Hello and welcome to Breathing Open Motherhood, I am your host, Charmaine Newmark and I am here to rewrite the narratives on what it gets to be like, to live as modern mothers, who are deeply connected to our instinctual truths. Who thrive as Mothers and who look back upon this time of our lives, with wonder and awe on the absolute magic that it is. It is my hope, that these episodes help us rewrite the narratives together, from a conversation of challenge and lack, to a one of openness, ins ...
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Welcome to the Channel Mum podcast. MUM, dad, soon-to-be parent or experienced family looking for new friends? Then welcome to Channel Mum – your very own parenting village.
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Welcome to the Breaking Through Therapy charity podcast, where we raise money for NHS Charities Together. This pod is sponsored by Lifespan Psychology - The Diverse Practice and Rooms for Therapists. This is the only podcast that supports you to come on the show with your therapist, at least one year later, to talk about the breakthroughs you made along your journey, and its impact on your life ever since. So this is the mental wellness podcast for people interested in having talking therapy ...
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Each week Georgia & Kelsey will be chatting to celebrity friends, experts and listeners to learn more about the secret world of parenting. We're all in this together, so why not join the club? …but remember, Mum's The Word! --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Newborn to Teen and Everything Inbetween - it does exactly what it says on the tin! Join childcare experts Becks and Claire for practical advice about how to communicate with children, at all ages. There can be a lot of pressure to 'get it right' when it comes to children, which can be quite daunting! Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, TA or childcare worker, or just looking to gain a better understanding of the world through a child’s eyes, Becks and Claire have 25 years of childcare exper ...
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We always hear we need to bounce back...We think you should ‘Bounce Forward!’ Join Fitness Guru and Mother of two Tiff Hall as she takes you through the everyday tips to keep you healthy and happy without having to go on extreme diets or run marathons. Tiff will speak to experts and give you her fitness knowledge, so no matter where you are on your fitness journey you can Bounce Forward!
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Breaking stigma through stories. The Neuro Diaries amplifies the voices of those experiencing Mental Health Conditions, Neurodivergence and Mental Illness. Interviewees articulate their lived experience with the condition from symptoms to diagnosis journeys and their experience of stigma. Breaking down what it ACTUALLY is, stereotypes aside. Listen to real experience journeys of those with Autism, ADHD, Bipolar, C-PTSD, Peri & Post natal Depression, Anxiety, Major Depressive Disorder, OCD, S ...
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SECRET LIFE OF DADS: Post-Natal Depression as Dads & Navigating Difficult Situations As Men
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39:59In this candid and illuminating episode of Mum’s The Word, Georgia Jones is joined by Matt and Lawrence, hosts of the Secret Life of Dads podcast, for a refreshing take on fatherhood that often goes untold. Together, they open up about the challenges they faced with postnatal depression as dads, exploring how it can manifest differently than the ma…
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DR SARA KAYAT: What YOU Need To Know Before Giving Birth
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52:12In this heart-to-heart episode of Mum’s The Word, Kelsey Parker is joined by ITV This Morning’s resident doctor, Dr. Sara Kayat, for an insightful chat about all things parenting, health, and the journey of motherhood. Dr. Kayat dives into the details of her new book How to Have a Baby, sharing invaluable advice for new parents-to-be. They discuss …
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MEGGAN GRUBB: Why Becoming Pregnant Completely Changed My Outlook
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38:41In this episode of Mum's The Word, Georgia Jones is joined by the wonderful Meggan Grubb, who opens up about the stigma surrounding the term "influencer" and what it’s really like to build a career in the digital space. She also shares her personal journey of overcoming anxiety before pregnancy, and how becoming a mum has shifted her perspective. P…
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Exam stress! With Will Petty from Bonas MacFarlane
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49:10Louisa, our lovely listener, got in touch to ask us to record a podcast on how best to support children and young people who are preparing for exams and so here it is! We spoke with Will Petty from Bonas MacFarlane Education all about this. Will is so easy to listen to and had some fabulous stories and tips to help our young people manage exam stre…
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GEORGIA KOUSOULOU: Live from The Baby Show
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34:43In this special live episode of Mum's The Word, Kelsey Parker is joined by the fabulous Georgia Kousoulou at The Baby Show – and no topic is off limits! The two mums get real about why the jump from baby number one to baby number two hits different, how none of us really know what we’re doing (and that’s okay!), and the wild juggle of work, mum lif…
