Breaking Generational Cycles in Motherhood | Maryam Javaid on Milk and Mummies Podcast

Your Health Can't Stop This

Can a healthy lifestyle protect your fertility? In this clip from Milk & Mummies, fertility and reproductive medicine doctor Dr Nagla Elfaki explains why diet, exercise and healthy habits matter—but can’t completely prevent age-related fertility decline. A powerful conversation about fertility, timing and the realities many women aren’t told early enough. 🎧 Watch the full episode with Dr Nagla Elfaki on Milk & Mummies. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fertilitydrnagla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

What Every Woman Should Know About Fertility, Motherhood & Timing | Dr Nagla Elfaki

How much do women really know about their fertility? This week on Milk & Mummies, I’m joined by fertility and reproductive medicine doctor Dr Nagla Elfaki for an honest conversation about fertility, motherhood, ambition and the realities many women aren’t told about reproductive health. We discuss fertility myths, IVF, trying to conceive, balancing career ambitions with family life, and what women should know about their fertility long before they start trying for children. We also talk about identity, motherhood, and the pressures women face when navigating career progression alongside family planning. In this episode: * Fertility myths and misconceptions * IVF and trying to conceive (TTC) * Motherhood through the eyes of a fertility doctor * Career ambition after children * The realities of balancing work and family * Advice every woman should hear earlier Whether you’re already a parent, planning for the future, or simply curious about fertility and women’s health, this episode offers practical advice and honest insight. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Milk & Mummies 01:45 Meet Dr Nagla Elfaki 05:30 Why Fertility Medicine? 10:15 Life Before Motherhood 15:20 The Biggest Fertility Misconceptions 21:40 What Women Should Know Earlier About Fertility 28:10 Fertility, IVF & Trying to Conceive Explained 35:00 Becoming a Mother as a Fertility Doctor 41:30 Motherhood, Identity & Ambition 47:45 Can Women Really Have It All? 53:00 Fertility Advice for Women in Their 20s & 30s 57:00 Quick Fire Questions 59:30 Final Thoughts & Takeaways Connect with Dr Nagla Elfaki: https://www.instagram.com/fertilitydrnagla/ Follow Milk & Mummies: https://www.instagram.com/milkandmummiespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Clip: Rejection Doesn’t Get Easier | Jade Anouka

Actress Jade Anouka talks about why rejection never really gets easier — even after years in the industry. Listen to the full episode of Milk & Mummies for more conversations on motherhood, creativity and ambition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Queer Motherhood, Creativity & Ambition with Jade Anouka

Actress, writer and poet Jade Anouka joins Milk & Mummies for a beautiful conversation on queer motherhood, creativity, identity and ambition. From balancing parenting with a creative career to navigating visibility, legacy and self-expression, this episode is honest, layered and deeply reflective. Jade also opens up about her work on Dune: Prophecy and His Dark Materials, and how poetry continues to shape her voice beyond acting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The Reality of SEND Parenting & Black Motherhood | Marsha Martin | Milk and Mummies Podcast

In this episode, I’m joined by Marsha Martin, founder of Black SEN Mamas, for a deeply honest conversation about motherhood, neurodiversity, and navigating systems that often feel impossible to access. We talk about the emotional journey of raising a neurodivergent child, the unseen labour that comes with advocacy, and the unique experience of Black mothers in the SEND space. Marsha also shares how she turned her personal experience into a growing community supporting thousands of women across the UK. This is a conversation about strength, identity, and what it really means to be heard. If this episode resonates, please follow, share, and leave a review — it helps more people find these conversations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]