The Anita’s List Podcast

Anita’s List

You’re about to embark on the wild, wonderful, and sometimes bewildering journey of new parenthood, and you’ve found your village! Welcome to the Anita’s List podcast, your honest and open space for navigating the realities of raising little humans. We’re here to break the stigma, shatter the silence, and start real conversations about the triumphs and tribulations of parenthood. In each episode, your host Anita, Founder of Anita’s List, and her guests, will dive into everything from demystifying the endless world of baby kit to sharing personal successes and relatable failures. Expect candid discussions, genuine connection, and in every single episode, a precious ”Pearl of Wisdom” to guide you. Join us as we build a supportive community, because remember, it takes a village to raise a child – and we’re building that village, one conversation at a time. 🍼 Getting ready for your baby? Visit: https://anitaslist.com — to choose, organise and buy your baby kit, and for all the expert advice you need to feel confident and prepared. 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anitaslist

Season 1

  1. Ollie & Gareth Locke-Locke on Surrogacy, Vulnerability, and the Joy of Becoming Dads

    EPISODE 1

    Ollie & Gareth Locke-Locke on Surrogacy, Vulnerability, and the Joy of Becoming Dads

    This podcast episode with Ollie and Gareth delves into the raw vulnerability of new parenthood, sharing personal experiences with surrogacy and highlighting the often-overlooked importance of men's fertility. The conversation also navigates the complexities of early romance in new parenthood, the blur of those initial months, the steep learning curve in hospital when babies are born early, and ultimately emphasises the daunting yet beautiful and hopeful journey of building a family, underscored by gratitude for LGBTQ+ rights enabling their path.   🌐 Mentioned in this episode: - Anita's List: https://anitaslist.com/?utm_source=anitaslist&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ALpodcast - Igloo Couriers (for breast milk transport): https://www.igloothermo.com/?utm_source=anitaslist&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ALpodcast - Kendamil Formula: https://amzn.to/3ZHcx05 - Bugaboo prams & travel cot (Donkey, Butterfly, Stardust): https://tidd.ly/3TyB8Ay - SnuzPod bedside crib from Snuz: https://snz.sjv.io/kONvOd - Anita’s House Playpen: https://anitaslist.com/collections/anitas-house-1/products/anitas-house-poppy-wooden-playpen?utm_source=anitaslist&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ALpodcast - Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced: https://amzn.to/40f7rIt - Baby Brezza Steriliser & Dryer Advanced: https://amzn.to/3G2Ytax - Tommee Tippee Bottle Maker Machine: https://amzn.to/4l8H672 - Tommee Tippee Electric Steam Steriliser: https://amzn.to/3HNs4oQ - Etta Loves sensory toys & muslins: https://tidd.ly/3G8hyIf - Tonies Boxes (for calming classical music at bedtime): https://tidd.ly/4k4yiyf - MAM bottle holders (for independent feeding from 4 months): https://amzn.to/3G7vBxK Some of these links are affiliate links. We only ever recommend products we genuinely use and love.   🍼 Getting ready for your baby? Visit: https://anitaslist.com - to choose, organise and buy your baby kit, and for all the expert advice you need to feel confident and prepared. 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anitaslist   🎥🎙️ Filmed and recorded at https://www.instagram.com/voxpodstudio 🎶 Music by https://www.instagram.com/poetry.bypoppy

    1h 9m
  2. What I Wish I’d Known: Postnatal Depression, Recovery & the Power of Speaking Up

    EPISODE 2

    What I Wish I’d Known: Postnatal Depression, Recovery & the Power of Speaking Up

    This episode features Louise, Founder of Cocoon Maternity Services, who shares her personal experience navigating post-natal depression, aiming to destigmatise it for others. Inspired by her own journey, Louise, along with her expert team of maternity and night nurses, now empowers and educates new parents on the vital importance of their own mental well-being; Louise shares helpful tips in this episode not only for new parents but also for their friends and families. Pure gold.   🌐 Mentioned in this episode: - Anita's List: https://anitaslist.com/?utm_source=anitaslist&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ALpodcast - Louise’s company, Cocoon Maternity Support: https://www.cocooncare.uk/maternal-support/?utm_source=anitaslist&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ALpodcast - Anita’s House baby kit: https://anitaslist.com/collections/anitas-house-1?utm_source=anitaslist&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ALpodcast? - Bugaboo prams: https://tidd.ly/3TyB8Ay - Tiny Love baby toys: https://anitaslist.com/collections/tiny-love?utm_source=anitaslist&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ALpodcast (Some links may be affiliate links. We only share products we truly love and trust.)   🍼 Getting ready for your baby? Visit: https://anitaslist.com - to choose, organise and buy your baby kit, and for all the expert advice you need to feel confident and prepared. 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anitaslist   🎥🎙️ Filmed and recorded at https://www.instagram.com/voxpodstudio 🎶 Music by https://www.instagram.com/poetry.bypoppy

    59 min
  3. Raising Babies with Less Plastic: Conscious Choices & Everyday Swaps

    EPISODE 3

    Raising Babies with Less Plastic: Conscious Choices & Everyday Swaps

    This packed full podcast episode with Emma, Founder of Pure Earth Collection, dives into all things non-toxic parenting; it offers practical, manageable steps individuals can take to reduce microplastic exposure for themselves and their babies, emphasising conscious consumer choices and creating a safer environment. The conversation also explores Emma's own journey, blending entrepreneurship with the realities of parenthood, and is testament to the ripple effects of positive collective change when each of us, as just one individual, chooses to take action.   🌐 Mentioned in this episode: - Pure Earth Collection (Emma’s brand): https://tidd.ly/3HNriIs - Nancy Birtwhistle (Pure Magic recipe): https://www.panmacmillan.com/blogs/lifestyle-wellbeing/eco-friendly-cleaning-products-natural-cleaning-tips?utm_source=anitaslist&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ALpodcast - Woron (Organic cotton bras & feeding bras): https://www.instagram.com/woronstore/?hl=en - Pure Earth Collection Blackout Blinds: https://tidd.ly/40CLKCm - Pure Earth Collection Sleeping Bags: https://tidd.ly/4lF8ppW 🍼 Getting ready for your baby? Visit: https://anitaslist.com - to choose, organise and buy your baby kit, and for all the expert advice you need to feel confident and prepared. 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anitaslist 🎥🎙️ Filmed and recorded in August 2024 at https://www.instagram.com/voxpodstudio 🎶 Music by https://www.instagram.com/poetry.bypoppy

    1h 8m

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You’re about to embark on the wild, wonderful, and sometimes bewildering journey of new parenthood, and you’ve found your village! Welcome to the Anita’s List podcast, your honest and open space for navigating the realities of raising little humans. We’re here to break the stigma, shatter the silence, and start real conversations about the triumphs and tribulations of parenthood. In each episode, your host Anita, Founder of Anita’s List, and her guests, will dive into everything from demystifying the endless world of baby kit to sharing personal successes and relatable failures. Expect candid discussions, genuine connection, and in every single episode, a precious ”Pearl of Wisdom” to guide you. Join us as we build a supportive community, because remember, it takes a village to raise a child – and we’re building that village, one conversation at a time. 🍼 Getting ready for your baby? Visit: https://anitaslist.com — to choose, organise and buy your baby kit, and for all the expert advice you need to feel confident and prepared. 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anitaslist