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Mum Club 101Structured vs. Free Play: Are We Too Involved in Playtime?Episode Overview:This week we're diving into antidepressant updates, and the unexpected joy of dream analysis. We also ask: has playtime become too curated, too structured, and—dare we say—overthought?Catch Up:Katy shares how she’s getting on since starting antidepressants.Vicky hits 20 weeks and reflects on the first half of her pregnancy.We chat about pregnancy dream intensity (yes, we tried to decode them).Mum Club Recommends:TV: Good American Family on Disney+ — a chilling true story with Ellen Pompeo.Critique...2025-05-1247 minMum Club 101Anti-Aging Pressure, Youth Obsession, and What It Means for Women's ConfidenceCatch up with Katy and Vicky as we dive into all the highs, lows, and hilarious moments of the week!This week we chat:The struggle of dressing with a baby bump.The hair scrub from The Body Shop that’s changed Vicky’s life (seriously, it's a game-changer).Katy’s complete parenting fail: accidentally arranging no childcare during her Paris girls' trip. Oops.Full update from Katy’s dreamy Paris getaway: pastries, laughter, and a much-needed reset.Plus, the TikTok that had us in hysterics, a kid singing Sabrina Carpenter’s "Please Please Ple...2025-04-2856 minMum Club 101Is it ever okay to lie to your kids?This week’s episode is a full plate of parenting reality, laughter, and some honest soul-searching...Catch UpKaty’s planning a dreamy girls’ trip to Paris (cue croissants and calm before the chaos).Vicky opens up about first trimester struggles, food chatter and mental noise during hyperemsis. We also chat about placenta capsules—are they worth the hype or just expensive placebos?Mum Club Recommends1923 Season 2 – More cowboys, more drama, more reasons to stay up past your bedtime.Big Topic: Are You Really Ready for Baby #2?We put Vicky in the hot s...2025-04-1459 minMum Club 101Is the Trad Wife Trend Empowerment or Regression?Episode Overview:This week on Mum Club 101, we’re back with a jam-packed episode full of laughs, real talk, and pop culture parenting deep-dives. Katy finally found her keys (praise be!), whilst Vicky’s in full launch mode for her gorgeous new kidswear brand Wildgreen(shop now at wearewildgreen.co.uk with 15% off using MUMCLUBBER).We discuss recent viral comments from popstar Chappell Roan about parenthood and question: are her bold takes unfair, or are they saying the quiet part out loud?Then in our Critique of the...2025-04-0753 minMum Club 101We’re Having a Mum Club Baby!Welcome back to Mum Club 101, your virtual mum club where we keep it real about parenting—the highs, the lows, and the hilarious in-betweens. And this week, we’ve got a BIG announcement… 👶Episode OverviewKaty’s Trip Chaos – Solo parenting on a trip to the coast with a toddler. Wildgreen is Live! – Vicky has officially launched her organic kidswear brand, Wildgreen. Head to wearewildgreen.co.uk and use code MUMCLUBBER for 15% off.We’re Having a Mum Club Baby! – Vicky shares her pregnancy news and opens up about struggling with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) and the reality...2025-03-311h 01Mum Club 101Parenting with AI: The Hidden Cost of Replacing Human IntuitionWelcome back to Mum Club 101, your virtual mum club where you come for the parenting truths but stay for the giggles! 🎙️Episode OverviewIn this episode of Mum Club 101, Katy shares a hilarious encounter with a 90s-style door-to-door salesperson. We dive into the Netflix series Adolescence and chat about the challenges of parenting teens in today’s digital world. Plus, we tackle whether AI is a help or hindrance for modern parents — and wrap it all up with a laugh-out-loud AI-powered toddler bedtime routine.Mini Segment: What Netflix’s...2025-03-2443 minMum Club 101Mummy Pig’s Pregnancy & What It Says About Modern ParentingWelcome back to Mum Club 101, your virtual mum club where you come for the parenting truths but stay for the giggles! 🎙️Episode OverviewThis week, Katy opens up about her recent PMDD diagnosis and how she’s navigating the emotions that come with it. We also chat about the emotional rollercoaster of co-regulating with toddlers—because keeping your cool when they’re losing theirs is one of the most personally challenging things in parenting!Critique of the Week: Mummy Pig’s Pregnancy & What It Says About Modern Parenting...2025-03-1049 minMum Club 101Social Media First Aid for Parents: Lifesaver or Panic Trigger?Welcome back to Mum Club 101, your go-to podcast for real parenting talk, a few unfiltered laughs, and plenty of relatable moments!Episode OverviewThis week, Vicky takes us on her family holiday to Mauritius, sharing the highs, lows, and unexpected chaos of traveling with kids. ✈️🌴 Meanwhile, Katy gets real about motherhood and mental health, opening up about the challenges and the importance of seeking support.We also have a must-watch TV recommendation for all the thriller lovers—Day Zero on Netflix. 