Happy Mum Happy Baby

In celebration of Father's day, Gi's been digging through the archives again! She's put together some of her favourite chats from some of her favourite dads, including:

• Tom Fletcher on how miscarriage affects dads too
• Jeff Brazier on trying to give his kids what he didn't have growing up
• Paul C Brunson on men's emotional health
• Matt Willis on how fatherhood was a turning point in fighting addiction
• James Buckley on having an open dialogue with his teens

Plus, keep listening to hear a VIP guest - Max Fletcher talks about what makes a great dad!

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Our guest this week is personal trainer, podcaster, and former Made in Chelsea star Ryan Libbey!

When Ryan’s partner Louise Thompson gave birth to their son Leo, she faced severe complications and trauma that turned their worlds upside down. We spoke to Louise last year on the podcast and now it’s Ryan’s turn to share his story.

Ryan opens up to Gi about letting go of the pressure to always be the strong one in his family, and how showing up for himself was actually the key to showing up for Louise and Leo.

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We're very excited this week to welcome everyone's favourite Youtube couple to the studio - it's Rose and Rosie!

As a same-sex couple, finding information on how to start a family is not easy. Rose and Rosie open up to Gi about the challenges of navigating a heteronormative healthcare system, from choosing a sperm donor, to IUI vs IVF, and what it's like to be the 'other mother.'

Plus, they discuss feeling the pressure to get everything right as a same-sex parent, Rose’s struggle with feeling rejected by her son, and Rosie’s experience with postpartum depression.

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This week we welcome author, entrepreneur and mum of two Lottie Tomlinson to the Happy Mum Happy Baby studio!

Lottie opens up to Gi about losing her mum and how she has navigated her own parenting journey without her mum by her side.

Plus, Lottie reflects on finding her truest confidence since having her children and explains why she's no longer hiding behind beauty treatments.

Lottie's memoir Lucky Girl is available now!

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For a special episode dedicated to breast cancer awareness, this week Giovanna sits down with actress and mum of two, Ali Bastian

Last year, while breastfeeding her youngest daughter, Ali began experiencing severe pain and discovered a lump in her breast. Despite her concerns, she was told it was likely a blocked duct from feeding.

Ali opens up about what followed - her breast cancer diagnosis, chemotherapy, and a mastectomy. She reflects on what it meant to really show up for herself during that time, and the love and support she found in unexpected places in what can be an incredibly lonely journey.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion around cancer. If you think you may find this difficult to listen to, please choose another episode x

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WIth his iconic hit 'Mysterious Girl' turning 30 this year, we thought it was about time we caught up with dad of 5 Peter Andre!

This episode is full of heart, with Peter opening up to Gi about the overwhelming emotion of meeting each of his children for the first time, and how he's embraced being a newborn dad again in his fifties.

Plus, Peter reveals the one strict rule he's set for his teenagers, Junior and Princess, and reflects on the values instilled in him by his Jehovah’s Witness upbringing.

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This week Giovanna is joined by comedian and actor Cariad Lloyd.

Cariad is also the creator and host of the award-winning podcast Griefcast. She shares with Gi the profound impact of losing her father unexpectedly as a teenager and how that experience has shaped her life and work.

They also discuss the importance of language when talking about death and Cariad explains how she has approached conversations about her dad with her own children.

Look out for Cariad's debut picture book Where Did She Go?, a reassuring resource for any parent worried about discussing grief and death with their little one.

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Our guest this week is the hilarious radio & TV presenter Siân Welby!

Siân's career has gone from strength to strength over the years, and she opens up about wanting to hide her pregnancy out of fear she would be replaced at work.

Plus, the pressures of breastfeeding, 'too posh to push', and a case of mistaken midwife identity!

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On this week's episode of Parenting SOS, we’re joined by Dr. Mine Conkbayir. Mine is an expert in neuroscience and has worked in early childhood education and care for 25 years. She's also an ADHD mum of one.

Mine and Gi discuss how hormonal changes during pregnancy and postpartum can impact ADHD behaviours, and the importance of honest, supportive conversation between ADHD and non-ADHD parents and children.

Plus Mine answers your questions on all things ADHD.

You can listen to ‘I’m ADHD! No You’re Not!' Mine's hit podcast with husband Paul Whitehouse here.

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