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Happy Mum

Giovanna Fletcher

300 episodes

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.

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  1. Sara Pascoe on trying to protect her comedy career from fertility struggles

    · 59 min · S16 E9 · Explicit

    This week Giovanna sits down for a raw and hilarious conversation with comedian Sara Pascoe. Sara speaks candidly about the highs and lows of her mental health during IVF and after having her first child. Plus Sara…

  2. Dani Dyer on pregnancy anxiety, single parenting, and mum shaming

    · 59 min · S16 E8 · Explicit

    Giovanna's guest this week is Love Island winner, TV personality, and podcast host Dani Dyer! Dani opens up about becoming a single mum after the birth of her son, discussing the guilt she felt about how expanding her…

  3. How do I handle my child’s fussy eating? Parenting SOS with Annabel Karmel

    · 38 min · S16 E7

    Parenting SOS is back, and we’re diving into all things fussy eating with children's food guru Annabel Karmel!* Annabel, the leading expert on nutrition and cooking for babies and children, sits down with Gi to…

  4. Holly Bourne on what to do when your baby won’t sleep

    · 1 h 00 min · S16 E6 · Explicit

    On this week's episode, Giovanna sits down with bestselling author Holly Bourne! Holly tells Gi about the impact sleep deprivation had on her mental state when her baby daughter just wouldn't sleep. She also opens up…

  5. Fiona Button on ADHD, health anxiety, and postnatal depression

    · 56 min · S16 E5 · Explicit

    Giovanna’s guest this week is the brilliant Fiona Button! Fiona stars as Rose in one of Gi’s favourite shows, The Split, but off screen she has an even bigger role to play as mum to 7-year-old Fordy. Fiona opens up…

  6. Kate Ferdinand returns: talking mum guilt, blended families and birth trauma

    · 58 min · S16 E4 · Explicit

    Kate Ferdinand is back! We last spoke to Kate back in 2020, and her blended family has since grown with the arrival of Cree and Shae. Kate tells Gi all about the challenges of this new phase of motherhood, including…

  7. Finding time for wellness in a busy world with Ancient & Brave

    · 46 min · S16 E3

    We're bringing ancient practices of health and wellness into the modern day for this very special episode. As parents, we know how tricky it can be to stay on top of everything but luckily Jo Woodhurst, Head of…

  8. Jessica Brown Findlay on navigating fertility and twin parenting

    · 1 h 11 min · S16 E2 · Explicit

    This week Giovanna is joined by the incredible Jessica Brown Findlay! Jessica is an actor, perhaps best known for her role as Lady Sybil in Downton Abbey. She opens up to Gi about becoming a mum to twin boys via IVF,…

  9. Fleur East on why she felt shame around feeding

    · 58 min · S16 E1

    It’s a new year which means a whole host of brand new brilliant guests! To kick things off, Gi welcomes singer and presenter Fleur East to the studio. Fleur tells Gi the amazing story of her home birth, which ended…

  10. Kate Thornton on raising a son as a single mum

    · 54 min · S15 E47

    This week we caught up with broadcasting legend Kate Thornton! Kate shares her best advice for raising young teens, finding male role models for her son, and why we should be championing single parents. Plus, Kate…

  11. Rachel Ama on racial disparities in maternity care

    · 50 min · S15 E46 · Explicit

    On this week’s episode, Giovanna is joined by vegan chef and Youtuber Rachel Ama! She and Gi discuss the systemic racial bias within healthcare, and how that influenced Rachel to fight for a home birth. Plus, the…

  12. Jane Dowden (Mum and a Mic) on going into labour at 21 weeks

    · 1 h 03 min · S15 E45

    Gi’s guest this week is the hilarious actress, comedian, and content creator, Jane Dowden, aka Mum and a Mic! Jane shares her journey of conceiving her twin boys through IVF. She also reflects on the emotional turmoil…

  13. Kerry Hudson on how a difficult childhood shaped her as a mother

    · 53 min · S15 E44 · Explicit

    Giovanna is joined this week by the writer Kerry Hudson. Kerry had a turbulent upbringing marred by poverty. She tells Gi how homelessness and time spent in and out of foster care made her all the more determined to…

  14. “Everyone has trust in Great Ormond Street” - A mother’s story navigating childhood cancer

    · 53 min · S15 E43

    For this very special episode we’ve been working with Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, which is currently in the middle of its biggest-ever fundraising appeal to build a world-leading cancer centre at Great Ormond…

  15. Fred Sirieix on dealing with dad guilt

    · 52 min · S15 E42 · Explicit

    Love is in the air in the studio this week! Everyone’s favourite maître d', Fred Sirieix, perhaps best known for appearing on Channel 4's First Dates, joins Giovanna to talk all things fatherhood, food, and falling in…

  16. Olivia Bowen on body image struggles, birth challenges, and life after Love Island

    · 56 min · S15 E41 · Explicit

    Giovanna quite literally fell off her chair from laughing so hard with this week’s guest Olivia Bowen! Reality royalty Olivia was runner-up on the second series of Love Island in 2016 with her now husband Alex Bowen.…

