Parents Who Think

What's it like not having your own Mother to celebrate with on Mother's Day? My guest for this special episode is freelance journalist and speaker, Georgina Fuller. She's been a journalist for over 15 years and has written for everyone from Take a Break to Tatler.  In this episode I discuss with Georgina what not having a mother means when you're a mother yourself, the things most missed and deali...

How do we create CHANGE? My guest Kizzy Gardiner, is the first official maternity cover EVER appointed to be an MP - isn't that mad and frankly astonishing? And it's an "experiment". We explore stepping into new spaces, allyship + feminism and bearing the honour and burden as a pioneering woman.    Read the full show notes over on our website >> https://www.schoolformothers.com/podcast_sfm/73-chan...

What does the PILL really do? My guest Lisa doesn't shy away from this contentious issue! We explore myths about the pill and the *r eal* impact of being on the Pill -  and whether in fact even questioning the Pill as birth control is feminist, or not! Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is an Author, Host of the Fertility Friday Podcast, Certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health P...

How do we SHIFT gears to something new? As a former lawyer and banker, my guest Executive Coach Phanella Fine, is no stranger to SHIFTing to a new industry. We explore our obsession with purpose and meaning, how to nail networking and "sharenting".    Read the full show notes over on our website >   https://www.schoolformothers.com/podcast_sfm/72-shift-phanella-fine/   

How can we SERVE each other? In this episode I'm joined by Taban Shoresh. Self-described as "the accidental activist", Taban shares her incredible journey from child genocide survivor to Founder of non-profit The Lotus Flower. We explore listening the calling to SERVE, going back to our roots and how we can all effect change.    Read the full shownotes over on our website >> https://www.schoolform...

GSOH? This Sunday Supplement is all about being FUNNY WOMEN onstage, at work and everywhere else. Exec Producer and Founder of Funny Women, Lynne Parker, shares her top tips on having the confidence to experiment with comedy and speak out more.    Read the full show notes over on our website >>   https://www.schoolformothers.com/podcast_sfm/funny-women-with-lynne-parker-sunday-supplement     

Is money the last taboo? My guest this week is leaving no stone unturned when it comes to changing women's relationship to WEALTH. Emilie Bellet is founder of Vestpod and author of Bestseller "You're Not Broke, You're Pre-Rich". We talk money mindsets, Emilie's recommended reading list and why a man is never a financial plan.  Read the full shownotes over on our website >>  https://www.schoolformo...

What does it mean to be TOO MUCH? Kickass Author, Jeanette Leblanc joins me for a provocative episode dedicated to all the women deemed TOO MUCH. This is an ep for you if you're interested in:    Kicking shame to the curb   Following your own path   Exploring the power within    Read the full show notes over on our website     School for Mothers Website   ●    School For Mothers Private Facebook G...

Ready to tap into the power of napping? Cara Moore, founder of ProNappers, shares her expert advice and tips for harnessing the power of sleep in the day. We explore how napping can have a positive impact on our mood and productivity *and* how to get the best naps into a busy day.  SLEEP with Dr Helen Driver Read the full show notes over on our website   School for Mothers Website ●   School For M...

What does the BOND between a mother and daughter mean when they're *both* adults? I'm joined by Harriet Malina-Derben, my right-hand-woman and eldest daughter, for a candid conversation exploring the importance of that bond. Harriet shares why she's keen to keep the matriarchal line strong and how she sees her role of adult daughter. We talk Shrill (no spoilers, promise), angsty teen years and hor...

How can we focus on getting our SKILLs out into the world? In this ep I'm joined by Founder of Beyond the School Run, Louise Webster. Louise and Beyond the School Run work to inspire, engage and connect parents with their skills and talents in the hours available to them. We talk everything from empowerment, hidden talents and that "middle ground".  WEDNESDAY 12th FEBRUARY EVENT  #6 GUILT: Jo Wimb...

Re-releasing this insightful episode on SLEEP. It's essential to optimal functioning, and the benefits are multi-faceted; but are professional working women really getting enough? I'm joined by expert somnologist, Dr. Helen Driver, to discuss the key  to getting those recommended 7-8 hours. Not only do we get into how to get a good night's sleep; we cover snoring, the benefits of sex and more. Hel...

