Made by Mammas: The Podcast

This halloween we are going through your parenting nightmares, because let's be honest, we all have them!

From dealing will bullying at school, to having your pets and children staring at you whilst you're trying to poo!!...we cover it all in today's terrifying episode!

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Sport presenter Kelly Somers joins us to talk about her road to motherhood, from living with PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome) to fronting live coverage of the Women’s World Cup while secretly pregnant. Kelly gets candid about fertility, keeping a pregnancy under wraps in a high-pressure job, and what it’s really like being a mum working in sport.

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On today's episode, Georgia has the help of The Modern Midwife to answer your questions, that everyone wants to ask and almost nobody says out loud: will I poo myself during labour? She explains what really happens in the birthing room, why midwives have seen it all before, and how to feel more prepared and less anxious about the big day.

Whether you’re expecting your first or you just want to know what nobody told you last time, this one’s for you.

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In this second additional episode brought to you in partnership with Melissa & Doug, Zoe & and Georgia talk about why play is so important to them as parents, as well as what they look to make playtime even more valuable and how it makes them more connected with their children.

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Zoe and Georgia are back for a catch-up, and it goes somewhere neither of them expected!

Georgia is deep in the secondary school application process, which included a failed attempt at a nap in the car, the girls also follow up on their recent online safety episode, sharing the response it got from listeners and they also ask why school dress codes ban crop tops and shorts for young girls, and why the conversation should really be with boys, about respect.

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It’s Friday Q&A time, and this week Belle Cottingham is answering your questions on all things school and learning.

How do you pick the right school for your child and what really matters beyond league tables and Ofsted reports? Belle talks through your questions on choosing a school, supporting your child’s learning at home, and helping them feel happy and confident in the classroom.

Whether you’re filling in your first school application or trying to help with homework without tears (yours or theirs), make sure you listen to this one!<...

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How much do our kids learn just by playing?

This week we're joined by author and parenting coach Heidi Skudder to talk about learning, home schooling, and why play matters more than we think.

Heidi shares what learning looks like at home, how to make it fun rather than a battle, and easy ways to turn everyday play into time well spent. Along the way we talk about some favourites from Melissa & Doug, including...

This week on Made by Mammas, Georgia Habboo joins us for an honest, funny and heartfelt chat about the road to motherhood.

She talks us through Bella’s arrival, from the build-up to those first overwhelming days and why we should celebrate those first 12 weeks of pregnancy, not shy away from it! We also get stuck into the reality of sleep deprivation: the 3am feeds and what nobody warns you about.

And stick to the end of the episode if you haven't heard about HIFU!

Georgia's Favourite Products:

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For our second World Mental Health Day episode, Dr Debbie Raphael M.D joins Georgia to answer your questions about mental health in motherhood. She is an adult and child psychiatrist and a parent herself.

We discuss mum rage: what's behind it, why so many of us feel it, and what to do when it bubbles up - why small daily rituals can help steady you and your family, and also makes the case for treating parenting a bit more like a job, with boundaries, breaks and realistic expectations, and why that can take some of the...

**Trigger Warning** In today's episode we discuss suicide openly and frankly. Please do come back or listen to another episode if you feel this will be too much for you right now.

This episode is part of our World Mental Health Day series.

We speak with mental health advocate Jade Lloyd who developed postpartum psychosis, a rare but serious mental illness that can start suddenly after giving birth.

Jade talks openly about what happened to her, how isolating it felt, and why she's now speaking out so other mums don't have to...

Stuck in a style rut and desperate to wear something other than activewear? This week, Zoe and Georgia are diving into your fashion questions! They share their go-to tips for transitioning out of everyday gymwear without sacrificing comfort, how to hunt down the perfect winter coat to see you through the chillier months!

Zoe & Georgia's Fashion Recommendations:

Karen Millen Petite Clothing

Onitsuka Tiger

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This week, Zoe and Georgia are joined by a possibly the most boujee guest ever on the podcast!

Real Housewives of London's Panthea Parker sits down with the girls for a brilliantly candid, funny, and eye-opening chat about a life most of us can only imagine, warts and all! From navigating her previous marriage and never having worked a traditional job, to her most extravagant spending habits, Panthea opens up about what life is really like inside the top 1%.

While her world might feel worlds away from the daily school run, her warmth, humor...

It’s Friday, which means Zoe and Georgia are back to answer your questions and this week, they’re giving your living spaces a serious upgrade! Joining them in the studio is interior designer, founder of House Nine Design, and author Jojo Barr.

Together, they tackle your burning design questions, covering everything from room flow and smart storage to creating a home that’s both beautiful and genuinely lived-in.

Plus, Jojo shares the secrets behind her gorgeous new book, No Place Like Home: Creating Timeless Spaces, Made for Living!

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Today's episode is packed full of joy, laughter, tears and ingenius inventions as Zoe and Georgia are joined by actress Laura Haddock. They discuss navigating modern parenting in a tech-saturated world, and what Laura has decided to do about it!

