Happy Mum Happy Baby

Gi is back with a brand new series and our first guest is our first ever expectant mum! Gi caught up with Love Island Star and businesswoman Montana Brown just a few weeks before she gave birth to her first child, Jude Isaiah O'Connor earlier this week. They discuss her pregnancy journey and her hopes for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of this season of Parenting SOS, Gi chats with Suzy Reading, a respected psychologist, author, and yoga teacher, about emotional health for parents and children. Drawing on her rich professional background, Suzy shares her journey towards specialising in emotional health and how motherhood has shaped her approach. The episode is packed with useful tips on how parents can model healthy emotional habits and support their kids through strong emotions.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gi chats with Dr Rebecca Moore, a perinatal psychiatrist with a special interest in birth trauma. Dr Moore has over 20 years of experience in treating various conditions including infertility, pregnancy loss, anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma.They discuss the nature and impact of birth trauma, exploring its emotional effects, the potential for PTSD, and long-term consequences. The conversation also addresses the role of the father, possible strains on the mother-healthcare worker relationship, and self-advocacy strategies for mothers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing the discussion on the topic of paternal mental health, Gi chats with Lilly Pebbles and her husband, Rich. They delve into Rich's personal journey with paternal mental health and his struggles with health anxiety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gi chats with Elliott Rae. Elliott Rae is a recognized advocate for diversity, equality, and inclusion, a prominent speaker on fatherhood, masculinity, and men's mental health, and the founder of the "MusicFootballFatherhood" parenting platform.They discuss the societal impact of masculinity on men's mental health and why men often find it difficult to seek help for mental health issues. The conversation also explores ways of destigmatizing men's mental health and the media's role in promoting healthy mental health practices for fathers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gi chats with Katharine Graves, an authority on hypnobirthing and the driving force behind KGHypnobirthing and The Hypnobirthing Association. Katherine gets to the nitty-gritty of hypnobirthing, offering fascinating insights into how this approach can truly transform the childbirth experience. She sheds light on its potential to alleviate labour pain, how its not your usual childbirth method and how you can use its principles in other parts of life. Katharine is kindly offering our listeners a 20% discount code on her KGH online course.To claim your discount go to kghb.org/happymumpod and use the code: HAPPYMUM  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gi chats with Kate Moyle, a psychosexual and relationship therapist who specialises in helping people struggling with their sex lives and sexuality.Kate delves deep into how our sex lives and relationships can evolve post-childbirth. She offers valuable advice on how to navigate these changes and challenges - from handling the intimate life with a baby in the room, grappling with differences in sexual experiences after birth, to finding ways to feel sexy and reconnecting with your partner after having a baby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gi chats with Dr Orinayo Onabanjo, a seasoned counselling psychologist, to discuss perinatal anxiety, a condition affecting about 20% of women during pregnancy and postpartum.Dr Orinayo shares her know-how, talking through different ways to handle perinatal anxiety and where to find help. They discuss the many sides of this condition, how to deal with the stigma, and why getting help matters. This episode is packed with useful tips for anyone navigating this challenging period during pregnancy and the first year of being a parent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gi chats with Amanda Jenner, the UK's Toilet Training Expert, diving into the complicated and often challenging process of potty training. Amanda shares her professional experience and tips, exploring various strategies for successful potty training and engagement tactics for children. The conversation covers the nuances of gender-specific training, how to manage training regression and the potential role of rewards. Amanda's advice offers critical support for parents embarking on or currently navigating this significant milestone in their child's development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gi Chats with Zoe Clark-Coates, co-founder of The Mariposa Trust, about the complex topic of baby loss, miscarriage, and grief. Zoe shares her personal journey, including how she and her husband supported each other during their losses. The conversation covers strategies for coping with physical and emotional pain, communication around loss and delves into the societal aspects of miscarriage, including how to support a friend going through loss.TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion around the theme of baby loss which may be difficult for some listeners. If you think that this episode may impact you negatively then please choose and alternative episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gi chats with Samantha Woodham, a seasoned family law barrister who