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Why No One Talks About the Real Cost of Going Back to Work

Episode 94

mercredi 12 mars 2025 • Duration 01:00:50

Becoming a mum changed everything for us - including our careers. In this episode, we're having a chat about what happens when your old job no longer fits your new life.

Whether it’s stepping away from a career you once loved, navigating self-employment, or figuring out what you actually want, we’re sharing the highs, the lows, and the surprising opportunities that come with career change after kids.

We’ll cover the emotional and financial realities of starting over, the unexpected confidence that can come from making a bold move, and how to handle the fear of taking a different path.

If you’re wondering what’s next for you, this episode is full of reassurance, honesty, and ideas to help you make the shift.

Here are the highlights:

(10:18) Pits and Peaks of the Week

(20:42) Changing Careers After Having A Baby

(36:25) Financial Challenges for Parents

(46:10) Balancing Work and Financial Life

(51:33) Share Your Shit

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Sleep, Periods and Dry January

Episode 45

jeudi 16 janvier 2025 • Duration 45:36

In this episode of Mamma Social The Podcast, Lauren is tired and hasn’t been getting enough sleep, which sparks a bit of a tangent. Do we get enough sleep as mams, why is it so hard to get the kids to nod off? And is there such a thing as too much sleep?

This week's Pits and Peaks include a lovely baby shower, smashing last week's goals and painful periods, but Kayleigh’s brought along some Hot Tea Mama ‘Over the Moon’ tea to help with that - and the ladies love it!

The hot topic this week is all about Dry January. Do you participate? What do we think about the alcohol free stuff? And are less people participating in Dry January this year? Lauren’s done a poll and the results are in…

To wrap up this week's episode, we have two Share Your Shits, including a hilarious yoga fail and a cocktail mishap. Tune in to catch all the goss!

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New Year, New Me?

Episode 44

jeudi 9 janvier 2025 • Duration 48:19

In this episode of Mamma Social The Podcast, it’s the New Year and Kayleigh and Lauren are feeling old! The pair swap their 2025 goals, including prioritising self care, being a bit more organised, kicking the procrastination habits and saying goodbye to booze. But will they be sticking to the mantra of ‘New Year, New Me’ this year?

This week's Pits and Peaks are all about Christmas, with Lauren relishing in her INCREDIBLE Christmas Dinner, as well as reliving her turkey fiasco, and Kayleigh complaining about a very sore wrist, which Lauren thinks is from how many wine glasses she’s been lifting this festive season!

Mammas have been sending in their Share Your Shits, and we’re spoiling you with three this week, including a hilarious gym fiasco, a parenting win and a meal prep fail. Ahhh, it’s good to be back!

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Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025: Vision boards, Reflections and Goals for the New Year

Episode 43

jeudi 2 janvier 2025 • Duration 22:48

Happy New Year from Mamma Social The Podcast! Kayleigh and Lauren are kicking off 2025 by looking back at the pits and peaks of 2024. From life with a newborn to setting (and sometimes missing) goals, they reflect on whether resolutions are worth it or just too much pressure.

Kayleigh shares her 2024 vision board, reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and whether aiming for big goals—like getting the pod to number one—is realistic or just stressful. The girls discuss unrealistic expectations, counting numbers, and how they’re planning to set more achievable goals for 2025.

In this week’s Share Your Sh!t, listeners open up about the chaos of shopping with kids—because what’s a trip to the shops without a tantrum? Plus, they have a New Years resolution just for you: like, share and leave a review for the pod!

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Sickness Bugs, The Polar Express and Double Standards

Episode 42

jeudi 26 décembre 2024 • Duration 25:44

This week on Mamma Social The Podcast, Kayleigh is down with norovirus and recording from home, feeling like death warmed up, while Lauren shares her much more glamorous weekend of spa days and taking the kids on the Polar Express.

They chat about the chaos of messy houses, festive highs and lows, and wonder why some men refuse to join in with matching Christmas pyjamas. They also bond over their mutual love of scrolling Rightmove for fun—because who doesn’t love imagining life in a dream house?

This week is a Share Your Sh!t special, with Kayleigh and Lauren sharing their thoughts on relatable stories about parenting double standards, why we shouldn’t call childcare ‘babysitting’, the oddly satisfying joy of cleaning your ears, and the madness of traveling with kids over Christmas.

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Solo Christmas, Yorkshire Puddings and Elf on The Shelf

Episode 41

jeudi 19 décembre 2024 • Duration 42:12

Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this week's episode. BetterHelp makes therapy a lot more accessible and even more so with a month’s worth of free therapy, up to 4 sessions when you sign up to be a Mamma Social member. After your free sessions, you’ll also receive 15% off future usage. Head to mammasocialco.com/becomeamember to sign up.