From navigating co-parenting, alongside the wild dynamic of raising two kids with completely different personalities and why she felt compelled to create Looped, a screen-less, audio-first phone designed to help kids chat, communicate, and stay connected safely without the addictive pull of a screen.

Check out their Instagram page @getloopedphone

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It’s your Friday Q&A with Zoe & Georgia! This week, Zoe opens up about discovering her daughter’s TikTok account and the tricky conversations that followed. Plus, they’re answering your questions from making new friends to keeping those relationships going, and answering the all-important question...are they actually into gardening? 

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This week on Made By Mammas, Georgia and Zoe are joined by Frida Redknapp for a candid and heartwarming chat about her life as part of a blended family of seven children! Frida opens up about the joys, challenges and chaos of bringing such a big family with Jamie together, as well as her journey with Frood.

And be sure to listen out for Georgia's story about the most unexpected thing delivered in the post...you'll never guess it!

Frida's Favourite Products:

Caudalíe

Alo

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It’s Friday, which means it’s Q&A time! This week, Zoe and Georgia are joined by leading nutritionist, author, and founder of Rhitrition, Rhiannon Lambert.

Rhiannon drops by to chat all about her book, Ready, Set, Cook! and how to get kids excited about food in the kitchen. She then tackles your burning listener questions, covering everything. from navigating nutrition without the stress or mealtime battles, why scaling back on red meat benefits family health and even a delicious, nutritionist-approved recipe to satisfy sweet cravings using whole-food ingredients.

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This week, Zoe and Georgia are joined by reality TV favourite, influencer, and mum Amy Hart for an unfiltered and hilarious chat.

She opens up candidly about her pregnancy journey, and how she loves being pregnant so much! From Love Island to now, Amy talks about it all!

Amy's Favourite Products:

Rehab Whipped Face Cream

Clarins Double Serum

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Today Georgia is flying solo and is joined by the wonderful Dr Raj for another honest and informative 'Ask a GP' Q&A.

They’re answering your questions on everything from HRT and migraines to nosebleeds, periods and all those health worries you might not always know who to ask about.

So, whether you’ve got a question about your hormones, periods or something that’s been bugging you, this one’s for you!

As always, we’d love to hear what you think — and keep your questions coming for the next Q&A.

This week, Zoe & Georgia are very pleasantly surprised by Alex Trippier @beahappierparent, who joins them for a refreshingly frank and informative conversation speaking to both mums and dads about understanding parenting from each other's perspective.

Alex explores why so many couples find themselves having the same arguments, what’s really going on underneath them, and the small changes we can all make to communicate better, feel more understood and work more as a team.

Alex's References:

Men happier doing housework

Matresence By Lucy Jones

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Georgia takes centre stage in this special solo Friday Q&A episode of Made by Mammas. From how she started her career and family life to the things you’ve always wanted to know about her, Georgia answers your questions, shares a few honest confessions and gives us a little more insight into her life.

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**TW: We discuss sexual assault and predatory behaviour in this episode.**

In this explosive episode, we’re joined by model Amy Neville for one of her most honest conversations yet! Amy opens up about the darker side of the modelling industry, including dealing with unwanted sexual advances and the uncomfortable reality that sex for jobs is still a thing today. She opens up about dealing with a sexual assault in her past, and how she overcomes body dysmorphia in a highly image based career! She also discussed why she wouldn’t want her daughters to follow her...

This Friday, we’re joined by Laura Shepherd aka @eyfswithmrs_s for a really important conversation about early learning and the early years.

We chat about how children learn through play, what parents can do to support their development at home, and why those early experiences matter so much. A brilliant, reassuring conversation full of practical advice for parents navigating the early years.

Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas.

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It’s Tuesday, and the girls are back! This week, Zoe and Georgia are diving into the big parenting dilemma: how on earth do we teach our kids the true value of money? From pocket money tactics to dealing with "I want it now" demands, they share what actually works (and what definitely doesn't) at home.

Plus, there’s a major update on the lifestyle front...Zoe is officially back off the booze! To make sure she stays on track, Georgia is enlisting you, the listeners, to keep her accountable. If any of you spot Zoe out...

It’s Friday, which means Zoe & Georgia are back in the hot seat answering your burning questions!

This week, the girls are getting completely honest as they debate who out of the two of them would actually be better at looking after the kids in a pinch. They spill on what still turns them on about their partners after years of parenting together, and share some hilarious, terrifying stories about kids eavesdropping, proving that when you have little ears around, absolutely nothing stays a secret for long!

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Georgia is joined in the studio by her husband, "Judgey" James, for an unfiltered look at real life, marriage, and modern parenting tips.

The couple dish on their family holiday to Turkey, including James’ disastrous swim race, and debate his ambitious plan to train G into an elite athlete(!)

Tune in for honest parenting chat, relationship banter, and everyday family chaos.

Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas.

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Georgia is flying solo this week! She's joined by the brilliant Dr Tuesday for an honest, reassuring conversation about why we lose our tempers as parents and how to break the cycle.

In this episode, Dr Tuesday answers your questions on navigating intense sensory overload, resisting the trap of comparing yourself to other mums, and learning to give yourself a break when things get chaotic.

