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...
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Sep 29, 2026 · 55:25
What happens when you’ve spent so long holding everything together that you simply can’t anymore? This week, Giovanna sits down with former Editor-in-Chief of HELLO! Magazine…
Sep 22, 2026 · 1:08:12
Trigger warning: this episode includes discussions around bereavement and cancer. If you feel this may be a difficult listen, please choose another episode x Giovanna is joined…
Sep 15, 2026 · 1:05:45
This week, the hilarious Maddy Lucy Dann joins us for a chat about becoming a mum for the first time. Maddy tells Gi what it’s really like balancing life as an A&E doctor with…
Sep 8, 2026 · 57:42
This week on Happy Mum, we are joined by strong, inspiring and incredible mother of two Sophie Derry. When Sophie's daughter Odette started vomiting on car journeys and having…
Sep 1, 2026 · 1:04:45
This week, our favourite reality star turned singing and cooking sensation Megan McKenna joins Giovanna in the Happy Mum studio! Megan tells Gi all about becoming a mum to…
Aug 25, 2026 · 1:10:26
In this episode, Made in Chelsea's Sam and Alice Vanderpump join Giovanna to talk about the reality of becoming parents. Alice bravely opens up about what life feels like for her…
Aug 18, 2026 · 43:33
The summer holidays are in full swing... and if your usual routines have gone completely out the window, you're definitely not alone! Whether you're juggling work and childcare,…
Aug 11, 2026 · 38:43
We might only be halfway through the summer holidays, but for many families the countdown to a new school year has already begun. And September can bring a whole mix of emotions…
Aug 4, 2026 · 1:00:48
Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. If you think you may find this difficult to listen to, please choose another episode x You…
Jul 28, 2026 · 59:09
Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions of suicide, mental illness and childhood trauma that some listeners may find upsetting. Ruthie Henshall has spent decades…
Jul 23, 2026 · 23:08
How has maternity care changed over the last few decades, and what still needs to improve? In the final episode of this series, we reflect on the evolution of birth and look…
Jul 20, 2026 · 1:17:28
TW: This episode contains devastating conversations around child loss from a traumatic event, and themes of grief. Please do take care of yourself while listening, and know that…
Jul 16, 2026 · 16:23
Trigger warning: this episode incudes challenging experiences relating to birth and baby loss. If you feel this may be a difficult listen please consider choosing another episode…
Jul 14, 2026 · 59:53
This week make some noise for the first wrestler to join us on the podcast: WWE icon Becky Lynch! Known to millions as The Man, Becky tells Gi about the moment she found out she…
Jul 9, 2026 · 15:46
Trigger warning: this episode incudes challenging experiences relating to birth. If you feel this may be a difficult listen please consider choosing another episode 💜 When birth…
Jul 7, 2026 · 1:01:48
Trigger Warning: this episode contains discussions around some difficult subjects including traumatic birth. If you think you may find this difficult to listen to, please choose…
Jul 2, 2026 · 19:17
Was home birth different in the 1970s compared to today? This week, two midwives take us inside the world of birth beyond the hospital: from pioneering one of the earliest home…
Jun 30, 2026 · 1:23:51
Trigger Warning: this episode contains discussions around some difficult subjects including traumatic birth and breast cancer. If you think you may find this difficult to listen…
Jun 25, 2026 · 15:22
How do midwives hold it together in times of immense pressure? In this episode we hear from two midwives who have learned how to stay calm during overwhelming moments. If you’re…
Jun 23, 2026 · 1:25:51
This week, we’re marking Father’s Day with a very special episode as we welcome Adam Frisby and Jamie Corbett to the studio! They join Gi to share their remarkable journey to…
Jun 18, 2026 · 16:06
Trigger warning: this episode incudes challenging experiences relating to birth and baby loss. If you feel this may be a difficult listen please consider choosing another episode…
Jun 16, 2026 · 1:10:50
This week, we’re so excited to welcome Lauren Cowell for her first ever podcast interview ! After years of keeping a low profile while navigating public scrutiny, Lauren opens up…
Jun 11, 2026 · 24:47
In this episode of Life of a Midwife , Giovanna shares the extraordinary journey of one midwife who turned her own hardships into a lifelong calling. From an orphaned child to an…
Jun 9, 2026 · 1:01:41
This week Giovanna welcomes legendary singer-songwriter Laura Marling to the studio! Laura tells Gi about her early fears that becoming a mother might stifle her creativity, and…
Jun 4, 2026 · 14:26
"If my gut is telling me something is wrong, something is wrong." This week we hear from two midwives who know the power of following their instincts. If you're interested in…
Jun 2, 2026 · 1:01:00
This week Gi reunites with her old friend Susannah Fielding! You’ll know Susannah from This Time with Alan Partridge , Man vs Baby , and Wolf Hall — but her most important role…
