Mum Tribe Ireland

Are you eco conscious? It's one bandwagon we are happy to jump on, but what can you swap out in your day to day life to help the planet? Eco Ellen tells us what (not) to do! As always we love to see and hear you listening to our podcast so make sure to tag us on social media @mumtribeireland and tell us what you think!

If you could send a letter to your 16 year old self, what would you say? Find out what we went with! You can follow us at @mumtribeireland on Facebook and Instagram, @melenellen on Instagram and @mumtribeire on Twitter

Let's talk bugs, no not the kind your children trail in after a roll around in the Autumn leaves - we are talking those horrible tummy upsets that really knock you and the family for six. With kids back at school it's inevitable that they will pick up minor illnesses and spread them to other members of the family. Dr. Laura joins us to talk about how we can treat tummy bugs, and gives us a run down of her bathroom cupboard essentials including the brand new rehydration and probiotic treatment Diacare from MyProFamily which has kindly sponsored this episode.

Is your life one big schedule of cooking, cleaning up, doling out snacks, grocery shopping and cajoling the family to try something new? Us too. Listen up, you aren't alone! As always we love to see and hear you listening to our podcast so make sure to tag us on social media @mumtribeireland and tell us what you think!

Fears - we all have them. Right now things are so up in the air, with loads of changes in all aspects of our lives. We talk frankly about explaining tough topics to our kids, and how we cope with our own fears. As always, we love hearing from you. Email us at mumtribeireland@gmail.com or tag us if you're listening on your facebook and instagram using @mumtribeireland

Insta v Reality. What you see isn't always what you get, are we right? We love to hear from you! Email us at mumtribeireland@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @mumtribeireland

Covid has changed EVERYTHING! Including date nights and socializing - listen to how Ellen and Erica have navigated date nights in our new normal life! If you would like to add to the conversation you can contact us at: @mumtribeireland on Instagram and Facebook @mumtribeire on Twitter Or email us at mumtribeireland@gmail.com

We know how stressful being pregnant can be - add in the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and it brings a whole new layer of worry to a sensitive time. Are you pregnant at the moment? We would love to hear your pregnancy/birth stories through the pandemic. If you would like to get your experience featured you can email us at mumtribeireland@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @mumtribeireland and @melenellen Twitter @mumtribeire Website mumtribeireland.com

Season 3 is here and we are delighted to be back! Ellen is still with child, Erica is still trying to cope with hers, life is still going on as normal as it can considering we are still living with covid. This episode we are chatting about plans - making them, breaking them and adjusting them as restrictions are put in place and removed again! Plus Ellen has some top tips for mamas at the end of their pregnancy tether - how to get the baba out! As usual we would love to hear from you if you enjoyed the episode. Please subscribe, rate and review so we can get in to even more peoples pod-sphere! Get in touch with us on social @mumtribeireland and @melenellen or email us at mumtribeireland@gmail.com

This week Ellen and I chat about our image - no, we aren't totally weak for ourselves or coming to preach to you about body positivity. We are talking about the times you've looked in the mirror and not felt happy, or your body changes almost all of a sudden and you don't remember how it got that way. Ellen's preggers, Erica's not - there's a whole lot of body chat in this one. We would love to hear from you if you enjoy the pod, get in touch with us @mumtribeireland or drop us an email at mumtribeireland@gmail.com

We recorded a really interesting episode with Sheena Horgan, CEO of Drinkaware a few weeks ago. Throughout lockdown most of us have enjoyed a tipple or two, but when does a drink go from a relaxing vino on the couch after a long day to a coping mechanism to deal with stress? We talk about role modelling, habits, and what's a correct alcohol measure! We would love to chat about drinking more - why is it such a taboo subject/does it really matter if you drink or not? And how does it affect your life! Head over to @mumtribeireland to join in on the discussion.

Ireland is coming out of lockdown, are we happy or are we nervy? Living alongside the virus and life after isolation. Click to listen!

