MyBump2Baby Expert Podcast

Motherhood can be wonderful, exhausting, lonely and overwhelming, often all at the same time. In this episode, Carla sits down with parenting and sleep expert Flic Tyra to discuss the realities of modern parenting, the pressure parents face, and why finding trusted support can make such a difference. Together they explore: Why parenting can feel lonely, even when you're surrounded by people The da...

Did you know that skin-to-skin contact can help regulate your baby's temperature, breathing and heart rate, whilst also supporting bonding, breastfeeding and maternal mental health? In this episode of the MyBump2Baby Expert Podcast, Carla speaks with Postnatal Doula Jade Harkness about the powerful benefits of skin-to-skin contact after birth and why it shouldn't stop after the golden hour. Togeth...

In this episode of the MyBump2Baby Expert Podcast, Carla is joined by sleep consultant and Growth Nest member Flic Tyrer, founder of Creating Dreams Sleep Solutions. Flic shares her powerful personal story — from experiencing severe hyperemesis during pregnancy and struggling with prenatal anxiety and depression, to navigating the exhaustion of a baby waking every 45 minutes. These experiences sha...

Lisa's links https://physiobaby.co.uk/ Worried your baby isn’t rolling yet… or noticed a little flat spot on their head? You’re not alone. And the good news is, there’s so much you can gently do to help. In this episode of the MyBump2Baby Expert Podcast, I’m joined by paediatric physiotherapist Lisa Rogers Sargent from Physio Baby , who has over 25 years of experience supporting babies and familie...

https://www.instagram.com/julieclarkephotography/ https://digital.julieclarkephotography.com/linktree---business-7702 In this episode, Carla chats with family photographer Julie Clarke about why so many parents put off having their photos taken — and why that’s a moment worth changing. Julie shares her journey from growing up in a photography family in the US to rebuilding her business in the UK....

In this episode of the My Bump to Baby Expert Podcast, Carla is joined by naturopath and postnatal doula Katie. And this chat is a proper eye-opener. Katie shares how she supports mums and babies from pre-conception right through to postpartum. From refluxy newborns and itchy baby eczema, to feeding struggles, colic, and postnatal recovery. She explains what’s really going on inside those tiny bod...

Carla chats with Laura Spencer , independent midwife and founder of Gentle Midwifery Norfolk , about why so many parents don’t feel seen in pregnancy and birth – and what a gentler, more personalised approach can look like. Laura shares how her own pregnancies opened her eyes to the gaps in maternity care. That experience pushed her to retrain as a midwife, start at the very bottom as a volunteer...

In this episode of the MyBump2Baby Expert Podcast , Carla is joined by Playground member Rachel , an experienced doula and founder of Creative Birth . Rachel has supported families for over 15 years . Get in touch with Rachel here; https://www.creativebirth.co.uk Instagram They talk about Rachel’s real journey into becoming a doula. And it starts with something many parents quietly carry: a deep f...

Connect with Suzanne https://digital.chatandplay.co.uk/link-tree Website https://www.chatandplay.co.uk/ Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chat.and.play.speech.therapy/ In this episode of the MyBump2Baby Expert Podcast , Carla is joined by Suzanne, a qualified Speech and Language Therapist , to talk honestly about children’s speech and language development . They cover what’s normal, wh...

In this episode, I’m joined by the lovely Jade, also known as Jade the Postnatal Doula – mum to Noah, NHS worker, Playground and Growth Nest member, and all-round gentle soul. Jade shares how her own experience of postnatal anxiety and returning to work after maternity leave led her to retrain as a postnatal doula. We talk about: What a postnatal doula actually does day to day Why community and be...

Today I’m joined by the lovely Emma from By Your Side Doula — a long-time doula, Growth Nest member, Playground favourite and one of the most calming women you’ll ever meet. Emma shares her story of becoming a doula, why the role stopped her in her tracks all those years ago, and how she’s helped so many parents feel safer, stronger and more confident through pregnancy, birth and those wobbly earl...

In this MyBump2Baby Expert Podcast episode, Carla chats with Charlotte— The Smart Doula —about turning a traumatic first birth into an empowered second birth. We unpack what doulas actually do, how virtual doula support works (WhatsApp, calls, on-call birth support), and how partners can advocate with confidence. Charlotte shares evidence-based tips for birth plans , appointments, induction decisi...

