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Dec 2024
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Jane Dowden (Mum and a Mic) on going int...

Giovanna Fletcher
About this episode

Gi’s guest this week is the hilarious actress, comedian, and content creator, Jane Dowden, aka Mum and a Mic!


Jane shares her journey of conceiving her twin boys through IVF. She also reflects on the emotional turmoil she faced when she went into early labour at just 21 weeks, being forced to confront the possibility that she could lose her babies.


Plus, finding a work-life balance with acting jobs, and why being a parent can often feel like being a referee!




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