Happy Mum Happy Baby

Catherine Simpson thought she was failing as a mother throughout the first 10 years of her daughter Nina's life. After a decade of misdiagnosis, blame, and searching for answers, she finally discovered the truth: Nina is autistic.

In this episode of Happy Mum Happy Baby, Catherine sits down with Giovanna for a conversation about the journey to getting Nina—now 31—her diagnosis.

This episode is all about letting go of perfection, and learning to navigate a world not built for autistic children.

Catherine’s memoir, Hold Fast: Motherhood, My Autistic Daughter and Me, is available now.
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In this episode Giovanna sits down with comedian, author, and podcaster Emma Doran.

Emma reflects on becoming pregnant as a teenager while attending an all-girls convent school, and the challenges that followed.

She also shares how she began stand-up on maternity leave, performing her first open mic when her baby was just six weeks old!

Catch Emma on tour! Emma Doran has extended her Emmaculate UK and Ireland stand-up tour up until 2027, including the London Palladium on 7th February 2027. Emma will also make her debut at the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Pleasance Courtyard – Beside from 5 – 30th August (excl 12th, 19th, 26th). For more info and tickets visit emmadorancomedy.com

(Pic credit: Ray Burmiston)

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When it comes to having children, what happens when you’re just not sure?

This week, Vicky Pattison and husband Ercan Ramadan join Gi for a chat about the pressure to decide, the different paths available—from having children to adoption, surrogacy, or choosing a child-free life—and why the answer isn’t always simple.

Vicky also opens up about her childhood, shaped by complex family dynamics and her relationship with her dad, and how that’s influenced her fears about becoming a mum.

Vicky Pattison: Maybe, baby? is available now on C4 Streaming.
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This week, we welcome broadcaster, High Performance Podcast host, and father of two, Jake Humphrey, to the studio.

Jake and Giovanna share their experiences of being bullied at school, with Jake sharing how those early challenges later helped him navigate public scrutiny as the BBC’s F1 presenter. He also talks candidly about fertility struggles and the deal he made with his wife while trying to conceive their first child during long periods away for work...!

'Game Plan: Level Up Your Mindset. Own Your Future' is out now!
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In this episode, Gi sits down with comedian Hannah East to talk about the chaos of parenting three children.

Hannah shares her unique career journey, from competing on Gladiators (where she met her husband) to presenting at the 2012 Olympics.

She also opens up about her fertility struggles and two miscarriages, and how her experiences with grief inspired her to create a stand-up show to help others feel less alone.

Buy tickets to Hannah's tour here!
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