On this week's Happy Mum Happy Baby, Gi is joined by Sophie Hinchliffe. Sophie is a mum of two and after finding fame as an influencer obsessed with cleaning, she has become a Sunday Times best selling author and has just released her first Children's book, 'Welcome to Hinch Farm'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 12Ep. 5
To celebrate the launch of the Shaping Us campaign from The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, Gi is joined by paediatric doctor Guddi Singh to talk about early brain development. Shaping Us is a new, long-term awareness raising campaign to increase public understanding of the crucial importance of the first five years of a child’s life. Spearheaded by The Princess of Wales, the campaign highlights the fundamental importance of early childhood in shaping adults and future society. Find...
Feb 02, 2023•40 min•Season 12Ep. 4
TV's favourite sisters, Sam and Billie join Gi to chat Mummy Diaries, birthing stories and how three can be a handful! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 31, 2023•56 min•Season 12Ep. 3
Singer, dancer and former Pussycat Dolls member, Kimberly Wyatt joins Giovanna to discuss her life as a mum of three. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 24, 2023•48 min•Season 12Ep. 2
For the first episode of the new season, Giovanna is joined by her good friend Matt Willis to discuss, fatherhood, addiction and dealing with teenagers! TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion around the theme of addiction. If you feel this may be difficult for you please choose another episode. Listener discretion is advised, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 17, 2023•51 min•Season 12Ep. 1
In the second of our bonus episodes to celebrate the launch of Giovanna Fletcher: Made In Italy on ITV, Gi is joined by her sister, Giorgina and brother, Mario as they reminisce on growing up together and the parenting lessons they have learned from each other! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 08, 2022•49 min
In this special bonus episode to celebrate the launch of 'Giovanna Fletcher: Made In Italy' on ITV, Gi talks parenting with her dad, Big Mario Falcone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 01, 2022•35 min
For the final episode in the current series, Gi is joined by Italian chef and TV personality, Gino D'Acampo to discuss his approach to parenting his 3 children. Gino's new book 'Gino's Italy: Like Mamma Used To Make' is available now . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 01, 2022•40 min•Season 11Ep. 10
Gi is joined on this week's episode by model Emma and business entrepreneur, Ollie to discuss the birth of their baby daughter, Bonnie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 25, 2022•43 min•Season 11Ep. 9
Actress Jo Joyner discusses her journey with IVF and life with her twins Edie and Freddie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 18, 2022•52 min•Season 11Ep. 8
This week is Baby Loss Awareness Week and Giovanna reflects on some of the stories of baby loss that have featured on the podcast over the years. If you’re looking for support with Baby Loss you can search for Tommys or PANDAS online. Trigger warning: Contains difficult topics, listener discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 14, 2022•10 min
YouTubers and entrepreneurs Zoe Sugg and Alfie Deyes discuss life with their first baby, Ottilie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr•Season 11Ep. 7
Giovanna's guest this week is actress, model, TV panelist - wife to Robbie and mum of four, Ayda Williams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 04, 2022•52 min•Season 11Ep. 6
Giovanna's guest on this episode is writer and journalist, Freddy McConnell. Freddy is a queer transgender man and solo dad of two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 11Ep. 5
This week Gi is joined by radio presenter and DadPod host, Dave Berry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 20, 2022•43 min•Season 11Ep. 4
Rapper & broadcaster, Casyo ‘Krept’ Johnson and health & beauty influencer, Sasha Ellese join Gi to discuss co-parenting and co-founding their own baby care brand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 11Ep. 3
This week, Giovanna is joined by The Only Way Is Essex's, Georgia Kousoulou, wife to Tommy and mum to Brody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 06, 2022•56 min•Season 11Ep. 2
For the first episode in the new season, Giovanna is joined by her good friend Kelsey Parker, who sadly lost her husband Tom to a brain tumour earlier this year after their second child was born. Gi discusses life and motherhood after Tom. This episode contains real and difficult conversations around death, please only listen if it feels safe for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr•Season 11Ep. 1
Gi is back and talking 'sleep' with holistic sleeping coach and Founder of Sleeping Bunnies Anna Knight. The pair discuss why our babies sometimes struggle to nod off, how to remedy that, sleeping tips for parents and answer your listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 02, 2022•40 min•Season 10Ep. 10
In this episode of 'Asking For A Friend' Gi is joined by Anna Whitehouse, author and founder of Mother Pukkaa, Anna and Gi discuss everything around flexible working - why we should have it, how to ask for it and answer your listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 26, 2022•40 min•Season 10Ep. 9
In this episode of 'Asking For A Friend', Gi begins to better understand postnatal depression with writer, TV presenter and NHS GP Dr Punam Krishan. The two discuss everything from normalising conversations around depression and how to cope with these feelings. Dr Punam is medically trained in this area, but she also suffered from postnatal depression and opens up about her experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 19, 2022•44 min•Season 10Ep. 8
This week on 'Asking For A Friend' Gi is joined by registered nutritionist and best selling author Charlotte Stirling-Reed to talk about everything weaning! The pair discuss everything around eating habits, when to introduce foods and they answer your listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 12, 2022•40 min•Season 10Ep. 7
In this episode of 'Asking For A Friend' Gi dives into pre and postnatal health with fitness expert and public speaker Shakira Akabusi. The pair discuss everything from exercise to breastfeeding, recovery times to staying fit during pregnancy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 05, 2022•42 min•Season 10Ep. 6
This week on Asking For A Friend, Gi is joined by End-of-Life Doula, Anna Lyons and progressive funeral director, Louise Winter to discuss how to navigate difficult conversations around death and illness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 28, 2022•39 min•Season 10Ep. 5
This week on 'Asking For A Friend', Gi discusses Vulnerability with author of 'But Why?', Clemmie Telford. From answering difficult questions from kids to having an open conversation with yourself, Gi and Clemmie talk about feeling lost and when to ask for help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 21, 2022•33 min•Season 10Ep. 4
This week on 'Asking For A Friend' Gi discusses Pelvic Floor Health with founder of Pevic Roar and author of 'Why Did No One Tell Me?, Emma Brockwell. With tips on how to keep your pelvic floor healthy and your questions answered on everything from excercising when pregnant to urinary incontinence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 14, 2022•38 min•Season 10Ep. 3
In this episode of 'Asking For A Friend' Gi is joined by illustrator, mum and author of 'You Are Positively Awesome', Stacie Swift. The pair discuss everything around parental mental health, practising self love and answer your listener questions around wellbeing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 07, 2022•40 min•Season 10Ep. 2
In our very first Asking For A Friend episode, Gi is joined by Dr Megan Rossi, a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist with a PhD in gut health to discuss how the microbes in your stomach can impact the physical and mental health of mother and child. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 31, 2022•40 min•Season 10Ep. 1
Introducing 'Happy Mum Happy Baby: Asking For A Friend', a brand new incarnation of the show where Gi will be speaking to leading parenting experts and asking your questions about the issues that affect us all through our parenting journeys. From your pelvic floor to mental health, weaning to bed-wetting and teething to trauma, we got it all covered. Make sure you submit your questions for our experts by heading over to Giovanna's socials! @mrsgifletcher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
May 24, 2022•1 min
In this week's episode, Giovanna is joined by none other than diving extraordinaire, and keen knitter, Tom Daley. The pair sit down to talk all things fatherhood and the ins and the outs of surrogacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 10, 2022•49 min•Season 9Ep. 12