Black Lives Matter has affected everyone, be it people of colour who have been subjected to racism. Or white people who are only now waking up to the severity of the issue in Ireland. We need to talk about it. Also, we know that we are two privileged white women discussing this topic, we are open to being corrected or guided on anything we've mentioned in this podcast. You can get in touch with us at mumtribeireland@gmail.com Some fantastic accounts we spoke about on the pod that you can find on Instagram are: @yasminoconnor.blog @black_andirish @irishblackowned @musicbyloah @roohiamber @juveeproductions @nadinereid @ericacody

In this episode Erica chats to Sinead Kavanagh of The Beautiful Truth. Sinead has been a favourite on social media for a long time, with her honest product reviews and real account of motherhood, being diagnosed and beating cancer plus everything in between. *PSA: The audio quality on Erica's part of the podcast isn't what we usually put out there. There's a reason why Ellen is always the techy one :)

We unintentionally recorded the podcast with all the subjects we've been told to avoid: Sustainability, Religion, School and Gender. Put the kettle on for this one, and remember this is just our opinion. We always value others take on sensitive topics so we would really like to hear your feedback on this episode. You can email us at mumtribeireland@gmail.com to get in touch. Get social with the tribe: @mumtribeireland on Facebook and Instagram mumtribeireland.com Or join one of our groups here: https://linktr.ee/Mumtribe

We were so delighted to have Sharon from Our Wheely Big Journey on the podcast. If you aren't following Sharon already you need to check her out - her TikTok's give us life and her stories will make you laugh out loud! For now, put on the kettle and get ready for a giggle. Follow us: Instagram & Facebook @mumtribeireland Visit us: mumtribeireland.com Email us: mumtribeireland@gmail.com

This week we had a chat with Dr Laura GP, about coronavirus, skincare and pregnancy before Laura welcomes her new baby this week! Plus the struggle is real as we have first world problems with household appliances, checking our privilege as we speak!

Why the relationships with our families are driving us insaaanne! We chat clothes: Ellen can't find a decent maternity outfit and Erica is still banging on about pyjama's and lounge wear. Suggestions of good places to shop online are very welcome! Plus we want to hear whats the funniest/weirdest thing you've had to deal with since lockdown began! @mumtribeireland on instagram and facebook www.mumtribeireland.com mumtribeireland@gmail.com

So..... one of us has been cooking a very special bun in the oven. But who is it? You have to listen to find out! Contact us at mumtribeireland@gmail.com if you would like to get involved with the podcast, and follow us at @mumtribeireland on facebook and instagram! Ellen is over at @mellenellen on insta!

When your child hates you, why cocooning is confusing our children and and other musings of two wrecked mums. Follow @mumtribeireland on Facebook and Instagram Get in touch, email us at mumtribeireland@gmail.com

It's been a long time coming, but we are finally back with series two of the Mum Tribe Podcast! Like typical friends we talk about everything that's been going around our stressed out isolated heads: Ellen's celeb connections and weird crushes Why we love good looking health-fluencers on instagram And lots of weird and wonderful chats in between! You can follow @mumtribeireland on facebook and instagram Visit mumtribeireland.com Subscribe to our newsletter or join one of our many online groups here: https://linktr.ee/Mumtribe

We go where not many have been, Ellen's ladygarden and surrounding areas. Diarmuid Galvin would be in his element! Pelvic floors get a serious hammering during, before and after having kids - we want to hear about yours. Or are you a healthcare professional who would like to come on and talk all about it? Get in touch! Insta: @mumtribeireland FB: @mumtribeireland Email: mumtribeireland@gmail.com

We recorded this a while back, where we are talked all about self care and gender roles - why men can't use a laundry bin, how the mental load is a real thing and our dream night in! Who does what in your house? Get in touch! Insta: @mumtribeireland FB: @mumtribeireland Email: mumtribeireland@gmail.com

