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Send us Fan Mail Ever sat in a room full of people — your kids, your partner, maybe even friends — and still felt completely alone?   In this episode, I'm talking about the kind of loneliness no one prepares you for. The kind that has nothing to do with how many people are around you, and everything to do with how disconnected you feel from yourself.   I'm sharing my own story of losing...

Send us Fan Mail Had two, three, maybe four kids and thought you'd have it figured out by now? This episode is your permission slip to stop pretending.   In this episode, I'm getting honest about why more kids often means more chaos, not more confidence — and what it actually looks like to start finding yourself again when your schedule is bursting and you've got zero hours that bel...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever catch your reflection and wonder where YOU went? In this episode, Charlie opens up about the exact moment she realized she'd lost herself — standing in her kitchen during lockdown, surrounded by chaos, and crying because she couldn't recognize the woman staring back at her.   If you've ever felt like you're "just mom" and nothing else, thi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Charlie gets honest about the parts of motherhood no one prepares you for: the bone-deep exhaustion, the guilt of wanting five minutes alone, and the shock of realising you don't recognise yourself anymore.   What we cover: * Why loving your kids doesn't automatically refill your cup * The guilt that comes with wanting space (and why it's completely...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal episode, Charlie shares her experience of four c-sections — two emergency, two elective — and breaks down everything mums need to know about this often misunderstood birth experience.   What You'll Learn:   * Charlie's full birth story across five babies (including why her second birth became traumatic) * The real difference between emergency and...

Send us Fan Mail Just because you didn't have surgery doesn't mean your body didn't go through something massive. In this episode, Charlie shares her honest experience recovering from her first natural birth — and why the "you should be fine" narrative is harmful.   In this episode, you'll learn: * Why natural birth still requires serious recovery (and why the "h...

Send us Fan Mail Your body just did something miraculous — so why do we spend so much time hating it?  In this episode, Charlie gets real about postpartum body image: the impossible "bounce back" expectations we're sold, what actually affects your body's recovery (spoiler: it's not willpower), and how to start being kinder to yourself when the mirror feels like the enemy....

Send us Fan Mail You can love being a mum and still need space to breathe.   In this episode, Charlie dives into something that could genuinely change your entire experience of motherhood: boundaries.   Not the aggressive, wall-building kind. The gentle, honest, "this is what I need" kind.   We're talking about why we don't set them (hello guilt, people-pleasing, and fear), why...

Send us Fan Mail Following last week's deep dive into losing yourself in motherhood, this episode lifts the energy with real, doable self-care — not the "book a spa day" kind, but the small-but-mighty moments that keep the "you" in motherhood. What We Cover: * Why self-care feels impossible for moms (and what happens when we skip it) * What self-care actually looks like —...

Send us Fan Mail You were one person your whole life — with dreams, opinions, passions, and a sense of who you were. Then you became a mum… and suddenly, you don't know how to connect the two anymore.   In this episode, Charlie opens up about losing yourself in motherhood — even when becoming a mum was part of the dream. She explores:   → Why something still feels missing, even when you'...

Send us Fan Mail Charlie dives deep into one of the most Googled topics in motherhood: sleep. From what newborn sleep actually looks like (spoiler: it's not what you expect) to the 4-month sleep regression, she shares what she learned across five babies. This episode covers sleep safety essentials, practical survival tips for exhausted mums, and how to cope when you're running on empty —...

Send us Fan Mail Charlie opens up about the reality of 3am feeds — the loneliness, the exhaustion, but also the unexpected tenderness of those quiet hours. Whether you're breastfeeding or bottle feeding, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you survive (and even enjoy) the night shift, from prepping bottles in advance to finding your night time Netflix companion.   What You&apos...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt like leaving the house with your baby requires the same level of planning as a two-week holiday abroad? You're not alone — and you're definitely not doing anything wrong.   In this episode, Charlie shares everything she learned (the hard way, across five babies) about actually getting out the front door with a newborn. From the mental load that makes a simple t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Charlie breaks down the parenting admin that catches so many first-time mums completely off guard — the paperwork, the deadlines, and the government websites nobody warns you about.   From registering the birth to claiming Child Benefit to navigating free nursery hours, Charlie shares the practical steps and emotional reality of managing it all while sleep-deprive...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's special episode, Charlie welcomes her FIRST EVER GUEST — Hannah, a financial advisor with 11 years of experience in the financial sector (9 years in specialist mortgage sector). Together, they unravel the often overwhelming world of finances for young couples, first-time parents, and single parents who dream of gaining financial stability and getting on the pro...

Send us Fan Mail In this honest and heartfelt episode, Charlie opens up about what happens to your relationship once babies arrive. Drawing from 13 years of marriage and five children, she shares what worked, what didn't, and what she wishes she'd done differently. This isn't therapy — it's real talk from a mum who's been in the trenches, offering support and practical ste...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply honest episode, Charlie unpacks mum guilt — when it starts, how it shows up, and why it can feel impossible to shake. From the moment you see those two lines to the daily battles with comparison and self-doubt, Charlie shares her own stories from five pregnancies and offers practical ways to manage the guilt without letting it consume you. This is your reminder that...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, Charlie opens up about one of motherhood's most unspoken struggles: losing yourself in the process of becoming someone's everything. She shares her own 2am kitchen moment of realisation with her first baby and offers gentle, practical advice for any mum feeling like she's disappeared into the role. This episode is a reminder that you'...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal episode, Charlie opens up about the quiet, overwhelming moment when motherhood truly hit her — not during pregnancy or birth, but in the still of the night, holding her baby when the world was finally quiet. She explores the identity shift that no one warns you about, what it really means to "become a mum," and why growing into motherhood is messi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Chat with Charlie on Mum Matters, Charlie shares honest and compassionate reflections on breastfeeding, bottle feeding, combination feeding, and making baby feeding choices without guilt or pressure. From early feeding struggles to rediscovering confidence across five children, this episode reassures mums that fed is best, support matters, and your mental health...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Chat With Charlie on Mum Matters, Charlie shares honest insights on choosing a birth partner, managing visitors after birth, and protecting your recovery in the postpartum period. This episode is perfect for first-time mums preparing for labour, birth, and the early days with a newborn, especially if you’re unsure how you’ll feel about support, boundaries, and f...

Send us Fan Mail As your due date approaches, the emotional preparation for motherhood can feel just as big as the physical preparation. In this episode, we talk about the mix of feelings before labour and simple ways to prepare your heart and mind for meeting your baby. A gentle reminder that you don’t need to feel completely ready to become a mum. If you’d like more step-by-step support, my Firs...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Charlie shares the essential conversations every couple should have before having a baby — and how to gently have them even if your baby is already here. This episode covers: Why communication matters before and after baby arrives Key conversations about visitors, housework, finances, and support How unspoken expectations can affect your relationship after birth Pr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Charlie gently explores the feeling so many mums carry — the quiet fear of not being good enough. We talk about: Mum guilt, comparison, and feeling like everyone else has it together Why the “not good enough” voice shows up in motherhood The truth behind social media and invisible struggles What being a “good enough mum” really means Gentle reassurance for mums who...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk honestly about the real magic of being a mum — not the picture-perfect moments, but the quiet, unseen work that happens every day. This episode explores: What the “magic of motherhood” really means The mental load and emotional labour mums carry Why motherhood is unpaid but never worthless Feeling invisible, exhausted, or disconnected as a mum Reassurance f...