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Dear Mum

Charlie Barker

Enfants & Parentalité

Fréquence : 1 épisode/12j. Total Éps: 18

Dear Mum is the funny, honest, zero-judgement podcast that feels like the mums’ group chat that’s always open - for 3am feeds, school runs, and everything in between. Hosted by Charlie Barker (mum of three, business owner), it’s real chats, stories you couldn’t make up, deep-breath moments, and practical little wins - from newborn nights to exam weeks, nap traps to parenting with your partner. Not perfect... just your go-to mum chat - in your ears and on your screen. https://linktr.ee/dearmumpodcast

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Dear Mum...

Saison 1

mercredi 21 janvier 2026 • Durée 01:37

Introducing: Dear Mum... 💜💛

The funny, honest, no-judgement podcast that feels like the mums’ group chat that’s always open - whenever you need it.

Hosted by Charlie Barker (mum of three and business owner), each episode is packed with the good, the hard, and the chaotic bits in between - real conversations, stories you couldn’t make up, vulnerable moments that feel like a deep breath, and practical little wins that actually help.

From newborn nights to exam weeks, nap traps to parenting with your partner, it’s motherhood and grown-up life, as it really happens.Not the “perfect parent” show.

Not the “we’ve got it all figured out” show. Just your go-to mum chat - in your ears (and on your screen).

New episodes every Thursday, from January 29th ✨

Follow now so you don’t miss the first one.

Produced by Bear Lane Productions 🎙️

Music licensed via PremiumBeat - 4WJJ2ROAVKXSJCGW

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Dear Mum, it’s Chessie King: "My husband had postnatal depression and we didn't know..."

Saison 1 · Épisode 1

jeudi 29 janvier 2026 • Durée 46:21

Trigger warning: postnatal depression, suicidal ideation, mental health.

Welcome to the very first episode of Dear Mum!

I’m so glad you’re here because we are very much setting the tone - funny, honest, zero judgement… and the kind of chat you can have with your cold tea in hand.

For Episode 1, I’m joined by Chessie King, and we’re getting into the real stuff: what happens to your relationship after a baby, when you’re both exhausted and it starts to feel like you’re just… passing the child between you and surviving the day.

Chessie shares how things got really hard for her and her husband Mat, the moment she thought they might be heading for divorce, and the turning point when he realised he’d been experiencing postnatal depression as a dad.

We also chat mum friendships (from school gate small talk to the people you can properly be yourself with), body confidence after baby, and why the best advice is often the simplest: take the help - and don’t feel guilty about it for a second.

Pop this one on for a walk, a night feed, or the school run - and if it makes you feel a little less alone, that’s the whole point.

New episodes every Thursday - hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss one ✨

Follow Chessie

IG - https://www.instagram.com/chessieking/

TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@chessiekingcarter

Follow me (Charlie!)

IG - https://www.instagram.com/charlielaunder

And get to know my business, Bumps & Burpees - https://www.instagram.com/bumpsandburpees

www.bumpsandburpees.com

Dear Mum is a Bear Lane Production 🎙️🎥

Music licensed via PremiumBeat - 4WJJ2ROAVKXSJCGW

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Dear Mum, it’s Olivia Hammond: Mum friendships in your 20s, feeling lonely, and type-B parenting

Saison 1 · Épisode 2

jeudi 5 février 2026 • Durée 46:04

Welcome back to Dear Mum - and this week I’m joined by Olivia Hammond - mum of two, and the woman a lot of you will know as the original “festival baby” mum… yes, she took her firstborn to Glastonbury Festival… and honestly? Iconic!

We talk about what it’s really like becoming a mum at 25 when it’s totally unplanned - how it flips your whole life upside down (including travel plans, friendships, and the way you see yourself)… and then doing it all again when baby number two is also a surprise.

Olivia is so honest about the whiplash of going from “out every weekend” to being responsible for an actual tiny human, and the lonely bits that come with being the first in your friendship group to have kids.

We also get into relationships after babies - how dads can take longer to adjust, why date nights are a lovely idea in theory (but not when you’re exhausted), and why “love language” in the trenches is basically just… someone making your life easier.

Plus: the reality of juggling being a present mum while also working as a content creator, and why sometimes the only way to survive is to be a bit more Type B and lower your standards.

Pop this one on for the school run, a buggy walk, or while you’re doing the lunchbox panic - and if it makes you feel less alone, that’s exactly what we’re here for.

New episodes every Thursday - hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss one ✨

Follow Olivia

IG - https://www.instagram.com/olivia_hammond/

Dear Mum, it’s Charlotte Stirling-Reed: The truth about fussy eaters, high-chair battles, and the one rule that changes everything

Saison 1 · Épisode 3

jeudi 12 février 2026 • Durée 44:44

If mealtimes in your house feel like a daily battle, this one’s for you.

