Mum's The Word! With Georgia Jones & Kelsey Parker

There is explicit language throughout this episode, discretion advised. We tackle not worrying about the shame and stigmas in society and how we can stand up for ourselves to make ourselves happier. Natalie and Ashley discuss the realities of motherhood, taking the steps to love yourself whilst also touching on the diet industry, masturbation and teaching children about their own bodies and divorc...

Charlotte Jonsie, host of the Mama on a Mission podcast, self help and positive psychology coach joins us this week about the myth of mum guilt, feeling powerless, owning your mum identity and using it as a chance to recreate yourself. We also touch on mood swings, postnatal depression and forgetting to appreciate your own body. TW: Loss / Traumatic Labor Get in touch with us with your questions a...

Author and founder of Everyday Sexism, Laura Bates joins Ashley on this week's episode of Mum's The Word. They're talking all about how to raise our sons and daughters, the differences in parental leave, if 50/50 parenting is ever possible and how to improve sex education in schools. Laura's new book 'Fix the System, Not the Women' is available in hardback and ebook from 12th May 2022. If you want...

English former World Cup alpine ski racer, presenter and mum to two Chemmy Alcott joins us to discuss all aspects of mum guilt, from deciding to get a nanny and the backlash women face, choosing to go back to work after 2 weeks and even feeling guilt for the name of her second child, we explore it all on this weeks episode of Mums the Word! Ask Ashley a question for the podcast at askmumstheword@g...

Actress, influencer and mum to Mia, Gemma Atkinson joins us on the show this week to chat about her traumatic birth, taking advice from people and an inside look on her womens health cover shoot. We answer a question from one of our lovely listener on making friends when you are one of the first in the circle to have a baby, and Ashley and Gemma discuss the pressure on womens bodies pre and post b...

On this week's episode of Mum's The Word, Ashley is joined by lifestyle blogger and co-founder of Stay Wild, Zanna Van Dijk. They're talking all about Zanna's decision making process when it comes to having children, the social and financial inequality of parenthood, and working out if it's really possible for women to have it all. If you want to ask Ashley a question, get in touch at askmumsthewo...

YouTuber and founder of The Hunny Store Imogen Horton aka Imogenation joins Ashley and chats all about mum guilt, being a full time working parent, breastfeeding, dealing with a tongue-tie and healing after birth in this weeks episode of Mum's the Word! The Parenting Podcast. Get in touch with us at askmumsthewordpod@gmail.com with your questions, feedback and guest suggestions, we love to hear fr...

Trigger warning: Postnatal depression and suicidal ideation. DJ, TV and radio presenter Kate Lawler joins us this week to tell us all about her upcoming book 'Maybe Baby: On the Mother Side'. Kate and Ashley are chatting all about social media and parenthood, depression and suicidal thoughts in early motherhood and how to best help other mums in this weeks episode of Mum's the Word! The Parenting...

Music ICON and mum to 5 boys Sophie Ellis Bextor joins us this week to chat all about raising boys, reactive parenting and raising your child the way you believe is right, her struggle with pre-eclampsia and juggling 5 children over lockdown. It's all in this weeks episode of Mum's the Word! The Parenting Podcast with Ashley James. Get in touch with us at askmumsthewordpod@gmail.com with your ques...

MP Stella Creasy joins us this week to chat about getting more mums into parliament, the fight for maternity leave and flexible working, misogyny becoming a crime, bringing her child into parliament and how we can get involved with making a change. If you want to get in touch with a question or guest suggestion, send us an email to askmumsthewordpod@gmail.com --- A Create Production Hosted on Acas...

We hear from the dads point of view on childbirth, raising a son, and the complete change of life when becoming a parent with the amazing comedian, actor and podcast Babatunde Aléshé! Topics include inclusivity, obstacles he has faced raising a black child and some warnings on what Ashley has to look forward too when Alfie turns 5! Baba is the host of the hit Puffin's children's podcast ‘Mission I...

Author, influencer and dating & relationships advisor Lalalaletmeexplain joins us this week to chat all about raising sons in the right way, being a single mum, dating in the modern day and relationship advice in this weeks Mum's the Word with Ashley James episode. tw/ domestic abuse You can find a link to Lala's new book here: www.linktree.com/blockdeletemoveon If you have a question you woul...

