The Scummy Mummies Podcast

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Episode 97: Birth Rights Special with Rebecca Schiller Apr 18, 2017

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What is a doula? Why do birth rights matter? And how would Ellie guide someone through a difficult labour with the help of a Pepperami?All these questions are answered in this episode, with special guest Rebecca Schiller. She's the author of the excellent book Why Human Rights in Childbirth Matter, which is out now. We discuss the issue of birth rights around the world, including why it's so hard to have a home birth in Australia, and the difficulties facing migrant women in the UK. Ellie and Helen share their experiences of labour, and make Rebecca pretend she's on Dragons' Den while doing terrible impressions of Duncan Bannatyne and Peter Jones. To find out more about Rebecca's charity, visit birthrights.org.uk. She's on Twitter @hackneydoula and Instagram as @rebecca.schiller.The Scummy Mummies book is OUT NOW! We hope you like it, and if you do, we'd love an Amazon review!**SEE US LIVE** We're performing at Brighton Komedia on 28 June, with plenty of other dates planned around the country. To buy tickets, and for more dates, visit ScummyMummies.com.We're on Twitter (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. Please send your confessions to scummymummiespodcast@gmail.com and visit us at ScummyMummies.com. If you like the podcast, please tell your friends!Thank you for listening!

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Episode 96: DJ Special with Nikki Beatnik Apr 04, 2017

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She's been a DJ for nearly three decades, she's Kelis's best mate, and she was once pushed out of G-A-Y in a wheelchair while eight months pregnant - it's the amazing Nikki Beatnik! We discover the surprising truth about where Kelis likes to hang out on Saturday afternoons, and whether Madonna prefers M&S or M&Co. Nikki discusses the challenges facing women in her industry, and how she manages changing nappies one minute and DJing at Puffy's birthday bash the next. We also find out whether they serve cheese and pineapple on sticks at the Grammys. We round off with some ace Scummy Mummy Confessions, and do keep listening to the end for one more amazing showbiz story. You can find out more about Nikki via her website, beatniktv.com. She's on YouTube and she's @djnikkibeatnik on Instagram, Twitter, and Mixcloud. The Scummy Mummies book is OUT NOW! We hope you like it, and if you do, we'd love an Amazon review!**SEE US LIVE** We're performing Brighton Komedia on 28 June. To buy tickets, and for more dates, visit ScummyMummies.com.We're on Twitter (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. Please send your confessions to scummymummiespodcast@gmail.com and visit us at ScummyMummies.com. If you like the podcast, please tell your friends!Thank you for listening!

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Episode 95: Mother Pukka Special Mar 21, 2017

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She's a social media sensation, a champion for flexible working, and close personal friends with Gloria Hunniford - it's megavlogger Mother Pukka! We compare Caesarean scars, make jokes about bacterial vaginosis, and explain why everyone needs a c***ometer. There's also some serious talk about miscarriage, and Pukka tells us an amazing fact about herself. We learn about what inspired her to start the Flex Appeal campaign, and how to get involved. There's some practical advice on the best way to ask your boss for flexible working. We round off with a fantastic listener confession, plus a very special one from Mother Pukka herself. You can find out more about the Flex Appeal campaign over at motherpukka.co.uk, and by following her on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. The next flash mob is on 31 March in Trafalgar Square. The Scummy Mummies book is OUT NOW! We hope you like it, and if you do, we'd love an Amazon review! **SEE US LIVE** We're performing at Bush Hall in Shepherd's Bush on 22 March, and at Brighton Komedia on 28 June. To buy tickets, and for more dates, visit ScummyMummies.com. We're on Twitter (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. Please send your confessions to scummymummiespodcast@gmail.com and visit us at ScummyMummies.com. If you like the podcast, please tell your friends! Thank you for listening!

