Fifty Shades of Motherhood

"As a mum you always feel guilty" Hello, welcome back, If you are new here, welcome, don't forget to get involved with your stories and hit the like button and click subscribe to never miss another episode. Today on the Fifty Shades of Motherhood podcast, host Carla Lett and guest Katie Mason openly talk about sleep and lack of it after having a baby. We discuss how we are coping with less sleep and how different our experiences are from last time. Links are as follows; Listen to the podcast on audio here www.mybump2baby.com/podcasts/fiftyshadesofmotherhood Follow and connect with us on Instagram www.instagram.com/mybump2baby https://www.instagram.com/koach_katie To sign up for my blogging course, https://course.carlalett.com/ Sign up to the blogging mailing list www.mybump2baby.com/blogsubscribe Thank you for your listening to the podcast. If you are enjoying it and would like to hear more podcasts in the future, you can buy a coffee below to help support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlalett1

"My boobs are 11 years old" Hello, welcome back, If you are new here, welcome, don't forget to get involved with your stories and hit the like button and click subscribe to never miss another episode. Today on the Fifty Shades of Motherhood podcast, host Carla Lett and guest Katie Mason openly talk about body confidence after having a baby. We discuss about our body after babies, we also discuss how we felt during pregnancy and what we do and have done for self-care. The products mentioned; Elastoplast C section plaster https://amzn.to/3YvHYHI Collagen types 1 and 3 https://amzn.to/3ln5dWc Aduna Organic Baobab https://amzn.to/3HM0EvU Comment below and share your experiences. Links are as follows; Listen to the podcast on audio here www.mybump2baby.com/podcasts/fiftyshadesofmotherhood Follow and connect with us on Instagram www.instagram.com/mybump2baby https://www.instagram.com/koach_katie To sign up for my blogging course, https://course.carlalett.com/ Sign up to the blogging mailing list www.mybump2baby.com/blogsubscribe If you are enjoying it and would like to hear more podcasts in the future, you can buy a coffee below to help support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlalett1

"My problem is I'm lazy" Hello, welcome back, If you are new here, welcome, don't forget to get involved with your stories and hit the like button and click subscribe to never miss another episode. Today on the Fifty Shades of Motherhood podcast, host Carla Lett and guest Katie Mason openly talk about health and fitness as a mum and Katie shares her expertise on how to be more healthy when you don’t have much time. We discuss exercising around children, how to eat healthier and stop the dreaded sugar cravings at 3pm and 9pm, Katie also goes in to a lot of detail about things we can do to improve our health. Comment below and share your experiences. Links are as follows; Listen to the podcast on audio here www.mybump2baby.com/podcasts/fiftyshadesofmotherhood Follow and connect with us on Instagram www.instagram.com/mybump2baby https://www.instagram.com/koach_katie To sign up for my blogging course, https://course.carlalett.com/ Sign up to the blogging mailing list www.mybump2baby.com/blogsubscribe If you are enjoying it and would like to hear more podcasts in the future, you can buy a coffee below to help support the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlalett1 #postpartumfitness #postpartumdiet #fitnessmotivation #mummyfitnesschats

"Put something up my bum are you joking?" Welcome to season 4 episode 3 of Fifty Shades of Motherhood. In this episode, I welcome my lovely friend Katie Mason (aka Koach Katie) on to my podcast to chat about our motherhood journeys. In this particular episode, both Katie and I share some funny first stories after having a baby. We also share some funny stories from the public about firsts after having a baby. We discuss everything from the first walk after a c-section, driving home after having a baby, that dreaded first poop and everything in between. This episode is funny, real, raw, uncensored, and unfiltered, and no matter where you are on your parenting journey, we are sure you will enjoy it. If you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes, I would love to hear from you. My Instagram handle is www.instagram.com/mybump2baby.com Katies is www.instagram.com/koach_katie Blogging course - https://course.carlalett.com/ Subscribe to my blogging mailing list www.mybump2baby.com/blogsubscribe Find local pregnancy – pre-school businesses www.mybump2baby.com

“I was pushing with all my might…as soon as the contraction ended he just sucked back in again.” Welcome to season 4 episode 2 of Fifty Shades of Motherhood. In this episode, I welcome my lovely friend Katie Mason (aka Koach Katie) on to my podcast to chat about our motherhood journeys. In this particular episode, both Katie and I share our preferences around c-section and vaginal both (c section vs vaginal birth). We discuss both and delve in to our own personal experiences of both. I share more about why I was glad I was told I had to have a c-section first time around and how not everything goes to plan when it comes to the birth. I also share more about my positive c-section story 2nd time around and why I loved it so much Katies shares her story about her Perineal tear in her first birth and why she chose a c-section second time around, now she has had both she shares what she would choose if she were to have anymore children. This episode is funny, real, raw, uncensored, and unfiltered, and no matter where you are on your parenting journey, we are sure you will enjoy it. If you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes, I would love to hear from you. My Instagram handle is www.instagram.com/mybump2baby.com Katies is www.instagram.com/koach_katie Blogging course - https://course.carlalett.com/ Subscribe to my blogging mailing list www.mybump2baby.com/blogsubscribe Find local pregnancy – pre-school businesses www.mybump2baby.com #ttc #pertnealtear #4thdegreetear #emeergencycsection #plannedcsection #positivecsection

"They forgot to take my coil out!" Welcome to season 4 episode 1 of Fifty Shades of Motherhood. In this season, I welcome my lovely friend Katie Mason (aka Koach Katie) on to my podcast to chat about our motherhood journeys. In this particular episode, both Katie and I share our personal fertility stories on trying to conceive. Katie reveals a shocking story with an important message that reminds you to get checked if you are trying for a baby and it isn't happening as fast as you would have hoped. This episode is funny, real, raw, uncensored, and unfiltered, and no matter where you are on your parenting journey, we are sure you will enjoy it. If you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes, I would love to hear from you. My Instagram handle is www.instagram.com/mybump2baby.com Katies is www.instagram.com/koach_katie Blogging course - https://course.carlalett.com/ Subscribe to my blogging mailing list www.mybump2baby.com/blogsubscribe

