Arianna says goodbye to her business baby, as she decides to take the difficult but brave and right decision to step away from the business.

In this episode I chat to Ali Pember, a Psychotherapist and Coach specialising in Perinatal Mental Health. Ali works mainly with mothers, encouraging them to trust their own judgement in raising their children, and focuses on dismantling the guilt, shame, stress, and anxiety that is often a product of the 'Perfect Mother Myth' and other forms of so…

In this episode I chat to Sophie Baron, founder of Mamamade, a frozen baby & toddler food delivery company, about how to approach and navigate the weaning journey. In the episode we talk about: How and when to start Weaning and feeding schedules Tips for fussy eaters Managing clean up and food waste Weaning whilst on holiday LINKS: https://mamamade…

In this episode I chat to sleep practitioner and founder of @TheDreamHouseUK Olivia Mulcahy about sleep and in particular address some of the common questions the Pachamama community have raised around naps! In the episode we talk about: Nap routine ideas and sleep associations Encouraging longer naps Tips on moving to cot naps Managing newborn nap…

In this episode I chat to the co-founder of supplement brand Indi, Helen Snook, and their Chief Scientist Dr Federica Amati about how best to care for our bodies and minds. In the episode we talk about: What supplements are, how they work and why we need them How our gut impacts our mental health How to support good gut health Nutrition in the firs…

In this episode I chat to Zoe Blaskey, transformational coach and host of the #1 supportive family podcast ‘Motherkind’. If you’re finding things a little tricky at the moment, having a tough day or need to hear how you can show yourself some self-compassion, then this episode is for you! Zoe’s self-awareness and tenderness towards herself in mothe…

In this episode I chat to Hollie Grant aka @​​thepilatespt and founder of pre and postnatal fitness platform The Bump Plan about health, fitness, birth and motherhood. Whether you’re pregnant or postpartum there’s a lot of practical, take home advice for you.In the episode we talk about:- normalising exercise during pregnancy- ditching aesthetic go…

In this episode, I speak to father and founder of At Dad’s Table and author of the recently published recipe book How to Grow Your Family, Adam Shaw. Adam is a Leiths trained chef who saw a need to overhaul the way we think about food and to move away from the negative talk around food during pregnancy, early parenthood and early childhood. The epi…

Our series “MAMA'S THE WORD: The Unspoken Truths About Motherhood” is where I speak to Mamas from the Pachamama community about their experiences of motherhood, to help inspire and guide you on your own journey. In this episode I speak to Rhiannon, mama of 2, about juggling newborn life (spent in lockdown) with a toddler at home and a partner who’s…

Our series “MAMA'S THE WORD: The Unspoken Truths About Motherhood” is where I speak to Mamas from the Pachamama community about their experiences of motherhood, to help inspire and guide you on your own journey. In this episode I speak to Hannah, now mama of 2, who is incredibly passionate about women’s health and the need for a re-education around…

In this episode, I speak to inner child expert and psychodynamic coach for mums, Lavinia Brown about how our past as adults can unconsciously impact our present and parenting styles. We unpack what our inner child is, and how we can start to recognise our past coming into play in our present. We touch on self-care practises and Lavinia shares her t…

Our series “MAMA'S THE WORD: The Unspoken Truths About Motherhood” is where I speak to Mamas from the Pachamama community about their experiences of motherhood, to help inspire and guide you on your own journey. In this episode I speak to Giulia, mama of 2 and she offers a really honest account of her experience of her fourth trimester. We touch on…

Our series “MAMA'S THE WORD: The Unspoken Truths About Motherhood” is where I speak to Mamas from the Pachamama community about their experiences of motherhood, to help inspire and guide you on your own journey. In this episode I speak to Diama-Mae P, mama of 1. We touch on: Stepping into the new role of motherhood & accepting help How her own fami…

In this episode, I speak to nutritionist Rebecca Stevens, who recently published her research in nutrition in postnatal women. I get the lowdown on what can happen to a woman’s nutrition postnatally, and how we can best prepare prenatally to support a healthy diet once baby arrives. We also talk through some top tips on how to hack your meal to mak…

