Mum's The Word! With Georgia Jones & Kelsey Parker

This week we are joined by international DJ Jayli and her partner Barney, also know as @iammrbanks on Tiktok. We discuss the changing priorities as a parent, as well as acceptance, breastfeeding, resentment, feeling like a failure, hypoglycaemia and the changes in relationships. Get in touch with your questions and birth stories at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Light is an author, entrepreneur, podcaster and all round bringer of body positivity for all! In this episode we work to break down the dieting cycle for new generations, discussing what we are being exposed to and how we can respond to unsolicited comments and work to be true to yourself. In an exclusive she also discusses her recent plans to future-proof her own fertility. TW// Eating DisorderGet in touch with us on your birth stories at [email protected] or on 07599927537----A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's about the dads this week as Olly Huddlestone joins us to chat advice for dads in birth, being a father to daughters and tips for birth partners and the support they can give. We also have some amazing listener advice on C-Sections and how to prepare.You can find Olly online as @dadlifewithriverGet in touch with your questions and birth stories at [email protected] or on 07599927537.---A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can love your kids without loving motherhood! We speak to blogger and author Cat Sims to chat realities of motherhood, prioritising your own health, her birth advice, the importance of communication, the importance of sharing your experiences and the maternal mental load.All whilst Ashley is having contractions!You can find Cat @notsosmugnowAnd her book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/First-Time-Smiled-Just-Wind/dp/0008526141Send us your experiences, positive or not, to [email protected] or on whatsapp at 07599927537---A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Influencer, blogger and writer Victoria Bye joins us this week to discuss her current pregnancy after loss with 3 children, endometriosis, stepping from one child to two and the mental load. TW/ We will be mentioning miscarriage in this episode. Get in touch with us, like our listener Rebecca did, at [email protected] or send us a voicenote on whatsapp on 07599927537.---A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hyperemesis Gravidarum is a sickness that causes excessive nausea and vomiting, so much that it often needs hospital treatment. Around 1-3 in every 100 women are said to have HG during pregnancy, Amy Neville from Amy Nev's fashion diaries joins us this week to tell us more about this sickness, her own experiences with it and her struggles with matrescence. You can find Amy @amynevfashiondiariesGet in touch with us at [email protected] or on 07599927537---A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The cost of childcare is at an all time high, but how can we rely less on the dysfunctional childcare system? Joeli Brearley, founder of Pregnant Then Screwed to chat childcare, judgement and discrimination towards mothers as well as the laws around this.Need help? Call the Pregnant Then Screwed Helpline on 0161 2229879.You can find Joeli at @pregnantthenscrewedGet in touch with your experiences at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eimear Varian Barry discusses the judgement of mums, coparenting, getting out of the cycle of comparing yourself with other mums and the identity struggle this week.Get in touch with your experiences at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We tackle sustainability this week and how we can teach our children about the environment. Jeroo Doodhmal, founder of Pip & Henry tells us her story and journey becoming an entrepreneur as well as the juggle alongside this.You can find Pip & Henry here: https://pipandhenry.com/Get in touch with us with your questions and birth stories at [email protected] or on whatsapp on 07599927537---A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a huge pressure on mums to bounce back and look like they never even had a baby - thankfully people like Melissa Suffield (aka TheConfidentMama) exist to fight back against this bounceback culture. We chat about raising body confident kids, about her relationship with her body, and how she exclusively pumped for a year.Get in touch with us on emaill at [email protected] or on our whatsapp on 07599927537. ---A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hilarious, honest and inspirational Louise Boyce, also known on socials as Mama Still Got It joins us this week to chat about getting back to feeling like yourself again, baby names, and some of her best tips surviving motherhood. You can find Louise @mamastillgotitGet in touch with us! Contact us on [email protected] or on our whatsapp on 07599927537.