On the Sofa with British Mums Season 2: Episode 6 – Heroes of Hope with the inspirational Hollie Murphy. In this week’s episode, Emma and Hannah chat to Hollie Murphy, founder of Heroes of Hope and you’re going to want to listen to this mums as it’s overwhelmingly emotional and full of life lessons we can all take away. Heroes of Hope is a non-profit organ ... Show More
Feb 3
Birth Stories: Babies and Belly Laughs Part 1
In Season 3, Episode 11 of On the Sofa with British Mums, host Emma is joined by Laura, Cat, and Catrina from the team for an honest, funny, and emotional conversation all about birth stories. They share their experiences of pregnancy and birth in different countries, comparing w ... Show More
25m 36s
Jan 20
Buckle up, Buttercup!
Season 3, Episode 10 of On the Sofa with British Mums brings a lively, relatable chat as host Emma is joined by Jen to sit down with Lauren—a busy mum of one, pregnant with her second, long-time British Mums community member, and entrepreneur behind Ride Skipper, the British-owne ... Show More
26m 18s
Jan 6
Resolutions and Relocations
Kicking off the new year on “On the Sofa with British Mums,” I’m sitting down with Jen and Ash for a real-life chat about fresh starts, big moves, and everything in between. We dive into New Year’s resolutions that actually feel achievable, what it’s like to juggle life between D ... Show More
28m 51s
Jul 2024
Episode 55. Paralympian: “There are 1.8 billion people living with disability and most of them live with a disability that can’t you see”- Jessica Smith OAM PLY
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1986216/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><div>On this episode I interview Jessica Smith, an Australian Paralympic swimmer, acclaimed children's author, and international motivational speaker. In this ... Show More
1h 6m
Mar 2021
How to Raise Joyful Kids
Dr. Janice Johnson Dias, sociologist, philanthropist, and mother of activist Marley Dias, talks about how to raise joyful, change-making kids. For her, it’s all about creating the conditions of joyfulness, which begins with listening to your child, asking them questions, and shar ... Show More
12m 13s
Jan 2025
Parenting as a team sport: Building resilient families with Rob Price
<p>Rob Price joins the show to share insights from his extensive experience with youth enrichment programs like School of Rock, i9 Sports, and Nike Sports Camps. They explores the vital balance between building confidence and competence in children, emphasizing the importance of ... Show More
17m 9s
Aug 2024
Youth Sports (Over-)Specialization
For today’s tweens and teens, youth sports specialization reigns supreme, a new “normal” that presents enormous physical, emotional and financial challenges for kids and their families. We get into all the pros and cons, from helping kids fulfill their potential and achieve their ... Show More
50m 55s
Aug 2024
Mental Health, From Day 1
There’s a mental health crisis in America. If we want to turn that around, we need to start from the very beginning of a person’s life. Gloria speaks to Terri Chebot, an infant mental health consultant, about the huge role that childcare providers play in children’s emotional and ... Show More
29m 25s
Jul 2022
Neighbours Ends, Going Viral & The Commonwealth Games
Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show to get you and your family up to speed, weekly. In around 15 minutes, you and your little ones will all be up to speed on what’s happ ... Show More
17m 55s
Oct 2025
Lessons from the Sidelines: What Being a Soccer Mom Taught Me About Grit, Growth, and Parenting
In this episode, Dr. Cathryn shares powerful lessons learned from years on the soccer sidelines with her daughter. These stories reveal how resilience, character, and determination are built—and how parents can support their kids in growing these essential life skills. Key Takeaw ... Show More
9m 48s
Jun 2022
Why It's Freezing, The Bluey Dad Debate & Our Top Female Cricketers
Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show to get you and your family up to speed, weekly. In around 15 minutes, you and your little ones will all be up to speed on what’s happ ... Show More
19m 54s