Erica & Ellen are back! Talking hairy heads, potty training tips from two clueless mums and a trip down memory lane chatting about all the retro sweets Erica was never allowed to eat. It's a good'un - prepare for a lot of mutley laughing and innuendo's. If you enjoy our podcast we would love for you to subscribe to us! More people can find us this way, and a cheeky review is always welcome too! Plus if you listened today and want to share the lol's with friends then tag us in your insta stories: @mumtribeireland @melenellen

Triona from Mammy to Munchkins joins Ellen this week to tell us all about her birth story! Would you like to share your story? Contact us: mumtribeireland@gmail.com Insta: @mumtribeireland @melenellen FB: @mumtribeireland Twitter: @mumtribeire

Ellen chatted to Niamh from themammyblog.ie all about her rollercoaster pregnancy. Not only has she dealt with pupps rash but she also has expereinced circumvallate placenta, all while parenting a toddler and trying to live life! We are always looking for stories to share and topics to discuss, get in touch with us through our social channels: Instagram: @mumtribeireland and @melenellen Facebook: @mumtribeireland Twitter: @mumtribeire mumtribeireland.com

Niamh from themammyblog.ie has had a rollercoaster of a pregnany, dealing with pupps rash and circumvallate placenta all while parenting a toddler and trying to live her life. Shes almost on the final countdown now, something we are sure shes delighted about! Do you have an interesting pregnancy story? Share it with us on our social channels: Instagram: @mumtribeireland and @melenellen Facebook: @mumtribeireland Twitter: @mumtribeire mumtribeireland.com

We were so happy to have Niamh from The Mammy Blog on the podcast to chat about her life as a writer and her second pregnancy. Niamh has had some curve balls thrown at her when expecting, dealing with pupps rash and circumvallate placenta while parenting a toddler and living life! We are always looking for stories to share and topics to discuss, get in touch with us through our social channels: Instagram: @mumtribeireland and @melenellen Facebook: @mumtribeireland Twitter: @mumtribeire mumtribeireland.com

We have a guest! The lovely Niamh from themammyblog.ie joins Ellen to chat about her birth, what she wishes she had done differently and why it changed her life! We are always looking for stories to share and topics to discuss, get in touch with us through our social channels: Instagram: @mumtribeireland and @melenellen Facebook: @mumtribeireland Twitter: @mumtribeire mumtribeireland.com

Hands up who's tired? That's all of us then! From the newborn haze of no sleep to sleep deprivation hallucinations - we talk about possibly one of the hardest parts of motherhood! We would love to hear from mum's about your motherhood experience, be it mental health experience, fertility, breastfeeding, adoption and everything in between! Get in touch with us: Instagram: @mumtribeireland @melenellen Facebook: @mumtribeireland Twitter: @mumtribeire Email: mumtribeireland@gmail.com

If you could describe motherhood in five words, what would you say? Maddening, exhausting, rewarding?? Real life mums shared their descriptions with us on Instagram, and we are sharing them this week! Listen in to see if yours was included! We are always looking for stories to share and topics to discuss, get in touch with us through our social channels: Instagram: @mumtribeireland and @melenellen Facebook: @mumtribeireland Twitter: @mumtribeire mumtribeireland.com

It's that time of year again!! We scrimp and save (or run to the nearest Credit Union) to fund our annual family holiday. It can be a foreign trip or a staycation - but we come at trips away with kids from two very different standpoints. Have you wanted to down a bottle of sangria or literally buried your head in the sand because you've spent thousands on a family trip to 'make memories' and your children would rather be at home watching tv? Or do you think holidays with kids is the best time of the year? Tell us what you think! Email: mumtribeireland@gmail.com Follow: @mumtribeireland on Instagram and Facebook Tweet: @mumtribeire with your reactions We would LOVE you to rate and review us, subscribe and share with your friends too x

Recorded right after the last #mumtribesocial - Strong Mums at Riot Fitness Rathcoole, the wonderful Martina from Fit Mna joined us to chat about women's health and why our pelvic floor is so important We also chatted about how exercise can boost your mood, give you more energy and how breathing can help your core!