---A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award winning designer Sara Miller join us this week to chat about the timeline pressure put onto women, her experience and tips for the juggle, having a second and mum guilt.We love to hear from you! Share your experiences with us at [email protected] can find Sara @saramillerlondon---A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Ashley and Tommy as they celebrate Alf's second birthday and the second anniversary of their step into parenthood. We answer your questions, tell their story so far including their changing relationship and the highs and lows they have faced. Do you have a question for Ashley? Get in touch at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Influencer, author, comedian, podcaster and mum to 3 girls - 2 being twins! Tova Leigh joins us this week to discuss raising girls, explaining sexism, sexuality after birth, and not feeling bad about asking for help. Follow Tova @tova_leigh Send in your questions to [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trainer Felicity Rosina joins us this with with advice on the changes in your body after birth and the pressure to bounce back, as well as how you can ease yourself back into exercise. We also have a newborn baby interruption too! You can find Felicity @felicityrosinaGet in touch with your questions and voicenotes to 07599927537 and at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily from the Fox and the Moon Holistic Sleep joins us this week to discuss ways in which we can get our child to sleep, tongue tie and the connection between antibiotics and sleep on your child. You can find Emily on Instagram @foxandthemoon_sleep or on her website www.foxandthemoon.co.ukGet in touch with your questions and experiences at [email protected] or on Whatsapp at 07599927537---A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TW// Mention of Eating DisordersThis week we sit down with Megan Rose Lane to chat about unsolicited advice, finding love for your body, eating disorders, changing relationships, co parenting and becoming the person you want your child to become.Get in touch with your birth stories, questions and topic suggestions at [email protected] or on whatsapp at 07599927537---A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Penelope Leach joins us this week to answer some of our burning questions on sleep, screen time and toddler tantrums as we discuss the vast amount of information for the modern mum and how to know what is really normal. Send in your experiences, questions and episode suggestions to [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk money with Gemma Bird, aka @moneymumoffical - we get into the stigmas with talking about money, tips for christmas and free activities, as well as her journey as a mum and her inspirations for getting people open and honestly talking about money. You can follow Gemma @moneymumofficial on Instagram. Send in your voicenotes, experiences and questions to [email protected] or on our whatsapp at 07599927537. ---A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TW // This episode touches on Birth Trauma.Mixing Up Motherhood, aka Illy Morrison joins us this week to chat about her birth experience, changes in relationships and the importance of all birth stories as well as doing what is right for YOU.Follow Illy on Instagram @mixing.up.motherhoodGet in touch with your birth stories, questions and topic suggestions at [email protected] or on our whatsapp - 07599927537---A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rich and Lew from TwoDadsInLondon join us today to chat all things adoption, parenting as a same sex couple and the journey they have been on with their two children so far!You can follow Rich and Lew on instagram @twodadsinlondonAnd their book is titled My Family and Other Families - you can get this from all good book shops! Get in touch with your questions at [email protected] A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TW / Miscarriage and SuicideLaura Guckian, founder of MindMommyCoaching shares her struggles as a first time mum and how she overcame these and put her needs first for her children. We discuss how you aren't the only one feeling this way, and how to stop feeling guilty for putting yourself first. --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Radio 1's Charlie Hedges joins us this week to chat about her journey as a first time mum, the impact it had on her career, and feeling empowered to just do you! Get in touch with your questions, experiences and advice at [email protected] A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress Sarah Jayne Dunn joins us this week to chat about her move to onlyfans and the response this had, owning your own body and escaping the hypersexualisation of the female body as a mum.Get in touch with us at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teacher, Doula, Founder & CEO of The Mindful Birth Group, Emiliana joins us today to chat about all of the different birth options from abdominal to vagina as well as the options of Doula's to make your birth as comfortable as possible. The Mindful Birth Group Website www.themindfulbirthgroup.com Find out your birth rights here https://www.birthrights.org.uk/factsheets/----------A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress and model Sophie Porley joins us this week to chat about her experience freezing her eggs and guides us through the process and her reasons for undertaking the freezing process. Get in touch with us on whatsapp at 07599927537 or at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef and author Rebecca Wilson joins us to give us some tips to making cooking easy with new ideas and inspiration for cooking for yourself and your little one. We discuss cooking things that are already in your kitchen, dealing with fussy eaters and looking at the controversial topic of pouches. Get in touch with us