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The Netmums Podcast

The award-nominated podcast with an unvarnished take on parenting, featuring well-known guests. Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry chat with celebrities, authors and public figures about birth stories, parenting fails, teen troubles and everything in between.

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36:25

S16 Ep2: Dr Punam Krishan on maternal mental health...

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2025/05/13

This episode of The Netmums Podcast features the insightful Dr. Punam Krishan, a busy GP, mum of two, and a familiar face on BBC Morning Live. As we mark Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, Dr. Punam shares her personal journey through motherhood, touching on sensitive themes such as birth trauma, maternal mental health, and the challenges faced by new parents. The conversation covers: - The Reality of Maternal Mental Health: Dr. Punam opens up about her own experiences with postnatal

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36:38

S16 Ep3: Hugs, Hormones, and Heartfelt Chats: Myleene...

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2025/05/13

In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry are thrilled to welcome back the fabulous Myleene Klass, a multi-talented presenter, musician, and mum of three. Myleene shares her candid experiences of parenting, the challenges of raising teenagers, and the joys of embracing the chaos of family life.The conversation covers: - The Reality of Parenting Chaos: Myleene opens up about her bustling household, juggling a teenager preparing for university with younger children and

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40:26

S16 Ep1: Major Mum Hacks with Casey Major Bunce:...

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2025/04/29

In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry are joined by the brilliant Casey Major Bunce, a mother of four and the creative mind behind Major Mum Hacks. Casey shares her incredible journey through motherhood, offering practical tips and life hacks that can save time, money, and sanity for busy families.The conversation covers: - The Reality of Family Holidays: Wendy opens up about her family's lack of overseas holidays and the honesty behind the struggles many parents

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57:25

S15 Ep11: Teen Accounts: Meta’s Tara Hopkins explains...

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2025/04/09

In this special bonus episode of The Netmums Podcast, guest host Louise Burke, our Editorial Director, delves into a crucial topic for modern parents: keeping our teens safe online. Joined by Tara Hopkins, Meta's Global Director of Public Policy and a fellow parent, they discuss the success of the Teen Accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger, designed to protect young users as they navigate social media.The conversation highlights: - Understanding Teen Accounts: Tara explains the features

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43:58

S15 Ep10: Juggling kids, puppies, and binge-worthy...

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2025/03/25

In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry are joined by the absolutely delightful Alex Jones, renowned TV presenter, podcaster and mum of three, best known for her work on The One Show. In this super down to earth chat Alex shares her experiences of motherhood, the joys and challenges of raising young children (and pets!) and her recent move to the countryside.The conversation covers: - Birthday Reflections: Alex discusses her recent birthday celebrations and the

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48:36

S15 Ep9: Emma Barnett on maternity leave: The highs,...

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2025/03/18

In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry welcome the incredibly insightful Emma Barnett, an award-winning journalist and broadcaster known for her work on BBC Radio 4's Today programme and Women's Hour. Emma, a mother of two, shares her experiences surrounding maternity leave and the often-unspoken realities of motherhood.The conversation includes: - The Reality of Maternity Leave: Emma discusses the challenges of feeling both isolated and in need of connection

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25:18

S15 Ep8: Embracing the madness: Vogue Williams the...

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2025/03/11

In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy and Alison are joined by the fabulous Vogue Williams, a busy mum of three, wife to Spencer Matthew, and the host of the popular podcasts My Therapist Ghosted Me and Never Live it Down. Vogue opens up about her parenting experiences, sharing the joys and challenges of raising her children while managing a hectic career. The conversation covers a range of topics, including: - Milestones in Parenting: Alison reflects on her 14-year-old's newfound

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47:24

S15 Ep7: Sarah Beeny with son Charlie: Tackling tough...

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2025/03/04

In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy and Alison are joined by the fabulous television presenter Sarah Beeny and one of her four sons, Charlie Beeny, for a very lively chat about parenting, communication and tackling tricky topics at home.Sarah shares insights from her new podcast, ‘Seriously?! With Sarah Beeney’, where she dives into conversations with her family about everything from sexting and OnlyFans, to gender identity and the menopause. They talk about how their open communication

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28:25

S15 Ep6: From Dragon's Den to family life: Sara...

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2025/02/25

In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry welcome Sara Davies MBE, renowned for her role on Dragon's Den and her new BBC series, The Big Idea Works. Sara shares her parenting journey, navigating business and parenting life with two energetic boys.Sara offers her insights around the challenges of letting go as a fellow parent, reflecting particularly the differences between older and younger siblings. The chat delves into: - Entrepreneurial spirit: Sara's youngest son

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25:38

S15 Ep5: Oritse Williams on embracing vulnerability...

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2025/02/18

In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy and Alison chat with Oritse Williams from JLS about his wild ride into fatherhood. Oritse spills the beans on the highs of baby Shiva and the lows of sleepless nights and nappy disasters. He gets real about the tough times, including the heartbreak of two miscarriages, and how keeping his wife’s pregnancy under wraps was a protective move for their mental health. Oritse also dives into the tricky topic of dads showing their feelings, sharing how it’s

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43:11

S15 Ep4: Smartphone Free Childhood Founders Daisy...

