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Episodes
30 episodes
The Mental Load: What It Really Is & How to Manage It (with Nicki Cohen)
In this episode, Charlie sits down with therapist and mom of three, Nicki Cohen, to have an honest conversation about the mental load. Together they unpack what the mental load actually is (hint: it's not the to-do list), why moms carry it so s...
How to Prepare for the School Summer Holidays (Without Losing Yourself)
The summer holidays are coming — and whether you're excited or already exhausted at the thought, this episode is for you. Charlie shares how she actually prepares for six weeks at home with five kids: the practical stuff (loo...
Keeping Kids Hydrated in the Heat (without losing your mind)
Summer's here and so is that familiar stress: trying to get your little ones to drink water when they'd rather do literally anything else. In this episode, Charlie shares her tried-and-tested tips from raising five kids through many hot summers...
Why do you feel alone in a room full of people? Mom Loneliness Explained
Ever sat in a room full of people — your kids, your partner, maybe even friends — and still felt completely alone? In this episode, I'm talking about the kind of loneliness no one prepares you for. The kind that has nothing t...
Why You Still Feel Lost After 3 Kids (And What to Do About It)
Had two, three, maybe four kids and thought you'd have it figured out by now? This episode is your permission slip to stop pretending. In this episode, I'm getting honest about why more kids often means more chaos, not more c...
"I Don't Know Who I Am Anymore" — Reclaiming Your Identity as a Mom
Do you ever catch your reflection and wonder where YOU went? In this episode, Charlie opens up about the exact moment she realized she'd lost herself — standing in her kitchen during lockdown, surrounded by chaos, and crying because she couldn'...
Why Motherhood Feels So Hard (Even When You Love Your Kids) | Mom Burnout & Identity Loss
In this episode, Charlie gets honest about the parts of motherhood no one prepares you for: the bone-deep exhaustion, the guilt of wanting five minutes alone, and the shock of realising you don't recognise yourself anymore. <...
C-Section Birth Stories: Emergency vs Elective, Recovery Tips & Why C-Section Mamas Are Superheroes
In this deeply personal episode, Charlie shares her experience of four c-sections — two emergency, two elective — and breaks down everything mums need to know about this often misunderstood birth experience. What You'll Le...
Natural Birth Recovery: What No One Tells You About Healing (Physically & Emotionally)
Just because you didn't have surgery doesn't mean your body didn't go through something massive. In this episode, Charlie shares her honest experience recovering from her first natural birth — and why the "you should be fine" narrative is harmf...
Body After Baby: How to Stop Body Shaming Yourself & Start Healing
Your body just did something miraculous — so why do we spend so much time hating it? In this episode, Charlie gets real about postpartum body image: the impossible "bounce back" expectations we're sold, what actually affects your bo...
Boundaries for Busy Moms: Why you need them & How to Start Today!
You can love being a mum and still need space to breathe. In this episode, Charlie dives into something that could genuinely change your entire experience of motherhood: boundaries. Not the aggressive, wall...
Self Care for Busy Moms: Small Habits that make a Big Difference
Following last week's deep dive into losing yourself in motherhood, this episode lifts the energy with real, doable self-care — not the "book a spa day" kind, but the small-but-mighty moments that keep the "you" in motherhood.What We Cov...
Finding Yourself Again: A Mom’s Comeback
You were one person your whole life — with dreams, opinions, passions, and a sense of who you were. Then you became a mum… and suddenly, you don't know how to connect the two anymore. In this episode, Charlie opens up about l...
Let's Talk Sleep! Newborn Sleep, Your Sleep and the Lack of Sleep
Charlie dives deep into one of the most Googled topics in motherhood: sleep. From what newborn sleep actually looks like (spoiler: it's not what you expect) to the 4-month sleep regression, she shares what she learned across five babies. This e...
Helpful Tips for Surviving the 3 AM Baby Feeds
Charlie opens up about the reality of 3am feeds — the loneliness, the exhaustion, but also the unexpected tenderness of those quiet hours. Whether you're breastfeeding or bottle feeding, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you su...
Leaving the House with a Newborn: Practical Tips
Ever felt like leaving the house with your baby requires the same level of planning as a two-week holiday abroad? You're not alone — and you're definitely not doing anything wrong. In this episode, Charlie shares everything s...
Baby Admin After Birth UK Guide
In this episode, Charlie breaks down the parenting admin that catches so many first-time mums completely off guard — the paperwork, the deadlines, and the government websites nobody warns you about. From registering the birth...
How First Time Parents can get on the Property Ladder (even when it feels impossible) with Financial Advisor | Hannah Wrixen
In this week's special episode, Charlie welcomes her FIRST EVER GUEST — Hannah, a financial advisor with 11 years of experience in the financial sector (9 years in specialist mortgage sector). Together, they unravel the often overwhelmin...
Keeping Love Alive After Baby (and Kids)
In this honest and heartfelt episode, Charlie opens up about what happens to your relationship once babies arrive. Drawing from 13 years of marriage and five children, she shares what worked, what didn't, and what she wishes she'd done differen...
Mum Guilt: Why it never ends (and how to manage it)
In this deeply honest episode, Charlie unpacks mum guilt — when it starts, how it shows up, and why it can feel impossible to shake. From the moment you see those two lines to the daily battles with comparison and self-doubt, Charlie shares her...
I love them but I miss me!
In this heartfelt episode, Charlie opens up about one of motherhood's most unspoken struggles: losing yourself in the process of becoming someone's everything. She shares her own 2am kitchen moment of realisation with her first baby and offers ...
The Night I Became Someone’s Mum
In this deeply personal episode, Charlie opens up about the quiet, overwhelming moment when motherhood truly hit her — not during pregnancy or birth, but in the still of the night, holding her baby when the world was finally quiet. She explores...
Fed is Best: Feeding Choices and Support
In this episode of Chat with Charlie on Mum Matters, Charlie shares honest and compassionate reflections on breastfeeding, bottle feeding, combination feeding, and making baby feeding choices without guilt or pressure. From early feeding strugg...
Birth Partners and Postpartum Boundaries
In this episode of Chat With Charlie on Mum Matters, Charlie shares honest insights on choosing a birth partner, managing visitors after birth, and protecting your recovery in the postpartum period. This episode is perfect for first-time mums p...
Becoming Mum: How to prepare your heart (Not just your hospital bag)
As your due date approaches, the emotional preparation for motherhood can feel just as big as the physical preparation. In this episode, we talk about the mix of feelings before labour and simple ways to prepare your heart and mind for meeting ...