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Not Another Mummy Podcast
Not Another Mummy Podcast is one of the UK's top parenting podcasts with previous guests including Philippa Perry, Dr Rangan Chatterjee, Emma Bunton, Rosie Ramsey and Meg Mathews. Host Alison Perry chats to a different guest each episode about parenting and family issues.
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Episodes
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Candice Brathwaite (REPLAY): The reality of being a Black mum in Britain
Candice Brathwaite is such an important voice in the motherhood sphere so this is a chance to revisit my conversation with her from 2020. Double Sunday Times…
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Lorraine Candy (REPLAY): Surviving the teenage years
This is another chance to listen to my chat with journalist, author and podcaster Lorraine Candy. Lorraine is the mum to four kids and she is the author of Mum…
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Ellie Taylor (REPLAY): The shift from being child-free to motherhood
This is a replay episode from 2022, when I chatted to the comedian and actor Ellie Taylor. “Becoming a mother is both massive and profound… and at the same…
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Dr Naomi Potter: Taking control of our bodies and lives in menopause
My guest on this episode is Dr Naomi Potter, a menopause specialist who co-authored the book Menopausing with Davina McCall. Menopausing explains the science…
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Marvyn Harrison: Celebrating Black dads and campaigning for better paternity leave rights
Marvyn Harrison joins me on this episode. Dad of two and founder of Dope Black Dads which celebrates and supports its community of Black fathers. Marvyn talks…
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Casey Major-Bunce (Major Mum Hacks): Life hacks that make motherhood easier and having identical twins
I'm joined on this episode by the queen of life hacks – Casey Major-Bunce aka Major Mum Hacks offers up amazing ways to make life easier to her 667k followers…
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Jeanette Thompson-Wessen: Ditching diet culture and eating intuitively
How much do you listen to what your body is telling you, when it comes to hunger and eating? My guest on this episode really got me thinking about how little…
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Anna Mathur: Tackling 10 of the biggest fears and how it will change your life
I'm joined on this episode by psychotherapist and author Anna Mathur. This is Anna's third time on the podcast, making her the most returning guest - and if…
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Terri White: Mental health, child protection and Britain's ghost children
My guest on this episode is award-winning journalist and mum-of-one Terri White. Terri is the former editor of Empire, Time Out New York and Shortlist. She’s…
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Ferne McCann: Age gaps, blended families and social media comparison
I'm joined on this episode by Ferne McCann - star of The Only Way Is Essex and Ferne McCann: My Family & Me. After being a single mum to daughter Sunday for…
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Tamu Thomas: Toxic productivity and the importance of rest
We've had a short mid-season break which I'd love to tell you was intentional but was actually due to mounting work deadlines and a lack of time. My guest on…
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Laura Dockrill: Postpartum psychosis and maternal mental health
My guest today is award winning author and mum of one Laura Dockrill. Laura went viral back in 2018 when a blog post she wrote about her experiences of…
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Sadiq Khan: Not trying to be the perfect dad, parenting teenagers and free school meals
Season 11 of Not Another Mummy Podcast kicks off with a chat with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. Previously a lawyer and Labour MP, Sadiq has been mayor since…
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Harriet Shearsmith: Cycle breaking parenting
I’m joined on this episode by Harriet Shearsmith. Harriet is a mum of three and the presenter of the Unfollowing Mum podcast - about breaking the parenting…
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Rosie Nixon: Midlife reinvention, parenting tweens and using AI in family life
My guest on this episode is a returning guest! Rosie Nixon is a mum of two tween boys and passionate about reclaiming midlife. We chat about everything from…
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Lydia Bright: Single motherhood, co-parenting and writing her first children's book
TV personality best known for The Only Way Is Essex, influencer and entrepreneur Lydia Bright joins me on this episode. Lydia is a mum to toddler Loretta and…
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Jessica Chalmers: Teaching your kids how to be safe online
I'm joined on this episode by Jess Chalmers, who runs workshops on online child safety. As a mum of two tweens herself, Jess got the fear after watching The…
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Nicola Lewis aka This Girl Can Organise: Getting organised in the new year (REPLAY)
