Giovanna Fletcher

I named my son Noah because of The Notebook

Charlotte Dawson

Charlotte Dawson joins Giovanna Fletcher for a hilarious episode

This week on Happy Mum Happy Baby, reality TV star, business owner and mother of 3 Charlotte Dawson joins Giovanna Fletcher for a hilarious episode full of laughter, memories and multiple anecdotes from childhood to motherhood. From keeping her dad’s memory alive in her home for her children, to promoting body positivity for women, Charlotte joins us to share: ✨Grieving the loss of her dad, 33 years after his passing. ✨Promoting postpartum body confidence to new mums. ✨Experiencing an epidural that went wrong. ✨All three of her hilarious pregnancy stories. ✨Her journey to getting pregnant the first time after two years of trying. Charlotte is such a bright, positive and inspiring light that shines throughout this episode.

Three babies, zero filters: Charlotte Dawson on pregnancy & postpartum life

This week, Giovanna is joined by the brilliantly funny reality star and mum of three, Charlotte Dawson! Charlotte opens up to Gi about honouring her dad, Les Dawson’s, memory at home, alongside her mission to champion body positivity for women everywhere. A hilarious, honest, and slightly chaotic episode, enjoy! Listen to the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/happymumhappybaby JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Instagram: https://instagram.com/happymumhappybaby Facebook:https://facebook.com/happymumhappybaby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happymumhappybaby Subscribe: https://goo.gl/ZTyXhD

‘Get off me. No more things today. That is REAL.’

Lou Beckett talks about the very real ‘roommate phase’ that her and husband Rob experienced in the newborn phase. Lou discusses that there are times that just getting from A to B and surviving is hard enough, but communication with your partner is the key to rebuild your connection. ❤️

Normalising the realities of breastfeeding. ❤️

Each woman can have a different experience when it comes to feeding their baby. Lou Beckett shares her experience with breastfeeding and how it had a negative impact on her mental health.

Fertility is something you only really start to understand once you’re trying to have a baby

And after years of navigating Ulcerative colitis, PCOS and Endometriosis, it’s fair to say this week’s Happy Mum Happy Baby guest, Lou Beckett and her husband Rob, thought it would take a while for her to get pregnant… thankfully for them, it really didn’t! Lou has also written a book called ‘Lessons from a default parent’, which is very funny and honest so go grab yourself a copy!

‘We never got out of the chaos, we just went back in.’

Lou Beckett and Giovanna Fletcher discuss how quickly their children are growing up and learning to be more independent, and Lou’s decision to not have a third child.

Let’s talk about romanticising parenthood…✨

Even when we plan and want a baby, the realisation of our lives changing forever can hit like a tonne of bricks and so can the guilt for feeling that way. Lou Beckett joins us this week to share her thought process and feelings after just having a newborn and that it’s okay to feel doubt and confusion. She also brings a little humour to the table that all new mothers might relate to when they are in the thick of it or reflecting back on their experience.

This week on Happy Mum Happy Baby, we are joined by the lovely Lou Beckett Xx

Former teacher, mum of two daughters and author of new book ‘Lessons from a default parent’. Lou joins us to share the realities of motherhood including living with medical conditions, navigating the newborn stages and some incredibly funny parenting stories. She tells us about: ❤️Her personal struggles during pregnancy ❤️How the pressure to breastfeed affected her mental health ❤️Not feeling empowered by birth ❤️Navigating her relationship during postpartum ❤️Often comparing herself to other parents This is a raw, funny and deeply relatable conversation about motherhood that we might all find a little familiar! Tune in on Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts.

Behind every cancer diagnosis is a unique story. #worldcancerday #podcast #podcastclips

Behind every cancer diagnosis is a unique story. Leanne Quigley shares the moment she found out her partner had been diagnosed with breast cancer, shortly after her twin boys were born.

