Podcasts about mother pukka

Irish actor Caitríona Balfe was nominated for a Bafta for her performance in Kenneth Branagh's film Belfast and is also known to many as Claire in time travel drama series Outlander. Caitríona joins Nuala McGovern in the studio to discuss her latest role in new film The Amateur, playing a Russian spy alongside Rami Malek. There has been a "significant increase" in the number of female swimmers having indecent images taken of them in changing rooms whilst competing in the elite level of the sport, according to a leaked report. The Times newspaper has seen a report by the sport's governing body Swim England which states that pictures have been taken using camera phones over or under cubicles. Nuala is joined by BBC Sport correspondent Laura Scott and Mhairi Maclennan, CEO of Kyniska Advocacy, which supports women and victims of abuse in sport. The latest figures on child maintenance show there is currently £690m unpaid, leaving thousands of children without the financial support they are entitled to. Critics argue that the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) is failing to use its legal powers, while the Government says enforcement measures are improving. As an inquiry by the cross-party House of Lords Public Services committee calls for evidence, we look at how unpaid child maintenance can be used as a form of economic abuse. Nuala hears from Sam Smethers, Chair of the charity Surviving Economic Abuse, and a survivor whose ex-partner used the system to control her.A new exhibition called Curious Cures at Cambridge University Library explores medicine in the medieval era. Dozens of unique medical manuscripts, recipes, cures and guides to healthy living from the 14th and 15th centuries are on display. To discuss women's role in medieval medicine, Nuala is joined by the exhibition's curator and medieval manuscripts specialist, Dr James Freeman.Grammy award-winning singer Chappell Roan has been causing a stir with some comments she made about motherhood on the podcast Call Her Daddy. The 27-year-old singer said her friends her age who have kids "are in hell", adding "I actually don't know anyone who's happy and has children at this age." So is motherhood worth it - or is Chappell Roan right? Anna Whitehouse, also known as Mother Pukka, is a campaigner and mum of five. She joins us to discuss. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Sarah Jane Griffiths

In part 3, Anna Whitehouse and Dr Alex look at mental health and the whole family. Anna and Alex discuss how to talk to children about mental health, Anna shares a great tip on how to get your children to open up more and the importance of apologising and owning up to your own mistakes as a parent. Follow @mother_pukkaYou can find support for postpartum depression at www.mind.org.ukFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex's book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 2, Anna Whitehouse explains the best way anyone can support a new mum in the postpartum fog that commonly occurs.Anna shares the reality of postpartum depression, useful and tangible tips on how anyone can support a new parent and the importance of discussing everyone's sex education with both boys and girls.Plus, Alex describes what it's like to deliver a baby via c-section!Follow @mother_pukkaYou can find support for postpartum depression at www.mind.org.ukFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex's book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna Whitehouse, aka Mother Pukka, is a broadcaster, journalist and campaigner who is a leading voice for all parents in the UK. In this episode, Anna joins Dr Alex George to discuss the reality parenting has on your mental health and why it's integral everyone has an understanding, whether they have children or not. In part 1, Anna explains the stark difference of attitudes around maternity in the UK and abroad; she shares tips on how to be a great team with your partner when you have a newborn baby and the driving force behind her incredible FlexAppeal campaign. Follow @mother_pukkaYou can find support for postpartum depression at www.mind.org.ukFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex's book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to friend and owner of Mill Road, Carly Claydon-Davies about her One Thing; how hitting rock bottom can become a gift.Carly Claydon-Davies is the founder of Mill Road - an award-winning production company that produces films that drive change, create conversation and shift mindsets.Mill Road have produced viral videos for Mother Pukka's Flex Appeal campaign and won the 2023 Charity Film Awards for ‘Birth in Lockdown', a film for Pregnant Then Screwed.Carly is a mum of two and worked for over a decade in the film industry before founding Mill Road after a series of unexpected events turned her life upside down.You can follow Carly on Instagram too. 

For this live recording of the podcast, which took place at the London Edition hotel, Emma sits down with broadcaster, writer and campaigner, Anna Whitehouse, otherwise known as Mother Pukka. Anna is the Sunday Times best-selling author of Parenting the Sh*t out of Life, Where's My Happy Ending? and Underbelly and in 2015 she started the platform Mother Pukka to share the trials and tribulations of parenthood and beyond. She also hosts the podcast Dirty Mother Pukka with her best friend Polly. In this episode, Anna speaks candidly about finding love again after her recent divorce; the extraordinary and ordinary experience of motherhood ('both things can be true at once'); the success of her campaign to change the law on Flexible working; her greatest lesson in love and, of course, and how to give the 'perfect' handjob.... *Apologies in advance for the sound quality in this episode, there were tech issues on the night that were beyond our control. If you'd like to attend a live recording of the podcast, follow up on Insta @emmalouiseboynton and subscribe to the Sex Talks Substack here to keep up-to-date on upcoming shows.

Hot on the heels of a UK Budget announcement that promised to boost the childcare offer for working families, host Claer Barrett marks International Women's Day by speaking to a panel of experts about the true cost of childcare, and how investing in this “essential infrastructure” could boost the UK economy as well as helping to close the gender pay and gender pensions gap.On the panel are ‘Flex Appeal' campaigner Anna Whitehouse, known to her social media audience as Mother Pukka, Joeli Brearley, childcare campaigner and founder of the charity ‘Pregnant Then Screwed', and Maike Currie, who spearheads Hargreaves Lansdown's ‘Financially Fearless' female investing campaign. This episode is a recording of an event organised by FLIC, the FT's financial literacy and inclusion campaign.For more tips on how to organise your money, sign up to Claer's email series 'Sort Your Financial Life Out With Claer Barrett' at FT.com/moneycourseFor more on FLIC, see www.ftflic.com If you would like to be a guest on a future episode of Money Clinic, email us at money@ft.com or send Claer a DM on social media — she's @ClaerB on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.Want more?Check out Claer's column, What women want their financial future to look like.Listen to more episodes, such as Mind the gap! What women need to know about investing, Childcare in crisis and more.Presented by Claer Barrett. Produced by Tamara Kormornick and Persis Love. Our executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Sound design by Breen Turner, with original music from Metaphor Music. Cheryl Brumley is the FT's global head of audio.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mother Pukka founder Anna Whitehouse and Radio 1 presenter Lauren Layfield make their highly anticipated debuts as ‘Sidebar Sidekicks' today, joining head honcho Richard Arnold for a weird and wonderful chat about all things showbiz. On this week's episode, the reality star facing a harsh reality - inside Ekin Su's Celebrity Big Brother blunder and her co-star Louis Walsh not giving a toss! The gang also talk Coronation Street Casanova Ken Barlow and his upcoming cuddles on the cobbles but do we want to see people snogging in their 90's? Also on the menu, the return of Bake Off and who should be the next Bond!This is The Sidebar!Cheeky but never rude, saucy but never lewd, we're the one stop shop for the best in celebrity gossip. TV news and celebrity gossip. We'll be ready on your device for your commute home every single Monday! All you have to do is hit the follow button!So get in touch - We'd love to hear from you! Have you got a question for Richard and the gang? A burning desire to find out what underwear Bobby wears for example? Email podcasts@mailmetromedia.co.uk – leave a comment in the Spotify comments or maybe even a Whatsapp message or voice note on +44 (0)7796657512 starting your message with the word ‘Sidebar' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trish and Lorraine are back with an advice-filled new season full of midlife inspiration and their unique brand of ‘knowledgeable nit-wittery'. This week they tackle divorce and how to do it successfully with author, broadcaster and parenting campaigner Anna Whitehouse, aka Mother Pukka. Anna explains how she knew her marriage was over, the steps she took to have the best divorce she could for her daughters, the unique theory of 'nesting' for separated parents and her plans for what happens next. Plus: Culture Club - brilliant things to see/watch/do in 2024; snowy bin wins & a nostalgic ‘ping' (you have to listen now just to find out what that is, right?) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna Whitehouse, also known as Mother Pukka, joined us at our Money Matters Festival 2022. Anna is a leading advocate for flexible working through her 'Flex Appeal' campaign. Anna opens up about her journey, offering fantastic insights into how to become an activist in your own right. She also discusses what she would ask our Prime Minister, and what her new manifesto is all about. Understanding money is the key to financial wealth, and that's precisely where we come in. The Wallet explores every financial topic under the sun, from picking stocks and paying off debt to financial bubbles and alternative investments. It's all jargon and judgement free, and you'll come away from every episode with tools to multiply your money and make it work for you.Every other week we answer your questions, so if you want to ask us anything drop us a DM on any of our platforms!Hosted by former private equity analyst, author of You're Not Broke, You're Pre-Rich, and Vestpod founder, Emilie Bellet.CONNECT WITH VESTPODTickets for Money Matters Festival 2024: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vestpod-festival-2024-money-matters-take-charge-of-your-financial-future-tickets-796090186177?To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcast(at)vestpod.comIf you want to read the main takeaways from the episodes, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.vestpod.com/subscribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vestpod/ Article: https://www.vestpod.com/news/money-matters-festival-2022-keynote-mother-pukka DISCLAIMERWe are not certified financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. You are advised to consult with an independent financial advisor for advice on your specific circumstances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023 has been huge for Anna Whitehouse, also known as Mother Pukka. She's been fighting for flexible working rights for eight years and last week it was announced that her bill will become law in 2024. Her Heart FM radio show is going from strength to strength with over 11 million listeners. She's also written a pair of books about childcare and flexible working called Divide and Conquer - and the person with whom she wrote these books is her soon-to-be ex-husband. And they are plotting a loving divorce. It can't be easy writing, working, being an activist whilst also negotiating the dying embers of a marriage. So many plates spinning. We talk about why hers isn't the traditional happy ending, but there is happiness, there is Hinge and there is the realisation that what she has really been fighting for is choice. Happy Christmas everyone…see you on the other side... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Bright Minds, my guest today is Gemma Hill, a Heart FM radio presenter whose maternity leave was covered by non other than the formidable Anna Whitehouse AKA Mother Pukka but even still she says, maternity leave was still pretty terrifying. We talk about:Not being instantly delighted that you're pregnant3am worries about going on maternity leaveHaving a bl**dy brilliant maternity leave coverMiscarriageHow staying in touch with work can reduce anxiety about going backGemma started on air age 20 on stations around the Midlands and the North, before hanging up her headphones to pursue what she calls “a real job.” She was a national sales manager for a construction company for 6 years living in London with a stable job, a pension, maternity pay, but binned it off to chase the dream again when she was offered a job in Birmingham on the Free radio Breakfast show (for which she did her demo in Pat Sharp's towel cupboard.) After a couple of years she made her move to Heart, where she did the breakfast show across the west midlands for 3 years before moving to Drive. That's where she is today and where she was when she found she was having a (surprise) of a lock down baby. MORE FOR YOU DM Jessica on instagram @comebackcommuk Join a free expert 'Comeback Conversation' Q&A event Read Mothers Work! How to Get a Grip on Guilt and Make a Smooth Return to Work by Jessica Chivers. Watch five coachees talk about working with us Tell your HR team about Comeback Community with this 1 minute explainer film

