Happy Mum

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How can we help men and boys with their mental health? Parenting SOS with Dr Alex George. Nov 18, 2025

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This November is Men's Mental Health Month so we're joined by the UK's Youth Metal Health Ambassador, Dr Alex George to discuss Paternal wellbeing.

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From addiction to fatherhood: Jason Donovan on the letter that changed his life Nov 11, 2025

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Everybody needs good Neighbours — and this week, Gi’s joined by the ultimate one! Singer, actor, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat LEGEND Jason Donovan opens up about the highs and lows of fame, his struggle with addiction, and the life-changing decision he made after becoming a dad for the first time.

Plus, he opens up about the challenges and rewards of watching his three children grow up and what they've taught him about trusting the process.

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Pixie Lott: “I’m ready to have this baby… let’s make it happen RIGHT now!” Nov 04, 2025

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Turn It Up as this week we’re joined by perhaps our most pregnant guest yet...? the incredible singer and pop superstar, Pixie Lott!

Pixie chats with Gi about her second pregnancy, from what it’s like to perform while heavily pregnant to how she’s helping her toddler get ready to become a big sibling.

Plus, Pixie opens up about how meditation has helped her through some of life’s tougher moments.

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Keira Knightley: "I was suddenly pregnant doing an Oscar campaign" Oct 28, 2025

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Roll out the red carpet because this week we welcome the one and only Keira Knightley to the Happy Mum Happy Baby studio!

She's known all around the world for her unforgettable roles in Pride and Prejudice, Love Actually, Pirates of the Caribbean and Bend It Like Beckham (just to name a few!). Now a proud mum of two, Keira sits down with Giovanna for a brilliantly unfiltered conversation about the highs and lows of motherhood.

Expect laughter, honesty, and a whole lot of heart — this is Keira Knightley as you’ve never heard her before!

Keira's debut children’s book, I Love You Just The Same, is available now!

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Giovanna Joins Joel Dommett on ‘And The Award Goes To…’!! Oct 22, 2025

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In this bonus episode, Giovanna appears on a brand new podcast, ‘And The Award Goes To….’. It’s the awards show that’s also a podcast, where guests dish out five awards across five categories created especially for her

So listen in, as Gi offers up her winners for a whole host of awards, including the Best Line From a Film, the Best Way to Keep The Kids Entertained and The Best Gift For a Father Who is Approaching Middle Age!

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Brand new episodes of ‘And The Award Goes To’ drop every Friday.

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The ultimate guide to preparing for birth: Parenting SOS with Midwife Pip Oct 21, 2025

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For this month's Parenting SOS, Gi is joined by the wonderful Midwife Pip to chat all things pregnancy and postpartum.

From the rollercoaster of pregnancy hormones to who is actually in the delivery room, Pip shares what to expect every step of the way. Plus, she sets the record straight on some of the biggest birth myths, like does having sex actually induce labour??

A must-listen for anyone getting ready to welcome their little one!

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Tess Daly: " the show must go on, no matter what" Oct 14, 2025

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Put your feet up and get cosy, this episode of Happy Mum Happy Baby comes straight to you from Gi’s sofa! And who better to join her than Mrs Saturday Night, Tess Daly!

Tess has been a familiar face on our screens for over two decades, but what does motherhood look like beyond the glitter of the Strictly ballroom?

Gi and Tess dive into sleepless nights, the trials and triumphs of raising teenagers, and the importance of friendships in motherhood.

Plus Tess describes the whirlwind of returning to live television just six weeks after having her daughter!

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Natalie Cassidy beyond Albert Square: grief, body image, and motherhood Oct 07, 2025

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They don't get more iconic than this... this week Giovanna welcomes EastEnders legend and ultimate hun, Natalie Cassidy!

Natalie and Gi talk about growing up in the public eye, the rollercoaster of raising teens, and how her feelings about her body image have shifted over the years.

Plus, Natalie opens up about navigating grief after the death of her parents.

You can read more about Natalie's journey in her memoir Happy Days, out October 9th!

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Joanna Page on placenta praevia, babies on set, and tandem breastfeeding Sep 30, 2025

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This week on Happy Mum Happy Baby we say hiya to actress, presenter and mother of four Joanna Page!

Joanna opens up to Gi about life after Gavin & Stacey, andshares how she juggles the chaos of raising four children (and many pets!) alongside her acting career.

She also reflects on the complications she faced during pregnancy, as well as her experience of becoming pregnant again at 44.

Joanna's new autobiography Lush!: My Story - From Swansea to Stacey and Everything in Between is available now!

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Why do I feel so lonely? Parenting SOS with Michelle Kennedy Sep 23, 2025

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94% of new mums experience loneliness... but you don’t have to go through it alone.

This month on Parenting SOS, Gi sits down with Michelle Kennedy, founder and CEO of networking app Peanut. Together, they explore why motherhood can feel so isolating, and what it means to build a village.

Plus, Michelle answers your questions and shares some simple, practical ways to start creating meaningful connections in your everyday life.

Michelle's new book It Takes A Village is the essential parenting guide that blends expert advice with the real stories of mums worldwide - available now!

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