The Parent Hood

Having a baby changes your life in many ways but the one few of us talk about is how it affects our sex lives. Marina is joined by Kate Moyle, a psychosexual therapist in an open, honest and realistic conversation about sex when you have had a baby, about the challenges, the emotions, the hormones and practical tips around how to make it as enjoyable and rewarding as it was before.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As new parents we shower their babies with love, spending hours thinking about how we can be the very best parents. Often we obsess about the buggy, their clothes, teaching them to sign, but often lose sight of what really matters. And what your children will be most grateful is a close and loving family. Marina talks to Couple Therapist Jo Harrisson about the challenges couples face when they beccome parents and how to deal with them.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marina talks to Clover Stroud, author of "The Wild Other" and mother of five about losing her mother and becoming a mother herself.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Children are notorously fussy eaters but it is never more important for humans to eat well than when they're growing. Marina and Dr Chiara are joined by Nutritionalist and Chef duo Jo Saunders and Georgie Soskin of Cooking Them Healthy to chat about what your children need to be eating and how to get them to eat it. Episode Notes: For recipes, ideas, store cupboard lists and details about their workshops check out Jo and Georgie’s blog www.cookingthemhealthy.com Instagram @cookingthemhealthy Bare Biology Supplements - https://www.barebiology.com Pukka Elderberry Syrup https://www.pukkaherbs.com/teas-supplements/pukka-organic-supplements/elderberry-syrup/ Consultations & getting in touch www.naturedoc.co.uk/about/practitioners/jo-saunders/ Follow The Parent Hood on Instagram @theparent.hood  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What are the options for women who want a baby but don't have the right man in their lives? Marina and Dr Chiara Hunt meet Mel Johnson, a life coach and creator of The Stork and I, who in her mid thirties decided to have a baby using a sperm donor. You'll find out more about Mel here: Instagram Facebook Page The Mum Tribe Facebook Group Blog The website of the Donor Conception Network Mel mentions is here.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We know that the first 1001 days of a baby's life, from conception to age 2, is the time that has the greatest impact in their lives. Dr Kathryn Hollins, Child and Family Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist talks to Marina and Dr Chiara Hunt about what's crucial, in particular how to help babies and children understand and manage their feelings  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

No-one likes the idea of having a needle injected into them, but at the same time vaccinations are crucial to healthy life. Designed to be listened to by children, Dr Chiara Hunt explains how vaccinations protect us from nasty diseases and what would happen if we didn’t have them.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marina is joined by Louise Webster to discuss how mothers can re-evaluate their working lives after having children, how to juggle home life and career and why employing mothers is one of the smartest moves an employer can make.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Risk is something we all struggle with after becoming parents But how do fathers with dangerous jobs cope? Tam Rodwell, author of Daredevil Dads talks to Marina about meeting smoke jumpers and bomb disposal technicians about how their jobs have affected their roles as parents.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The best selling author talks to Marina about what inspired her to start writing books, and how to get your fussy eaters to embrace a varied diet.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anyone else find one of the most stressful parts of summer is applying suncream to reluctant children? Well, maybe it’s time that they understood the importance. Designed to be listened to by children, Dr Chiara Hunt talks about how suncream protects us and what can happen if we don’t use it.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Regardless of when it happens, miscarriage can leave parents confused, guilty, bewildered, sad and sometimes in pain. In spite of it affecting millions of couples every year, it’s not something that we a society talk about much, which is why Dr Chiara Hunt and Marina Fogle have recorded an honest podcast about the physical, practical and emotional reality of miscarriage.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Making a baby is often not as straightforward as we hope it might be. Fertility expert Emma Cannon talks to Marina about the simple things you can do in life to make conception more likely.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For many couples, getting pregnant takes longer than expected. Dr Chiara Hunt talks frankly about what couples need to be doing to give themselves the best chances of conceiving and what your options are if it’s not working.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marina chats to mother of one, Binky Felstead about her pregnancy, birth and how she’s finding life as a mother.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.