Happy Mum

Conversations with parents on the highs, lows and realities of parenthood AI summary

Giovanna Fletcher Visit website › Kids & Family · EN · 351 episodes · latest 2026-11-10

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In the Happy Mum Podcast, Giovanna Fletcher continues the conversation about motherhood she began in her bestselling book of the same title. In a series of frank and warm conversations with other high-profile mums and dads, Gi discusses all aspects of parenthood - the highs, the lows, the challenges and rewards. There is no such thing as the perfect parent, and we’re all simply doing our best, something Giovanna fully encourages. It’s time to stop comparing ourselves and champion each other instead. Each episode is truly unique yet unifying. No topic is out of bounds, therefore this podcast is essential listening for any parent seeking solidarity and support.A Pixiu Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Fostering as a Single Mum: Here’s What I Want You to Know

2026-11-10 · 41 min · Season 17, episode 57

There are so many different ways to become a parent, and one you might not have considered is fostering!So this week, Giovanna sits down with Stacey Petts, who has been a foster carer for more than 10 years.Stacey…
Elizabeth Day on Making Peace With Not Becoming a Mum E

2026-11-03 · 1 hr 9 min · Season 17, episode 56

Trigger warning: this episode includes discussion of infertility, IVF, miscarriage and pregnancy loss. If you feel this may be a difficult listen please choose another episode xxSomething a bit different this week.…
Matt Haig: My Son Was Diagnosed Autistic, Then So Was I

2026-10-27 · 1 hr 6 min · Season 17, episode 55

We have an international bestselling author in the studio this week! It’s the brilliant Matt Haig.Matt talks to Gi about his decision to homeschool his children and, drawing on his own experiences of depression and…
Hannah Cooper-Dommett on the Reality of Marriage After Children E

2026-10-20 · 1 hr 8 min · Season 17, episode 54

This week Giovanna is joined by model and presenter Hannah Cooper-Dommett.Hannah opens up about how her relationship with husband Joel has changed since they became parents to their two boys, and how they've navigated…
“I Felt Like the Glass Child”: Becky Cheetham on The Realities of Being a Sibling Carer E

2026-10-13 · 50 min · Season 17, episode 53

Giovanna catches up with her friend Becky Cheetham this week to talk about Becky's experience as a sibling carer.Becky’s sister, Hannah, has cerebral palsy, and Becky opens up to Gi about the challenges and joys of…
Annabel Scholey on the Grief No-one Talks About After Divorce

2026-10-06 · 1 hr 1 min · Season 17, episode 52

This week Giovanna sits down with the incredibly talented Annabel Scholey!You’ll know Annabel from Rivals and, of course (the Happy Mum team’s personal favourite) The Split. But behind the scenes, Annabel was navigating…
“I’m Done”: Rosie Nixon on Burnout, Motherhood and Walking Away From Her Dream Job

2026-09-29 · 55 min · Season 17, episode 51

What happens when you’ve spent so long holding everything together that you simply can’t anymore?This week, Giovanna sits down with former Editor-in-Chief of HELLO! Magazine Rosie Nixon to talk about the breakdown that…
Glittering a Turd: Maren Sheldon on Parenting Through Grief and Celebrating Her Twin's Life E

2026-09-22 · 1 hr 8 min · Season 17, episode 50

Trigger warning: this episode includes discussions around bereavement and cancer. If you feel this may be a difficult listen, please choose another episode xGiovanna is joined this week by her good friend and CoppaFeel!…
A&E Doctor Maddy Lucy Dann: Childbirth and C-sections are the Two Gnarliest Things I’ve Ever Seen E

2026-09-15 · 1 hr 6 min · Season 17, episode 49

This week, the hilarious Maddy Lucy Dann joins us for a chat about becoming a mum for the first time.Maddy tells Gi what it’s really like balancing life as an A&E doctor with pregnancy, including navigating night shifts…
"You’re So Much Stronger Than You Think": One Family's Double Battle with Childhood Cancer

2026-09-08 · 58 min · Season 17, episode 48

This week on Happy Mum, we are joined by strong, inspiring and incredible mother of two Sophie Derry.When Sophie's daughter Odette started vomiting on car journeys and having headaches, doctors initially put it down to…

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Oldest episode in feed: 08/2017 · over 9 years
Typical length: 50 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone
Keywords: parenting, pregnancy, co-parenting, Postnatal depression, Matrescence, Sex, Breastfeeding, Hormones

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