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The Scummy Mummies Podcast308: DJ Nikki Beatnik on raving, sexism, and telling Kanye to F offWhat's it like to headline a stage at Glastonbury? Who is more fun to hang out with, Mickey Rourke or Alan Titchmarsh? What item you could buy from a Robert Dyas does Mariah Carey insist on having at her parties? Answering all these questions is DJ Nikki Beatnik! She tells us about Mums That Rave and how her amazing daytime parties are taking over the world. There's a bit of serious chat as we discuss sexism in the music and theatre industries. And we talk about the trials of accepting a prestigious award while simultaneously trying t...2025-05-0643 min
GODcentre Gouda PodcastUnoffendable | Helen Trowbridge | GODcentre GoudaUnoffendable is de titel van de preek van Helen Trowbridge. Een dierbare vriend van het huis GODcentre Gouda. Jaarlijks komt zij langs om een woord te delen en ook dit jaar was het weer krachtig!2024-10-1138 min
Fountain of Life CenterThis is My Beloved in Whom I'm Well Pleased You are God's beloved! In this message, guest speaker, Rev. Helen Trowbridge, shares who we are in Christ and what that calls us to do. 2024-07-0740 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast270: Christmas food special with Sarah Rossi (aka Taming Twins)Christmas eating is great, but Christmas cooking can be stressful. Joining us with her top tips for creating calm in the kitchen is Sarah Rossi, aka @TamingTwins! She shares easy make-ahead recipes for starters and desserts, and a great idea for what to feed picky eaters on the big day. We talk about how we should all be getting into dump bags, which are nicer than they sound. Ellie reveals how Sarah's 15 minute Baileys cheesecake saved her Christmas last year, along with her theory that organised people are secretly the laziest bastards of all. Helen learns what a S...2023-12-0545 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast269: Philippa Perry on how to have better relationshipsIs there a way to argue constructively? What is the best way to help someone in crisis? Should we aim for happiness, or be content with contentment? Answering all these questions is the amazing psychotherapist, author, agony aunt and artist, Philippa Perry! She tells us all about her brilliant new book, The Book You Want Everyone You Love to Read. We learn about the various styles of arguing, and discuss what our spice racks say about our personalities. We also talk about Philippa's work as an advice columnist, and how she deals with difficult topics like sui...2023-11-2151 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast268: Just the Two of Us - Christmas ConfessionsWe know it's only November, but we can't help it - we bloody love Christmas! So in our latest podcast episode, we are sharing some of our favourite festive confessions from previous shows - along with some personal stories of Christmas chaos. We discuss our favourite things about Xmas, the worst gifts we've ever received, and what we're planning to wear on the big day. Ellie comes clean about her Elf on the Shelf spreadsheet, and shares her top tips for quick and easy elf pranks for lazy people. Plus we answer big, important questions l...2023-11-0834 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast267: From Morrisons to Drag Race with Ella Vaday267: From Morrisons to Drag Race with Ella VadayOur guest for this episode is Nick Collier, aka drag superstar Ella Vaday! He tells us how he went from working in Morrisons to wowing us with his Nigella impression on season three of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. We hear about his time performing in the West End, and why he was banned from selling perfume in Harrods. We find out how scripted Drag Race really is, and how Nick feels about the way he was represented in the edit.Then there's some...2023-10-2445 min
GODcentre Gouda PodcastReceiving double for your trouble | Helen Throwbridge (met vertaling)In deze Sunday Service spreekt Helen Trowbridge over: Receiving double for your trouble.
