Made by Mammas: The Podcast

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Made By Mammas: The Podcast is packed with honest chats, expert parenting advice, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Join Zoe Hardman and Georgia Dayton every Tuesday and Friday as they bring their much loved mummy blog to life. From the moment the kids start school and begin navigating friendships, to handling big emotions, busy schedules and sibling dynamics, they’re right there with you through it all. Along the way, they share the products that have saved their sanity and the real-life lessons that come with raising growing kids.

Listen to honest conversations with celebrity parents and leading experts, covering everything from screen time and homework habits to confidence building, after-school activities, and managing the work-life balance.

If you’re looking for a friendly, non-judgemental parenting podcast filled with practical parenting advice, reassurance and a big virtual hug - you’ve found your people.

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20 episodes
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Episodes20

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Friday · 31 min
Friday Q&A: Empowering Girls in Sport with Connor Stanbridge
On today’s episode of Made by Mammas, Zoe and Georgia are joined by Connor Stanbridge, founder of the viral brand and movement FootballHER. What started as a dad’s frustration at the lack of proper kit for his daughter turned into a game-changing community empowering young girls in sports. Connor opens up about breaking gender barriers, boosting young girls’ confidence, and how parents can support the next generation of female athletes on and off the pitch. Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas. Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code MAYSLEEP at Emma Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 28 · 46 min
Tabitha Webb on Parenting Through the Teen Years
Parenting teenagers comes with a whole new set of rules, and Georgia is flying solo on Made by Mammas this week to tackle them all! She’s joined by fashion designer and mum Tabitha Webb for an honest, unfiltered conversation about raising a teen daughter in today’s digital world. Whether it's setting strict boundaries with teen parties and drinking, navigating FOMO because of social media and talking openly about sex, we cover it all! Tabitha has a new book Playing The Field available soon, pre-order it now! Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas. Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code MAYSLEEP at Emma Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 24 · 35 min
Friday Q&A: Fitness For Busy Mums with Shakira Akabusi
Looking for honest advice on getting your fitness back after having a baby? On this week’s Friday Q&A, hosts Zoe Hardman and Georgia Dayton are joined by pre and postnatal fitness expert, author, and founder of StrongLikeMum, Shakira Akabusi. In this episode, Shakira answers listener questions on safe postnatal exercises, working the pelvic floor correctly and effectively and how to keep motivated without burnout and having the right mindset. Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas. Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code MAYSLEEP at Emma Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 21 · 51 min
Sarah Green on Losing Her Daughter to Ketamine Addiction
**TW: In this episode we discuss drug addiction and suicide - if this is too much for you to handle right now, please listen to another Made By Mammas episode and come back when you feel ready. What are the hidden signs of ketamine addiction in young people? In this heart-wrenching episode, Zoe & Georgia sit down with Sarah Green, for an urgent conversation on youth substance abuse, mental health, and discussed her own tragic loss. Following the heartbreaking loss of her daughter, Honor, to suicide after struggling with ketamine dependency, Sarah opens up about the reality of a drug crisis hiding in plain sight. She shares the warning signs most parents miss, how ketamine impacts young minds, and how she is advocating for better education in schools and support for families. Whether you're a parent navigating teen mental health, looking to spot the signs of drug abuse early, or seeking support through grief and addiction, this conversation is essential listening. Learn more about Sarah's mission and support them through the H23 Foundation Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas. Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code MAYSLEEP at Emma Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 17 · 43 min
Friday Q&A: Relationship Therapy with Karen Doherty
This week, Zo & G are joined by the wonderful parenting coach, therapist & relationship expert specialising in couples therapy and neurodivergent relationships and star of Netflix's Blue Therapy - Karen Doherty! Your questions get real as we discuss hating your husband, dealing with differing sex drives, and why scheduling intimacy can change everything! Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas. Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code MAYSLEEP at Emma Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 14 · 31 min
Zoe & Georgia on Explaining Masterbation, School Crushes & Being Dumped