🎥Critique of the Week: Are Parentin...2025-03-0353 minMum Club 101Why Is Surrogacy Still So Controversial? What We Can Learn from the Response to Lily Collins’ Journey to MotherhoodWelcome back to Mum Club 101, your virtual mum club where we keep it real about parenting—no judgment, just laughs!This week, we’re covering everything from traveling with a toddler (Vicky’s about to board a long-haul flight—send help! ✈️), toddler separation anxiety, and the never-ending debate of structured routines vs. go-with-the-flow parenting.Critique of the Week: Why Is Surrogacy Still So Controversial?Lily Collins and her husband just welcomed a baby via surrogacy, sparking a heated debate online. We unpack the mixed reactions, from celebration to backlash, and explore:✔ The...2025-02-1054 minMum Club 101Milestone tracking: Guide or guilt trip?Welcome back to Mum Club 101, your virtual mum club where you come for parenting truths but stay for the giggles! 🎙️
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Catch-Up: Katy shares a parenting win—resisting the urge to helicopter-parent while Izzy was under the weather, letting dad take charge instead. We also dive into the ever-present pressure to look younger, debating the pros and cons of retinol vs. Botox.
Critique of the Week: Milestone tracking—does it guide parents or just pile on guilt? We talk about the pressure parents feel when their child doesn’t hit a mileston...2025-02-0351 min
Mum Club 101Marketing Motherhood: The commercialisation of wellness for mumsWelcome back to Mum Club 101, your virtual mum club where you come for parenting truths but stay for the giggles!
In this week’s episode:
Catch-Up: Vicky has been to the hairdressers and Katy shares a hilarious story involving at least six takeaway pizzas
Critique of the Week: The commodification of 'self-care for mums'. The wellness industry is increasingly targeting mothers, with the global market currently valued at 2.2 billion dollars and expected to expand significantly.
We discuss the impact of this trend and some practical, budget friendly wellness app...2025-01-2738 minMum Club 101Protecting vs. Bubble-Wrapping Our KidsWelcome back to Mum Club 101, your virtual mum club where you come for parenting truths but stay for the giggles!
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Catch-Up: Katy shares the highs and lows of her digital detox, and we talk about Lando’s chickenpox vaccines—because parenthood is nothing if not eventful!
Critique of the Week: Bubble-wrap or let them roam—where’s the line? We discuss the balance between protecting kids and letting them explore their boundaries. Featuring short audio bites from doctors, who reveal the one thing they wouldn’t let their kids do, thi...2025-01-201h 01Mum Club 101Our ins and outs for 2025 and some exciting news!We're back with Season 2!
This week in Mum Club 101 we catch up on everything we got up to over our break, and Vicky has some super exciting news!
In true New Year style, we get into our 'ins and outs' and our Words of the Year for 2025.
And for one episode only....secret chats are back!
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We would love...2025-01-131h 04Mum Club 101Happy Christmas Eve EveMerry Christmas Mum Clubbers! This week in Mum Club 101 we gear up for the holidays and catch up on recent festivities.
In ‘critique of the week’ we discuss "What is the right way to split domestic chores with a partner?" Research by starling bank shows that typical couple will do 63 hours of unpaid household chores each week, but only 29% of couples share these tasks equally.
When it comes to Christmas, the tasks – the hosting, present-buying and cooking – all amp up. They asked 14 couples to share exactly how they split the domestic load. The perce...2024-12-2336 minMum Club 101The mental load of Christmas magicWe are back after an impromptu week off (sick note submitted from Vicky). We catch up on our absolute dumpster fire of a visit to the Christmas Tree Farm.
In ‘critique of the week’ we dissect the season of 'Stressmas'. The pressure to make Christmas magical whilst maintaining any sense of sanity and wellbeing during party season is all too familiar. We're giving you permission to set boundaries this month!
And in 'nonsense time' segment we have a good giggle at some truly unhinged Christmas party stories.
