Parents Who Think

What does it mean to be a mother? Award-winning journalist, author and not-yet-award-winning screenwriter, E. Napoletano joins me for a conversation all about EGG donation.  While we regularly hear stories about sperm donors & families who have received EGG donations, we rarely hear the story of the EGG donors themselves. Today that changes as E lifts the lid on why she chose to become an EGG dono...

Curious about online success trends? Listen in as Danusia gets into the nitty gritty of these. Soft warning: this episode tells a few home truths. Fancy sharing some of your own thoughts? Join our private FB Community and let loose; we'll be discussing online success trends (and so much more). Search for "School for Mothers Group' on Facebook  Read the full show notes over on our website   School...

Sometimes you just have to say FUCK it, I'm going to do it my way! This is the attitude of pioneering sex-entrepreneur and founder of Killing Kittens Emma Sayle.  Having created a safe space for women to explore their sexuality within the male dominated adult entertainment industry, Emma knows what it takes to bust a few balls; she shares this and more as we discuss the rise of sex tech, rebalanci...

Sometimes life gets too fast, Psychologies editor Suzy Walker joins me to explore the joy of SLOWing down. Suzy reveals how she navigated SLOWing down while holding a 'big job', parenting, and all the other projects in her life.  We discuss blind spots, finding home within yourself, and the value systems we use to judge our own lives. Take an hour and SLOW down to enjoy this wonderful conversation...

A special solo episode with Danusia, Founder of School for Mothers and mother of 10. As promised, here are those all important links: School for Mothers Patreon COMPETITION: mums-on-the-go tech bundle, 3 x $1000 Patreon SFM membership and a $100 Amazon voucher

Is sobriety boring? I'm joined by Claire Pooley, author of The Sober Diaries, as we dive into the realities of getting sober. Claire was a secret drinker, but soon 'wine o'clock' started to get out of hand. Now she shares her experiences of beating addictions with others to help those in the same situation and make sober less shameful.  Clare is upbeat and positive while remaining well researched...

If you could turn back time, where would you go and what would you do? Our guest this week, Rosy Carrick, is a legit time traveller. We discuss this and more, as we discover what lessons she's learned from time travel. TIME is, after all, a hot topic for ambitious mothers.  Read the full show notes over on our website   School for Mothers Website ●   School For Mothers Private Facebook Group ● Sch...

It's like puberty for the middle aged and yet ~nobody~ is talking about it. This week we delve into the issues surrounding this "taboo" topic, with our guest Meg Mathews. As Founder of Megs Menopause, Meg empowers women through honest and frank discussion of all things menopause. Meg believes that we can't find harmony and resonance within ourselves without truly understanding what is happening in...

Imagine a world where everyone was race literate. Now take a moment to listen and take a small step towards this reality. I'm joined by Milagros Phillips, a race HEALer on a mission to fight racism through education. Milagros shares how there is no time for inaction and while not everyone is born to be an activist, everyone has a role to play in dismantling racism.  Read the full show notes over o...

What vision do you have for yourself, your business/career and your family? School for Mothers are sponsors of the Vision category of the MPower Awards, run by the wonderful Nicola Huelin (Guest on #ep20 CHEER). This special bonus episode celebrates all the finalists and mothers with vision everywhere. We asked the Vision category finalists to share with us how their vision for their business and...

Becoming a mother redefines our whole identity. I discuss this and more with Ruth Kudzi, our guest for episode 35. Ruth is a qualified coach, business mentor, bestselling author and founder of Path to Success podcast. Becoming a mother made Ruth evaluate her whole life and ultimately use it as an opportunity for reinvention. We cover how a chocolate DUCK sparked a race row and what we're DUCKing i...

Everything I needed to know about the menopause………..no-one told me. This week's compilation is where we hear the lowdown straight from women – their voices, experiences and truths – on what is still a taboo subject. Menopause is a big part of women's lives, hair loss, insomnia, skin thinning, night sweats, hopelessness, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, hot flushes, libido drop, rage, brain fog, irrit...

