The Hot Mess Mums Club

Former Real Housewives of Cheshire star Leanne Brown returns to Hot Mess Mums for one of her most honest conversations yet.

Leanne opens up about the reality behind the headlines—from the collapse of a luxury lifestyle and financial hardship to the breakdown of her 25-year relationship with footballer Wes Brown. She shares how navigating perimenopause, motherhood, grief and starting over forced her to rediscover who she really is.

Together, Kelly and Leanne discuss:

Why so many women experience a "midlife awakening"
The hidden realities behind wealth and public life
Life after divorce and rebuilding your identity
Financial independence and self-worth
Perimenopause, HRT and the impact hormones have on mental health
Healing childhood wounds, forgiveness and personal growth
Why it's never too late to reinvent yourself

This is a powerful conversation about resilience, courage and learning to choose yourself—even when everything else falls apart.
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Comedian and content creator Alyssa Kyria, better known as The Funny Mummy, joins Kelly to share the unexpected journey that took her from struggling actress to one of the UK's most relatable parenting comedians.

Alyssa opens up about the difficult early years of performing to tiny crowds, creating her own opportunities when the industry wouldn't open doors, and why becoming a mum – something she feared would end her career – ultimately became the making of it.

The conversation also explores ADHD, rejection sensitivity, perimenopause, HRT, social media, mental health, and why making women feel seen has become the driving force behind everything she creates.

A funny, honest and reassuring conversation about resilience, reinvention and discovering that success doesn't always look the way you imagined.
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Why are so many women being told their symptoms are anxiety, stress or depression when hormones may be the real cause?

In this episode of Hot Mess Mums Club, we’re joined by Dr Holly Carding, GP and hormone health clinician at Newson Clinic, to discuss the realities of perimenopause, menopause and women's hormone health.

Dr Holly explains why symptoms such as anxiety, brain fog, low mood, poor sleep, palpitations and even tinnitus are often overlooked, how hormone changes can affect every aspect of a woman's life, and why better education is needed for both patients and healthcare professionals.

We also discuss HRT, common misconceptions around hormone treatment, the impact of menopause on careers and relationships, and how women can advocate for themselves when seeking support.

In this episode:

The most common menopause and perimenopause symptoms

Why mental health symptoms are often linked to hormone changes

The dangers of misinformation on social media

How hormones affect work, relationships and confidence

When lifestyle changes may not be enough

The role of HRT and hormone optimisation

Resources women can use to better understand their symptoms

A practical and empowering conversation for any woman wanting to better understand her body and hormone health. 
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What happens when you stop living for everyone else and start living for yourself?

In this honest and inspiring conversation, Sarah Jayne Dunn opens up about leaving Hollyoaks, finding her voice in her 40s, embracing reinvention and refusing to let fear or judgement dictate her choices.

Sarah shares the reality behind the headlines, discussing motherhood, confidence, people-pleasing, OnlyFans, friendships, social media, body confidence and the importance of creating a life that works for you and your family.

The conversation also explores the power of women supporting women, the confidence she's found through pole fitness, her coaching journey, and why she's determined to encourage others to embrace their authentic selves.

Plus, Sarah reveals her dream of appearing on Strictly Come Dancing and explains why she's finally putting that ambition out into the world.
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What happens when years of pushing through finally catch up with you?

This week on the Hot Mess Mums Club, we’re joined by hormone health coach Katie Christian for a powerful, raw conversation about women’s hormone health, nervous system regulation, relationship breakdown, and the invisible load so many women carry in silence.

Katie opens up about her own journey from hitting rock bottom with PMDD symptoms to rebuilding her life, educating thousands of women, and learning what it truly means to choose herself.

We talk about:• Why so many women are dismissed when seeking help• The truth about hormones, stress and nervous system regulation• Why women are often conditioned to put everyone else first• Healing after heartbreak and rebuilding your identity• The danger of “quick fixes” and why basics matter most• Learning to trust yourself again• How self-care, honesty and vulnerability can become your greatest tools for healing

This is an honest conversation about breaking cycles, finding your voice, and remembering just how powerful women really are.

You can find Katie on Instagram: @katiechristian

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