Happy Mum Happy Baby
Giovanna Fletcher
In the Happy Mum, Happy Baby 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.
Episodes
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Jul 18, 2023 • 43min
Motherhood diaries: Before birth with Montana Brown
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.
Jul 4, 2023 • 36min
Nurturing Emotional Health with Suzy Reading
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.
Jun 27, 2023 • 36min
Healing from birth trauma with Dr Rebecca Moore
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.
Jun 22, 2023 • 32min
Discussing Paternal mental health with Lily Pebbles & Rich
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.
Jun 20, 2023 • 41min
Dads Deserve Care Too with Elliott Rae
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.
Jun 13, 2023 • 45min
Demistifying Hypnobirthing with Katharine Graves
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.
Jun 6, 2023 • 36min
Feeling Sexy After Having a Baby Kate Moyle
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.
May 30, 2023 • 41min
Understanding and managing perinatal anxiety with Dr. Orinayo Onabanjo
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.
May 23, 2023 • 35min
Potty Training 101 with Amanda Jenner
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.
May 16, 2023 • 45min
Healing after loss with Zoe Clark-Coates MBE
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.