Default Parenting Hell with Lou Beckett

This week on Happy Mum Happy Baby, Giovanna chats with the brilliant Lou Beckett! Lou opens up about the pressures of breastfeeding, and shares how she and her husband Rob navigated the all-too-real 'roommate phase' during their early days of parenthood. She also talks about the mental load of being the 'default parent': the one who keeps family life ticking, from organising clubs and parties to taking on the emotional and administrative side of home life. Lou's book Lessons From a Default Parent is available for preorder now! Listen to the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/happymumhappybaby JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Instagram: https://instagram.com/happymumhappybaby Facebook:https://facebook.com/happymumhappybaby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happymumhappybaby Subscribe: https://goo.gl/ZTyXhD

How do I know if my baby has #Bronchiolitis? #baby #newmum #parenting #bonemarrow

Kate Ball from Mini First Aid explain how to deal with your baby has broncholitis.

Denise Van Outen on Happy Mum Happy Baby: The Podcast #podcast #motherhood

This week on Happy Mum Happy Baby, we are joined by presenter, performer and mother of one Denise Van Outen. Denise has brought joy and warmth to the public for so many years through singing, acting and dancing. Now, she is sharing her personal life behind it all, including how she navigates the expectations of each phase of motherhood whilst staying connected to her daughter. She talks about: ⭐Balancing her career and being a mum ⭐Mum guilt during different phases of motherhood ⭐Dating and relationships whilst having an older child ⭐How she manages the teenage years and social media ⭐Her positive experience with co-parenting Denise is a positive breath of fresh air and this episode is a great reminder that we all often experience mum guilt, no matter what we individually go through as parents. Listen on Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts.

If kids don’t like someone you’re dating, they make it obvious

Denise Van Outen shares her experience of dating as a mum and how her daughter’s opinion is important when it comes to her relationships.

One child. Fully loved. Fully enough. ❤️ #onlychild #podcast #mum

Denise Van Outen talks about the stigma attached to only having one child and how she felt that she had to be in the right relationships in order to have more children. What’s your experience with having one child or being an only child? Let us know in the comments below.

Practising gratitude can change our whole perspective on the world and the way we see ourselves. ❤️

This Parent Mental Health Day, Roxie Nafousi shares how practising gratitude can change our whole perspective on the world, including the way we see ourselves. ❤️ Every evening write down a positivity journal and jot down all the small, beautiful and ordinary moments of the day. Share with a parent who will benefit and help make a small positive change to their week.

Being pregnant in the workplace… or not. #podcast #pregnancy #workingmum

Telling your bosses that you’re pregnant can be a game of timing and, for many, cause great anxiety over the reaction they’re going to get. Hence why there are amazing people championing pregnant women in the workforce. In this week’s Happy Mum Happy Baby episode I chat to the brilliant Denise Van Out about her pregnancy, career, co-parenting and the new phase of motherhood she’s in. It’s a delightful ep with a total legend. Listen to the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/happymumhappybaby JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Instagram: https://instagram.com/happymumhappybaby Facebook:https://facebook.com/happymumhappybaby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happymumhappybaby Subscribe: https://goo.gl/ZTyXhD

Mum guilt is something that all of us experience #mumguilt #podcast #motherhood

The pressure, the anxiety and the subconscious thoughts can be very overwhelming.

Denise Van Outen on managing mum guilt

National treasure of stage and screen Denise Van Outen joins Giovanna this week! Denise and Gi chat about their stagey childhoods and the impact motherhood has had on their careers in the performing arts. Plus, Denise opens up about her relationship with ex-partner Lee Mead and how they successfully co-parent their daughter, Betsy. Listen to the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/happymumhappybaby JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Instagram: https://instagram.com/happymumhappybaby Facebook:https://facebook.com/happymumhappybaby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happymumhappybaby Subscribe: https://goo.gl/ZTyXhD

You are enough but you’re just overwhelmed

Roxie Nafousi explains how overwhelm and exhaustion can blind us, often putting a haze on how we view the world. She explains how asking for help and practicing gratitude can help us see things in a more positive light.

‘Being a mother has given me more confidence than anything else in my life.’ ❤️

Roxie Nafousi shares how motherhood allowed her to be the best version of herself.

