Entry Level Mums

This week we’re joined by a Somali-American mum Faisa Ali (with Canadian roots 👀) for a proper mum chat. We talk about the differences between Somali culture in the UK and the US, identity, what it means to be Somali and how motherhood shapes the way we experience culture. We also touch on postpartum depression and the conversations mums don’t always get to have openly. Find Faisa online! Instagr...

This week on our latest Mum Chat - Nostalgia from the noughties. We discuss racism, our favourite TV shows from the early 2000s, songs that are nostalgic, the Mandela theory and much more! Don't forget to the like, leave a comment and please hit that follow button so you don't miss an episode! Also available on Youtube and Apple Podcasts.

This week on our latest Mum Chat - discussing things every parent dreads. We discuss childhood illnesses, navigating the NHS, hospital visits and the importance of advocating for your child when you feel something isn't right. As mums, we've all had moments where we've had to trust our instincts, ask more questions and push for answers. Don't forget to the like, leave a comment and...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions around FGM (Female Genital Mutilation). Please listen with care and skip this episode if these topics may be distressing for you. We start the episode by catching up honestly about burnout, mental exhaustion and feeling like we haven’t really been ourselves lately. We then read two listener emails about toxic in laws and how trauma that had been b...

⚠️ Content Warning / DisclaimerThis episode contains discussions around child abuse and suicide. Please take care while watching and feel free to pause or step away if needed. Viewer discretion is advised. In this powerful and honest conversation, we’re joined by Marsha, founder of Black SEN Mamas, as she shares her journey of raising three neurodivergent daughters while navigating life as an auti...

We sit down with Mounia, a Child Sleep Consultant to talk all things sleep deprivation. Before having children, she worked long NHS night shifts supporting children with complex needs. She thought she understood exhaustion until her first baby woke up every single hour for over a year. When health visitors and GPs couldn’t give her the support she needed, she decided to take matters into her own h...

In Part 2 of this Mum Chat, we get into two listener dilemmas and they’re heavy. The first is from a new mum who feels hurt and confused after her sister-in-law stopped visiting her and the baby, despite them being very close before she gave birth. The second dilemma is from a postpartum mum of three who was ghosted by her husband TWICE. We talk family dynamics, expectations after birth, forgivene...

We're back with a brand new episode (PART 1) of our Mum Chat. We've been so busy this year with projects outside of ELM that we're so excited about and we've also elevated into a CIC! We discuss hitting 100 episodes (on Youtube), random chit chat, our kids, conspiracy theories and bullying. Come back for PART 2 where we delve into 2 dilemmas sent in by our listeners. Find us on soc...

On this episode of Entry Level Mums, we’re joined by content creator Aliyah Salah for a conversation that felt like sitting down with an old friend. Aliyah opens up about motherhood, personal growth and navigating major life transitions...all with the honesty and humour so many of you love her for. The conversation felt easy, open and full of belly laughs. We delve into: • Co-parenting and finding...

We're back! Happy New Year! In this episode of Entry Level Mums , we sit down with Suada , a mother of four and the founder of the Muslim Women Awards . Suada opens up about raising children at very different stages of her life; becoming a mum as a teenager, parenting through her twenties, and welcoming another child in her thirties. We talk honestly about how motherhood changes with time, con...

In this powerful and honest conversation, we sit down with Marvyn Harrison, author and founder of Dope Black Dads, to explore what it truly means to be a father in today’s world...especially as a black man navigating neurodivergence, co-parenting, and racism. We dive into: 💬 Fatherhood and identity 🧠 Late diagnosed neurodivergence 🤝 The realities of co-parenting and raising emotionally intellig...

In this week’s episode, we open our hearts and read the letters we wrote to our Postpartum Depression (PPD) selves: a raw, emotional, and deeply vulnerable moment for both of us. We also dive into the topic of grief, sharing our own experiences with it. As always, the conversation takes a few unexpected turns. We lighten the mood by asking: what would we realistically get arrested for? 👀 And we e...

This week’s Mum Chat had us SHOOK 😭 A mum wrote in about ANOTHER mother in law issue, so we had to unpack that which inspired Nasra to think of a lucrative business idea....We talk all things what we've been up to, half term, boundaries, tv shows and more. 💬 Got a wild story? DM us or send a voice note — it could feature in our next Mum Chat!

