Mother Lovers Club

This week’s episode sees Lisa and Alix chat to comedian and writer Athena Kugblenu about just how far you end up stretching yourself when you’re a working mum. From the art of embracing interruptions to the value of keeping a stash of bribes handy, Lisa, Alix and Athena share how they (try to) avoid reaching breaking point when the stretch becomes too real. Plus, they listen in to some more voice notes from the Stylist audience, with stories including a tear-stained carpark negotiation and an inadvertent rendition of Humpty Dumpty during a work call.   Want to contribute a voice note to a future episode? WhatsApp your messages to 07397825384 or DM us on Instagram @stylistmagazine.   And if you love what we have to say, please leave a rating and review.  We want to help ease the load for others by normalising the highs, lows and ridiculous moments that can happen to working mums everywhere.   For tips and support for working mums visit: www.maltesers.co.uk/lighten-the-load  Instagram@stylistmagazine@lisasmosarski@alixkwalker1

Audrey Indome, co-host of The Receipts Podcast, joins Lisa and Alix to talk about the whole new type of tiredness that hits when you’re a working mum. As well as discussing the constant battle for some unbroken shut-eye, Audrey, Lisa and Alex explore what it’s like to feel like you’re never truly awake, from becoming exhausted by your own anecdotes to discovering long-forgotten bottles of breast milk where you least expect them. Plus, there are more voice notes from the Stylist audience, leading to the eternal question… how do you recover from accidentally using your baby voice with a colleague?   Want to contribute a voice note to a future episode? WhatsApp your messages to 07397825384 or DM us on Instagram @stylistmagazine.   And if you love what we have to say, please leave a rating and review.  We want to help ease the load for others by normalising the highs, lows and ridiculous moments that can happen to working mums everywhere.   For tips and support for working mums visit: www.maltesers.co.uk/lighten-the-load Instagram@stylistmagazine@lisasmosarski@alikkwalker1

Comedian Esther Manito joins Lisa and Alix to talk about returning to work after maternity leave. As well as discussing the almighty juggling act of teaching, breaking into comedy and parenting two small children, Esther chats post-return guilt, the unexpected joy of a commute and the dubious merits of baby salsa. Plus, there are voice notes from the Stylist audience on a whole host of post-leave dramas, from forgetting how to dress to the challenges of in-office breast pumping. Want to contribute a voice note to a future episode? WhatsApp your messages to 07397825384 or DM us on Instagram @stylistmagazine. And if you love what we have to say, please leave a rating and review. We want to help ease the load for others by normalising the highs, lows and ridiculous moments that can happen to working mums everywhere. For tips and support for working mums visit: www.maltesers.co.uk/lighten-the-loadInstagram@stylistmagazine@lisasmosarski@alixkwalker1

Ellie Taylor joins Lisa and Alix to share stories from the front line of working mum life, reflecting on her own lessons from navigating work with a school age child and a baby that doesn’t sleep. She also shares the one tip she keeps in mind when it all feels a bit much and discusses why that voice noter should have thought twice before jumping and skipping before work (IYKYK). We’d love to hear your voice notes.WhatsApp your messages to 07397825384 or DM us on Instagram @stylistmagazine. If you love what we have to say, please leave a rating and review. We want to help ease the load for others by normalising the highs, lows and ridiculous moments that can happen to working mums everywhere. For tips and support for working mums visit: www.maltesers.co.uk/lighten-the-loadFind us on Instagram@stylistmagazine@lisasmosarski@alixkwalker1@elliejanetaylor#motherloversclub 

Life as a working mum is not without its highs, lows and all-round ridiculous moments. Join Stylist’s Lisa Smosarski and Alix Walker as they swap stories – and share your candid voice notes - about the reality of the juggle, in a bid to ease the load for working mums everywhere. They’ll also be joined by a host of celebrity friends as they share their own parenting pearls of wisdom.