It's a special episode this week, recorded at Squiggly Careers Live on October 17th. In this recording, you'll hear Helen and Sarah talk to Anna Whitehouse (aka Mother Pukka), Lucy Aylen (Founder of Never Fully Dressed) and Peter Komolafe (financial expert). Together they discuss how to build communities, the things which drain and drives you and your how your mindset influences your approach to financial management.More ways to learn about Squiggly Careers:1.Sign up for our Squiggly Careers Skills Sprint: https://bit.ly/scskills-sprint 2.Download our Squiggly Careers PodBook: https://rb.gy/orb0n53. Sign-up for PodMail, a weekly summary of the latest squiggly career tools https://rb.gy/2xyo8i4. Read our books 'The Squiggly Career' and 'You Coach You' https://www.amazingif.com/books/If you have any questions or feedback (which we love!) you can email us at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the summer host, Verena Hefti MBE is taking a short break from interviewing to spend time with her family. We'll be revisiting some of the most popular episodes of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast for you to enjoy.This week we invite you to re-visit the 2020 episode with Anna Whitehouse (also known as Mother Pukka) who talks about setting up her flex appeal campaign and why she has pioneered change in flexible working.The wonderful news is since recording the podcast with Anna the law has changed because of this incredible campaigning. When the Flexible Working Bill passes Royal Assent it will mean ALL workers have the legal right to request flexible working from day one with their company.Congratulations to Anna and all involved in #FlexAppeal.Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe, it really makes a difference.

TW: This episode mentions miscarriage, if you'd prefer not to listen please skip 10:45 - 11:00. This week Sarah Jayne Dunn is joined by Mother Pukka herself, Anna Whitehouse! Anna and her husband Matt confronted their own relationship through their book ‘Where's My Happy Ending' and she shares some incredible tips that you can apply to your own relationship if you're searching to keep that spark alive. Anna shares the greatest relationship advice she's received which came from Britain's oldest fisherman, plus she reveals the reason why men often visit the Red Light District before work. Anna also offers tips on staying connected with your partner, how to navigate sex after having kids, and Sarah reveals shocking listener stories of trying to be intimate when you've got little ones running around. @mother_pukka @dirtymotherpukka @hotandbothered_podcast @sarahjaynedunn 

Welcome to Her Ambitious Career, the personal branding and success podcast for ambitious corporate women who expect more from their careers.My guest today is Clare Mullarkey who is a Trademark Attorney based in UK, who also happens to be a mum. :)This conversation was sparked by an article posted by Anna Whitehouse (check out her blog: Mother Pukka ) who is on a very vocal crusade in UK to highlight the inequity surrounding part time work and campaigns for flexible working for all.Anna pointed out in her article that "part-time doesn't also mean being part-arsed or part-talented" and is a sentiment Clare and I both deeply agree with... and so are bringing our conversation to you today!We are talking about :Some of the experiments with flexible working being tested right nowHow the Covid pandemic has helped us redefine what 'working' looks likeLooking at productivity rather than the timeframes you workBoundaries and how important it is to be transparent about your hoursHow having personal values met (such as being a present mum) actually makes you better at your jobHow we are all defined by so much more than just our jobsAnd how part-time or working post-children doesn't make women less ambitious...And a whole lot more! Clare says:"Society is now coming at this from different angles: the traditional part-timer working mum and this new concept of the 4-day working week across an entire company. "We need to be transparent about the hours we work - for example putting those hours in your email signature -  because sharing those boundaries is important." *****Host Bio:Rebecca Allen is a Career Success Coach for ambitious women looking to land dream career opportunities. She has worked over the last 10 years with clients from companies including ANZ Bank, Origin Energy, J.P. Morgan and Coca-Cola Amatil and loves getting those excited phone calls from clients saying they've been promoted, have negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. Find Rebecca: www.illuminategrowth.com.auWant a promotion? Get: 'The 7 Habits of Female Execs Who Get Promoted'> Book a free 15-minute Career Strategy Call> Connect on Linkedin> Join our facebook group 'Career Success for Ambitious Women' To read more about Anna Whitehouse, FlexAppeal and flexible working for all, go to her blog Mother Pukka 

This week, the girls chat to Anna Whitehouse, AKA Mother Pukka. Anna is an incredible writer, campaigner and radio host, and is the founder of the Flex Appeal campaign, calling for all workers to be entitled to flexible working. This conversation took some twists and very unexpected turns, with Anna's quick wit and brilliant sense of humour peppered throughout. Everyone could benefit from flexible working, not just mothers, and Anna shares how...Follow Anna on Instagram @mother_pukkaFollow us on Instagram @shouldideletethatEmail us at shouldideletethatpod@gmail.comProduced & edited by Daisy GrantMusic by Alex Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you are a working parent and haven't heard of Anna Whitehouse (aka Mother Pukka) you must have been living under a rock. Anna is an author, editor, podcast host and founder of Flex Appeal campaign fighting for flexible working for all. I knew I had to talk to Anna on the show, as lack of flexible working is one of the top reasons women leave the workforce and do not rise through the ranks (something I care about very very much). To be clear her campaign is for everyone, not just women. We talk about how having kids is not a choice, miscarrying at your desk, closing the gender pay gap, the archaic dinosaurs that won't see the light of day about flexible working, and what you can do to help. Anna is so passionate, she had me in tears at the end, as she talked about her own mother. It triggered me, as how my mother was treated had a massive impact on my approach to work especially about being financially independent. I hope this podcast gives you hope that there are people in your corner fighting to make a change, and that you can make a change too. ------------------------------- WE DISCUSS ------------------------------- 02:06 - How did the idea for FlexAppeal come about? 09:36 - Why do companies insist on not offering flexibility? 15:08 - What made the biggest impact on your campaign? 18:44 - Who are the progressive companies doing this well? 26:54 - What can retailers learn from NHS job sharing? 32:28 - Flexibility is not perfect - it's a relationship 37:32 - What's the biggest barrier to women getting ahead in the workplace? 49:50 - Generational trauma 01:00:41 - What can we do to support Flex Appeal? ----------------------------------------- ANNA WHITEHOUSE ----------------------------------------- LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-whitehouse-586623a4/ Website: https://www.motherpukka.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mother_pukka/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mother_pukka ------------------------------- FOLLOW ME ON ------------------------------- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@anatomyofaleader Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Need help HIRING - head over to - http://www.hirewithmaria.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEAVE A REVIEW: If you're listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