May 28, 2026 · 21:27
Trigger warning: this episode incudes challenging experiences relating to baby loss. If you feel this may be a difficult listen please consider choosing another episode 💜 This…
May 26, 2026 · 1:03:19
This week, Giovanna sits down with singer, presenter and all-round ray of sunshine Mollie King ! Mollie chats to Gi about life with her two young daughters, the realities of…
May 21, 2026 · 21:41
Trigger warning: this episode contains descriptions related to childbirth that may be distressing or upsetting to some listeners. Purpose isn't always comfortable. Sometimes it…
May 19, 2026 · 1:41:29
TRIGGER WARNING: this episode contains some difficult conversations, including discussions around suicidal thoughts. We know this can be a lot to take in, so please do take care…
May 14, 2026 · 15:33
What does it feel like to hold a life for the first time? In this episode of Life of a Midwife, three midwives tell us what it feels like to catch a baby! If you’re interested in…
May 12, 2026 · 1:16:05
Over the past nine years, Happy Mum Happy Baby has evolved — and so has our mission! Increasingly, our conversations have centred on mums themselves: their mental health,…
May 5, 2026 · 18:32
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! Every Thursday, we’ll be sharing…
Apr 30, 2026 · 1:45
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 from midwives — past and present — as…
Apr 28, 2026 · 1:04:36
This week Giovanna sits down with creator and OG YouTuber Hannah Witton! Hannah opens up about navigating motherhood while living with long-term chronic illness. She also shares…
Apr 21, 2026 · 1:10:43
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, and searching for answers,…
Apr 14, 2026 · 1:07:37
In this episode Giovanna sits down with comedian, author, and podcaster Emma Doran. Emma reflects on becoming pregnant as a teenager while attending an all-girls convent school,…
Apr 7, 2026 · 1:04:01
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 about the pressure to decide, the…
Mar 31, 2026 · 59:35
This week, we welcome broadcaster, High Performance Podcast host, and father of two, Jake Humphrey , to the studio. Jake and Giovanna share their experiences of being bullied at…
Mar 24, 2026 · 1:16:14
In this episode, Gi sits down with comedian Hannah East to talk about the chaos of parenting three children. Hannah shares her unique career journey, from competing on Gladiators…
Mar 17, 2026 · 1:05:43
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 known to many from TOWIE , Debbie is…
Mar 10, 2026 · 1:12:43
Our guest this week is presenter and author Chessie King! Chessie opens up to Giovanna about navigating her husband’s postnatal depression and the incredibly tough time that left…
Mar 3, 2026 · 1:05:24
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 and how it shaped the person he is…
Feb 24, 2026 · 1:21:03
One huge milestone. One unforgettable twist 👀 To celebrate 300 incredible episodes of Happy Mum Happy Baby , Giovanna finally finds herself on the other side of the table,…
Feb 17, 2026 · 1:17:35
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains explicit discussion surrounding issues including depression, postpartum psychosis and suicidal thoughts. This may prove a difficult listen…
Feb 10, 2026 · 58:26
This week, Giovanna is joined by the brilliantly funny reality star and mum of three, Charlotte Dawson! Charlotte opens up to Gi about honouring her dad Les Dawson’s memory at…
Feb 3, 2026 · 1:05:58
This week on Happy Mum Happy Baby, Giovanna chats with the brilliant Lou Beckett! Lou opens up about the pressures of breastfeeding, and shares how she and her husband Rob…
Jan 27, 2026 · 1:02:15
National treasure of stage and screen Denise Van Outen joins Giovanna this week! Denise and Gi chat about their stagey childhoods and the impact motherhood has had on their…
Jan 20, 2026 · 1:06:56
This week, Giovanna is joined by manifestation expert and two-time Sunday Times bestselling author, Roxie Nafousi! Roxie opens up about her turbulent past with addiction and the…
Jan 13, 2026 · 1:10:40
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 by author and journalist Mina…
Jan 8, 2026 · 49:10
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, Leanne opens up to Gi about her…
Jan 6, 2026 · 56:33
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 all things motherhood (and…
Dec 30, 2025 · 26:19
This special episode features never-before-heard snippets from some of our favourite conversations, including: Dr Emily MacDonagh on the importance of honest conversations about…
Dec 23, 2025 · 43:32
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 sleep deprivation, and balancing work…
Dec 16, 2025 · 44:14
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…
Dec 9, 2025 · 1:05:47
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…
Dec 2, 2025 · 1:06:44
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 between. She tells Gi about…
Nov 25, 2025 · 1:02:49
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…
Nov 18, 2025 · 1:10:24
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…
Nov 11, 2025 · 54:43
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…
Nov 4, 2025 · 1:10:08
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…
