Happy Mum, Happy Baby

In the Happy Mum, Happy Baby Podcast, Giovanna Fletcher continues the conversation about motherhood she began in her bestselling book of the same title. In a series of frank and warm conversations with other high-profile mums and dads, Gi discusses all aspects of parenthood - the highs, the lows, the challenges and rewards. There is no such thing as the perfect parent, and we’re all simply doing our best, something Giovanna fully encourages. It’s time to stop comparing ourselves and champion each other instead. Each episode is truly unique yet unifying. No topic is out of bounds, therefore this podcast is essential listening for any parent seeking solidarity and support. A Pixiu production. 

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Episodes

Harps Kaur

Tuesday, 17 August 2021

Today Gi is chatting to blogger Harps Kaur. They discuss Harps’ experiences of post-natal depression after giving birth to her son Arjun and the impact of her son Saajan’s surprise Down's Syndrome diagnosis. In Harps’ blog ‘Baby Brain Memoirs,’ ...

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Baby-size: Emma Willis

Thursday, 12 August 2021

Throughout the last seven series of Happy Mum Happy Baby, there have been some amazing, informative and moving conversations. Gi wanted to bring you some of her favourite moments in a series of ‘baby-sized’ episodes. So to kick off, we hear part of h...

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Alexandra Heminsley

Tuesday, 10 August 2021

In this episode, Gi meets writer and journalist Alexandra Heminsley. Gi hears about Alexandra’s experience of IVF, how a huge error in a test result affected her during pregnancy, and how she came to terms with the fact her then-husband was going to tr...

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Jake & Hannah Graf

Tuesday, 3 August 2021

Gi meets a couple The Guardian have named “The UK’s most influential LGBT Power Couple.” Captain Hannah Graf MBE is an Officer of the British Army serving with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. In 2013 she came out as a transgender woman a...

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Emma Barnett

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

From Woman’s Hour to Newsnight, today’s guest is broadcaster, journalist and writer Emma Barnett. Gi hears about Emma’s struggles with endometriosis, her IVF journey and learns how she was keen to retain her sense of self after giving birth to her so...

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Ade Adepitan and Linda Harrison

Tuesday, 20 July 2021

In this episode, Gi chats with sports pundit, TV presenter and Paralympic medallist Ade Adepitan and his wife, singer Linda Harrison.

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Greg Rutherford

Tuesday, 13 July 2021

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To kick off the new series, Gi is joined by Greg Rutherford, MBE, former track and field athlete who specialised in long jump. He represented Great Britain at the Olympics, World and European Championships, and England at the Commonwealth Games. He’s a...

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Millie Mackintosh

Tuesday, 13 April 2021

Wellness, fashion and former Made in Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh joins Gi this week to reflect on her first year as a mother. They discuss emotional wellbeing, reflux, cracked nipples and dealing with her baby's hip dysplasia diagnosis.

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Africa Daley-Clarke

Tuesday, 6 April 2021

This week's episode is with Africa Daley-Clarke AKA, The Vitamin D Project. Africa is an Interior Stylist and mother of three.

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Laura and Tom Hopper

Tuesday, 30 March 2021

This week Gi meets with long-time friends, actors Tom and Laura Hopper. They share their story of becoming parents and how they've dealt with their son's recent autism diagnosis.

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Kreena Dhiman

Tuesday, 23 March 2021

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Cancer, surrogacy and miracles that come in threes... Kreena Dhiman (of The Intended Parent podcast) shares the unique and hugely inspirational story of how she became a mother to four children.

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Steph McGovern

Tuesday, 16 March 2021

Journalist and TV presenter Steph McGovern joins Gi to talk about how she's juggled motherhood with her career – plus thoughts on Irish dancing and projectile watermelon!

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Jennifer Garner

Tuesday, 9 March 2021

Actress and mum of three, Jennifer Garner joins Gi to share her story of motherhood – and explains how her new film Yes Day is all about letting kids make the rules.

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Chloe and JB Gill

Tuesday, 2 March 2021

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This week Gi is joined by dancer and mum Chloe Gill alongside popstar husband JB Gill, from JLS. This episode contains discussions around difficult births and postpartum recovery – and may not be suitable for all listeners.

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Edith Bowman

Tuesday, 23 February 2021

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Gi is joined by presenter, podcaster and mum of two, Edith Bowman.

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Tanni Grey-Thompson

Tuesday, 16 February 2021

This week Gi is joined by presenter, politician and eleven time Paralympic gold medalist, Tanni Grey-Thompson.

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Richard and Judy

Tuesday, 9 February 2021

Gi is back for season 7 with TV legends Richard and Judy!

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Nozi Samela

Tuesday, 13 October 2020

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In this special bonus edition of Happy Mum Happy Baby, Gi is joined by @mothers2mothers Mentor, Nozi Samela. Nozi discusses how the organisation helped guide her through an HIV - positive diagnosis at 19 years old, when she was 6 months pregnant.

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Joe Wicks

Tuesday, 8 September 2020

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Joe Wicks returns to the podcast to discuss baby number two and becoming the nations lockdown PE teacher.

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Samantha Cameron

Tuesday, 1 September 2020

In the final episode of the series, Giovanna is joined by Samantha Cameron.

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Nigel Clarke

Tuesday, 25 August 2020

Gi is joined by fellow Baby Club presenter and Dadvenger, Nigel Clarke.

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Sally Phillips

Tuesday, 18 August 2020

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Actress, comedian and mum of three, Sally Phillips is Giovanna's guest this week.

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Liv Thorne AKA Liv's Alone

Tuesday, 11 August 2020

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Author Liv Thorne AKA Liv's Alone joins Giovanna to share her journey with sperm donation.

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Illy Morrison

Tuesday, 28 July 2020

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Giovanna is joined by midwife, mum and hypnobirthing teacher, Illy Morrison to discuss motherhood, birth rights, birth trauma and racial inequality in childbirth

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Lily Pebbles

Tuesday, 21 July 2020

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Lifestyle vlogger, Sunday Times bestseller and mum Lily Pebbles is this week's guest.

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Emma Bunton

Tuesday, 14 July 2020

1 seconds

This week's Happy Mum is Baby Spice AKA Emma Bunton!

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Dawn O' Porter

Tuesday, 7 July 2020

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Gi is joined by presenter, writer and mother of two, Dawn O'Porter.

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Paloma Faith

Tuesday, 30 June 2020

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Gi is joined by award winning solo artist Paloma Faith.

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Dope Black Mums

Tuesday, 23 June 2020

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This week Gi is joined by Endy McKay, Natalie Duvall and Carina White from Dope Black Mums.

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Cressida Cowell

Tuesday, 16 June 2020

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We're back for season 6 and to kick things off Gi is joined by celebrated children's author and the 2019 Children's Laureate, Cressida Cowell to discuss how raising a child is not too different from training a dragon!

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