2024-12-1654 minMum Club 101Is it ever okay to lie to your partner?Get ready for a giggle, this week's episode of Mum Club 101 is a doozy. We catch up on failed online returns and getting banned from the Vinted app.
In ‘critique of the week’ we discuss whether it's ever okay to lie to your partner, with some juicy real-life examples.
And in 'nonsense time' segment we completely lose the plot in a fit of laughter with one of the most hilarious stories we've ever told on the pod.
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2024-12-0244 minMum Club 101Chickenpox and Equal Pay DayThis week in Mum Club 101 Katy's house has chickenpox, we talk about best soothing treatments and the new chickenpox vaccine.
In ‘critique of the week’ we discuss Equal Pay Day 2024 and the widening gender pay gap in the UK. From campaigning for flexible working opportunities to the '4b movement', women around the world are taking steps to reclaim their power.
In 'nonsense time' segment we play a game of true or false!
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You can emai...2024-11-2545 minMum Club 101Boomer parenting at its finestThis week in Mum Club 101 we catch up on festive plans (or lack of them) and find out about Katy's most recent online shopping fails.
In ‘critique of the week’ we discuss what we'd do if someone 'stole' our baby name, and in our 'nonsense time' segment we talk about some of the crazy things boomer parents got way with.
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dm us or voice note us on instagram @mumclub101 2024-11-1845 minMum Club 101Children on social mediaThis week in Mum Club 101 we catch up on all the goings on of the last couple of weeks, from Lando's surgery to the most recent episode of norovirus to rampage through our households.
In ‘critique of the week’ we discuss the challenges parents face in raising kids during the age of social media. We dissect the recent viral clip of a health visitor talking about the potential impacts of sharing images of our children online. We also discuss navigating teenagers and young adults access to social media.
In 'nonsense time' we have a giggle abou...2024-11-111h 00Mum Club 101Positive infant sleep advice with Kerry SeckerThis week in Mum Club 101, we chat to Kerry Secker, infant sleep consultant and founder of Care It Out sleep consultancy service.
As a mum to toddler herself, she’s on a mission to support tired parents to get more sleep without having to use sleep training methods and her approach is honest and reassuring.
Before founding Care It Out Kerry was an international nanny and has over 25 years of experience behind her, so we took this opportunity to put some of our most asked listener questions to her an...2024-11-0443 minMum Club 101I've run out of magnesium supplementsThis week in Mum Club 101 we catch up on our week, from running out of magnesium supplements to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. We discover 'tricks' - the opposite to icks.
In ‘critique of the week’ we discuss Scotland's Baby Box, an incredible NHS initiative for new babies and mums. And in our 'nonsense time' segment we do phobias, part II.
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Have you heard about the mum who has gone viral for her video showing her cleaning up 17 nappies are looking after her two young kids alone for 24 hours? We digest the comments section on her viral video.
At the end of the episode we circle back to 'icks' with some hilarious ones listeners sent...2024-10-2140 minMum Club 101Blue and pink jobsThis week in Mum Club 101 we catch up on Vicky’s wedding anniversary and the latest illness to grace Katy’s house. In ‘critique of the week’ we discuss ‘blue and pink jobs’ and gender differences in you preferences, and in ‘Nonsense Time’ we take on the capri-sun challenge.
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In ‘critique of the week’ we discuss the rising costs of kids birthday parties and some sustainable suggestions to keep costs down.
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dm us or voice note us on instagram @mumclub101 2024-10-0752 minMum Club 101A week of pure carnageThis week in Mum Club 101 we catch up on Vicky's week of pure carnage, ft. a trip to Children's ED and a bout of food poisoning. We discuss the importance of getting the best side of the bed and in nonsense time we talk 'phobias'.
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2024-09-3049 minMum Club 101MC101 Inbox: Bikinis for babiesIn Thursday’s episodes we open up the Mum Club 101 inbox, answering listener questions, enjoying your parenting stories and offering (sometimes unsolicited) advice.
This week we answer questions about smoking/vaping around kids, swimwear for children, weaning woes and some unusual fetishes.
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dm us or voice note us on instagram @mumclub1012024-09-1926 minMum Club 101The benefits and pitfalls of location sharing appsThis week in Mum Club 101 we catch up on Lando's first visit from the tooth fairy. In ‘critique of the week’ we discuss the benefits and pitfalls of using location sharing apps with both partners, friends and kids.