Our series “MAMA'S THE WORD: The Unspoken Truths About Motherhood” is where I speak to Mamas from the Pachamama community about their experiences of motherhood, to help inspire and guide you on your own journey. In this episode I speak to Emma M, mama of 4. We touch on: Home-educating her 5 children (for the last few years) Her experience of postna…

Our series “MAMA'S THE WORD: The Unspoken Truths About Motherhood” is where I speak to Mamas from the Pachamama community about their experiences of motherhood, to help inspire and guide you on your own journey. In this episode I speak to Aparna T, Mama of 2. We touch on: Preparing her toddler for the arrival of her newborn The guilt she felt as a …

In this episode, I speak to Priscilla 'Cilla' Appeaning, Founder of The Stepmum Club - a platform that helps tackle the stigma around step parents’ role and support parents in their transition to help blended families thrive. We talk about the misconceptions behind the ‘wicked stepmother’ image, some of the common challenges when it comes to step-p…

Our series “MAMA'S THE WORD: The Unspoken Truths About Motherhood” is where we speak to members of the Pachamama community about their experiences of motherhood, to help inspire and guide you on your own journey. In this episode I speak to Katrina C, mama of 2. We touch on: Mindful parenting and what that means to Katrina The balance between showin…

In this week’s episode, I speak to Jo Middleton, Founder of the award-winning blog ‘Slummy Single Mummy’, who is also part of the team at FROLO - the single parent community app. Jo shares her journey into motherhood - being pregnant at 16 whilst picking up her GCSE award - and how family support really helped her through it. She shares the best an…

The first in our new 'mini series' called MAMA'S THE WORD: The Unspoken Truths About Motherhood, where I speak to members of the Pachamama community about their experiences of motherhood, to help inspire and guide you on your own journey. In this episode I speak to Lucy DC, Mama of 1 based in Sydney, Australia. We touch on: - what motherhood has ta…

In this week’s episode, I speak to educational child and community psychologist, Teresa Wheeler about the possible impact the Coronavirus pandemic is having on social interactions and communications of babies born in lockdown. The good news is - the skills that babies learn whilst interacting with other children - like learning to share or wait the…

In this week’s episode, I speak to extended family member Kat about a big part of her family’s story - her son’s illness. Her son, Felix, was diagnosed with infant leukemia at 7 months old and was told he only had two hours to live. Spoiler alert: it has a happy ending. A poignant, heartrending story, but one that is incredibly powerful and inspira…

Trigger warning: this episode is about baby loss and miscarriage.In this deeply personal and powerful episode, I speak to fitness, health and wellbeing instructor, @strongerwithseema about her experience of baby loss when she suffered a missed miscarriage in September 2020 - a time when partners couldn’t be in the hospital with you.We talk about he…

In this episode, I speak to mental health advocate, writer and campaigner, Catherine Benfield who is the founder and author of the OCD blog Taming Olivia. Catherine shares her personal journey with perinatal OCD and we cover everything from what the illness is, how it can manifest, what help is out there and what recovery looks like. About Catherin…

In this episode I speak to fully qualified acupuncturist specialising in the fields of fertility, women’s health, and cancer care, Mandy Brass. Mandy is also a member of the British Acupuncture Council, the Acupuncture Fertility Network, and works in the Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust. We focus on the topic of acupuncture for fertility, and Mandy e…

My guest this week is single, working Mama, Winnie Akadjo who is the founder and host of the brilliant podcast Sassy Single Mums, that celebrates the stories of single mamas. Winnie’s story is really humbling and powerful in terms of what she’s achieved in her life so far. We talk about the stigma surrounding single mothers, and the preconceptions …

In this episode I speak to academic Dr Andrew Mayers, a psychologist specialising in mental health, particularly perinatal mental illness and young people's mental health. He is part of the Perinatal Mental Health Partnership and is the Principal Academic In Psychology at Bournemouth University. We talk about guilt that comes with postnatal depress…