Motherhood giving you a new version of yourself…

When we give birth, we’re not just welcoming our child, but also a new version of ourselves. This week’s guest on Happy Mum Happy Baby was resistant to that change at first, longing for her previous drug-fuelled nights, but then a shift occurred, and what happened was so seismic that it rippled through her entire life. Roxie Nafousi found her path, manifested her way into helping others and is now a leading voice within her field. In this chat, Roxie doesn’t sugarcoat or hide from things in her past, or feelings others might be ashamed to admit. She knows that saying them out loud can free her of their hold but, more than that, she is incredibly aware of how her openness can really help others.

"It was excruciatingly hard" Roxie Nafousi

Roxie Nafousi talks all things addiction, a surprise pregnancy and getting clean in order to keep her and her future baby healthy. Roxie explains that she used drugs to feel confident. They ended up masking a lot of her feelings and emotions that she was then forced to face during pregnancy.

Roxie Nafousi on Happy Mum Happy Baby #podcast

This week on Happy Mum Happy Baby we are joined by manifest expert, motivational speaker and two-time Sunday Times best-selling author Roxie Nafousi. Before the best version of yourself, there’s often a story about the old version of you that might have struggled. Roxie joins Giovanna Fletcher to explain how her turbulent past ended up shaping such a positive future and how having a baby transformed her life in the best way possible. Roxie shares: ✨Her addiction to drugs at a young age ✨The hard journey of getting clean for her baby ✨How she found out about her unexpected pregnancy ✨Discovering manifestation and transforming her life ✨Struggling to form a connection with her newborn This is an episode that truly showcases parenting, growth and real transformation with absolutely no filter.

My daughter had a rare blood disorder…

In true journalist style, Mina Holland became Google’s best friend when her baby fell unwell and was waiting for an official diagnosis. She felt she needed to arm herself with as much information as possible to move forward with reassurance and a plan.Mina shares how she fell upon a condition called Diamond-Blackfan anaemia Syndrome (DBAS), took it to her specialist and officially got her 4 month old daughter diagnosed.There are often negative connotations to falling under Google’s spell when it comes to medical conditions, but in this case it was the best thing Mina ever did. Listen to the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/happymumhappybaby JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Instagram: https://instagram.com/happymumhappybaby Facebook:https://facebook.com/happymumhappybaby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happymumhappybaby Subscribe: https://goo.gl/ZTyXhD

Roxie Nafousi: "I wanted the baby out so I could get f*cked up”

This week, Giovanna is joined by manifestation expert and two-time Sunday Times bestselling author, Roxie Nafousi! Roxie opens up about her turbulent past with addiction and the powerful journey of finding sobriety when she became pregnant. Roxie also tells Gi about manifesting and the simple steps you can take now to shape the life you want later. Listen to the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/happymumhappybaby JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Instagram: https://instagram.com/happymumhappybaby Facebook:https://facebook.com/happymumhappybaby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happymumhappybaby Subscribe: https://goo.gl/ZTyXhD

Our daughter was seriously ill… until her brother saved her life

I’m honoured to say that this week I am joined by Mina Holland. Her story is one that has to be listened to to be believed, and it really does take you on quite the ride. Mina knew something wasn’t quite right with her newborn daughter Vida, yet doctor’s kept dismissing her worries - she was probably an anxious mother, nothing more. Eventually when one doctor did take her seriously she was belittled and judged for not acting sooner… But that’s not the whole story here, not even part of it. Vida was eventually diagnosed with Diamond-Blackfan Anaemia Syndrome, a rare condition that meant her bone marrow was failing to produce enough red blood cells. Mina talks about navigating the diagnosis, a poorly child, and how her son ended up giving them all the greatest gift when he become a donor. Listen to the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/happymumhappybaby JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Instagram: https://instagram.com/happymumhappybaby Facebook:https://facebook.com/happymumhappybaby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happymumhappybaby Subscribe: https://goo.gl/ZTyXhD

My daughter had a rare blood disorder… her brother was a stem cell match

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‘I didn't know she was unwell. I felt like it was me and I wasn't made for this.' 