If you are a working parent and haven't heard of Anna Whitehouse (aka Mother Pukka) you must have been living under a rock. Anna is an author, editor, podcast host and founder of Flex Appeal campaign fighting for flexible working for all. I knew I had to talk to Anna on the show, as lack of flexible working is one of the top reasons women leave the workforce and do not rise through the ranks (something I care about very very much). To be clear her campaign is for everyone, not just women. We talk about how having kids is not a choice, miscarrying at your desk, closing the gender pay gap, the archaic dinosaurs that won't see the light of day about flexible working, and what you can do to help. Anna is so passionate, she had me in tears at the end, as she talked about her own mother. It triggered me, as how my mother was treated had a massive impact on my approach to work especially about being financially independent. I hope this podcast gives you hope that there are people in your corner fighting to make a change, and that you can make a change too. ----------------------------------------- ANNA WHITEHOUSE ----------------------------------------- LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-whitehouse-586623a4/ Website: https://www.motherpukka.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mother_pukka/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mother_pukka ------------------------------- FOLLOW ME ON ------------------------------- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@anatomyofaleader Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Need help HIRING - head over to - http://www.hirewithmaria.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEAVE A REVIEW: If you're listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

Activist, broadcaster, author and founder of Mother Pukka, Anna Whitehouse delves into the underbelly of the internet and the fight for flexible working. Anna's campaign, Flex Appeal has been quoted in parliament, featured on national TV and seen her lead lycra-clad flash mobs around UK town centres. Anna is also a columnist for Grazia, is co-presenter of the Dirty Mother Pukka Podcast, hosts her own Sunday night radio show on Heart FM and - with her husband - has co-authored two Sunday times bestselling books: Parenting the Shit Out of Life and Where's My Happy Ending? Anna's debut novel, Underbelly, is out now. Anna's book choices are:  ** The Adventurous Four: Shipwrecked by Enid Blyton ** Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason ** My Thoughts Exactly by Lily Allen ** Three Women by Lisa Taddeo ** My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite Vick Hope, multi-award winning TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author and journalist, is the host of season five of the Women's Prize for Fiction Podcast. Every week, Vick will be joined by another inspirational woman to discuss the work of incredible female authors. The Women's Prize is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and they continue to champion the very best books written by women. Don't want to miss the rest of Season Five? Listen and subscribe now! This podcast is sponsored by Baileys and produced by Bird Lime Media.

Campaigner, broadcaster and influencer Anna Whitehouse, aka MotherPukka, joins Andrea Thompson, the editor in chief of Marie Claire UK, on this first episode of Avon's Power in Ageing Podcast Series. Anna, now 41, speaks candidly about how changing careers led her to where she is now. After training as a barrister, she realised there weren't any women of child-bearing years at the top of the legal system. She left to forge a media career but found herself challenging a similarly out-dated corporate working model that favoured presenteeism and penalised parents. She talks about how she became an accidental campaigner for flexible working for all, and why the key to gender equality is having male allies behind us.

Journalist, presenter, author, campaigner and columnist Anna Whitehouse aka Mother Pukka joins Ashley to talk about the Flex Appeal campaign to fully implement flexible working nationwide, the spiralling costs of childcare, and the importance of flexible working in promoting inclusivity. If you want to ask Ashley a question, get in touch at askmumsthewordpod@gmail.com---A Create Podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For Season 1's finale: influencer; activist; writer and columnist; broadcaster : Anna Whitehouse aka Mother Pukka launched the Flex Appeal campaign to show Flexible Working as a way of bringing about greater inclusivity and gender equality in the workplace. She's also the co-writer, with her husband Matt, of bestselling book UnderBelly, writes for Grazia and Marie Claire, has her own podcast and hosts a show on Heart radio. She talks about her campaigning, her experiences of parenthood, career changes, life in the public eye, and why she is doing everything she can to make sure the workplace is a more equitable place for her two daughters. Thank you for listening to Season 1 of Raise Her Up! Look out for Raise Her Up miniseries roundup episodes coming out over the summer, and Season 2 landing this autumn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We sat down with the very driven and hilarious Anna Whitehouse aka Mother Pukka, founder of Flex Appeal, a campaign to fight for flexible working for everyone. Anna shares the journey to discovering that she wanted to save her marriage and chats about her recent book Underbelly, shedding light on the extreme views of motherhood that divide us all. Follow the entertaining @mother_pukka to learn more!Want our podcasts sent straight to your phone? Text us the word "Podcast" to +1 (917) 540-8715 and we'll text you the new episodes when they're released!Tune in for new Cat & Nat Unfiltered episodes every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday!Follow @catandnatunfiltered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/catandnatunfilteredHave you tried our new Twin Truths Wine yet? It comes in either a White or a Rosé! Head to www.twintruthswine.com to try yours today!Our new book "Mom Secrets" is now available! Head to www.catandnat.ca/book to grab your autographed copy! Come see us LIVE on tour!! To see a full list of cities and dates, go to https://catandnattour.com.Become a member of The Common Parent for the parenting resources and support you need for just $5.99/month or $59.99/year: https://thecommonparent.comFollow The Common Parent over on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecommonparentMake sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel for our new cooking show and our #momtruth videos: https://bitly.com/catnatyoutubeCheck out our Amazon Lives here: https://bitly.com/catnatamazonliveOrder TAYLIVI here: https://taylivi.comGet personalized videos from us on Cameo: https://cameo.com/catandnatCome hang with us over on https://instagram.com/catandnat all day long.And follow us on https://tiktok.com/@catandnatofficial! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of One Thing, Anna chats with Anna Whitehouse (aka Mother Pukka) on how we've become a split society and what we can do as mothers and citizens to close the gap.Anna is a presenter on both Heart Radio and Channel 4, a columnist at Grazia and Marie Claire, a podcaster and the author of three books. She also heads up 'Flex Appeal', campaigning for flexible working for all. She is making waves and changing lives and businesses!You can buy her latest book, co-written with her husband, Matt Farquharson, the Sunday Times Bestseller Underbelly, here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Underbelly-Anna-Whitehouse-ebook/dp/B08FLCGRH9/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1YTP7T3TNQPBA&keywords=underbelly&qid=1651670019&sprefix=underbelly%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-8And you can follow Anna on Instagram at @mother_pukka

Dirty Mother Pukka is back - and this podcast will show the full 360-degrees of women. This is where women turn up, show up and be themselves. Women who stand up in the House of Commons and love a Jilly Cooper novel. Women who are tired of being compartmentalised and boxed up. Think feminism with a side of Mills & Boon filth. Listen and subscribe now on Global Player.

Tobi Asare is a mum of two and founder of My Bump Pay, an online platform giving women the tools to smash the glass ceiling with a baby on the way and beyond. Tobi created the platform to help give women the confidence to achieve their career goals and take them through their career journey while overcoming the motherhood penalty. 1/ We discuss the challenges that mums face in returning to work, and the structural changes needed for parents to advance their careers. 2/ We know the cost of childcare is a huge barrier for women when it comes to returning to work, so Tobi gives tips on how to successfully raise the conversation about flexible working with your employer. 3/ Finally, we will break down how much it costs to have a baby, what you actually need to purchase when you're expecting, as well as areas where you can cut back and save. Resources:Benefits and financial support for families: www.gov.uk/browse/benefits/families Acas: www.acas.org.ukPregnant Then Screwed: www.pregnantthenscrewed.com Mother Pukka www.motherpukka.co.ukChild Poverty Action Group: https://cpag.org.uk Junior ISAs: www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/junior-isa/ Book: As a Man Thinketh by James Allen Connect with Tobi: Website: https://mybumppay.com Instagram: @MybumppayOur podcast partners PensionBee are also offering you a £25 pension contribution (£20, plus £5 in tax relief) when you sign up. To claim the offer, follow this link: https://www.pensionbee.com/vestpod. Capital at risk. I'm Emilie Bellet, the founder of Vestpod (https://www.vestpod.com/) and author of You're Not Broke, You're Pre-Rich. Join us on Instagram @vestpod (https://www.instagram.com/vestpod/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/vestpod). * We are not certified financial advisers, information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes & does not constitute financial advice* See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the last five or so years, Anna Whitehouse has launched Mother Pukka, become a radio and TV, presenter, published three books, launched FLEX APPEAL – the campaign for more flexible working for everyone - and become a mother to two girls. She is quite simply unstoppable – and making real change for women in the world.   Today, you're going to hear about her debut fiction novel Underbelly, which was written with her husband Matt. It's the story of Lo and Dylan, two women striving to earn a living and raise their kids, both driven to unravel by the pressure, both driven to rage by the versions of each other they see on social media. We're also going to talk about Anna's career journey. We cover the highs and lows, and of course, all the bumps along the way. Because as we all know, careers and life in general is bumpy no matter what path you take. Let's meet my incredible friend Anna.   Follow @motherpukka  Purchase Underbelly here   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BE WARNED: It's LuAnna, and this podcast contains honest, upfront opinions, rants, bants and general explicit content. But you know you love it!On LuAnna this week: an NTA debrief and shoutout to Anna Whitehouse (a.k.a MotherPukka), Lu's trip to France was an all around success and she had the best time, Anna went to a school fete and got spotted, Jackie Weaver's book, Anna becomes village parking Marshall and school WhatsApp groups are too much. Plus, giant whale anuses, what actually happens to plane excrement, flexible working become available for all, the disappearance of Gabby Petito, a gravy weirdo and Lu's mammoth Eco-warrior rant. Remember, if you want to get in touch you can:Email us at luannathepodcast@gmail.com OR drop us a WhatsApp on 07745 266947

Writer, radio host, and mother, Anna Whitehouse is also the driving force behind Mother Pukka and the Flex Appeal campaign. It's a busy existence built on a constant juggle. In a surprisingly emotional conversation, Anna shares how dance has become her saviour, and how finding joy in movement has inspired big changes in the rest of her life.