This week, Zoe and G are flying solo for a classic, unfiltered catch-up. They’re tackling one of the trickiest parenting milestones yet - how on earth do you navigate the "masturbation conversation" with your kids? Plus, the girls take a hilarious trip down memory lane to reminisce about what dating was actually like back in their school days. Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas. Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code MAYSLEEP at Emma Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 10 · 29 min
Friday Q&A on Reducing Bad Habits with Daisy Asaf
Today we're joined by Daisy Asaf for an honest conversation about the choices she makes for her family's health and wellbeing. From navigating food labels to reducing toxins in her children's diets, Daisy shares the thinking behind her approach, the habits that have made a difference, and how she balances it all. Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas. Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code MAYSLEEP at Emma Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 7 · 1 hr 1 min
Shaughna Phillips On Dealing with The Shock Of Her Life!
On this week’s episode, Zoe and Georgia are joined by the incredibly resilient, honest, and wonderfully candid Shaughna Phillips! When Shaughna found out she was expecting, she imagined the standard path to parenthood. But at 30 weeks pregnant, her world was flipped upside down when her partner was arrested and sentenced to prison. Shaughna opens up like never before about navigating the experience under intense public scrutiny and staying positive throughout. Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas. Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code MAYSLEEP at Emma Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 3 · 50 min
Friday Q&A: Handling Children's Anxiety with Saskia Joss
On this week's fascinating Friday Q&A, we're joined by child psychologist Saskia Joss, who has a new book out Help! My Child's Anxiety is Giving Me Anxiety. Saskia answers your parenting questions, shares practical strategies for supporting anxious children, and offers reassuring advice to help parents navigate big feelings with greater confidence and calm - a topic which clearly hits Zoe deeply. Saskia also talks about teaming up with Trainline and Yoto with their free 'Draw Along' collection, focussed on keeping kids entertained on train journeys, without staring at a screen the whole time! Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas. Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code MAYSLEEP at Emma Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 30 · 53 min
Pixie Lott on Juggling Parenting and Showbiz
This week Zoe and Georgia are joined by pop superstar, West End actress, and mama Pixie Lott! Pixie opens up about balancing a demanding career in the spotlight with the beautiful chaos of raising a young family. From navigating the highs and lows of pregnancy to the daily realities of toddler life, how she protects her mental health, and why finding a supportive village is everything. Plus, Zo and G get Pixie's ultimate recommendations for keeping calm amidst the busy-ness of modern mum life. Pixie Lott partnered with McDonald's and Ronald McDonald House UK to release a charity single called "I'm Gonna Be (79 Miles)". The song is a reimagined version of The Proclaimers' classic hit, rewritten to highlight the average 79-mile journey families travel to stay close to their sick children in hospital. All proceeds from the track go directly to Ronald McDonald House UK and Ronald McDonald House Ireland. Watch Pixie's music video here. Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas. Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code MAYSLEEP at Emma Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 26 · 30 min
Friday Q&A: Answering Your FAQ's
Today Zoe & Georgia try to find the answers to your most asked questions! Overcoming mum guilt, jealousy of other mums and what really makes the Mammas laugh are just a few of the questions in the show today. Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas. Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code MAYSLEEP at Emma Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 23 · 45 min
Suzie Bonaldi On Posting Her Unfiltered Postpartum Body Online
This week, Zoe and Georgia are joined by content creator and lifestyle influencer Suzie Bonaldi for a wonderfully refreshing and honest conversation. Suzie opens up about navigating the digital world as a new mum, the realities of creating content while running on empty, and why she made the conscious decision to share her raw, unfiltered postpartum body with her followers. From filtering out social media noise to reclaiming your body confidence, this episode is a beautiful reminder that there is no "correct" way to look or feel after having a baby. Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas. Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code MAYSLEEP at Emma Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 19 · 42 min
Friday Q&A: Family Holiday Tips with Holly Rubenstein
Whip out those sunglasses! On today's Friday Q&A we're chatting to travel expert Holly Rubenstein as she answers all your questions about where to travel that will not only keep your kids entertained, but you as well! Holly's Recommendations: Sani Aki Hillside Beach Club Calcot Manor & Spa The Lakes By Yoo Peligoni Borgo Egnazia Château de la Messardière Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas. Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code MAYSLEEP at Emma Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 16 · 48 min
