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PODCAST

Happy Mum Happy Baby

Giovanna Fletcher

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

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44:14

Carrie Hope Fletcher & Joel Montague on stepping into...

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2025/12/16

It’s a true family affair on this week’s episode of Happy Mum Happy Baby!Gi’s sister-in-law Carrie Hope Fletcher and her husband Joel Montague stop by Gi's house for a very festive chat. The couple share what it’s like working together in their new roles in Elf The Musical, plus talk about how they prepared for the arrival of their now one-year-old daughter, Mabel.Don’t miss the second part of their conversation, coming next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:05:47

Nutritionist GQ Jordan: "recovering from a c-section...

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2025/12/09

This week Gi sits down with women's health nutritionist GQ Jordan, whose philosophy centres on listening to and nourishing your body - and making healthy eating feel simple and achievable.GQ opens up about her personal journey with IUI and IVF, sharing how nutrition can play a role in supporting our bodies through fertility treatment and beyond.She also opens up to Gi about her experience of baby loss and navigating grief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:06:44

Sophie Ellis-Bextor: five c-sections, Murder on the...

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2025/12/02

The queen of disco is in the house!Pop icon and mother of fiveSophie Ellis-Bextor joins Giovanna to chat motherhood, music, and everything in between.She tells Gi about falling pregnant with her son just 6 weeks into a new relationship, and shares her experiences with pre-eclampsia and caring for babies who battled sepsis and meningitis.Sophie's brilliant new albumPerimenopopis out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:02:49

Harriet Kemsley: "DON'T stay together for the kids"

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2025/11/25

Get ready for laughs, tears, and everything in between as Giovanna sits down with stand-up comedian Harriet Kemsley.Harriet opens up to Gi about the end of her marriage and why walking away was ultimately the best thing she could do for her family. She also talks about her PTSD and how it affected her during birth.Plus, Gi gets the inside scoop on Harriet’s new adventures in dating!Ps. Harriet is back on tour! Catch her in 2026 with her brand-new stand-up show Floozy. Hosted on Acast. See

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1:10:24

How can we help men and boys with their mental...

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2025/11/18

This November is Men's Mental Health Month so we're joined by the UK's Youth Metal Health Ambassador, Dr Alex George to discuss Paternal wellbeing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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54:43

From addiction to fatherhood: Jason Donovan on the...

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2025/11/11

Everybody needs good Neighbours — and this week, Gi’s joined by the ultimate one! Singer, actor, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat LEGEND Jason Donovan opens up about the highs and lows of fame, his struggle with addiction, and the life-changing decision he made after becoming a dad for the first time.Plus, he opens up about the challenges and rewards of watching his three children grow up and what they've taught him about trusting the process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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1:10:08

Pixie Lott: “I’m ready to have this baby… let’s make...

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2025/11/04

Turn It Up as this week we’re joined by perhaps our most pregnant guest yet...? the incredible singer and pop superstar, Pixie Lott!Pixie chats with Gi about her second pregnancy, from what it’s like to perform while heavily pregnant to how she’s helping her toddler get ready to become a big sibling.Plus, Pixie opens up about how meditation has helped her through some of life’s tougher moments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:15:32

Keira Knightley: "I was suddenly pregnant doing an...

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2025/10/28

Roll out the red carpet because this week we welcome the one and onlyKeira Knightley to the Happy Mum Happy Baby studio!She's known all around the world for her unforgettable roles inPride and Prejudice,Love Actually,Pirates of the CaribbeanandBend It Like Beckham (just to name a few!). Now a proud mum of two, Keira sits down with Giovanna for a brilliantly unfiltered conversation about the highs and lows of motherhood.Expect laughter, honesty, and a whole lot of heart — this is Keira Knightley as

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43:28

Giovanna Joins Joel Dommett on ‘And The Award Goes...

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2025/10/22

Subscribe to ‘And The Award Goes To…’ hereIn this bonus episode, Giovanna appears on a brand new podcast, ‘And The Award Goes To….’. It’s the awards show that’s also a podcast, where guests dish out five awards across five categories created especially for herSo listen in, as Gi offers up her winners for a whole host of awards, including the Best Line From a Film, the Best Way to Keep The Kids Entertained and The Best Gift For a Father Who is Approaching Middle Age!On Spotify:

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1:02:10

The ultimate guide to preparing for birth: Parenting...

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2025/10/21

For this month's Parenting SOS, Gi is joined by the wonderful Midwife Pip to chat all things pregnancy and postpartum.From the rollercoaster of pregnancy hormones to who is actually in the delivery room, Pip shares what to expect every step of the way. Plus, she sets the record straight on some of the biggest birth myths, like does having sex actually induce labour??A must-listen for anyone getting ready to welcome their little one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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54:58

Tess Daly: " the show must go on, no matter what"

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2025/10/14

Put your feet up and get cosy, this episode of Happy Mum Happy Baby comes straight to you from Gi’s sofa! And who better to join her than Mrs Saturday Night, Tess Daly!Tess has been a familiar face on our screens for over two decades, but what does motherhood look like beyond the glitter of the Strictly ballroom?Gi and Tess dive into sleepless nights, the trials and triumphs of raising teenagers, and the importance of friendships in motherhood.Plus Tess describes the whirlwind of returning to live

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1:10:37

Natalie Cassidy beyond Albert Square: grief, body...