How can we REACH for those big goals? My guest Lucy Chamberlain and I explore reaching our potential, being unapologetic and not shying away from being ambitious. As founder of a multi-million-pound business that allows her rapidly expanding team to fulfil their own career goals, Lucy is certainly walking her talk.  Read the full show notes over on our website School for Mothers Website ●   School...

Creating a new market for something "traditional" is completely WILD – and exactly what our guest, Annabel Thomas has done.  As Founder and CEO of Nc'Nean Whisky she's challenging the stuffy norms of the industry. In this episode we talk raising capital, sustainability and forging forward without a prototype. If you've ever considered stepping into being a bold entrepreneur this is the ep for you.

Hunker down for a steamy BONUS Sunday Supplement episode. January can be a tough month for many - often a time when we need something a little, urm, different to break up the grey days... If you're a long term listener you may remember a similar episode back in December 2018. Word of warning: not an episode to play with the kids around!

Fear not, this is a Brexit free LEAVE conversation. My expert guest, Emma Heptonstall, shares exactly how to be bold and LEAVE a marriage/relationship that isn't working. Recovering lawyer and author of "How to be a Lady Who Leaves, the Ultimate Guide to Getting Divorce Ready", Emma and I discuss how to have clarity on what you want, how to avoid playing the "victim" and much more.  Read the full...

How do we stoke the FIRE and create change? I'm joined by life-long activist Meryl Lynn Ranzer to explore how we can access the activist within and put them to work! We talk civil-disobedience, human rights and Meryl shares her top tips for finding your FIRE. Remember; your voice matters.   Read the full show notes over on our website     School for Mothers Website ●   School For Mothers Private F...

Start 2020 knowing you are WHOLE. Marisa Peer, world-renowned speaker, RTT trainer and best-selling author, and I delve into how we are always enough. First shared on Christmas Day 2018, I'm re-sharing this ep as it's the perfect way to kick-off 2020. After all, whatever we have planned (or indeed achieve) in 2020, we are all enough. Read the full show notes over on our website   School for Mother...

How can we stay CALM and grounded this CHRISTMAS? Tis the season to be jolly and, quite frankly, a tad overwhelmed too! Lottie Storey, writer-podcaster-trainee-counsellor-and-psychology-geek, shares how we can all stay present at Christmas time. Listen in for actionable tips that focus on the simple things and more.  Read the full show notes over on our website   School for Mothers Website ●   Sch...

Power LIFTing takes physical and mental strength . PR Agency Owner & British Powerlifting Champion 2019, Aneela Rose, is on the podcast to talk all things LIFT. From newbie in 2012 to Champion in 2019, Aneela is on an incredible journey that takes both physical and mental strength. Aneela and I get into failure as an essential, how to build strength and what it takes to achieve lofty goals.  Read...

RELATIONSHIPS AT CHRISTMAS can feel some added pressure. Alexandra Stockwell, Relationship and Intimacy Expert, joins me to share actionable advice on how to ease through the season. It's less about fancier gifts and *all* about getting in touch with how we want to feel this Christmas.  Read the full show notes over on our website   School for Mothers Website ●   School For Mothers Private Faceboo...

How do more women get onto BOARDs? Our guest this week has an idea, or two! Caroline Sage, Entrepreneur and founder of Kea Consultants joins me to discuss her passions: leadership, boardrooms and working women. We explore fairer decision-making processes, how arrogance often hides insecurity and big life ambitions.  Read the full show notes over on our website   School for Mothers Website ●   Scho...

Easy and simple STYLE AT CHRISTMAS with stylist Sally Smy. Sally joins us to share how to feel and look stylish at Christmas - with a twist! Sally cuts through style advice that focuses on constantly buying new things. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss the next Christmas Sunday Supplement instalment.  Read the full show notes over on our website   School for Mothers Website ●  ...

What are you SEEKing? I'm joined by Dr. Joanna Martin, renowned visionary and coach, to discuss all things SEEK. We delve into paradoxes, masculine & feminine energies and power. My favourite quote from this ep? "The better we know ourselves, the better we do life".  Read the full show notes over on our website   School for Mothers Website ●   School For Mothers Private Facebook Group ● School for...