Cup of Cozy

The Instagram Mum Lie We Need To Talk About - Ep 15

Lauren joins us for one of the most honest chats we’ve had on Cup of Cozy yet. From her TikTok beginnings and the chaos of falling pregnant so quickly, to the heartbreak of miscarriage and the fear that followed her into pregnancy after loss, this episode goes straight to the stuff mums usually keep to themselves. It’s emotional, funny in places, and full of the kind of honesty that makes you feel instantly less alone.We talk about the scans that helped her cope, the induction she wishes she’d pushed back on, the birth that turned traumatic in a matter of minutes, and the panic of being back in hospital just days after Winnie arrived. But there’s light in this one too: the newborn bubble, the love that hits you out of nowhere, and a powerful reminder that motherhood is not all bad or all good. You can adore your baby and still feel anxious, exhausted, changed, and under pressure to “snap back” at the same time. Hot Topics: 💔 Miscarriage heartbreak: Lauren shares the shock of hearing there was no heartbeat. 🤰 Pregnancy after loss: why the fear stayed with her until Winnie was in her arms. 🩺 Reassurance scans: the small things that helped her cope through anxiety. 😵 Induction regret: the part of birth she wishes she’d questioned more. 🚨 Back in hospital on day five: the terrifying newborn scare no one expects. 📱 The snap-back pressure: why mums need more honesty online. ✨ Got something to say? Want to share your story or chat with mums who get it? Come hang out with us: 👩‍👩‍👧 Facebook VIP Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/share/g/17ekbdqYM2/?mibextid=wwXIfr 📢 Instagram Broadcast Channelhttps://www.instagram.com/channel/AbbpbmaF2-ccfaFv/?igsh=MWlwNjEydnI3a2EycA== Real talk, real mums, zero judgment. 💛👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more honest motherhood confessions!

Why I Walked Away From Housewives… | Eleanor Elgar Opens Up - Ep 14

From fashion content and Real Housewives of Cheshire to newborn nights, grief, and figuring out motherhood in real time, Ellie opens up in a way that feels painfully honest and deeply relatable. This episode is full of the kind of conversation mums actually need. The parts that look glossy on Instagram, and the parts that absolutely are not.We talk about her surprise pregnancy, an intense birth story, colic, feeding struggles, identity after becoming a mum, and what it means to navigate early motherhood while losing your own mum. It is emotional, funny, raw and full of those little truths that hit hard when you are in the thick of it. From routines and relationships to Paris travel chaos and postpartum overwhelm, this one is a real mum-to-mum chat.Hot Topics:🤍 Motherhood and grief: Ellie shares what it is like becoming a mum without her own mum there🎥 Reality TV behind the scenes: How she ended up on Real Housewives of Cheshire🍼 Colic and feeding guilt: The emotional toll of trying to work out what your baby needs🏥 Birth not going to plan: A long labour, emergency C-section and the shock after💄 Holding onto your identity: Fashion, confidence and feeling like yourself again😵‍💫 The humbling reality of travelling with kids: Paris was not the dreamy break it looked like💕 Relationships after baby: How parenthood changed the dynamic with Chris✨ Got something to say? Want to share your story or chat with mums who get it? Come hang out with us: 👩‍👩‍👧 Facebook VIP Group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17ekbdqYM2/?mibextid=wwXIfr 📢 Instagram Broadcast Channel https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbbpbmaF2-ccfaFv/?igsh=MWlwNjEydnI3a2EycA== Real talk, real mums, zero judgment. 💛 👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more honest motherhood confessions!

What Happens When Mums Know Their Bodies Best? - Ep 13

Mother’s Day might look lovely from the outside, but this episode is all about what motherhood really feels like behind the cards, flowers and family photos. Jess and Emma are back on the sofas for a proper catch-up, sharing how they spent the weekend, why little family getaways can feel easier than staying home, and the quiet kind of appreciation mums crave all year round, not just on one day.Then the chat turns deeper as they open up about birth trauma, postnatal recovery, the pressure around C-sections, and the myth that every mum instantly feels an overwhelming bond the second her baby arrives. Using Louise Thompson’s story as a starting point, they talk honestly about maternal instincts, fear, surrogacy, body clocks, and the emotional weight of wanting another baby after a traumatic experience. It is raw, comforting, thought-provoking and balanced with the kind of funny mum moments that make you feel far less alone.Hot Topics:💐 Mother’s Day aftermath: the love is lovely, but mums still end up doing the work🚗 Family weekends away: why parenting feels easier in a different town🏥 Birth trauma truth: the long-term impact of not being heard in labour🤍 Instant bond pressure: why not every mum feels it straight away⏰ The body clock panic: motherhood, age gaps and the pressure to decide👶 Surrogacy after trauma: hope, fear and the questions nobody says out loud👑 Cozy confession chaos: princess dresses, Batman pyjamas and choosing your battlesChapters:0:00 Welcome back to the sofa chat0:29 Mother’s Day recap2:58 Emma’s Chester family getaway5:24 Is parenting away actually easier?6:06 Louise Thompson’s birth trauma8:12 Planned vs emergency C-section10:48 Postnatal bonding after birth15:12 Wanting another baby after trauma15:42 Body clocks and age gap pressure18:27 Louise, IVF and surrogacy20:22 The truth about the instant bond25:22 Cozy confession princess costume chaos26:59 Batman pyjamas and picking battles✨ Got something to say? Want to share your story or chat with mums who get it? Come hang out with us:👩‍👩‍👧 Facebook VIP Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/cupofcozypodcast/📢 Instagram Broadcast Channelhttps://www.instagram.com/jessica_and_emma_cupofcozy/Real talk, real mums, zero judgment. 💛👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more honest motherhood confessions!

