Merci Maman: Studio Stories

816037, Eve Langhorn
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A podcast by the boutique jewellery brand, Merci Maman, in which our host, Eve Langhorn, gets cosy in our London studio (currently via Zoom!) with a new guest each week to discuss all things parenthood and motherhood.

  1. 02/15/2022

    S3 E4 - Jessica Hayes

    Today we speak to Jess Hayes, Love Island winner and Baby loss campaigner. We speak about her journey on Love Island, to motherhood, and also on her loss of her son Teddy who was born at 20 weeks. TW: Baby loss, miscarriage.  If you are struggling with any of the topics discussed in the podcast please seek professional help.  Tommy's charity - https://www.tommys.org/ Saying goodbye charity - https://www.instagram.com/sayinggoodbye_charity/?hl=en Zoe Adelle Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zoeadelle/?hl=en Jess' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jessicahayesx_/?hl=en

    36 min

  2. 02/09/2022

    S3 E3 - Louise Boyce (MamaStillGotIt)

    Today (well last year) we chat to Louise Boyce, better known for her instagram and Tik Tok account, Mama Still Got It. We chat how she started Mama Still Got It, motherhood, and everything inbetween. https://www.instagram.com/mamastillgotit_/?hl=en http://mamastillgotit.com/

    27 min

  3. 02/02/2022

    S2 E2 - Bex and Laura from the worst girl gang ever (TWGGE)

    TW: Baby Loss, Miscarriage. Today we chat to the fabulous Bex & Laura, two amazing women on a MISSION to smash the taboo of baby loss through their podcast, IG page and online courses. We chat about their courses, their own personal stories, and more. Thank you for everything you do for the baby loss community! More information: https://www.instagram.com/the_worstgirlgang_ever/ https://www.tommys.org/

    26 min

  4. 01/26/2022

    S2 E1 - Georgia Jones on Motherhood

    Today we speak to the lovely Georgia Jones, also known as the @TheGeorgiaEdit on instagram. Not only is she a great gal, an amazing mother to Cooper, model, and wife to Danny Jones from McFly. Today we chat all things motherhood, covid (ew!) and dealing with mental health and anxiety.

    23 min

  5. 09/08/2021

    S1 E4 - Cat Strawbridge on Infertility & Pregnancy After Loss

    Today we have the pleasure of speaking to the delightful Cat Strawbridge on her experience of pregnancy after loss and the 'finally pregnant' community - which is the name of her podcast you should check out! Anyone who needs support after finally getting pregnant, please go to Cat's page for support https://www.instagram.com/tryingyears/

    22 min

  6. 09/01/2021

    S1 E3 - Kelly Knox on motherhood, modelling and being a disability activist!

    Today we chat to Kelly Knox!

    29 min

  7. 08/25/2021

    S1 E2 - Kreena Dhiman on Cancer, Heart Failure, Surrogacy and Identical Triplets!

    Today we speak to the incredible Kreena on her whirlwind of a story to motherhood and what she has overcame. Follow Kreena - https://www.instagram.com/kreenadhiman/ Search 'The Intended Parent' podcast to listen to other surrogacy stories. https://www.instagram.com/theintendedparent/ Eve: There is so much that has happened in the last five years of your life. Do you want to tell us a bit about who you are? (1:19) Eve: Your journey to motherhood is quite a unique one, and I know this is a huge story, so just go for it! (3:27) Eve: After you got back from Vancouver, what happened then? (23:40) Eve: With being in the British Asian community, did you ever feel you received any kind of judgement of the route you went down? (29:42) Eve: After having Amaala, when did you then decided to have another baby? (33:20) Eve: When you managed to see your babies eventually, how was that for the first time? (52:39) Eve: Then when they came home, we were in lockdown it maybe did fast forward the bonding process for you guys. (55:31) Eve: What does motherhood mean to you (57:40)

    59 min

  8. 08/18/2021

    S1 E1 - LivsAlone

    Today we speak to LivsAlone on her journey to solo motherhood. https://www.instagram.com/livsalone/ Purchase Liv's book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Livs-Alone-Liv-Thorne/dp/1529344182 Eve: Tell us a bit about yourself? (1:00) Liv: When I was in my mid 30s, I was single and I decided that I wanted to have a baby via sperm donation. Eve: When was the moment for you when you decided you wanted to do this and to be a mum? (1:49) Liv: I always wanted to be a mum and it was a bit of a slow burn as you expect life to pan out like it does in books or for your parents or friends where they fall in love and have a baby. By the time I was in my mid 30s and I had been single most of my adult life it became obvious that I couldn’t just sit around and wait for a cracking tinder date. It got to the point that every time someone would tell me they were pregnant my whole body would be full of sadness. Eve: What was the process for you, how does it work? (3:28) Liv: For me fertility is a lottery, and you don’t know what will happen. For me, they put the sperm directly in my cervix and its directly like a smear test. Eve: Was it on the first try that you did fall pregnant? (5:05) Liv: No, it was on the 4th try that I fell pregnant. I made the decision I would try IUI 4 times and then after that try IVF. Eve: How was it being a solo mother? (5:50) Liv: It was tough, I was really ill during pregnancy. There would be some nights where I would be laying on the bathroom floor being sick crying, thinking what on earth have I done. Going to the appointments alone could feel lonely, but only because you want to share your news with people. Eve: Did you receive any negative reactions when telling people, you were pregnant and had a sperm donor? (7:20) Liv: No, I really assumed I would, but I was really luckily, and no one has ever been negative to me. Most of my followers on Instagram are women, so I think most women understand that primal urge to become a mother. Eve: How were the first few months after giving birth: (11:40) Liv: I was blindsided about how tough it would be. I thought it would be just being tired, but that was not even half of the battle. For the first few weeks your body is in pain, your in physical pain. Eve: Was it with time then that things got easier: (14:57) Liv: Kids go through stages, one day they won’t sleep and the next day they won’t. It’s always a constant learning curve but a brilliant one. Eve: Tell me about your book that is being launched? (19:22) Liv: So, to me it’s really important different routes to parenthood not just motherhood, single mothers and solo mothers but adoption, surrogacy, men adoption. All of these amazing routes to parenthood should be talked and celebrated about more. The book is about my story and I’m so privilege to do it. Eve: What does motherhood mean to you? Liv: It means everything. Now that I have made it happen it’s been hard but amazing. I’m so glad it all worked out and my baby is healthy, and we are really good.

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A podcast by the boutique jewellery brand, Merci Maman, in which our host, Eve Langhorn, gets cosy in our London studio (currently via Zoom!) with a new guest each week to discuss all things parenthood and motherhood.

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  • Creator
    816037, Eve Langhorn
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2022
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Merci Maman Boutique
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