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My son’s bone marrow saved my daughter’s life and devastating media assumptions that came with it.

Mina’s first child Vida was diagnosed with a rare condition that meant her bone marrow failed to produce enough red blood cells. Their son ended up being a donor for Vida - a family decision that changed all their lives forever in the best possible way. Listen to the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/happymumhappybaby JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Instagram: https://instagram.com/happymumhappybaby Facebook:https://facebook.com/happymumhappybaby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happymumhappybaby Subscribe: https://goo.gl/ZTyXhD

Mina’s story shows strength, bravery and how becoming a parent can often mean facing the unexpected

We are joined by author, journalist and mother of two Mina Holland. At just a few months old, Mina’s daughter Vida got diagnosed with a very rare condition called Diamond-Blackfan anaemia (DBA), where the bone marrow fails to produce enough red blood cells. Mina talks us through this emotional experience, and how her second child ended up saving her daughter’s life. Mina shares: ❤️Not knowing her child was unwell during postpartum ❤️Her son donating cells to his younger sibling at age 2 ❤️Using Google to find her daughter’s condition ❤️Attempting IVF to have her second baby ❤️The experience of both her children having procedures ❤️How counselling supported her decisions for her family Listen to the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/happymumhappybaby JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Instagram: https://instagram.com/happymumhappybaby Facebook:https://facebook.com/happymumhappybaby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happymumhappybaby Subscribe: https://goo.gl/ZTyXhD

My son’s bone marrow saved my daughter’s life

Being able to share incredible stories is a huge reason why we do this podcast. Last year, Giovanna read Lifeblood: A Mother in Search of Hope by author and journalist Mina Holland. The book reveals Mina’s harrowing journey after learning her baby, Vida, was critically ill just two days before turning 12 weeks old. What unfolded next was nothing short of extraordinary. Now, Mina joins Gi to share her powerful story firsthand. Listen to the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/happymumhappybaby JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Instagram: https://instagram.com/happymumhappybaby Facebook:https://facebook.com/happymumhappybaby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happymumhappybaby Subscribe: https://goo.gl/ZTyXhD

Hyperemesis - a severe form of sickness in pregnancy #pregnancy #pregnancyjourney #pregnancycare

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NICU and the struggles that follow... #nicu #nicumom

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Leanne Quigley on IVF and donating eggs to help others in need.

Leanne shares her experience of IVF, with her partner providing her eggs and Leanne choosing to carry. She also explains that they donated 10 of her partner’s eggs to help other people who were struggling to have children or couldn’t have them in the traditional ways. Listen to the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/happymumhappybaby JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Instagram: https://instagram.com/happymumhappybaby Facebook:https://facebook.com/happymumhappybaby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happymumhappybaby Subscribe: https://goo.gl/ZTyXhD

Leanne Quigley The Traitors S3 WINNER on Happy Mum Happy Baby PART 2

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Leanne Quigley TRAITORS WINNER on Happy Mum Happy Baby: The Podcast PART 1

The traitors winner Leanne Quigley on giving birth three and a half months early. Part 1 of 2. Listen to the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/happymumhappybaby JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Instagram: https://instagram.com/happymumhappybaby Facebook:https://facebook.com/happymumhappybaby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happymumhappybaby Subscribe: https://goo.gl/ZTyXhD

New Year’s resolution: To go to the toilet on our own.

There is no explanation for this one - we know fellow mums know what Joanna Page is talking about! Listen to the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/happymumhappybaby JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Instagram: https://instagram.com/happymumhappybaby Facebook:https://facebook.com/happymumhappybaby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happymumhappybaby Subscribe: https://goo.gl/ZTyXhD

If you’re in the depths of morning sickness right now, this one’s for you!

