The maths ain’t mathing. How to cover the six weeks of summer holidays with a wonky childcare system, overpriced summer camps and inflexible working. The Eastenders actress talks about keeping it together under pressure and how to keep the love alive with her partner among it all.

How many times have you heard someone say “I’m so OCD” sweepingly in relation to being a little tidy. So misunderstood, Shakira opens up about how OCD changed her postnatal journey and how she took a turn for the better.

Public speaker Dani Wallace joins the DMP team to talk about raising her voice after being ignored in the corporate world. This is the nuts and bolts of being heard without changing who you are.

Not a very sexy subject but Polly is losing her hair in clumps. Anna lost a lot four years ago and it’s never recovered. It apparently takes 10 years to recover from childbirth but how much do we really recover. This episode is about untangling the knots of motherhood - mentally and physically. And wondering what the root cause of hair loss actually is…

Sure, sure we often shed a tear or two on this podcast. But this episode is more of a cry-laughing vibe. Comedian Sophie McCartney takes Anna and Polly back to her clubbing days in the 90s where boob tubes and YSL shirts abounded. And she contrasts that to hitting the club with kids back home. Brutal, hilarious listening to perk up the most child-ravaged soul.

Anna and Polly delve right into phubbing: the act of ignoring someone you are with and giving attention to your mobile phone instead. Researchers found almost half of relationships are affected by phubbing, so how bad can it get? And what can you do to help?

In this episode Anna and Polly take a deep dive into the Internet with influencer Oenone who has written a book called ‘Bad Influence’. They talk about the unhealthy positioning of ‘influencer’ and ‘follower’ and how the algorithm is set up for us to feel, well, bad. Or lacking somehow. And they question the accountability of big social media giants in how we are feeling online. But also how our kids are going to feel in the future…

We're nearing the end of the summer holidays and we're at the end of our tether. Join us, in a safe space, to share the things that well and truly get on your norks.

As we limp into the end of the summer holidays, Anna opens up about the exhaustion of papering over the childcare cracks and how flexible working can help. Polly goes into Paxman interviewing mode to dig deep on Flex Appeal, a campaign close to her best mate’s heart. And how the Flexible Working Bill will impact you.

Are you frigid? Are you a slag? Have you been called a slapper or a whore? Or when you got married, did you become the Madonna? In this episode Anna and Polly dig deep on the misogyny that lies around female sexuality. Men that can’t shag their wives because they are ‘good’ and guys that have affairs for the ‘bad girl’ or slag. Good God it’s a minefield. Cue The Madonna-whore complex.

What do you do when the green-eyed monster rears its complicated head? Anna and Polly open up to comparison coach Lucy Sheridan on staying in their lane and not using other people’s benchmarks to measure their success.

As The Flexible Working Bill passes through Parliament - to become law in 2024 - Anna sits down with lawyer Daniel Wise to wade through what it means for you. And how to successfully get flex - without losing your job or mind.

From educating your kids on racism - using triangles and squares - to truly recognising your own privilege, Naomi and Natalie Evans, the founders of Everyday Racism speak openly about a need to help the next generation to do better. A must-listen if you want to raise kids in a more inclusive and diverse world.

When it comes to divorce or even a career change mid-life, the words ‘crisis’ and ‘car crash’ land almost instantly. Anna and Polly dig into what they know at 43 over 23 and how making big life decisions at this juncture isn’t always a cry for help, more about newfound knowledge.

This beautiful episode digs into the grief of raising your kids without your own parents. The brilliant comedian and writer Kelly Ford opens up on what it’s taken to go through one of the hardest moments in a her life without her own mother.

Success. What does it mean to you? It used to be a corporate benchmark. How big your office was, how expensive your car. But in a complete reframing of the definition, Emma Gannon, author of The Success Myth talks about burn out and how she was publicly at the most successful point of her life. While personally and physically failing. If you feel like you are never doing enough and find social media anxiety inducing in terms of ‘excited to announce’ posts, then this one is for you.

After putting a poll out, more than 90% of Anna’s audience believe they are inclusive as a parent. That might well be true but a lot of SEN parents got in touch and said that wasn't their experience at all. For the first time on this podcast, Polly fully opens up about raising twins with a special genetic condition and what she’d like to see from other parents. From language to kindness and even the odd party invite, this is an essential listen.

