The Independent Mum's Handbook - Motherhood

Join us as we retrace a captivating adventure in the life of a modern mum, who first graced our show as an expectant mother and returns now with an 18-month-old toddler in tow! In this special episode of "The Independent Mum's Handbook," we journey through the extraordinary transformation that motherhood brings, exploring the exhilarating highs and heart-wrenching lows of pregnancy,...

*Trigger warning * This podcast covers potentially disturbing content and includes references to domestic abuse, neonatal care and topics, which some listeners may find offensive or traumatising. This week we meet Clare, a mother of 3. We hear how she juggles homeschooling, working and being a wife. We also hear the contrast she feels as her journey transitions from being a teen mum to her current...

This week we meet 30-year-old career woman Nadia, who is soon to be married but has decided that she doesn't want children. Hear her struggles and triumphs and the reason why she can't bring herself to have a child of her own. So, pull up a chair, grab your drink and enjoy Nadia's story.

* Trigger warning*  This podcast covers potentially disturbing content and includes references to sexual abuse and topics, which some listeners may find offensive or traumatising.  In this episode, we meet Kelly, a 36year old mother of three. We hear how Kelly's strength and thirst for education broke the generational cycle of abuse and allowed her to find her voice and thrive. We follow...

This week we meet Rachael, a 37-year-old singleton. We join Rachael as she reflects on her decision to have her eggs frozen. We hear the highs and the lows of finding a partner in the world of online dating and how freezing her eggs gives her the hope of having her ideal family one day. She also talks us through the process and her well-being throughout the journey. So, sit back, grab your brew an...

In this episode, we meet Grace, a business owner and a mother of 4. We will join Grace as she recounts how she balanced education with being a young mum and how her dedication to the arts helped her through life's most challenging times. We also hear the heartwarming tale of how she met her husband. So, grab your cuppa, put your feet up and join us for this week's podcast.  To find out m...

In this pilot episode, we meet Frances a 35-year-old mother of one. Join us we hear her journey into motherhood. We find out how Frances navigates marriage, working full-time, moving countries and becoming a mother. We will be launching the full series on October the 18th, you can sign up for reminders here https://independentmumshandbook.co.uk/2021/09/21/the-podcast/. I hope you join us  Lau...