Best Im A Cool Mum Podcasts (2024)

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"I'm a fraction of the person I used to be!" - early motherhood chats with Louise Cooney 51:19

7h ago51:19

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The lovely Louise Cooney joins me this week for a chat about all things motherhood. Louise, who I'm sure lots of you follow, is an influencer, content creator and mother to baby Jude, who is 8 and a half months old. From talking to Louise, it's so clear to see that motherhood suits her – she has a refreshingly positive take on being a new mam and h…

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17. Mastering Family Mealtimes: Masterclass Replay 1:01:05

10h ago1:01:05

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This week, I share the recording from my recent Keeping Your Cool at Mealtimes masterclass for parents who want to have more shared family meals, but who don’t want to eat spaghetti with butter every night. If this sounds like you, you are not alone. The mental load of decision-making and cooking every day is real, but we’re in this together! Liste…

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Overcoming birth trauma with Dr Rebecca Moore 49:00

7d ago49:00

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This week, I spoke to the amazing Dr Rebecca Moore. Dr Moore is an incredibly empathetic perinatal consultant psychiatrist who works in the UK. She is renowned for her expertise in supporting mothers who are navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, anxiety, depression, and of course, our topic for today's episode: birth trauma. Around 30% of people …

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16. Keeping Your Cool with Guilt-Free Mealtimes 14:21

5h ago14:21

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Are you drowning in guilt and doubt over what you are feeding your kids? We never have to get it right, we just have to do a good enough job and good enough doesn't mean perfect! Listen in and discover: My thoughts and feelings on feeding your kids white bread The messaging around what our kids ‘should’ eat Why you shouldn’t stress about what you’r…

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Freezing your eggs in your 30s with Ali Ryan 53:26

14d ago53:26

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This week's guest is media mogul Alexandra Ryan, owner and brains behind the incredible Irish media brand, Goss Media. Ali joins me this week to talk all things egg freezing. Having undergone the process twice in recent years, Ali knows the ins and outs. We discuss her motivation for embarking on the process, the financial implications, the side ef…

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Where mental illness and motherhood converge, with Sophie White 56:35

21d ago56:35

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TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide/suicidal ideation. My guest this week, and our first back for Season 14, is Sophie White. A prolific and massively successful author and podcaster, Sophie is also mother to three boys between 10 and 4 and has battled with mental illness since she was in her early 20s. As Sophie says herself in the episode, it's not often so…

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15. Bali Family Holiday Part Two: Packing the Essentials 27:23

12d ago27:23

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This episode is part two of my family holiday series where I’m answering your questions about all things Bali and travelling with kids. I touch on hiring travel cots and sleeping equipment locally and why you shouldn’t bother bringing a stroller before I dive into loads of packing tips, recommendations and fun activities to keep everyone entertaine…

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14. Bali Family Holiday Part One: Why All-Inclusive Deals Are a Game-Changer 53:34

17d ago53:34

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This episode kicks off a two-part Bali series where I’m answering your Instagram questions about our recent family holiday to Bali. I’m sharing our experiences (good and bad!), recommendations and hot tips that you need to know before you go, and how my experience in travelling with kids has evolved over the years. Listen in and discover: Why Nusa …

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"I'm a cool mom" – Kelly Fitzsimons on being friends with her teenage daughter while also being her parent 54:00

2M ago54:00

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Can you believe we've reached the end of the season! My last guest for season 13 is the very lovely Kelly Fitzsimons – formerly known on Instagram at least as MissEllaMayandMommy. Kelly had her daughter Ella aged 19 and her following online grew as the two of them grew up together. Sharing outfit posts with matching dresses, their mother daughter r…

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13. So, Can I Give My Baby Cow’s Milk to Drink? A Chat About the Recent Changes in WHO Guidelines 18:37

2M ago18:37

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In this episode, Gina from Toddler Mealtimes joins me as we dive into the recent changes in the World Health Organization's guidelines around cow’s milk in infancy. When the new recommendations were released, we did a little digging and what we found has left us with more questions than answers. Join us as we explore the confusion, our concerns, an…

