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Happy Mum
by Giovanna Fletcher · English
In the Happy Mum Podcast, Giovanna Fletcher continues the conversation about motherhood she began in her bestselling book of the same title. In a series of frank and warm conversations with other high-profile mums and dads, Gi discusses all aspects of parenthood - the highs, the lows, the challenges and rewards. There is no such thing as the perfect parent, and we’re all simply doing our best, something Giovanna fully encourages. It’s time to stop comparing ourselves and champion each other instead. Each episode is truly unique yet unifying. No topic is out of bounds, therefore this podcast is essential listening for any parent seeking solidarity and support. A Pixiu Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fostering as a Single Mum: Here’s What I Want You to Know
A UK Government–partnered conversation about fostering, told through Stacey Petts’ 11-year experience as a foster carer and single mum, including how fostering types work, training, support networks,…
10 Nov 2026 · 41m · 20 chaptersElizabeth Day on Making Peace With Not Becoming a Mum
Elizabeth Day discusses making peace with not becoming a mum after 12 years of fertility struggles, including IVF failures, multiple miscarriages, egg freezing, an unsuccessful egg-donation cycle,…
3 Nov 2026 · 1h 9m · 24 chaptersMatt Haig: My Son Was Diagnosed Autistic, Then So Was I
Matt Haig discusses parenting a neurodivergent child after his son’s autism diagnosis, and how Haig later realized he is also neurodivergent (autism/ADHD).
27 Oct 2026 · 1h 6m · 23 chaptersHannah Cooper-Dommett on the Reality of Marriage After Children
Hannah Cooper-Dommett and Joel discuss what marriage and parenting are really like after children—especially the shift from “planning” to learning in real time, managing routines, mental health, and…
20 Oct 2026 · 1h 8m · 31 chapters
“I Felt Like the Glass Child”: Becky Cheetham on The Realities of Being a Sibling Carer
Becky Cheetham discusses being a sibling carer for her sister Hannah, who has cerebral palsy, including the “glass child” experience (feeling overlooked), resentment and guilt, the importance of…
13 Oct 2026 · 50m · 16 chapters
Annabel Scholey on the Grief No-one Talks About After Divorce
Annabel Scholey discusses grief after divorce, especially the loss of an imagined “family life,” and how that grief shows up in parenting when custody is split.
6 Oct 2026 · 1h 1m · 28 chapters
“I’m Done”: Rosie Nixon on Burnout, Motherhood and Walking Away From Her Dream Job
Rosie Nixon discusses burnout, motherhood, and leaving her long-time dream job as editor-in-chief of Hello! magazine.
29 Sep 2026 · 55m · 25 chapters
Glittering a Turd: Maren Sheldon on Parenting Through Grief and Celebrating Her Twin's Life
Mara Sheldon (Happy Mum) discusses parenting through grief after her twin sister Chris died of stage four breast cancer, and how Chris’s book Glittering a Turd is being reissued with new chapters and…
22 Sep 2026 · 1h 8m · 25 chapters
A&E Doctor Maddy Lucy Dann: Childbirth and C-sections are the Two Gnarliest Things I’ve Ever Seen
Happy Mum episode featuring A&E doctor Maddy Lucy Dann on becoming a new parent and reflecting on childbirth—especially the intensity of labour and why C-sections are “gnarly” surgery, plus her…
15 Sep 2026 · 1h 6m · 23 chapters
"You’re So Much Stronger Than You Think": One Family's Double Battle with Childhood Cancer
Sophie Derry discusses raising awareness of childhood cancer after her family faced two separate diagnoses: daughter Odette (brain tumor at age 3) and daughter Eliza (leukemia at age 4).