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Episode 94: Scummy Mummies Book Special with Jo Elvin Mar 07, 2017

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It's shameless plug time, as Ellie and Helen discuss their new Scummy Mummies book! And keeping them in check is fabulous Glamour editor Jo Elvin! The Scummies reveal how they met, how they got their book deal, and how much wine they consumed during the writing process. Plus, find out why they have to keep their famous catsuits in a hermetically sealed bag. It's not all book talk - Helen explains why she hates athleisure wear, and Ellie reminisces about the time she took a pee in the middle of Clapham Common. There's an insightful analysis of the British and Australian education systems, and some chat about shagging. Jo finds out if her Scummy Mummy Confession made it into the book, and Helen and Ellie read out their favourites. We also find out what Jo's own book is going to be about. The Scummy Mummies Book is out this Thursday 9 March, priced at barely a fiver. The Glamour podcast, Hey It's OK, is published every week. This episode was brought to you by NOW TV, who are also sponsoring our book launch - thanks, NOW TV! Their online streaming service lets you watch the latest movies and telly shows, on all sorts of devices, with no contract required. The NOW TV Kids Pass is £2.99 a month and features loads of great stuff for kids, with no ads. You can get a free 14 day trial via nowtv.com.We're on Twitter (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. Please send your confessions to scummymummiespodcast@gmail.com and visit us at ScummyMummies.com. If you like the podcast, do tell your friends!Thank you for listening!

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Episode 93: Mother of Daughters Special with Clemmie Hooper Feb 21, 2017

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Our guest for this ep is midwife, author, and instagram sensation Clemmie Hooper, otherwise known as Mother of Daughters! She tells us how she managed to write her book, How to Grow a Baby and Push it Out, while looking after twin babies. We find out what it's like to have four small children, and what it is Clemmie has finally forgiven Keira Knightley for. There's some chat about how Clemmie became the social media star she is today, and Helen's pleather trousers. We play a new game, and there's even a new theme song. This episode was fuelled by wine from the wonderful Kevin O'Rourke, otherwise known as the wineman. He sends out lovely booze direct to your door - find out more at wineman.co.uk. Clemmie's book is out now, published by Penguin Vermilion. You can follow her on instagram @mother_of_daughters, while her husband Simon is @father_of_daughters. She's on Twitter @Modaughters and Facebook. We're on Twitter (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. Please send your confessions to scummymummiespodcast@gmail.com and visit us at ScummyMummies.com. If you like the podcast, do tell your friends! **BUY OUR BOOK!** The Scummy Mummies book is out on 9 March, but you can order yours now via Amazon! **SEE US LIVE!** We have gigs coming up in Bath, Saffron Walden and Shepherds Bush! Visit scummymummies.com for dates and tickets! Thank you for listening!

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Episode 92: Bryony Gordon talks Mental Health, Marathons and Mammaries. Feb 07, 2017

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Time to welcome back one of our favourite guests - it's writer, mental health campaigner and absolute hoot Bryony Gordon! She tells us all about her new book, Mad Girl, which is out now. There's some Fitness Chat - Bryony tells us how she got into running, and how she deals with temptation. We discuss the importance of talking about mental health, and the struggles new parents often face. Then we move onto the really serious issues like Take That and what Kate Middleton smells like. This podcast was sponsored by the brilliant boobydoo.co.uk. "Providing holders for all types of boulders."They stock the UK's biggest range of sports bras, and even Serena Williams is a fan! Thanks, Boobydoo! You can find them on Twitter @BoobydooBras, Instagram @boobydoobras and Facebook: www.facebook.com/boobydoo.sports.bras Bryony is running the marathon this year and you can sponsor her. She's on Twitter @bryony_gordon, and Instagram @bryonygordon. Follow Mental Health Mates @findyourwe or visit mentalhealthmates.co.uk. We're on Twitter (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. Please send your confessions to scummymummiespodcast@gmail.com and visit us at ScummyMummies.com. If you like the podcast, do tell your friends! **BUY OUR BOOK!** The Scummy Mummies book is out on 9 March, but you can order yours now via Amazon! Thank you for listening!

