Dear Mum

We’re at the end of Series 1 of Dear Mum - and I feel like I should be the one writing a post-it note for myself, because this series has genuinely changed how I think about motherhood, and this final conversation is the perfect way to close it out. Anna Mathur is a psychotherapist, author, and a refreshingly honest mum of three. You might know her from her books, her incredibly honest Instagram,...

This week's guest is proof that there is no perfect time, no perfect age, and no perfect plan... and that things can still turn out better than you ever could have imagined. Maisie Crompton is the founder of Totes For Youu, content creator, and mum to the most fiery, loving three-year-old, Elsie. We'd never met in person before this, but it felt like catching up with an old friend - which...

Nobody warned us about perimenopause. Not really. We heard about menopause - hot flushes, older women, “something to worry about later”… But perimenopause? The feeling that you are fundamentally breaking apart, that the person showing up for your kids every day isn't really you anymore… and all of it arriving while you're also knee deep in the baby years?! It's a whole other world. Thi...

Pelvic floor… It comes up at every antenatal class, every postnatal check, every mum WhatsApp group. And most of us are still just crossing our legs and hoping nobody brings it up!! This week, I'm joined by Clare Bourne - pelvic health physiotherapist, author of Strong Foundations, mum of two (soon to be three!), and one of my oldest friends. We met nine years ago when I was training her, and now...

To the mum who's standing in front of a wardrobe full of clothes that don't quite fit the same way anymore, wondering where she went - this one's for you. This week I'm joined by Courtney-Mae Briggs; actress, voiceover artist, fashion content creator, and mum to the most stylish almost-two-year-old, Minnie. You might know her from the West End, from Wicked the film (yes, that Wicked), or from her...

Dear Mum, meet George. Our very first DAD on the podcast… who also happens to be a very special “Dad” in my life - because he’s my husband and the father to our three. This episode is proper, unfiltered, and surprisingly emotional - because George and I sit down (possibly for the longest uninterrupted conversation we've had in years?!) to talk through our whole journey into parenthood. From me...

Trigger warning & Disclaimer: This episode includes discussion of infant infections, hospitalisation, and childhood illness anxiety. This episode is for general information and support only, not personalised medical advice. If you’re worried about your child, trust your instincts and speak to your GP, NHS 111, or seek urgent care if needed. ** To the parents who are permanently wiping noses, s...

Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of maternal mental health, burnout, anxiety, depression and postnatal depression, including seeking support from a GP. To the mums who feel like they’re “fine” right up until they’re suddenly… not - this one’s for you. This week I’m joined by one of my closest friends, who I met through motherhood, and is one of the most honest people I know (even...

To the mums who are running on fumes, holding it together with a cold tea and pure willpower, welcome back to the podcast just for you. In Episode 4, I’m joined by the incredibly inspiring and relatable Tobi Asare, where we’re talking about the *real* juggle - work, motherhood, identity, and the pressure to “do it all” without falling apart. Tobi shares what burnout actually looked like for her, h...

If mealtimes in your house feel like a daily battle, this one’s for you. For Episode 3 of Dear Mum, I’m joined by Charlotte Stirling-Reed - NHS-trained child nutritionist and an actual guru of weaning, toddler food and everything in between. And we’re getting into the thing that sends so many of us over the edge - fussy eating! We talk about why “fussy eater” is a label that can make things worse,...

Welcome back to Dear Mum - and this week I’m joined by Olivia Hammond - mum of two, and the woman a lot of you will know as the original “festival baby” mum… yes, she took her firstborn to Glastonbury Festival… and honestly? Iconic! We talk about what it’s really like becoming a mum at 25 when it’s totally unplanned - how it flips your whole life upside down (including travel plans, friendships, a...

Trigger warning: postnatal depression, suicidal ideation, mental health. Welcome to the very first episode of Dear Mum! I’m so glad you’re here because we are very much setting the tone - funny, honest, zero judgement… and the kind of chat you can have with your cold tea in hand. For Episode 1, I’m joined by Chessie King , and we’re getting into the real stuff: what happens to your relationship af...

Introducing: Dear Mum... 💜💛 The funny, honest, no-judgement podcast that feels like the mums’ group chat that’s always open - whenever you need it. Hosted by Charlie Barker (mum of three and business owner), each episode is packed with the good, the hard, and the chaotic bits in between - real conversations, stories you couldn’t make up, vulnerable moments that feel like a deep breath, and pract...