The Shits & Giggles Guide to Motherhood

Join a chat with Becky Sleep Nanny and I, as we talk baby sleep, cry it out, the challenge of sleep in motherhood and my personal views on sleep training. We question each other, push boundaries and talk about how we believe sleep works for our families. It's a good un!Please note some of the topics in this podcast may be triggering for some, they are also controversial at times, so please focus on your own mental health and skip this episode if you find any of this content upsetting.

It’s Gemma here and I’m excited to open up and share something truly special with you in today’s episode. This is the birth story that made me a Mama, my first birth story and the one that will forever hold a place in my heart. This story is all about my eldest daughter, Pepper, who made her entrance into the world during a very speedy labour, 4 weeks early at a tiny 4lb 7oz. So if you’re up for a journey that’s equal parts refreshing and honest, grab your cup of tea, get comfy and let’s dive right in - tissues optional! Please note: Topics in this podcast that may be triggering for some. Please always prioritise your own mental health and skip this episode if you find any of this content upsetting.

In this episode I am joined by Bridget Albano from The Happy Stylist as we talk pregnancy, post baby bodies, learning to love yourself and how to feel confident in your own skin. Get ready for a fashion filled chat as we dive into a topic that’s close to my heart, clothes! We’ll be sharing stories, laughs, and a few tips and tricks on how to style your body so you feel confident and excited about dressing your post partum body. 

I’m absolutely thrilled to introduce you to someone incredibly special on today’s episode - none other than my longest breastfeeding client and wonderful friend, Aine Coles! Get ready for a heartwarming chat as we dive into a topic that’s close to many mum’s hearts: breastfeeding. We’ll be celebrating a truly remarkable achievement - Aine’s journey of breastfeeding for a whopping 600 days, and counting! We’ll be sharing stories, laughs, and maybe a few “boob-versations” as we explore the ups and downs of Aine’s breastfeeding journey.Please note: Topics in this podcast that may be triggering for some. Please always prioritise your own mental health and skip this episode if you find any of this content upsetting.

Picture this: the birth story that sparked the birth (pun intended!) of Mindful Mama Club, and the very source of my passion for all things related to births, babies and yes, you guessed it, boobs! This story is all about my youngest daughter, Indie, who made her entrance into the world right in the midst of the pandemic - literally on the day we were plunged into our third lockdown. So if you’re up for a journey that’s equal parts heartwarming and tear-jerking, grab your cup of tea, get comfy and let’s dive right in - tissues optional! Please note: Topics in this podcast that may be triggering for some. Please always prioritise your own mental health and skip this episode if you find any of this content upsetting. 

This episode explains what the shits and giggles guide to motherhood is all about.Gemma is here to remind you through pregnancy, birth and beyond that you are never alone. So if you are looking for laughter, tips, tricks and information on how to feel empowered in your journey to motherhood, you are in the right place.So, tie up that mum bun, grab that lukewarm coffee, and dive headfirst into the rollercoaster ride that is motherhood together.Please note - we will discuss some sensitive topics and you will hear the odd swear word, so you may want to listen without children around.