Happy Mum

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From addiction to manifestation: how motherhood saved Roxie Nafousi Jan 20, 2026

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This week, Giovanna is joined by manifestation expert and two-time Sunday Times bestselling author, Roxie Nafousi!

Roxie opens up about her turbulent past with addiction and the powerful journey of finding sobriety when she became pregnant.

Roxie also tells Gi about manifesting and the simple steps you can take now to shape the life you want later. You can check out Roxie’s guided visualisation for future-self and retirement here.

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Our daughter was seriously ill… until her brother saved her life Jan 13, 2026

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Being able to share incredible stories is a huge reason why we do this podcast.

Last year, Giovanna read Lifeblood: A Mother in Search of Hope by author and journalist Mina Holland. The book reveals Mina’s harrowing journey after learning her baby, Vida, was critically ill just two days before turning 12 weeks old.

What unfolded next was nothing short of extraordinary. Now, Mina joins Gi to share her powerful story firsthand.

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Leanne Quigley on filming The Traitors and the life-changing moment that followed (2/2) Jan 08, 2026

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Leanne Quigley is back for part two of her extraordinary conversation - if you haven't already heard part 1 you can listen here.

In this episode, Leanne opens up to Gi about her experience on The Traitors, including the emotional challenge of leaving her two young boys while filming.

She also reflects on the life-changing moment after filming when her fiancée, Sophie, was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer.

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The Traitors winner Leanne Quigley on giving birth three and a half months early (1/2) Jan 06, 2026

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We’re hooked once again on the new series of The Traitors, so it felt only right that we sit down with Season 3 champion, Leanne Quigley for a chat on all things motherhood (and reality TV!)

Leanne’s story is truly remarkable, and with so much to unpack we've divided this episode into two parts. In this first episode, Leanne opens up to Gi about her IVF journey with her partner Sophie, and the incredible moment they discovered they were expecting twins.

She also shares the intense experience of giving birth three and a half months early, along with the challenges that followed and subsequent hospital visits.

Tune in for part 2 this Thursday - you definitely won’t want to miss it!

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New Year Special: UNRELEASED moments from 2025 Dec 30, 2025

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This special episode features never-before-heard snippets from some of our favourite conversations, including: Dr Emily MacDonagh on the importance of honest conversations about the realities of parenting; Joanna Page on the chaos of writing a book while managing four children, and a bonus Q&A with Midwife Pip.

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Carrie Hope Fletcher & Joel Montague: how to perform when you're sleep deprived (part 2) Dec 23, 2025

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Carrie and Joel are back for part 2 of their Christmassy chat!

This time, we hear about the birth of their daughter Mabel, the challenges of sleep deprivation, and balancing work and family life in the theatre industry.

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Carrie Hope Fletcher & Joel Montague on stepping into their greatest roles yet (part 1) Dec 16, 2025

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It’s a true family affair on this week’s episode of Happy Mum Happy Baby!

Gi’s sister-in-law Carrie Hope Fletcher and her husband Joel Montague stop by Gi's house for a very festive chat.

The couple share what it’s like working together in their new roles in Elf The Musical, plus talk about how they prepared for the arrival of their now one-year-old daughter, Mabel.

Don’t miss the second part of their conversation, coming next week!

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Nutritionist GQ Jordan: "recovering from a c-section changed my attitude to health" Dec 09, 2025

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This week Gi sits down with women's health nutritionist GQ Jordan, whose philosophy centres on listening to and nourishing your body - and making healthy eating feel simple and achievable.

GQ opens up about her personal journey with IUI and IVF, sharing how nutrition can play a role in supporting our bodies through fertility treatment and beyond.

She also opens up to Gi about her experience of baby loss and navigating grief.

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor: five c-sections, Murder on the Dance Floor, and the power of Perimenopop Dec 02, 2025

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The queen of disco is in the house!

Pop icon and mother of five Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins Giovanna to chat motherhood, music, and everything in between.

She tells Gi about falling pregnant with her son just 6 weeks into a new relationship, and shares her experiences with pre-eclampsia and caring for babies who battled sepsis and meningitis.

Sophie's brilliant new album Perimenopop is out now!

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Harriet Kemsley: "DON'T stay together for the kids" Nov 25, 2025

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Get ready for laughs, tears, and everything in between as Giovanna sits down with stand-up comedian Harriet Kemsley.

Harriet opens up to Gi about the end of her marriage and why walking away was ultimately the best thing she could do for her family. She also talks about her PTSD and how it affected her during birth.

Plus, Gi gets the inside scoop on Harriet’s new adventures in dating!

Ps. Harriet is back on tour! Catch her in 2026 with her brand-new stand-up show Floozy.

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