Mother Lovers Club

This week Lisa and Alix are joined by writer and podcaster Ro Frimpong to discuss what happens when your home life and work life are on collision course. From the sudden arrival of a child on a Teams call to the pressure to appear perfect, Lisa, Alix and Ro share their experiences of the ultimate juggling act between the personal and professional. Plus, there are more eye-opening voice notes from...

This week’s episode sees Lisa and Alix chat to comedian and writer Athena Kugblenu about just how far you end up stretching yourself when you’re a working mum. From the art of embracing interruptions to the value of keeping a stash of bribes handy, Lisa, Alix and Athena share how they (try to) avoid reaching breaking point when the stretch becomes too real. Plus, they listen in to some more voice...

This week’s episode sees Lisa and Alix joined by author and illustrator Katie Kirby for an open and honest chat around the occasionally overwhelming load of motherhood. From the frenzied intensity of the working mum’s lunch break to the moment when a towel on the floor becomes the absolute tipping point, Lisa, Alix and Katie share how they cope when it feels as though the burden is becoming unmana...

Audrey Indome, co-host of The Receipts Podcast, joins Lisa and Alix to talk about the whole new type of tiredness that hits when you’re a working mum. As well as discussing the constant battle for some unbroken shut-eye, Audrey, Lisa and Alex explore what it’s like to feel like you’re never truly awake, from becoming exhausted by your own anecdotes to discovering long-forgotten bottles of breast m...

Comedian Esther Manito joins Lisa and Alix to talk about returning to work after maternity leave. As well as discussing the almighty juggling act of teaching, breaking into comedy and parenting two small children, Esther chats post-return guilt, the unexpected joy of a commute and the dubious merits of baby salsa. Plus, there are voice notes from the Stylist audience on a whole host of post-leave...

Ellie Taylor joins Lisa and Alix to share stories from the front line of working mum life, reflecting on her own lessons from navigating work with a school age child and a baby that doesn’t sleep. She also shares the one tip she keeps in mind when it all feels a bit much and discusses why that voice noter should have thought twice before jumping and skipping before work (IYKYK).   We’d love t...

Life as a working mum is not without its highs, lows and all-round ridiculous moments. Join Stylist’s Lisa Smosarski and Alix Walker as they swap stories – and share your candid voice notes - about the reality of the juggle, in a bid to ease the load for working mums everywhere. They’ll also be joined by a host of celebrity friends as they share their own parenting pearls of wisdom.  Hosted o...