, entrepreneur and fiancee to Simon Cowell, and Ellen Roome, who has dedicated herself to improving online safety following the devastating loss of her 14-year-old son, Jools.

Together, they share powerful insights into the realities of parenting in the digital age, why parental controls alone aren't enough, and the practical steps every family can take to better protect their children online.

From delaying smartphones and keeping devices out of bedrooms to building open conversations and recognising the hidden risks of social media, this episode offers honest advice every parent needs to hear.

In this episode:

* This episode touches on child loss and online harm. Please listen in a way that feels right for you.

Read more expert advice at Netmums and join the conversation on social @Netmums.

JB and Louise would love to hear your parenting stories, questions and dilemmas. Email [email protected] and you could feature in a future episode.

The Netmums Podcast is brought to you by Netmums, trusted by parents, backed by experts.

Proudly produced by Decibelle Creative.

This week on The Netmums Podcast, Louise Burke and JB Gill are joined by psychotherapist and best-selling author Anna Mathur for an honest conversation about the parenting moments we're often too ashamed to admit.

Why do we snap at the people we love most? And what does it really say about us?

Drawing on both her professional expertise and her own experiences as a mum of three, Anna explains why anger is so often the final symptom of stress, overwhelm and impossible expectations – not bad parenting. Inspired by her new book, How to Stop Snapping at the People You Love, she shares practical ways to recognise the warning signs before we reach breaking point, repair after we've lost our temper, and show ourselves the same compassion we offer everyone else.

If you've ever ended the day thinking, 'That wasn't the parent I wanted to be,' this episode is for you.

In this episode:

Anna's book, How to Stop Snapping at the People You Love (As Well As the Ones You Don't): A Compassionate Guide to Rage, Regulation and Repair, is available from 2 July 2026.

Read more expert advice at Netmums and join the conversation on social @Netmums.

JB and Louise would love to hear your parenting stories, questions and dilemmas. Email [email protected] and you could be featured in a future episode.

The Netmums Podcast is brought to you by Netmums, trusted by parents, backed by experts.

This episode is sponsored by M&S Thank You Teacher Gift Cards. You can buy gift cards in store or e-gift cards online.

Proudly produced by Decibelle Creative.

Anna Mathur/Picture credit: Oliver Spencer 

This week on The Netmums Podcast, Louise Burke and JB Gill are joined by Gladiator star, author and dad-of-two Matt Morsia for a thought-provoking conversation about raising healthy, resilient and active children.

Best known to millions as Legend on Gladiators, Matt opens up about the career-ending injury that shattered his Olympic ambitions, the resilience that helped him rebuild, and how becoming a parent has shaped his outlook on health, fitness and family life.

Matt shares why he believes physical activity deserves the same attention as academic achievement, explains the habits he thinks set children up for long-term health, and tackles some of the biggest debates facing parents today – from childhood obesity to food, exercise and the pressure to get it all right.

The conversation also explores the importance of role modelling healthy behaviours, encouraging children to try different activities, and helping them develop perseverance without pressure.

Whether you're a fitness fanatic or simply trying to get the family moving a little more, this episode is packed with practical takeaways and plenty of food for thought.

In this episode:

Matt's new book, FITNESS UNLOCKED, published by Sphere available now in Paperback, audio and ebook

Read more expert advice at Netmums and join the conversation on social @Netmums.

JB and Louise would love to hear your parenting stories, questions and dilemmas. Email [email protected] and you could be featured in a future episode.

The Netmums Podcast is brought to you by Netmums, trusted by parents, backed by experts.

This episode is sponsored M&S Teacher Gift Cards. You can buy cards or e-gift cards online.

Proudly produced by Decibelle Creative.

Picture credit: Nicky Johnston