In this frank and honest episode, author, podcaster, journalist, radio presenter and flexible working campaigner Anna Whitehouse, (Mother Pukka) writers to her friend Natalie Lee, better known to many as Style Me Sunday, a former midwife turned fashion blogger. Anna and Natalie met in 2015, first connected by their work. But over the following years their mutual professional admiration for each other turned into a candid friendship in which they have supported one another through their hardest times. Two years ago, before Anna was diagnosed with post natal depression following the birth of her second child, it was Natalie that - in Anna's words - saved her life, who managed to cut through her depression, take her hand and help her find a way out when she felt like she was drowning. In return, Natalie has been on her own journey of self-discovery, of sharing her own vulnerability and challenges, thanks to her friendship with Anna.Warning: this episode contains strong language and candid conversations on post natal depression. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What would it be like to shag Shaggy and Craig David at the same time? What if your sister gave birth to your husband's baby? And is fingering still a thing? Joining us to answer these important questions of the day is Anna Whitehouse, AKA Mother Pukka! We hear about how the pandemic has affected her campaign for flexible working, and her new job playing records on Heart FM. We also discuss her new novel, Underbelly. There's some serious chat about the impact of gossip websites on people in the public eye, and what Anna thinks is the solution. Then it's back to the usual daftness with some superb Scummy Mummy Confessions. Anna's book is out on 5th August, and it's fab - Ellie couldn't put it down! You can preorder Underbelly now. While you're at it, why not preorder Helen's book, too? Don't know if she's mentioned it, but she's single now, and Get Divorced, Be Happy is all about how that's one of the best things that's ever happened to her. It's a great read, especially Ellie's chapter. This episode is sponsored by Babease, who make food for babies - not baby food. Delicious pouches of proper veggie purees, with loads of flavour, and great recipes to choose from like cottage pie, keralan curry, and sweet potato and spinach masala. We're big fans of the lentil puffs. Go to babease.co/shop and enter the code SCUMMYMUMMIES20 to get 20 per cent off. **WE HAVE A SHOP!** Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, washbags, sweatshirts and beach towels that no one buys because foreign holidays are currently illegal. FREE UK DELIVERY!**SEE US LIVE!** We are back on tour this summer! Book now - tickets are refundable or transferable, so no worries if it all goes tits up. Visit scummymummies.com for dates and tickets. We're on Twitter (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe.Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anna Whitehouse is a journalist, author and radio presenter and thefounder of Mother Pukka, 'a platform for people who happen to beparents'. She is a long-term campaigner in the fight for flexibleworking for everyone.We talked about the concept of family and how you can get trapped intobelieving that 2.4 children and a white picket fence equals happiness;we discussed flexible working hours and how other countries do itbetter (yes I'm talking about the Netherlands and Sweden again!) andwe agreed that it is time to end the 1950s hapless dad trope - or asshe put it, "men don't want to just spunk and leave, they want toparent!" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anna Whitehouse – aka Mother Pukka – and her little sister Karen Whitehouse (creator of true crime podcast "Who Shat On The Floor At My Wedding?") got off to a fractious start as siblings, with episodes of bum pinching, shin kicking and trolling through poetry. But something altered on a family holiday, and since then they have been incredibly close: “the yin to each other’s yang”. Karen (Anna’s self appointed life producer) pieced her big sister back together again after miscarriage and post-natal depression, and Anna is forever grateful to her “much funnier”, incredibly kind and patient sibling. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Becoming a mother is one of the single biggest factors behind women dropping out of the work force - but why don't do we do something to stop 50% of our workforce potentially disappearing?It's something very much on Kate's mind which is why we brought Mother Pukka (aka Anna Whitehouse) onto the show to discuss how she's been campaigning for workplaces to offer more flexibility and the impact of the pandemic on the campaign. But of course, we cover so much more - on how Anna & her husband Matt have written three books together, how they keep the spark alive after having children and we even get to meet the family.To pre-order their book, visit https://www.amazon.co.uk/Underbelly-Anna-Whitehouse/dp/1398702463.To get in touch, email us at maybebabycast@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram - @thekatelawler and @thenotoriousboj.Maybe Baby is a Podmasters production - www.podmasters.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kelly meets Anna Whitehouse aka Mother Pukka for this recording before UK went into lockdown in March 2020. They talk about Anna's work for Flex Appeal, her radio work on Heart Radio and her newly launched book 'Where is my Happy Ending?'

Looking at miscarriage from the couple’s perspective.Featuring Professor Arri Coomarasamy, Director of the Tommy’s National Centre for Miscarriage Research (01:14) and sharing stories from: Justin and Ashley (07:33), Mike and Ellie (23:25), ‘Anjali Patel’ (31:32) and Katie and Ross (34:57).The episode features a clip from the Channel 5 documentary Miscarriage: Our Story with thoughts from Mother Pukka’s Anna Whitehouse and Matt Farquharson (05:13).Thanks to the Miscarriage Association and Tommy’s for their support with this episode.For some, there may be triggers. There’s links to help available via www.tryingagainpodcast.comThe theme song is Small Bump by Ed SheeranMiscarriage: Our Story aired on Channel 5 on the 15 October 2020 and was an ITV Studios production for Channel 5. At the time of release for this episode, the documentary is available on Channel 5’s streaming service, My5.tvHosted, produced and edited by Rachael Smith.On social @TryingAgainPod.

We’re back with this week’s episode in 3, 2, 1 ......... and our guest is Heart DJ, journalist, author, podcaster, campaigner and influencer, Anna Whitehouse.Seb and Verity drop in to Anna’s East London offices, lukewarm cava in hand, for a chat about the various strands of her eclectic career. She talks them through her journey from Practical Caravan magazine (tow bar specialist) to becoming host of a Heart show with a multi million listenership. They also discuss her unashamed love of pop, the art of a slick 15 second segue, giving relationship advice to Darren Day and working with a Spice Girl.Anna chats candidly about her struggles with post-natal depression at a time when she was applying for her dream job in radio and the huge anxiety and pressure this created. She talks about pivotal moments that have shaped her career decisions and inspired some of her incredible campaigns, namely Flex Appeal.In an unexpected U-turn, Seb and Verity chat with Anna about social media as a force for good (they turn on a penny, that pair) and Anna gives some excellent advice on how we can all create a positive online presence.Thanks to the aforementioned cava, Anna tells us a great story about trying to pull H from Steps at V Festival. Keep listening to the end to find out more.///Show Notes@mother_pukka on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mother_pukkaAnna’s Websitehttps://www.motherpukka.co.uk/Anna’s Heart Radio Showhttps://www.heart.co.uk/radio/shows-presenters/anna-whitehouse/Flex AppealHttps://www.motherpukka.co.uk/flex-you-fools/ Click here to join the Members' Club on Patreon! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Liz Brookes looks after her husband Mike, who has had vascular dementia and Chris Black cares for his wife, Helen, who has Picks disease, or Frontotemporal dementia. How have they coped during the pandemic? We also hear from Emily Holzhausen, Director of Policy and Public Affairs from Carers UK. Has the Covid crisis helped to usher in a future of flexible working? A new report from the campaign Flex Appeal says while that forced remote working during a pandemic is not the same as flexible working, there are lessons that can be learned from lockdown. Anna Whitehouse aka Mother Pukka who co-founded Flex Appeal, and Louise Deverell-Smith who runs Daisy Chain, an online platform that matches flexible employers with flexible job-seekers discuss. As part of our new series on life and shoes, we speak to Carmen about her espadrilles her mother danced in decades ago. Josh suffered his first major depressive episode just before he was due to take his A levels. At university his mental health deteriorated further. Josh and his mum Mandy have written a book 'The Boy Between'. They tell us about their experiences – in Josh’s case, learning to live with depression, and in Mandy’s case how best to support and help someone you love who suffers with depression. Cat Hyde is one of the founders of Seagulls, a project which takes leftover paint and repurposes it into new paint. They take volunteers such as Ash, a young woman who now works at their paint shop, who says that working at Seagulls was vital in her regaining her confidence. Maggie O’Farrell’s first picture book for children, 'Where Snow Angels Go By' is the story of a brave little girl who is visited by her snow angel in her time of need. The idea for the book grew out of a story Maggie told her own sick child in the back of an ambulance. Presenter: Jane Garvey Producer: Dianne McGregor

