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LOUISE PENTLAND: How Grief & Abuse Shaped My Motherhood Journey

Season 3, Ep. 53

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 curiosity


Honest, heartfelt, and full of inspiration, this episode celebrates the strength of mums and the magic of stories.


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