knows the ins and outs of divorce and co-parenting. Samantha shares her wisdom on avoiding common mistakes, mitigating the impact on children, and maintaining a cordial approach. They discuss practical co-parenting tips and life after divorce, emphasising the importance of communication and empathy in creating a nurturing and positive atmosphere for children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gi is back with a new series of Parenting SOS. In this first episode, we discuss how parents can tackle the cost of living crisis and make every penny count with Gemma Bird (@moneymumofficial). We'll be answering questions from the Happy Mum community and discussing practical ways to help parents manage finances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before Giovanna returns next week for a new season of Happy Mum Happy Baby: Parenting SOS, we have a special episode of the podcast with Made In Chelsea faves, Ollie and Gareth. The Locke Locke's are pregnant and join Giovanna to talk about their surrogacy journey and the impending arrival of their twins! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Happy Mum Happy Baby, Giovanna speaks to actor Jason Watkins and his wife Clara Francis, who tragically lost their daughter, Maudie to sepsis when she was just two and a half years old. Jason and Clara discuss their loss in advance of the broadcast of their ITV documentary launching this week, 'Jason & Clara: In Memory of Maudie'.TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion around losing a child to Sepsis. If you feel you may find it difficult to listen to, please choose another episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Giovanna is joined by the amazing Malin Andersson. Malin rose to fame on Love Island and since has become a truly powerful voice for mental health and the body positivity movement. Malin discusses her joy at becoming mum to her baby girl Xaya as well as the heartbreak of losing her first born, Consy.TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion around topics such as suicide, abusive relationships and baby loss. If you think you may find this episode difficult to listen to, please choose another episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Happy Mum Happy baby Gi discusses surrogacy with Doug and Sanjay AKA The Travelling Gays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JLS singer Aston Merrygold and his wife, dancer, Sarah join Giovanna to discuss life with their 2 young boys, Grayson and Macaulay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gi's guest this week is model, TV presenter and mum of three, Vogue WIlliams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New mum and old friend, Jess Wright joins Giovanna to discuss the birth of her baby boy Presley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Giovanna is joined by presenter, podcaster and mum of three, Gabby Logan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Happy Mum Happy Baby, Gi is joined by Sophie Hinchliffe. Sophie is a mum of two and after finding fame as an influencer obsessed with cleaning, she has become a Sunday Times best selling author and has just released her first Children's book, 'Welcome to Hinch Farm'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate the launch of the Shaping Us campaign from The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, Gi is joined by paediatric doctor Guddi Singh to talk about early brain development. Shaping Us is a new, long-term awareness raising campaign to increase public understanding of the crucial importance of the first five years of a child’s life. Spearheaded by The Princess of Wales, the campaign highlights the fundamental importance of early childhood in shaping adults and future society. Find out more: shapingus.com - @earlychildhood Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TV's favourite sisters, Sam and Billie join Gi to chat Mummy Diaries, birthing stories and how three can be a handful! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer, dancer and former Pussycat Dolls member, Kimberly Wyatt joins Giovanna to discuss her life as a mum of three. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first episode of the new season, Giovanna is joined by her good friend Matt Willis to discuss, fatherhood, addiction and dealing with teenagers!TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion around the theme of addiction. If you feel this may be difficult for you please choose another episode. Listener discretion is advised, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second of our bonus episodes to celebrate the launch of Giovanna Fletcher: Made In Italy on ITV, Gi is joined by her sister, Giorgina and brother, Mario as they reminisce on growing up together and the parenting lessons they have learned from each other! