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Channel • 17 Shows

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True Crime

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Parenting

Parenting

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Personal Journals

Personal Journals

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Home & Garden

Home & Garden

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Parenting

Parenting

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Society & Culture

Society & Culture

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Society & Culture

Society & Culture

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TV & Film

TV & Film

Updated 19/06/2025
Food

Food

Updated 08/11/2018
Health & Fitness

Health & Fitness

Updated 21/09/2021

3 FEB

Default Parenting Hell with Lou Beckett

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 navigated the all-too-real 'roommate phase' during their early days of parenthood. She also talks about the mental load of being the 'default parent': the one who keeps family life ticking, from organising clubs and parties to taking on the emotional and administrative side of home life. Lou's book Lessons From a Default Parent is available for preorder now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Feb

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1h 6m
5 FEB

Planning the perfect veg plot: heirlooms, tomatoes and what lies beneath

Now is a great time to start planning what to grow, and this week, we’re diving headfirst into the seed catalogues for inspiration! We’re exploring some of the tastiest, and most eye catching, additions to the veg patch: heirlooms! We also take a deep dive into tomato cultivars, as Liz Mooney shares her top picks from last years 'tomato extravaganza’ which saw her grow more than 50 varieties at RHS Wisley's world food garden. And finally, let's get back to basics with the foundation of any abundant veg plot: the soil! Nick Turrell and Jenny Laville dig into the ins and outs of how to care for earth beneath your feet. Host: Gareth Richards Contributors: Lucy Hutchings and Kate Cotterill from She Grows Veg, Liz Mooney, Jenny Laville and Nick Turrell Links: Mangelwurzel Tomato Black Beauty 1,500 Year Old Cave Bean Chicory Rose of Venice Beetroot Red Toad How to grow tomatoes

5 Feb

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35 min
02/12/2025

Sophie Ellis-Bextor: five c-sections, Murder on the Dance Floor, and the power of Perimenopop

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 falling pregnant with her son just 6 weeks into a new relationship, and shares her experiences with pre-eclampsia and caring for babies who battled sepsis and meningitis. Sophie's brilliant new album Perimenopop is out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02/12/2025

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1h 7m
25/11/2025

Harriet Kemsley: "DON'T stay together for the kids"

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 walking away was ultimately the best thing she could do for her family. She also talks about her PTSD and how it affected her during birth. Plus, Gi gets the inside scoop on Harriet’s new adventures in dating! Ps. Harriet is back on tour! Catch her in 2026 with her brand-new stand-up show Floozy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25/11/2025

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1h 3m
27 JAN

Denise Van Outen on dating as a mum: “if they disapprove, you’ll know”

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 careers in the performing arts. Plus, Denise opens up about her relationship with ex-partner Lee Mead and how they successfully co-parent their daughter, Betsy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Jan

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1h 2m
09/12/2025

Nutritionist GQ Jordan: "recovering from a c-section changed my attitude to health"

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 achievable. GQ opens up about her personal journey with IUI and IVF, sharing how nutrition can play a role in supporting our bodies through fertility treatment and beyond. She also opens up to Gi about her experience of baby loss and navigating grief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09/12/2025

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1h 6m
6 JAN

The Traitors winner Leanne Quigley on giving birth three and a half months early (1/2)

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 reality TV!) Leanne’s story is truly remarkable, and with so much to unpack we've divided this episode into two parts. In this first episode, Leanne opens up to Gi about her IVF journey with her partner Sophie, and the incredible moment they discovered they were expecting twins. She also shares the intense experience of giving birth three and a half months early, along with the challenges that followed and subsequent hospital visits. Tune in for part 2 this Thursday - you definitely won’t want to miss it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Jan

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57 min
20/11/2025

From The Muppets to Gorillaz with Kevin Bishop

Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Imadhd In this brilliantly chaotic and honest episode, Mine and Paul welcome actor, comedian and impressionist Kevin Bishop for a conversation that moves at the speed of his (almost) genius mind - fast, funny and unexpectedly vulnerable. Kevin talks about everything from his eerily accurate Steve Coogan impression and his early years tap-dancing in panto, to the confusion of being a working child actor thrown back into a rigid school system that never knew what to do with him. He reflects on the years he spent self-medicating with alcohol and the ongoing process of seeking an ADHD diagnosis after a lifetime of feeling out of step with the world around him. Along the way, Kevin treats us to a whirlwind of pitch-perfect impressions from Billy Connolly to Elton John, Michael Douglas and Harry Enfield… and even one of Paul himself.

20/11/2025

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1h 12m
23/12/2025

Carrie Hope Fletcher & Joel Montague: how to perform when you're sleep deprived (part 2)

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 and family life in the theatre industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23/12/2025

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44 min
28/10/2025

Keira Knightley: "I was suddenly pregnant doing an Oscar campaign"

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 roles in Pride and Prejudice, Love Actually, Pirates of the Caribbean and Bend It Like Beckham (just to name a few!). Now a proud mum of two, Keira sits down with Giovanna for a brilliantly unfiltered conversation about the highs and lows of motherhood. Expect laughter, honesty, and a whole lot of heart — this is Keira Knightley as you’ve never heard her before! Keira's debut children’s book, I Love You Just The Same, is available now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28/10/2025

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1h 16m

Amazing Conversations. Original Podcasts. Podcasts by the award winning production team Pixiu, in London. Known for creating shows with some of the UK's best loved talent including Trinny Woodall, Giovanna Fletcher, Mary Portas and Lorraine Kelly – as well as with heritage organisations such as The Royal Horticultural Society and The British Library, and brands including Sky, Virgin and BT Sport.