The Guilt, the Glitter and the Good Bits

Golf, Wasps, and a Life Plot Twist

Right, so… this one’s a bit of a biggie.  Lauren’s got some life updates (yes, those ones), and we’re chatting all about what it actually feels like to close a chapter and start fresh.  There’s no gossip, just real talk, some proper emotion, and the kind of mate support that makes you cry and laugh in the same breath.  Oh, and obviously there’s a wasp incident, a golf trip, and a deep chat about unfamiliar penises.  Standard. Highlights: (03:01) Fred’s four-hour assessment chaos (12:42) Golf clubs, wasps and Peppa Pig (21:50) Cricket match or fight night? (27:03) Lauren drops the life update bomb (34:08) Dancing on the beach at sunset (36:14) Terrified of new penises, thanks Share Your Shit with us! podcast@mammasocialco.com [podcast@mammasocialco.com]  Check out the Mamma Social Website https://www.mammasocialco.com/ [https://www.mammasocialco.com/] Follow Mamma Social The Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mammasocialpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/mammasocialpod/] Follow Mamma Social Co on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mammasocialco/ [https://www.instagram.com/mammasocialco/] Follow Mamma Social Co on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mammasocialco [https://www.facebook.com/mammasocialco] Some of our special discount codes are affiliate links, which help keep this podcast going. It won’t cost you a penny extra, but it does give us a little boost. Thanks for supporting us! This podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio [https://www.wavemakersaudio.com/book-a-call]

The Guilt, the Glitter and the Good Bits

Right, so this week we’re chatting gentle parenting - or at least attempting it while dragging kids out of soft play and trying not to lose our minds in the middle of the summer holidays.  We’re talking about the good bits, the guilt, the full-on floor tantrums (ours and theirs), and why sometimes a tea towel cry is just part of the day.  If you’ve ever said “use your kind hands” while quietly losing the plot, this one's for you. Highlights:  (06:15) The nursery drop-off drama (and bra strap grip) (08:42) The Homer Simpson exit move (13:52) Eva’s emotional graduation (cue the Matilda song) (18:06) Freddie’s unexpected toilet announcement (27:28) Dragged him out by the feet (31:08) Nicking a balloon off a baby Share Your Shit with us! podcast@mammasocialco.com [podcast@mammasocialco.com]  Check out the Mamma Social Website https://www.mammasocialco.com/ [https://www.mammasocialco.com/] Follow Mamma Social The Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mammasocialpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/mammasocialpod/] Follow Mamma Social Co on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mammasocialco/ [https://www.instagram.com/mammasocialco/] Follow Mamma Social Co on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mammasocialco [https://www.facebook.com/mammasocialco] Some of our special discount codes are affiliate links, which help keep this podcast going. It won’t cost you a penny extra, but it does give us a little boost. Thanks for supporting us! This podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio [https://www.wavemakersaudio.com/book-a-call]

Parenting, Procrastinating and the Baby Plan

Right, this one’s a bit of everything.  Sizing charts that make no sense, a dog that’s kind of ours, autism assessments, birds flying round the kitchen, procrastination at an all-time high - oh, and babies.  All the babies.  We’ve had loads of stories sent in about trying to conceive, and honestly, some of them had us howling and others had us nearly crying.  It’s a proper mix this week, so stick the kettle on and come and have a listen. Highlights: (01:43) The ASOS haul of dreams (06:29) We’ve (sort of) got a dog (09:13) Autism assessments and parenting chats (23:20) Bird loose in the kitchen chaos (28:05) Trying for a baby, Tesco toilet edition Share Your Shit with us! podcast@mammasocialco.com [podcast@mammasocialco.com]  Check out the Mamma Social Website https://www.mammasocialco.com/ [https://www.mammasocialco.com/] Follow Mamma Social The Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mammasocialpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/mammasocialpod/] Follow Mamma Social Co on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mammasocialco/ [https://www.instagram.com/mammasocialco/] Follow Mamma Social Co on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mammasocialco [https://www.facebook.com/mammasocialco] Some of our special discount codes are affiliate links, which help keep this podcast going. It won’t cost you a penny extra, but it does give us a little boost. Thanks for supporting us! This podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio [https://www.wavemakersaudio.com/book-a-call]

Boobs, Biscuits & the Reality of Self Care

We said we weren’t going to chat about books or weird stuff again… but here we are.  Kayleigh’s got a dodgy boob, Lauren’s dealing with stale biscuits, and we’re squeezing this episode in before a doctor’s appointment.  It's a quick one today, but we’re talking about self care - not the spa day version, the real-life, everyday stuff that actually keeps you going when you’re knee-deep in motherhood, chaos, and dry shampoo. Highlights:  (00:40) Kayleigh’s got a rashy boob situation (05:02) Stale biscuits and fizzy boob flashbacks (08:30) Summer holiday plans scrapped for Devon instead (13:05) Lauren’s ideal self care day = no one home (18:15) Post-baby self care = brushing your teeth (21:10) The silent shower cry we’ve all done Share Your Shit with us! podcast@mammasocialco.com [podcast@mammasocialco.com]  Check out the Mamma Social Website https://www.mammasocialco.com/ [https://www.mammasocialco.com/] Follow Mamma Social The Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mammasocialpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/mammasocialpod/] Follow Mamma Social Co on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mammasocialco/ [https://www.instagram.com/mammasocialco/] Follow Mamma Social Co on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mammasocialco [https://www.facebook.com/mammasocialco] Some of our special discount codes are affiliate links, which help keep this podcast going. It won’t cost you a penny extra, but it does give us a little boost. Thanks for supporting us! This podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio [https://www.wavemakersaudio.com/book-a-call]

From Me to We and the Mental Load Meltdown

We’re back and catching up after a couple of weeks apart - and honestly, it’s chaos from the get-go.  We’re discussing kids being sent to school in the wrong outfit, accidentally leaving your baby in a shop (and nearly knocking a stack of custard creams), and there’s a full mental load rant incoming.  It’s one of those episodes where we’re laughing through the madness, chatting about what it really means to go from ‘me’ to ‘we’ in motherhood - and yep, the husbands are getting called out. Highlights: (02:51) Lauren forgets Sports Day... obviously (14:33) Kayleigh’s birthday surprise (20:09) The default parent rage is real (27:07) Pub garden freedom ruined (30:41) Forgot the pram, just left the baby (38:02) “Me to we” chaos and confessions Share Your Shit with us! podcast@mammasocialco.com [podcast@mammasocialco.com]  Check out the Mamma Social Website https://www.mammasocialco.com/ [https://www.mammasocialco.com/] Follow Mamma Social The Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mammasocialpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/mammasocialpod/] Follow Mamma Social Co on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mammasocialco/ [https://www.instagram.com/mammasocialco/] Follow Mamma Social Co on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mammasocialco [https://www.facebook.com/mammasocialco] Some of our special discount codes are affiliate links, which help keep this podcast going. It won’t cost you a penny extra, but it does give us a little boost. Thanks for supporting us! This podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio [https://www.wavemakersaudio.com/book-a-call]