Best Hatty Ashdown Podcasts (2024)

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Trying to take a bloody photo | Claire Quigley Ward 1:14:34

7d ago1:14:34

1:14:34

In the final episode of this season, Mark chats with Claire Quigley Ward, who is an ADHD Coach and host of the All Aboard ADHD podcast. As well as being diagnosed ADHD herself, Claire has two neurodivergent children - a 13-year old boy (diagnosed ADHD) and an 8-year old girl (suspected ADHD with PDA traits). They discuss the absolute nightmare of t…

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Siblings | Jess Cain 1:18:47

23d ago1:18:47

1:18:47

Mark speaks to the wonderful Jess Cain - a prolific advocate for neurodivergent families and the driving force of Send Family Instincts. She is an autistic/ADHD/PDA lone parent of five children: a 15-year old boy (self-diagnosed autistic/PDA), another 15-year old boy (fostered, with SEMH needs), a 12-year old girl (self-diagnosed autistic) and twin…

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Acquiring Life Skills | Lisa Galley 1:32:32

1M ago1:32:32

1:32:32

Mark speaks to the magnificent Lisa Galley, who is an autism consultant and mother of three grown-up neurodivergent children - one 29-year old boy (diagnosed Autistic with a PDA profile), a 25-year old girl (suspected autistic) and a 20-year old boy (diagnosed autistic). In this fun, candid and thought-provoking episode, they discuss the challenges…

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Family Games | Dan Clark 1:21:32

2M ago1:21:32

1:21:32

Mark chats with the inspirational Dan Clark, of MindJam. Dan is dad to two neurodifferent kids - one 17-year old girl (diagnosed Autistic) and a 14-year old boy (diagnosed autistic/ADHD with a PDA profile). They discuss the minefield that is playing family games with neurodivergent kids, from their desperate search to find a board game that doesn't…

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Sensitivity to noise | Lauren Palfrey 1:20:09

2M ago1:20:09

1:20:09

Mark speaks to Lauren, neurodivergent mother of three boys (One 11-year old diagnosed Autistic/ADHD with a PDA profile), a 9-year old (suspected autistic/ADHD) and a 5-month old (too soon to tell). They delve into the topic of noise sensitivity - from extreme reactions to loud noises and meltdowns when confronted with contrasting noises, to the fas…

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The chaos of mealtimes | Liam Mullone 1:19:00

3M ago1:19:00

1:19:00

Mark welcomes back guest Liam Mullone, parent of twin 13-year old boys (one diagnosed autistic and one suspected autistic/ADHD), as well as an 8-year old girl (suspected neurotypical). In this episode, they discuss the topic of mealtimes in their respective households - from the faff of getting them all to the dinner table in the first place, to th…

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Navigating Emotions | Grace Lockrobin 1:24:24

3M ago1:24:24

1:24:24

This episode explores how we navigate the maelstrom of emotions in families with a mix of different neurotypes. Mark speaks to Grace Lockrobin, philosopher and fellow parent of neurodivergent boys (one 8-year old, diagnosed autistic, and a 5-year old with suspected ADHD), as they look at how members of their own households handle the contrasting wa…

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Leaving The House | Hatty Ashdown 1:16:58

4M ago1:16:58

1:16:58

This episode is all about the relentless faff involved in trying to get our neurodivergent kids out of the house. Mark talks to comedian Hatty Ashdown, who is a parent of two children (one diagnosed autistic with suspected ADHD and one suspected neurotypical). They compare war stories from their daily attempts to wrangle their kids out of the house…

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S5 Ep76: FUNNY DAD SPECIAL with Jody Kamali - 58:11

4M ago58:11

58:11

FUNNY DAD SPECIAL TWO Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley are joined by Bristolian born comedian, famed Terry the odd job man, Leicester Comedy Award nominee and dad of two Jody Kamali. They fly around all the topics from childish jealousy ,New York, how being a working class comic has effected our progression and how Best in Class really woke us up…

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Struggles with clothing | Steph Curtis 1:13:41

4M ago1:13:41

1:13:41

This episode focuses on the daily struggle to find clothing that our neurodifferent children will tolerate wearing. Mark talks to Steph Curtis, author and parent of two neurodivergent children (both teenagers, diagnosed autistic - one with a strong PDA profile). They swap tales of regular battles with labels and seams, the nightmare of school cloth…

