Adam Kay: doctor life vs dad life, potty training stress and how we're all just muddling through
I’m joined this week by Adam Kay - the award-winning author and former junior doctor who gave us This Is Going to Hurt, a book that was equal parts hilarious and harrowing. Since then, he’s gone on to write brilliant, gross-out educational books for kids like Kay’s Anatomy and Kay’s Marvellous Medicine, and most recently, his first fiction book for children and picture books for younger readers.He's also dad to two almost-twin toddlers, who were born to two different surrogates, four months apart.We chat about life as a toddler dad, why he gets most of the jobs involving poo while his husband gets involved with more of the play and the extreme pressure of potty training.Check out Adam's website for details of all his latest books: https://www.adamkay.co.ukFollow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amateuradam/channel/If you enjoyed this episode then please leave a rating or review - and you can follow the podcast to ensure you don’t miss future episodes. Thank you! Not Another Mummy Podcast is brought to you by me, journalist and author Alison Perry. I'm a mum of three and I love interviewing people about parenthood and confidence on the podcast. You can check out my other episodes and you can come chat to me on Instagram: @iamalisonperry or on Twitter: @iamalisonperry. You can buy my book OMG It's Twins now. Music: Epidemic SoundArtwork: Eleanor BowmerSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/notanothermummy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ten Minute Confidence Boost: Lauren Currie
Welcome to Not Another Mummy Podcast - 10 Minute Confidence Boost!This is a brand new mini podcast series from me. 10 Minute Confidence Boost will be exactly what it says on the tin… bite-sized episodes about confidence which will go out in between the main podcast shows. Each episode will see a guest share their top confidence tip or mindset shift with me.Today’s guest is someone who LITERALLY boosts the confidence of women every day. Lauren Currie is the Founder of UPFRONT, an organisation on a mission to change confidence, visibility, and power for women. Lauren and her team aim to upskill and change the attitude of 10 million women.We talk about how you can't hack your way to confidence but that a good start is stopping apologising.Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_laurencurrie_/Find out more about UPFRONT: https://www.instagram.com/upfrontglobal/Check out Lauren's children's book The Trick: https://www.the-trick.coIf you enjoyed this episode then please leave a rating or review - and you can follow the podcast to ensure you don’t miss future episodes. Thank you! Not Another Mummy Podcast is brought to you by me, journalist and author Alison Perry. I'm a mum of three and I love interviewing people about parenthood on the podcast. You can check out my other episodes and you can come chat to me on Instagram: @iamalisonperry or on Twitter: @iamalisonperry. You can buy my book OMG It's Twins now. Music: Epidemic SoundArtwork: Eleanor BowmerSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/notanothermummy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Francesca Rowan-Plowden: Being The Traitors' Mother, her ADHD diagnosis and parenting four boys
I'm very excited to be joined by Francesca Rowan-Plowden (aka Frankie from The Traitors) on this episode. A mum of four boys, Frankie talks about how she handled leaving them while she went off to film the BBC reality show last year.We also chat about what really happened inside the castle, covering behind-the-scenes secrets, mum guilt, sequinned outfits, and what happens when you step out of your comfort zone.Frankie talks about her ADHD diagnosis and the impact that's had on her life, and gives some advice for any future Traitors contestants!Follow Frankie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francescarowanplowden/?hl=enFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamalisonperry/?hl=en If you enjoyed this episode then please leave a rating or review - and you can follow the podcast to ensure you don’t miss future episodes. Thank you! Not Another Mummy Podcast is brought to you by me, journalist and author Alison Perry. I'm a mum of three and I love interviewing people about parenthood on the podcast. You can check out my other episodes and you can come chat to me on Instagram: @iamalisonperry or on Twitter: @iamalisonperry. You can buy my book OMG It's Twins now. Music: Epidemic SoundArtwork: Eleanor BowmerSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/notanothermummy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ten Minute Confidence Boost: Melissa Suffield aka The Confident Mama
Welcome to Not Another Mummy Podcast - 10 Minute Confidence Boost!This is a brand new mini podcast series from me. 10 Minute Confidence Boost will be exactly what it says on the tin… bite-sized episodes about confidence which will go out in between the main podcast shows. Each episode will see a guest share their top confidence tip or mindset shift with me.My first guest is Melissa Suffield - better known as The Confident Mama on Instagram. Melissa appeared on BBC soap EastEnders from the age of 11, playing Lucy Beale, so grew up in the public eye.Now, as a mum, she shares her body confidence and bloat-friendly fashion tips to her audience of over 174k.Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.confidentmama/Follow me on Instagram for more confidence and fashion chat: https://www.instagram.com/iamalisonperry/If you enjoyed this episode then please leave a rating or review - and you can follow the podcast to ensure you don’t miss future episodes. Thank you! Not Another Mummy Podcast is brought to you by me, journalist and author Alison Perry. I'm a mum of three and I love interviewing people about parenthood on the podcast. You can check out my other episodes and you can come chat to me on Instagram: @iamalisonperry or on Twitter: @iamalisonperry. You can buy my book OMG It's Twins now. Music: Epidemic SoundArtwork: Eleanor BowmerSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/notanothermummy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cara Delahoyde-Massey and Bronagh Meere: Finding your identity again as a mum, faking confidence and discovering your style
I'm joined on this episode by thenawesome Cara Delahoyde-Massey and Bronagh Meere - co-hosts of The School Runway podcast, where they chat all things fashion, family life, and feeling good in what you wear (yes, even on the school run).Cara is a former Love Island winner, and Bronagh is a journalist, stylist and all-round high street fashion expert. Together, they’re on a mission to help women rediscover their style confidence.We talk about how becoming a mum can impact your identity, their best affordable fashion tips and whether they're as confident as they seem (spoiler alert: they're not). Cara also shares what it’s like meeting your husband on Love Island and we touch upon favourite family holiday spots, packing hacks, and why the holiday card game we're all missing on our packing list!Follow Cara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cara_delahoydeFollow Bronagh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whilesollysleepsCheck out The School Runway podcast: https://www.instagram.com/schoolrunwaypod/Big thanks to the sponsor of this episode, Eurocamp Holidays. You can now book for 2026 with an early booking offer of up to 20% off. So head to Eurocamp.com now to check out the parcs and book your next holiday!If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating or review — and hit follow so you don’t miss future chats. Thank you!Not Another Mummy Podcast is brought to you by me, journalist and author Alison Perry. I'm a mum of three and I love interviewing people about parenthood and womanhood on the podcast. You can check out my other episodes and come say hi on Instagram: @iamalisonperry. You can buy my book OMG It’s Twins now.Music: Epidemic SoundArtwork: Eleanor BowmerSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/notanothermummy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Not Another Mummy Podcast is one of the UK's top parenting podcasts with previous guests including Philippa Perry, Dr Rangan Chatterjee, Emma Bunton, Rosie Ramsey and Meg Mathews. Host Alison Perry chats to a different guest each episode about parenting and family issues.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/notanothermummy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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