In this episode, I speak to CEO of boutique fitness brand PSYCLE, Rhian Stephenson, who is also a nutritionist, naturopath, founder of retreat wellness brand ARTAH and Mama to six month old, Maise Grace. Rhian is refreshingly open and honest about her journey to motherhood, including suffering two miscarriages and how she coped. We talk about the d…

In this episode, Arianna speaks to single, gay parent Rose Claridge who had her daughter through anonymous sperm donation. Rose is wonderfully open and honest about her journey to that decision, the step-by-step process and the importance of surrounding yourself with loved ones. We also touch on how, as a society, we can offer more support for the …

In this episode, Arianna speaks to holistic wellness coach, founder of Soul Mama Journey and mama of 2, Nehanda Truscott Reid. We talk about spiritual wellness and setting intentions before, during and after pregnancy to tap into the energy that makes you thrive, mindful breastfeeding and the pressures Mamas face during the postnatal period and how…

This week I’m joined by Laura Lewis, a Mama and acupuncturist, who studied for 4 years at the renowned college of integrated Chinese medicine in Reading. She says she loves the way this medicine is holistic, in that it looks at the body as a whole that needs rebalancing. Having decided to study acupuncture after reaping the benefits of it a decade …

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Shirley Mirpuri, a Naturopathic Doctor currently practicing at Edge Healthcare in Singapore, about naturopathic medicine as a whole, and its benefits on children’s health specifically. We discuss the importance of gut health and how to build immunity for your little ones from a young age, the impact of gluten and oth…

In this week’s episode I speak to Clio Wood, Mama and Founder of &Breathe, a wellbeing company focused on pre/postnatal and menopausal retreats, about the realities of sex after childbirth. Clio is wonderfully open and honest about her own sex journey that’s usually the stuff we don’t really talk about but really should. Clio offers recommendations…

In this week’s episode, I speak to Sophie Horne, Mama of 2 and founder of Sprout which is the first ever discount platform for new and expecting parents. Sophie’s second son was born during the peak of the global COVID-19 pandemic in London, and we talk about the concerns she faced and plans she had to put in place to prepare to bring new life into…

In this episode, I speak to Dr Mona Board, a dental surgeon who takes a biological approach to dentistry, Mona has studied nutritional and environmental medicine. and is a member of the IAOMT and IABDM - two well-known teaching academies in the dental world. Currently practising in Singapore, Mona studied in London and worked in Geneva previously, …

In this episode, I speak to two friends and female founders, with a shared mission to reduce waste and reignite a love of clothes through a fashion rental service call Onloan. Tamsin Chislett and Natalie Hasseck started the company whilst balancing and embarking on motherhood, respectively. They raised investment whilst both being pregnant and head…

In this episode, I speak to hypnobirthing practitioner and mama of 2, Elida Zeilerbauer, who runs private and group hypnobirthing courses. Elida shares her own experience with hypnobirthing, what it is, why you might decide to plan for it and why it’s quickly becoming a popular choice for birthing experiences. For more information on Elida’s hypnob…

In this episode I speak to Ali Recanati (also known as Baliboosta), Co-Founder & Head of Brand and Marketing at Farmer J, a quick service, healthy eating restaurant chain in London. She also happens to be Arianna’s bestie who's pregnant for the first time with twins, during the global Coronavirus pandemic. Ali opens up about her anxieties as a soon…

In this episode I speak to Karolina Belwal, founder of AfterThird, a company that supports parents by connecting them to professionals who provide physical, emotional and educational support. We discuss how AfterThird are addressing the ‘motherhood penalty’ by supporting parents and educating employers to chip away at the gender pay gap. And Karoli…

In this episode, I speak to the co-founder of Mamma Method - a 'baby-wearing' postnatal pilates workout - Camilla Hollweck. Camilla talks us through the benefits of wearing your baby in a carrier whilst working out, and why Pilates movements specifically, are so good for women to do postnatally. We touch on working with a co-founder, how to balance…

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