Mum's The Word! With Georgia Jones & Kelsey Parker

This week on Mum's The Word, Georgia Jones is joined by singer and new mum Talia Mar, and she's refreshingly honest about the parts of motherhood no one warns you about.

Talia opens up about why pregnancy was far from the glowing, magical experience she expected, how her autism diagnosis changed the way she understands herself, and the moment having a daughter made her see the world completely differently.

From battling hyperemesis gravidarum to navigating the overstimulation of new motherhood as a neurodivergent woman, Talia shares the coping strategies, the hard moments, and the humour that's got her through it all.

The pair get into the real conversations every mum is having right now:
Pregnancy nobody prepares you for — from HG to lightning crotch (yes, really)
Being a neurodivergent mum — managing overstimulation, masking & finding your rhythm
Raising a daughter in today's world — and why it sparked Talia's powerful new single Lady
The female experience — from street harassment to the double standards we've all just… accepted
Screen time & gaming — why Talia thinks games get a bad rap (and what Georgia learns about Minecraft)
Getting an autism diagnosis as an adult woman — and why it was a relief, not a label

There are laughs, lightbulb moments, and plenty of "why did no one tell us this?" honesty.

If you've ever felt like motherhood is overwhelming, messy, and nothing like the Instagram version… this episode is for you.

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This week on Mum’s The Word, Georgia Jones and Kelsey Parker are back for a brutally honest catch-up… and nothing is off-limits.

From chaotic school runs and very territorial parking drama to the awkward realities of parents’ evening, the episode kicks off with the kind of everyday mum moments we’ve all lived through.

Georgia shares the pressure of hearing feedback about Cooper at school (and questioning her own homework skills), while Kelsey opens up about why she’s taken a step back from social media, and the emotional toll of feeling like everything you say is under a microscope.

The conversation then turns deeper, as the pair get candid about the highs and lows of parenting: including the guilt, the overwhelm, and the truth that loving your kids doesn’t always mean loving every moment of being a mum.

They also dive into social media pressures, fake perfection online, and what a more honest version of Instagram for mums would actually look like.

Plus, there’s plenty of lighter moments too: from top five kids’ snacks (processed vs homemade sparks debate), to takeaway guilt, parenting “threats” we never follow through on, and the daily juggle of getting out the door on time.

It’s the kind of episode that reminds you you’re definitely not the only one winging it.

Grab a cuppa, get comfy, and join Georgia and Kelsey for another episode of Mum’s The Word.

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This week on Mum’s The Word, Kelsey Parker is joined by Lauren Adamson: host of the chart-topping podcast Nip Tuck, and nothing is off limits.

Lauren gets brutally honest about life in a blended family of five children, revealing why the reality is very different from what you see on Instagram.

From navigating multiple parents, clashing schedules and constant chaos, to stepping into a home where you’re expected to “just be a family”… she shares what it’s really like behind closed doors.

The pair dive into the challenges of blending families, the emotional adjustment that no one prepares you for, and why even the strongest relationships are tested when kids, exes and everyday life collide.

Plus, they get into the real conversations every parent is having right now:

Blended family struggles - and why it’s harder than it looks
Parenting in the real world - raising resilient kids (without wrapping them in cotton wool)
School drama & friendship fallouts - what to actually say to your child
Boy mums & modern parenting - are we raising independent kids… or future man-children?
The chaos of 5 kids - from family holidays to everyday life

There are laughs, there are brutally honest moments, and plenty of “this is so true” reality checks.

If you’ve ever felt like parenting is messy, overwhelming or nothing like you expected… this episode is for you.

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This week on Mum’s The Word, Georgia Jones and Kelsey Parker are back for a honest catch-up… and this one goes a little deeper than usual.

Kelsey opens up about the fourth anniversary of Tom’s passing and why the entire month of March feels overwhelming: from Brain Tumour Awareness Month to birthdays, Mother’s Day, and the emotional weight that comes with it all.

She shares the reality of grief four years on, the pressure of public remembrance, and the small but powerful moments that still hit hardest.

Meanwhile, Georgia reflects on loss in her own life, the strange emotions tied to memories, and the unexpected ways social media, even a trending song, can bring everything rushing back.

But it’s not all heavy.

The pair balance it out with the everyday chaos of mum life from school swimming lessons (and Georgia’s very real fear of swimming pool floors) to Easter holiday panic, juggling work with kids at home, and the ongoing debate of whether we’re all just running on empty.

Plus, “We Listen & We Don’t Judge” is back, with more relatable parenting confessions, and the usual mix of laughter, honesty, and moments that will have you thinking, “same.”

From grief and healing to verrucas, Crocs and complete life overwhelm… this is motherhood in all its messy reality.

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This week on Mum’s The Word, Kelsey Parker is joined by Matthew and Ryan Mackinnon, the couple behind the podcast Daddies Overnight, and their story is unlike anything we’ve heard before.

From building a life together online to suddenly becoming parents through adoption, Matthew and Ryan open up about what it really means to become dads overnight… and why nothing could have prepared them for it.

They share the honest reality of choosing adoption over surrogacy, the unexpected challenges that come with both, and the moment that completely changed their perspective on becoming parents.

From misconceptions about adoption to the emotional weight of the process, this is a side of parenthood that isn’t talked about enough.

Kelsey also dives into the emotional complexities of fostering and adoption, including the guilt, the gratitude, and the heartbreaking reality of taking a child from a foster family who loved them deeply.

Plus, the trio talk about life now as parents, from surprisingly perfect sleep routines (yes, really) to the moments that make it all worth it, and whether they’d ever do it all again.

Expect laughter, honesty, and a powerful reminder that there’s no “normal” path into parenthood.

Grab a cuppa, get comfy, and join Kelsey, Matthew and Ryan for this eye-opening episode of Mum’s The Word.

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