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Chat with Charlie on Mum Matters
Honest conversations for mums who want to feel confident, less overwhelmed & seen. Join Charlie, mum of 5, as she shares real support for the early days of motherhood and beyond. For further on going support join our Mum Matters Community at https://stan.store/Charliesparentingpages
Episodes
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The First 12 Months of Motherhood: What No One Tells You (And How to Find Yourself Again)
Send us Fan MailThe first 12 months of motherhood aren't just hard — they're identity-shifting. You can prep the nursery, read all the books, and still feel…
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Why "Just Ask for Help" Doesn't Work for Moms (And What Actually Does)
Send us Fan MailIn my recent Instagram poll, the number one answer to "what would make the biggest difference right now?" was help without having to ask for…
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How to Talk to Your Partner About the Mental Load (Without Starting a Fight)
Send us Fan MailFeeling like you're carrying everything in your head while your partner has no idea? This episode is for you. Charlie shares the one calm…
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"Even If I Had Time For Myself, I Wouldn't Know What To Do With It"
Send us Fan MailEpisode Summary If you've ever been handed a rare moment of free time and completely blanked on what to do with it, this episode is for you…
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The Mental Load: What It Really Is & How to Manage It (with Nicki Cohen)
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Charlie sits down with therapist and mom of three, Nicki Cohen, to have an honest conversation about the mental load. Together…
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How to Prepare for the School Summer Holidays (Without Losing Yourself)
Send us Fan MailThe summer holidays are coming — and whether you're excited or already exhausted at the thought, this episode is for you. Charlie shares how…
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Keeping Kids Hydrated in the Heat (without losing your mind)
Send us Fan MailSummer's here and so is that familiar stress: trying to get your little ones to drink water when they'd rather do literally anything else. In…
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Why do you feel alone in a room full of people? Mom Loneliness Explained
Send us Fan MailEver sat in a room full of people — your kids, your partner, maybe even friends — and still felt completely alone? In this episode, I'm talking…
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Why You Still Feel Lost After 3 Kids (And What to Do About It)
Send us Fan MailHad two, three, maybe four kids and thought you'd have it figured out by now? This episode is your permission slip to stop pretending. In this…
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"I Don't Know Who I Am Anymore" — Reclaiming Your Identity as a Mom
Send us Fan MailDo you ever catch your reflection and wonder where YOU went? In this episode, Charlie opens up about the exact moment she realized she'd lost…
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Why Motherhood Feels So Hard (Even When You Love Your Kids) | Mom Burnout & Identity Loss
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Charlie gets honest about the parts of motherhood no one prepares you for: the bone-deep exhaustion, the guilt of wanting five…
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C-Section Birth Stories: Emergency vs Elective, Recovery Tips & Why C-Section Mamas Are Superheroes
Send us Fan MailIn this deeply personal episode, Charlie shares her experience of four c-sections — two emergency, two elective — and breaks down everything…
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Natural Birth Recovery: What No One Tells You About Healing (Physically & Emotionally)
Send us Fan MailJust because you didn't have surgery doesn't mean your body didn't go through something massive. In this episode, Charlie shares her honest…
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Body After Baby: How to Stop Body Shaming Yourself & Start Healing
Send us Fan MailYour body just did something miraculous — so why do we spend so much time hating it? In this episode, Charlie gets real about postpartum body…
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Boundaries for Busy Moms: Why you need them & How to Start Today!
Send us Fan MailYou can love being a mum and still need space to breathe. In this episode, Charlie dives into something that could genuinely change your entire…
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Self Care for Busy Moms: Small Habits that make a Big Difference
Send us Fan MailFollowing last week's deep dive into losing yourself in motherhood, this episode lifts the energy with real, doable self-care — not the "book a…
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Finding Yourself Again: A Mom’s Comeback
Send us Fan MailYou were one person your whole life — with dreams, opinions, passions, and a sense of who you were. Then you became a mum… and suddenly, you…
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Let's Talk Sleep! Newborn Sleep, Your Sleep and the Lack of Sleep
Send us Fan MailCharlie dives deep into one of the most Googled topics in motherhood: sleep. From what newborn sleep actually looks like (spoiler: it's not…
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Helpful Tips for Surviving the 3 AM Baby Feeds
Send us Fan MailCharlie opens up about the reality of 3am feeds — the loneliness, the exhaustion, but also the unexpected tenderness of those quiet hours…
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Leaving the House with a Newborn: Practical Tips
Send us Fan MailEver felt like leaving the house with your baby requires the same level of planning as a two-week holiday abroad? You're not alone — and you're…
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Baby Admin After Birth UK Guide
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Charlie breaks down the parenting admin that catches so many first-time mums completely off guard — the paperwork, the…
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How First Time Parents can get on the Property Ladder (even when it feels impossible) with Financial Advisor | Hannah Wrixen
Send us Fan MailIn this week's special episode, Charlie welcomes her FIRST EVER GUEST — Hannah, a financial advisor with 11 years of experience in the…
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Keeping Love Alive After Baby (and Kids)
Send us Fan MailIn this honest and heartfelt episode, Charlie opens up about what happens to your relationship once babies arrive. Drawing from 13 years of…
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Mum Guilt: Why it never ends (and how to manage it)
Send us Fan MailIn this deeply honest episode, Charlie unpacks mum guilt — when it starts, how it shows up, and why it can feel impossible to shake. From the…
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I love them but I miss me!
Send us Fan MailIn this heartfelt episode, Charlie opens up about one of motherhood's most unspoken struggles: losing yourself in the process of becoming…
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The Night I Became Someone’s Mum
Send us Fan MailIn this deeply personal episode, Charlie opens up about the quiet, overwhelming moment when motherhood truly hit her — not during pregnancy or…
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Fed is Best: Feeding Choices and Support
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Chat with Charlie on Mum Matters, Charlie shares honest and compassionate reflections on breastfeeding, bottle feeding…
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Birth Partners and Postpartum Boundaries
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Chat With Charlie on Mum Matters, Charlie shares honest insights on choosing a birth partner, managing visitors after birth…
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Becoming Mum: How to prepare your heart (Not just your hospital bag)
Send us Fan MailAs your due date approaches, the emotional preparation for motherhood can feel just as big as the physical preparation. In this episode, we…
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Conversations That Save Sanity Before Baby
Send us Fan MailIn this episode Charlie shares the essential conversations every couple should have before having a baby — and how to gently have them even if…
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When the magic fades
Send us Fan MailIn this episode Charlie gently explores the feeling so many mums carry — the quiet fear of not being good enough.We talk about:Mum guilt…
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The Magic of being a mum
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we talk honestly about the real magic of being a mum — not the picture-perfect moments, but the quiet, unseen work that happens…
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Introduction
Send us Fan MailI'm so happy to have you here and that you are about to embark on this wonderful journey with me. It was so important to me that I managed to…
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Mum Matters Trailer
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Chat with Charlie on Mum Matters! I'm Charlie, mum of 5, and this podcast is for mums who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or like…