We’ve just started a second lockdown in England – with other parts of the United Kingdom also going through variations of the same. But what if you’re pregnant? What’s going through your mind and what are you concerned about? As the pandemic’s gone on, we’ve heard about women being on their own for scans, deliveries and sadly, miscarriages too. And an enquiry has just started into a rise in stillbirths over the last Lockdown. Chloe discusses the issues with Bertie Harlev-Lam, Executive Director for Professional Leadership at the RCM ,also a working midwife, and Jo Mountfield, Vice President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in Southampton, and a consultant obstetrician at University Southampton Hospital. Has the Covid crisis helped to usher in a future of flexible working? A new report from the campaign Flex Appeal says while that forced remote working during a pandemic is not the same as flexible working, there are lessons that can be learned from lockdown. They have surveyed more than a thousand employers about how their work has changed since March, and which aspects their employees are keen to keep longer-term. Chloe is joined by Anna Whitehouse aka Mother Pukka who co-founded Flex Appeal, and Louise Deverell-Smith who runs Daisy Chain, an online platform that matches flexible employers with flexible job-seekers. How did the humble biscuit become so embedded in our culture? Lizzie Collingham’s book The Biscuit: The History of a Very British Indulgence explains how it began as the foodstuff of explorers, then, sweetened, found its way into the recipe books of ladies of the manor and finally becoming our customary snack with a cup of tea. Chloe talks to Lizzie about the stories of women involved in biscuit production through the ages and asks her the all-important question: to dunk or not to dunk? What is a forest school and what are the benefits and challenges of outdoor learning? Can it re-engage children after the broken learning of the pandemic? Chloe discusses the issues with Sara Collins, Deputy Chair of the Forest School Association and founder of the Nature Premium campaign, which is calling for ring-fenced funding for schools to provide nature-based learning. She’s joined by Dr Rowena Passy, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Plymouth’s Institute for Education. Presented by Chloe Tilley Producer: Louise Corley Editor: Beverley Purcell

The presenter, author, and founder of Mother Pukka, Anna Whitehouse, joins Nick to talk about being a super mom – with one eye on the children and the other on her media work. Does she feel she's an over-achiever?

On the Practical Magic Podcast the floor is open to Jade Sullivan. Jade is a mama of twins plus one and wife, a Black Activist & writer and creative entrepreneur. Jade wrote an incredibly powerful article recently for Mother Pukka on the silence of white people on social media in the wake of the George Floyd murder, calling out how deafening it has been to have white voices stay silent when the Black community have been shouting about systemic racism for so long. In the show today, Jade is here to share more about to talk more in depth about the post she shared. She covers a wide range of topics from: Her own experiences with systemic racism The stereotype of the Angry Black Woman, and how that affects the voices of so many Black women to be surpressed How the silence of white influencers was deafening in the wake of George Floyd's death, and how we all have the position and collateral to do better How the Black women are 5 x more likely to die in childbirth due to racism How Black people are 4 x more likely to die from COVID-19 than white people Why the education system needs to teach about a more diverse range of cultures and heritage of all nations How the world's map is skewed I am so incredibly grateful to Jade for coming onto the show to share her voice on the show. Find out more about Jade: Jade on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesullivanslondon Jade's 'The Silence was Deafening' Pass the Mic Post on Mother Pukka: https://www.motherpukka.co.uk/the-silence-was-deafening/ Jade's event business Yellowcroft Events: https://yellowcroft.com/ Get involved in your own Wonder Woman Twirl by posting your twirl on Instagram and using the hashtag #WonderWomanTwirl Resource links: The Angry Black Woman by Bozoma Saint John: https://www.instagram.com/p/CAvjDDnJZjb/?igshid=gxj3lobiqsg9 Jane Elliot World Map Manipulation: https://youtu.be/Wg_LW-0DEEU Uncovering Self: Adventures Into the Unknown | Nuakai Aru https://youtu.be/_YLKQZef6R0 Akala deconstructs race, class, and Britain's modern myths: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atfVUgyEIOI&feature=youtu.be The Monopoly Analogy: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CBX4Aq7AEgz/?igshid=99blsldwbid5 Find out more about Black Pound Day on 27 June 2020: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBPJhY5H4mJ/?igshid=5acb45uv63ql

Joining Dotty for this slightly grown up chat about family viewing are Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn, otherwise known as podcast legends Scummy Mummies, and Anna Whitehouse AKA Mother Pukka.We got through LOADS of recommendations for kids of all ages (including the grown up ones), including:Peppa Pig Adventure TimeTeen TitansPaw PatrolGo JettersDead to MeBenjiAll Hail King JulienNailed ItA Series of Unfortunate EventsLarva IslandLittle LunchChico Bon BonDisenchantmentThe Dark CrystalWhite FangStranger ThingsThe OfficeModern FamilySex Education 

The recent months have moved the conversation around flexible working forward at a dramatic pace, but as employees realise the huge benefits, will businesses change the way in which they ask their most valuable assets to work? Anna Whitehouse, also known as Mother Pukka has been leading the Flex Appeal campaign for flexible working since 2015, and throughout this conversation she shares her own personal journey, from lawyer, to journalist and then finding her voice leading the campaign for change.   Sharing the insights and statistics that highlight the many benefits of a flexible workforce, Anna also delves into the lows along her own journey and reflects on how these moments led to her being the voice of change for women in the workplace across the UK. Warning - in this conversation Anna covers the difficult topic of miscarriage. Conversations of Inspiration is brought to you with support from NatWest: visit natwestbusinesshub.com/hollytucker for information, tips and insights to help business owners meet their goals. Follow Holly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollytucker/?hl=en

Journalist, Ted Talker, radio presenter, flexible working campaigner, best selling author, mother of two and the founder of Mother Pukka - please welcome to the mic, Anna Whitehouse! Anna and her husband Matt have written a book whilst in lockdown called 'Quarantine' - and if you know the Pukka's you know they write great books and this is their debut fictional book - with a bit of dark comedy. This book is only on sale for a limited number of days so don't delay and get your copy for only £1 from The Pound Project. Link in @mother_pukka bio or go to www.thepoundproject.co.uk, Anna Whitehouse @mother_pukkaThe Pound Project @_pound_projectLouise Boyce @mamastillgotit_ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Author, presenter and campaigner Mother Pukka, aka Anna Whitehouse, explains why she wants flexible working for all, Katie Piper shares her favourite self-discovery podcasts and author Maggie O’Farrell reveals what her life is like working from home. Plus Lisa and Alix get to grips with their lack of energy and how to boost yours whilst we continue to spend so much time at home.Episode links:Section one: Working From Homehttps://www.motherpukka.co.uk/flex/https://www.instagram.com/mother_pukkaSection two: Stylist LovesKatie Piper’s Extraordinary People - https://play.acast.com/s/katiepiperFearne Cotton’s Happy Place - https://www.officialfearnecotton.com/news/2018/2/26/happy-place-podcastUnder The Skin With Russell Brand - https://luminarypodcasts.com/listen/russell-brand-395/under-the-skin-with-russell-brand-luminary-exclusive/d55de7eb-6f34-48e6-aee4-48703f8fb675The Disruptive Entrepreneur by Rob Moore - https://robmoore.com/podcast/Working from home with Stylist Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/workingfromhomewithstylist/Stylist Loveshttps://www.stylist.co.uk/emailsSection three: EnergyStylist.co.uk - https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/feeling-tired-all-the-time-exhaustion-fatigue-no-energy-causes-how-to-cope/374252Section four: Maggie O’Farrellhttps://www.maggieofarrell.comSection five: Eating, shopping, doingRhubarb Daiquiri - https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/rhubarb-daiquiriThe Last Dance - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80203144Frozen Nutella Loaf - https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/recipes/quick-easy-dessert-recipes-no-baking/389364History Becomes Her - https://play.acast.com/s/historybecomesher/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are all striving to find our happiest selves, something Anna Whitehouse and Matthew Farquharson - aka Mother Pukka and Papa Pukka write about in their latest book ‘Where’s My Happy Ending’. From insights from world-renowned relationship experts to celibate monks, whelk fisherman to handjob workshops, we hear what they learned about contentment, compromise and the pursuit of happiness.For the full transcription of the episode please follow honestlypodcast.comThis episode is sponsored by Smarty Mobile. Please visit www.smarty.co.uk/honestly for more details.To vote for Honestly to win the Listener’s Choice Awards, please visit: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote

As we're all into another week of staying at home, Zoe & Georgia dial into the lovely Anna (otherwise known as Mother Pukka) to pick her brain.From flexible working, including what the current scenario could do to the conversation in the future, to how to find structure in our new normal, Anna is empowering us all to create a routine that benefits us.Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Acast and please do rate and review to help others find the podcast.Find a new episode every Tuesday and in the meantime check out Made by Mammas NOW!****Find Anna:Website: www.motherpukka.co.ukInstagram: @mother_pukkaCheck out Made By MammasInstagram: @madebymammasFacebook: @madebymammasWebsite: madebymammas.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