at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and fellow podcaster Laura Dockrill joins Ashley to talk about what she faced after giving birth including how she woke up on her first Mother’s Day in a psychiatric ward, without a clue where she was, separated from her newborn, with a diagnosis of postpartum psychosis.This episode comes with a trigger warning as we will be discussing postnatal mental health, postpartum psychosis, suicidal ideation and traumatic birth.Laura's book is called "What Have I Done? Motherhood, Mental Illness and Me" - buy it now online or from all good publishers. Her podcast is called Zombiemum and can be found wherever you got this podcast!Get in touch with your questions and experiences at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a second baby on the way, Ashley chats to actress Kara Tointon about the decision to have a second child, mum guilt and judgement, the power of your own voice and how we can get out of the people pleasing cycle. Get in touch with your questions and experiences at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start this new season with a very special announcement from Ashley on what to expect in the coming months!Get in touch at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ashley chats about her experience requesting a birth debrief and the steps you can take to get your own, as well as touching on her birth trauma and how this has affected her. We answer your questions, on battling loneliness, finding your tribe and whether parenting releationships can be equal.Get in touch with your experiences, questions and topic suggestions by emailing [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pre and postnatal health expert, fitness expert, track athlete and founder of StrongLikeMum Shakira Akabusi joins Ashley to talk about the changes the body goes through pre and post natally, finding time for herself and how best to approach exercise after birth. Her book 'The Strong Like Mum Method' is available in paperback in all good bookshops. If you want to ask Ashley a question, get in touch at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist, presenter, author, campaigner and columnist Anna Whitehouse aka Mother Pukka joins Ashley to talk about the Flex Appeal campaign to fully implement flexible working nationwide, the spiralling costs of childcare, and the importance of flexible working in promoting inclusivity. If you want to ask Ashley a question, get in touch at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Mum's The Word, Ashley is joined by lactation consultant, founder of Feed Eat Speak and speech and language therapist Stacey Zimmels! Stacey busts some myths around breast and bottle feeding, shares her experience of working with Ashley and also tells us how she ended up breastfeeding for longer than she expected.If you want to ask Ashley a question, get in touch at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ashley is joined by Senior Digital Health Scientist at Silvercloud and perinatal mental health expert Dr Jorge Palacios. In the podcast they offer advice to listener Nadine who has been struggling since the birth of her second child, and they both share their experiences of anxiety and depression as new parents.If you want to ask Ashley a question, get in touch at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Mum's The Word, Ashley is joined by speaker, teacher, coach, mentor and mum of two Caroline Britton! Ashley and Caroline are talking about the importance of communicating with your partner, sharing your discomfort and learning to shift anger, resentment and guilt. Caroline's latest book 'Coming Home To You' is out now in store and online. If you want to ask Ashley a question, get in touch at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Mum's The Word, Ashley is joined by actor, journalist, writer and mum of 2 Marianne Levy. They're talking about the loneliness of motherhood, dealing with the aftermath of difficult births, learning to advocate for oneself in medical settings and the importance of continuing support after the new-born stage. Marianne's latest book 'Don't Forget To Scream: Unspoken Truths About Motherhood' will be available from July 21st 2022 and you can pre-order it now! If you want to ask Ashley a question, get in touch at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Internationally recognized women’s health expert and founder and CEO of Elvie, Tania Boler is this week's guest on Mum's The Word! She joins Ashley to talk about how Elvie came about, how she wanted to address intimate women's health issues and how we should all be more aware of our pelvic health.If you want to ask Ashley a question, get in touch at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Full time secondary school teacher, author and blogger Matt Pinkett joins Ashley to talk about toxic masculinity and what we can do to address the issues that cause boys to educationally underperform.Matt's book, 'Boys Don't Try? Rethinking Masculinity in Schools' is available in paperback in all major bookshops. If you'd like to reach out to Matt he's on Twitter as @PositivteachaIf you want to ask Ashley a question, get in touch at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital, and Course Director for postgraduate child development programmes at University College London, Dr Jane Gilmour joins Ashley to share advice on how to deal with