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Yes Mama CanHow Mum of 2 Made A Successful Career Change- With Gemma PughHas the idea of making a career change crossed your mind? Then you need to listen to this episode!Gemma Pugh is a mum of 2 who made a massive career change after lockdown made her realise her passions were elsewhere and she went on to starting her own business without any business experience. She founded Fiercely Fit, a community to get women exercising at any point in their fitness journey. We chat about taking the leap, stepping out of your comfort zone and fitness after babies!https://www.instagram.com/gemmapugh_fiercelyfit/https://www.instagram...2023-09-1227 minYes Mama CanMy Second Positive Induction Birth StoryAre you pregnant, worried about birth or perhaps about being induced? Make sure you give this episode a listen! Giving birth is the most incredible & fascinating experience and one that CAN be positive. In this episode I share my second positive induction birth story with you in the hope to spread positivity and remind you that you have the power to choose everything about your birth. I also talk about how Hypnobirthing helped me.https://www.instagram.com/jojolifestyle_/https://www.instagram.com/yesmamacan/2023-08-1522 minYes Mama CanHow To Get Help With Your Child's Sleep - With Jenna WilsonDo you have questions about sleep training or perhaps don't really understand what it involves? Make sure you take a listen! Jenna Wilson talks about a whole change of career after her second child, starting a new business, creating a franchise & uncovers the misconceptions around sleep consulting.She went from her dream job of being a solicitor to co-founding Little Dreams Consulting Ltd.https://www.instagram.com/littledreamsconsultingltd/https://www.littledreamsconsulting.com/instagram/https://www.instagram.com/yesmamacan/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/jojolifestyle_/?hl=en2023-08-0831 minYes Mama CanPre & Post Natal Fitness And Wellbeing With Rebecca WilliamsAre you pregnant or postpartum and have questions around strength, fitness or pelvic floor? Today's guest is Rebecca Williams is a mum of 2, pre & postnatal PT and focuses on women's strength and wellbeing. We chat about starting a business as a personal trainer whilst being pregnant, she shares her knowledge about excercising during pregnancy & after birth and we also discuss pelvic floor matters. Every body is different and it's all about listening to yourself, wherever you are in your pre or post natal journey, this episode is worth a listen! https://www.instagram.com/rebeccafit.co...2023-08-0132 minYes Mama CanHow To Balance A Busy Work Life & Motherhood With Chemmy AlcottI chat to former World Cup ski racer, mum of 2 & Ski Sunday presenter Chemmy Alcott about her transition into motherhood and how she makes it all happen with a busy lifestyle. She honestly shares her challenges as well as her tips for balancing work life and motherhood. We also talk about mum guilt and how despite the sleep deprivation, YOU will always be YOU! https://www.instagram.com/chemmyski/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/yesmamacan/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/jojolifestyle_/?hl=en2023-07-2526 minYes Mama CanDealing With Mental Health Challenges - Hannah The RunnerHannah Phillips is a mum of 3 who struggled with her mental health after having her second child. She talks about the struggles of getting pregnant, her transition into motherhood, dealing with her mental health and how she changed her life for the best. Hannah shares her sobriety story, finding the joy in other things and how she now loves to empower & help other women and is on her way to becoming a therapist.https://www.instagram.com/hantherunner/https://wonderfulwomen.godaddysites.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jojolifestyle_/https://www.instagram.com/yesmamacan/2023-07-1828 minYes Mama CanDo You Dress Like A Mum? With Zoe De PassIt's inevitable to feel an identity shift when you become a mum, but how does that affect the way we dress? Zoe De Pass is a mum of 2, founder & designer of Zoe De Pass Eyewear and founder of Dress Like A Mum. She started her business when her kids were young and working at night and shares the reality of that with us. We chat about the transition into motherhood, finding your tribe, keeping your fashion style and adapting to this new life. She shares her journey as a new mum & entrepreneur and how mums are perceived in...2023-07-1128 minYes Mama CanHow To Take Control Of Your Birth For a Positive Experience- Megan Rossiter, BirthEdMegan Rossiter is a mum of 2 and the Founder of BirthEd which offers antenatal & hypnobirthing courses. She shares her experience of setting up a business that worked around family life and her transition into motherhood. We openly talk about pregnancy, hypnobirthing and how important it is to take control of your birth experience. There is so much more to birth