Oct 28, 2025 · 1:15:32
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 the world for her unforgettable…
Oct 22, 2025 · 43:28
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 awards show that’s also a podcast,…
Oct 21, 2025 · 1:02:10
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…
Oct 14, 2025 · 54:58
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…
Oct 7, 2025 · 1:10:37
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,…
Sep 30, 2025 · 54:56
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 & Stacey, and shares how she…
Sep 23, 2025 · 40:42
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…
Sep 16, 2025 · 1:04:57
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 some of the UK’s biggest reality…
Sep 9, 2025 · 1:21:58
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,…
Sep 2, 2025 · 1:03:50
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…
Aug 26, 2025 · 56:41
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…
Aug 19, 2025 · 48:39
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!…
Aug 12, 2025 · 52:51
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…
Aug 5, 2025 · 52:52
Stand-up comedian, podcaster and author Suzi Ruffell joins us for this week’s episode! Suzi tells Gi about the lack of queer representation she saw growing up and how it made her…
Jul 29, 2025 · 30:38
Gi is back from her family holiday and ready for a chat! Plus we revisit some of our episodes to hear what summer tips and tales our guests have shared with us over the years,…
Jul 22, 2025 · 45:50
The summer holidays are here! Whether we're going away or staying closer to home, keeping our little ones safe is always top of mind. So this month on Parenting SOS, founder of…
Jul 15, 2025 · 1:01:17
We love a couples interview on Happy Mum Happy Baby and this week is no exception as broadcaster Rick Edwards and actor & writer Emer Kenny join Gi in the studio. They chat about…
Jul 8, 2025 · 1:00:06
A couple of months ago we welcomed Peter Andre onto the podcast... and now his wife Dr Emily MacDonagh is here to set the record straight! Emily opens up to Gi about becoming a…
Jul 1, 2025 · 57:23
This week Gi is joined by fashion designer and queen of colour Olivia Rubin! Olivia talks about balancing the success of her growing business with parenting her two daughters,…
Jun 24, 2025 · 44:23
For this episode of Parenting SOS, we’re joined by dermatologist and host of The Bad Skin Clinic, Dr Emma Craythorne. Dr. Emma explains how our skin barrier evolves from…
Jun 17, 2025 · 39:49
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…
Jun 10, 2025 · 1:05:39
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…
Jun 3, 2025 · 1:08:16
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…
May 27, 2025 · 1:04:03
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…
May 20, 2025 · 1:02:35
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…
May 13, 2025 · 53:38
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…
May 6, 2025 · 1:04:22
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…
Apr 29, 2025 · 1:05:49
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…
Apr 22, 2025 · 37:59
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.…
Apr 15, 2025 · 1:02:18
This week on Happy Mum Happy Baby we’re joined by Made in Chelsea veteran and RENUE founder Lucy Watson! Lucy and Gi catch up on life since Made in Chelsea and delve into Lucy's…
Apr 8, 2025 · 1:03:17
We welcome soap royalty into the studio for this week's episode of Happy Mum Happy Baby... Best known for her role as Stacey Slater in EastEnders, it is of course the iconic…
Apr 1, 2025 · 44:32
Fresh from celebrating Mother’s Day, Gi has delved into the archives and picked out some of her favourite moments that celebrate what it really means to be a mum: Kamille on…
Mar 25, 2025 · 56:24
On this week's episode of Happy Mum Happy Baby, Clinical Psychologist Dr Julie joins Giovanna to talk about perfection, parenting and letting go of the expectations we place on…
Mar 18, 2025 · 42:31
On this month's Parenting SOS, we’re joined by Clinical Psychologist and expert on maternal rage Dr Caroline Boyd. Anger is a natural response to the overwhelming demands of…
Mar 11, 2025 · 53:01
Our guest this week is the insightful, witty, and all-round wonderful Cherry Healey, who over the years has graced our screens with the likes of SAS Who Dares Wins, Inside the…
Mar 4, 2025 · 58:59
This week Giovanna sits down for a raw and hilarious conversation with comedian Sara Pascoe. Sara speaks candidly about the highs and lows of her mental health during IVF and…
Feb 25, 2025 · 59:07
Giovanna's guest this week is Love Island winner, TV personality, and podcast host Dani Dyer! Dani opens up about becoming a single mum after the birth of her son, discussing the…
Feb 18, 2025 · 37:57
Parenting SOS is back, and we’re diving into all things fussy eating with children's food guru Annabel Karmel!* Annabel, the leading expert on nutrition and cooking for babies…
Feb 11, 2025 · 1:00:29
On this week's episode, Giovanna sits down with bestselling author Holly Bourne! Holly tells Gi about the impact sleep deprivation had on her mental state when her baby daughter…
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