OLD GOLD! Let's take a trip back in time and enjoy some of our favourite bits from the archive. This selection of highlights is designed to give new listeners a taste of the Scummy Mummies Podcast, and old friends a good laugh all over again.Greatest Hits VOL 2 features Anna Whitehouse, aka top influencer and flexible working campaigner Mother Pukka. We've got Afrosa Ahmed, who talks about being a Muslim in modern Britain, and wonders how she's supposed to stop terrorism when she can't even make her kids put their shoes on. Alice Evans talks about her experience of surviving cancer and having a mastectomy - honestly, it's funnier than it sounds. And there's some comedian called Dara O Briain, you might have seen him on the telly, he was in Have I Got News for You or something.We're @scummymummies on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe! The Scummy Mummies book is OUT NOW! We hope you like it, and if you do, we'd love an Amazon review!When we're not confined to our homes because of a rapidly escalating global pandemic, we sometimes do live comedy shows! Visit scummymummies.com for dates and tickets. If you already have a ticket for an upcoming show, chances are the date has changed - please contact the venue for details, ta.Thank you for listening! Stay safe! X See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emma is one of the most adapted books by Jane Austen. It returns to the big screen this week. We hear from the director Autumn De Wilde and Anya Taylor-Joy who plays Emma. Yvette Cooper the Labour MP talks about the increasing number of violent threats being made to her and other MP’s. She tells us why she wants political parties to draw up a new joint code of conduct against intimidation. Anna Whitehouse and Matt Farquharson the duo behind the comedy podcast Dirty Mother Pukka discuss the trials, tribulations and rewards of relationships and family life. Two casting directors, who have just won awards from the Casting Directors Guild for their work; Lauren Evans, for the first series of Sex Education and Isabella Odoffin, for Small Island on stage last year at the National Theatre in London. Why has the role of casting been so undervalued? We discuss the impact of loneliness with Baroness Diana Barran the Minister for Lonelines, Bethan Harris creator of the Loneliness Lab, Professor of Pyschology at the University of Manchester Pamela Qualter and Kim Leadbetter the Ambassodor of the Jo Cox Foundation. And we hear from Dr Kate Lister who set up the Whore of Yore project in 2015 with the aim of starting a conversation about the history of sex. She has now written a book, A Curious History of Sex in which she explores the strange and baffling things human beings have done over the centuries in pursuit and denial of sex. Presenter Jenni Murray. Producer Rabeka Nurmahomed Editor Beverley Purcell

Giovanna is joined by Mother Pukka founder Anna Whitehouse. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Verena chats to the journalist, author, social media influencer and flexible working campaigner Anna Whitehouse - otherwise known as “Mother Pukka.” Using #flexappeal, Anna has been a pioneer in calling for flexible working for ALL and her mission is to help businesses breakdown the fear around flexible working.Anna shares how the #flexappeal campaign got started, plus some brilliant, real-life, flexible working examples from businesses such as BP, HSBC and Deloitte. Plus there is plenty of practical advice on getting flexible working requests approved.There's also powerful and open discussion on miscarriage, setting boundaries and avoiding burnout, as well as the realities of working closely with your partnerThank you so much for listening and please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe, it really makes a difference.

Annabel Rivkin and Emilie McMeekan, authors of the best-selling book I’m Absolutely Fine!, are now here weekly. This week we are rifling through the emotional knicker drawer and getting lubed up with the brilliant Anna Whitehouse a.k.a Mother Pukka. This podcast is bravely sponsored by Habito, on a mission to make mortgages easier.

This week, Anna and Lucia Whitehouse, aka Mother Pukka and Grandmother Pukka, are joining us to talk confidence.Anna’s blog and online presence has resonated with mothers in varying stages of their parenting journey, and she’s been open about her path to motherhood which has included good and bad news along the way.She also spearheaded a movement called the Flex Appeal, a petition to ensure that people in every workplace are entitled to flexible working. She believes in supporting those who wish to work hard and at the same time maintain a healthy work/life balance.Then there’s her mother, Lucia, who shares her tips and advice on being a modern grandmother. Whether she’s talking to fellow grandmothers or even mothers of children that trust her experience and words of wisdom, she’s doing it with a great sense of humour and possibly a shot of Sambuca to hand.Here they are talking all things life, love and motherhood, it’s Anna and Lucia…Anna Whitehouse: https://www.instagram.com/mother_pukka/Lucia Whitehouse: https://www.instagram.com/grandmother_pukkaAnna’s blog: https://www.motherpukka.co.ukGrandfather Pukka: https://www.instagram.com/grandfather_pukka/The Flex Appeal: https://www.motherpukka.co.uk/flex-you-fools/Parenting the Sh*t Out of Life: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Parenting-Sh-Out-Life-parents/dp/1473665760/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=parenting+the+shit+out+of+life&qid=1573722726&sr=8-1New Book, Where’s My Happy Ending?: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wheres-My-Happy-Ending-Happily/dp/1529013690/ref=sr_1_1?crid=943OVOAXTELG&keywords=wheres+my+happy+ending&qid=1573722751&sprefix=where%27s+my+happy+%2Caps%2C284&sr=8-1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today on Episode 8, I'm catching up with Lisa Mellis, our Digital Marketing Assistant about her thoughts on last week's Flexpo event in London.We talked about the amazing Mother Pukka (aka Anna Whitehouse) and the wonderful #flexappeal work she is doing.Flexible working isn't just for Mums, it is for everybody. Having flexibility at work leads to more productive and dedicated employees as well as better cultural diversity.Want to find flexible work? We've got a bunch of blog posts about working flexibly... check them out here https://techpixies.com/category/flexibility/Here are some of the highlights:Best Books about Flexible workBest Events to go to in the Flexible working spaceBest Podcasts to listen toBest Facebook Groups to JoinBest Places to look for Flexible work onlineGo check out our 'Flexibility' series https://techpixies.com/category/flexibility/

To kick off the series, Tasha is joined by Anna Whitehouse, also known as Mother Pukka, who has made waves in the mum blogger sphere sharing her most intimate experiences of motherhood. In this moving discussion, Anna opens up about how her experience of miscarriage impacted her feelings towards her body, as Tasha talks about the strength she found after her diagnosis. For support or more information: https://www.tommys.org/ https://www.thepantsproject.com/welcome-to-the-pants-party https://fertilitynetworkuk.org https://www.mind.org.uk/

Bit dramatic, right? Sadly, according to the research Matt Farquharson has done, we now have indisputable proof that having kids will ensure your relationship will be properly, irredeemably f***ed. Matt - better known as Papa Pukka, the husband of Mother Pukka - joins Stave and Rich to explain how he built this (largely depressing) case for his new book and explains the differences between how men and women experience the joys of that marriage and parenthood. He also outlines the campaign he and wife are fighting to make sure flexible working is more widely available to dads across Britain. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Mother Pukka aka Anna Whitehouse is a writer, broadcaster, columnist, government advisor and the founder of Flex Appeal – a campaign to push flexible working for all. She talks to Katie about miscarrying in her daughter’s nursery and why she started campaigning for flexible working for everyone. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mother Pukka aka Anna Whitehouse is a writer, broadcaster, columnist, government advisor and the founder of Flex Appeal – a campaign to push flexible working for all. She talks to Katie about miscarrying in her daughter’s nursery and why she started campaigning for flexible working for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode talks burnout - parental, self, physical! It was inspired by @Mother_Pukka and something she posted this week saying “I can't be your rock if I'm broken” - such a powerful statement that really hit home. Thank you www.instagram.com/mother_pukka and www.instagram.com/Fionaisard for introducing Anna's page. As always I'd love to hear from you should you want to discuss anything you've heard further - reach me at www.instagram.com/Adele.johnston or Adele.johnston@me.com . Have a marvellous day Ax

Everyone in the UK is entitled to ask for flexible working hours - but most of the time that request is denied. Mary and Emily sit down with Flex Appeal founder Anna Whitehouse (aka Mother Pukka) to discover what we can do to change the culture.   Plus: Mary delivers her verdict on the week's business news, including the recent goings on at Richer Sounds.

Anna Whitehouse aka Mother Pukka is a force of nature. Her brilliantly quirky sense of humour, honesty and openness are only half the story. Anna also works tirelessly to fight for flexible working hours, particularly for parents.In this episode of Outspoken Beauty, Nicola and Anna cover a wide and at times unexpected list of topics. From getting rid of hangups to finding happiness to balancing work/parenthood to dry humping, this episode really does explore it all. Anna is bound to have you laughing out loud and hopefully feeling great. Nicola and Anna also have a natter about the beauty products that she swears by.

Cariad talks to writer and journalist Anna Whitehouse aka Mother Pukka (Parenting the Shit Out of Life, Tedx, Dirty Mother Pukka) about the five lives she lost on the journey to becoming a Mother. As ever they talk grief, miscarriages + black tears.You can follow Anna on instagram @mother_pukka or watch her Tedx talk at motherpukka.co.uk. You can follow Griefcast on twitter and instagram @thegriefcast and you can email thegriefcast@gmail.comGriefcast won Gold (always believe in your soul) in Best Entertainment, Best Interview + also Podcast of the Year 2018 at the British Podcast Awards and Best Podcast at the ARIA's. It is hosted by Cariad Lloyd, edited by Kate Holland, recorded at Whistledown Studios and the music is provided by The Glue Ensemble. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we welcome the Mother Pukka herself, Anna Whitehouse. A successful blogger and journalist, Anna is known for her frank and funny take on parenting - you can get more of that on her own podcast, Dirty Mother Pukka. She talked marriage, friendship and what it's like to find yourself at the heart of a public relations disaster, and shared lots of wise advice too.