Did you know that what you eat in the 3 months prior to conceiving is actually what feeds your baby in the first 12 weeks? In our bonus episode this week Midwife Pip answers some community questions, including how to combat morning sickness. Listen to the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/happymumhappybaby JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Instagram: https://instagram.com/happymumhappybaby Facebook:https://facebook.com/happymumhappybaby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happymumhappybaby Subscribe: https://goo.gl/ZTyXhD

FULL EPISODE READY TO WATCH ▶️

She makes healthy eating simple, sustainable and science led and now GQ Jordan Nutrition joins us to share how her expertise in nourishment and health was shaped by her journey to motherhood. She opens up about the realities of loss, healing and finding strength in both science and self-care. She shares

I don't know how to do this

In our bonus episode, Dr Emily MacDonagh talks about not knowing how to be a parent at first and feeling scared to tell people how she was really feeling.

What’s your parenting New Year’s resolution? ✨

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A little New Year’s gift from Giovanna to our Happy Mum Happy Baby community.

Some secret snippets from a couple of our chats this year, bits that have NEVER been heard before. This episode features conversations from Joanna Page, Dr Emily MacDonagh and Midwife Pip. First we start with a hilarious story from Joanna Page that involves work, a car park and that time of the month!

BONUS EPISODE BEST UNSEEN MOMENTS

This special episode features never-before-heard snippets from some of our favourite conversations, including: Dr Emily MacDonagh on the importance of honest conversations about the realities of parenting; Joanna Page on the chaos of writing a book while managing four children, and a bonus Q&A with Midwife Pip. Listen to the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/happymumhappybaby JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Instagram: https://instagram.com/happymumhappybaby Facebook:https://facebook.com/happymumhappybaby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happymumhappybaby Subscribe: https://goo.gl/ZTyXhD

What is the best wait to treat a C-section scar? ❤️‍

This month for Midwife Monthly, we focus on a few questions about birth and recovery with Midwife Pip. A C-section scar is not just a scar - it’s about function. The best thing we can do to release tension is scar massage from around 6 weeks. Gently massage up and down in zig zags or circles and this can make such a big difference to tension and numb patches. Have a listen to our bonus episode of Happy Mum Happy Baby next week to listen to some more amazing advice on birth and postpartum, or read our blog post now, all about Postnatal Depression, C-sections and morning sickness on https://www.happymumhappybaby.com/ Listen to the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/happymumhappybaby JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Instagram: https://instagram.com/happymumhappybaby Facebook:https://facebook.com/happymumhappybaby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happymumhappybaby Subscribe: https://goo.gl/ZTyXhD

I enjoyed the chat with Carrie and Joel so much, so I didn’t want anything cut… here’s part two Xx

There are so many parents working in theatre, or working hours that might not seem compatible with parenthood, yet there are parents, grandparents, carers and friends coming together to make the juggle happen. Huge love to everyone helping with the balancing act this Christmas. We think you’re wonderful! Listen to the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/happymumhappybaby JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Instagram: https://instagram.com/happymumhappybaby Facebook:https://facebook.com/happymumhappybaby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happymumhappybaby Subscribe: https://goo.gl/ZTyXhD

‘The first person to hold our baby was Emma Willis’

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‘The glass balls are the ones that have to stay in the air as they are so fragile you cannot let them drop. Being there and providing love and presence and guidance - THAT is the glass ball’. Gi explains this theory so beautifully, and this is your reminder this festive season to give yourself grace. You are doing your best

I enjoyed the chat with Carrie and Joel so much, so I didn’t want anything cut… here’s part two Xx

Running at each other in Sumo Wrestling suits to resolve any relationship issues, and asking your toddler to referee.

Congrats, Sophie and Jordan!

We had Sophie Kasaei on the podcast just a few months ago sharing the story of her fertility and conception journey. We wanted to take this moment to remind people, especially during the festive season that there can be a light at the end of the tunnel and that you are not alone in your journey. Whatever your circumstances we are sending positivity, light and happiness your way. Sending a huge congratulations to Sophie Kasaei and Jordan Brook( on their pregnancy and thank you for sharing your story with our community and us.