Welcome to Season 4 of Fifty Shades of Motherhood! This series we are welcoming Carla's friend Katie Mason, to sit down and chat all about motherhood, the good, the bad and the UGLY!!! This podcast promotes real mum talk with honest, raw, real, uncensored, unfiltered chats with honest thoughts and feelings whilst navigating life as mums. If you have any questions you would like us to ask, or topics you want us to discuss get in contact : Instagram: @mybump2baby @fiftyshadesofmotherhoodpodcast

"We have your biopsy results back...its cancer." Welcome back to Season 3 of Fifty Shades of Motherhood! This week Carla talks to the brave Keisha Chadwick. Keisha discusses how she discovered a lump whilst pregnant and learning that she had breast cancer shortly after giving birth. For more information and the link to her Go Fund Me please click here: https://www.mybump2baby.com/podcasts/fiftyshadesofmotherhood/breast-cancer-during-pregnancy

"My heart stopped, my lungs collapsed and my kidneys stopped working." Welcome back to Season 3 of Fifty Shades of Motherhood! This week Carla talks to the incredible Sameera Kahn. Sameera opens up about her getting Covid whilst pregnant and being induced into a coma to save hers and her babies life. If you have more questions about Covid-19 and pregnancy check out our Youtube video where we ask Dr Anita Raja about Covid and the vaccine : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPnMoay2bbU&t=13s

"He was very Jekyll and Hyde...he was nasty." Please note this episode discusses abuse and references suicide. Welcome back to Season 3 of Fifty Shades of Motherhood! This week Carla talks to a brave guest who wishing to remain anonymous. They discuss the cycle of her being in an emotional and mentally abusive relationship and how she left with help and support. If you or someone you know is experiencing something similar discussed in todays episode, please use the links below: Home - Women's Aid (womensaid.org.uk) Domestic violence - Refuge Charity - Domestic Violence Help What is Domestic Violence? · Information Guides · NCDV Home | Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline (nationaldahelpline.org.uk) Domestic abuse: how to get help - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

"There is more to life than housework" Welcome back to Season 3 of Fifty Shades of Motherhood and The My Bump 2 Baby Expert Podcast! This week in a special crossover episode Carla talks to Sunday Times Best Seller Gem Bray aka The Organised Mum about how she turned her anxieties around motherhood into an amazing brand. She discusses her app TOMM, upcoming journal, and much more! For further information, show notes and the episode on our website please visit: https://www.mybump2baby.com/podcasts/fiftyshadesofmotherhood/the-organised-mum

“It was a shock to the system when I had to put a bra on and do the school run!” Welcome back to Season 3 of Fifty Shades of Motherhood! This week Carla talks to Janina Brocklesby about their feelings and possibly anxieties about life after lockdown and how lockdown has made them reflect on aspects of their life.

“It's one of those things, where you think it won't ever happen to you.” Welcome back to Season 3 of Fifty Shades of Motherhood! This week Carla talks to Lauren Back about her very recent experience with Sepsis shortly after giving birth to her baby boy.

"Mummy why are you bouncing on the bed like that?" Welcome back to Fifty Shades of Motherhood Season 3! A podcast with real, honest, and raw chats on any topic around parenting with no judgment . Brought to you by your host Carla Lett, founder of My Bump 2 Baby. This week Carla talks with her friend Melanie O’Brien about something that is on our minds but we don't speak about enough…Sex! From sex before kids, to after, and everything in between.

"I was ten cm dilated...I was twenty eight weeks!" This week Carla is joined by Rachael Hickson, in the build-up to World Prematurity Day on November 17th. Having both had premature babies, they get together to share their stories and experiences in the hopes to reassure and offer support to other mothers going through something similar. Here is the episode on our website: https://www.mybump2baby.com/podcasts/fiftyshadesofmotherhood/premature-baby

“He punched me square in the face…that was a real turning point” Today, Carla is joined by Edwina Clark who bravely shares her story about suffering domestic abuse. Spanning over a decade, she explains how she felt, what happened, and how she finally managed to escape with her two children. Please note this episode discusses physical, verbal, mental, financial, and sexual abuse. If you are affected by the topics discussed please use the links below to seek help: 24hr National Domestic Abuse Helpline Freephone: 0808 2000 247 (24 hours) refuge.org.uk

"Someone just walked through me" This week we take a break from our usual motherhood stories and give you a Halloween special! Carla and her cousin Stephanie talk about the spooky and haunted happenings they have experienced. Two mums having a spooky chat, as Halloween isn't just for the kids. Happy Halloween!

"This horrible period is over!" Following World Menopause Day, Carla is joined by Fiona Legge, who opens up about her journey with PMDD. She talks honestly about how going through menopause early and having a hysterectomy, changed her life and overall wellbeing. Please note suicide is referenced in this episode.

"You will look back and...realise this was the turning point for you" Carla is joined this week by Amy Downes, from Content Planning Wizard, who discusses being made redundant whilst pregnant. She discusses how she coped with having to start again whilst being a mum and shares advice for other mums who have found themselves in this situation.

"Birth plan...ripped up...out the window" Today Carla is joined by first time mum and founder of Babber Box, Phoebe Mills, who talks about giving birth to her little boy in April during the peak of the pandemic. Phoebe discusses her last minute decision to move back up North, at 37 weeks pregnant, just before lockdown struck and how her experience was during these strange times.