Dienst van zondag 9 oktober 2023.2023-10-1059 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast266: Modelling, monogamy and making sh*t happen with Shareefa JOur guest for this episode is the amazing Shareefa J - model, diversity activist, fitness champion, and all round bloody brilliant woman. She tells us what it's like to watch a photographer lighten your skin tone, and to be told you're too fat when you're a size 10. We discuss how far the modelling industry still has to go when it comes to encouraging inclusivity and stamping out racism. We get a bit personal as Shareefa and Helen discuss their experiences of being cheated on. If you're the victim of multiple infidelities, is it he...2023-10-1053 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast265: Surviving breast cancer with Rosamund DeanWhat should you say to a friend who has cancer? If you're the one with the diagnosis, how do you tell your kids? And is it really possible to futureproof your body against illness? Answering all these questions is the brilliant Rosamund Dean. She tells us about her journey from finding a lump in her boob to being cancer free, and what she wishes she'd known at the beginning. We discuss clipboard people versus duvet people, and whether early menopause is more like pick'n'mix or a Glastonbury toilet. Rosamund explains how having cancer has affected her p...2023-09-2655 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast264: Ayo Akinwolere on swimming, racism, and being a world record holderOur guest for this episode is the awesome Ayo Akinwolere - Blue Peter presenter, documentary maker, fitness champion, and all-round bloody good bloke. He tells us how he went from not being able to swim to crossing the deepest trench of the ocean in just ten weeks. We talk about the cultural divide that separates swimmers and non-swimmers in Britain, and how Ayo is trying to change things. Will he turn Ellie into an open water wanker?There's some serious chat about Ayo's experience of moving to the UK from Nigeria as a c...2023-09-1242 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast263: Therapy special: burnout, anxiety, and the mental load with Karen HartleyDo we all need therapy? How do you talk to a partner about sharing the mental load? And what's the first thing you need to do if you feel you're approaching burnout? Answering tricky questions like these is the awesome psychotherapist Karen Hartley! Along with her brilliant wisdom, she shares some practical tips for things like coping with anxiety. We discuss whether there's a generational divide when it comes to therapy and mental health, and how to help teenagers cope with their feelings. Helen talks about the advice she gives to people who are starting the div...2023-08-2947 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast262: Summer Holiday Hacks with Susie LodgeWhat's the best way to avoid family days out turning into disasters? How do you stop kids asking for snacks all day? And what do mums have in common with combine harvesters? Helping us to survive the last few weeks of the summer holidays is Susie Lodge!She tells us all about the website she founded, wikiplacesforkids.com, which is an excellent resource for anyone looking for ways to entertain the kids. We get some great tips for pleasing children with different ages and interests, saving money at the cinema, and generally making outings more bearable. 2023-08-1550 min
The Scummy Mummies PodcastBONUS: Hello Readers with Ellie's DadTRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains two of Ellie's Dad's jokes. He joins us to share some tall tales about a magical dog, the funeral of King George VI, and the time he was at a party with Elton John (or not.)We discuss the tall tales (lies) our parents told us, and come clean about the myths, legends, and big fat whoppers we've told our own children. (NB: There's a bit of Santa chat you might not want to listen to with little ones around.) And we share some brilliantly hilarious tall tale confessions from listeners.2023-08-0437 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast261: 10 Years of Scum! Anniversary SpecialIt's hard to believe it's been a whole decade since we sat down on Ellie's sofa to record the first episode of the Scummy Mummies Podcast. But here we are, having survived premature childbirth, a shitty divorce and a global pandemic, still on the sofa, and better friends than ever. In this special anniversary episode, we reminisce about the good old days, and reflect on whether we should be grateful for the bad times too. We tackle some tricky questions - how bad do the catsuits REALLY smell? What's better to make with lemons than lemonade? A...2023-07-2945 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast260: Comedian Esther Manito on mum guilt and the mental loadWhat's hardest part of parenting - the baby bit, toddler tantrums, or teenage rage? What's it like to live with your dad at the age of 40? And what's the best way to cope with an emergency nipple hair situation? Helping us answer all this questions is the hilarious Esther Manito! She tells us all about her experience of starting comedy after having two kids. We discuss sharing domestic chores and balancing out the mental load, and generally have a good old moan. Esther discusses living with her dad, and the influence her Lebanese he...2023-07-1851 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast259: Top Mum - planes and parenting with fighter pilot Mandy HicksonHow do fighter pilots get their callsigns? What's it like to risk your life every time you go to work? And why should you never eat out-of-date fudge? Answering all these questions is the amazing Mandy Hickson! She tells us how she became one of the UK's first female fighter pilots, despite the best efforts of the Bloody Patriarchy. We talk about her 17 years in the RAF, her time in Iraq, and why she thinks motherhood is much harder than flying planes. Then Mandy discusses her new career as a motivational speaker, and the number one nugget...2023-07-0450 min
Life in the Credits092 1923 with Artistic Director Lesly KahnLesly Kahn, Artistic Director, joins Susan and Ben to discuss 1923, a 2022 drama series. Lesly shares what it’s like having a career as an acting teacher and coach in Los Angeles and globally. She discusses how her first teaching job drastically changed her life, the differences between teaching and coaching actors, how a well crafted TV show can transport the viewer to another time and place, and the importance of creating your own content. She also dissects Helen Mirren’s monologue in 1923. Lesly plays our “Movie Monologues” game.