For Episode 3 of Dear Mum, I’m joined by Charlotte Stirling-Reed - NHS-trained child nutritionist and an actual guru of weaning, toddler food and everything in between. And we’re getting into the thing that sends so many of us over the edge - fussy eating!

We talk about why “fussy eater” is a label that can make things worse, what’s actually normal (spoiler: loads of it), and how our reactions - even the well-meaning ones - can accidentally turn food into a power struggle.

Charlotte shares the practical stuff you can try straight away: why tiny portions help, how to pair safe foods with new foods, the truth about the 10–15 tries rule, and why sitting with them and eating the same meal can be more powerful than any “one more bite” negotiation.

We also cover high-chair refusal, kids getting up and down mid-meal, when siblings start copying each other’s fussiness, and how to make the table feel like a calmer place to be - without turning dinner into a circus (even though yes, we’ve all tried).

If you’re deep in the trenches and thinking “I’m doing this wrong” - this episode will give you reassurance, a plan, and that exhale you’ve been needing.

New episodes every Thursday - hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss one ✨

Blog posts mention in the pod:🥣 Fussy eating help for toddlers - https://www.srnutrition.co.uk/2025/12/fussy-eating-help-for-toddlers/

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Dear Mum, it’s Tobi Asare: Identity after kids, confidence, and going back to work

Saison 1 · Épisode 4

jeudi 19 février 2026 • Durée 49:31

To the mums who are running on fumes, holding it together with a cold tea and pure willpower, welcome back to the podcast just for you.

In Episode 4, I’m joined by the incredibly inspiring and relatable Tobi Asare, where we’re talking about the *real* juggle - work, motherhood, identity, and the pressure to “do it all” without falling apart.

Tobi shares what burnout actually looked like for her, how she navigated thoughts and actions around her career in the chapter of motherhood, the moment she knew she had to speak up at work, and why taking a pause doesn’t mean you’re failing - it means you’re listening.

We chat trade-offs (and the parts no one posts about), how to protect the thing that keeps you sane - whether that’s exercise, friends, or just five minutes where nobody needs you - and why “buy a new bra” might be the most underrated advice a mum can put on her fridge.

Pop this on for the school run, a walk, or that rare quiet moment - and if it makes you feel less alone, you’re exactly who we made it for.

New episodes every Thursday - hit FOLLOW so you don’t miss one ✨

Follow Tobi Asare

IG - https://www.instagram.com/tobi.asare/
LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/mybumppay

Follow me (Charlie!)

IG - https://www.instagram.com/charlielaunder

And get to know my business, Bumps & Burpees -

www.instagram.com/bumpsandburpees

Dear Mum, it’s Milly Griffin: ‘Remove what’s removable’… the GP advice that changed everything

Saison 1 · Épisode 5

jeudi 26 février 2026 • Durée 50:50

Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of maternal mental health, burnout, anxiety, depression and postnatal depression, including seeking support from a GP.

To the mums who feel like they’re “fine” right up until they’re suddenly… not - this one’s for you.

This week I’m joined by one of my closest friends, who I met through motherhood, and is one of the most honest people I know (even when it’s messy)… Milly Griffin.

This is the kind of conversation that feels like a voice note from the friend who won’t sugarcoat it, but will make you feel less alone.

Milly takes us right into the moment she realised something had shifted. Not a dramatic breakdown - more like a slow build of pressure, tears that wouldn’t stop, and a body that started waving a massive red flag.

We talk about what it’s like to carry the mental load for so long that “overwhelmed” feels normal… and how hard it can be to admit you need help when you’re used to being the one who gets on with it.

We also get practical. What helped in the thick of it; from the GP appointment that changed everything, to the decision to take sick leave (and the fear of telling work), to the small everyday resets that brought her back to herself.

It’s honest, it’s funny in parts (because what else can you do), and it’s full of that deep exhale feeling of hearing someone say: me too.

I really hope that if you need it right now, this helps you feel seen.

Dear Mum, it’s Dr Lils: Nursery bugs to kissing newborns - Advice from a Paediatrician you NEED to hear

Saison 1 · Épisode 6

jeudi 5 mars 2026 • Durée 49:42

Trigger warning & Disclaimer: This episode includes discussion of infant infections, hospitalisation, and childhood illness anxiety.

This episode is for general information and support only, not personalised medical advice. If you’re worried about your child, trust your instincts and speak to your GP, NHS 111, or seek urgent care if needed.

To the parents who are permanently wiping noses, side-eyeing a thermometer, and wondering if you’re overreacting (or not reacting enough) - welcome back to Dear Mum… This one is a proper deep exhale.

This week I’m joined by Dr Lils (Dr Lillie Parker) - paediatrician, mum-to-be (literally due any minute at the time of recording), and the calm voice so many parents trust when it’s 2am and you’re googling symptoms with one eye open.