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"I'm still a mother, no matter what" - Dominique Nugent's heartbreaking story of late-stage miscarriage. 1:01:50

2M ago1:01:50

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I was so so grateful to this week's guest for joining me on the podcast. The lovely Dominique Nugent so bravely chatted to me about her experience, earlier this year, of late stage miscarriage. Dominique was a day short of 16 weeks when she delivered her baby, who had not survived in utero. She so generously decided now was the time to talk about i…

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12. Check on Your Friends with 3 Year Olds. We’re Not Ok! 50:27

2M ago50:27

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Join me as I jump back into the wild world of parenting with Mandy Richardson from Raise Toddlers. In this episode, we explore why raising a 3-year-old can have you questioning everything about everything. If you’re looking for ways to build stronger emotional connections with your little person or you’re just trying to figure out why your toddler …

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Finding the balance as a single parent, with Liadán Hynes 53:36

2M ago53:36

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My guest this week is my lovely friend, author, and journalist Liadán Hynes, who is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to parenting, and life in general really. She's a single parent to one daughter who's 9 years old. She's self-employed and works flexibly to be as present as she can for her little girl and writes often about her experiences as a …

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Your Questions Answered - Carla Kelly chats pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood 47:38

3M ago47:38

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My guest this week is Carla Kelly, who is one of the founders of Ask The Midwife, a company that aims to support parents from pregnancy through to postpartum and beyond. A midwife herself, we asked you guys, our cherished listeners, to put questions to her that you might need advice on. We talked about an incredible grandparents refresher course th…

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Assessment anxiety: When to seek help, with Caroline Foran 54:39

3M ago54:39

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My wonderful friend Caroline Foran is my guest this week, and a returning guest to Everymum the podcast. This time, we talk about her most recent struggles with her son Caelan, and how she has recently undergone assessments with various clinical assessors to help better understand her son's unique needs. We talk about the anxiety over a potential f…

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11. Squashing the Stigma around Gestational Diabetes, with Charlene Shoneye 51:32

3M ago51:32

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This week, I sat down with Accredited Practising Dietitian and Credentialed Diabetes Educator, Charlene Shoneye, to discuss gestational diabetes. We chat about the misleading and sometimes harmful narratives around sugar, carbohydrates and diabetes, and Charlene shares some tips for reducing and managing your risk of developing diabetes. If you’re …

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Putting it out there: Shannen Joyce on single motherhood, illness and moving forward 53:06

3M ago53:06

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My guest this week is Shannen Bulman Joyce, who was previously known on social media as Big C and Me, because she used her platform to document her cancer journey. Over the course of her adult life, just the past ten years, she's been diagnosed with and survived cancer three times. She's now the healthiest she's ever been, and is thriving and livin…

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10. Mum Rage, Guilt and Breaking the Cycle, with Sarah Purvey 53:02

3M ago53:02

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This week, I’m chatting with Sarah Purvey, Clinical Psychologist, Author, and Director of Eastern Shore Psychology where she supports parents to improve their mental health and manage the pressures that inevitably pop up during parenthood. We chat about all things mum rage like what triggers it, why it happens, and how we can manage those moments. …

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Double miracle: Rosanna Davison's rollercoaster parenting journey 54:36

3M ago54:36

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My guest today is model and mam of three, Rosanna Davison. Over the past few years, life has changed dramatically for Rosanna. From going through a tragic 14 miscarriages and believing she wouldn't be able to carry a pregnancy to term, she and her husband sought the help of a surrogate from Ukraine to make their dream of having a family come true. …

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When motherhood just doesn't go as planned, with Kelly Donegan 1:11:32

4M ago1:11:32

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Kelly Donegan is my guest this week – you might know Kelly, if you're a millennial like me, from Tallafornia, a reality show she starred in 12 years ago now. If you've been following her online, you'll have seen her go from reality TV star to fitness expert to now, a mammy of one. Since her daughter Cherry arrived, Kelly's plans for motherhood have…

