Surviving and Thriving: Girl Talk

Jess & Rox
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Welcome to Surviving and Thriving: Girl Talk Jess and Rox will be using their shared experience of trauma and their ability to survive to bring you relatable content, challenging stories, and hopefully some guidance, support and inspiration to uplift you and let you know that everything will be ok. We know how isolating it can be to feel like the only one going through something, so join us and our guests for unfiltered, meaningful conversations where hopefully you can be signposted or be given some advice to help improve your situation. Give us a follow on our social platforms:  Instagram:  thepassionatemama  jessicamayredman  TikTok:  jessicamayredman1Please subscribe, rate and review, and most importantly, enjoy!

  1. 12/01/2025

    Tinsel, Therapy and Total Overwhelm, Let's Talk Mental Health...

    Send us a text This week on Surviving and Thriving: Girl Talk, we’re getting real about mental health, the good days, the down days, and the “please don’t talk to me until I’ve had coffee” days. Join us as we chat about our own experiences with therapy, how we try to keep our minds in check while juggling life, and what we actually do when everything feels a bit much. It’s a light-hearted and completely judgment-free conversation about looking after your headspace without pretending we’ve got it all figured out.  Thanks for listening x Support the show Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and follow along on our social channels to always be kept up-to-date with new episodes. Social channels - Instagram - @jessicamayredman and @thepassionatemama TikTok - @jessicamayredman1 and @thapassionatemama

    52 min

  2. 11/24/2025

    Mum guilt, teen eye rolls & rediscovering… Whoever I was before "mum'

    Send us a text This week on Surviving and Thriving: Girl Talk, we delve into the emotional rollercoaster that is motherhood, complete with mum guilt, identity crises, and the Olympic sport of accidentally embarrassing your teenagers (or not). Join us as we candidly discuss what it’s like to lose yourself a little in the chaos of raising tiny humans who grow into eye-rolling, door-slamming, mysteriously hungry teenagers. We unpack why taking time for yourself feels illegal, and how motherhood changes your sense of identity. Real talk and zero judgment. Let’s survive it and thrive in it together. Thanks for listening x  Support the show Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and follow along on our social channels to always be kept up-to-date with new episodes. Social channels - Instagram - @jessicamayredman and @thepassionatemama TikTok - @jessicamayredman1 and @thapassionatemama

    41 min

  3. 11/17/2025

    We are back, with not only a rebrand but a new co-host... Rox!

    Send us a text We are back and with not only a rebrand but a new co-host... Rox!  We are kicking things off with a proper introduction to why we have been brought together and our stories that led us to needing to survive.  This is the first of many episodes to come, all designed to share meaningful conversations and offer the support and guidance to help you transition from just surviving to thriving.  We love our listeners' input and messages, so please keep sending your stories, questions, dilemmas, and traumas to either one of us over on Instagram:  thepassionatemama or jessicamayredman  If you have enjoyed this episode, don't forget to give us a rating and follow us for future episodes.  Thanks for listening x  Support the show Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and follow along on our social channels to always be kept up-to-date with new episodes. Social channels - Instagram - @jessicamayredman and @thepassionatemama TikTok - @jessicamayredman1 and @thapassionatemama

    26 min

  4. 12/04/2024

    16 days of action with survivor led organisation The Vavengers committed to ending FGM and other forms of gender-based violence

    Send us a text *This episode contains themes of violence that may be distressing to listeners*. We are pleased to be joined this week by Sema Gornall CEO of the survivor led organisation The Vavengers committed to ending FGM and other forms of gender-based violence. Secondly Warda Mohamed community ambassador and CEO of lasting support services, an organisation aimed at safeguarding young people. Warda is also heading up initiatives such as ‘Building Bridges’ which provide a creative arts program for children who may have experienced domestic violence or harm in their homes. During this episode we discuss their first hand experiences with gender based violence and how this led them to be where they are today. If you, a friend or family member need support please see below the organisations we discussed within this episode. Please remember if you or someone you love is in immediate danger call 999 if it is safe to do so. The Vavengers Lasting Support Services Building Bridges — Lasting Support Services Support the show Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and follow along on our social channels to always be kept up-to-date with new episodes. Social channels - Instagram - @jessicamayredman and @thepassionatemama TikTok - @jessicamayredman1 and @thapassionatemama

    53 min

  5. 11/27/2024

    16 days of action with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner in Gloucester