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Life as a social outcast | Samuel Wilson 1:13:41

4M ago1:13:41

1:13:41

This episode discusses the lighter side of parents of SEND kids being treated as outcasts from polite society. Mark speaks to Samuel Wilson, author and parent of two children: an 8-year old daughter (on the autism pathway, with Cerebral Palsy, Cerebral Visual Impairment and Sensory Processing Disorder) and a 4-year old son (undiagnosed neurotypical…

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S5 Ep75: FUNNY DAD SPECIAL with Erik Pohl 46:13

5M ago46:13

46:13

Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley chat to Australian comic and Bill Murray ( Angel) resident mc, single dad of two Erik Pohl . They cover so many topics from being the only dad on the wats app , why no one comes up to you at baby groups, How Gemma did her best not to make friends at baby groups, single dad life and myth busting , and one of the be…

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Walking with Neurodivergents | Angie Belcher 59:59

5M ago59:59

59:59

Mark speaks to Angie Belcher - Comedian in Residence at University of Bristol and the proud owner of a neurodiverse 5-year old boy (diagnosed autistic, with suspected ADHD). In this episode, they discuss how something as seemingly straightforward as walking from A to B, can be an entirely different experience with neurodivergent children. LINKS TO …

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Social Etiquette | Jo Matthews 1:21:09

5M ago1:21:09

1:21:09

Mark welcomes back the wonderful Jo Matthews - a fellow parent with a neurodivergent setup (a 16-year old autistic daughter, with sensory processing disorder, and a 20 year old autistic son with ADHD). In this episode, they untangle the knotty concept of social etiquette in relation to neurodifferent kids and see how their own families fare, when f…

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So much f*cking admin | Jess Meredith 1:25:00

6M ago1:25:00

1:25:00

Mark chats with Jess Meredith - parent of an autistic 6-year old daughter and founder of the wonderful organisation, Differing Minds. Together, they share tales of the absurd amount admin demanded of all parents fighting to get support for their neurodifferent children. Links to stuff we mention in this episode Differing Minds - https://www.differi…

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S5 Ep74: Lets get Vulnerable on the Socials with Sarah Cawood 49:58

6M ago49:58

49:58

Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley our so excited to be joined by 90's icon, mum of two, pocket rocket Sarah Cawood ( Live and Kicking, Girlie Show, Top of the pops ). If you don't follow Cawood on Instagram where she's abit of a social legend you might wonder what she's been up to ?so kick off your Uggs and have a dive with us into Sarah's world- …

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Honesty | Heidi Mavir 1:11:31

6M ago1:11:31

1:11:31

Mark chats with Heidi Mavir - Sunday Times Best Selling Author and founder of EOTAS Matters, as they discuss the importance of honesty to our neurodivergent children. This episode also features some worthy neurodiversity champions, some laudable tiny epic wins, and some utterly ridiculous "What the Flip?" moments. Links to stuff we mention in this …

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Christmas | ”Belle” 1:16:00

7M ago1:16:00

1:16:00

'Tis the season to be fizzy, as Mark welcomes back former guest "Belle", to discuss the additional challenges that Christmas presents to our neurodifferent children. Featuring torrid tales of taking children to visit Santa, performing in school concerts and trying to coax a PDA child into writing a Christmas list. There will also be regular favouri…

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S5 Ep73: Cocks, Churches and Christmas - Sarah Bowles 52:19

7M ago52:19

52:19

Host Hatty Ashdown is joined by Comedian Producer and single mum of three Sarah Bowles ( Funny Women Industry award winner, ISH Edinburgh Comedy Award Co founder) In this episode Hatty gives us a update on the change in her personal life, getting through Christmas if this year looks *different for you ! Bowels talks about her marriage break up , si…

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Friendships | ”Kate” 1:03:28

8M ago1:03:28

1:03:28

In this episode, Mark speaks to "Kate", who has a 10-year old girl, who is diagnosed autistic with suspected ADHD. They discuss how their neurodifferent kids navigate the knotty issue of friendships. We also have some more neurodiversity champions, plenty of "what the flip" moments and a couple of tiny wins. Links to stuff we mention in this episod…