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dm us or voice note us on instagram @mumclub101 2024-09-1650 minMum Club 101MC101 Inbox: "You've guessed it, I sent it to her"In Thursday’s episodes we open up the Mum Club 101 inbox, answering listener questions, enjoying your parenting stories and offering (sometimes unsolicited) advice.
This week we have listener questions and stories about parenting fails, toddler sleep and mistaken screenshots.
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dm us or voice note us on instagram @mumclub1012024-09-1218 minMum Club 101"Don't stamp your feet in the VIP Lounge"We're back from holiday! This week in Mum Club 101 we catch up on our trip to Menorca, Katy's recent winnings and a cat who's in a better place now. In ‘critique of the week’ we discuss "Performance Parents" and in 'nonsense time' we play would you rather, Mum Club 101 style.
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You can email the Mum Club 101 inbox at m...2024-09-0951 minMum Club 101MC101 Inbox: I can't trust my partner with our babyIn Thursday’s episodes we open up the Mum Club 101 inbox, answering listener questions, enjoying your parenting stories and offering (sometimes unsolicited) advice.
This week we answer questions about trusting your partner as a parent, finding the jot in the everyday, leaky nappies and a very unique kink.
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dm us or voice note us on instagram @mumclub1012024-08-2926 minMum Club 101Feeling sober curious?This week in Mum Club 101 we catch up on The Eras Tour, holiday plans and the new season of Emily in Paris. In ‘critique of the week’ we discuss the sober curious movement and our thoughts on drinking culture, and in new segment 'nonsense time' we discover the unwritten rules and rituals that are in every family.
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dm us or voice note us on instagram @mumclub1012024-08-2657 minMum Club 101MC101 Inbox: Bad relationship adviceIn Thursday’s episodes we open up the Mum Club 101 inbox, answering listener questions, enjoying your parenting stories and offering (sometimes unsolicited) advice.
This week we answer questions and read stories about bad relationship advice, sleep consultants and baby brain.
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dm us or voice note us on instagram @mumclub1012024-08-2220 minMum Club 101Top tier clickbaitThis week in Mum Club 101 we catch up on our exercise routines, a child-free night out at Chase and Status and Vicky's new stalker. In ‘critique of the week’ we discuss the dos and don'ts at weddings (whether attending with kids or not), and we round up the episode with some top tier clickbait.
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dm us or voice note us on instagram @mumclub1012024-08-1946 minMum Club 101MC101 Inbox: I love being a mum more than I love being a wifeIn Thursday’s episodes we open up the Mum Club 101 inbox, answering listener questions, enjoying your parenting stories and offering (sometimes unsolicited) advice.
This week we answer questions about relationships after having kids, telling children about IVF and kid free travel inspo.
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dm us or voice note us on instagram @mumclub1012024-08-1519 minMum Club 101Olympian mums & Little Toe PeepThis week in Mum Club 101 we catch up on holiday plans and potty training. In ‘critique of the week’ we discuss the incredible women and mums of the Paris 2024 Olympics, including breastfeeding spaces for athletes and competing whilst pregnant/postpartum.
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dm us or voice note us on instagram @mumclub1012024-08-1244 minMum Club 101MC101 Inbox: What is a zerbert?In Thursday’s episodes we open up the Mum Club 101 inbox, answering listener questions, enjoying your parenting stories and offering (sometimes unsolicited) advice.
This week we answer questions about bonding with your baby during pregnancy, imposter syndrome and extended family dynamics.
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dm us or voice note us on instagram @mumclub1012024-08-0823 minMum Club 101Gender neutral languageThis week in Mum Club 101 we catch up on Katy's potty training journey and Vicky's latest skincare recommendation. In ‘critique of the week’ we discuss gender neutral language and our responsibilities in using language that's inclusive.
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dm us or voice note us on instagram @mumclub1012024-08-0540 minMum Club 101MC101 Inbox: Advice for new mumsIn Thursday’s episodes we open up the Mum Club 101 inbox, answering listener questions, enjoying your parenting stories and offering (sometimes unsolicited) advice.
This week we answer questions about struggles when parenting solo, the advice we'd give ourselves at the beginning of our motherhood journeys and our favourite and least favourite parts of parenting.