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Your little one is sick. Oh no!! Is this bad? Is it dangerous? Do we need to go to emergency? Ilana Lawrence from Sick Sense talks with us about her education program for parents, designed to help us recognise when we can handle the situation till the morning and when we need to go to hospital now. Illy is very generous with her tips and advice and…
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Nutrition: Why You Must Test Your Omega 6:3 Ratio Before Major Illness Sets In
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44:36In this fascinating episode, we explore the profound relationship between nutritional therapy, mental and physical well-being. Health Entrepreneur, Dave Ives, joins us to discuss the root causes and solutions for chronic inflammation. “Rachel”, a resilient heart attack survivor, shares her transformative journey of healing; one that challenged conv…
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Our lovely listener Jacqueline messaged us with the topic of only children as a podcast idea and here we are! We talked about: One and done – why more families are choosing to have just one child or more than one child. Only child stats from Canada - https://www.bbc.co.uk/worklife/article/20230110-only-child-or-siblings-one-and-done Becks and Rich …
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MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL: Three Generations, One Podcast
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22:06In this very special Mother’s Day episode of Mum’s The Word, Kelsey Parker is joined by not one, but two VIP guests — her mum Diane and her daughter Aurelia! It's a heartwarming, hilarious, and honest chat between three generations of amazing women. Little Aurelia shares what she really thinks about her mum, spills the tea on what the new baby shou…
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CAMILLA KERSLAKE: Why I Believe In Consequence Parenting
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1:04:25In this heartfelt episode of Mum's The Word, Kelsey Parker sits down with the BRIT-nominated opera singer, Camilla Kerslake. The two mums chat about their personal experiences, from having a home birth to navigating life as a mum in the public eye. Camilla opens up about her marriage to rugby star Chris Robshaw, sharing the ups and downs of balanci…
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Postnatal Depletion to Perimenopause: The Overlooked Link in Women's Wellbeing
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46:01Join Charmaine and Dr Jimi Wollumbin in this inspiring and empowering conversation around a fundamental, overlooked piece to womens wellbeing. The link between the epidemic of Post Natal Depletion and Peri-menopause. It was a real privilege to chat with Dr Jimi and bring forth his incredible wisdom and decades of expericne working with womens healt…
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We talked about: Davina’s background and how she came to write her book (details below) Davina’s own interest in allergies and her award-winning baking background! Whether we are seeing an increase in allergies in both adults and children and why this is. Parental anxieties around allergies and how to help with this. How it's important that childre…
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LOUISE FOX: Why Our Children Need To Be Taught About Grief
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1:12:23In this deeply moving episode of Mum’s the Word with Kelsey Parker, Kelsey welcomes Louise Fox—mother of “Gorgeous George”—to share the remarkable story of her son’s courageous battle with a Glioblastoma brain tumor. Together, they open up about the heartbreak of losing a child and a husband, reflecting on how their families have faced unimaginable…
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Inner Child: Regaining Your Power After Birth Trauma and Post-Natal Depression
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43:33Join us for a heartfelt exploration of a profound and challenging journey through birth trauma and post-natal depression. In this powerful episode of Breaking Through Therapy, Dr. Esther Cole is joined by Integrative Psychotherapist, Cris Prade, and special guest “Kaly". Kaly courageously shares how she navigates birth trauma, post-natal depression…
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OLIVIA BOWEN: Navigating the Loss of a Twin Mid-Pregnancy
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42:28In this deeply personal episode of Mum’s The Word, Kelsey Parker is joined by the courageous Olivia Bowen in her first podcast interview since revealing the heartbreaking loss of one of her twins mid-pregnancy. Olivia opens up about discovering the devastating news, how she and Alex coped with the sudden reality, and why she felt compelled to share…
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We talked about: Whether we remember having any nightmares or night terrors (Becks had quite the pre-sleep routine!) Claire’s dreams (poor James!!) The differences between nightmare and night terrors and what happens Why someone might have a night terror and why you shouldn’t wake them up Nightmares (what these look like and when they happen) and v…
