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Jul 29
30m 38s

Summer holiday catch-up with Giovanna

Giovanna Fletcher
About this episode

Gi is back from her family holiday and ready for a chat!


Plus we revisit some of our episodes to hear what summer tips and tales our guests have shared with us over the years, including:


Kerry Hudson on the joy of travelling with kids

Harry and Izzy Judd on having a summer baby

The Travelling Gays on keeping their routine on holiday

Louise Thompson on struggling to leave the house when living with PTSD

Laura Anderson on the hacks she's picked up from her career as a flight attendant





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