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or dm us or send us a voicenote on instagram @mumclub101 (which we would love2024-08-0120 minMum Club 101Unpopular opinion: We hate the phrase 'gentle parenting'This week in Mum Club 101 we chat up all of Katy's and the kid's hospital appointments whilst Vicky debriefs after her stressful event with Lando. In 'critique of the week' segment we discuss the popular term 'gentle parenting', often used by millennials to describe their parenting style and why we prefer 'responsive parenting' as we aim to raise emotionally resilient kids.
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This week we answer questions about when to announce your pregnancy, who our favourite TV mums are and how to keep some spontaneity in your life when you become a parent.
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dm us or voice note us on instagram @mumclub1012024-07-2524 minMum Club 101Unattainable beauty standardsThis week in Mum Club 101 we catch up on our childfree day of dreams at Daylesford Farm. In 'critique of the week' we share our thoughts on the recent episode of The Kardshians where Kylie breaks down to her sister about the negative comments she receives online about the way she looks.
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dm us or voice note us on instagram @mumclub1012024-07-2239 minMum Club 101MC101 Inbox: The DINK lifeIn Thursday’s episodes we open up the Mum Club 101 inbox, answering listener questions, enjoying your parenting stories and offering (sometimes unsolicited) advice.
This week we answer questions about the biggest lessons we've learnt as parents, how to choose a nursery, bounce back culture and knowing when you're ready to have kids.
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dm us or voice note us on instagram @mumclub1012024-07-1827 minMum Club 101Match my freakThis week in Mum Club 101 we catch up on the usual weekly chaos, from failed to-do lists to attempting to set boundaries. In 'critique of the week' we talk about the 1000 hours outside project and the benefits and pitfalls of outdoor play.
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You can email the Mum Club 101 inbox at...2024-07-1534 minMum Club 101MC101 Inbox: Where's my village?In Thursday’s episodes we open up the Mum Club 101 inbox, answering listener questions, enjoying your parenting stories and offering (sometimes unsolicited) advice.
This week we answer questions about finding a new village, prioritising our self-care needs and whether schedules help or hinder us as parents.
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or you can even send us a voice note (which we would love!)2024-07-1122 minMum Club 101What is success?This week in Mum Club 101 we catch up on Katy's return to paid work following maternity leave, and check in with Vicky after her household was yet again struck down by sickness. In our 'critique of the week' segment we discuss what success looks like to us.
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or you can even send us a voice note (which we would love!)2024-07-0838 minMum Club 101Non-negotiable rules & playdate invoicesThis week in Mum Club 101 we catch up on the wedding of the century, Vicky's sis got married and we probably had a bit too much fun. In critique of the week we discuss our non-negotiable parenting rules. And we wrap up the episode with a video that's gone viral of a mum who sends invoices after hosting a playdate.
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or you can even send...2024-07-0141 minMum Club 101MC101 Inbox: Feeling spread thinIn Thursday’s episodes we open up the Mum Club 101 inbox, answering listener questions, enjoying your parenting stories and offering (sometimes unsolicited) advice.
This week we answer questions about being spread thin, applying for a job during maternity leave, baby joggers and vaccinations.
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or you can even send us a voice note (which we would love!)2024-06-2720 minMum Club 101DIY bangs & the darkest secretsThis week in Mum Club 101 we catch up on part two of Katy's holiday, from cocktails for kids to the parrot by the pool. And in a special segment we dissect and laugh about some of the darkest secrets people have kept from their other halves.
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#travelwithkids...2024-06-2439 minMum Club 101MC101 Inbox: Getting the trip out of the group chatIn Thursday’s episodes we open up the Mum Club 101 inbox, answering listener questions, enjoying your parenting stories and offering (sometimes unsolicited) advice.
This week we answer questions about prepping for your child's surgery, getting the girls' trip out of the group chat, being a judgey parent before you even became a parent and our favourite Bluey episodes.
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or you ca...2024-06-2021 minMum Club 101I'm held together by dry shampoo and caffeineThis week in Mum Club 101 we catch up on the first half of Katy's family holiday to Turkey (let's just say the vacay was so chaotic we're having to unpack it over two episodes).
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or you can even send us a voice note (which we would love!)2024-06-1740 minMum Club 101MC101 Inbox: Flying business with the babiesIn Thursday’s episodes we open up the Mum Club 101 inbox, answering listener questions, enjoying your parenting stories and offering (sometimes unsolicited) advice.
This week we answer questions about baby names, awkward situations, going from one to two and flying business with the babies.