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Revisiting life with triplet boys, four years on with Ali Deasy 56:50

4M ago56:50

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My guest this week is Ali Deasy, who is famous where she lives as the mother who is shadowed everywhere she goes by her gorgeous triplets, Bruce Ted and Lenny. Ali has been a guest on Everymum in the past, but I saw recently she spoke online about her mental health struggle when the boys were between the ages of 2 and 3 years old. I caught up with …

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Why is miscarriage still such a taboo subject? With the Fertility Detective - Jessica Bourke 50:18

4M ago50:18

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Warning: This episode discusses baby loss. My guest for this episode is Jessica Bourke, otherwise known as The Fertility Detective. She's known among her followers and patients for her honest, straightforward and compassionate approach to all things fertility, and as she says online, she has nearly two decades of experience helping people to get an…

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Superyachts and time zone hops : Sleep trainer to the stars Kelly Geoghegan 53:53

4M ago53:53

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My incredible guest this week is the OG sleep coach in Ireland, the person with thousands of hours of pacing hallways and bedrooms with babies in her arms – Kelly Geoghegan. Kelly's business, Sleepy Stars, is all about helping babies with sleep. But her fascinating career has featured superyachts, helicopters and changing time zones twice in a week…

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9. Food Freedom, with Claire Gasper from Diet-Free Me 1:03:40

6M ago1:03:40

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** Content warning: This episode contains discussions of disordered eating and the restriction of food consumption. ** This week we’re chatting with Claire Gasper, a non-diet Dietitian and Health at Every Size Provider based in Perth, WA. We explore the intentions behind including all types of food in your household, Claire’s professional pathway t…

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Why gentle parenting doesn't actually involve letting your children do whatever they want - Sarah Ockwell Smith. 59:44

6M ago59:44

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This week I spoke to Sarah Ockwell Smith, a parenting expert who has written 15 books on parenting over the course of her career. While we could've covered a number of topics, what I really wanted to speak to her about was the idea of gentle parenting and what it really is. Like you, I've seen Instagram memes and Tiktokers talk about gentle parenti…

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8. DIY dinners and challenging the online nutrition trends, with Jono Steedman 52:11

6M ago52:11

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In this episode, we chat with Jono, an Online Dietitian and Nutritionist at Bite Me Nutrition. We dive into his memories of family meals, how he involves his kids in meal planning and preparation, and how he challenges nutrition misinformation and trends online. He shares insights on balancing nutritional knowledge with the practicalities of family…

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Did you know one in six people experience infertility? - Karen Ferguson 54:59

6M ago54:59

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Today's guest is Karen Ferguson, head of nursing and clinical services with SIMS IVF. I'll be completely honest, my knowledge of all things fertility and infertility was minimal, that is – before I spoke to Karen. We went back to basics, and discussed things like the stigma around talking about fertility struggles, what exactly is involved in an eg…

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The fourth trimester and advocating for yourself, with Kathy Milliken 58:12

6M ago58:12

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I was joined for today's episode by Kathy Milliken. Kathy is a baby, birth and post-partum expert in so many ways: She's trained as a doula, she's trained in breastfeeding counselling, she's a qualified pre- and post-natal yoga instructor, among other things. And yet, with all her experience, she told me she didn't really KNOW what motherhood would…

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7. From a Toddler with 5 Foods to Family Meals, with Susie Prout 48:37

6M ago48:37

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This week, I’m chatting with Susie Prout, a lactation expert and old client of mine, as she shares her unique food experiences from South Africa to Bali. Discover the tastes and traditions of her childhood, what her current family mealtimes look like, and what foods her suitcases are full of when coming home to Bali from a visit to Australia! Liste…

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Having a home birth on your first baby: Aisling Kearns shares her brave story. 49:11

6M ago49:11

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This episode had me wide-eyed with my jaw on the floor, as returning guest Aisling Kearns shares the story of her home birth. Aisling's son Tommy was just four weeks old when we recorded, and slept like an angel throughout. Having spoken to a doula and read a book about childbirth as a rite of passage, Aisling decided a home birth was for her, even…