and motherhood than what we think, this is a super honest and insightful chat that will remind you about all the options and choices that are available to you. https://www.instagram.com/birth_ed...2023-07-0435 minYes Mama CanGrieving My Old Life & Healing- With Kim HartwellKim Hartwell is a PT, yoga coach and mum. She openly shares her struggles and her healing process of transitioning into motherhood. Kim has also struggled with sleep deprivation and shares her experience of using a sleep coach. She is also the founder of HUMUM, a community empowering Mums to put their healing firstt so they can continue to be a super HUMUM for their family. We chat about the reality that comes with motherhood and the ups and downs that Kim has faced and how she is overcoming the challenges. https://www.instagram.com/kimhartwell/2023-06-2733 minYes Mama CanWhat Is It Like To Be 2 Mums In 2023? With Ali & Amy - The MahojosAli & Amy are two adventurous and travelling mums who had a baby in 2020. In this episode they share their journey right from the start of their motherhood journey. They talk about their fertility journey as a gay couple, pregnancy and then travelling with a baby. The Majohos also share what it's like to be two mums in today's age and how people react.https://www.instagram.com/themahojos/https://www.facebook.com/themahojos/https://www.instagram.com/themahojos/https://www.instagram.com/yesmamacan/https://www.instagram.com/jojolifestyle_/2023-06-2026 minYes Mama CanPursuing A Career With Young Children- Polly JamesGoing back to work soon after having children can be a hard decision. Polly James is a Radio X DJ, Sky Sports Darts presenter, voiceover artist and mum of 2 who went back to work very soon after having her second but loves her choices and doesn't get the “mum guilt”. Polly talks about juggling the busy mum life, work and how you CAN pursue a career with young children. A super honest and inspiring chat. https://www.instagram.com/pollyjames/https://www.instagram.com/yesmamacan/https://www.instagram.com/jojolifestyle_/2023-06-1329 minYes Mama Can“My Mum Working Throughout My Childhood Was Her Biggest Gift” with Jess GalicaJess Galica talks about how having a working mum felt like one of the greatest gifts. We chat about the benefits of having a working parent, mum guilt and how you CAN change your career. An honest and lovely chat.2022-07-1224 minYes Mama CanAchieving Your Potential, Comfort Zones & Time Outdoors With Tori JamesTori James is an adventurer, the first welsh woman to climb Mount Everest, she is a speaker, author and mum of 2. We chat about what it takes to achieve your full potential, stepping outside of your comfort zone and making it happen. We also talk about spending more time outdoors with kids and how you CAN go on adventures with kids, including walks, cycling and more.2022-06-2819 minYes Mama CanTips When Travelling With KidsI have been travelling since I was a baby and I finally took my own toddler abroad for 10 days and it was great! Having returned from a 10 day trip and honeymoon to Greece, with our 2 year old, I wanted to share my top tips for travelling with kids with you! I talk about the challenges (although not many) and my advice for a more enjoyable and relaxing holiday with kids. From essentials to top tips when booking & packing. https://www.instagram.com/yesmamacan/https://www.instagram.com/jojolifestyle_/https://www.instagram.com/letzshare/2022-06-1414 minYes Mama CanHomeschooling, Nature Club & Activities For Kids With Kirsty ArnoldKirsty is a South African mum of 4 girls, living in Wales and she homeschools them all. She is also the founder of Everwild Natureclub, an outdoor playgroup for pre-schoolers. Kirsty. shares her journey of homeschooling, the pros, the cons and the misconceptions that come with it. She is such a bubbly person and loves the hustle and bustle of her family around her.https://www.instagram.com/astoryof_familyofsix/https://www.instagram.com/everwild_natureclub/https://everwildnatureclub.comhttps://www.instagram.com/yesmamacan/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Call-Wild-Free-Reclaiming-Education/dp/00629165132022-06-0723 minYes Mama CanI Can’t Believe I Thought A Baby Would Ruin My Life - Erica BallardErica Ballard is a mum to an 8 month old baby, she is the Founder of RetainHer and is an expert on working mums. We chat about how babies can be your superpower, how to work on your mindset to help that mum guilt and a reminder to create the life YOU want! We also talk about the sad realities that too often come along with being a working mum and how we can act on these issues. https://www.instagram.com/iamericaballard/https://www.instagram.com/yesmamacan/https://www.retainher.co/oursolutionhttps://www...2022-05-3130 minYes Mama CanBeing A Young Mum, Trolls & Making It Work with Amy NormantonClarity & Business Coach For Women, Amy Normanton chats about becoming a mum at the age of 19, the first moments after birth and honestly talks about not getting