  17. Victoria Derbyshire on breaking the cycle of domestic abuse

    · 53 min · S15 E40 · Explicit

    This week we have journalist and broadcasting legend Victoria Derbyshire in the studio! Victoria tells Gi all about life as a mum of two teenage boys, blending motherhood with a hugely successful career, and how her…

  18. Melissa Hemsley on fertility, food and feeling like a failure

    · 56 min · S15 E39

    Giovanna sits down with Melissa Hemsley for this week’s delicious episode! Melissa is a former private chef, a writer, and a huge champion of sustainable, nourishing food. Now mum to baby Summer, Melissa and Gi had so…

  19. Your mental health questions answered: Parenting SOS with Professor Sam Wass

    · 30 min · S15 E38

    This week’s Parenting SOS is another bonus episode brought to you by Bupa, who have identified some of the most urgent questions when it comes to helping our children with their mental health. Giovanna welcomes back…

  20. Kellie Bright on her fight for SEND support

    · 55 min · S15 E37

    On this week’s episode, Giovanna is joined by Bad Girls and Eastenders actress Kellie Bright, who is also mum to three boys! Kellie talks about having two of her babies via IVF, plus tells Gi what it was like being…

  21. Olly & Amelia Murs on juggling popstar life with new parenthood

    · 54 min · S15 E36 · Explicit

    An exclusive this week as new parents Olly and Amelia Murs join Giovanna for their first interview as a couple! They tell Gi all about life with baby Madison, and Olly shares his heartbreak at having to leave Amelia…

  22. Anton Du Beke on IVF, Strictly, and fatherhood at 50

    · 53 min · S15 E35 · Explicit

    Prepare to be dazzled on this week’s episode as Giovanna is joined by none other than Strictly Come Dancing legend Anton Du Beke! Anton speaks candidly about his IVF journey with wife Hannah, who was initially told…

  23. How do I talk to my child about mental health? Parenting SOS with Professor Sam Wass

    · 31 min · S15 E34

    Did you know that 50% of mental health conditions start by the age of 14? Child psychologist Professor Sam Wass, who you might recognise from Channel 4's The Secret Life of 4- and 5-Year Olds, joins Gi to chat all…

  24. Andrea McLean on parenting through divorce

    · 1 h 02 min · S15 E33

    This week, Giovanna catches up with Loose Women royalty, tv presenter and mum of two, Andrea McLean! There was so much to talk about with Andrea, from her childhood in Trinidad, to getting diagnosed with…

  25. Laura Anderson on the realities of being a single mum

    · 52 min · S15 E32

    Giovanna’s guest this week is former Love Island and Celebs go Dating star, Laura Anderson! Laura opens up about being mum to 1-year-old Bonnie, balancing motherhood with her new job co-hosting Capital Scotland’s…

  26. Tana Ramsay on working through grief as a family

    · 49 min · S15 E31

    On this episode of Happy Mum Happy Baby, Giovanna welcomes Tana Ramsay - best-selling cookery book author, wife to Gordon, and mum to Meg, Holly, Jack, Tilly, Oscar, and baby Jesse! Tana tells Gi all about her IVF…

  27. How do I form a healthy relationship with my stepchild? Parenting SOS with Cilla Appeaning

    · 34 min · S15 E30

    It’s estimated that around 1 in 3 families in the UK are a blended family, which means more of us than ever are becoming stepparents. Why then, is there still such a stigma attached to stepmothers in particular? And…

  28. The Byes on why their parenting style has changed after four children

    · 52 min · S15 E29 · Explicit

    This week, Eastender’s actor James Bye and his wonderful wife Victoria join Giovanna to talk about the chaos (and fun) that comes with raising their four boys! They share with Gi some of the difficulties they’ve faced…

  29. Zoe Blaskey on letting go of perfectionism

    · 56 min · S15 E28

    Motherkind Founder Zoe Blaskey joins Giovanna this week. Zoe is a transformational coach and is all about making mums feel less alone and more resilient, empowered, and fulfilled. What’s not to love? She and Gi…

  30. Jim & Sarah Chapman on raising two under two

    · 52 min · S15 E27

    On this episode of Happy Mum Happy Baby, Giovanna catches up with Youtuber Jim Chapman and his model wife Sarah, who welcomed their second child last year. They tell Gi about Sarah’s experience with hyperemesis…

  31. How do I navigate mum guilt as a working parent? Parenting SOS with Tobi Asare

    · 40 min · S15 E26

    On this episode of Parenting SOS, Gi welcomes the founder of My Bump Pay, Tobi Asare. Tobi was inspired to create a platform to help give women the confidence to achieve their career goals amidst the barriers that can…

  32. Stacey Heale on guiding children through grief

    · 1 h 00 min · S15 E25 · Explicit

    In this episode of Happy Mum Happy Baby, Giovanna sits down with Stacey Heale, a writer, campaigner, and the author of ‘Now is Not the Time for Flowers’, a candid exploration of grief written by Stacey following the…