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BEING IN THE MOMENT: How To Be More Present With Our Kids
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34:13In this episode of Mum’s The Word, Georgia Jones and Kelsey Parker dive deep into the importance of being present and living in the moment. With the hustle and bustle of life, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters, but Georgia and Kelsey share their insights on how to slow down, embrace the now, and truly appreciate the beauty of the presen…
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BELLE LUCIA: How I Got Out Of A Domestic Abuse Relationship
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32:45In this powerful and personal episode of Mum’s The Word, Kelsey Parker welcomes model and mum Belle Lucia for a candid conversation you won’t want to miss. Belle opens up about her harrowing experience escaping a domestic violence relationship and the resilience it took to rebuild her life. She also shares what it was really like to move to the UK …
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ADHD and Holistic Living with Sophie Hale
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1:01:57In this episode of the Neuro Diaries podcast, host Jade Rose speaks with Sophie Hale about the challenges of motherhood, particularly in relation to mental health and neurodiversity. They discuss the overwhelming nature of parenting, the importance of holistic approaches to managing ADHD, and the journey to diagnosis. Sophie shares her experiences …
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Motivation isnt always finite my love, I know you wish it was, but just like the natural world, we too require seasons of deep rest and introversion. This can be a part of your reproductive cycle or just a random period of funkyness. We all have them! What I hope to inspire you with is WHY they come up, and how to drop the shame around them! In tod…
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Post-natal Depression with Laura Canty, author of ‘Something to live for’
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59:46**In this episode we discuss suicide and depression - if these are tricky subjects for you then please do look after yourself and maybe skip today's episode or listen when you feel ready.** This episode with Laura is very emotional and insightful one, with moments of humour - we hope you enjoy it. We spoke with Laura about: Her situation now as a s…
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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: How Has Everyone Reacted To Kelsey's Pregnancy
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32:55In this week's episode of Mum’s The Word, Georgia Jones and Kelsey Parker open up about the whirlwind of emotions surrounding Kelsey’s exciting pregnancy news with her partner, Will. They reflect on the public reaction and share how they’re navigating both the joy and the challenges of a new chapter. Then, they delve into your listener messages on …
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Pelvic challenges during pregnancy and postnatally with physio Erin Cuskelly
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22:51Erin Cuskelly is a physiotherapist at Female Focus in New Lambton. We talk about pelvic floor stability, abdominal diastasis and incontinence challenges after childbirth (both vaginal and caesarean!). Erin explains her approach as a physio and gives some great advice on what mums can do at home to optimise function of their pelvis and core during p…
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Spirituality: How To Stay Sober with PTSD from War and Natural Disasters
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46:00How do you stay sober for years after tsunami and war-related PTSD? In this powerful episode of Breaking Through Therapy, host Dr. Esther Cole sits down with Beth Ashley-Smith, a psychotherapist specialising in trauma, addiction, and ADHD; and her former client, “Rob”, a journalist and war correspondent who battled PTSD, alcohol addiction, anger an…
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In this exciting and emotional episode of Mum's The Word, Georgia Jones is joined by Kelsey Parker for a momentous chat that’s full of surprises! 🎉 Georgia hears LIVE —and for the very first time—that Kelsey is pregnant with her third child and her first with her new partner, Will. Expect plenty of heartfelt reactions, happy tears, and a whole lot …
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This episode is for parents and carers who are thinking about starting weaning. We talked about: When you should start weaning and the guidelines for this. What weaning is. The signs to look for to know if your baby is ready to start weaning. The fact that sleep changes and that this is more likely to be a 4 month sleep regression than that they ar…
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ASK US ANYTHING: Listener Questions Special!
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37:21In this week’s episode of Mum's The Word with Georgia Jones and Kelsey Parker, it’s an Ask Us Anything Listener Special! No questions are off-limits as Georgia and Kelsey dive into everything you’ve been dying to know. From their thoughts on featuring their kids on social media to whether they’d like to expand their families, and even the TV shows …
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If I was starting my healing all over again, I would do this.