Follow Lesly Kahn on Instagram and Twitter @leslykahn or IMDb. Le...2023-05-2651 min
GODcentre Gouda PodcastGod prijzen vóór de vervulling van de belofte | Helen Trowbridge (met vertaling)In deze dienst spreekt gastspreker Helen Trowbridge van Trowbridge Ministries uit Amerika over: God prijzen vóór de vervulling van de belofte. Wat doen we wanneer we een Woord van God (profetie) ontvangen? We mogen nu al Zijn Woord proclameren nog vóórdat we de vervulling zien. God beweegt door ons geloof.
Laat je inspireren en activeren.
Dienst van 23 oktober 2022.2022-10-2442 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast240: Book chat with Jenny ColganOur guest for this episode is the awesome author Jenny Colgan! She tells us about how she got her book deal, and what it's like to write 36 best-selling novels. Plus: is she the Kylie of women's fiction, or the Madonna? We also hear about Jenny's own love story, and why it's like a romantic comedy come to life. Plus, we find out which nationality of man she'd date first if her husband was dead.For more from Jenny, follow her on Instagram @jennycolganbooks and twitter @jennycolgan.Tickets for our 2022 shows are...2022-10-1137 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast239: Raastawala's Rinku Dutt on her new cookbook, divorce, and starting again. 239: Raastawala's Rinku Dutt on her new cookbook, divorce, and starting again. She's a fabulous cook, an amazing entrepreneur, and an awesome author - meet our guest for this episode, Rinku Dutt! She tells us how she came out of a divorce in her twenties to start a whole new career in India - before moving back to the UK to launch her hugely successful street food business, Raastawala.We also hear about her brilliant new cookbook, Kolkata: Recipes from the Heart of Bengal, and how she managed to write it whil...2022-09-2846 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast238: Camille O'Sullivan on singing, falling in love, and falling apartOur guest for this episode is Camille O'Sullivan - amazing singer, fabulous performer, and all-round extraordinary woman! She tells us what it's like to break up with your partner three weeks after the birth of your baby, then go on stage to sing with Yoko Ono. We talk about her dual heritage, and what being Irish means to her. There's also some chat about getting older, and being unhappy with your appearance. We discuss whether being a performer is a compulsion or a career, and why we probably all need a therapist like Met...2022-09-1338 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast237: Lucy Porter on mid-life crisis, Christian Slater, and Center ParcsOur guest for this episode is the hilarious Lucy Porter! She tells us all about her latest comedy show, and how it was inspired by hitting middle age. We chat about everything from hanging out with Christian Slater to breast cancer scares, sports cars, and why baby swimming is a total waste of time. Plus, Ellie and Lucy have a heated debate over the big question that's on everyone's lips: is Center Parcs good or rubbish? For more from Lucy, including tickets to her 22/23 UK tour, visit linktr.ee/lucyportercomic.**WE...2022-08-3144 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast236: Simon London on fatherhood, being funny and why Boris can f*** offIt's SIMON LONDON! One of our favourite guests of all time returns for some hilarious chat about everything from parenting to politics. Simon discusses the practical things he's been doing to deal with empty nest syndrome, and the best piece of advice he's ever given his teenage son. We also talk about the tweet he wrote in response to partygate that went viral. Do check out Simon's brilliant website kidrated.com, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @slondonuk. **EDINBURGH KLAXON** Tickets for our Fringe show are available NOW! Get yours...2022-08-1855 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast235: Harriet Kemsley on comedy, compromise, and condomsHow do you cope with the anxiety of parenthood? Is wearing make-up anti-feminist? And what's the most fun way to dispose of a prophylactic after sex? Helping us answer all these questions is the hilarious Harriet Kemsley!She tells us all about her new Edinburgh show, and what it was like to get back on stage just one month after having a baby. We hear how having dyspraxia has affected her experience of motherhood, and why she believes marrying another stand-up comedian was a terrible mistake. Then it's time for some Unsolicited Advice, whe...2022-08-0149 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast234: Dr Angharad on helping your kids cope with anger, anxiety, and divorceOur guest for this episode is the awesome Dr Angharad Rudkin, a child psychologist for over 20 years. She has lots of advice about helping kids with their emotions, and explains why we shouldn't feel guilty if we let parenting standards slip during the pandemic. Phew. We talk about Anghard's brilliant new book, Split Survival Kit: 10 Steps for Coping With Your Parents' Separation. She co-wrote it with children's author Ruth Fitzgerald and it's out now. Angharad answers lots of important questions like how honest you should be with your kids about the reasons behind your div...2022-07-1952 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast233: Sexuality, ADHD and jogging bottoms with Style Me SundayWhat's sex like after separation? Is it OK to look at porn? Should Helen have it off with a lady? Helping us to answer all these questions is the awesome Natalie Lee, aka Style Me Sunday! She tells us about her brilliant new book, Feeling Myself: How I Shed My Shame to Find Sexual Freedom and You Can Too, which is out now. We touch on everything from masturbation and ageing pubes to whether leisure wear is sexy. Natalie tells us about her experience of being diagnosed with ADHD, and why she's a big fa...2022-07-051h 01