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Special Interests | Liam Mullone 1:04:06

8M ago1:04:06

1:04:06

In this episode, host Mark Allen speaks to Liam Mullone, who has twin 12-year old boys - one diagnosed autistic with suspected ADHD and the other suspected autistic/ADHD. They discuss the pros and cons of raising neurodivergent kids with intense special interests, from Pokemon, Greek Mythology and Football, to Thomas the Tank Engine, Rollercoasters…

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S5 Ep72: Be careful... with Brona C Titley 48:53

8M ago48:53

48:53

APOLOGIES WE TOOK A SHORT BREAK DUE TO PERSONAL LIFE SH*T - MORE ON THAT LATER Irish comedy writer, actor and mother Brona C Titley Joins Hatty and Gemma.( The Outlaws, Motherland, Buffering for ITV, Spitting Image) She once said on Twitter / X that after 12 years of marriage her and her wife have achieved perfect synchronisation by farting at exac…

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Holidays | Dr Hildi Mitchell 1:04:53

8M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

In this episode, host Mark Allen speaks to Dr Hildi Mitchell, who has an autistic daughter, aged 19, and another daughter, 22, who is also suspected autistic, with agoraphobia. The topic of this show is “Holidays”. Mark reports back from his holiday in Greece and Dr Mitchell discusses their annual holiday routine, as well as exploring the unique se…

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Birthday Parties | “Belle” 1:01:18

9M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Host Mark Allen talks to anonymous guest, “Belle”, who has two neurodivergent kids - an 8-year old autistic girl with sensory processing disorder and PDA, and a 6-year old suspected-autistic boy with Tourette Syndrome. In this episode, they discuss the thorny issue of “Birthday Parties”, as well as looking at more neurodiversity champions and a tin…

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Camping | Jo Matthews 1:05:35

9M ago1:05:35

1:05:35

The very first episode of Neuroshambles sees host Mark Allen talking to Jo Matthews - a fellow parent with a neurodivergent setup (a 16-year old autistic daughter, with sensory processing disorder, and a 20 year old autistic son with ADHD). In this show, they discuss the joys and frustrations of camping with neurodifferent kids, as well as looking …

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Trailer 1:48

9M ago1:48

1:48

A trailer previewing Neuroshambles - a fortnightly podcast about the ludicrous realities of parenting neurodivergent kids. If you want to hear a bunch of frazzled parents gleefully swapping tales from the trenches of parenting neurodiverse children and having a laugh at some of the nonsense we have to navigate, this is the podcast for you. Lapsed c…

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S3 Ep72: "I don't want to know about pokemon"- with Margaret Cabourn-Smith 45:57

11M ago45:57

45:57

Hatty and Gemma are joined by FM favourite Comedy Actress Margaret Cabourn-Smith ( Mirander, Catastrophe, Motherland, Buffering ) host of hit podcast Crushed and mum of two to chat about feigning interest in your kids past times. Gemma lets off steam about the theft of her kettle and Margaret reveals who her new mega-famous best friend will be.... …

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S5 Ep71: Happy High Status - with Viv Groskop 44:09

12M ago44:09

44:09

Comedian, Author, and mum of three Viv Groskop ( How to own the room book and podcast , BBC radio 4 plays, Guardian Journalist )joins Hatty and Gemma on the eve of the launch of her latest Book Happy High Status . Viv explains what Happy high status is and how we can all learn to turn it on . We also have a new feature with a voice note from a list…

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S5 Ep70: All Class no guilt with Athena Kugblenu 35:41

1y ago35:41

35:41

Comedian Athena Kubblenu ( Mock the week, BBC Radio4, Comedy Central) joins Hatty and Gemma chats , all women work hard kid or no kids , the negative social narrative for kids, from having a dinner lady mum to BBC writer Athena flags up we need to rid the guilt and past attitude of 'thats not for me ' with humous and museum's are for all !…

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S3 Ep71: Ep 71 Maybe baby (sitter) with Harriet Kemsley 41:20