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or you can even send us a voice note (which we would love!)2024-06-1325 minMum Club 101Mother's load after maternity leaveThis week in Mum Club 101 we discuss the shift from primary caregiver when returning to the paid workplace after maternity/paternity leave. We'd love to hear listener thoughts on this so please send us a message/voicenote!
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or you can even send us a voice note (which we would love!)2024-06-1035 minMum Club 101MC101 Inbox: The passport has expiredIn Thursday’s episodes we open up the Mum Club 101 inbox, answering listener questions, enjoying your parenting stories and offering (sometimes unsolicited) advice.
This week we answer questions about driving to Europe for a family holiday and read a listener story about when travel plans go seriously awry.
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or you can even send us a voice note (which we would lo...2024-06-0624 minMum Club 101We're back baby!After a two week break we're back in your ears! This week we catch up on everything we've been up to in the last fortnight, discuss whether it's ever okay to tell off someone else's kids and delve in to the many "euphemisms" for the word period.
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or you can even send us a voice note (which we would love!)2024-06-0342 minMum Club 101MC101 Inbox: If everyone is watching the baby, no-one is watching the babyIn Thursday’s episodes we open up the Mum Club 101 inbox, answering listener questions, enjoying your parenting stories and offering (sometimes unsolicited) advice.
This week we answer questions about navigating grandparenthood, travelling with family and teaching our kids manners.
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or you can even send us a voice note (which we would love!)2024-05-1630 minMum Club 101Scrunchy mums & Grandma's rulesThis week in Mum Club 101 we catch up on the bank holiday weekend and the gastro bug that's been doing the rounds. In 'Critique of the Week' we talk about Scrunchy mums, the middle ground between Crunchy mums and Silky mums.
And we have a good giggle at all the things our parents get up to now that they're grandparents.
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This week we answer questions about spinning all of the plates at once, transition to nursery/daycare and how to deal with "judgey parents" at drop off.
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This week we answer questions about sharing the parental load, weaning, wellness supplements and kid-free weddings.
After Bedtime Podcast: https://biglittlefeelings.com/podcast/listen/
Solid starts app
Red Cross app
Bibado bibs
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or you can even send us a voice note (which we would love!)2024-05-0219 minMum Club 101Mental Health During and After Pregnancy: Maternal Mental Health Awareness WeekWelcome back to Mum Club 101, your virtual mum club where you come for parenting truths but stay for the giggles! 🎙️
Episode Overview: Mental Health During and After Pregnancy
In this heartfelt bonus episode of Mum Club 101, we’re opening up about our personal experiences with mental health challenges during and after pregnancy. From antenatal depression to postnatal anxiety, we’re sharing our stories to help create a safe space and offer reassurance to mothers who may be facing similar struggles. 💛
This episode is released in recognition of World Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, a reminder t...2024-04-2937 minMum Club 101MC101 Inbox: Sleep training, childfree time & sleepwalkersIn Thursday’s episodes we open up the Mum Club 101 inbox, answering listener questions, enjoying your parenting stories and offering (sometimes unsolicited) advice.
This week we answer questions about sleep training, what we'd do if we had 24 hours childfree and the episode ends with a funny (terrifying) story about sleep walkers.
Baby Sleep Dr
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In Thursday’s episodes we open up the Mum Club 101 inbox, answering listener questions, enjoying your parenting stories and offering (sometimes unsolicited) advice.
This week we answer questions about why we started the podcast and traveling abroad with kids.
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You can email the Mum Club 101 inbox at mumclub101@gmai...2024-04-1818 minMum Club 101A car park fire & rollerblading flamingosThis week on Mum club 101, Katy shares the details of yet another chaotic week including a roller skating flamingo, a floppy larynx and more. Vicky answers a listener question regarding her wellness journey and of course the episode ends with listener favourite - secret chats.2024-04-1548 minMum Club 101Tantrums, borecore & super long lashesThis week the girls chat about Katy’s wholesome birthday weekend, first tantrums and the boys arguing over cheese and more potential theft.
They talk borecore - the joy of the mundane. And finally, the episode ends with the listener favourite segment, secret chats.2024-04-0842 minMum Club 101Customer cervix & £8k pillowsThis week Katy and Vicky discuss spicey embalming, the viral Free People micro shorts, things that make us go “ahhh”, expensive pillows and of course the episode ends with the listener favourite segment, secret chats!2024-04-0141 minMum Club 101Charcoal vomit & the return of the moonstoneIn this week’s episode of Mum Club 101 the girls discuss Katy’s oxygen therapy and the nosedive Vicky’s wellness journey has taken. The girls answer listener questions about setting boundaries with family and dressing postpartum bodies. And of course, the episode ends with your favourite segment, “secret chats”.