The Scummy Mummies Podcast232: Dr Ranj on body image, bowel problems, and foot fetishesHE'S BACK! One of our favourite guests of all time returns to talk about his favourite body parts, falling over at festivals, and pubic topiary. Yes, it's Dr Ranj! We talk about his brilliant new kids' book, Superpower Like Mine, which is out now. There's some chat about helping children to manage feelings around body image, and why it's just as much an issue for boys. Plus, tune in to find out which one of us offers Ranj a faecal transplant, and why. To finish, there's a Scummy Confession that will blow your mind - let's just...2022-06-2152 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast231: Cat Bateman on singing, swimming, and coping with diabetesOur guest for this episode is the awesome Cat Bateman from Little Folk Nursery Rhymes! She tells us what it's like being the least annoying baby music group singer of all time, and what she secretly thinks of some of the parents. Cat also shares her experience of having a son with type 1 diabetes. She reveals how she coped with the initial diagnosis, why things are easier now, and the surprising thing her son has to say regarding how he feels about his condition. We chat about Cat's other son, who was recently hospit...2022-06-0759 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast230: 100 Mile Walk Special with Jim and JohnThis episode is all about our amazing nine day, 100 mile hike across Yorkshire and Cumbria! We are joined by our travelling companions, Jim, aka Ellie's Dad, and John, aka Helen's brother / the silver fox. Tune in as we discuss the highs and the lows. You'll find out who farted the most, who cried the most, and who wore the same pair of trousers for nine days. Plus: Ellie's Dad reveals the essential item he takes on every walk, his technique for dealing with cows, and how many penises he's seen. (Sorry about the sou...2022-05-2438 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast229: It's Claire Richards from Steps! Are you ready for the most erotic anecdote about Peter Andre you've ever heard? Well, get ready, because we have Claire Richards on the podcast! She tells us all about her life in Steps, and what it's like to become a pop star at the age of 19, earning a whopping £50 a week. We ask if there are any Steps songs she secretly hates singing, and whether their costumes smell as bad as ours. Plus, Claire tells us about the moment when H came out to her, and what crisps she was eating at the time. ...2022-05-101h 01
The Scummy Mummies Podcast228: Mid-life Crisis Special with Steve HillIt's time for some real talk as we sit down with our old friend Steve Hill to discuss our own personal mid-life crises. We dig deep into the big stuff, from death and divorce to weight loss and cock rot. Tune in to find out why Helen's divorce has been good for Ellie's marriage, and what Steve Hill does for the only two hours a month when he smiles. Helen talks about losing weight and the complicated feelings around compliments. We discuss why Helen's running the marathon again, and why Ellie isn't, and reveal where Steve b...2022-04-2646 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast227: From Grief to Greggs with George EggOur guest for this episode is the hilarious comedian and cook George Egg, aka the Snack Hacker! What this man has to say about pimping Pot Noodles, Greggs pasties and Fray Bentos pies will blow your mind. We hear about how he got started in performing, and ended up making scrambled eggs in a cement mixer. George shares his most popular Snack Hacker recipe - you'll never look at a naan bread in the same way.Then it's time for some serious chat, as George talks about losing his parents very close to ea...2022-04-121h 00
The Scummy Mummies Podcast226: Kate Lawler on motherhood, mental health and fake tan failuresOur guest for this episode is the fabulous Kate Lawler! She tells us all about her experience of becoming a mum, and how it's our fault she got pregnant in the first place. We discuss the biggest challenges Kate faced after Noa was born, including coping with post-natal depression. She reveals the things she wishes someone had told her before the birth, and how she's dealt with the pressures parenthood has put on her relationship. As is the custom when new mums meet old hands, we give Kate some unsolicited advice, and we finish off with some ti...2022-03-2949 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast225: Family Therapy Special with Julia SamuelWhat can we do to prepare ourselves for grief? Is there a right and wrong way to fight? And should we force our children to say sorry? Answering all these questions and many more