They’re back. The comedy duo Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson pull up a pew and open up about their friendship after Helen found out about her ex husband’s affair. It’s an episode of tears - laughter and sadness - and sheer celebration of female friendships. Till death do us part, indeed.

This is a deep dive into female friendship and the highs, lows, peaks, troughs of that relationship - and everything in between. From toxic friendships you need to get out of to the most beautifully platonic unions, this is an ode to the real love stories with your mates.

There’s no sexual stone left unturned in this episode with the anonymous sex expert Lalalaletmeexplain. From postpartum sex and consent to financial abuse and how hard it is for women to actually leave their partners, this is everything you wished you’d been taught in Sex Ed. Lala's new podcast It’s Not You, It’s Them…But It Might Be You is out now.

In the pursuit of exploring female pleasure, Anna and Polly stop laughing like little school girls at anything that isn’t missionary and monogamy. And speak to professional dominatrix Calandra Balfour on how she helps sexless couples come back to erotic life. From whipping and chains to gags and cages, there’s even a segment for those wanting to use household objects for BDSM if the cost of it is too much. Strap in.

**CONTENT WARNING** This episode contains adult themes and is suitable for those aged 18 and over. It contains details about living with someone with depression and alcoholism as well as a first-hand account of trauma which some listeners may find upsetting. If you are affected by anything you hear in this episode and need support please see the suggested helpline and website links below.

This is probably the most painfully beautiful episode so far. Heart radio presenter Pandora Christie opens up about living on the streets with her mum. And the devastation of losing her mother at a young age. A powerhouse and pioneer in broadcasting, this is a love story to her mother and an ode to beautiful trauma. Bring tissues. 

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Do you fear the internet for your kids? Anna and Polly look at the worst app to land yet. It’s called True Rate Me and you need to know about it to make sure your kids aren’t getting swept up in the toxicity of a platform that actually rates you based on looks. Yes, really.

On the brink of separating from her husband Jimmy, Cat Sims went to a relationship counsellor to get to the root cause of their marital issues. The domestic load was, well, loaded and had impacted everything from their joy as a couple to their ability to even orgasm together. This episode digs DEEP on inequality in the home and how to rebalance in a world that’s telling us we can ‘have it all’ when really we want our partner to understand the weight of what’s being carried.

After a few intense weeks of internet scrutiny around Anna’s geriatric pregnancy and the apparent ‘speed’ of moving on with her new partner, the DMP duo take a moment to reflect on where it all began. Why the podcast began and land some big news on where things are going. Expect the usual analysis of sex positions and an incident involving a clitoris and chili.

Why aren’t we doing it? The average married couple has sex once a month and while that’s a relief to hear, perhaps, Anna and Polly question if we should be settling for this. In this episode we talk about shagging in The Years BC (Before Child) and how to open your mind and relationship to pleasure.

The brilliant Sky News presenter opens up on what it’s taken to get to the top of her game. From male allyship to making her voice heard, she’s a powerful combination of humble and dynamite. This episode is the epitome of #womensupportingwomen.

On a voyage of self discovery Anna and Polly hit sex club Killing Kittens in an array of lingerie. As voyeurs the duo review London’s hottest pleasure emporium and report back on whether it’s something that might be for you.

Are you doing it enough? Founder of Mama’s Still Got It Louise Boyce cracks open sex in her marriage and tells it like it is. Her recent poll showed hardly anyone married is at it like rabbits. But that there’s still a way to retain intimacy outside of ‘birthday blow jobs’ and fleeting gropes by the dishwasher. One of the most open and honest chats so far, this episode is, perhaps, sexually healing for anyone worried about their sex life.

Are you too old to be hungover? Anna and Polly question how impossible it is to go out OUT and parent/adult the next day. From exhausted school runs to letting your kid draw on you so you can close your eyes for a fleeting 5 minutes, is it time to, well, put down the espresso martinis?

In this episode The Apprentice star Saira Khan talks about her rise to business fame. From grim male misogyny to being a loud and proud Asian woman, this is a no-holds-barred chat on thriving in business - and the world - as a woman in 2023.

As divorce rates rocket, women are gathering their children and living with other mums to raise their kids. Anna and Polly look into their happiest times living with other women and question if there’s, perhaps, a happier, healthier way to raise the next generation.

This is one of the most insightful episodes on the reality of homelessness for one incredible woman, Sabrina Cohen-Hatton. She lived on the streets as a young woman and fought against every barrier possible to succeed at the top of the fire service. If you ever wonder what to do when walking past a homeless person, listen in. And if you’ve ever felt discriminated against in a male environment, pull up a chair.

