Happy Mum

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 other instead. Each episode is truly unique yet unifying. No topic is out of bounds, therefore this podcast is essential listening for any parent seeking solidarity and support.

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336 episodes
Updated July 28

Episodes336

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Aug 17, 2021 · 52 min
Harps Kaur
Today Gi is chatting to blogger Harps Kaur. They discuss Harps’ experiences of post-natal depression after giving birth to her son Arjun and the impact of her son Saajan’s surprise Down's Syndrome diagnosis.In Harps’ blog ‘Baby Brain Memoirs,’ ...
Aug 12, 2021 · 14 min
Baby-size: Emma Willis
Throughout the last seven series of Happy Mum Happy Baby, there have been some amazing, informative and moving conversations.Gi wanted to bring you some of her favourite moments in a series of ‘baby-sized’ episodes. So to kick off, we hear part of h...
Aug 10, 2021 · 55 min
Alexandra Heminsley
In this episode, Gi meets writer and journalist Alexandra Heminsley. Gi hears about Alexandra’s experience of IVF, how a huge error in a test result affected her during pregnancy, and how she came to terms with the fact her then-husband was going to tr...
Aug 3, 2021 · 43 min
Jake & Hannah Graf
Gi meets a couple The Guardian have named “The UK’s most influential LGBT Power Couple.” Captain Hannah Graf MBE is an Officer of the British Army serving with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. In 2013 she came out as a transgender woman a...
Jul 27, 2021 · 56 min
Emma Barnett
From Woman’s Hour to Newsnight, today’s guest is broadcaster, journalist and writer Emma Barnett. Gi hears about Emma’s struggles with endometriosis, her IVF journey and learns how she was keen to retain her sense of self after giving birth to her so...
Jul 20, 2021 · 56 min
Ade Adepitan and Linda Harrison
In this episode, Gi chats with sports pundit, TV presenter and Paralympic medallist Ade Adepitan and his wife, singer Linda Harrison.
Jul 13, 2021 · 1 hr
Greg Rutherford
To kick off the new series, Gi is joined by Greg Rutherford, MBE, former track and field athlete who specialised in long jump. He represented Great Britain at the Olympics, World and European Championships, and England at the Commonwealth Games. He’s a...
Apr 13, 2021 · 54 min
Millie Mackintosh
Wellness, fashion and former Made in Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh joins Gi this week to reflect on her first year as a mother. They discuss emotional wellbeing, reflux, cracked nipples and dealing with her baby's hip dysplasia diagnosis.
Apr 6, 2021 · 55 min
Africa Daley-Clarke
This week's episode is with Africa Daley-Clarke AKA, The Vitamin D Project. Africa is an Interior Stylist and mother of three.
Mar 30, 2021 · 55 min
Laura and Tom Hopper
This week Gi meets with long-time friends, actors Tom and Laura Hopper. They share their story of becoming parents and how they've dealt with their son's recent autism diagnosis.
Mar 23, 2021 · 1 hr 6 min
Kreena Dhiman
Cancer, surrogacy and miracles that come in threes... Kreena Dhiman (of The Intended Parent podcast) shares the unique and hugely inspirational story of how she became a mother to four children.
Mar 16, 2021 · 47 min
Steph McGovern
Journalist and TV presenter Steph McGovern joins Gi to talk about how she's juggled motherhood with her career – plus thoughts on Irish dancing and projectile watermelon!
Mar 9, 2021 · 35 min
Jennifer Garner
Actress and mum of three, Jennifer Garner joins Gi to share her story of motherhood – and explains how her new film Yes Day is all about letting kids make the rules.
Mar 2, 2021 · 59 min
Chloe and JB Gill
This week Gi is joined by dancer and mum Chloe Gill alongside popstar husband JB Gill, from JLS. This episode contains discussions around difficult births and postpartum recovery – and may not be suitable for all listeners.
Feb 23, 2021 · 59 min
Edith Bowman
Gi is joined by presenter, podcaster and mum of two, Edith Bowman.
Feb 16, 2021 · 48 min
Tanni Grey-Thompson
This week Gi is joined by presenter, politician and eleven time Paralympic gold medalist, Tanni Grey-Thompson.
Feb 9, 2021 · 51 min
Richard and Judy
Gi is back for season 7 with TV legends Richard and Judy!
Oct 13, 2020 · 1 hr 2 min
Nozi Samela
In this special bonus edition of Happy Mum Happy Baby, Gi is joined by @mothers2mothers Mentor, Nozi Samela. Nozi discusses how the organisation helped guide her through an HIV - positive diagnosis at 19 years old, when she was 6 months pregnant.
Sep 8, 2020 · 1 hr
Joe Wicks
Joe Wicks returns to the podcast to discuss baby number two and becoming the nations lockdown PE teacher.
Sep 1, 2020 · 56 min
Samantha Cameron
In the final episode of the series, Giovanna is joined by Samantha Cameron.