toddler meltdowns. She also shares some quick and easy techniques to deal with emotional moments and gives insight into how to effectively communicate with your child. Her book, 'How to Have Incredible Conversations with your Child' is available in paperback in all major bookshops. If you want to ask Ashley a question, get in touch at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Airline Pilot Maria Pettersson joins Ashley to talk about how she balances the unpredictable nature of her work with being a mum to one and a half year old Alice. Maria also talks about how she co-parents with Alice's dad, and shares what she learned from her birth story. All on on this week's episode of Mum's The Word!If you want to ask Ashley a question, get in touch at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maternity Mates Programme Co-ordinator and Volunteer Kelly Whiting joins Ashley on this week's episode of Mum's The Word. She talks about supporting women in East London, from all backgrounds, through pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood, while advocating for them at every part of the process. To find out more about the Maternity Mates programme head to https://whfs.org.uk/index.php/what-we-do/maternity-mates If you want to ask Ashley a question, get in touch at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TW: This episode features Loss, Birth Trauma, NICU and Miscarriage, viewer discretion is advised.This week we sit down with Beth Sandland an award winning blogger, writer, photographer and mum to Ziggy. She takes pride in travelling and shows her audience how to travel with a child and on a budget. She is honest and raw with her audience, experiencing loss and heartache in 2019 writing about her miscarriages. We chat about baby loss, travelling with a baby, PTSD and mental health before and after birth and her own birth story.Follow Beth @bethsandland and @motherhoodedit------A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is explicit language throughout this episode, discretion advised.We tackle not worrying about the shame and stigmas in society and how we can stand up for ourselves to make ourselves happier. Natalie and Ashley discuss the realities of motherhood, taking the steps to love yourself whilst also touching on the diet industry, masturbation and teaching children about their own bodies and divorce.You can order Natalie's New Book 'Feeling Myself' is out on June 9th, and you can preorder here: https://smarturl.it/FeelingMyselfLinksWe love hearing from you! Get in touch with any topic suggestions, questions and feedback at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlotte Jonsie, host of the Mama on a Mission podcast, self help and positive psychology coach joins us this week about the myth of mum guilt, feeling powerless, owning your mum identity and using it as a chance to recreate yourself. We also touch on mood swings, postnatal depression and forgetting to appreciate your own body. TW: Loss / Traumatic LaborGet in touch with us with your questions and suggestions at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and founder of Everyday Sexism, Laura Bates joins Ashley on this week's episode of Mum's The Word. They're talking all about how to raise our sons and daughters, the differences in parental leave, if 50/50 parenting is ever possible and how to improve sex education in schools.Laura's new book 'Fix the System, Not the Women' is available in hardback and ebook from 12th May 2022. If you want to ask Ashley a question, get in touch at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

English former World Cup alpine ski racer, presenter and mum to two Chemmy Alcott joins us to discuss all aspects of mum guilt, from deciding to get a nanny and the backlash women face, choosing to go back to work after 2 weeks and even feeling guilt for the name of her second child, we explore it all on this weeks episode of Mums the Word!Ask Ashley a question for the podcast at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress, influencer and mum to Mia, Gemma Atkinson joins us on the show this week to chat about her traumatic birth, taking advice from people and an inside look on her womens health cover shoot. We answer a question from one of our lovely listener on making friends when you are one of the first in the circle to have a baby, and Ashley and Gemma discuss the pressure on womens bodies pre and post birth!Get in touch with us with your questions, thoughts and feedback at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Mum's The Word, Ashley is joined by lifestyle blogger and co-founder of Stay Wild, Zanna Van Dijk. They're talking all about Zanna's decision making process when it comes to having children, the social and financial inequality of parenthood, and working out if it's really possible for women to have it all. If you want to ask Ashley a question, get in touch at [email protected] Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YouTuber and founder of The Hunny Store Imogen Horton aka Imogenation joins Ashley and chats all about mum guilt, being a full time working parent, breastfeeding, dealing with a tongue-tie and healing after birth in this weeks episode of Mum's the Word! The Parenting Podcast.Get in touch with us at [email protected] with your questions, feedback and guest suggestions, we love to hear from you!---A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.