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PODCAST

The Scummy Mummies Podcast

Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn

A comedy chat show for less-than-perfect parents. Hosted by comedians Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn and featuring guest parenting experts, comedians and authors. The podcast covers the big issues affecting modern parents - from fish fingers to farting, to play-dates and pelvic floors. Expect frank and funny chat as well as wine, laughter and sophisticated boob jokes. Check out our Scummy Mummies Blog and dates for our Live Comedy Shows - www.scummymummies.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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Episode 180: Lockdown Special: Helen's news,...

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2020/06/23

JUST THE TWO OF US! For only the fourth time in Scummy Mummies history, there is no guest for this episode - it’s just us dickheads. We’re meeting up in our cosy bubble to share some personal news, and to talk about how we’ve found lockdown. We share our coping strategies, and what we do on the days we’re really not coping very well at all, actually. Find out how we’re getting on with homeschooling, hear about the newest member of Helen’s family, and learn what Ellie's been doing beside her parents'

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47:59

Episode 141: Ortis Deley talks gadgets and vadgets

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2020/06/18

CLASSIC EPISODE! We are re-releasing this fabulous episode from 2018 with the brilliant Ortis Deley. This episode is full of laughs and nonsense, plus some excellent tech chat and talk about the charity Practical Action, an organisation which we support. Enjoy. Episode Details: Our guest for this episode isOrtisDeley, off of CBBC and The Gadget Show! He tells us about how he manages tech time in his house, the best and stupidest gadgets he's ever seen, and whether we really need a wet wipe warmer.We

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37:09

Episode 179: Helping kids with anxiety with Dr Angharad

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2020/06/09

How can we help our children handle their worries? What's the best way to deal with bullying? Is it realistic to want kids to be happy all the time? Answering all these questions and more is the brilliant DrAngharadRudkin!She tells us about her work as a child psychologist, and how having kids herself changed the way she deals with parents. We find out why it's important to think about our core values, and how to help children manage their friendships. Plus, we discover what to do if your child's

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39:31

Episode 112: Fashion Chat with Style Me Sunday

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2020/06/04

OLD GOLD! We are bringing this classic episode back for you because it is one of our favourites and we love the work of Natalie Lee aka Style Me Sunday. This was recorded back in 2017 and Natalie has now gone onto to be a mega-star on Instagram. On her account @stylemesunday she speaks openly about body positivity, female pleasure, race and diversity in fashion. If you are not following her, do so immediately! Enjoy.Episode details:She's a stylist, a mother, an ex-midwife, and a woman with strong

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178: Rob da Bank on festivals, fatherhood, and Mr Tumble

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2020/05/26

How do you parent your kids when you were raised strictly, but you're a hippy at heart? How does it feel to be the second most famous person on the Isle of Wight? And what's Mr Tumble REALLY like? Answering all these questions is the amazingDJ RobDaBank!We talk about how music was his escape when growing up in a rural backwater, and why, as an adult, he decided to make his kids live in a rural backwater. We learn howRobended up with four kids under 10, and why Fred Siriex is in charge of his family

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Episode 147: How to be a Better Parent with Philippa...

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2020/05/21

OLD GOLD! As we are all in a new era of parenting in a pandemic, we thought that we would re-release this episode with the fabulous psychotherapist Philippa Perry. This was recorded back in early 2019, when we could all hug each other, but listening to this will be like having an audible hug. Enjoy! Podcast Details:Is your child a Dandelion or an Orchid? What's the one piece of advice every new parent needs to hear? And how do you get kids to put their bloody shoes on? Answering these questions is

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177: Dr Ranj - The Lost Episode

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2020/05/12

In 2017, we put out a podcast with the legendary Dr Ranj. It was funny, fabulous, and filthy - just like him. However, for reasons lost in the mists of time, we were forced to take it down. But now, by populardemand... It's BACK.Listen now to find out what Ranj is really thinking when he watches a woman give birth. He tells us the funniest thing that ever happened to him in A&E, and even gives us some actual medical advice - including what every parent should have in their bathroom cabinet, and

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Episode 176: Colonialism, comedy, and raising...

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2020/04/28

Our guest for this episode is the amazing Njambi McGrath - comedian, author, childbirth expert, and mum. We cover everything from dirty underpants and bringing up mixed race kids to culturally problematic wallpaper and nits.Njambi tells us about her fantastic book,Through the Leopard's Gaze, which is all about her experience of growing up in Kenya and surviving family abuse. We discuss the trials of dealing with teenagers, and Njambi shares her ultimate parenting tip.Through the Leopard's Gazeisout

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41:32

Episode 116: The Supermum Myth with Dr Rachel and Anya

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2020/04/23

OLD GOLD! In these tricky times of homeschooling and isolation, we thought we would re-release this special podcast on The Supermum Myth. Psychologist Dr Rachel Andrew and Anya Hayes provide reassuring advice to overcome anxiety and celebrate imperfection. There's no such thing as a perfect mum, so why do so many of us keep trying to be one? This episode is all about learning to overcome anxiety, ditch the guilt, and embrace imperfection.Helping us out are psychologist Dr Rachel Andrew and writer

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43:54

175: Sex, strippers and LOLs with Cat and Nat

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2020/04/14

Full disclosure: this may be theloudest, fastest, funniest, filthiest podcast we've ever done. We were thrilled to meet the amazing Cat and Nat, and none of us could stop talking the whole time. Definitely not one to listen to with the kids around - pour yourself a wine, lock the toilet door, and strap in...This episode starts with a very strong chat about whether we've looked at our own downstairses, and doesn't get any more highbrow from there. We talk about everything from friendship, being in a

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Greatest Hits VOL 3 - Steph Douglas, Simon London,...