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2025/10/07

They don't get more iconic than this... this week Giovanna welcomes EastEnders legend and ultimate hun, Natalie Cassidy!Natalie and Gi talk about growing up in the public eye, the rollercoaster of raising teens, and how her feelings about her body image have shifted over the years.Plus, Natalie opens up about navigating grief after the death of her parents.You can read more about Natalie's journey in her memoir Happy Days, out October 9th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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54:56

Joanna Page on placenta praevia, babies on set, and...

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2025/09/30

This week on Happy Mum Happy Babywe say hiya to actress, presenter and mother of four Joanna Page!Joanna opens up to Gi about life after Gavin & Stacey, and shares how she juggles the chaos of raising four children (and many pets!) alongside her acting career.She also reflects on the complications she faced during pregnancy, as well as her experience of becoming pregnant again at 44.Joanna's new autobiography Lush!: My Story - From Swansea to Stacey and Everything in Between is available now

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40:42

Why do I feel so lonely? Parenting SOS with Michelle...

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2025/09/23

94% of new mums experience loneliness... but you don’t have to go through it alone.This month on Parenting SOS, Gi sits down with Michelle Kennedy, founder and CEO of networking app Peanut. Together, they explore why motherhood can feel so isolating, and what it means to build a village.Plus, Michelle answers your questions and shares some simple, practical ways to start creating meaningful connections in your everyday life.Michelle's new book It Takes A Village is the essential parenting guide that

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1:04:57

Davina McCall on motherhood, finding love again, and...

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2025/09/16

Back in 2018, the iconic Davina McCall kicked off the second series ofHappy Mum Happy Baby. And now… she’s back!!The legendary TV host behind some of the UK’s biggest reality shows and a fierce advocate for women’s health joins Gi once again for an honest and unfiltered conversation about childbirth, motherhood, and the realities of womanhood.She also opens up about undergoing brain surgery last year, sharing what that experience has taught her and how recovery is reshaping the way she sees

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1:21:58

Ali Harris on baby loss and the importance of...

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2025/09/09

On this week's episode, Giovanna sits down with author Ali Harris for a deeply moving conversation about love, loss and finding hope through grief.Ali carried her third child, Poppy, for just under twenty-four weeks until the day she delivered her, knowing she had already died. She opens up to Gi about navigating this loss, and how she has channeled that pain,healing, and hope into writing. Her latest novel received countless rejections - “no one wants to read about baby loss'. But Ali was

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1:03:50

Denise Lewis on feeling professional isolation after...

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2025/09/02

Olympic champion, presenter and author Dame Denise Lewis joins us this week for an inspiring chat about balancing ambition and career with motherhood.Denise discusses the lack of support she experienced in the sporting world when she became pregnant at the peak of her career.Plus, she recounts an unexpected chapter in her life when, at 46, symptoms she attributed to perimenopause were actually signs of her fourth pregnancy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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56:41

Sophie Kasaei: Staying positive during fertility...

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2025/08/26

We're very excited this week to be joined by Geordie Shore legend Sophie Kasaei! Sophie first graced our screens in 2011 as part of the OG Geordie Shore cast and is now using her platform to shine a light on the many different journeys to parenthood.Sophie opens up to Gi about her personal struggle with conceiving, the emotional highs and lows she's experienced so far, and the impact it’s had on her relationship with TOWIE’s Jordan Brook.Sending love and support to anyone that may be on this journey

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48:39

How can I ease back-to-school anxiety? Parenting SOS...

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2025/08/19

Returning to school after the summer holidays can be an anxious time for many children. So for this month's Parenting SOS, we invited child anxiety specialist and author of Help! My Child's Anxiety is Giving me Anxiety Saskia Joss to the studio to help us make the back-to-school transition as smooth as possible.Saskia ad Gi talk about some of the reasons why children might feel anxious about returning to school, and what we can do to support them. Plus, Saskia offers guidance for addressing

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52:51

Marcel Somerville: communication and respect is the...

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2025/08/12

This week Giovanna is joined by musician and father of one Marcel Somerville!First finding fame in the early 2000s with Blazin’ Squad, Marcel went on to appear on our screens in Love Island and then Love Island: All stars.He opens up to Gi about prioritising his son throughout his marriage breakup, his Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis, and how he really feels about his return to the Love Island Villa.Marcel's new single What I Did For Love is out now! And you can catch Marcel at The Blazin’ Squad Brunch,

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