Boy Mum Energy: DJ SP on Raising Three Sons, ADHD & Finding Yourself in the Chaos

Boy Mum Energy: DJ SP on Raising Three Sons, ADHD & Finding Yourself in the Chaos

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2366637/fan_mail/new] This week on The Parent Playbook, Nyah sits down with the incredibly warm, refreshingly honest and genuinely inspiring DJ SP — also known as Sian — and this conversation is one you are going to want to save, share and come back to. Sian is a lot of things at once. A full time mum of three boys aged 16, 13 and 7. A DJ with six years under her belt and her own all-female event series, The Antidote, now in its third year. A specialist SEN school worker with a background in playwork and early childhood studies. And someone who, without even knowing it, left a mark on Nyah that she has been waiting to talk about ever since. Three boys. All of their birthdays 16 days apart. Let that sink in. Sian gets into what it really means to be a boy mum — the full on energy, the deep love, the very different challenge of raising three completely different personalities at the same time, all at different stages, all with different needs. Her eldest is on the autistic spectrum and is now thriving in college studying gaming design — but getting there required Sian to check her ego, challenge what she thought a school was supposed to look like, and ultimately trust her instincts as a mother. Her middle son is navigating his teenage years and expressing that he wants more independence. And rather than shutting it down, Sian is meeting him exactly where he is. That takes a very special kind of parent. They also get deep into the SEN conversation — the denial that some parents go through when their child is first flagged, why mainstream school does not work for every child, what the Scandinavian education model does differently, and the honest truth about what specialist schools actually offer families beyond just the child. And then there is the ADHD conversation. Sian opens up about starting to recognise the signs in herself — and Nyah shares her own experience of being told by a migraine specialist, completely out of nowhere, that she had it too. What unfolds is one of the most relatable, funny and genuinely eye opening exchanges this podcast has had. Because understanding the why changes everything. For you. For your kids. For the way you parent. Add in a lockdown side hustle that accidentally became a career, a cat that started joining the dog walks and got chased out of Richmond Park, a wall calendar next to the bed that is the only thing keeping the whole operation running, and Kizzy's question — which Sian answers beautifully — and you have got yourself an episode. This is The Parent Playbook. Real conversations. No highlight reel. Just the good stuff. If this conversation sat with you — that's the Purple Print doing its thing. Share this episode with a parent who needs to hear it. Not the one who has it all together. The one who's in it, just like us. Come find us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube — we're @trybeuk — and if you want these conversations delivered straight to you, get on the newsletter. The link is in the show notes. No noise. Just the real stuff, when it matters. I'm Nyah. This is The Parent Playbook by Trybe. And I'll see you next Wednesday. trybeuk.com/newsletter  →

Get the Job Done: Freddy Craze on Fatherhood, Graft & Going It Alone

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2366637/fan_mail/new] If you have ever sat across from someone and just known — this person is built different — then you already understand what it feels like to meet Freddy Craze. This week on The Parent Playbook, host Nyah brings one of her longest and most inspiring friends onto the purple couch, and the conversation does not disappoint. Freddy is a lot of things. A businessman. A son. A boyfriend. A brother. But ask him who he is, and the first thing out of his mouth is Lenny's dad. And that tells you everything you need to know about this man. At 25, with a brand new baby and a head full of ideas he had never quite got around to executing, something shifted. Because that is what becoming a parent does — it stops you waiting. Freddie stopped waiting. He borrowed £8k from his mum, set up a hand-print machine in a shed on a farm, and started knocking on doors in Camden, Oxford Street and everywhere in between, asking strangers to give him a chance. A lot of them said no. He kept going anyway. What followed is a story of graft, failure, bailiffs at the door, overdrawn bank accounts, and slowly — painfully slowly — a business that now produces merchandise for some of the biggest concert tours in the world. Beyoncé. Drake. Sabrina Carpenter. And it all started with a shed, a dream, and a refusal to quit. But this episode is not just about business. It is about what it costs. The 16-hour days and the guilt that comes with them. Growing up with a dad who was not quite there, and making a silent promise to do it differently for Lenny. Moving the whole family out to the Buckinghamshire countryside to give his son a different kind of childhood. And learning — eventually — that presence is the one thing money cannot buy and children never forget. They also get into routine in the early years, raising kids in a screen-obsessed world, the cultural conversation around moving out of the city, why Freddie never wore a suit to a boardroom in his life, and what he would say to any new parent staring down the barrel of starting a business with a mouth to feed. Plus Kizzy drops in with her question — and Freddy's answer might be the most honest and beautiful one yet. This is The Parent Playbook. And this week, the playbook is simple. Get the job done. If this conversation sat with you — that's the Purple Print doing its thing. Share this episode with a parent who needs to hear it. Not the one who has it all together. The one who's in it, just like us. Come find us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube — we're @trybeuk — and if you want these conversations delivered straight to you, get on the newsletter. The link is in the show notes. No noise. Just the real stuff, when it matters. I'm Nyah. This is The Parent Playbook by Trybe. And I'll see you next Wednesday. trybeuk.com/newsletter  →