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Episode 91: Bridget Jones's Podcast with Sharon Maguire Jan 24, 2017

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In this episode we meet Sharon Maguire, the real life Shazzer from Bridget Jones's Diary! She also directed the Bridget movies, so there's some chat about that. We find out what it's like to be actual best mates with Helen Fielding, and discuss Sharon's experience of being an older mum. Then she shares a Scummy Mummy Confession that will make her husband wince. After that it's time for some film chat, as Helen and Ellie reveal what they thought of the Bridget Jones's Baby movie. There's lots of searing analysis of the narrative arc and mis en scene, and most importantly, we discuss who we'd "do" out of Dempsey or Darcy. This episode is sponsored by the digital release of Bridget Jones's Baby. The Blu-ray and DVD aren't out till 30 January, but you can buy the download right now via iTunes, Amazon Video, Sky Store and Google Play. We're on Twitter (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. Please send your confessions to scummymummiespodcast@gmail.com and visit us at ScummyMummies.com. If you like the podcast, do tell your friends! **BUY OUR BOOK!** The Scummy Mummies book is out on 9 March, but you can order yours now via Amazon! Thank you for listening!

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Episode 90: Food and Italy Special Jan 10, 2017

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What's the best way to cook with kids? How do you make the best Bolognese? And do Italian mamas ever just give their children chicken nuggets? To answer all these questions we have actual Italians Caterina, Laura and Francesca! They are the authors of My Little Sous-Chef, a tandem cookbook that makes it easy for kids and parents to prepare food together. We chat about the differences between Italian and British parents, and find out what they REALLY think of our food. We discover whether it's actually worth making your own pasta, and where to find the best pizza in the world. Then, as a thank you to our Italian friends, we present a cultural exchange by making them eat pizza we cooked in a microwave. You can follow My Little Sous-Chef on Twitter and Facebook, and buy the eBook on Amazon. **BUY OUR BOOK!** The Scummy Mummies book is out on 9 March, but you can order yours now via Amazon! We're on Twitter (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. Please send your confessions to scummymummiespodcast@gmail.com and visit us at ScummyMummies.com. If you like the podcast, do tell your friends! Special thanks to iheartwines.co.uk who supplied the wine that fuelled this podcast. The Italians liked it, so it must be alright. Thank you for listening!

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Episode 89: Agony Aunt Special with Philippa Perry Dec 27, 2016

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What's the secret to a happy, healthy relationship? How often should we have sex? What's the number one behaviour we should model for our children? To answer these questions, we welcome ace psychotherapist Philippa Perry. She tells us why it's important to let go of being right, and why we should be open to being changed by our kids. There's some chat about Philippa's recent Radio 4 show, and why children telling lies is something to be celebrated. There's also practical advice about how to help older siblings handle a new baby, what to do if you lose your temper, and how to cope with those days where everything gets too much. We discuss whether it's OK to row, and finally solve the issue of whether Helen's husband should leave his shoes in the lounge. Philippa's book, How to Stay Sane, is out now. You can follow her on Twitter @philippa_perry. We're on Twitter (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. Please send your confessions to scummymummiespodcast@gmail.com and visit us at ScummyMummies.com. If you like the podcast, do tell your friends! **BUY OUR BOOK!** The Scummy Mummies book is out on 9 March, but you can order yours now via Amazon! Thank you for listening!

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Episode 88: Mistletoe and Whine: Christmas Special with Jessie and Steve Dec 13, 2016

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It's Christmas! Time to welcome back two of our most available guests, Nurse Jessie and Steve Hill. We chat about our favourite Christmas songs, and share our highlights and lowlights of 2016. There's a bumper festive edition of our popular filth-based game, Anything For Money. As always, Ham Review is back, and we round off with some Christmassy confessions. This podcast was fuelled by some delicious pinot grigio from iheartwines.co.uk. Do buy some wine off them, it's lovely! We would like to wish all our listeners a very Merry Christmas. Thank you so much for your support. We read every message we get sent and they mean so much to us - they're what gives us the motivation to keep going. Please keep listening, and do write and tell us what you'd like more or less of on the podcast in 2017: scummymummiespodcast@gmail.com. We're on Twitter (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. Please send your confessions to scummymummiespodcast@gmail.com and visit us at ScummyMummies.com. If you like the podcast, do tell your friends! Merry Christmas!

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