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2025/02/11

Netmums hosts Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry join smartphone-free campaigners Daisy Greenwell and Joe Ryrie to discuss whether a smartphone free childhood is the right approach for our children today.Daisy and Joe started the Smartphone Free Childhood campaign in February 2024, after one Whatsapp message went viral and later grew into a movement with over 200,000 members! They talk about their journey from being concerned parents to leading a national campaign, tackling the challenges and

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29:18

S15 Ep3: Charlie Brooks on parenting challenges,...

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2025/02/04

In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, we welcome Charlie Brooks, best known for her iconic role as Janine Butcher in the BBC soap EastEnders. Charlie opens up about her parenting journey and the challenges of raising a daughter in today’s world.The conversation dives deep into the complexities of modern parenting, touching on themes of independence, self-identity, and the ever-present mum guilt. Charlie shares her insights on: - Parenting styles: Charlie discusses the pros and cons of being a

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30:18

S15 Ep2: Peter Andre talks fatherhood at 50, mental...

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2025/01/28

Peter Andre is back at Netmums HQ! Join Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry for a catch-up with returning guest,Peter Andre, to talk all things family life, parenthood, and life in the spotlight.The much-loved singer, actor, and TV personality, opens up about his journey as a dad to five children – from parenting baby Arabella to his teenagers. Peter is as candid as ever – this is a brilliant listen! He talks: Fatherhood at 50: Peter shares how his perspective on parenting has evolved, the

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47:05

S15 Ep1: Body confidence campaigners Laura Adlington...

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2025/01/21

Welcome to a new series of The Netmums Podcast with Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry! To kick off Series 15, we're diving headfirst into the world of body confidence, diet culture, and New Year's resolutions with the inspiring Laura Adlington and Lottie Drynan. Known for their advocacy in self-esteem and body positivity through their social platforms, podcast and live shows, these ladies are here to challenge the norms and celebrate every body type.Laura and Lottie share their personal journeys

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37:04

S14 Ep11: Choosing Childcare with Confidence:...

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2024/11/26

In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry are joined by early years expert Jenny Shaw from Busy Bees Nurseries. They talk about the challenges and joys of choosing the right childcare, and how Busy Bees' new “Bee Curious” curriculum is setting children up for success through playful learning.Jenny shares her insights from over 25 years in early years education, discussing the importance of trust between parents and educators, and how nurseries like Busy Bees focus on

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26:06

S14 Ep10: Oti Mabuse on premature birth, parenthood,...

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2024/11/19

Wendy and Alison sit down with the multi-talented Oti Mabuse. Known for her dazzling performances on Strictly Come Dancing and her role as a judge on Dancing on Ice, Oti opens up about her journey into motherhood, her experiences with a premature birth, and how she's balancing family life with her flourishing career. Oti shares the story of her daughter's early arrival and the unexpected challenges her family faced during those initial weeks in the neonatal unit. She talks about the support she

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35:58

S14 Ep9: Charlene White - Christmas, culture, and...

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2024/11/12

Join Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry on The Netmums Podcast for a chat with Charlene White. You might know her as an ITV News presenter and Loose Women host, but today she's dishing out her thoughts on parenting, cultural identity, and handling the hustle and bustle of modern life. Charlene talks about the ups and downs of raising her two children, alongside a busy career. She opens up about her Caribbean roots and how they shape her parenting style, with a focus on good manners, discipline, and

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40:46

S14 Ep8: Katie Price on motherhood and life in the...

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2024/11/05

Welcome to another episode of The Netmums Podcast with your hosts, Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry. This week, we have an incredible guest who needs no introduction – the one and only Katie Price. Join us as we catch up with Katie about her life over the past three years, her journey with adult ADHD diagnosis, and her experiences as a mother to five children. Katie opens up about the changes in the entertainment industry over the last 30 years, reflecting on her career from the early days of

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39:52

S14 Ep7: Alastair Campbell - Parenting, Politics, and...

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2024/10/29

In this lively episode of The Netmums Podcast, hosts Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry welcome the versatile Alastair Campbell, renowned for his significant contributions to politics and media, and now an author seeking to motivate the younger generation. Alastair offers his insights on balancing parenting with a demanding career, the importance of being present, and how his unique career journey has shaped his children's upbringing.Alastair introduces his latest book, "Alastair Campbell Talks

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38:44

S14 Ep6: Bryony Gordon - Embracing Imperfection in...

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2024/10/22

Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry chat to journalist, marathon runner, podcaster, and author Bryony Gordon. Known for her no nonsense discussions on mental health, Bryony shares her insights on parenting, sobriety, and the importance of embracing life's ups and downs. Bryony opens up about her journey as a mum, reflecting on the challenges of raising a child while managing her own mental health. She discusses the significance of teaching children resilience, her views on 'wine o'clock' culture, and

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