In Part 2 of our conversation with Farah, she delves into adopting two children who are siblings - something she had always prayed for after struggling to have children for 15 years. Farah's book: A Muslim Woman's Guide to Infertility - you can find it on Amazon! Share your thoughts with us on this episode! We hope Farah’s story reminds you that there’s strength in speaking your truth. Available o...

*disclaimer* We are not Islamic scholars and we recommend doing your own research into the madhabs and the ruling of adoption in Islam In this two-part episode, we sit down with Farah Dualeh, who opens up about her 15 year journey through infertility. She shares the emotional rollercoaster of trying to conceive, doctors trying to find an answer, and multiple rounds of IVF attempts. This first part...

In this two-part episode, we sit down with Farah Dualeh, who opens up about her 15 year journey through infertility. She shares the emotional rollercoaster of trying to conceive, doctors trying to find an answer, and multiple rounds of IVF attempts. This first part is an honest conversation about hope and holding onto faith when motherhood feels out of reach. Farah has since written a book about h...

In this week’s Mum Chat, we unpack two dilemmas sent in by our listeners. One young mum shares how she felt ghosted by her friends after having a baby, while another struggles to trust her mother-in-law after a few major slip-ups with her baby. We talk about friendship shifts, setting boundaries, and how motherhood can really test your relationships. Please hit the follow button if you enjoy our p...

School runs, first-day nerves, AND the wildest documentary we’ve ever seen?! This week we talk about one of our kids starting school (cue the chaos of school drop-offs), then dive into a shocking story about a mum who CATFISHED her own daughter for 1.5 years … and of course, we read a juicy email from one of you! Whether you’re a mum dealing with the madness of school mornings, love a wild documen...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Panna, an identical twin, single mum of twins, spiritual abstract artist, and founder of the CIC Empowering Circle. Panna shares her journey of life after divorce, motherhood, raising her children solo while rebuilding her life through creativity and spirituality. After leaving a high-pressure corporate career, Panna faced corporate burnout that contribu...

Hyperemesis is not just morning sickness. In this week's episode, we sit down with Jemma to share her story of surviving debilitating HG through three pregnancies. From losing 15kg in a few weeks, to spending six weeks in hospital, and even being unable to stand the smell of water, her reality shows just how brutal Hyperemesis can be. This conversation is also a tribute to Lesley, the midwife...

This week on Entry Level Mums, we sit down with a social worker to break down the myths and assumptions surrounding social services in the UK. Far from the stereotype of wanting to “take your children away,” she explains the real purpose of social services which is helping families find stability, access support and demonstrate healthier ways of living. In this honest and eye-opening conversation,...

In an episode proudly sponsored by Loop Earplugs, we talk all things overstimulation in motherhood. Motherhood is beautiful but it can also be loud, chaotic, and overwhelming. From constant touching and noise, to the mental load and lack of space. Many mums are living in a state of sensory overload without even realising it. In this episode, we sat down to talk honestly about what overstimulation...

This week on Entry Level Mums, we’re joined by Audrey (co-host of The Receipts Podcast) and her close friend Aisha (HR - Entertainment Industry), who together created Raising Me and Mine: an honest Instagram space for mums navigating identity, friendship, and motherhood. We talk about what it means to be more than just ‘mum’ - the struggles of nursery drop-offs, balancing demanding careers, reclai...

In this episode, we sit down with Mariam: a fitness coach, mum of two, and niqabi who moved from West London to Saudi Arabia. She opens up about her journey of losing over 30kg, how her weight loss transformed more than just her body, and why she’s now helping other women become the strongest version of themselves. We also talk about what it’s like raising kids away from London, navigating identit...

TRIGGER WARNING: Miscarriages We sit down with skin confidence coach Kiara and her auntie Sun for two very different, but powerfully connected, stories of pain, healing and silent strength. Kiara opens up about her battle with severe acne and how it shattered her confidence, affected her relationships, and pushed her to the edge. Meanwhile, Sun shares the heartbreaking experience of miscarrying tw...