*Parental Guidance* If you can't tell from the title this podcast is all about doing the deed after a baby. Even thinking about it makes us want to clench! It's hard to relax when you've been through the mill - be it a vaginal birth or C section. We both had very different experiences, we would love to hear yours! Instagram @mumtribeireland, @melenellen Facebook: @mumtribeireland Twitter: @mumtribeire

Fear of missing out, or joy of missing out? What camp are you in? Have you hung up your stillettos and fake eyelash glue for pyjamas that wash well and a bottle of vino on the couch every Saturday night? Follow us on Instagram @mumtribeireland @melenellen Facebook: @mumtribeireland Twitter: @mumtribeire Want to contribute? Email mumtribeireland@gmail.com

Lets be honest, life after kids is nothing like life pre-babies. We are chatting all about how we met our husbands, why our Saturday nights have gone from nights out to nights on the couch. Oh and there's some noughties nostalgia as Erica remembers what classy Cork establishments she frequented with fake I.Ds.

When it goes from just the two of you, to a family of three life can change in a huge way. Friendships, dynamics between family members and your relationship can really suffer. How did you find having a baby changed your relationship? Tell us over on: Instagram @mumtribeireland Facebook @mumtribeireland Twitter: @mumtribeire

We've all experienced it at one time, feeling hugely guilty about something we have or haven't done since becoming a mum. Whether its screen time, the type of food we feed our children, feeling bad about spending time away for them or just doubting every single thing we do as a mother! It's a head melter! Continue the conversation on: Instagram: @mumtribeireland Facebook: @mumtribeireland Twitter: @mumtribeire

Every baby needs to be fed right? But what happens when your feeding option doesn't work out? We talk about formula and breast feeding and the issues we faced while trying to do our best as new mums. What do you think, is fed best?

Everyone tells you about having kids, how to feed them, put them to sleep, bathe them. But no-one tells you how difficult it is to leave your child for the first time - for a night out, going back to work or needing to take some time for yourself. Ellen & I have very different views on childcare, so we would love to hear your feedback about your experience! Find your tribe to support and empower you: Instagram @mumtribeireland Facebook @mumtribeireland Twitter @mumtribeire mumtribeireland@gmail.com

Welcome back everyone! We are so excited to introduce our very first guest, Saoirse Findlay who is one of Ireland's up and coming Insta-Interior talents. Saoirse not only creates gorgeous spaces @shinnyscaf, she's also hilarious and joined us to share her birth story with us. I mean, she viewed a house WHILE HAVING CONTRACTIONS! so we think its a must listen to episode! Like it? Please follow us, drop us a DM on Instagram or via email mumtribeireland@gmail.com and share the track with a mama who could do with a giggle!

Mum Tribe Podcast - EP 2 Mental Health In this episode we chat about our own experiences of juggling mental health whilst entering in to motherhood. It hasn't been easy, theres been counselling, medication and life changes but if it wasnt for all those things we wouldnt be here to talk about it today. Lets get the conversation going and support each other. If you would like to share your story just email us at mumtribeireland@gmail.com Find us on Instagram: @mumtribeireland @melenellen Facebook: @mumtribeireland Twitter @mumtribeire www.mumtribeireland.com

Mum Tribe Podcast - EP 2 The Birth Story one. We would love to hear about your birth experience, if you would like to get involved just email us at mumtribeireland@gmail.com Find us on Instagram: @mumtribeireland @melenellen

Mum Tribe Podcast - EP 1 Introducing the Mum Tribe Podcast hosted by Erica & Ellen Find out why we started the podcast, how Mum Tribe came about, and loads more! @mumtribeireland @melenellen