Gemma Atkinson (LIVE at The Baby Show): Being in her 'mum' era and finding the right work/home balance
I’m joined on this special live episode by actor and presenter Gemma Atkinson. Best known for her time on Hollyoaks, Emmerdale, Strictly Come Dancing and Hits Radio, Gemma is a mum of two with partner Gorka Márquez.This episode was recorded live at The Baby Show at Birmingham’s NEC, and we cover everything from mum guilt and fitness after babies, to managing the mental load and how she and her partner Gorka share parenting.Follow Gemma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glouiseatkinsonIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating or review — and hit follow so you don’t miss future chats. Thank you!Not Another Mummy Podcast is brought to you by me, journalist and author Alison Perry. I’m a mum of three and I love interviewing people about parenthood on the podcast. You can check out my other episodes and come say hi on Instagram: @iamalisonperry. You can buy my book OMG It’s Twins now.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/notanothermummy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sian Welby: Returning to work after 3 months, sharing parental leave and surviving the new mum identity shift
I'm joined on this episode by the brilliant Sian Welby - broadcaster, presenter, and one of the funniest, most energetic voices on morning radio. You'll probably know Sian from Capital Breakfast where she wakes up the nation alongside Jordan North and Chris Stark, and you might also recognise her from ITV1's This Morning and Lorraine.But more recently, Sian became a mum to baby Ruby and in this episode, we chat about how becoming a mum has shifted her identity, what it was like returning to Capital Breakfast just three months after giving birth, and the shared parental leave setup she and her partner Jake have carved out.Sian also talks honestly about the pressure that exists to 'snap back' to her pre-baby body, and why she's happy just focusing on family and work rather than her abs (whoop!).Follow Sian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sianwelbyBig thanks to the sponsor of this episode, Eurocamp, the UK’s leading European outdoor holiday specialist. There's still time to grab a last-minute deal on a May half term holiday, with many 7-night stays available for less than £350 per party. Head to Eurocamp.co.uk to book and you can get up to 20% off on last minute summer holidays in July and August.If you enjoyed this episode then please leave a rating or review — and hit follow so you don’t miss future chats. Thank you!Not Another Mummy Podcast is brought to you by me, journalist and author Alison Perry. I'm a mum of three and I love interviewing people about parenthood on the podcast. You can check out my other episodes and come say hi on Instagram: @iamalisonperry. You can buy my book OMG It’s Twins now.Music: Epidemic SoundArtwork: Eleanor BowmerSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/notanothermummy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ben Miller: Encouraging kids to read with humour and the unfairness of ‘Mum Shaming'
My guest on this episode is the brilliant Ben Miller. Ben is an actor, comedian and bestselling children’s author – you’ll no doubt recognise him from Paddington, Death in Paradise, Bridgerton, and a whole host of brilliant comedy shows.Ben joins me to talk about his new book Diary of a Puss in Boots, how he uses humour in his children’s books to get kids excited about reading, and why he thinks laughter is the best way to hook them in. We also talk about his life as a dad who often travels for work, and why mums still get shamed for doing the same thing. We chat about the double standards at play, and how that ‘mum guilt’ doesn’t always hit dads in the same way.Buy Ben’s latest book: https://amzn.eu/d/g05VFzq Follow Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actualbenmillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please leave a rating or review – and hit follow so you don’t miss future episodes. Thank you!Not Another Mummy Podcast is brought to you by me, journalist and author Alison Perry. I'm a mum of three and I love interviewing people about parenthood on the podcast. You can check out my other episodes and come chat to me on Instagram: @iamalisonperry. You can buy my book OMG It’s Twins now.Music: Epidemic SoundArtwork: Eleanor BowmerSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/notanothermummy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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TikTok special: Keeping teens safe online and helping them develop healthy screen habits.
I’m joined on this special episode by two guests to discuss a topic that’s very much part of the national conversation right now - keeping teens safe online.Valiant Richey is Global Head of Outreach and Partnerships, Trust and Safety at TikTok in Dublin and Dr Kirren Schnack is a clinical psychologist and author of Ten Times Calmer - Beat Anxiety and Change your Life and a content creator. Both are parents of teens and so really understand the need to keep teens safe onlineWe discuss how to help your teens develop healthy screen habits, what digital wellbeing is (and how healthy your own might be never mind your kids').This episode is packed full of wise advice and loads of info about the new safety features rolled out by TikTok recently, making it easier for parents and teens to have conversations about staying safe online, with new ways for parents to understand how their teen is using TikTok, and understand if they’re coming across content they are concerned about.For more information, head to the TikTok Safety Centre.This podcast episode is sponsored by TikTokSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/notanothermummy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Emma Barnett: Why maternity leave should be rebranded as maternity service
Quick note about this episode before I introduce it - the audio quality isn't up to the usual standard. I've done what I can to improve it, and hopefully it doesn't take away from the importance and brilliance of the conversation. That said...My guest on this episode is the fantastic Emma Barnett. Emma is a presenter and journalist, currently on BBC Radio 4's Today programme and formerly presenter of Woman's Hour.Emma joins me to discuss her new book Maternity Service: A Love Letter to Mothers from the Front Line of Maternity Leave which looks at what maternity leave is really like for millions of new mums. Emma talks about her own experiences from her two 'tours of duty' and questions why it's called maternity leave which it involves no actual leave...Buy Emma's book: https://amzn.eu/d/2KtDOkBFollow Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmabarnett/Buy Emma's ace colouring books: https://colouryourstreets.co.ukIf you enjoyed this episode then please leave a rating or review - and you can follow the podcast to ensure you don’t miss future episodes. Thank you! Not Another Mummy Podcast is brought to you by me, journalist and author Alison Perry. I'm a mum of three and I love interviewing people about parenthood on the podcast. You can check out my other episodes and you can come chat to me on Instagram: @iamalisonperry or on Twitter: @iamalisonperry. You can buy my book OMG It's Twins now. Music: Epidemic SoundArtwork: Eleanor Bowmer Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/notanothermummy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Not Another Mummy Podcast is one of the UK's top parenting podcasts with previous guests including Philippa Perry, Dr Rangan Chatterjee, Emma Bunton, Rosie Ramsey and Meg Mathews. Host Alison Perry chats to a different guest each episode about parenting and family issues.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/notanothermummy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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