Episodes

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

    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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    44 mins
  • Nutritionist GQ Jordan: "recovering from a c-section changed my attitude to health"
    Dec 9 2025

    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.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Sophie Ellis-Bextor: five c-sections, Murder on the Dance Floor, and the power of Perimenopop
    Dec 2 2025

    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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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Harriet Kemsley: "DON'T stay together for the kids"
    Nov 25 2025

    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.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • How can we help men and boys with their mental health? Parenting SOS with Dr Alex George.
    Nov 18 2025
    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.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • From addiction to fatherhood: Jason Donovan on the letter that changed his life
    Nov 11 2025

    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.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    55 mins
  • Pixie Lott: “I’m ready to have this baby… let’s make it happen RIGHT now!”
    Nov 4 2025

    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.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Keira Knightley:  "I was suddenly pregnant doing an Oscar campaign"
    Oct 28 2025

    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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    1 hr and 16 mins