Frank Fallon is an infertility blogger, an IVF coach and dad to identical twins. In this episode, Frank takes us on a journey through the heartache of discovering he had zero chance of conceiving naturally after a year of trying with his partner. But his story doesn't end there, Frank shares his rollercoaster ride through IVF treatments, culminating in the joyous arrival of identical twins.

Drawing from his background in mental health, Frank has transformed his own experiences into hope for others. He now extends his hand to fathers navigating similar paths, offering support and guidance where it's often scarce. Join us as we break down barriers and shed light on the realities of infertility in men, something that just isn’t discussed enough!

Amit Kalley, co-founder of 'For Working Parents' supports both organisations and parents to help parents thrive in the workplace. Amit discusses the importance of flexibility and support for parents in the workplace and shares the inspiration behind founding the business. We explore the challenges faced by working parents, balancing work life and parenting life, returning to work after maternity and paternity leave, as well as reclaiming belonging in the workplace. Join us as Amit imparts invaluable wisdom and practical advice for working parents, offering insights into the joy of parenthood and the profound rewards of fostering a supportive professional environment.

This week's SNIPPET is from episode 7 of the podcast with Psychotherapist, Anna Mathur. One of the biggest questions I'm asked is "Where do I start with self-care? I have no time!". So Anna and I dive into this topic and provide parents with a roadmap to help them start looking after themselves.

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Today I’m joined by Danielle Facey also known as The Breastfeeding Mentor. Danielle supports mothers through their breastfeeding journey through her social media content and online workshops. In the UK, between 70 - 80% of mothers initiate breastfeeding, and by 6 months, that number drops to less than 1%. So we unpick all of this and more in today's episode. This chat is completely judgement-free, so whatever your family's feeding journey, you can take some value away from this episode.

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Today I’m joined by Ken Koyama, Ken makes up one-half of the popular blog, The Interracial Space. Ken is the proud dad to a 6-month-old little girl, and today we explore pregnancy, paternity leave, dad guilt and the daunting transition into fatherhood.

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Today's guest, Midwife Sister, Pip Davies supports parents through all aspects of pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. Pip is on a mission to provide honest, evidence-based antenatal and postnatal education, to ensure women feel empowered to birth free from fear, and so that they’re prepared to navigate their parenting journey. Today we explore how parents can prepare for the birth, and Pop shared tips on how they can navigate the postnatal period. As well as touching on the NHS, breastfeeding, and how we can support parents through loss.

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Today I'm joined by Sarah Moore, the renowned author of 'Peaceful Discipline'.

We delve into the realms of gentle parenting, healing from trauma, and an unexpected source of aid: improv comedy for parents. Sarah elaborates on gentle parenting strategies, guiding us from correction to connections.

From reshaping our perception of our child's behaviour to harnessing the power of storytelling, Sarah offers invaluable insights to strengthen the bond with our little ones.

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