Welcome back to Mum Club 101, your virtual mum club where you come for the parenting truths but stay for the giggles! 🎙️

Episode Overview

This week, Katy opens up about her recent PMDD diagnosis and how she’s navigating the emotions that come with it. We also chat about the emotional rollercoaster of co-regulating with toddlers—because keeping your cool when they’re losing theirs is one of the most personally challenging things in parenting!

Critique of the Week: Mummy Pig’s Pregnancy & What It Says About Modern Parenting

Peppa Pig sent the internet into a frenzy when it was revealed that Mummy Pig is pregnant. But beyond the memes, this moment reflects a bigger conversation about the financial pressures of parenthood and how pregnancy, motherhood, and parenting roles are portrayed in children’s media. From the pressure of juggling modern family life to the financial stress raising kids buts on families, we dive into what this means for modern parents and the messages our kids are absorbing.

International Women’s Day Round-Up: A Year of Celebrating Women

In honour of International Women’s Day, we highlight incredible achievements and moments from the past 12 months that celebrate the power, resilience, and impact of women worldwide. From groundbreaking milestones to inspiring stories, this is a segment full of feel-good wins!

TV recommendation

Simone Biles – Rising, an inspiring look at resilience and mental strength.

Why You Should Listen

✔️ Open and honest discussions about mental health: PMDD and how it affects motherhood
✔️ The emotional toll of co-regulating with toddlers
✔️ A deep dive into media portrayals of motherhood (through the lens of Peppa Pig—who knew?!)
✔️ An uplifting roundup of inspiring women changing the world

What We Mentioned

📺 Simone Biles – Rising, Joy (Netflix)🐷 Peppa Pig and the Mummy Pig pregnancy discussion💜 PMDD: What it is and how it affects mums🌎 International Women’s Day highlights

Connect with Us

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Keywords:

PMDD and motherhood, parenting with PMDD, toddler emotional regulation, Peppa Pig Mummy Pig pregnancy, media portrayals of parenting, International Women’s Day 2025, inspirational women stories, motherhood mental health, parenting challenges.

Welcome back to Mum Club 101, your go-to podcast for real parenting talk, a few unfiltered laughs, and plenty of relatable moments!

Episode Overview

This week, Vicky takes us on her family holiday to Mauritius, sharing the highs, lows, and unexpected chaos of traveling with kids. ✈️🌴 Meanwhile, Katy gets real about motherhood and mental health, opening up about the challenges and the importance of seeking support.

We also have a must-watch TV recommendation for all the thriller lovers—Day Zero on Netflix. 🎥

Critique of the Week: Are Parenting First Aid Social Media Accounts a Double-Edged Sword?

We all want to be prepared for emergencies, but is the rise of first aid & emergency care parenting accounts helping or harming us? We discuss:
✔ The good: Digital first-aid education making life-saving knowledge accessible
✔ The bad: Increased parental anxiety and fear-mongering
✔ The ugly: A warped sense of risk—are these accounts making us hyper-aware of unlikely dangers while overlooking everyday risks?
✔ The balance: How to engage with these accounts without spiraling into anxiety

Why You Should Listen

✔ Parenting travel hacks: Tips for surviving flights & holidays with kids
✔ A real chat on mental health: Navigating motherhood & finding support
✔ Unpopular opinions: Are first-aid parenting accounts helping or harming?
✔ TV Recommendation: Why Day Zero is worth adding to your watchlist

Connect with Us!

📧 Email: mumclub101@gmail.com
📱 Instagram: @MumClub101
🗨️ Use #MumClub101 to join the conversation!
💌 Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode! Your reviews help us reach more parents—thank you! 🌟

Keywords: Parenting podcast, traveling with kids, toddler travel tips, motherhood mental health, parenting anxiety, first aid for parents, social media and parenting, parenting safety tips, digital parental education, Netflix recommendations, Day Zero review

Welcome back to Mum Club 101, your virtual mum club where we keep it real about parenting—no judgment, just laughs!

This week, we’re covering everything from traveling with a toddler (Vicky’s about to board a long-haul flight—send help! ✈️), toddler separation anxiety, and the never-ending debate of structured routines vs. go-with-the-flow parenting.

Critique of the Week: Why Is Surrogacy Still So Controversial?

Lily Collins and her husband just welcomed a baby via surrogacy, sparking a heated debate online. We unpack the mixed reactions, from celebration to backlash, and explore:
✔ The power of stories in normalizing surrogacy
✔ The right to reproductive choice and why this is a deeply personal decision
✔ Ethical considerations—the commercialisation of surrogacy and the potential exploitation of surrogates

Nonsense time:

We dive into the world of strange collectables—think airsickness bags (yes, really 😳) and celebrity hair. Plus, we share some questionable things we’ve hoarded over the years!

Why you should listen:

✔ Parenting hacks: toddler travel must-haves & managing separation anxiety
✔ Honest chat: routine vs. winging it—what actually works?
✔ Pop culture meets parenting: Why is surrogacy still so controversial? Lily Collins’ story and the debate around women’s choices
✔ Laughs guaranteed: from retro diet madness to bizarre collections

Connect With Us:

We’d love to hear your thoughts or experiences!
📧Email us: mumclub101@gmail.com
📱Follow us on Instagram:@MumClub101
🗨️Use #MumClub101 to join the conversation.
💌Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode! Your reviews help us reach more mums—thank you! 🌟

Keywords: Parenting podcast, toddler travel tips, surrogacy debate, Lily Collins baby, celebrity surrogacy, structured vs. relaxed parenting, parenting humor, separation anxiety in toddlers, 1970s Vogue diet, unusual collections