Mum's The Word! With Georgia Jones & Kelsey Parker

This week on Mum's The Word, Kelsey Parker is joined by the brilliant Holly Hagan-Blyth, host of Cbeebies Parenting Helpline and former Geordie Shore star, for an incredibly open, funny and moving conversation that covers everything from pregnancy confessions to navigating life's hardest moments.

Holly, who's pregnant with baby number two, opens up about full-blown nesting mode (she panelled her entire front room in an hour and a half), why she's choosing another planned C-section, and the very real, and very specific fear, that's kept her away from natural birth.

Let's just say it involves pushing, pooing, and a husband who hasn't heard her fart in ten years.

The pair then dive into the story behind son Alpha Jax's unforgettable name, the baby name shortlist for number two (Alessia Wild Bloom, anyone?), and why the name they've actually chosen might surprise everyone.

The conversation takes a deeper turn as Holly speaks honestly about losing her sister six months ago, the frustration of being told how grief is "supposed" to hit, and why showing up and being strong doesn't mean you're not grieving. Kelsey shares her own reflections on loss, anniversaries, and how her children have been her greatest source of purpose.

They also look back at Holly's Geordie Shore days from walking into the house at just 18, to nine pairs of eyelashes held on with hair glue, to the audition answer that had producers rubbing their hands together.

Plus, the realities of the influencer world, why four million followers doesn't automatically mean business success, and how a Club biscuit addiction led Holly to discover nervous system regulation and her true passion in fitness and postpartum wellbeing.

It's honest, it's hilarious, and it's a reminder that none of us have it all figured out.

Grab a cuppa, get comfy, and join Kelsey and Holly for another episode of Mum's the Word.

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This week on Mum's The Word, Georgia Jones and Kelsey Parker are back in the studio for a chaotic, hilarious and surprisingly deep catch-up.

Georgia finally tells all about her half-marathon: from the safety-pin disaster at the start line, to the intimidating girls in the toilet queue who nearly knocked her confidence, to the emotional moment she ran the entire race alongside strangers raising money for a brain tumour charity.

Kelsey then shares the details of this year's Tom Parker Foundation football match, back at Bromley FC on the 17th of May with an incredible celebrity line-up. She also opens up about expanding her charity work this year to support the Lily Mae Foundation and individual families in need.

The conversation turns to fear, comparison culture and why social media is making us more fearful than ever, before taking a properly spiritual turn when Kelsey reveals she believes children choose their parents and that some kids are old souls. Georgia is… not entirely convinced.

Plus, the Mum's The Word Top Five returns with the things that trigger us as mums, and the pair get real about iPads at restaurants, going back to basics, and why family dinners around the table matter more than ever. Grab a cuppa, get comfy, and join Georgia and Kelsey for another episode of Mum's The Word.

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This week on Mum's The Word, Georgia Jones is joined by singer and new mum Talia Mar, and she's refreshingly honest about the parts of motherhood no one warns you about.

Talia opens up about why pregnancy was far from the glowing, magical experience she expected, how her autism diagnosis changed the way she understands herself, and the moment having a daughter made her see the world completely differently.

From battling hyperemesis gravidarum to navigating the overstimulation of new motherhood as a neurodivergent woman, Talia shares the coping strategies, the hard moments, and the humour that's got her through it all.

The pair get into the real conversations every mum is having right now:
Pregnancy nobody prepares you for — from HG to lightning crotch (yes, really)
Being a neurodivergent mum — managing overstimulation, masking & finding your rhythm
Raising a daughter in today's world — and why it sparked Talia's powerful new single Lady
The female experience — from street harassment to the double standards we've all just… accepted
Screen time & gaming — why Talia thinks games get a bad rap (and what Georgia learns about Minecraft)
Getting an autism diagnosis as an adult woman — and why it was a relief, not a label

There are laughs, lightbulb moments, and plenty of "why did no one tell us this?" honesty.

If you've ever felt like motherhood is overwhelming, messy, and nothing like the Instagram version… this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now to Mum's The Word: The parenting podcast that says what everyone else is thinking.

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This week on Mum’s The Word, Georgia Jones and Kelsey Parker are back for a brutally honest catch-up… and nothing is off-limits.

From chaotic school runs and very territorial parking drama to the awkward realities of parents’ evening, the episode kicks off with the kind of everyday mum moments we’ve all lived through.

Georgia shares the pressure of hearing feedback about Cooper at school (and questioning her own homework skills), while Kelsey opens up about why she’s taken a step back from social media, and the emotional toll of feeling like everything you say is under a microscope.

The conversation then turns deeper, as the pair get candid about the highs and lows of parenting: including the guilt, the overwhelm, and the truth that loving your kids doesn’t always mean loving every moment of being a mum.

They also dive into social media pressures, fake perfection online, and what a more honest version of Instagram for mums would actually look like.

Plus, there’s plenty of lighter moments too: from top five kids’ snacks (processed vs homemade sparks debate), to takeaway guilt, parenting “threats” we never follow through on, and the daily juggle of getting out the door on time.

It’s the kind of episode that reminds you you’re definitely not the only one winging it.

Grab a cuppa, get comfy, and join Georgia and Kelsey for another episode of Mum’s The Word.

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This week on Mum’s The Word, Kelsey Parker is joined by Lauren Adamson: host of the chart-topping podcast Nip Tuck, and nothing is off limits.

Lauren gets brutally honest about life in a blended family of five children, revealing why the reality is very different from what you see on Instagram.

From navigating multiple parents, clashing schedules and constant chaos, to stepping into a home where you’re expected to “just be a family”… she shares what it’s really like behind closed doors.

The pair dive into the challenges of blending families, the emotional adjustment that no one prepares you for, and why even the strongest relationships are tested when kids, exes and everyday life collide.

Plus, they get into the real conversations every parent is having right now:

Blended family struggles - and why it’s harder than it looks
Parenting in the real world - raising resilient kids (without wrapping them in cotton wool)
School drama & friendship fallouts - what to actually say to your child
Boy mums & modern parenting - are we raising independent kids… or future man-children?
The chaos of 5 kids - from family holidays to everyday life

There are laughs, there are brutally honest moments, and plenty of “this is so true” reality checks.

If you’ve ever felt like parenting is messy, overwhelming or nothing like you expected… this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now to Mum’s The Word: the parenting podcast that says what everyone else is thinking.

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