is the brilliant psychotherapist, Julia Samuel. She tells us about her experience of helping people through child bereavement, and we discuss the conversations we need to have with our own parents before it's too late. We talk about sharing the mental load, and living losses, including the ones we're dealing with right now. So there's some deep stuff in here - but as...2022-03-1559 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast224: Teaching, triplets and butt plugs with the Mr PsWhat do teachers really think about the kids they teach? What's the number one piece of advice they have for parents? And what's the best thing about having a vasectomy? Answering all these questions are the amazing Mr Ps! They tell us all about their book, Put a Wet Paper Towel On It, and their awesome stage tour. We chat about everything from how they coped in the pandemic to the weirdest things kids bring in for show and tell. Along the way, we have a right old laugh and hear some stories that are so fu...2022-03-0146 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast223: Dr Rangan Chatterjee on health and happinessOur guest for this episode is the awesome Dr Rangan Chatterjee - GP, author, podcaster, and all-round bloody legend!We chat about everything from how to increase our sex drive to managing our phone addictions and improving our gut health. Rangan shares what he believes is the most important thing doctors need to know, and tells us all about his latest book, Happy Mind, Happy Life: 10 Simple Ways to Feel Great Every Single Day. Tune in to find out whether he manages to convince Ellie to talk to strangers, and to hear a surprising and moving Scumm...2022-02-151h 13
The Scummy Mummies Podcast222: Just the Two of Us - Holidays, Nudity and Corona!A change to our scheduled programming this week as one of us has caught that virus that's been going around! Tune in to find out who...We chat about what we've been up to lately, including our recent skiing holiday (spoiler: it involved nudity, a loss of bladder control, and absolutely no skiing.) We share our Valentine's Day plans, and reveal some of the exciting things we've got planned for this year. They include the Big Retreat festival and the Derbyshire Sausage and Cider Festival, both happening this June! Come on down! A...2022-02-0144 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast221: Fashion, sex and turning sixty with Karen ArthurOur guest for this episode is the amazing Karen Arthur - educator, fashion creative, dancer, mum, grandmother, founder of Wear Your Happy and host of the brilliant podcast Menopause Whilst Black. She's a multimedia node! We talk about why she's encouraging everyone to wear clothes that lift their mood, and why it all starts with our knicker drawer. There's a bit of serious chat about how the Black Lives Matter movement inspired Karen to start her podcast, and we get to ask her what she wishes she'd known before she went through the menopause. Plus we he...2022-01-181h 12
The Scummy Mummies Podcast220: How to be a Good Enough Parent with Tracey FoxWhy are perfect parents bad for kids? How can finding your child in tears be a good sign? And what can parents of teens can learn from hostage negotiators? Answering all these questions is the awesome Tracey Fox! She tells us about her work with Alain de Botton and the School of Life, and the excellent book The Good Enough Parent. We find out why Tracey gets excited when she hears someone is going through tough times. She gives us some advice on managing screen time, coping with conflict, and saying no, and mediates a long-running argumen...2022-01-0459 min
The Scummy Mummies Podcast219: Kids' books, co-parenting and cats with Nadia Shireen What's it like being a cat person when you have big dog energy? Which term should we use - co-parenting, single parenting, or double parenting? And what does Philip Larkin have in common with the lead singer of T'Pau? Answering all these questions is the marvellous Nadia Shireen! She tells us how she went from Smash Hits sub editor to successful children's author. We discuss the issue of diversity in kids' books, and whether things are getting any better. Then we round off with some chat about sleep deprivation and the role Mark Owen might play i...2021-12-2142 min
Master Your Mindset RadioMYMR 50: Pursuing the Call, An Interview with Dr. Helen TrowbridgeWhat do you do when you know at a young age that God has called you to serve Him? You pursue it at all costs, with devotion, obedience, and fearlessness in the face of lack, loss, barriers, delay, and even racism and sexism. Enjoy listening to the life story of evangelist Dr. Helen Trowbridge who has blazed trails as a female evangelist to offer God’s love and saving grace to the world. She never allowed a victimization mindset to take hold, and as a result has truly made a difference with her gifts and talents. She equates obedience to...2020-08-041h 07
Fountain of Life CenterThe Voice Our lives can often so many voices telling us what we should believe. We often fall into the trap of thinking our current situation will be what we experience forever. In this message Rev. Helen Trowbridge shares that Jesus allows some things to happen in our lives for His glory. Our story is for His Glory. 2019-07-1039 min