  33. Anna Williamson on her anxiety disorder during pregnancy

    · 55 min · S15 E24

    Anna Williamson has many strings to her bow. She’s an author, presenter, podcaster, life coach, counsellor, and mental health campaigner. She is also mum to two children and our guest on this week’s episode! Anna…

  34. Becky Adlington

    · 1 h 03 min · S15 E23

    We have a 4-time Olympic medalist in the Happy Mum Happy Baby studio this week! Becky Adlington is Britain's most successful female Olympic swimmer, having won two gold medals at the Beijing 2008 olympics when she was…

  35. Tanya Burr

    · 49 min · S15 E22

    Giovanna’s guest this week is Youtube royalty Tanya Burr! One of the UK’s first influencers back in 2009, Tanya’s makeup tutorials and fashion vlogs have gained her millions of followers over the years. Now a mum to…

  36. What impact do gender stereotypes have on raising boys? Parenting SOS with Kirstie Beaven

    · 55 min · S15 E21

    On this month’s Parenting SOS, Giovanna sits down with Kirstie Beaven, Founder and Editor in Chief of Sonshine, a quarterly magazine all about raising boys in a more equal world. Kirstie felt like the messaging around…

  37. Emma Gannon

    · 42 min · S15 E20

    It’s something a little bit different on this week’s show. Giovanna’s guest is the bestselling author Emma Gannon, who is child-free by choice. Emma opens up to Gi about her personal decision not to have children and…

  38. Louise Thompson (Part Two)

    · 1 h 06 min · S15 E19 · Explicit

    Gi continues her conversation with Louise Thompson... This week Giovanna is joined by former Made in Chelsea star, author and businesswoman, Louise Thompson. Louise’s life changed when she suffered severe…

  39. Louise Thompson (Part One)

    · 55 min · S15 E18 · Explicit

    This week Giovanna is joined by former Made in Chelsea star, author and businesswoman, Louise Thompson. Louise’s life changed when she suffered severe complications during the birth of her son Leo, which left her in…

  40. Paul C Brunson

    · 1 h 01 min · S15 E17

    Today on Happy Mum Happy Baby, Gi is joined by TV presenter, relationship expert, entrepreneur, father and husband, Paul C Brunson. Paul is well known for his work on shows such as Celebs Go Dating and MAFS and on this…

  41. Why isn’t my child talking yet? Parenting SOS with Emma Pomroy

    · 42 min · S15 E16

    On this month's Parenting SOS, Gi is joined by leading Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist, Emma Pomroy. Learning to communicate and express yourself isn’t something that comes naturally to all children. and Emma…

  42. Janette Manrara & Aljaž Škorjanec

    · 56 min · S15 E15

    Its strictly babies this week as Giovanna is joined by everyone's favourite dancers, Janette Manrara & Aljaž Škorjanec. Janette and Aljaz discuss life with their baby girl, Lyra, Janette's journey back to the…

  43. Jenni Falconer

    · 50 min · S15 E14

    This week, Giovanna is joined by TV and Radio presenter Jenni Falconer. Jenni is host of 'Runpod' and came into the studio days after completing the London Marathon! They discuss Jenni's beautiful relationship with her…

  44. Jessica Urlichs

    · 35 min · S15 E13

    This week, Gi's guest is the inspirational and award winning author, poet and mother, Jessica Urlichs. Jessica Urlichs is a bestselling author ("From One Mother To Another" and writes about the "beautiful messy" of…

  45. Audrey from The Receipts podcast

    · 31 min · S15 E12

    We love it when guests bring their baby onto the show, and this week, Audrey from The Receipts podcast is in the studio with her baby girl! Audrey discusses not enjoying pregnancy, always wanting to be a mum and…

  46. Sleep Support 101

    · 45 min · S15 E11

    On this month's episode of Parenting SOS, Gi is joined by Eve Squires and Gemma Fryer, founders of Calm and Bright Sleep Support and authors of 'Love To Sleep'. Eve and Gemma are THE Sleep Support Specialists and are…

  47. Louise Boyce (aka Mama Still Got It)

    · 1 h 10 min · S15 E10

    This week Giovanna is joined by mum of 3, multi award winning content creator, Sunday Times Best Selling Author and model, Louise Boyce aka Mama Still Got It. Its a truly wonderful conversation about the joys of birth…

  48. Hollie McNish

    · 48 min · S15 E9

    Hollie McNish is a poet and author who came to prominence with her poetry and parenting memoir 'Nobody Told Me'. Her unique style paints a beautiful and heartwarming chronicle on a life as a new parent in modern…

  49. Ella Mills

    · 45 min · S15 E8

    Wellness and pregnancy, when those urges come what should you be eating? Gi's guest this week is the creator of Deliciously Ella and mother of two, Ella Mills. We discuss pregnancy diets, home births and hear a true…

  50. Understanding and Managing PCOS

    · 32 min · S15 E7

    How much do you know about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and it's connection to fertility? Are you believing some of the myths out there surrounding the condition? On this month's Parenting SOS episode, Gi meets the…

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