1y ago41:20

41:20

Comedian Harriet Kemsley (Pointless, 8 out Ten Cats, Roast Battle, Live At the Apollo) joins Hatty and Gemma to talk about how she managed to do live gigs , tour her show, do Edinburgh fringe , TV ( Including Mastermind recently ) by Trusting ANOTHER HUMAN with her baby . You can follow and keep up to date wirth Harriet on IG @harrietkemsley You ca…

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S3 Ep70: Ep 70: Triumphing on TikTok with Alexis Strum- NEW SEASON 45:12

1y ago45:12

45:12

By Funny Mummies

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S5 Ep69: Treat your self like a baby- With Laura Smyth 37:15

1+ y ago37:15

37:15

Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley are joined by standup (Live at the Apollo,Frankie Boyles new world order) and mum of 3 Laura Smyth. Laura has had quite the year since we last had her on the show, not just hilarious but wise Laura takes us through how she got into the mind set to face cancer treatment, dealing with the work / kid overwhelm ' You …

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S5 Ep68: Lets get Topical with Three day Pj's and do you de Canter? - With Caroline Mabey 45:59

1+ y ago45:59

45:59

Join Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley and wave good bye to slumpy January with our guest stand up and mum Caroline Mabey. As ever we chat all the important recent happenings, tik tok viral videos on how long is except able to wear your night wear in bed ? Marie Kondo had her third child and gives more joy to a cup of tea, what my guests do or don…

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S5 Ep67: Lets get Topical - 'New Year New Tired me ' Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley chat it out ! 40:33

1+ y ago40:33

40:33

Its a new year but Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are saying no to the faddy diet industry & turning off the adds but remanence about the flatulent 80's mum on the cabbage soup diet. They also try to convince themselves and each other how much they love going to the park and football matches on a cold Sunday morning . How do you find that extra ho…

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S5 Ep66: Lets get Topical with Leila Boris- Single mums, Christmas, Strictly & your kids first pet 50:15

1+ y ago50:15

50:15

Yay its back, Let's get Topical with Host Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley are joined by Comedian, Refugee activist, single mum legend and dear friend Leila Boris . As we throttle towards Christmas Hatty get's to chat to Leila and Gemma about being single mums at Christmas , the turn taking, presents, Volunteering at Christmas, the joy of getting to m…

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S5 Ep65: Lets (try) to Get Topical - Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley 36:06

1+ y ago36:06

36:06

Put the kettle on , wring out the tea bag it’s a new one from your favourite straight talking Mums . This is a new short series where @hattyashdown and @gemma_beagley try to get topical , with old news , present news and what should’ve been in the news ! ‘People don’t know they’re born these days ‘ try being a kid of the 80-90’s for being cold ! We…

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S5 Ep64: Work, saying No and time for celeb mums to be honest about the balance - with Kelly Convey 34:56

1+ y ago34:56

34:56

Host Hatty Ashdown is joined by stand up and mum Kelly Convey ( UniLAD, Comedy Central, BBC Three, Channel 4.) inbetween supporting Alan Carr on his UK tour) We got stuck right into an old natter about working with a baby, one in the oven, and the reality of the sacrifices and joys in comedy and parenthood. Kelly flagged up the uncomfortableness fo…

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S5 Ep63: School Holidays Catch up - Edinburgh Fringe to All Inclusive hotels with the kids - Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley 33:22

2y ago33:22

33:22

Summer Holidays? Host @hattyashdown & @gemma_beagley catch up on their Very different summer Holidays with the kids , from Edinburgh Fringe, Wet Zoo days to All inclusive Sunny breaks, what is the best way to do it ? And should you just save all your money and go down Asda and let them play on the peppa pig ride !! Out where you like it baby ! @aud…

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S5 Ep62: MUMS AT THE FRINGE #2 Short Pods from your Host Hatty Ashdown- at the Edinburgh Arts Festival 2022 7:28

2y ago7:28

7:28

Catch up With your Funny Mummy host and comedian Hatty Ashdown to find out how things are going at the Edinburgh Fringe, since her kids have come to visit !By Funny Mummies

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S5 Ep61: MUMS AT THE FRINGE #1 Short Podcasts from your host Hatty & Friends 8:33

2y ago8:33

8:33

Hello ! we are a doing a series of short pods, more like voice notes from our host Hatty Ashdown as she is doing a new show at the Edinburgh fringe called the The Worry Drawer 2pm at the VOODOO ROOMS from 6th August to the 28th August ( not the 15th ) she hopes to speak to some mums and dads that are up here at the fringe !…