Grace Victory on Surviving a Coma and Speaking Her Truth
This week, Zoe and Georgia sit down with writer, activist and content creator Grace Victory for an incredibly powerful conversation. Grace shares the story of catching Covid while pregnant, being placed in a coma for three months and waking up to a six-month-old son she'd never properly met. She talks about coma dreams, recovery, learning to walk and talk again and what it really took to come back from it. They also discuss parenting through trauma, regulating your own emotions before you can regulate your kids' and Grace's decision to write openly about her abortion after the birth of her second child. Trigger warning: this episode contains discussion of critical illness, near-death experience and abortion. Grace’s Product Picks La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid Non-Perfumed Suncream SPF50+ Rhode - peptide lip treatment Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code MAYSLEEP at Emma Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 12 · 36 min
Friday Q&A: Ask Us Anything!
It's time for another bonus episode, and Zoe & Georgia are answering your questions. This week, they chat about those moments when parenting feels particularly hard and whether it ever really gets easier, share their thoughts on dealing with tantrums, and reveal whether Georgia's mum might be making an appearance on the podcast. Expect honest conversations, plenty of reassurance and a few laughs along the way as they tackle the topics on your mind. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code MAYSLEEP at Emma Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 9 · 44 min
Dr. Tara on Sex, Connection & Long-Term Relationships
Dr. Tara is back! She's sitting down with Zoe to talk about why women can sometimes stop wanting sex and why it's rarely about stress, hormones or the kids. What "awakened men" are doing differently. And why staying together for 40 miserable years is not always the flex society makes it out to be. Dr. Tara also walks us through the concept of pussy worshipping sessions (yes, really) how to have the conversation with your partner when desire has gone quiet and why self-pleasure isn't indulgent - it's essential! Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code MAYSLEEP at Emma Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 5 · 30 min
Friday Q&A: Zoe and Her Mum Carol on Raising Zoe
This week, Zoe is joined by her mum Carol - a Made by Mammas legend who has been referenced, quoted and talked about on this podcast more times than we can count, but has never actually sat down in front of a mic... until now! Carol reflects on raising Zoe through the rebellious years, whether she set enough boundaries and what she'd do differently knowing what she knows now whilst Zoe opens up about what it was like on the other side of that and how becoming a mum herself changed the way she sees her own childhood. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code MAYSLEEP at Emma Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 2 · 39 min
Emily Blackwell on Having a Baby 11 Weeks Early
This week, Zoe is joined by Made in Chelsea star Emily Blackwell for one of our most honest and moving conversations yet. Emily opens up about the birth of her daughter Eva who arrived 11½ weeks early with no warning, no hospital bag and no pain relief. She shares what the 53 days that followed in the NICU really looked like and talks about guilt, gratitude, the community she's built with other NICU parents and why the journey doesn't end at discharge. Plus: leaving reality TV on her own terms, being a self-confessed Type B bride ahead of her Mallorca wedding and the one thing about motherhood that genuinely surprised her. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code MAYSLEEP at Emma Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29 · 34 min
Friday Q&A: Laura Brown on Autism, AAC and the Power of Communication
This week, Georgia and Zoe are joined by Laura Brown, known as Spinning World of Autism, who is autistic herself and mum to Ethan, her six-year-old autistic son. Laura answers your questions, explains what AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) is and how it allows non-speaking children to communicate and shares honest advice from someone who is living it every day. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code MAYSLEEP at Emma Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26 · 1 hr
Dolly Jones on Returning to Work After a Baby
This week, Georgia sits down with Dolly Jones, former editor of Vogue.com and author of Leaving the Ladder Down, who interviewed over 200 women across every profession to find out how they really navigate working parenthood. From the unspoken rules of not mentioning your kids at work, to the guilt that follows you everywhere and the practical childcare logistics nobody warns you about - this is the conversation you wish someone had with you before you went back. Dolly also gets into why we judge each other so harshly at the school gate (spoiler: we're imagining it), the myth of the "perfect" return to work and the one piece of advice that takes the fear away entirely. Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas. Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code MAYSLEEP at Emma Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.