Parents Who Think

Parents Who Think debate show is here! Well. almost.  This is the second Trailer for the show.     On PWT you'll hear debates on hot button parenting topics. Three parents per debate chew over their opinions and spit out their reasons for them.    In this trailer meet Danusia Malina-Derben, your host. You'll learn when you can expect the first debate to drop, reflect a bit on why PWT is needed and...

Parents Who Think debate show is here! Well. almost.  This is the first Trailer for the show.     On PWT you'll hear debates on hot button parenting topics. Three parents per debate chew over their opinions and spit out their reasons for them.    In this trailer meet Danusia Malina-Derben, your host. You'll learn when you can expect the first debate to drop, reflect a bit on why PWT is needed and...

Parents Who Think (PWT) is coming soon! Consider this the pre - trailer to the trailer to the show. It's designed to get you pre -excited(!) for the show.   Discover more from us: • Join Parents Who Think on  Substack • Follow us on Instagram •  Connect with Danusia •  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts  • Advertising Inquiries  here   Credits: • Hosted by  Danusia Malina-Derben   • Edited, Mixed...

It's announcement time! Changes are coming to School for Mothers. This is the bridge from old style SFM to let you know what's coming soon. In a couple of weeks, we'll begin dropping trailers for the new expanded show. 

Danusia reflects on the only episode she didn't publish and the reasons why. Join her in celebrating, and closing out the last episode of the pod – and hear about what's in store in the next chapter. In this episode you'll hear: > What happened when Danusia made a tiny list of guests she didn't want on the pod - and how Katie Hopkins (no.1 slot)  became her guest; > How the Katie Hopkins interview...

I'm joined today by Jenna Kutcher author, host of Goal Digger marketing podcast, mum of 2 and insta influencer with something like a million+ followers. This episode called TRUTH delves deeps into Jenna's book called, "How are you REALLY?" and I ask her quite a few pressing questions. These include when we talk privilege as she recounts in her book how everything she's ever wanted she's asked for,...

SFM host  Danusia  Malina-Derben takes on the role of guest on the "What's the worst that could happen?" podcast. Hosted by multi-award winning business lawyer Suzanne Dibble,  Danusia  chats to her about the worst-case legal scenarios that have, and unfortunately did, rear their ugly head, and importantly how she dealt with them – this is all covered in a fun and light-hearted way, but with serio...

SFM host  Danusia  Malina-Derben takes on the role of guest on the "Father Daughter Dance" podcast hosted by Tim Taylor. Together we discuss the path forward to take on the challenges of being the best Dad possible. We talk about how a reframing of fathers roles and responsibilities is something that's widely desired by many men but only slowly being enacted. Of course we talk about how women can,...

SFM host Danusia Malina-Derben takes on the role of guest on a brilliant podcast about sober life, One for the Road , hosted by Grey area drinking coach, Dave Wilson. You can find him on insta @soberdave and while you're there follow us on @school.for.mothers.podcast . " I love School for Mothers, it's an injection of badass"  

Interview Time with a Difference as I'm the one answering all the questions. Suzy Walker from  Metro.co.uk  asked me how men can reject toxic masculinity and become happier dads. So I told her! It was a big Father's Day celebration with a splash of tough love taken from my book  SPUNK: A Manifesto Modernising Fatherhood . See what you think  " I love School for Mothers, it's an injection of badass...

Celebration time in today's episode. I've written a  book  due out at the end of the month all about fathers, and fatherhood identity. This is so exciting to share especially as it involved research with 1500+ men, and is my second book in a year! SPUNK, which is also the title of my new book, is me sharing why I chose this title (sidenote for all the "mansplainers", I really do understand what th...

FIERCELY serving others - that's what my guest this week is all about. In this episode I'm joined by Vanessa Vallely OBE, Managing Director of WeAreTheCity and *so* much more. I explore with Vanessa: Why serving others is where it's at Keeping up our resilience "Questionable" choices Important questions  Read the full show notes over on our website >>>  https://www.schoolformothers.com/podcast_sfm...

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 dealing with grief.  Read the full show notes over on our website >> https://www.s...

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...

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...

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...

Can GRAY be more powerful than we imagine? I'm joined by recovering television executive, author, and serial entrepreneur: Anne Kreamer to explore the power of gray (and other things too). From hair dye to empowerment; this episode covers a lot! 

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...

How do we not let past trauma define us? Join me, as Dr. Shoshana Garfield shares how to convert pain (anything uncomfortable and more) in our goosebump inducing, life-changing conversation. As she says we are each dealt a stack of cards and we play them - hers included being SOLD as a 4 year to sadists to support her mother's drug addiction. Hear how Shoshana played her cards, and thrives. Read t...

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...

Well, isn't this quite the topic! Dr Joanna Fortune is a Psychotherapist, Media Consultant, Podcast host and Author of the 15 Minute Parenting Series. In this episode we question exactly what being a good mother *even* means and how doing your "enough" is absolutely perfect.  Read the full show notes over on our website >> >>> https://www.schoolformothers.com/podcast_sfm/being-a-good-enough-mother...

It's safe to say this is a NSFW podcast! Grab a set of headphones and buckle up. This week I'm joined by Steph D a commercial lawyer and sex positive blogger known as The Wicked Jade. Steph blogs about sex, lingerie and kink; and how she gets her lady-boner on. During the episode we cover how mothers are sexual beings (duh), 'volume' dating after 22 years of marriage, the under-representation of a...

This ep is all about being KIND to ourselves. Zoe Blaskey, founder of Motherkind joins me for a conversation all about wellness and nourishment. 2021's been a full on year for everyone, but *especially* for parents juggling careers, care, homeschool and everything else. This episode explores the importance of finding time to nourish ourselves in and amongst the juggle. Read the full show notes ove...

Sick and tired of being the one to think about *E - V - E - R - Y - T - H - I - N - G* at home - from birthday gifts, cleaning {or organising the cleaner}, planning life, + remembering to put the bins out—basically the whole shebang? You're not alone. Lockdown's been a magnifying glass on all those niggling chores that nobody else picks up. If you could, would you renegotiate sharing these domesti...

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...