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special bonus episode to celebrate the launch of 'Giovanna Fletcher: Made In Italy' on ITV, Gi talks parenting with her dad, Big Mario Falcone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the final episode in the current series, Gi is joined by Italian chef and TV personality, Gino D'Acampo to discuss his approach to parenting his 3 children.Gino's new book 'Gino's Italy: Like Mamma Used To Make' is available now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gi is joined on this week's episode by model Emma and business entrepreneur, Ollie to discuss the birth of their baby daughter, Bonnie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress Jo Joyner discusses her journey with IVF and life with her twins Edie and Freddie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is Baby Loss Awareness Week and Giovanna reflects on some of the stories of baby loss that have featured on the podcast over the years. If you’re looking for support with Baby Loss you can search for Tommys or PANDAS online.Trigger warning: Contains difficult topics, listener discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YouTubers and entrepreneurs Zoe Sugg and Alfie Deyes discuss life with their first baby, Ottilie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giovanna's guest this week is actress, model, TV panelist - wife to Robbie and mum of four, Ayda Williams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giovanna's guest on this episode is writer and journalist, Freddy McConnell. Freddy is a queer transgender man and solo dad of two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Gi is joined by radio presenter and DadPod host, Dave Berry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rapper & broadcaster, Casyo ‘Krept’ Johnson and health & beauty influencer, Sasha Ellese join Gi to discuss co-parenting and co-founding their own baby care brand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Giovanna is joined by The Only Way Is Essex's, Georgia Kousoulou, wife to Tommy and mum to Brody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first episode in the new season, Giovanna is joined by her good friend Kelsey Parker, who sadly lost her husband Tom to a brain tumour earlier this year after their second child was born. Gi discusses life and motherhood after Tom. This episode contains real and difficult conversations around death, please only listen if it feels safe for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gi is back and talking 'sleep' with holistic sleeping coach and Founder of Sleeping Bunnies Anna Knight. The pair discuss why our babies sometimes struggle to nod off, how to remedy that, sleeping tips for parents and answer your listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of 'Asking For A Friend' Gi is joined by Anna Whitehouse, author and founder of Mother Pukkaa, Anna and Gi discuss everything around flexible working - why we should have it, how to ask for it and answer your listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of 'Asking For A Friend', Gi begins to better understand postnatal depression with writer, TV presenter and NHS GP Dr Punam Krishan. The two discuss everything from normalising conversations around depression and how to cope with these feelings. Dr Punam is medically trained in this area, but she also suffered from postnatal depression and opens up about her experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on 'Asking For A Friend' Gi is joined by registered nutritionist and best selling author Charlotte Stirling-Reed to talk about everything weaning! The pair discuss everything around eating habits, when to introduce foods and they answer your listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of 'Asking For A Friend' Gi dives into pre and postnatal health with fitness expert and public speaker Shakira Akabusi. The pair discuss everything from exercise to breastfeeding, recovery times to staying fit during pregnancy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Asking For A Friend, Gi is joined by End-of-Life Doula, Anna Lyons and progressive funeral director, Louise Winter to discuss how to navigate difficult conversations around death and illness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on 'Asking For A Friend', Gi discusses Vulnerability with author of 'But Why?', Clemmie Telford. From answering difficult questions from kids to having an open conversation with yourself, Gi and Clemmie talk about feeling lost and when to ask for help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on 'Asking For A Friend' Gi discusses Pelvic Floor Health with founder of Pevic Roar and author of 'Why Did No One Tell Me?, Emma Brockwell. With tips on how to keep your pelvic floor healthy and your questions answered on everything from excercising when pregnant to urinary incontinence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of 'Asking For A Friend' Gi is joined by illustrator, mum and author of 'You Are Positively Awesome', Stacie Swift. The pair discuss everything around parental mental health, practising self love and answer your listener questions around wellbeing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our very first Asking For A Friend episode, Gi is joined by Dr Megan Rossi, a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist with a PhD in gut health to discuss how the microbes in your stomach can impact the physical and mental health of mother and child. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing 'Happy Mum Happy Baby: Asking For A Friend', a brand new incarnation of the show where Gi will be speaking to leading parenting experts and asking your questions about the issues that affect us all through our parenting journeys. From your pelvic floor to mental health, weaning to bed-wetting and teething to trauma, we got it all covered. Make sure you submit your questions for our experts by heading over to Giovanna's socials! @mrsgifletcher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Giovanna is joined by none other than diving extraordinaire, and keen knitter, Tom Daley. The pair sit down to talk all things fatherhood and the ins and the outs of surrogacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.