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Payal Desai chats about her viral "Dusty Sons" videos and modern parenting approach. 21:51

7M ago21:51

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This week, I was so pleased to be able to speak to online parenting sensation Payal Desai, who joined me all the way from New Jersey (albeit on a slightly glitchy Zoom call for which I blame my own dodgy broadband) where she lives with her husband and two little boys. Payal is a middle school teacher and content creator who went insanely viral with…

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6. Parenting through Gooch Week, and Foodie Frustration Q&As 27:03

7M ago27:03

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Gooch week. The week between Christmas and New Year where you find yourself asking “What day is it again?” and everybody just wants to relax. If this sounds familiar to you, join me to find out how we only just survived this week, how we’re transitioning back to routine, and what we’ll do differently next year. In the second half of this episode, w…

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5. When mealtimes don’t go as expected, with Nicole Pates 46:19

7M ago46:19

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This week, my friend and colleague Nicole Pates Kids Physio joins us for an honest and vulnerable chat where we openly discuss the challenges around family meals, handling the transition into being a working parent, and the pressure we put on ourselves to be perfect parents. Listen in and discover: Nic’s childhood mealtime experiences as a country …

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4. Reflecting on 2023, what I’ve learnt and what I’ll take into 2024 35:56

7M ago35:56

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Join me as I reflect on the past year by asking myself three questions: What happened this year? What did I learn from it? What do I want for next year? In this episode, I unpack what went down in 2023, the golden nuggets of wisdom I've gathered along the way, and the exciting things I'm bringing into 2024. Happy New Year! Listen in and discover: H…

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3. Things We Used to Believe About Food, and Don't Anymore, with Paediatric Dietitian Gina Journet from Toddler Mealtimes. 46:25

7M ago46:25

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** Content warning: This episode contains discussions of disordered eating and the restriction of food consumption. ** Welcome back! This week, I’m chatting to Gina, the lead Paediatric Dietitian at Toddler Mealtimes! We’re discussing our journeys through diet culture and uncovering some old (and slightly cringey) beliefs we had about food and bodi…

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20. Highly recommend the Christmas Margs 1:02:16

8M ago1:02:16

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We made it, the end of the year is upon us. It’s almost 2024, even though we swear we just left 2019 behind. We're sticking with the Christmas theme again this week and for that we're sorry-not-sorry because 'tis the season etc and all that. Nickie's back from Tassie and she's making up for lost time, feeling (strangely) EXTREMELY motivated for thi…

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2. Family Meals and Confident Parenting with Mandy from Raise Toddlers 57:50

8M ago57:50

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Welcome to my very first interview episode! I’m chatting to Toddler Development Specialist and my colleague and very good friend, Mandy from Raise Toddlers. We explore her own childhood memories around food and mealtimes before we deep dive into feeding children, confidence assurance parenting, and what these look like when used together. Listen in…

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1. Dr Kyla on a Platter 18:00

8M ago18:00

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Welcome to Mealtimes with Dr Kyla! In this podcast, we will explore and talk more about food and feeding kids, I’ll talk to experts in other fields to find out their challenges with feeding kids, and we’ll dive into some interesting topics on the side that might just change your life! Tune into my very first episode to find out what to expect from …

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A new dad's perspective on pregnancy, delivery and those newborn months - Robert Burke 1:10:13

8M ago1:10:13

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My guest this week is Rob Burke – Rob is a friend of mine, and one of the most articulate people I know, and so I knew that he'd be the perfect person to speak to about the experiences of a new dad. From pregnancy, where he says he felt his duty was to take care of his wife, to the delivery suite and cutting the umbilical cord and being a human sti…

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19. Frequency Illusion 32:29

8M ago32:29

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We're sure you've all been wondering – what happens when someone's away?? (Oh just us?) Well this happens. It's short, it's sweet and it's giving 'Nickie has ditched us for family time in Tassie so Sarah and Zoe are holding the fort'. Please go easy. This week Sarah's been bullied (by Zoe) into cutting a bob to appease her midlife crisis and no one…

