Made by Mammas: The Podcast

Kerri Northcott on Secondary School Struggles, Homeschooling & IVF

We are so happy to have Kerri Northcott back on the podcast! It’s been almost six years since we last spoke to her and this is a very honest chat about what life looks like now. Kerri opens up about her daughter, Ivy and her experience of starting secondary school. She shares how things have changed over the past year, from anxiety and low self-esteem to masking in the classroom, and why they are now considering homeschooling. We talk about how hard it is to watch your child struggle, the pressure children are under at school and how it affects the whole family. Kerri also talks about her fertility journey and trying for a second baby over the past eight years. She shares how she is feeling now that she's taken a step back from IVF and the reality of navigating something that has been such a big part of her life for so long. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Matthew & Ryan on The Challenges Of Being First-Time Dads

This week we’re joined by the hosts of the Daddies Overnight [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgjgVHE13hwnUCHGso5Wgg] podcast, Matthew and Ryan, to talk about their journey to becoming dads through adoption. They share the harsh reality of the adoption process, from assessments and waiting to the moment they were finally matched with their son, and open up about the highs, the challenges and everything in between. We also chat about life as same-sex parents, the importance of representation, and raising their little boy with love, honesty and pride. It’s a warm, honest and uplifting conversation about modern families and the many different paths to parenthood. Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas. Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ashley James On The Double-Standards Women Face Today

Today we’re joined by broadcaster, DJ and mum of two, Ashley James for an empowering conversation about being a mum, and a woman in today's society. Ashley opens up about some hair-raising stories from her past, how she navigates difficult situations for her children, and what inspired her to write her new book Bimbo [https://www.waterstones.com/book/bimbo/ashley-james/9781529958775], which is available to buy now! Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas. Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Sian Morgan-Crossley On How To Heal From Emotionally Immature Parents

This week it's Children's Mental Health week, so we invited psychotherapist and psychodynamic counsellor, Sian Morgan-Crossley onto the show to talk all about her book and the topic of being raised by emotionally immature parents. Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas. Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Elliott Rae On Re-writing How We Raise Our Boys

Today's episode is quite possibly our absolute favourite conversation we've ever had! We are joined by Elliott Rae to talk about something that’s been quietly worrying so many parents: how we’re raising boys in today’s world. From the lack of positive role models to the pressure on boys to “man up” before they even understand their own feelings, Elliott shares why so many young boys are struggling and what we can actually do differently. Together, they explore how to raise emotionally healthy boys, how mums and dads can encourage openness and vulnerability, and why changing the way we talk to our sons now can shape the men they become later. This is an honest, thoughtful and empowering conversation for anyone raising a boy and for anyone who wants the next generation to grow up kinder, more emotionally aware, and truly confident in who they are. Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas. Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.