In this episode of Thriving & Surviving, we’re having an honest, unfiltered conversation about the realities of motherhood, routines, and letting go of impossible expectations.

We talk about what mornings really look like behind the scenes, from strict routines that keep neurodivergent children regulated, to the chaos that comes when plans change. We dive into nursery mornings vs school mornings, working around childcare, and why routine can be both a lifeline and a source of pressure.

This episode also explores the emotional weight mums carry, especially when children hit milestones at different times. We share lived experiences around developmental delays, speech challenges, comparisons, and why raising children “the same” doesn’t mean they’ll grow the same. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re doing enough, this conversation is for you.

We also touch on • Parenting children with additional needs • Mum guilt around screen time and working from home • Why milestones can be helpful but also harmful • Letting go of comparison culture • How personality plays a bigger role than parenting perfection • Creating routines that support your mental health too • Raising independent kids without burning yourself out

This is a grounded, reassuring listen for mums who are juggling work, kids, routines, emotions, and everything in between. No judgement. No perfection. Just real life.

🎧 Grab a cup of tea, pop this on, and remember you’re doing better than you think.

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We share honest, open conversations about women’s health, including the reality of being dismissed by healthcare professionals, living with endometriosis and adenomyosis, and the impact these conditions can have on fertility, postpartum care and everyday life.

We read listener stories and discuss diagnosis delays, navigating the NHS, smear tests, treatment options, and the ongoing need for better awareness, education and support around women’s health, highlighting why listening to women and taking their symptoms seriously matters more than ever.

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In this episode we explore the modern “village” — the friends, family and groups who support parents. We share how we met at baby group, the value of mum-friends, and the realities of single parenting, grandparents’ help, and finding support when it’s missing.

This episode covers the challenges of planning life around children, juggling social life and guilt, and why non‑biological family and trusted role models matter just as much as blood relatives.

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