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S4 Ep60: Josephine Lacy - Autism Mama: 'He has a reason' 51:19

2y ago51:19

51:19

Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are joined by Comedian Josephine Lacey ( Top Secret ) as she comes to talk us about her new show 'Autism Mama and Puberty ' . Such a interesting , real chat about as she says her 'love story' about her autistic son and the challenges puberty brings and doing it all along comedy !. Plus Hatty tells us about getti…

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S4 Ep59: On the Stand up Road with Fiona Allen 49:54

2y ago49:54

49:54

Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley Chat to Double Emmy Award winner Actress Fiona Allen, your know her for the iconic sketch show Smack the pony as well as EastEnders, Coronation street and now picks up her road to stand up again ! We drink tea and chat over moving out of London, mum parking rage, being on the road as a stand up mum of three teen…

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S4 Ep58: "Dance like a Scout is watching " Margret Cabourn Smith #mumsontheraz 49:06

2y ago49:06

49:06

By Funny Mummies

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S4 Ep57: Finish a sentence with Hatty Ashdown & Gemma Beagley 42:31

2+ y ago42:31

42:31

This is a fun one as Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley have a rare chance to catch up ...image being able to finish a sentence ? well they do that for you. They discuss being in a constant state of rushing, after school clubs - is anyone actually enjoying them ...oh and we meet JVN while recording the show ... Edited by Scot Kingsnorth You can f…

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S4 Ep56: Don't mind the Gap with Laura Smyth 47:01

2+ y ago47:01

47:01

Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are joined by the mighty Comedian & mum Laura Smyth ( Funny Women Award winner , Jonathon Ross Comedy Club, Comedy Central and Dave) as we chat and laugh about Self-care, transferable skills- teaching to stand up and family age gaps ! Edited by Gemma Beagley You can follow the Funny Mummies podcast on IG @funnym…

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S4 Ep55: Is Peace and Riot possible ? with Caroline Newt Hardee 40:52

2+ y ago40:52

40:52

Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are joined by Comedian and Ceo of Peace and Riot the Cafe-come- childcare phenomenon 'empowering people that parent' providing childcare while you rest or relax. We chat where she is with the business post pandemic, banishing mum guilt, coping with nerves when performing live and why Gemma says live is better th…

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S4 Ep54: Funny Fathers - Carl Donnelly and Julian Deane 39:02

2+ y ago39:02

39:02

ITS A PODCAST CROSS OVER ! Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are joined by TVI podcasters, comedians and dads Carl Donnelly and Julian Deane. As we thought it only fair to give these male comedians a go, but can they do it all? parenting and being the fun dad . We picked out topics from past shows to spring board chat on; breast feeding , Bluey …

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S4 Ep53: OLDER MUMS RULE - with Susy Price and Vicky Donoghue 51:10

2+ y ago51:10

51:10

Join Host Hatty Ashdown as she chats to Exec TV producer ( Big Brother, Saturday Night takeaway, Street Mate) mum of 3 Susy Price and Play write ( Mudlarks , BBC radio 4 The Piper , The Gift ) mum of 2 Vicki Donoghue, about having their kids in what society classes as later in life , or does it any more ? enjoy this silly, heartfelt and poignant ch…

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S4 Ep52: Dating as a mum- With Laura Friedman Williams 43:28

2+ y ago43:28

43:28

Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley talk to American author of Available Laura Friedman-Williams about sex and dating post separation while being a mum of 3. A very honest empowering funny chat about ditching doubt, dating apps, being safe, and dogs that need to leave the room. Laura guides our own Gemma through where she needs to start with datin…

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S4 Ep51: Social Media- The Nutters n The Nourishers with Laura Belbin aka Knee Deep In Life 49:36

3y ago49:36

49:36

Host Hatty Ashdown and Gemma Beagley are back with their full length shows kicking off with Social Media Activist , Author, ,Podcaster and funny mum Laura Belbin - AKA Knee Deep in Life . They chat about it being ok to not always miss your kids, social media, trolls, accountability and finding what nourishes you . You can follow Laura Belbin on IG …

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