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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, th...
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Making a Midwife: Inside the Delivery Room
To celebrate the international day of the midwife we’ve got something very special for you — the very first episode of our brand-new miniseries!
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Life of a Midwife: Due 5th May!
We’ve got a special delivery coming your way… a brand-new miniseries!
Life of a Midwife brings you raw, honest, and deeply personal stories fro...
Hannah Witton on Pregnancy with a Stoma: What It’s Really Like
This week Giovanna sits down with creator and OG YouTuber Hannah Witton!
Hannah opens up about navigating motherhood while living with long-term...
'I Was Told the Problem Was Me’: Raising My Autistic Daughter
Catherine Simpson thought she was failing as a mother throughout the first 10 years of her daughter Nina's life. After a decade of misdiagnosis, blame...
Comedian Emma Doran: Pregnant at 18 in a Convent School
In this episode Giovanna sits down with comedian, author, and podcaster Emma Doran.
Emma reflects on becoming pregnant as a teenager while atte...
Vicky Pattison: What If I’m Not a Good Mum?
When it comes to having children, what happens when you’re just not sure?
This week, Vicky Pattison and husband Ercan Ramadan join Gi for a chat...
How Jake Humphrey's ‘Horrible’ School Days Made Him a Better Parent
This week, we welcome broadcaster, High Performance Podcast host, and father of two, Jake Humphrey, to the studio.
Jake and Giovanna share their...
Why Hannah East Talks About Her Loss on Stage
In this episode, Gi sits down with comedian Hannah East to talk about the chaos of parenting three children.
Hannah shares her unique career jou...
Inside Debbie Bright’s Life as a Foster Carer
In this episode, Giovanna sits down with Debbie Bright for an eye-opening conversation about what it’s really like to be a foster carer.
Best k...
Chessie King on the shocking reality of IVF costs
Our guest this week is presenter and author Chessie King!
Chessie opens up to Giovanna about navigating her husband’s postnatal depression and t...
Steve Backshall: ‘it’s a terrible time to be a parent’
This week, Giovanna is joined by adventurer and explorer Steve Backshall
Steve and Gi catch up on family life as he reflects on his childhood a...
Episode 300: The Emma Willis Takeover
One huge milestone. One unforgettable twist 👀
To celebrate 300 incredible episodes of Happy Mum Happy Baby, Giovanna finally finds herself on t...
I survived postpartum psychosis — here's what I want you to know
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains explicit discussion surrounding issues including depression, postpartum psychosis and suicidal thoughts. This m...
Three babies, zero filters: Charlotte Dawson on pregnancy & postpartum life
This week, Giovanna is joined by the brilliantly funny reality star and mum of three, Charlotte Dawson!
Charlotte opens up to Gi about honouring...
Default Parenting Hell with Lou Beckett
This week on Happy Mum Happy Baby, Giovanna chats with the brilliant Lou Beckett!
Lou opens up about the pressures of breastfeeding, and shares...
Denise Van Outen on dating as a mum: “if they disapprove, you’ll know”
National treasure of stage and screen Denise Van Outen joins Giovanna this week!
Denise and Gi chat about their stagey childhoods and the impact...
From addiction to manifestation: how motherhood saved Roxie Nafousi
This week, Giovanna is joined by manifestation expert and two-time Sunday Times bestselling author, Roxie Nafousi!
Roxie opens up about her turb...
Our daughter was seriously ill… until her brother saved her life
Being able to share incredible stories is a huge reason why we do this podcast.
Last year, Giovanna read Lifeblood: A Mother in Search of Hope b...
Leanne Quigley on filming The Traitors and the life-changing moment that followed (2/2)
Leanne Quigley is back for part two of her extraordinary conversation - if you haven't already heard part 1 you can listen here.
In this episode...
The Traitors winner Leanne Quigley on giving birth three and a half months early (1/2)
We’re hooked once again on the new series of The Traitors, so it felt only right that we sit down with Season 3 champion, Leanne Quigley for a chat on...
New Year Special: UNRELEASED moments from 2025
This special episode features never-before-heard snippets from some of our favourite conversations, including: Dr Emily MacDonagh on the importance of...
Carrie Hope Fletcher & Joel Montague: how to perform when you're sleep deprived (part 2)
Carrie and Joel are back for part 2 of their Christmassy chat!
This time, we hear about the birth of their daughter Mabel, the challenges of sle...
Carrie Hope Fletcher & Joel Montague on stepping into their greatest roles yet (part 1)
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...
Nutritionist GQ Jordan: "recovering from a c-section changed my attitude to health"
This week Gi sits down with women's health nutritionist GQ Jordan, whose philosophy centres on listening to and nourishing your body - and making heal...
Sophie Ellis-Bextor: five c-sections, Murder on the Dance Floor, and the power of Perimenopop
The queen of disco is in the house!
Pop icon and mother of five Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins Giovanna to chat motherhood, music, and everything in...
Harriet Kemsley: "DON'T stay together for the kids"
Get ready for laughs, tears, and everything in between as Giovanna sits down with stand-up comedian Harriet Kemsley.
Harriet opens up to Gi abou...
How can we help men and boys with their mental health? Parenting SOS with Dr Alex George.
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.
From addiction to fatherhood: Jason Donovan on the letter that changed his life
Everybody needs good Neighbours — and this week, Gi’s joined by the ultimate one! Singer, actor, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat LEG...
Pixie Lott: “I’m ready to have this baby… let’s make it happen RIGHT now!”
Turn It Up as this week we’re joined by perhaps our most pregnant guest yet...? the incredible singer and pop superstar, Pixie Lott!
Pix...
Keria Knightley: "I was suddenly pregnant doing an Oscar campaign"
Roll out the red carpet because this week we welcome the one and only Keira Knightley to the Happy Mum Happy Baby studio!
She's known all around...
Giovanna Joins Joel Dommett on ‘And The Award Goes To…’!!
Subscribe to ‘And The Award Goes To…’ here
In this bonus episode, Giovanna appears on a brand new podcast, ‘And The Award Goes To….’. It’s the a...
The ultimate guide to preparing for birth: Parenting SOS with Midwife Pip
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...
Tess Daly: " the show must go on, no matter what"
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...
Natalie Cassidy beyond Albert Square: grief, body image, and motherhood
They don't get more iconic than this... this week Giovanna welcomes EastEnders legend and ultimate hun, Natalie Cassidy!
Natalie and Gi talk abo...
Joanna Page on placenta praevia, babies on set, and tandem breastfeeding
This week on Happy Mum Happy Baby we say hiya to actress, presenter and mother of four Joanna Page!
Joanna opens up to Gi about life after Gavin...
Why do I feel so lonely? Parenting SOS with Michelle Kennedy
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 Kenn...
Davina McCall on motherhood, finding love again, and recovering from brain surgery
Back in 2018, the iconic Davina McCall kicked off the second series of Happy Mum Happy Baby. And now… she’s back!!
The legendary TV host behind...
Ali Harris on baby loss and the importance of honouring grief
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.
Denise Lewis on feeling professional isolation after becoming a mum
Olympic champion, presenter and author Dame Denise Lewis joins us this week for an inspiring chat about balancing ambition and career with motherhood....
Sophie Kasaei: Staying positive during fertility struggles
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 Sho...