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Gi is joined by singer-songwriter Kamille. Now how many mums can say they’ve won a Grammy, a Brit award, and been nominated for the Mercury Prize before releasing their debut album? Kamille can. In this episode, she has an open discussion about her career and the rewarding journey of motherhood. The conversation highlights her newfound resilience and assertiveness, which is complemented by a zero-tolerance attitude towards stressors that don't merit their time or energy. Kamille can't help but share her bubbling excitement for her upcoming album, K1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Giovanna is joined by actress and model well known for her role in Hollyoaks, Jorgie Porter. Jorgie lays bare her transformative journey into motherhood, embodying the whirlwind of emotions and unique experiences that come with this new chapter in life. From the highs and lows of pregnancy to the heartwarming complexities of childbirth. This heart-to-heart conversation embraces the beauty and intricacies of becoming a mother, all told by a woman steering through each phase with elegance and a sprinkle of humour.TRIGGER WARNING: This discussion touches on the sensitive topic of miscarriage. If you feel this might be hard to listen to, we've got a range of other episodes you might prefer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gi is joined by Ashley James – a model, DJ, and fellow mum. Ashley opens up about her own experiences as a mother, the pressures she felt from society, and her own self-doubts. She discusses breastfeeding, postpartum body image, and the perceived judgments from others. The conversation also highlights the challenges of being a new mom, the societal fixation on "baby weight" and the pressure to bounce back.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gi is joined by Lliana Bird, a mum of two and co-founder of Choose Love, who's also a recognisable voice on the radio. Lliana delves into her radio career and shares why she took a break after becoming a mother. Together, they discuss the challenges of juggling a professional career, personal aspirations, and the day-to-day duties of parenthood. The conversation also highlights Lliana’s debut children’s book, ‘Baboo The Unusual Bee’. It's available for pre-order here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/baboo-the-unusual-bee/lliana-bird/aysha-tengiz/9781915395047 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gi is joined by TOWIE star Lydia Bright to discuss pregnancy, birth and co-parenting her 3 year old daughter, Loretta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giovanna is joined by Sophie McCartney aka Tired 'N Tested. Sophie is a comedian, best selling author and mother of three and she joins Gi to talk about her experiences with birth, C-sections and miscarriage.TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion around the theme of miscarriage. If you think you may find this difficult to listen to, please choose another episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Giovanna is joined by Demi Stokes, England’s esteemed left-back footballer. Demi opens up about her and her partner Katie's path to becoming parents, sharing their real-life experiences with IVF, preeclampsia, surrogacy, and handling racism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Giovanna is joined by Clair and James Buckley. James is best known for his role as Jay in The Inbetweeners and Clair is a model and actress. The Buckleys have 2 sons, Harrison and Jude (named after their mutual love of The Beatles) and they join Gi to discuss the ups and downs of a house full of boys! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.