We've got a replay episode this week - this episode originally went out in January 2022 and if you're in the mood to declutter and organise as 2023 draws to a…
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Kate Rowe-Ham: Owning your menopause and becoming fitter, calmer and stronger
Whether you're already perimenopausal/menopausal or you're looking ahead to it, my guest today will give you lots to think about. Mum of 3, Kate Rowe-Ham, is a…
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Andy Day: Being a dad of girls, breaking the parenting cycle and life as a CBeebies legend
My guest on this episode is CBeebies legend Andy Day. Presenter of an array of programmes like Andy's Global Adventures and star of Andy And The Band with his…
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Suzy Reading: Finding calm in the chaos of Christmas
My guest on this episode is Suzy Reading. As well as being a chartered psychologist, yoga teacher and coach, Suzy is a mum of two and the author of a whole…
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Stu Oakley and Lotte Jeffs: Queer parenting and changing the way we talk about parenthood
I'm joined on this episode by Lotte Jeffs and Stu Oakley, authors of the book The Queer Parent and hosts of the podcast From Gay To Ze. From fostering and…
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Liz Earle: Menopause, motherhood and rediscovering ourselves in midlife
Welcome back to SERIES TEN of Not Another Mummy Podcast. It's six years since we launched, back in a time when believe it or not, there were hardly any…
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Charlotte Stirling-Reed: Feeding our families without losing our sanity
Why are mealtimes so stressful? Is it really that important to eat as a family? How bad are those toddler snacks you can buy in the supermarket, really? If -…
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Beth Mead: Teaching kids to dream big and achieve success
It's not every day you get to chat to an ACTUAL Lioness, but in this week's episode, my guest is the epic Beth Mead. England and Arsenal footballer Beth was…
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Stacey Heale: Losing your partner and guiding your kids through grief
Grief is still such a taboo subject but that's something that my guest on this episode is determined to change. Stacey Heale is a mum of two and in September…
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Dr Louise Newson: What you need to know about perimenopause and menopause
My guest today is one of the biggest experts in menopause and perimenopause. Dr Louise Newson is a GP, the creator of free menopause app Balance and runs The…
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Natasha Devon: Helping our kids be their best selves online
We hear lots about the risks and dangers of young people using social media and the internet but my guest today says since it's here to stay, we may as well…
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Ruby Warrington: Being a woman without kids
This podcast delves into lots of different areas and experiences of motherhood and parenthood, but one area I've wanted to cover for ages is the act of not…
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Hannah Barrett: Finding balance in the chaos of family life
My guest on this episode used to work in finance as an Actuary in a fast-paced, high-pressured environment. Now, Hannah Barrett is the UK’s leading online yoga…
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Cathy Reay: The highs and Lows of parenting with a disability
I'm joined on this episode by someone I've wanted to have on as a guest for ages - writer and editor Cathy Reay. Born with dwarfism, Cathy is a disability…
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Katie Kirby: The reality of motherhood and social media comparison
After an extended break, we're back for a new season! Katie Kirby is my guest on this episode. Katie started off blogging at Hurrah For Gin, shining a light on…
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Libby Page: The highs and lows of early motherhood
Whether you’ve got a baby right now or your kids are a bit older, my chat with Libby Page on this episode will probably resonate with you. Libby is the author…
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Eve Squires & Gem Fryer: Solving Your Baby and Child Sleep Problems
How well does your baby or child sleep? Chances are, you’ve had or are having some issues with sleep (I know we are!) and if that’s the case, my guests today…
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Natalie Lee: Shedding shame and finding sexual freedom
My guest on this episode is Natalie Lee – once a midwife, she started a fashion blog and now uses her online platform to discuss body image, confidence, shame…
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Deborah James (REPLAY): Living With Stage Four Bowel Cancer
This is a special replay of an interview I did with Deborah James back in January 2018. It was just over a year after she’d been diagnosed with stage four…
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Rob Biddulph: Reading to kids, parenting teens and dad bonding
My guest on this episode was one of the nation’s saviours during the first lockdown in 2020. Reacting to a clear need for parents to keep their kids busy and…
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Zain Asher On Her Family's Triumph Over Tragedy