Ever tried it? Ever enjoyed it? We’ve been doing it all wrong. Porn stars take 12-hours to warm up to anal and, yet, we are expected to get in the zone instantly. This is a no-holds-barred chat on finding that A-spot.

There’s no stone left unturned in this episode on doing it post-40. From vaginal dryness to the right lube to use, sexpert Anna Richardson says it as it is and clears up any myths around women losing their sex drive. One hint: it’s not you and your vagina, it’s them and perhaps not fancying their penis. If attraction is still there: “just do it.”

The property aficionado lands on DMP to talk raising teenage boys, the good, the bad and the ugly of your kids growing into adults - and how to navigate tech in a parental world that doesn’t really have blueprint other than hollering ‘get off your phone’. An informative chat with a beautiful soul.

You’ve heard of the ‘honeymoon period’, that first flush of love with your partner. But the bit after that - two years maybe - usually seals the deal. Well, there’s a lot of science and psychology on the table in this episode to indicate that you might still be lusting not loving. The question is, well, is it really love?

In this episode revered broadcaster Louise Minchin opens up about facing her fears. From swimming with sharks to simply navigating motherhood in an industry set up for mothers to fail, she speaks open-heartedly about how to raise girls - and boys - to be resilient in a world that’s, well, unequal.

From ghosting to zombie-ing (someone coming back for more only to re-ghost) Anna and Polly go on an investigative journey into Bumble, Tinder and Hinge to see if the grass really is greener on the other side. Spoiler alert: expect a lot of grammatically-concerning sexting before complete tumbleweed.

This is one of the most beautiful episodes to date. TV presenter and radio host Gaby Roslin speaks about her happiness. A feeling that, well, feels quite fleeting. From jumping in parks to racing strangers, this is about walking on sunshine even when it’s raining.

Happiness is a fairly elusive concept. Fleeting, perhaps. While contentment feels a little more accessible. In this episode, Anna and Polly question where their happiness lies - however momentary - and why we’re struggling to celebrate people’s happiness in 2023.

In this episode Anna opens up about the stress of her kids fighting constantly. How to break the sibling rivalry cycle. And how to regroup as a family when the fighting gets tough. Practical tips and emotional confessions abound in an episode that unites our brothers and sisters.

In this episode Anna and Polly celebrate the power of platonic love. Inspired by two women who chose to live as PLP’s (Platonic Life Partners) over settling down with a romantic partner, there’s a question for Team Dirty Mother Pukka: should we just move in with our best mate and be done with it?

In this open-hearted chat, the author and podcaster Kate Ferdinand opens up on life married to Rio and what it took/takes to raise another woman’s family (after Rio’s wife Rebecca sadly passed away before they met). From step parenting to blending families, this is an episode that opens up what family really means in 2023.

Far from some frantic fingering in the 90s, Anna and Polly have found the true meaning of foreplay. If you awkwardly get into bed buttoning up your PJs for fear of a sexual move from your partner, this one’s for you. From desire and sexting to erotic looks and massage, this is another world of sexual healing.

Fats has been discriminated against from the moment she was born. She describes herself as a ‘little person’ but what she has faced has been huge. At school she was thrown into an industrial bin and left - and throughout her life she’s had to question who really loves her, who really wants to be with her. This episode is on self love, self confidence and how one women rebuilt herself when everyone was trying to take her down. It’s beautiful and informative if you’ve ever been bullied and wondered how to heal those scars.

From doggy to missionary, what else do you do when you, well, do it? Anna and Polly delve into the Karma Sutra and analyse the pros and cons of going off piste. Expect tears of laughter and genuine fear. 

The tables have turned and after speaking about Polly’s ADHD diagnosis last week, she asks Anna about her anxiety. How to know if it’s severe, when to go to the GP and how to navigate everyday life without having as many panic attacks.

We're digging this incredible conversation out from the archives. Stella opens up about the reality of being a mother in Parliament and what needs to change across the board. In this punchy chat, she cracks open the issues surrounding motherhood and work. And, well, how to make it work.

In this open chat Polly opens up about her ADHD diagnosis and how she found out. How she has felt and if the drugs really do work. The pair then talk to chef Gizzi Erskine about her ADHD diagnosis and the trio wonder why this specific neurodiversity is only just being understood in women.