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Secret Mum Club with Sophiena
The Secret Swear Club
Season 3, Ep. 50
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The ladies are throwing their names in the hat to join the Secret Swear Club after one listener reveals a genius (and slightly unhinged) new tradition to swerve their child's judgmental side-eye. Meanwhile, Dottie’s been yelling about itchy legs in the middle of Sainsbury’s, and one listener’s caught in a parenting pickle with their sister.
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61. The Achy... Apricot?
42:33||Season 2026, Ep. 61Soph and Emma are comparing notes on potty training and the pressure parents feel to "get it right". Plus, they hear about one little boy whose pronunciation of apricot comes with a very NSFW twist!
60. The School Switch
21:21||Season 2026, Ep. 60Soph opens up after receiving an outpouring of messages about Dottie's move to a new school, with listeners sharing their own experiences of bullying, changing schools and finding where they truly belong. Plus, it's time for more of your incredible love stories, from a magical Lapland romance to a chance New Year's Eve meeting that changed everything.
59. The Pool Prodigy
43:57||Season 2026, Ep. 59Soph shares an unbelievable update that's left the whole family convinced they've got a little mermaid on their hands. Plus, the ladies answer your questions on surviving the evening routine, navigating the guilt of going back to work after maternity leave, and why no parent ever really has it all figured out.
58. The Birthday Nostalgia
23:59||Season 2026, Ep. 58Soph and Emma are celebrating turning 38 by taking a trip down memory lane. From bouncy castles, Capri Suns and Tamagotchis to Furby disasters and the childhood birthday parties that felt like the best day of the year, the ladies reminisce about growing up in the '90s.
57. The Pelvic POWER!
40:45||Season 2026, Ep. 57From morning routines to mum groups and potty training chaos, the ladies are sharing the reality behind the “perfect” parenting life (spoiler: nobody has it figured out!). Plus, one listener shares a pregnancy appointment story involving a very impressive (and unexpected) display of pelvic power...
56. The House Is Too Quiet!
17:50||Season 2026, Ep. 56A bedtime tradition has gone completely out of hand as one listener shares her very long nighttime routine! After chatting about the magic of childhood play, Sophiena and Emma reflect on just how fast children grow up, and how quickly a noisy house can become a quiet one. Plus, the ladies celebrate a beautiful pregnancy update from a listener, and there's another brilliant masterpiece in the Secret Mum Club Gallery.
55. The Bush Hideout
47:20||Season 2026, Ep. 55Sophiena shares a major update on Dottie's new school and reveals why she's made a last-minute change to Renley's preschool plans, while Emma prepares for Joseph's first day in reception. Plus, Chris gets caught hiding in the bushes (for wholesome parenting reasons, we promise), and the ladies help a listener navigate tricky toddler behaviour.
54. The Drop And Run!
17:30||Season 2026, Ep. 54Nursery drop offs can be absolutely heartbreaking, so Sophiena and Emma are diving into your best tips for making them that little bit easier. From the "drop and run" technique to clever distractions and tiny keepsakes, the ladies share the advice that's helped so many parents through those emotional goodbyes. Plus, one mum discovers what her four-year-old really thinks she does all day... and it's safe to say, it's brutal!
53. The Fresh Start
52:05||Season 2026, Ep. 53Sophiena opens up about the decision to move Dottie to a new school after months of back and forth. She shares why the family decided a fresh start was the right choice, and why sometimes protecting your child's happiness means making the difficult decision. Plus, the ladies chat DIY obsessions, summer weddings, baby name regret, and one toddler's very enthusiastic game of pinchy bum.