8 Sep 2026 · 58m · 22 chapters
Megan McKenna: I’ve Got Another Embryo On Ice… And I’m Going To Use It
Megan McKenna discusses motherhood and food/behavior milestones with her 2-year-old son Landon, her childhood bullying and how it shaped her parenting, and her IVF journey—freezing embryos, OHSS, and…
1 Sep 2026 · 1h 5m · 29 chapters
Sam & Alice Vanderpump on Navigating Their Relationship Through Postnatal Depression
Sam and Alice Vanderpump (from Made in Chelsea) discuss navigating their relationship while Alice experiences postnatal/postpartum depression, including how it began, how it felt, and what helped…
25 Aug 2026 · 1h 10m · 29 chaptersGiovanna Fletcher: A Little Reassurance for the Summer Holidays
Summer-holiday parenting reassurance on Happy Mum, focused heavily on sleep deprivation, identity/expectations after having a baby, and balancing careers with family (including theatre).
18 Aug 2026 · 44m · 22 chapters
How Can I Help My Child Feel Confident Going Back to School?
Back-to-school confidence for children, including managing anxiety, bullying (including online), and building self-esteem through supportive conversations and practical preparation.
11 Aug 2026 · 39m · 13 chapters
The Audience Had No Idea: Zoe Birkett on Performing Through Pregnancy Loss
Zoe Burkett discusses performing while experiencing pregnancy loss, including how she kept it hidden during a West End run as she miscarried, and the emotional/physical realities of miscarriage after…
4 Aug 2026 · 1h 1m · 24 chapters
Ruthie Henshall: "My Mother Told Me She Didn't Want Me”
Ruthie Henshall discusses her book The Showgirl and the Prince and reflects on motherhood, mental health, grief, and her relationship with her mother.
28 Jul 2026 · 59m · 23 chapters
The Future of Midwifery Starts Here | Life of a Midwife Ep. 12
A retrospective on how midwifery and childbirth have changed, and what should guide the future—more informed choice, less prescriptive care, and better support for birthing people.
23 Jul 2026 · 23m · 10 chapters
I Won’t Let This Define Elsie: Jen Stancombe on Grief, Love & Her Daughter's Legacy
Jen Stancombe (guest) recounts the life and legacy of her daughter Elsie Dot Stancombe, murdered in Southport on 29 July 2024, and describes how she and her husband Dave grieve while trying to…
20 Jul 2026 · 1h 17m · 35 chapters
Can Fear Change the Way You Give Birth? | Life of a Midwife Ep. 11
Whether fear can affect labor and birth, and how midwives use education, communication, and individualized support to reduce anxiety.
16 Jul 2026 · 16m · 4 chapters
The Greatest Title: WWE’s Becky Lynch on Becoming a Mum
Becky Lynch (Rebecca Quinn) discusses becoming a mother while transitioning from WWE champion status, including pregnancy logistics during COVID, postpartum depression after weaning, and processing…
14 Jul 2026 · 1h · 37 chapters
Staying Calm When Birth Takes a Dangerous Turn | Life of a Midwife Ep. 10
The episode is about staying calm when birth becomes dangerous, emphasizing how midwives respond under pressure and how teamwork/relationships prevent panic.
9 Jul 2026 · 16m · 5 chapters
The Birth Trauma That Turned A Politician Into A Campaigner
Theo Clark’s traumatic childbirth and how it reshaped her from a former MP and campaigner into a maternity-care advocate; she also urges listeners to sign a petition for maternity care reform.
7 Jul 2026 · 1h 2m · 21 chapters
The Baby Born in a Bus Stop (and Other Home Birth Stories) |Life of a Midwife Ep. 9
Two midwives share home-birth stories, contrasting hospital birth with births in private settings, including water births and unexpected locations.
2 Jul 2026 · 19m · 7 chapters
Dr Punam Krishan on Maternal Health: "I Wasn't Taken Seriously Because I Was An Anxious Mum"
Maternal health beyond the “first year,” including maternal mental health, physical recovery, and the “motherhood health penalty” (women normalising symptoms and being under-investigated).
30 Jun 2026 · 1h 24m · 28 chaptersWe use cookies.They keep VO running smoothly and help us improve it. Privacy policy