In this episode of My Bump2Baby Expert Podcast , I’m joined by Bex, founder of Nurtured Birth and Beyond . Bex opens up about her own birth experiences — from an unexpected premature labour at 36 weeks to the challenges of feeding and recovery — and how these moments inspired her to create a business that supports parents through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. We talk about: Why birth plans and par...

Book a call with Cate here Join the playground here Explore the Growth Nest here Follow Cate on Instagram Follow Cate on Facebook The autumn clock change can leave parents dreading early wake-ups and disrupted routines. In this episode of the My Bump2Baby Expert Podcast, Carla Lett chats with baby sleep consultant Cate Hope from Peaceful Nights Sleep Consultancy. Cate explains why the clocks going...

Disclaimer: It’s important with fibre to slowly increase, and drink plenty of fluid. Check with your doctor before increasing your fibre if you’ve got any health conditions. In this powerful episode of the MyBump2Baby Expert Podcast , Carla Lett is joined by Dr Maia Hays, founder of New Mama Medic and postnatal health coach. Together, they open up about their own journeys through traumatic birth,...

Links mentioned connect with Kelly here Join the playground here Join the Growth Nest here In this episode of the MyBump2Baby Expert Podcast , I’m joined by Kelly Puttock , founder of Sparkle Night Sleep Consultancy and mum of four. We dive into the real struggles parents face around bedtime battles, sleep regressions, and overtired little ones . Kelly shares practical, evidence-based tips for cre...

Want to join the Playground or Growth Nest ? Find out more. This week on the MyBump2Baby Expert Podcast, Carla is joined by the brilliant Dr. Emma Golding – medical doctor, skincare expert, and mum of two little ones. Together, they chat about the highs, the chaos, and the reality of running a business while raising a young family. Emma shares her honest journey from working in the NHS to launchin...

Running a business while juggling night feeds? You’re not alone. n this episode, I chat to the brilliant Cate Hope – a sleep consultant and founder of Peaceful Nights – about the realities of mum life, running a business from home, and helping parents get the sleep they desperately need (yes, even with a breastfeeding baby). Cate shares how she turned her in-person sleep support into a thriving on...

In this episode of the MyBump2Baby Expert Podcast, I’m joined by independent financial advisor and director of Rise Financial Planning, Luke Land , to talk all things family finances , insurance , and planning for the unexpected . We chat openly about the real-life impact of not having the right cover in place—from life insurance and income protection , to building an emergency fund and protecting...

In this honest and empowering episode of the MyBump2Baby Expert Podcast, I’m joined by Laura-Pauline , Senior Associate Solicitor (and mum of a toddler, with baby number two on the way!). We dive into the often-overlooked side of successive pregnancies —from the emotional, physical and financial changes to the legal realities that come with growing your family . We chat about: The shift in identit...

Having a baby is life-changing — and not just because you’re suddenly responsible for a tiny human. In this My Bump2Baby Expert Podcast episode, Carla chats with the brilliant Piroska Cavell, Medical Director at Clinic Sese and former midwife, about what actually happens to your hormones after giving birth. We dive into: Why you might feel emotional, anxious or unlike yourself How birth affects yo...

In this episode of the My Bump2Baby Expert Podcast , Carla chats with mortgage advisor Derek Purdie about one of the biggest challenges facing self-employed parents — getting a mortgage. If you're a freelancer, small business owner, or running your own business after maternity leave, this one’s for you. We talk about: What lenders look for when you're self-employed How your income (including divid...

In this episode Carla chats with child therapist Saskia Joss about something more and more of us are noticing – anxiety in children. Saskia shares how she went from teaching to therapy, and why the pandemic made things tougher for little ones (and their parents too). They dig into where anxiety comes from, how it shows up in children, and why it’s so important to spot it early. Plus, how our own w...

In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Piroska Kaval, Medical Director at Clinic SeSe (and former midwife), for a refreshingly real chat about weight loss after having a baby. We talk cravings, exhaustion, social media pressure, and why restrictive diets just don’t work – especially when you’re juggling a tiny human and zero sleep. Piroska shares helpful advice on how to feel good in your bo...

Feeling like you’re winging it through motherhood, business, and everything in between? You’re not alone. In this episode, I chat with Anna Darlington, life and business coach at The Happy Mum Project , about what wellness for mums in business really means (hint: it’s not all spa days and green smoothies). We dive into practical wellness tips busy mums can actually stick to — from protecting your...