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16:26This week ive been musing with a friend about all of the paths my healing journey has taken me on. And today, im talking about the top 3 things I would focus on, if I was starting at the beginning as a Naturopath & Counsellor. I hope you enjoy the show! Charmaine x Follow along on the socials Facebook or Instagram.…
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BRE TIESI: Selling Sunsets, Mum Guilt & Mothering Priorities
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38:01In this exciting episode of Mum's The Word, Georgia Jones and Kelsey Parker are joined by none other than Bre Tiesi, star of Netflix's Selling Sunset. Together, they dive into Bre's inspiring journey from the world of entertainment to the high-stakes realm of real estate, where she's been making waves in luxury property sales. But that's not all—Br…
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Teaching children about money! With Louise Hill, Founder of GoHenry
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41:24We started by speaking to Louise all about her background including extensive experience in E-Commerce and the moment GoHenry came to be (she blames her kids who clicked rather alot on iPod downloads!)! We also talked about: GoHenry’s founding aim to increase confidence to use and understand money in what was an increasingly cashless environment. W…
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Perimenopausal Onset Bipolar 1 with Fiona from Wild Island Women
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1:08:49Have you heard of Perimenopausal onset bipolar? During pre menopause our hormones wreak havoc causing sleep disturbances, mood swings, energy changes - sounds a bit familiar right? Fiona shares her story with perimenopause and the moment she realised that there was something deeper at play. This conversation brings awareness to some lesser spoken a…
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HAPPY NEW YEAR: Georgia's Cabin in the Woods, Kelsey's Dubai Trip & New Year Resolutions
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29:36In their first Mum’s The Word episode together of 2025, Georgia Jones and Kelsey Parker are catching up after the holidays! 💛 Georgia shares all about her peaceful escape to a cozy cabin in the woods, where she had the chance to relax, recharge, and reflect. 🏞️ Meanwhile, Kelsey brings the energy as she chats about her fabulous trip to Dubai ☀️✈️ T…
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DANAE MERCER RICCI: Travelling as a Mum, Dealing with Trolls & Living in the Moment
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46:09In this week's episode of Mum’s The Word with Georgia Jones, we’re joined by the incredible Danae Mercer Ricci – journalist, body confidence advocate, and mum! 🎙️✨ Together, they dive into the realities of traveling as a mum, sharing the highs, the challenges, and the unexpected joys that come with taking little ones on the road. Danae also opens u…
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Trauma Therapy: How To Thrive and Break The Silence of Child Sex Abuse
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38:46In this truly inspiring episode, Dr. Esther Cole interviews Anna and Dr. Claire Plumbly, Clinical Psychologist. Dr Claire, specialist in trauma, sexual assault and burnout, helps Anna process experiences of childhood sexual abuse (CSA), following the birth of her fourth child, and a stressful return to work. Dissociation, flashbacks and anxiety fro…
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How to spend quality time with your kids!
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33:52We chatted about: What spending quality time with your children means (Becks googled it!) The fact that it doesn’t need to be endless amounts of time and that quality not quantity is what counts. How quality time is different for everyone, but that in the main though it is 1:1 interaction and communication, no phones or devices, just being focussed…
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LAURA GUCKIAN: Motherhood v Mothering, Why Self-Care is Banned & Changing Values
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51:36In this insightful episode of Mum's The Word, Kelsey Parker is joined by the brilliant Laura Guckian, the founder of Mind Mummy Coaching. Together, they dive into the often-overlooked challenges of mental health as a mum and how Laura’s personal journey led her to empower other parents. 🌟 Laura opens up about the difference between mothering and mo…
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A little update from us here at Bounce Forward. Tiff reflects on the past year and the podcast so far! We'll be back, so we'll see you soon! LINKS Follow Tiff Hall on Instagram @tiffhall_xo, Youtube, and Facebook Email Tiff at [email protected] Find out more about Tiff Hall and TXO https://mytxo.com/ Follow Nova Podcasts on Ins…
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Rachel Corbett Was on a Sure Path to Post-Natal Depression
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13:04In part 2 of our chat with Rachel Corbett, she explains how her friends were the ones to steer her from a path to post-natal depression. She shares her top advice for those who are parenting alone and how she wishes she'd asked for more help. Plus how her health and fitness journey has changed, and the latest project she's doing. A podcast about he…
