Episodes
Throughout the last seven series of Happy Mum Happy Baby, there have been some amazing, informative and moving conversations.Gi wanted to bring you some of her favourite moments in a series of ‘baby-sized’ episodes. So to kick off, we hear part of her chat with best friend TV presenter Emma Willis. They talk about developing confidence as a new mum and three kids in, feeling like you still have no idea what you’re doing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Gi meets writer and journalist Alexandra Heminsley. Gi hears about Alexandra’s experience of IVF, how a huge error in a test result affected her during pregnancy, and how she came to terms with the fact her then-husband was going to transition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gi meets a couple The Guardian have named “The UK’s most influential LGBT Power Couple.” Captain Hannah Graf MBE is an Officer of the British Army serving with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. In 2013 she came out as a transgender woman and became one of the highest-ranking transgender soldiers within the British Army. Jake Graf is an award-winning director, writer and actor known for his roles in ’The Danish Girl' and ‘Colette’', ’. After meeting in 2015, last year they welcomed their first child into the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From Woman’s Hour to Newsnight, today’s guest is broadcaster, journalist and writer Emma Barnett. Gi hears about Emma’s struggles with endometriosis, her IVF journey and learns how she was keen to retain her sense of self after giving birth to her son. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Gi chats with sports pundit, TV presenter and Paralympic medallist Ade Adepitan and his wife, singer Linda Harrison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
To kick off the new series, Gi is joined by Greg Rutherford, MBE, former track and field athlete who specialised in long jump. He represented Great Britain at the Olympics, World and European Championships, and England at the Commonwealth Games. He’s also Masterchef Celebrity champion for 2019 and is planning to compete in the GB bobsleigh team at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing! Greg is a father of three and in this episode he shares his experience of supporting his partner through severe hyperemesis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wellness, fashion and former Made in Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh joins Gi this week to reflect on her first year as a mother. They discuss emotional wellbeing, reflux, cracked nipples and dealing with her baby's hip dysplasia diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's episode is with Africa Daley-Clarke AKA, The Vitamin D Project. Africa is an Interior Stylist and mother of three. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week Gi meets with long-time friends, actors Tom and Laura Hopper. They share their story of becoming parents and how they've dealt with their son's recent autism diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cancer, surrogacy and miracles that come in threes... Kreena Dhiman (of The Intended Parent podcast) shares the unique and hugely inspirational story of how she became a mother to four children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Journalist and TV presenter Steph McGovern joins Gi to talk about how she's juggled motherhood with her career – plus thoughts on Irish dancing and projectile watermelon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Actress and mum of three, Jennifer Garner joins Gi to share her story of motherhood – and explains how her new film Yes Day is all about letting kids make the rules. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week Gi is joined by dancer and mum Chloe Gill alongside popstar husband JB Gill, from JLS. This episode contains discussions around difficult births and postpartum recovery – and may not be suitable for all listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gi is joined by presenter, podcaster and mum of two, Edith Bowman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week Gi is joined by presenter, politician and eleven time Paralympic gold medalist, Tanni Grey-Thompson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gi is back for season 7 with TV legends Richard and Judy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this special bonus edition of Happy Mum Happy Baby, Gi is joined by @mothers2mothers Mentor, Nozi Samela. Nozi discusses how the organisation helped guide her through an HIV - positive diagnosis at 19 years old, when she was 6 months pregnant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joe Wicks returns to the podcast to discuss baby number two and becoming the nations lockdown PE teacher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the final episode of the series, Giovanna is joined by Samantha Cameron. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gi is joined by fellow Baby Club presenter and Dadvenger, Nigel Clarke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Actress, comedian and mum of three, Sally Phillips is Giovanna's guest this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Author Liv Thorne AKA Liv's Alone joins Giovanna to share her journey with sperm donation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Giovanna is joined by midwife, mum and hypnobirthing teacher, Illy Morrison to discuss motherhood, birth rights, birth trauma and racial inequality in childbirth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lifestyle vlogger, Sunday Times bestseller and mum Lily Pebbles is this week's guest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's Happy Mum is Baby Spice AKA Emma Bunton! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gi is joined by presenter, writer and mother of two, Dawn O'Porter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gi is joined by award winning solo artist Paloma Faith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week Gi is joined by Endy McKay, Natalie Duvall and Carina White from Dope Black Mums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back for season 6 and to kick things off Gi is joined by celebrated children's author and the 2019 Children's Laureate, Cressida Cowell to discuss how raising a child is not too different from training a dragon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this special bonus episode, to celebrate the Apple TV release of ‘Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth’ , Giovanna is joined by best selling author Oliver Jeffers who's book the film is based on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.