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This week, Georgia is joined by Sunna van Kampen, founder of Tonic Health, to chat about making healthier food choices without the overwhelm. From decoding food labels and simple family swaps to building a wellness brand through viral social media, Sunna shares practical tips that every parent can use.

Buy Sunna's book The Good, The Bad And The Healthy today!

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On today’s episode of Made by Mammas, Zoe and Georgia are joined by Connor Stanbridge, founder of the viral brand and movement FootballHER.

What started as a dad’s frustration at the lack of proper kit for his daughter turned into a game-changing community empowering young girls in sports. Connor opens up about breaking gender barriers, boosting young girls’ confidence, and how parents can support the next generation of female athletes on and off the pitch.

Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas.

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Parenting teenagers comes with a whole new set of rules, and Georgia is flying solo on Made by Mammas this week to tackle them all! She’s joined by fashion designer and mum Tabitha Webb for an honest, unfiltered conversation about raising a teen daughter in today’s digital world.

Whether it's setting strict boundaries with teen parties and drinking, navigating FOMO because of social media and talking openly about sex, we cover it all!

Tabitha has a new book Playing The Field available soon, pre-order it now!

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Looking for honest advice on getting your fitness back after having a baby? On this week’s Friday Q&A, hosts Zoe Hardman and Georgia Dayton are joined by pre and postnatal fitness expert, author, and founder of StrongLikeMum, Shakira Akabusi.

In this episode, Shakira answers listener questions on safe postnatal exercises, working the pelvic floor correctly and effectively and how to keep motivated without burnout and having the right mindset.

Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas.

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**TW: In this episode we discuss drug addiction and suicide - if this is too much for you to handle right now, please listen to another Made By Mammas episode and come back when you feel ready.

What are the hidden signs of ketamine addiction in young people? In this heart-wrenching episode, Zoe & Georgia sit down with Sarah Green, for an urgent conversation on youth substance abuse, mental health, and discussed her own tragic loss.

Following the heartbreaking loss of her daughter, Honor, to suicide after struggling with ketamine dependency, Sarah opens up about...

This week, Zo & G are joined by the wonderful parenting coach, therapist & relationship expert specialising in couples therapy and neurodivergent relationships and star of Netflix's Blue Therapy - Karen Doherty!

Your questions get real as we discuss hating your husband, dealing with differing sex drives, and why scheduling intimacy can change everything!

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This week, Zoe and G are flying solo for a classic, unfiltered catch-up. They’re tackling one of the trickiest parenting milestones yet - how on earth do you navigate the "masturbation conversation" with your kids? Plus, the girls take a hilarious trip down memory lane to reminisce about what dating was actually like back in their school days.

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Today we're joined by Daisy Asaf for an honest conversation about the choices she makes for her family's health and wellbeing.

From navigating food labels to reducing toxins in her children's diets, Daisy shares the thinking behind her approach, the habits that have made a difference, and how she balances it all.

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On this week’s episode, Zoe and Georgia are joined by the incredibly resilient, honest, and wonderfully candid Shaughna Phillips!

When Shaughna found out she was expecting, she imagined the standard path to parenthood. But at 30 weeks pregnant, her world was flipped upside down when her partner was arrested and sentenced to prison.

Shaughna opens up like never before about navigating the experience under intense public scrutiny and staying positive throughout.

Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas.

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On this week's fascinating Friday Q&A, we're joined by child psychologist Saskia Joss, who has a new book out Help! My Child's Anxiety is Giving Me Anxiety.

Saskia answers your parenting questions, shares practical strategies for supporting anxious children, and offers reassuring advice to help parents navigate big feelings with greater confidence and calm - a topic which clearly hits Zoe deeply.

Saskia also talks about teaming up with Trainline and Yoto with their free 'Draw Along' collection, focussed on keeping kids entertained on train journeys, without staring at a screen the...

This week Zoe and Georgia are joined by pop superstar, West End actress, and mama Pixie Lott!

Pixie opens up about balancing a demanding career in the spotlight with the beautiful chaos of raising a young family. From navigating the highs and lows of pregnancy to the daily realities of toddler life, how she protects her mental health, and why finding a supportive village is everything. Plus, Zo and G get Pixie's ultimate recommendations for keeping calm amidst the busy-ness of modern mum life.

Pixie Lott partnered with McDonald's and Ronald McDonald House UK...

Today Zoe & Georgia try to find the answers to your most asked questions!

Overcoming mum guilt, jealousy of other mums and what really makes the Mammas laugh are just a few of the questions in the show today.

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This week, Zoe and Georgia are joined by content creator and lifestyle influencer Suzie Bonaldi for a wonderfully refreshing and honest conversation. Suzie opens up about navigating the digital world as a new mum, the realities of creating content while running on empty, and why she made the conscious decision to share her raw, unfiltered postpartum body with her followers. From filtering out social media noise to reclaiming your body confidence, this episode is a beautiful reminder that there is no "correct" way to look or feel after having a baby.

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