Mum's The Word! With Georgia Jones & Kelsey Parker

This week on Mum’s The Word, Georgia Jones is joined by illustrator, author, and all-round positivity powerhouse Stacie Swift for a conversation that feels like a big exhale.Together, they chat about self-kindness over perfection, how to let go of unrealistic expectations, and why creativity can be one of the most powerful forms of self-care. Stacie also shares her thoughts on the importance of finding joy in everyday moments, even when life feels heavy, and why joy isn’t extra, it’s essential.This week's episode is filled with practical reminders that you don’t have to be perfect to be doing a great job.A Create Podcast

This week on Mum’s The Word, Georgia Jones and Kelsey Parker are joined by the unstoppable Anna Whitehouse, better known as Mother Pukka who's a broadcaster, author, activist, and founder of the Flex Appeal movement.Anna opens up about the reality of being a working mum and why flexible working isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity!Together, they dive into:💪 What the Flex Appeal really is and why it matters⚖️ How mothers are still being discriminated against in the workplace🤝 What Anna means by an “army of women” fighting for each other💷 And why society continues to undervalue mothers, especially financiallyIt’s a must-listen for every parent trying to juggle career, family, and everything in between.Because supporting mums isn’t just nice, it’s essential.A Create Podcast

This week on Mum’s The Word, Georgia Jones is joined by author, podcaster, and founder of Not So Smug Now, Cat Sims.Known for documenting the beautifully chaotic reality of being a 40-year-old woman, wife, and mum, Cat has built a platform that makes women feel truly seen, reminding us that however messy life feels, you’re never the only one.In this refreshingly honest chat, Georgia and Cat dive into:🧠 Why we need to talk more openly about the mental load mums carry🤝 The power of couples sharing the load at home💬 How therapy saved Cat’s marriage🩸 And why what our kids are being taught about periods is totally missing the markWith her trademark honesty and humour, Cat shares insights from her brand-new book The Mental Load Diaries, offering a voice of solidarity to mums everywhere.Real talk, real laughs, and a whole lot of “me too” moments.This is one you won’t want to miss.A Create Podcast

Georgia Jones and Kelsey Parker are back in the studio together for a raw and honest catch-up on life, motherhood and everything in between.In this episode, Kelsey opens up about her thoughts on the future and whether she’s considering having another baby following the tragic passing of Phoenix.She and Georgia also swap stories on the chaos of solo parenting, especially with Danny away on the McFly x Busted tour, and why sometimes just keeping your head above water is enough.They also dive into the importance of reminding ourselves that it’s okay not to be okay, and why mums need to let go of the pressure to always have it all together.Candid, emotional and full of laughs.This is motherhood unfiltered.A Create Podcast

This week on Mum’s The Word, Georgia Jones and Kelsey Parker are reunited back in the studio for a very special and emotional episode.For the first time on the podcast, Kelsey opens up about the heartbreaking passing of Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, sharing how it affected her, Will, Aurelia and Bodhi, and why she believes that if you don’t laugh through grief, you’ll cry.She also reflects on how this experience has been a very different grieving process to when her husband, Tom Parker, passed away.Alongside the hard conversations, Georgia and Kelsey are also chatting about back-to-school season, and how Bodhi is adjusting to starting reception and full-time school.A raw, heartfelt, and honest conversation about love, loss, motherhood, and finding strength in the little moments.A Create Podcast

This week on Mum’s The Word, Georgia Jones is joined by award-winning Sunday Times bestselling author and broadcaster Louise Pentland. Known for her openness and honesty, Louise shares a powerful conversation about the realities of motherhood, the importance of friendships, and the inspiration behind her brand-new children’s book Adventures in Lylaland.Together, Georgia and Louise discuss:💛 The power of female friendships—especially as mums🌱 How grief and past abuse have shaped Louise’s journey as a mother📚 Why she wanted to write a children’s story celebrating imagination, resilience, and mental health👩‍🔬 And how Adventures in Lylaland encourages girls to explore STEM and chase their curiosityHonest, heartfelt, and full of inspiration, this episode celebrates the strength of mums and the magic of stories.A Create Podcast

This week on Mum’s The Word, Kelsey Parker is joined by Vicki Broadbent, better known as Honest Mum, to chat all things motherhood, blogging, and life online.Vicki shares her incredible journey from a successful TV director to becoming one of the UK’s original mummy influencers, and how that leap changed both her career and her family life.She also opens up about:👶 Having her third baby after 40🌱 Raising children with strong values in a modern world📱 Navigating social media as both a mum and creator💛 Why honesty and community matter more than everThis episode is warm, inspiring, and full of wisdom for mums navigating motherhood, identity, and the messy, beautiful in-between.Remember this episode was recorded in JuneAlso make sure to check out Vicki's new children's book Greek Myths, Folktales & Legends OUT NOWA Create Podcast

This week on Mum’s The Word, Georgia Jones is joined by Michelle Kennedy, the founder and CEO of Peanut, one of the fastest-growing social networking apps for women.After her experience as deputy CEO at Badoo and an inaugural board member at Bumble, Michelle saw the power of online connection and realised mums, women, and parents needed their own safe space to share, support, and find community.The result? Peanut, a platform designed to make sure no woman ever feels alone.Georgia and Michelle chat about:🤝 Why Peanut launched their new book It Takes a Village💛 Shifting our mindset around asking for help as mums🌍 The importance of building supportive communities📲 How online spaces can create real-life connectionsIf you’ve ever felt like you’re figuring out motherhood solo, this one’s a reminder that there’s always a village out there, you just have to find it!A Create Podcast