that overwhelming feeling of love straight away. She shares her experience of starting a business when pregnant, not taking any time off after birth and getting a lot negativity for simply being a young mum. https://www.instagram.com/amynormanton/https://www.instagram.com/yesmamacan/https://www.amynormanton.com2022-05-2425 minYes Mama CanHolding Onto Passions & Adventurous Lifestyle With Maria LeijerstamA reminder that we CAN and MUST carry our passions and hobbies with us after having children, in fact they can help us hold onto our identity and pass passions on to our kids. Maria Leijerstam is an adventurer, the first person to cycle to the South Pole, a mum of 2 girls and the founder of Burn Series.In this episode she chats about her two different pregnancies, how her adventures have changed after having children but how she carries her passion with her everyday. She also touches on physical challenges that affected her postpartum and shares her...2022-05-1725 minYes Mama CanThe Bonuses & Challenges Of Being A Single Mama And A Successful Entrepreneur - Natasha SlaterAn inspiring and honest chat with Natasha Slater. Natasha is a single parent, a successful DJ, entrepreneur, party host and founder of Dinner Conversations. She talks about going back to work just 3 weeks after giving birth, the challenges and bonuses of solo parenting, being frowned upon for not breastfeeding and being judged for not being in the playground after school. This episode will remind you that you can achieve anything you put your mind to MAMA, despite the difficulties and even without family living close by. She’s such an inspiration and proof that even without a partner by...2022-05-1027 minYes Mama CanAdventure, Business & Dragon’s Den with Hannah SaundersWhat is it like to be disowned by your own parents for choosing to have children? Hannah Saunders, an INCREDIBLE entrepreneur, mum to 2 boys, former RAF officer and a recent Dragon’s Den (successful) contestant openly shares her motherhood journey. She admits she wasn’t maternal or planning on children, as she was always told that they would ruin her life. That soon changed when she met her now husband.https://www.instagram.com/toddlebornwild/https://www.instagram.com/yesmamacan/https://toddlebornwild.com2022-05-0326 minYes Mama CanMeet Giorgia RescignoI thought it would be a good time to introduce myself in this episode, give you a bit of an insight into my background and what to expect from this first series of Yes Mama Can. I share my thoughts on how important it is to step out of out comfort zone and why I felt so passionate to start this podcast.https://www.instagram.com/yesmamacan/2022-05-0305 minYes Mama CanHow To Focus On YOU After Having A Baby With Tara HammettIt’s so important to look after ourselves after having a baby, yet this can feel like an impossible task amongst the madness. Tara Hammett is a PT, nutritionist and mama, who helps busy mums feel healthier and happier with themselves. Tara became a mum at 36 and shares the challenges of being a new mum, self-employed and going back to work soon after giving birth. We chat about how important it is to focus on ourselves and Tara shares her tips for focusing on YOU and the simple steps you can take to lead a healthier lifestyle.2022-05-0329 minYes Mama CanWelcome to Yes Mama CanGiorgia chats to normal mums doing incredible things after child birth, a reminder to dream big and encourage you to reach your full potential. Entrepreneurs, adventurers, single mums & successful mums share their journey and advice. Honest and open conversations about the struggles, challenges and opportunities that come along with motherhood. We don't have to be defined by our kids and can go on to achieve so much, even though things can feel SO hard!2022-04-2401 min
Inside Welsh SportOur Squad Part 2: Motivation and Mental HealthIn the second part of this special to mark Sport Wales' Our Squad campaign to get more women and girls into sport, Lowri Morgan chats about the physical and mental benefit of sport with hockey and rugby player Ffion Davies, women's only personal trainer, Jin Osborne, Giorgia Rescigno who runs activity sport weekends for women and women's boxing coach, Gemma Price. This is the second of a two-part episode. The transcription of both episodes can be found at oursquad.cymru/blog.2018-08-1419 minInside Welsh SportOur Squad Part 1: Why Do Women Abstain From Sport?On average, there is a ten percentage point gap between men and women participating in sport and this trend starts early. But why does it happen? And how can we encourage more women and girls to get active. Lowri Morgan is joined by a panel of inspirational women in sport to hear their stories. Ffion Davies, an English teacher who also runs the website Scoop Hockey and plays both hockey and rugby in her spare time. Giorgia Rescigno owns Letzshare - a community for women to try alternative sports. Gemma Price runs a Women’s boxing fitness class, Boxing Pretty an...2018-08-1420 min