This week on Breaking Mum and Dad: The Podcast, we have journalist, broadcaster, podcaster, vlogger and the original mummy blogger, Anna Whitehouse a.k.a Mother Pukka with us this week.Anna talks to Anna about responsibilities on social media, finding out she was having a miscarriage whilst with her daughter at nursery, sitting in the hole with someone, the start of Motherpukka, nearly burning a flap off pre-birth, gusset support and flex appeal.Listen by clicking ‘Play', subscribe on iTunes and please do rate and review to help spread the word. Look out for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday and keep the conversation going.@BreakingMadPod. ****BUY NOW 'Breaking Mum and Dad: The Insider's Guide to Parenting Anxiety' Find Anna:Website: motherpukka.co.ukInstagram: @mother_pukkaTwitter: @mother_pukka  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

FTFO about Careers - Part 1  Freaking the F*ck Out is a podcast where Kelsey Bennett and Maddy Scott examine the inner workings of their anxious minds.  Covering everything from the minute to the very big and life changing, they’re not mental health professionals but they do happen to have some experience in the field. They're back! After a longer than expected hiatus, Kelsey and Maddy return to the studio and are...more anxious than ever.  In this episode they talk about their career freak outs - moving upwards, moving sideways, side hustles...it's a confusing world out there, where imposter syndrome can rear its head at any time.  Join them as they try to figure it all out.  Working 9-5 isn't the only way to make a living.   Contact: Email: hello@freakingthefuckout.com Twitter: @ftfopod Instagram: @ftfopod Facebook: Freaking the F_ck Out Artwork by Chris Hastings-Spital (@chrismhs) Links: Emma Gannon and her Multi-Hyphen Method: https://www.emmagannon.co.uk/ It's fairly easy to find links to Sheryl Sandberg's book Lean In, so here's the TED talk that inspired the book: https://www.ted.com/speakers/sheryl_sandberg Check out Anna Whitehouse (better known as Mother Pukka) and her Flex Appeal campaign.  Also follow her on Instagram @mother_pukka https://www.motherpukka.co.uk/ What do you think about France's decision to give workers the 'right to disconnect'? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-38479439 Here are the extra resources that Kelsey mentions finding super useful The How I Built This podcast, examining the origin stories of some of the world's most successful companies https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510313/how-i-built-this?t=1539518966109 The Quarter Club is a leading network for creative, ambitious people who identify as women and gender non-binary http://thequarterclub.org/ How to harness boredom's hidden benefits with the Bored and Brilliant book: http://www.manoushz.com/book/        

I am so excited to share my chat with the brilliant Anna Whitehouse (aka Mother Pukka @motherpukka motherpukka.co.uk) for this episode. If you don't know already...Anna is a bit of a social media icon. She's an author, campaigner, broadcaster, Mum and all round corker and I massively appreciate her time, openness and willingness to help me shine a light on how we can get through fertility struggles and loss for you. In this episode we talk about - navigating relationships through miscarriage - how loss changes you - how important terminology is when you lose a pregnancy - confidence, campaigns and putting one foot in front of another I also share voice messages from two friends of mine for my 'Think! What Not to Say' campaign, my life raft tool for this week and talk to you about my next event, 'Take Ownership'. It's on Saturday 6th October in Bristol (UK) from 11am and you can find out more here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/take-ownership-with-alice-rose-tickets-49476749289 Huge love to you, thank you so much for listening and do get in touch with any feedback, thoughts or your own 'Think! What Not to Say' stories! Come and find me on Instagram @thisisalicerose too. I adore hearing from you, Alice xxx

Steph started Don't Buy Her Flowers in 2014. She is married to Doug and they have three children, Buster (7) and Mabel (5) and baby Frank. Steph is a Vicar’s daughter, has five siblings, and behaves shamefully like a toddler when she is hungry.In the blog Sisterhood (and all that), Steph writes about motherhood, men & relationships and the idea that we are all in this together because most of us feel like we’re getting it wrong.WebsiteFacebookTwitterSteph's InstagramInstagramFollow @nickyrabyWork with Nicky

It's my first LIVE episode! Yes, this episode was recorded in front of an audience at the Oasis store on Tottenham Court Road in London. They held a whole day of events, from Mother Pukka doing a talk and a book signing to foodie demos and poetry readings and gin tastings, and during the afternoon, I interviewed Zoë from Dress Like A Mum in front of an audience, in the Saucer & Spritz cafe.As well as talking about fashion – and Zoë’s mission to get rid of this notion that mums are unfashionable – Zoë picked out a few pieces from Oasis (see below for a full list of what Zoë picked out) and gave us all some brilliant advice on how to style them. Afterwards, we chatted with the audience and then had a bit of a trying on session with Zoë giving more tips – it was honestly so much fun!Items Zoë picked out:Art deco sequin skirtDeco sequin teeFaux leather pencil skirtLurex rib wrap topNapoleonic collar knitJackie embellished bow topFlocked jade jeansZoë's outfit:Mini scallop turtle neckScallop pocket skirtKitty ankle bootAudio producer: Shola AlejeMusic: Epidemic Sound See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With only one more week to go until the launch of Season 2, we take a look back at all of Natasha's LOL moments... PARENTING THE SH*T OUT OF LIFE - Out Now!The Sunday Times Bestseller"Hilarious ... a must-read" - The Sun"Snort-tea-through-nose funny" - Cherry Healey, author of Letters to my FannyMother Pukka and Papa Pukka at last offer you this: a book that will not help you grow or raise a human successfully. But this is a book that might, if you're not too emotionally battered - and can see past the permanent eye twitch - help you laugh a little more than you cry.Read more at MotherPukka.co.ukFollow us on Instagram @mother_pukka and @papa_pukka Design by Season of VictoryMusic by Matt J Brown from WeAreOk.comSound by Robbie MacinnesProduced by Robbie Macinnes & Sam Shetabi See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Season 2 is right around the corner, so here's another look back at our favourite bits from our first season. Take it away, Noel! PARENTING THE SH*T OUT OF LIFE - Out Now!The Sunday Times Bestseller"Hilarious ... a must-read" - The Sun"Snort-tea-through-nose funny" - Cherry Healey, author of Letters to my FannyMother Pukka and Papa Pukka at last offer you this: a book that will not help you grow or raise a human successfully. But this is a book that might, if you're not too emotionally battered - and can see past the permanent eye twitch - help you laugh a little more than you cry.Read more at MotherPukka.co.ukFollow us on Instagram @mother_pukka and @papa_pukka Design by Season of VictoryMusic by Matt J Brown from WeAreOk.comSound by Robbie MacinnesProduced by Robbie Macinnes & Sam Shetabi See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The next season of Dirty Mother Pukka is just round the corner, so here's some of our favourite moments from our first 10 episodes. This week it's time to look back at the outrageous best bits from our favourite potty-mouth, Polly! PARENTING THE SH*T OUT OF LIFE - Out Now!The Sunday Times Bestseller"Hilarious ... a must-read" - The Sun"Snort-tea-through-nose funny" - Cherry Healey, author of Letters to my FannyMother Pukka and Papa Pukka at last offer you this: a book that will not help you grow or raise a human successfully. But this is a book that might, if you're not too emotionally battered - and can see past the permanent eye twitch - help you laugh a little more than you cry.Read more at MotherPukka.co.ukFollow us on Instagram @mother_pukka and @papa_pukka Design by Season of VictoryMusic by Matt J Brown from WeAreOk.comSound by Robbie MacinnesProduced by Robbie Macinnes & Sam Shetabi See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In anticipation from an all-new season of Dirty Mother Pukka, we've put together some best bits from Season 1 for your enjoyment! This week, we've gathered our favourite moments from our favourite bearded northerner. Take it away, Joe! PARENTING THE SH*T OUT OF LIFE - Out Now!The Sunday Times Bestseller"Hilarious ... a must-read" - The Sun"Snort-tea-through-nose funny" - Cherry Healey, author of Letters to my FannyMother Pukka and Papa Pukka at last offer you this: a book that will not help you grow or raise a human successfully. But this is a book that might, if you're not too emotionally battered - and can see past the permanent eye twitch - help you laugh a little more than you cry.Read more at MotherPukka.co.ukFollow us on Instagram @mother_pukka and @papa_pukka Design by Season of VictoryMusic by Matt J Brown from WeAreOk.comSound by Robbie MacinnesProduced by Robbie Macinnes & Sam Shetabi See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anna Whitehouse aka Mother Pukka is my guest on this episode of Not Another Mummy Podcast. She's a blogger, a vlogger and along with her husband Matt (aka Papa Pukka) she does the Mother Pukka podcast (Dirty Mother Pukka) and the pair have just published their first book - Parenting The Sh*t Out Of Life. Anna also runs the Flex Appeal where she campaigns for better flexible working, so we chatted about her hopes and desires to change the way employers approach flexible working. We also veered off subject a lot, and covered her career, the new book, Insta-mums, dealing with miscarriage and infertility and the less glamorous side of parenting (is there actually a glamorous side? I'm not so sure...) Undoubtedly, the star of this podcast episode is Anna's daughter Mae, who kept popping in and joining in! Click play to listen and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe on iTunes! I'm overwhelmed by how many of you are listening every week! Music: Epidemic Sound See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As they say, double your pleasure, double your fun. But how do you double-down on your offspring while keeping your shit together? In the last episode of this series, our panels give their two cents on baby number two. PRE-ORDER OUR NEW BOOK, PARENTING THE SH*T OUT OF LIFE! Mother Pukka and Papa Pukka at last offer you this: a book that will not help you grow or raise a human successfully. But this is a book that might, if you're not too emotionally battered - and can see past the permanent eye twitch - help you laugh a little more than you cry. "Parenting The Sh*t Out Of Life: For people who happen to be parents (or might be soon)" - Publishing September 2017 Read more at MotherPukka.co.uk Follow us on Instagram @mother_pukka and @papa_pukka Pre-order our book on Amazon Design by Season of Victory Music by Matt J Brown from WeAreOk.com Sound by Robbie Macinnes Produced by Robbie Macinnes & Sam Shetabi See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Post-baby, is romance a labour of love? In this episode, we ask our panels how to keep the romance alive when couples make the shift from girlfriend and boyfriend, to mum and dad. PRE-ORDER OUR NEW BOOK, PARENTING THE SH*T OUT OF LIFE! Mother Pukka and Papa Pukka at last offer you this: a book that will not help you grow or raise a human successfully. But this is a book that might, if you're not too emotionally battered - and can see past the permanent eye twitch - help you laugh a little more than you cry. "Parenting The Sh*t Out Of Life: For people who happen to be parents (or might be soon)" - Publishing September 2017 Read more at MotherPukka.co.uk Follow us on Instagram @mother_pukka and @papa_pukka Pre-order our book on Amazon Design by Season of Victory Music by Matt J Brown from WeAreOk.com Sound by Robbie Macinnes Produced by Robbie Macinnes & Sam Shetabi See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Oh baby! If giving birth wasn't enough to put you off sex for life, at some point normal bedtime service will be resumed. In this smut-tastic episode, we see how our panels got back down to business as usual now they have a screaming baby in tow. PRE-ORDER OUR NEW BOOK, PARENTING THE SH*T OUT OF LIFE! Mother Pukka and Papa Pukka at last offer you this: a book that will not help you grow or raise a human successfully. But this is a book that might, if you're not too emotionally battered - and can see past the permanent eye twitch - help you laugh a little more than you cry. "Parenting The Sh*t Out Of Life: For people who happen to be parents (or might be soon)" - Publishing September 2017 Read more at MotherPukka.co.uk Follow us on Instagram @mother_pukka and @papa_pukka Pre-order our book on Amazon Design by Season of Victory Music by Matt J Brown from WeAreOk.com Sound by Robbie Macinnes Produced by Robbie Macinnes & Sam Shetabi See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Raising a human comes with its fair share of strain on new parents - trust us, we’ve all been there. In this episode, our mamas and papas talk frankly about about body and mind. Strength.Read more at MotherPukka.co.ukFollow us on Instagram @mother_pukka and @papa_pukkaDesign by Season of VictoryMusic by Matt J Brown from WeAreOk.comSound by Robbie MacinnesProduced by Robbie Macinnes & Sam Shetabi See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So you're recovering from the shell shock of birth, and now it's time to face the music - it's baby time. In this episode, we reflect on those first few weeks with the fresh spawn, and the things we learned (and mistakes we made) when baby finally dropped.Read more at MotherPukka.co.ukFollow us on Instagram @mother_pukka and @papa_pukkaDesign by Season of VictoryMusic by Matt J Brown from WeAreOk.comSound by Robbie MacinnesProduced by Robbie Macinnes & Sam Shetabi See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