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In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Mum's The Word, Georgia Jones is joined by the incredible Casey Major-Bunce, better known as Major Mum Hacks. 🌟 Casey shares her deeply personal journey, from navigating the challenges and triumphs of IVF to receiving her autism diagnosis later in life. Together, Georgia and Casey explore the impact of the…
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Nova's head of podcasts, The Project's own and creator of PodSchool Rachel Corbett joins Tiff today to share her story as a solo mum by choice. How she came to chose having a baby through IVF on her own, what her friends + family's reactions were and how prepared she had to be to go it alone. Plus how her plan for a natural birth changed very quick…
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Let's Remove the Shame From Getting Support as Parents
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14:26In our second part of the chat with Gen Day she shares her difficulty accepting her new life after having her son. And also how she struggled to find other women like her in the mothers groups, which is the reason she wrote her book The Juggle. Plus how her and Tiff gain support from family, childcare and nannies so they can continue their career d…
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GEORGIA'S BACK FROM THE JUNGLE & CHAOTIC CHRISTMASES
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35:25This week on Mum's The Word, Georgia Jones and Kelsey Parker dive into a festive and fun-filled chat! Georgia shares her whirlwind experience of flying back from Australia to watch Danny Jones be crowned the latest King of the Jungle on I’m A Celebrity. She also opens up about the highs and challenges of traveling solo with kids. The duo gets real …
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Outsourcing is a Working Mum's Best Friend
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12:18Gen Day is an author and the founder of the influencer management company 'Day Management'. So when it came to the decision to have a baby, that's when 'The Juggle' of a working mum well and truly took off! Gen talks us through her birth story today from losing 2 litres of blood in hospital but still sending emails to learning to leave the office b…
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Lauren Burns Overcame 12 Operations to Win Gold at the Olympics
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21:10Overcoming injuries is something every professional athlete has to be ready for, and for Taekwondo Gold Medallist Lauren Burns, it was no different! A double knee operation left her able to do only 1 kick at a national championship (which she then won), but the only thing that had been drilled into her? Show up. She chats about athlete mindset in t…
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NAVIGATING RELATIONSHIPS AS MUMS & OUR CHRISTMAS PLANS!
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44:23In this fun and candid episode of Mum’s The Word, Georgia Jones and Kelsey Parker dive into some juicy topics! They chat about the differences between state and private schools, sharing their own experiences and perspectives. The duo also discusses how to keep the spark alive in your relationship while juggling motherhood, plus their exciting plans…
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Dr Lauren Burns is an Olympic Gold Medal winner in the sport of taekwondo at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. She was the first to win a gold in taekwondo for Australia, and on the sidelines coaching her, was Tiff's Dad Martin. Today they reminisce about the moment Lauren won, what preparations she had to go through and how she impacted Tiff's life! LINKS…
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Leanne Ward has a wealth of experience with nutrition and food and now she's developed a fat loss formula unlike your regular diets! This one is based around reset, nourish and burn and she chats to Tiff all about it in todays ep. Plus she shares how to develop a healthy eating routine packed with veggies and whether dairy milk is actually bad for …
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Men’s Groups: How to Survive Childhood Sexual Assault and Overcome Addictions
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53:40In this compelling episode of Breaking Through Therapy, Dr. Esther Cole interviews James and his therapist, Beth Ashley-Smith, to discuss the profound impact of men’s inpatient groups in recovering from addictions, and healing from childhood sexual assault. James shares his brave journey of confronting this traumatic event from his childhood, which…
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Unlearning Autism with Christine Doyle
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1:09:35In this episode Jade and Christine discuss the concept of 'unlearning Autism' which means moving past all of the preconceived ideas about what Autism looks and feels like and becoming open minded to what it actually is, and how it shows up. We chat about the history of stigma and discuss cultural change - are we getting any where? You can find Chri…
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ELLIE FLYNN: Why We Need To Talk About Infertility, Mothers Returning To Work & Her Favourite Investigations
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42:27In this heartfelt and insightful episode of Mum’s The Word, Kelsey Parker is joined by broadcaster and journalist Ellie Flynn for a candid conversation about some of the most important and personal topics facing mothers today. They discuss the vital need to have open conversations about infertility and the emotional toll it takes, why the journey b…
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