The Truth About Postnatal Burnout - Ep 12

Motherhood can be the thing you’ve always wanted and still completely knock the wind out of you. In this honest chat, we’re joined by mindset coach and author Becky Raven, who opens up about the version of postpartum no one prepares you for: the anxiety, identity shifts, pressure to keep working, and the guilt that hits when you’re not coping the way you thought you would.From manifesting the life she dreamed of to finding herself crying on the kitchen floor with two babies, Becky shares how burnout, sleep deprivation, social media pressure and nervous system overload can quietly unravel even the mums who “should” have it together. We talk about mat leave guilt, going back to work, why positive thinking is not enough in the trenches, and the realistic tools that can actually help when your body feels stuck in survival mode. This one feels like a deep exhale for any mum who is running on empty.Hot Topics:🤍 The confidence crash after baby: why motherhood can shake even the most self-aware women😴 Sleep deprivation and survival mode: how broken nights fuel burnout, anxiety and low mood💼 Going back to work guilt: the pressure self-employed mums feel when there is no real mat leave📱 Social media and mum comparison: why everyone else looks like they are coping better🌬️ Breathwork for burnt out mums: simple ways to regulate when meditation feels impossible🧠 The motherhood blueprint: how your own childhood shapes the way you mother✨ Feeling good, not perfect: letting go of impossible standards in the trenches✨ Got something to say? Want to share your story or chat with mums who get it? Come hang out with us:👩‍👩‍👧 Facebook VIP Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/cupofcozypodcast/📢 Instagram Broadcast Channelhttps://www.instagram.com/jessica_and_emma_cupofcozy/Real talk, real mums, zero judgment. 💛👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more honest motherhood confessions!

The Easter Pressure No One Talks About - Ep 11

Easter is meant to feel cute, cosy and full of chocolate, but for mums it can also come with a weird amount of pressure. In this episode, Emma and Jess get honest about the countdown to half term, birthdays falling on Easter weekend, and that familiar feeling of trying to make everything magical while secretly wondering who decided it all had to be so much.From Haven holidays and egg hunts that are over in 30 minutes, to the school pudding debate and whether restricting sweets actually makes kids want them more, this one is full of the kind of real talk mums have at the school gates but rarely say out loud. They also get into the mental load of birthdays, being the default parent, and why sometimes the hardest part is not doing it all, but having to ask for help in the first place.Hot Topics:🐣 Easter pressure: Why mums feel like every holiday needs to be magical🎂 Birthday on Easter: When your child’s big day lands in the middle of the chaos🏖️ Haven holidays: The affordable family break mums swear by🍫 Kids and chocolate: When do you start, and does restriction make it worse?🍰 School puddings: The debate around desserts at lunchtime🧠 Food and feelings: How shame around treats can create bigger issues later🫠 Default parent life: Why birthdays, plans and the mental load still fall on mumChapters:0:00 Welcome back0:11 Counting down to Easter0:30 Birthday plans and Easter weekend chaos1:01 Haven holidays and cold swimming pools2:13 The pressure to make Easter special3:17 The egg hunt that lasted 30 minutes4:01 Postpartum Easter and mum guilt5:00 Easter eggs or Easter presents?6:45 When do kids start having chocolate?7:54 Does restricting sweets make it worse?10:15 The school pudding debate16:45 Who really plans birthdays?19:58 The default parent mental load21:21 Final thoughts and Easter wishes✨ Got something to say? Want to share your story or chat with mums who get it? Come hang out with us:👩‍👩‍👧 Facebook VIP Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/cupofcozypodcast/📢 Instagram Broadcast Channelhttps://www.instagram.com/jessica_and_emma_cupofcozy/Real talk, real mums, zero judgment. 💛👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more honest motherhood confessions!