It’s the special Christmas episode of Mamma Social The Podcast and Kayleigh and Lauren are here to chat all things festive whilst rocking their Christmas jumpers!

They chat all about the stress of Christmas - who’s cooking the food? What’s on the table? How many presents is too many? Why is it so bloody stressful and should Yorkshire puddings be allowed on a Christmas dinner? Plus - Lauren opens up about her Christmas dilemma - tackling Christmas Eve solo! How will she manage that?

They dive deeper into the joys of Christmas as they share their favourite ‘non-traditions’, fave festive outfits and classic Christmas games (who doesn’t love Trivial Pursuit?) Plus, they discuss ‘Elf on The Shelf’ - is it worth it or is it just a pain in the bum?

In this week's Share Your Sh!t, an honest mamma opens up about a very relatable ‘horny dilemma’, which triggers Kayleigh and Lauren to play a fun guessing game of ‘Where hasn’t Kayleigh done it?’

Links mentioned in this episode:

To sign up to Betterhelp, become a member of Mamma Social Co - https://www.mammasocialco.com/becomeamember

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This podcast was filmed and produced at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio.

The December Mental Load and Managing Expectations at Christmas

Episode 40

jeudi 12 décembre 2024 • Duration 47:39

In this episode of Mamma Social The Podcast, Lauren and Kayleigh are diving deep into the chaos that December brings, and the mental load that parents bear during the lead up to Christmas. Everyone has been poorly (it’s that time of year) and the ladies chat all about winter wellness and calpol (why is it so nice?!)

Diving deeper into the chaos of December, they debate Christmas presents - why does it always fall on the mams to do all the shopping? Also discussed is taking the kids to see Santa. How many times is too many and is it overdone? Plus - they chat all about keeping up with festive lies and why all parents should probably stick to the same storylines.

Finally, they have an honest and open discussion about December expectations, handling expensive gift requests and whether sharing pictures of presents online is a festive no-no.

Links mentioned in this episode:

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Use Code: MAMMA15 for 15% off site wide at https://prettymama.co.uk

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Some of our special discount codes are affiliate links, which help keep this podcast going. It won’t cost you a penny extra, but it does give us a little boost. Thanks for supporting us!

This podcast was filmed and produced at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. 🦩

Family at Christmas, Consent & a Wicked Weekend

Episode 39

jeudi 5 décembre 2024 • Duration 50:28

In this episode of Mamma Social The Podcast, Kayleigh and Lauren are defying gravity with recapping Kayleigh’s Wicked-filled weekend, no spoilers here! Lauren talks about her birthday which is today (show Lauren some love in the comments) and how she started Elf on the Shelf with her boys. Will she keep it going or will the magic fizzle out in the first week?

Kayleigh tells a story of Eva at a playplace getting into a scuffle with another kid while Lauren shares how she’s considering taking her little one’s bed for herself to get a good night’s rest.

The main topic this week is consent when it comes to your kids - do you let them set their own boundaries when it comes to family asking for cuddles and kisses? What is the difference between consent and manners? Why is Lauren on the fence about sharing pictures of your kids on social media?

In Share Your Sh!t, Lauren reads one of the best Share Your Sh*ts we’ve ever had on the podcast so far - a mam who taught her daughter how to respond with a pushy auntie. It’s sure to put a smile on your face today!

Links mentioned in this episode:

Use Code: MAMMA20 for 20% off your PoundFun shop - https://tidd.ly/3T3JMGJ

Use Code: MAMMA15 for 15% off site wide at https://prettymama.co.uk

Get Involved:

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Some of our special discount codes are affiliate links, which help keep this podcast going. It won’t cost you a penny extra, but it does give us a little boost. Thanks for supporting us!

This podcast was filmed and produced at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. 🦩

Tinsel, Tantrums and Talking about Grief

Episode 38

jeudi 28 novembre 2024 • Duration 01:09:14

In this episode of Mamma Social The Podcast, Kayleigh and Lauren dive into the festive season—but not everyone’s feeling the Christmas spirit. The Christmas trees are up, snow has fallen, and Kayleigh’s on a mission to deck the halls, but why don’t kids care about decorating anymore? And why do men treat basic instructions like a personal insult?

Kayleigh’s been busy creating another masterpiece (yes, another Kayleigh Lavvo original) as a gift for Lauren, but is she a fan?

The main topic this week is grief and loss at Christmas. Kayleigh and Lauren open up about how Christmas feels different after losing someone. Why does Christmas make us miss those we’ve lost more?

In Share Your Shit, a courageous mum shares her story of baby loss. Kayleigh and Lauren offer heartfelt advice on protecting your peace and remind us all that everyone’s grief journey is different.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Use Code: MAMMA20 for 20% off your PoundFun shop - https://tidd.ly/3T3JMGJ

Use Code: MAMMA15 for 15% off site wide at https://prettymama.co.uk

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