We cover the stuff that comes up constantly in family life: the difference between viral and bacterial infections (and why you’re often told to “wait it out”), what’s normal when your child is catching every nursery bug going, and what you can realistically do to support their immune system without falling for magic-supplement promises.

We also talk fevers (and why the most important thing isn’t the number on the thermometer). Plus, we get into the question that brings up so much awkwardness for new parents: kissing newborns - why the first 12 weeks are different, how to hold boundaries without feeling “neurotic”, and what the real risks actually are.

Pop this on for the school run, a nap-trap, or while you’re cleaning the kitchen like someone’s about to inspect it (because one child has vomited and now you’re in germ lockdown mode). I truly hope it helps you feel more confident making decisions when your child is ill ❤️‍🩹

Dear Mum, it's George: My husband gets honest about pregnancy loss, parenting and whether we're having a fourth

Saison 1 · Épisode 7

jeudi 12 mars 2026 • Durée 53:07

Dear Mum, meet George. Our very first DAD on the podcast… who also happens to be a very special “Dad” in my life - because he’s my husband and the father to our three.

This episode is proper, unfiltered, and surprisingly emotional - because George and I sit down (possibly for the longest uninterrupted conversation we've had in years?!) to talk through our whole journey into parenthood.

From meeting at university and never really moving apart, to four miscarriages in our first year of trying, to navigating three children under five and everything in between.

We get into the one-to-two transition (spoiler: it broke us a little), the unspoken household systems that keep the chaos manageable, the favourite parent problem that nobody warns you about, and whether (hand on heart!!) we're actually done at three.

Oh, and we possibly risk it all(?!) with a couples quiz…

Pop this on for the school run, folding that mountain of laundry, or whenever you get a moment to sit in parenthood that feels as honest as it can.

New episodes every Thursday - hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss one ✨

Follow me (Charlie!)Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/charlielaunder

And get to know my business, Bumps & Burpees - https://www.instagram.com/bumpsandburpees and http://www.bumpsandburpees.com

Dear Mum, it's Courtney-Mae Briggs: Losing yourself after baby - and rediscovering her spark (and style!)

Saison 1 · Épisode 8

jeudi 19 mars 2026 • Durée 42:19

To the mum who's standing in front of a wardrobe full of clothes that don't quite fit the same way anymore, wondering where she went - this one's for you.

This week I'm joined by Courtney-Mae Briggs; actress, voiceover artist, fashion content creator, and mum to the most stylish almost-two-year-old, Minnie. You might know her from the West End, from Wicked the film (yes, that Wicked), or from her absolutely brilliant outfits on Instagram. We last saw each other on the floor at baby music class - now we're in chairs, no children.?! What a strange luxury.

In this episode, we talk about what it's really like to build a career around your body and your identity… and then to have a baby and not recognise either. Courtney is so honest about the postpartum body image stuff, not the weight, but the shape. The hips, the ribs, the shoulders, the fact that nothing hangs quite the same way. And how she found her way back to herself, one outfit at a time.

We also get into breastfeeding, leaving Minnie for the first time at ten weeks for a hen do in the South of France, hosting dinner parties with a baby asleep upstairs, and why she refuses to feel guilty about doing things for herself - and thinks you shouldn't either!

Plus the wardrobe clear-out that changed everything, dressing Minnie exclusively in the boys section, and a very exciting NDA-ed TV project coming later this year.

Pop this on for the school run, while you're scrolling and feeling like you've lost your style a bit, or while you're running that bath you keep putting off.

Do something small for yourself today. And don't feel guilty about it ❤️

New episodes every Thursday - hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you don't miss one ✨

Dear Mum, it's Neema Sempebwa: Perimenopause, motherhood and advocating for yourself

Saison 1 · Épisode 10

jeudi 2 avril 2026 • Durée 42:29

Nobody warned us about perimenopause. Not really.

We heard about menopause - hot flushes, older women, “something to worry about later”…

But perimenopause?

The feeling that you are fundamentally breaking apart, that the person showing up for your kids every day isn't really you anymore… and all of it arriving while you're also knee deep in the baby years?! It's a whole other world.

This week I'm joined by my friend of many years, Neema Sempebwa — personal trainer, mum of two, and someone I used to work alongside doing towel duty at a gym in Chelsea about 12 years ago.

By 43, Neema knew something wasn't right. What followed was a battle to be taken seriously, two dismissals, a misdiagnosis, and the offer of antidepressants before anyone would even say the word perimenopause.

We talk about what perimenopause actually is, why it can start up to 10 years before menopause, why South Asian and Black women are often affected earlier, and what's actually helping Neema now — from HRT to movement, morning routines, and handpan music (trust me on this one).

This is a conversation every mum needs to hear - whether you're in the thick of the baby years or starting to wonder if something feels a bit off. ❤️

New episodes every Thursday - hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss one ✨

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