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Follow Mum Club 101 on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mumclub101/2024-03-2549 minMum Club 101Lando’s life of crime, mat leave regrets & no dead bodiesIn this week’s episode of Mum Club 101 the girls discuss Katy and Landos criminal activities, this week’s germs and maternity leave regrets from listeners. And of course, the episode ends with your favourite segment, “secret chats”.
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Follow Mum Club 101 on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mumclub101/2024-03-1848 minMum Club 101Jack gets violent, backwards fraud & mothers having kittensIn this week’s episode of Mum Club 101 the girls discuss the dreaded “is everything okay at home?” question, Katy being a victim of backwards fraud and Vicky's rage at being ID’d (Katy rolls eyes). The girls answer a listener question about the best baby gifts and Katy hits us with a history lesson after some late night scrolling.
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Follow Mum Club 101 on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mumclub101/2024-03-1140 minMum Club 101Bonus Ep: International Women's DayIn this bonus episode of Mum Club 101, Katy and Vicky celebrate International Women's Day. They talk about songs, poems, films and quotes that inspire big feminine energy.
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Follow Mum Club 101 on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mumclub101/2024-03-0825 minMum Club 101Mowameadow, discotheque & farting carrotsIn this week’s episode of Mum Club 101 the girls discuss their recent night out, Katy's 2 hour chat with 21 year old Harry from EE, hilarious misheard song lyrics and talk about their favourite and not so favourite stages of parenting so far. And of course, the episode ends with your favourite segment, “secret chats”.
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Follow Mum Club 101 on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mumclub101/2024-03-0445 minMum Club 101Parenting fails, piles & crystalsIn this week’s episode of Mum Club 101 the girls mark the fact that Katy is no longer a mum of two under two and dive into Vicky's parenting fail. The girls reply to a listener email about navigating the perils of postpartum life, and of course the episode ends with the listener favourite segment, “secret chats”.
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Follow Mum Club 101 on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mumclub101/2024-02-2649 minMum Club 101A light at the end of the vagina & pancake punsIn this week’s episode of Mum Club 101 we hear about Vicky's indifference for pancakes and how Katy has become a soccer mom. The girls reply to listener emails about pelvic floor rehab after birth and the challenges women still face when feeding in public, and of course the episode ends with the listener favourite segment, “secret chats”.
Mummy MOT: https://www.themummymot.com/
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Episode Overview: Katy’s Abdominal Birth Stories and Heart-Shaped Womb
In this special bonus episode, we’re tackling a deeply personal and highly requested topic: Katy’s abdominal birth stories and her experience navigating pregnancy with a heart-shaped womb (uterus bicornis). 💛👶👶
Katy shares the unique challenges and emotional moments of her C-sections, from the realities of a heart-shaped womb to the strength and resilience it takes to bring life into the world. Expect honest storytelling...2024-02-1635 minMum Club 101Valentines Special: Post partum highs & love after birthIn this Valentine's themed episode of Mum Club 101 we hear about Katy's coffee chaos and how Vicky is getting on with solo parenting. The girls discuss all things love: Romantic love, self-love and how love changes after having children.
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Follow Mum Club 101 on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mumclub101/2024-02-1237 minMum Club 101Bonus Ep: Homebirths & haemorrhagesWelcome back to Mum Club 101, your virtual mum club where you come for parenting truths but stay for the giggles! 🎙️
Episode Overview: Vicky’s Home Birth Story
In this special bonus episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s been highly requested by you, our lovely listeners—Vicky’s home birth story! 🏡👶
From the decision to have a home birth to navigating a 42 week pregnancy and a haemorrhage at home, Vicky shares it all. Expect raw honesty and emotional insights. Whether you’re curious about home births or simply love a good birth story...2024-02-0933 min
ADHDAFThe Most ADHD Things of January '24After lovely feedback from the NYE Episode,my Husband 'Big' is back to help me share my favourite Most ADHD Things of January followed by MASSIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS!One of which is: ADHDAF is on the road again! GRAB TICKETS to 'Alien Nation', the 3rd ADHDAF UK Tour NOW! EEEEEEK!Accountability truly does work! Massive thanks to Ally MacDonald and Nicole Nadler, I can't wait to connect with all of you who like me spent your lives feeling like Aliens, only to discover there's a whole planet of us!Come see myself and the crew in real life...2024-02-0639 minMum Club 101Confident breakdowns & menstrual cupsIn this week’s episode of Mum Club 101 we hear about Vicky's pyjama parenting fail and how Katy's gentle parenting approach is being tested to the limit. The girls discuss the things they hated being asked as new parents, their love for menstrual cups and of course the episode ends with the listener favourite segment, “secrets chats”.