Finding Your Extra: Friendship, Confidence & the Invisible Load of Parenting feat. Danielle Dox — presenter, upcycler & godmother

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2366637/fan_mail/new] This week on The Parent Playbook, your host sits down with her best friend of nearly 30 years — the incredibly multi-talented Danielle Dawks. Presenter, host, upcycling extraordinaire and proud godmother to Kizzy, Danielle brings her full, unfiltered self to the purple couch. They get into everything: what it really means to maintain friendships when you become a parent, the invisible load that never truly unloads, and the school run PTSD that every mum knows too well. Danielle opens up about her transformative solo trip to Bali, how lockdown became the birthplace of her upcycling brand, and why she's now on a mission to help women rediscover their confidence through creativity. They also talk about raising teenagers, trusting your kids even when it terrifies you, being diagnosed with ADHD and finally giving yourself grace, and the heartwarming (yet nerve-wracking) moment your child leaves the nest — and takes your babysitter with them. Plus, Kizzy drops in with her iconic guest question. You will not be disappointed. If you've ever felt like you lost yourself somewhere between the school run and the packed lunches — this episode is for you. Let's find your extra. ✨ If this conversation sat with you — that's the Purple Print doing its thing. Share this episode with a parent who needs to hear it. Not the one who has it all together. The one who's in it, just like us. Come find us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube — we're @trybeuk — and if you want these conversations delivered straight to you, get on the newsletter. The link is in the show notes. No noise. Just the real stuff, when it matters. I'm Nyah. This is The Parent Playbook by Trybe. And I'll see you next Wednesday. trybeuk.com/newsletter  →

Trybe Talks the best bits with Princess Nyah

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2366637/fan_mail/new] In this final episode of the season, Princess Nyah takes us on the school run and into a deeply honest reflection on motherhood, ambition, burnout, and becoming intentional about the life you’re building. From juggling careers and creativity to questioning the myth of “balance,” Nyah shares what this season of Trybe Talks has revealed about parenting, womanhood, and the invisible work mums carry every day. This episode explores the hard truths many parents don’t say out loud — that balance is a myth, that women (especially mothers) are not operating on a level playing field, and that sometimes growth means pressing pause on things you love to make space for who you’re becoming. Nyah reflects on her decision to step back from music, the lessons of burnout, and the power of asking yourself one life-changing question: What does my life actually look like in five years? This is a conversation about bravery, clarity, and choosing alignment over chaos. A reminder that reflection isn’t failure — it’s leadership. And that parenting well starts with being honest about the version of yourself you’re walking toward. If this conversation sat with you — that's the Purple Print doing its thing. Share this episode with a parent who needs to hear it. Not the one who has it all together. The one who's in it, just like us. Come find us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube — we're @trybeuk — and if you want these conversations delivered straight to you, get on the newsletter. The link is in the show notes. No noise. Just the real stuff, when it matters. I'm Nyah. This is The Parent Playbook by Trybe. And I'll see you next Wednesday. trybeuk.com/newsletter  →

The Best of Trybe Talks: Motherhood, Hustle & Real Life (Season Highlights)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2366637/fan_mail/new] This special episode of Trybe Talks brings together the most powerful, honest, and relatable moments from across the season. Hosted by Princess Nyah, this “Best Of” compilation highlights the voices of parents navigating business, burnout, confidence, co-parenting, money, mental health, and the invisible load — all while raising children in the real world. From single mums building businesses to parents redefining balance, body confidence, and self-worth, these conversations remind us that success doesn’t look one way — and that parenting is never meant to be done alone. Whether you’re juggling work, kids, dreams, or just trying to stay sane, this episode captures the heart of what Trybe Talks is all about: honesty, community, and growth. 💜 If you’ve ever felt seen by this podcast, share this episode with another parent and make sure you’re following Trybe for what’s next. Season 3 is coming. 💡 What This Episode Covers * Why so many parents start businesses after having children * The unseen challenges of flexible working and self-employment * Motherhood, ambition, and redefining success * Body confidence after kids and learning to show up unapologetically * Co-parenting, communication, and letting go of mum guilt * Mental health, burnout, and making time for yourself * Community, sponsorship, and being “the only one in the room” * Why parenting doesn’t erase who you are — it reshapes you If this conversation sat with you — that's the Purple Print doing its thing. Share this episode with a parent who needs to hear it. Not the one who has it all together. The one who's in it, just like us. Come find us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube — we're @trybeuk — and if you want these conversations delivered straight to you, get on the newsletter. The link is in the show notes. No noise. Just the real stuff, when it matters. I'm Nyah. This is The Parent Playbook by Trybe. And I'll see you next Wednesday. trybeuk.com/newsletter  →