What if being a mother was seen as a career risk? What if talking about fertility was still considered taboo in 2025? And what if female footballers had to choose between the game they love and the family they dream of?

In this powerful Q&A episode, Rach and Millie dive deep into one of the most important and under-discussed topics in women’s football: motherhood, fertility, and the right to choose without fear.

From Hannah Blundell’s inspiring return to Manchester United after giving birth, to the need for clubs to support fertility education, smear tests, and open conversations.

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How have Jess Park and Ella Toone become such a dangerous duo for Man Utd? What makes Chelsea so solid at the back after five clean sheets in their last seven games? Are Arsenal finding some form at just the right time, ahead of big game against Chelsea this weekend?

Millie and Rach also discuss their frustration with fireworks and what they'd do to fix it.

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What’s the girls’ favourite scary movie? Who would they haunt if they were a ghost? And which England teammate would swoop in to save them from a spider?

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Millie and Rach breakdown England’s 2-1 defeat against Brazil at the Etihad. They discuss Khiara Keating’s international debut, Maya Le Tissier’s performance and how a little shake up of England’s lineup is refreshing to see.

They explain how tough it is to play international fixtures again after becoming European Champions, and why losing games can actually be a positive in the long run.

And Millie’s had a great new idea! Block and delete. Listen to the full episode to find out what it is all about…

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What exactly is it about a top tier pub that makes it so brilliant? Why is the community around a pub so important? What memories do Millie and Rach have of spending time around their local boozers growing up?

The pair also discuss what they’d like to be doing in life in 10 years and what their favourite ever football kits are.

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What do the girls think of the Subway League Cup and how do they think it could be improved? Is it still an important competition for female players up against the WSL, UWCL and FA Cup?

Who shone last week in the Champions League? And how impressed are the girls with Manchester United this season?

The pair also look back on Millie’s England retirement news. And Rach has some very special messages of support for Millie… including one surprise appearance!

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Why is now the right time for Millie to step back from international football? How difficult a decision was it for her to make and how did she go through that process? What does she hope her legacy will be as a Lioness?

Millie explains to Rach everything that went into her decision about international retirement and thanks everyone for their support throughout her journey with England.

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Rachel and Millie sit down to discuss World Mental Health Day on Friday 10th October 2025. Millie - as an ambassador for Young Minds - explains why she’ll be wearing yellow.

They delve deeper into the topic of Mental Health & Professional Sport explaining how they cope with their own mental health both on and off the pitch, and how they support each other in difficult times.

If you need support with any topics discussed in this podcast please consider using the resources below:

MIND: ⁠https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/⁠

YOUNG MINDS: ⁠https://www.youngminds.org.uk

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Millie and Rach review all of the weekend’s WSL fixtures. Did Millie enjoy playing through Storm Amy as Chelsea visited Manchester United? And how did Rach’s Villa side get on?

Are West Ham and Liverpool in trouble at the bottom of the table? And have Arsenal already blown their chances of winning the title?

With the Champions League kicking off again this week the girls discuss why they love this competition so much and why it’s the most sought after trophy for Millie this season.

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Would Millie rather do Strictly or Dancing On Ice? Would Rach rather never get another tattoo or never get her hair done? Would the girls rather have a sing off with Harry Styles or a dance off with Rihanna?

Millie and Rach also discuss Karen Carney’s brilliant early performance and Strictly Come Dancing and call for everyone to get behind her to win it!

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