Thriving & Surviving

In this episode, we sit down with Jazz, a DJ, singer and Pilates instructor, to talk about her journey from the music industry to building an inclusive and empowering Pilates community. We discuss how she combines her love of house music with movement to create energising classes that feel different from the norm. Jazz shares her experience of working in the male dominated DJ world, the challenges...

In this episode of Thriving and Surviving, we share a sun soaked holiday story that turned into a much bigger conversation about Mediterranean style parenting. We talk about family meals, community, slower living, letting kids be bored, and why we believe children should be welcomed in public spaces instead of treated like an inconvenience. We also get into the realities of screen time, the upcomi...

In this episode, we’re answering your dilemmas and giving our honest, unfiltered advice. We talk about everything from dealing with a friend’s flirty boyfriend and whether dating apps have ruined genuine attraction, to navigating ghosting and figuring out whether you actually want a relationship or just companionship without living together. We also get into the realities, risks and logistics of a...

In this episode, we’re having a completely open and honest conversation about life choices, careers, questioning whether university is the right path, relationships, and the realities of motherhood. We also open up about our own experiences with postnatal struggles, sobriety, navigating life during the COVID years, and how we’ve learned the importance of slowing down, protecting our peace, and put...

In this episode, we’re unpacking the backlash surrounding Louise Thompson’s podcast comments about children starting school without being potty trained. We discuss the original clip, Louise’s apology, and why short snippets online can sometimes come across as judgmental, especially for neurodivergent children and SEND families. We also broaden the conversation into the wider pressures of parenting...

In this episode, we have a really open and honest conversation about some of the quieter struggles so many women go through behind closed doors. We talk about burnout, mental health, ADHD traits and the emotional and physical changes that can come after pregnancy and motherhood. We also open up about body image, parenting pressures, asking for help and the reality of trying to hold everything toge...

In this episode, we have a really honest conversation about getting back into the gym and navigating our own wellness journeys. One of us opens up about using GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy, sharing how they’ve impacted her relationship with food, helped manage cravings, and even supported things like endometriosis. We also talk about how overwhelming social media can be when it comes...

In this episode, we’re chatting all things family life and diving into the latest episodes of At Home with the Furys. We get into traveller culture, the reality of a 16-year-old engagement, and the tension between respecting tradition and having real parental concerns. From there, we move into some of the TV controversies doing the rounds, including David Haye’s behaviour, and give our honest opin...

In this episode, we’re diving into your dilemmas and giving our honest, unfiltered advice. We talk about co-parenting boundaries and how to navigate tricky situations without losing your peace, as well as opening up about changing views on having children and what that can look like in real life. We also get into relationships, from waning attraction to navigating casual dating as a single parent,...

In this Q&A episode, we’re answering your questions… and nothing’s off limits. We talk honestly about whether we actually hate men (spoiler: no), taking holidays without our kids and the guilt that can come with it, and what it really looks like juggling self-employment with single motherhood. We open up about how becoming mums has changed us, not just in our lives, but in who we are as women....

In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane and chat all about what it was like growing up in the 90s and early 2000s. From magazines, toys and TV shows to playing outside for hours, disposable cameras and the chaos of dial-up internet… we reminisce on the little things that made our childhood what it was. We also compare it to what childhood looks like now for our kids, growing up in a world...

In this episode, we’re unpacking Louis Theroux’s documentary on the manosphere, and honestly, it’s a lot. We dive into the toxic beliefs being pushed online, the hypocrisy around things like OnlyFans, and the real-life damage these influencers are causing behind the scenes. We talk about some of the most shocking interviews, the way vulnerable men are being targeted and manipulated, and how these...

In this episode, Grace shares the story of why she decided to ban her daughter Ava from social media after one of her TikTok videos went viral. What started as a fun moment quickly turned into a bigger conversation about how addictive these platforms can be and the impact they can have on kids’ sleep, confidence and mental health, especially when online hate becomes involved. We talk honestly abou...

*Trigger warning, mentions baby loss* In this episode we’re talking all about Mother’s Day. From our own plans and family traditions to the pressure that social media and commercialization can put on what the day “should” look like. We share our personal experiences of motherhood, co-parenting, pregnancy, and loss, and how these experiences can bring up a mix of emotions when Mother’s Day comes ar...

This week we’re responding to a viral clip that claimed being a stay at home parent “isn’t hard” and we have a lot to say about that. We’ve both experienced different versions of motherhood. We’ve done long days at home with young children. We’ve navigated the shift back into part time work. And we can say this honestly: both are hard in different ways. In this episode, we talk about what it actua...

In this episode, we vent about the little everyday things that slowly chip away at your sanity — from frustrating customer service bots and painfully slow drivers and walkers, to queue jumpers, missing manners, and the absolute chaos of trying to eat out with children. We share real-life stories, laugh at ourselves, and admit that some days the patience just isn’t there. But alongside the moaning,...

In this episode, we’re joined by our friend Jess for an honest, unfiltered conversation about dating in your 30s. We talk about what it’s really like to break free after a long-term relationship, step back into dating, navigate apps, set boundaries and figure out what you actually want — especially when children, independence and self-reliance are part of the conversation. Jess shares her personal...

In this episode, we recap a recent winter getaway to the Lake District with four kids and all the highs and lows that come with travelling as a family. From a beautiful cabin stay and little moments of calm to rainy days, closed attractions and the general chaos of travelling with children, we share what the trip was really like. We talk about the realities of holidays with little ones. The long j...

In this episode, we open up about our own experiences with online trolling and abuse and the reality of what it’s like to be on the receiving end of it. From nasty comments and fake accounts to the emotional impact it can have behind the scenes, we talk honestly about how it’s affected us and how we’ve learned to deal with it. We share the coping tools that have helped us most, including mindset s...

**Trigger Warning - Baby Loss** In this episode, we sit down with Kirstie, an IFBB bikini pro, former dancer, and online fitness coach, to explore the journey behind the athlete. Kirstie shares how she transitioned from the world of dance and pageantry into professional bodybuilding, built a successful online coaching business, and found discipline, identity, and confidence through fitness. But th...

We chat candidly about bedtime battles, co-sleeping and the bittersweet reality of watching our children grow up — from dummies and bottles to first beds and potty training. We also open up about ageing, self-care and aesthetics, dating after children, health anxieties, and the constant tug between wanting time to slow down while knowing we’re always rushing ahead. This episode is a reminder to pa...

In this episode of Thriving & Surviving, we’re having an honest, unfiltered conversation about the realities of motherhood, routines, and letting go of impossible expectations. We talk about what mornings really look like behind the scenes, from strict routines that keep neurodivergent children regulated, to the chaos that comes when plans change. We dive into nursery mornings vs school mornin...

We share honest, open conversations about women’s health, including the reality of being dismissed by healthcare professionals, living with endometriosis and adenomyosis, and the impact these conditions can have on fertility, postpartum care and everyday life. We read listener stories and discuss diagnosis delays, navigating the NHS, smear tests, treatment options, and the ongoing need for better...

In this episode we explore the modern “village” — the friends, family and groups who support parents. We share how we met at baby group, the value of mum-friends, and the realities of single parenting, grandparents’ help, and finding support when it’s missing. This episode covers the challenges of planning life around children, juggling social life and guilt, and why non‑biological family and trus...

In this episode of Thriving and Surviving we sit down with Vicky, the powerhouse behind Edit Clinics. Vicky became a mum at just 20 years old and built her freelance makeup business from home while caring for a newborn. No childcare, no perfect plan, just pure grit and passion. We talk about what it really looks like to juggle motherhood and entrepreneurship in the early days. The identity shifts,...