This week’s episode ends Season One of the Family Unfiltered Podcast. Inspired when watching my eldest son melt down at a recent birthday party, it got me thinking, how do we know if we are getting it right? Telling them how to act and behave. Ultimately, in life, I want my children to be kind, grateful and happy. But is this easier said than done? Because there are a lot of emotional roads and turns to navigate along the way that I don’t think we can ever fully prepare for. There is no set hand...
Jul 04, 2022•32 min
This week’s podcast was inspired when I was having a morning wee, sitting with the door wide open, ears listening out for the kids playing in the room next door and having that realisation that I rarely go to the toilet in private anymore. When we become a parent, a whole world opens up and we find ourselves living in a bit of bubble; from binging on children’s TV (I am back at the ‘In The Night Garden’ phase ...still find this creepy and trippy!!), putting rubber corners on every single surface...
Jun 27, 2022•40 min
In this week's podcast episode I had the pleasure once again, (there was a deleted file incident that we won’t mention 🤪) to interview an incredible couple that I met at my son’s school. Both named Claire, (not confusing at all), we caught up during Pride month to discuss being a same-sex married couple. In the interview we talk about the logistics and struggles of having a baby in a same-sex couple, raising a child plus we dig deep into their past, finding out when they both identified as bein...
Jun 20, 2022•50 min
With my two-year-old entering a massive sleep regression, I have found myself transported back to those horrendous memories of my firstborn, Louis’ horrendous sleep habits. Yes, the hubby James and I made all the classic errors, allowing our little one to snuggle up all too often in our bed, resulting in years of sleepless nights, bedtime tantrums (me and Louis 🤣), and ending in us seeking the help of a professional sleep trainer. We tried them all; the gradual retreat method, the controlled ...
Jun 13, 2022•44 min
In this week’s episode of the Family Unfiltered podcast, I am still absolutely buzzing as I got to interview one of my closest friends who just so happens to be an Ofsted registered childminder, well for now at least. Yes, the one and only Naomi Bushell has shared her life’s journey that has been dedicated to working with children. For so many of us, the thought of working with children brings on heart palpitations, but for some crazy people out there, working with children brings them absolute ...
Jun 06, 2022•46 min
In this week’s episode of The Family Unfiltered Podcast the tables get turned and my very own ‘husbie’ James Burtt takes the lead and asks me questions. I gave him free-reign and he decided that it was time for me to shine a little light on my achievements as a business owner. Yes, you may have heard before, Family Unfiltered started as a blog in 2019, after I realised I felt so lonely. I needed a purpose. Something to focus on. I wanted to share the true side of parent life. The blog started on...
May 30, 2022•44 min
In this week’s episode of The Family Unfiltered Podcast I found myself going on a bit of a rant. Yes, after a hectic few weeks juggling kids, school runs, running my business, dealing with house maintenance issues, food shopping, cooking, clothes washing and generally just staying alive, I feel exhausted! Both mentally and physically drained and tired. Being a parent is challenging enough but throw work into the mix, running your house semi-efficiently and constantly making sure your kids are ha...
May 23, 2022•38 min
In this week’s episode of The Family Unfiltered Podcast, my hubby James Burtt and I relive those two wonderful/absolutely excruciatingly painful days when I gave birth. Two completely different experiences, each a special little journey of joy and terror in itself, for me and James it turns out! Now, this episode is not meant to scare anyone thinking of having children or anyone due to give birth at any moment; this is just our experience, every single birth is unique and beautiful in its own wa...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 4 min
In this week’s episode of The Family Unfiltered Podcast I was so honored to be joined by my older, but definitely not wiser, sister Katie (I am sure she will disagree!) We reminisced about our childhood; fun-filled days spent playing with our cousins as well as some horrible pranks my brother and Katie played on me! And looked at our polar opposite parenting life… and skills! She shares her open and honest journey of motherhood; from planning her first child at age 19, being a single mum to thre...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 12 min
In this week’s episode of The Family Unfiltered Podcast I talk about moving house - yep it can be one of the most stressful situations in life; throw children in the mix and it can be a logistical nightmare! Just two months ago we made yet another house move, and although we stayed calm and excited, we made a pretty royal mess of it! In this episode I discuss: My top tips for a seamless move Involving your kids Does it bring you joy - Marie Kondo style Ask for help The importance of getting orga...