CNN anchor and mum of two Zain Asher is my guest on this episode - her book Where The Children Take Us is an incredible memoir with the strong theme of taking…
Not Another Mummy PodcastSarah Turner On Losing Her Mum As A Teenager And Writing Her First Novel
My guest on this episode is Sarah Turner – aka The Unmumsy Mum – who has returned to the podcast to update me on her hectic whirl of a life parenting three…
Not Another Mummy PodcastAngela Crawley MP On The Campaign For Miscarriage Leave
Experiencing miscarriage is, without a doubt, devastating. And my guest on this episode is campaigning for a change in the law around the paid leave that…
Not Another Mummy PodcastEllie Taylor On The Shift From Child-Free to Motherhood
“Becoming a mother is both massive and profound… and at the same time mediocre and humdrum,” according to my guest on this episode, Ellie Taylor. And isn’t she…
Not Another Mummy PodcastMyleene Klass and Alexandra Evans (Tik Tok) On Keeping Teens Safe Online
Are you on Tik Tok? Do you know what the skull emoji means? If your answers are yes, then great! My guests on this episode say a great way to keep your…
Not Another Mummy PodcastLaura Friedman Williams On Dating And Sex After Divorce (When You Have Kids)
Picking yourself up after a separation or divorce and starting to date people again can be a hard thing to do, but throw kids into the mix and it can feel like…
Not Another Mummy PodcastKreena Dhiman On Surrogacy After Cancer
My guest on this episode is Kreena Dhiman who has had four children using two surrogates. At the age of 33, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and told that…
Not Another Mummy PodcastHollie de Cruz On Navigating Motherhood Your Way
Becoming a mum is something that shifts our identity and we can often find ourselves trying to mother in a way that our culture and the media tells us we…
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Nicola Lewis On Getting Organised In The New Year
Happy new year everyone! If you’re in the mood to start 2022 with an organised, fresh approach then this episode is for you. I feel so inspired after my chat…
Not Another Mummy PodcastEveryday Racism's Naomi On Raising The Next Generation Of Activists
There’s no denying that the conversation around race and activism is starting to slowly change – world events and movements like Black Lives Matter are hitting…
Not Another Mummy PodcastCat Sims On Mental Health and Motherhood
My guest on this episode is Cat Sims, blogger, content creator, podcaster and huge mental health advocate. I chat to Cat about the importance of talking about…
Not Another Mummy PodcastLiv Thorne On Choosing Solo Motherhood
My guest on this episode had always dreamed of being a mum but at age 37 and very much single with no partner on the horizon, she decided to take matters into…
Not Another Mummy PodcastClaire Russell On The Benefits Of Doll Play
This brand new series of Not Another Mummy Podcast kicks off with a brilliant chat, brought to you by Barbie who are kindly sponsoring this episode. My guest…
Not Another Mummy PodcastEmma Brockwell (Physio Mum UK) On Protecting, Healing and Nurturing Your Body When You Give Birth
Postnatal health issues are still being ignored, overlooked, and dismissed by new mums and health professionals who are sadly pushed for time and resources. My…
Not Another Mummy PodcastMolly Forbes On Raising Body Happy Kids
On this episode I chat to Molly Forbes, the author of Body Happy Kids and a mum of two. Molly was a guest on the podcast a few years ago, when she was a host…
Not Another Mummy PodcastLorraine Candy On Surviving The Teenage Years
Are you dreading your children hitting the teenage years and hormones turning them into sulky, shouty, door slamming young adults? I know I am! But my guest on…
Not Another Mummy PodcastJosie Lloyd On How Breast Cancer Changed Her Life
My guest on this episode took an earth-shattering life event and turned it into a novel - Josie Lloyd is a best-selling author and mum of three. She has…
Not Another Mummy PodcastDr Ranj On Raising Happy And Healthy Boys
It was an utter joy to welcome Dr Ranj onto the podcast as a guest – as well as working for the NHS through the pandemic as a paediatric doctor, Ranj published…
Not Another Mummy PodcastMaisie Hill On Perimenopause And Our Hormones
This episode is essential listening if you’re in your 20s, 30s or 40s. Which sounds like I’m really bigging myself up, but it’s my guest, not me, who is…
Not Another Mummy PodcastUju Asika On Talking To Our Kids About Race
Do you talk to your children about race – and racism – and if so, how often? My guest on this episode Uju Asika encourages all parents to start this…
Not Another Mummy PodcastHayley McLean On Raising A Transgender Child
My guest on this episode is mum of three Hayley McLean. All three of Hayley’s children were assumed male at birth but her second-born, Noa, identifies as…
Not Another Mummy PodcastAmy Ransom on Turning Separation Into A Positive
Separating from your partner would be one of the worst things that could happen to you, right? Well, no, according to my guest on this episode, it doesn’t have…
Not Another Mummy PodcastJoeli Brearley On Maternity Discrimination And The Motherhood Penalty
Imagine a world where women don’t lose their jobs, or miss out on promotions, because they’re pregnant or have just had a baby. I can’t even picture it…