Today Ashley is joined by television presenter, writer and documentary maker Cherry Healey! They're chatting about single mothers, the perception of motherhood, surprise pregnancies, piles and creating Deliveroo for mums! Frozen lasagne anyone? If you want to ask Ashley a question, get in touch at askmumsthewordpod@gmail.com --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Today on Mum's The Word, Ashley is joined by classically trained jazz singer Natalie Rushdie. They're talking everything from breastfeeding and birth stories, to NCT class experiences and the benefits of mum friends. If you want to ask Ashley a question, get in touch at askmumsthewordpod@gmail.com --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Ashley is joined by author, campaigner, journalist and Founding Director of Body Happy, Molly Forbes! They're chatting everything about body image, include how we perceive ourselves and others, how the media continues to shape our views, and how parents can help their children to develop good relationships with their bodies. If you want to ask Ashley a question, get in touch at askmumsthewor...

Today Tommy joins us for a very special episode to mark the first year of parenthood and Alf turning one. Ashley and Tommy answer your questions about their first year, and chat about the changes their lives have been through and the highs and lows of their journey transitioning into being a mum and dad. If you want to ask Ashley a question, get in touch at askmumsthewordpod@gmail.com --- A Create...

In this special episode Ashley wanted to catch up on some of the biggest moments over the last month, including the decision to stop breastfeeding, Alfies first birthday and the events that unfolded over Christmas time. We want to hear from you! Please do get in touch with a question or a message at askmumsthewordpod@gmail.com --- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Joining Ashley this week is TV, radio and podcast presenter and mum to 3-month-old Reuben, Kat Shoob. They're chatting recovering from childbirth, returning to work after birth and getting over the fear of leaving your little one with someone else. If you have a parenting question you would like Ashley and her guest to discuss, get in touch at askmumsthewordpod@gmail.com --- A Create Podcast See a...

Ashley's guest this week is Registered Nutritionist, best-selling author, podcast host and mum to 19 month old Zachary, Rhiannon Lambert. She's chatting mental health, birth trauma, breastfeeding and weaning. If you have a parenting question you would like Ashley and her guest to discuss, get in touch at askmumsthewordpod@gmail.com --- A Create Podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out...

TV and radio presenter and mum of two Sonali Shah joins Ashley this week to chat breastfeeding, family support and controlled crying. If you have a parenting question you would like Ashley and her guest to discuss, get in touch at askmumsthewordpod@gmail.com --- A Create Podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week podcaster, blogger, entrepreneur and mother of three Clemmie Telford joins Ashley to chat everything from her relationship with exercise, enjoying the little moments with her family and accepting that you don't always have to have it all. If you have a parenting question you would like Ashley and her guest to discuss, get in touch at askmumsthewordpod@gmail.com --- A Create Podcast See a...

Psychosexual & Relationship Therapist and mother of two Kate Moyle joins Ashley on this week's Mum's the Word Podcast! She's chatting about sex and intimacy during pregnancy and throughout motherhood. If you have a parenting question you would like Ashley and her guest to discuss, get in touch at askmumsthewordpod@gmail.com --- A Create Podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out inf...

Founder of LetsSweat workouts, author of My Beautiful Body and to Jackson, Carly Rowena joins Ashley to chat all about finding yourself, the importance of finding an exercise you love, the power of movement and sex and relationships in this weeks Mum's The Word, the Parenting Podcast with Ashley James! If you have a question you would like to Ashley, get in touch at askmumsthewordpod@gmail.com ---...

Rini Frey also known as Own It Babe is an influencer journaling on motherhood, self love, mental health and hot mess expresses. Ashley chats to her all about antidepressants, body confidence and mental health in this episode!  TW/ Depression If you have any feedback or have a question you would like Ashley and her guest to answer, get in touch at askmumsthewordpod@gmail.com --- A Create Podca...

Model, Presenter and Influencer Georgia Jones joins Ashley to chat all about post-natal body image, reaching out for help, deal and finding time for herself this week on the Mum's the Word Podcast! If you have a parenting question you would like Ashley and her guest to discuss, get in touch at askmumsthewordpod@gmail.com --- A Create Podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informatio...