May 02, 2022•37 min
This week on The Family Unfiltered Podcast, me and the hubby James Burtt reminisce on some of our family making memories that have turned from heaven to hell, leaving us both wondering “why did I bother!”. Yes holidays, days out, all round ‘fun times’ are expensive and often disappointing, they don’t always go to plan. You can never plan for the unexpected when it comes to kids - the sick bugs on half terms, the epic holidays that turn out to be not so epic, and the days out that make you wish y...
Apr 25, 2022•44 min
In this week’s episode of The Family Unfiltered Podcast, I speak to Zahida Johal aka Dr Zed about her incredible life journey; reflecting on her childhood, raising teenagers, dealing with trauma, the importance of staying connected as a family oh and having a forbidden marriage! We also delve into why after 30 years of being a dentist she has recently set up her very own teeth whitening business, Z Smile London, to show her children just what is possible! In this show we discuss: Childhood chall...
Apr 18, 2022•51 min
This week on The Family Unfiltered Podcast I chat (or should I say rant) with my husband James Burtt all about the start of the school era. Yes our first born has gone off to school and my oh my what a life changing experience it has been… and not just for our son! Navigating the endless Parentmail, cake sales, fun runs, non-uniform days, kids parties and homework … it’s like taking on a new full time job. Join us as we openly share (with a lot of swearing I warn) about our experience so far, th...
Apr 11, 2022•37 min
In this week's episode I speak to one of my best friends Kelly Wright about our amazing side by side journey into motherhood, polar opposite pregnancies, what happens when the rose-tinted filter of early mum life wears off and the challenges of juggling running an award winning business with parenthood. In this week we discuss: Giving up luxury travel for prams and play parks How an early stage baby illness changed her priorities Breastfeeding struggles #Mumguilt Owning an award winning optician...
Apr 04, 2022•58 min
In this episode of the Family Unfiltered podcast titled The Unhappiness of New Parent Life I am going solo. Now yes this does sound a bit doom and gloom I admit but, it’s a subject I am so passionate about. Leading on from Episode 1, I dig deeper into the emotions that so many new mums face - both physically and emotionally and share stories of encouragement and truth in the hope to make all those mums who are currently not showering, smell like sour milk and maybe haven’t left the house for a f...
Mar 28, 2022•41 min
This week on The Family Unfiltered Podcast I chat to my husband James Burtt aka The Podcast King (no pressure). In the episode titled, Making Babies with The Burtts we delve into the journey of creating our two small little humans (don’t worry not the graphic details!), the peer pressure of having kids once you hit 30, ovulation sticks, pregnancy tests and the grand or should I say non-grand unveiling, the early and scary days of new parent life and also reflect on our life back then and now, th...
Mar 28, 2022•49 min
The Family Unfiltered Podcast is the un-preachy, non-teachy parenting show that shares the joys, struggles and hilarious adventures of real family life. This is the REAL LIFE side of parenting; the highs, the lows, the laughs, the tears and everything in between. On this podcast we discuss everything from childcare to how this podcast came to life from host and blogger Hayley Burtt’s desire to create a blog that showed what a real, unpolished nuclear family is all about! This is a behind the sce...
Mar 28, 2022•4 min
The Family Unfiltered Podcast is the un-preachy, non-teachy parenting show that shares the joys, struggles and hilarious adventures of real family life. This is the REAL LIFE side of parenting; the highs, the lows, the laughs, the tears and everything in between. On this podcast we discuss everything from childcare to how this podcast came to life from host and blogger Hayley Burtt’s desire to create a blog that showed what a real, unpolished nuclear family is all about! This is a behind the sce...
Mar 26, 2022•1 min