THIS IS NOT A DRILL! It’s the big one... labour. In this episode, the mummy and daddy panels give us their take on the “best” day of their lives. We talk NCT, mucus plugs and the so-called beauty of finally giving birth.Read more at MotherPukka.co.ukFollow us on Instagram @mother_pukka and @papa_pukkaDesign by Season of VictoryMusic by Matt J Brown from WeAreOk.comSound by Robbie MacinnesProduced by Robbie Macinnes & Sam Shetabi See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 9 month clock is ticking...(only 18 more years to go). In this episode we talk antenatal classes, announcements, and how new mamas and papas react to the tidal wave of hormones sent to help us parent!Read more at MotherPukka.co.ukFollow us on Instagram @mother_pukka and @papa_pukkaDesign by Season of VictoryMusic by Matt J Brown from WeAreOk.comSound by Robbie MacinnesProduced by Robbie Macinnes & Sam Shetabi See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Whether you're shrewd shaggers or at it like rabbits, when it comes to having a baby you can't help but become obsessive bean counters. In this episode, our panels get down and dirty and tell us their conception stories.Read more at MotherPukka.co.ukFollow us on Instagram @mother_pukka and @papa_pukkaDesign by Season of VictoryMusic by Matt J Brown from WeAreOk.comSound by Robbie MacinnesProduced by Robbie Macinnes & Sam Shetabi See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Trying can be trying. How do you transition from casual sex to a permanent mating partner and then full-on baby making? In this episode we ask our panel of women, and our panel of men, about the t-word... "trying".Read more at MotherPukka.co.ukFollow us on Instagram @mother_pukka and @papa_pukkaDesign by Season of VictoryMusic from Epidemic SoundSound by Robbie MacinnesProduced by Sam Shetabi See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Breeding has to start somewhere. So for this first episode of Dirty Mother Pukka, we start the parenting journey at the very beginning and ask: how did you pick your 'mate'?Was it love at first sight? Were they The One? Or would David Attenborough have been on the sidelines saying, “and here we have the primitive male, making his lumbering advance across the sticky floor of Northampton’s Ritzy”? To answer this pressing anthropological question we have a stellar panel of women and a stellar panel of men, giving you both sides of the parental divide.Read more at MotherPukka.co.ukFollow us on Instagram @mother_pukka and @papa_pukkaDesign by Season of VictoryMusic from Epidemic SoundSound by Robbie Macinnes

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Anna Whitehouse is Mother Pukka (@motherpukka/@motherpukka) and she joins me on the show to talk about her website  www.motherpukka.co.uk,  being an influencer and why she's a 'foghorn for flexible working' (her words). In our conversation we talk about her early journalistic career, being a mum and what it was that prompted her to start Mother Pukka and why the campaign for flexible working for parents is so important to her.  I dare you not to be inspired by Anna, not least because she doesn't sugar-coat her messaging, but because she's being true to herself - and in this episode of the show she talks about the highs and lows of doing just that. Her blog post 'I Quit' is mentioned during the show and explains exactly why flexible working is so important to her. She also explains how she handles online trolls, and her early career in journalism.  EG xx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

She's a social media sensation, a champion for flexible working, and close personal friends with Gloria Hunniford - it's megavlogger Mother Pukka! We compare Caesarean scars, make jokes about bacterial vaginosis, and explain why everyone needs a c***ometer. There's also some serious talk about miscarriage, and Pukka tells us an amazing fact about herself. We learn about what inspired her to start the Flex Appeal campaign, and how to get involved. There's some practical advice on the best way to ask your boss for flexible working. We round off with a fantastic listener confession, plus a very special one from Mother Pukka herself. You can find out more about the Flex Appeal campaign over at motherpukka.co.uk, and by following her on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. The next flash mob is on 31 March in Trafalgar Square. The Scummy Mummies book is OUT NOW! We hope you like it, and if you do, we'd love an Amazon review! **SEE US LIVE** We're performing at Bush Hall in Shepherd's Bush on 22 March, and at Brighton Komedia on 28 June. To buy tickets, and for more dates, visit ScummyMummies.com. We're on Twitter (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. Please send your confessions to scummymummiespodcast@gmail.com and visit us at ScummyMummies.com. If you like the podcast, please tell your friends! Thank you for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anna Whitehouse is a journalist, editor and founder of the brilliant Mother Pukka empire. MotherPukka.co.uk is a blog for ‘people who happen to be parents’. Her Instagram feed has grown to 50,000 followers in a year. She’s previously worked at Stylist magazine, and at Time Out Amsterdam before writing for fashion labels such as Tommy Hilfiger. We talk about starting your own business, flexible working, sponsored content, the parenting Instagram community and the importance of looking after yourself and taking a break. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bella Younger chats to awesome mum blogger, Anna Whitehouse aka Mother Pukka, about the highs and lows of parenting, the joy of trolls and running out of milk... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our legend-of-Instagram guest, Mother Pukka, opened her stylish bag and fabulous mind to us this week, with findings of a clutch, nappy and superhero mask leading us to talk life-parent balance on the social media frontline, swimming pool etiquette and share our fondness for fancy-dress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.