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Model mum Kelly Horrigan: How Kelly's recovery from birth is still ongoing over a year later 43:14

8M ago43:14

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This week I speak to Irish model and mother of one Kelly Horrigan. Although Kelly delivered her beautiful little boy almost 14 months ago now, she is still feeling the long-term effects of her delivery. After her son's birth, Kelly found she had something called pudendal neuralgia, which sees her in constant nerve pain from her episiotomy scar all …

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Changing your mind is okay: From childfree by choice to becoming a mam with Siobhan O'Hagan 55:57

8M ago55:57

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Today's guest is influencer and first time mam, Siobhan O'Hagan. In her previous life as a fitness influencer, Siobhan's goals and values were always crystal clear: She enjoyed the freedom that came with her life moving from Bali to Thailand to London and back to Ireland. She was vocal about her choice not to have children, and for a long time that…

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18. Let’s chat about PMDD 1:03:33

8M ago1:03:33

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CW: This episode discusses disordered eating, anxiety, depression and body image issues. Have you heard of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder? Neither had we. This week Zoe opens up about her diagnosis and her journey to take back control of her life. This one is raw and honest and we’re so thankful to Zoe for opening up the dialogue around this disor…

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"It's nothing like you think it's going to be" - Lorna Weightman's birth story and breastfeeding struggle 1:05:33

8M ago1:05:33

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For our first episode back for Season 12, I'm joined by fashion influencer and stylist Lorna Weightman and possibly our youngest ever guest, 9 week old Arthur was also on the Zoom being an absolute angel. Lorna and I discovered that we both approached parenthood with a "will I or won't I?" mentality – we weren't 100% convinced it was for us, until …

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17. I support the platter. 1:02:15

9M ago1:02:15

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God help us, Christmas is 6 weeks away, and we don’t know about you guys but it's got us STRESSED… and also a bit despairing? The consumerism monster hits overdrive around this time of year and it really adds to our mental load. We're in an existential vortex and we’ve found ourselves questioning how long until the next mass extinction and how we c…

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16. You’re not a shit mum. 50:52

9M ago50:52

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We don’t want to build it up too much but we might have actually finally solved a problem by the end of this one. Don't worry we're as shocked as you are. Trying to find the balance as a woman, between your family and your career often feels impossible, in fact Zoe is convinced that it's exactly that and suggests that when considering big career mo…

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Giovanna Fletcher wants to let you know you're not alone. 50:25

9M ago50:25

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We're already on our last episode of Season 11, and I can't wait to bring you more episodes as we head into season 12 really soon. But we wanted to round out this season on a high and I think we may have achieved it... What a total and utter joy it was to interview this week's guest. A dream podcast interviewee, I spoke to Giovanna Fletcher, author…

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15. BONUS: Just f*cking relax, mate. 1:02:53

10M ago1:02:53

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This episode was recorded on Monday 16th October. Happy Friday Cool Mums. We love a bonus ep and we hope you do to! First off, we send our love and hope to every human suffering in the world right now. It's a big bad place at the best of times but this last week has been particularly, unimaginably heavy. We know you didn't come here to hear about t…

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Why no one else understands the mental load of motherhood, with Dr Doireann O'Leary 47:34

10M ago47:34

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This week, Dr Doireann O'Leary joins me to talk about her experience of motherhood so far. Her son is nine months old, and while she doesn't share his name or face online, she is very open about how she's finding the transition into parenthood. We chat about taking time for yourself and letting go of the guilt around that. She says quite rightly th…

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14. Skinfluencers?... absolutely not. 55:30

10M ago55:30

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The skincare episode literally one person asked for is here and Zoe thinks we're skinfluencers now which is rich coming from the girly with an almost non existent skin care routine. Eye roll. Sarah's new to her skincare journey and loving her recent level up. Hello Vit C and Hydration Serum. Meanwhile Nickie applies 16 layers each morning and is su…

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