Putting yourself FIRST does not make you selfish. Meredith Masony, of That's Inappropriate and That's Inappropriate Parents, joins me as we challenge the stigma and judgements of motherhood and emphasise the importance of talking about the struggles inherent to being a mother.  We explore how Meredith puts herself first and how a near-death experience led to her pursuing her own career goals rathe...

If we don't have HEART we have nothing. Having HEART isn't something to mask, but something to embrace and put front and centre. Fabienne Fredrickson, founder of Boldheart.com is my guest this week and what a guest she is! Tens of thousands of solo-business owners have benefited from Fabienne's business savvy and bold message of female empowerment. This week it's our turn, as she shares her messag...

"My Father Taught Me…" How would YOU finish this sentence? It's coming up to Father's Day here in the UK and so we thought we'd include a special episode called ON FATHERS to sit alongside our recent hotly listened to MOTHER'S DAY Special. We're celebrating fathers: for their love and support, their jokes, their smiles, and most of all their lessons. I know of many different father stories from pe...

What keeps us going through dark times? I'm joined by Joy Foster to discuss her relationship with faith and GOD.  We all have faith, whether that's in GOD, people, ourselves, or something completely different. We explore where this faith comes from and how it can guide us when everything seems hopeless. This is a topic which is surprisingly close to home for me as I had a deeply religious upbringi...

Other women are not your competition. However many people work in your industry, there is only one you. My special guest this week is Debbie Gilbert, a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and author of The Successful Mumpreneur, who loves to support other business women on their journeys. We explore a range of topics related to how you can successfully grow your business through networking, a positiv...

Satisfy your wanderlust; yes, even with the kids. Karen Beddow, of Mini Travellers, shares her expert advice on how to travel far and wide with the entire family. Early on, we make the distinction between a holiday and an adventure- they're definitely not the same. Learn how Karen was inspired to take her young family to Rwanda after a successful trip to Disney Florida - there is a link! Karen's t...

Do you feel like you've been hearing the same conversations about working parents for years, yet not enough has changed? This week my guest, Christine Armstrong, shares how she's on a mission to blow apart the LIES about working parents and instead dig into the truths of what actually works. There's a false narrative that if you just work harder everything will be fine, regardless of the struggles...

Is HAVING IT ALL a privilege? A luxury for the elite few? This week, Caroline Flanagan, aka 'The Babyproof Coach', joins me to discuss her take on this big old debate that's defined conversations about working mothers forever. But what is this debate really about? AND do we need to flip this script and adopt a more inclusive attitude? We also cover that all too common feeling of fraudulence in our...

There's no room for taboos on this show. Join Sarah Forbes, sexual culturalist, and I as we explore the wonderful realm of SEX TOYS. From their humble beginnings centuries ago (really!), to the famous Rabbit and into the world of 21st century sextech - no stone is left unturned. We discuss the benefits of sex toys in amping up your sex life alone & with a partner plus how to promote sex positivity...

Let's talk feminine power! My guest, Kirsten Stendevad, and I explore how and why we need to embrace our SOURCE. Kirsten is true dynamite and inspiration for feminine leadership and someone who truly practises what she preaches, especially after realising she was putting more emphasis on the importance of traditional masculine skills. We discuss what it means to utilise both our feminine and mascu...

School for Mothers Podcast needs your vote! The British Podcast awards are in full swing and we would LOVE to have a shot at the Listener's Choice Award . Voting is super simple, just follow the steps below. Thank you so much for your support - your vote means so much! How to vote: You can vote on a computer or mobile. Go to https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote/ You should now be on a red pag...

Ready for an inspo injection from the original Mumboss? This week my guest, Vicki Psarias @Honestmum takes us through her journey, from traumatic birth and feeling completely alone as a new mum to pressing 'publish' on her first blog post, the first step to creating the hugely successful Honest Mum. We discuss setting business boundaries, learning to say no and how realising your niche and being c...

Minimalist, maximalist or a diehard Kondo-er? Join myself and Vicky Silverthorn, professional organiser, as we unpack how our own homes contain both the blocks and key to living a more streamlined life. In the midst of a tidiness trend frenzy, Vicky shares down to earth practical guidelines and refreshingly honest advice. We discuss how more things = more responsibility and how a switch to collect...