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2020/04/12

OLD GOLD! Time to revisit some of our favourite bits from the last seven years of scumminess. If you're new to the podcast: welcome! This will give you an idea of what we're all about. If you're an old friend: welcome back! Let's have a laugh all over again.Greatest Hits VOL 3 features Simon London, who talks about his experience of being adopted as a black child by a white family.Steph Douglas, otherwise known as the boss of Don't Buy Her Flowers, talks about how having a third child has affected

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43:54

Episode 113: Anxiety Special with Clemmie Telford and...

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2020/04/09

Episode 113: Anxiety Special with Clemmie Telford and Anna Williamson (Re-release)Hello there, as we are facing such strange times, we thought we would re-release this special podcast from 2017, as it has great tips about dealing with anxiety and how we can help our mental health. Clemmie and Anna provide fantastic advice and there are plenty of laughs, too. Cheers Ellie and Helen xxPodcast Details:How do you know if you suffer from anxiety? What does a panic attack feel like? Is Instagram affecting

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20:33

Greatest Hits VOL 2 - Mother Pukka, Afrosa Ahmed,...

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2020/04/05

OLD GOLD! Let's take a trip back in time and enjoy some of our favourite bits from the archive. This selection of highlights is designed to give new listeners a taste of the Scummy Mummies Podcast, and old friends a good laugh all over again.Greatest Hits VOL 2 features Anna Whitehouse, aka top influencer and flexible working campaigner Mother Pukka. We've got Afrosa Ahmed, who talks about being a Muslim in modern Britain, and wonders how she's supposed to stop terrorism when she can't even make her

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54:36

Episode 138: Sex, self-love and being a boss with...

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2020/04/02

OLD GOLD! We love this episode so much, we thought we would release it again! For newcomers to the podcast - we know you will love it, and for those who are longtime fans, we are sure you will enjoy listening to one of our most favourite guests! Hope you're all well, sending lots of scummy love, Helen and Ellie xxx. How do you raise strong girls? What's the best way to avoid Mum Guilt? What term would Nigerians use to describe teabagging? Answering all these questions is the amazing Kemi Telford!We

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174: Legal eagle special with Sarah Langford

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2020/03/31

In this episode, we talk to ace barrister and author Sarah Langford. She gives us some tips for getting divorced, tells us what it's like to defend really bad people, and answers our stupid questions about her wig. We play a new game, Grime and Punishment, and discuss our favourite Monopoly pieces.Sarah's superb book, In Your Defence, is out now. She is on Twitter@wigsandwordsand Instagram@sarahlangfordwrites.SAFETY NOTICE: This podcast was recorded pre-lockdown, no worries lads.We're on Twitter

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17:57

Greatest Hits VOL 1 - Jane Garvey, Shaun Dooley,...

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2020/03/29

OLD GOLD! This special taster episode features highlights from some of our favourite podcasts of yesteryear. If you're a new listener, this should give you an idea of what we're all about.If you're an old friend, you've probably forgotten these bits anyway, so why not have a laugh all over again?GreatestHitsVOL 1 features Jane Garvey, off of Radio 4's Woman's Hour, and Ellie exposing herself. The hilarious actor Shaun Dooley reveals that although he was great in Broadchurch, he can't do accents for

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Bonus episode: Corona Special with Dr Angharad Rudkin

The Scummy Mummies Podcast ·

2020/03/19

What times we live in! Seeing as everything's all bollocksed up anyway, we thought we might as well break with our usual publishing schedule, and put out a little bonus episode.It features the brilliant Dr Angharad Rudkin, who is an awesome child psychologist. We quizzed her about how to talk to our kids about the corona virus, how to handle their worries, and dealing with our own anxieties. We also chat about how we're managing the whole thing, and share our favourite straws for clutching at.We are

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58:57

Episode 173: Sofie Hagen on fat activism and being funny

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2020/03/17

Episode 173: Sofie Hagen on fat activism and being funnyShe's a multi-award winningcomedian, an author, podcaster, activist and fashion designer - it's the amazingSofie Hagen!She tells us all about how a need for revenge initially inspired her move from Denmark to the UK. We hear how she feels about Brexit, and learn some mindblowing things about a feet-themed website and the world's best mayor. Then it's time for some chat about Sofie's role in the fat liberation movement, and why she's not a big

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39:18

Episode 172: Getting Outdoors with Julia Bradbury

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2020/03/03

Our guest for this episode is TV presenter, rambler and all round legendJuliaBradbury!We talk about her love of walking and her favourite places to visit in England, and try to persuade her to come to Catford. There's some parenting chat -Juliadiscusses her experience of going through IVF, along with the pros and cons of being an older mum. We find out about her biggest parenting challenge, and hear some very scummy confessions. Plus, we play a stupid game, and Ellie offends an entire nation.You can

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41:49

Episode 171: Fashion Special with Does My Bum Look 40...

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2020/02/18

What is a buffet dress, and why do we all need one? How can the Power of Three rule transform our wardrobe? Is leopard print over? Answering all these questions are Instagram superstars Kat Farmer and Pascale Banks, aka @doesmybumlook40 and @style_mum!We talk all things fashion, from predictions for what this year’s Zara spotty dress will be to our favourite jogging bottoms. Plus we find out which essential items it’s worth investing in.Then it’s time for mum chat. Pascale talks about parenting twin

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