This week on Mamas Mess & Magic, we’re opening our hearts for a very special episode; our Baby Loss Round Table, recorded as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week.Joined by the incredible and brave Bev, we talk openly about loss, love, and the parts of motherhood that often go unspoken. This conversation is honest, full of compassion and while it’s not always easy to hear, it’s one of the most meaningful we’ve shared.💛 Trigger Warning:This episode includes detailed and unfiltered discussions of pregnancy and baby loss, including ectopic pregnancy, medical termination, and seeing or holding babies after loss.Please take care of your heart! If you’re pregnant, in a tender place, or not ready to hear these stories, it’s absolutely okay to skip this one for now.If you do listen and feel you need additional support, it is available to you wherever you are:UK: SANDS | Tommy’s | The Miscarriage AssociationAustralia: Pink Elephants | Bears of HopeUSA: Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support | March of DimesYour story matters. Your baby matters.And you are never, ever alone. 💫Love Jen & Marina🌈Follow us on Instagram @mamasmessandmagic
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12. Bum Worms
This week, things get itchy as we dive into one of the least-glamorous sides of parenting: threadworms (aka bum worms 🪱). From the horror of discovering them to the endless laundry, midnight itching, and awkward pharmacy chat, we’re talking about the realities. We share our own family experiences, a few shudder-worthy facts (did you know one worm can lay up to 10,000 eggs in a night?!), and the weird comfort that comes from knowing you’re definitely not the only one.Expect laughs, ick and a reminder that mamahood isn’t just mess and magic ... sometimes it’s worms too!!💩 Honest chat. 🧼 Hygiene hacks. ❤️ Solidarity for every parent who’s ever muttered, “What is my life right now?”Jen & Marina
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11: In Sync (Monthly Cycles Simplified)
Ever noticed how some days you feel like Supermum and others you’re running on fumes? In this episode of Mamas Mess & Magic, we dive into the impact of monthly cycles on motherhood. From bursts of energy to moments where patience runs thin, we explore how our hormones influence daily life with little ones and how tuning into these rhythms can help us mother with more ease and compassion.We’ll share personal stories, practical tips, and gentle reminders that your cycle isn’t a weakness, it’s wisdom. Do you know your follicular from your luteal? Come have a listen. Jen & Marina
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10. Heatwaves & Holidays
Summer with kids is equal parts sunshine and survival! In this episode, we catch up on our very different summers... one carefully planned (maybe a little too planned) and one completely go-with-the-flow. Despite the different approaches, there were plenty of tantrums, snack demands, sibling squabbles, and messes… along with laughter, magic, and those fleeting moments that made it all worthwhile.We also reflect on the bittersweet back-to-school shift (yes, we actually miss them!) and raise the question: how on earth do full-time working mums juggle summer? Maybe a roundtable in the future…Plus, stay tuned as we tease our next episode: navigating the rollercoaster of mama emotions throughout the monthly cycle.Jen & Marina
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09. Sex Baby
Sex after babies. Is it the same? (Spoiler: nope.) In this episode we get honest about what intimacy can look like once you become parents, messy, funny, sometimes non-existent, but definitely not hopeless.We share real barriers mamas and couples face like exhaustion, hormones, body changes and that pesky mental load, alongside a few surprising stats, laughs, and ways to reconnect when the mood feels miles away.This isn’t about pressure or perfect advice. It’s about keeping it real, finding your own rhythm, and remembering that intimacy can return in new and meaningful ways.Whether you’re weeks postpartum or years down the track, this chat is full of reassurance (and a bit of cheeky humour).Hope you enjoy!Jen and Marina x
Mamas Mess and Magic is your podcast for real, unfiltered conversations about mamahood; the chaos, the joy, and everything in between. We’re here to challenge unrealistic expectations, share raw and relatable stories, discuss hot topics and remind you that you’re never alone in this journey. Through honest chats, laughter, and a whole lot of heart, we’re embracing the mess, celebrating the magic, and rewriting the narrative—one episode at a time. 🎙💛
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