Hey Girls UK: https://www.heygirls.co.uk/
The Hygiene Bank: https://thehygienebank.com/
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Follow Mum Club 101 on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mumclu2024-02-0551 min
ADHDAF2 years Diagnosed ADHD AF (Part 2)Part 2 of this very special 2 parter... I know I said this would be shorter and out in the morning but I went on a magical side quest as you'll hear at the end... I am joined by ADHDAF Events Superstar Nicole Nadler...can anyone remember what her Edinburgh Fringe show is called?! ;) ;) And the LEGEND that saved the day - keeping me going at my lowest ebb; Ally MacDonald for questions, reflections and ridiculousness... followed by a blether with the Big man himself. With a couple of enormous realisations thrown in...WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES! Se...2024-01-2958 minMum Club 101First words, the power of Bluey & winning at eye testsIn this week’s episode of Mum Club 101 we hear how Katy’s life has turned into a final destination saga and how Vicky values well presented toes over her baby’s first words. The girls discuss some uplifting news about the women’s health agenda (they got serious for once). And of course the episode ends with the listener favourite segment, “secrets chats”.
Women’s Health Strategy article: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/health/a46423595/womens-health-strategy-2024/
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ADHDAF2 years Diagnosed ADHD AF (Part 1)In January 2022 at the age of 38 I got diagnosed with severe combined type ADHD. In this two part episode I'm attempting to use my own late diagnosis 'safari' as a case study by 'interviewing' different people in my life to hear their reflections of the difference a year can make. Whilst some share childhood memories, others are behind the scenes ADHDAF team members... all are chosen family that have helped me in my darkest hours. From playground politics, to raving , to grieving, to activism. It has been a challenge putting all of this out there (and I d...2024-01-281h 00Mum Club 101Big sister energy & my ex’s grandfathers ashesIn this week’s episode of Mum Club 101, Vicky and Katy talk about the Monday from hell, how big sisters are gonna save the world and some seriously questionable gifts.
Huff Post Article: It’s Time We Acknowledge That Older Sisters Are The Backbone Of Society
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/acknowledge-older-sisters-backbone-of-society_l_654ebb35e4b0373d70b22ad4
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ADHDAFNEW Evidence: ADHD & The Menstrual Cycle with Dr Nighat ArifHow's that break from the podcast working out? C'mon it's been over 2 whole weeks! :) In any case, on discovering new evidence that High & Low Estrogen Exacerbate ADHD Symptoms I HAD TO share it! As ever, I'm NOT an expert, just a late diagnosed ADHDer..but I'll tell you who is:THE LEGENDARY Dr Nighat Arif! BBC Breakfast & ITV This Morning's Resident Dr returns to explore what Multiple Hormone Sensitivity Theory means, to give us all some invaluable advice,& to invite us to join her Women's Health Collective. SO GRATEFUL for her support of this podcast and all of her...2024-01-1639 minMum Club 101Child friendly mouse traps & emotional support water bottlesIn the first episode of Mum Club 101, Vicky and Katy talk about accidentally discovering child friendly mouse traps (sort of), inviting the amazon driver in, their 'ins and outs' for 2024, emotional support water bottles and some seriously strange 'top talents'.
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2024-01-1442 min
ADHDAFThe Most ADHD Things of 2023Recorded on New Years Eve in a hotel room in London. My husband 'Big' and I might not be anywhere near as funny as we think we are but we hope you find this very special episode mildly amusing at least! :) After an entire day hyperfocussing with no logic whatsoever on finding my favourite Most ADHD Thing entries of the year, my glamorous, gargantuan assistant 'the fluttering heart' of ADHDAF 'helps' me read them. The ultimate Shame Eradicator, 'The Most ADHD Thing' serves to raise ADHD Awareness with humour, allowing us to laugh at the ridiculous situations...2023-12-3150 min