    Send us a text I am pleased to welcome Dani and Hannah from the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence team within the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner in Gloucestershire.    This week we are discussing the 16 days of action which aims to raise awareness of violence against women and girls. This campaign is running between the 25th of November and 10th December.    This episode does discuss domestic abuse that may be triggering for some.    If you, a friend, a family member or colleague need support please see below some organisations we discussed within the episode. Please also remember if you or someone you know is in immediate danger call 999. If you are local to Gloucestershire: Home - Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service (GDASS) Home | Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre National support: Refuge, the largest UK domestic abuse organisation for women SARCs | Rape Crisis England & Wales Street Support Network - Working together to tackle homelessness Protection orders which are free to apply for: Apply for a non-molestation or occupation order: Form FL401 - GOV.UK Support the show Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and follow along on our social channels to always be kept up-to-date with new episodes. Social channels - Instagram - @jessicamayredman and @thepassionatemama TikTok - @jessicamayredman1 and @thapassionatemama

    41 min

  6. 07/31/2024

    Grandfather and CEO Bob McGurrell talks his charity and how it started following the still birth of his grandson Louis

    Send us a text Grandfather and now CEO, Bob McGurrell has kindly agreed to join me on the pod to tell me his families story, one I can't even imagine experiencing. This episode is truly inspiring and shows how you can take a really awful situation and turn it into something positive like helping other families cope with miscarriage, still birth and child loss. In memory of grandson Louis, the 4Louis charity now supplies memory boxes, cuddle cots, help create bereavement spaces and train NHS professionals all over the UK. *This episode contains themes of baby loss, which some listeners may find difficult to listen to*. Resources: 4Louis A UK Charity Supporting Families with Child Loss Make a Donation | 4Louis 4Louis FC The Miscarriage Association:Pregnancy Loss Information & Support Baby loss information and support | Tommy's (tommys.org) Support the show Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and follow along on our social channels to always be kept up-to-date with new episodes. Social channels - Instagram - @jessicamayredman and @thepassionatemama TikTok - @jessicamayredman1 and @thapassionatemama

    33 min

  7. 07/17/2024

    Becky Selbie maternal therapist joins me to talk Matrescence and breaking down the difficult transition into motherhood

    Send us a text Today I am joined by maternal therapist counsellor Becky Selbie. As a mum of two and someone who struggled with her identity postpartum she had a career shift to therapy where she now supports mothers struggling with different aspects of becoming a mum. Becky specialises in Matrescence and the phycology and societal changes women go through when they become a mother. Becky's contact details:  Indiviual Therapy (stopkeepingmum.co.uk) Becky Selbie - THERAPIST FOR MUMS & MOTHERHOOD (@stop_keeping_mum) • Instagram photos and videos Email - co​ntact@rebeccaselbie.co.uk Additional resources:  Home – PnD – Postnatal Depression Support – PANDAS Foundation UK Support the show Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and follow along on our social channels to always be kept up-to-date with new episodes. Social channels - Instagram - @jessicamayredman and @thepassionatemama TikTok - @jessicamayredman1 and @thapassionatemama

    41 min

  8. 07/01/2024

    Entrepreneur Dr Jenny Bailey-Cooper talks her revolutionary start-up aiming to make IBS a thing of the past, and juggling motherhood.

    Send us a text I am so pleased to welcome my next guest, Dr Jenny Bailey-Cooper who has come on today to talk all things business and being a mum.  Jenny is an incredible entrepreneur and scientist from Bristol who has developed a revolutionary pharmaceutical start up aiming to make IBS a thing of the past. Like most of us, she has had to learn to juggle work with her personal life. So we will also be diving into how she juggles being a mum, going through divorce and the family court.  I hope you enjoy, and take inspiration from this episode! Resources: Gut Health Supplements For A Calmer Digestive System | Ferrocalm Support Through Court Support the show Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and follow along on our social channels to always be kept up-to-date with new episodes. Social channels - Instagram - @jessicamayredman and @thepassionatemama TikTok - @jessicamayredman1 and @thapassionatemama

    32 min
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Welcome to Surviving and Thriving: Girl Talk Jess and Rox will be using their shared experience of trauma and their ability to survive to bring you relatable content, challenging stories, and hopefully some guidance, support and inspiration to uplift you and let you know that everything will be ok. We know how isolating it can be to feel like the only one going through something, so join us and our guests for unfiltered, meaningful conversations where hopefully you can be signposted or be given some advice to help improve your situation. Give us a follow on our social platforms:  Instagram:  thepassionatemama  jessicamayredman  TikTok:  jessicamayredman1Please subscribe, rate and review, and most importantly, enjoy!

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