Mamma Social - The Podcast

Why No One Talks About the Real Cost of Going Back to Work

Becoming a mum changed everything for us - including our careers. In this episode, we're having a chat about what happens when your old job no longer fits your new life. 
Whether it’s stepping away from a career you once loved, navigating self-employment, or figuring out what you actually want, we’re sharing the highs, the lows, and the surprising opportunities that come with career change after kids.
We’ll cover the emotional and financial realities of starting over, the unexpected confidence that can come from making a bold move, and how to handle the fear of taking a different path. 
If you’re wondering what’s next for you, this episode is full of reassurance, honesty, and ideas to help you make the shift.
 
Here are the highlights:
(10:18) Pits and Peaks of the Week
(20:42) Changing Careers After Having A Baby
(36:25) Financial Challenges for Parents
(46:10) Balancing Work and Financial Life
(51:33) Share Your Shit
 
 
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Motherhood, Marriage & The Conversations Every Couple Needs to Have

Motherhood, marriage, and intimacy - why does no one prepare us for this part? 
In this episode, we are with Ellie from Coupled, a relationship coach who’s helping couples navigate the messy realities of life after babies. 
From the mental load to sleep deprivation, sex, and resentment, we’re tackling the conversations most people shy away from.
Ellie shares why so many relationships struggle post-baby, the shifts that make the biggest difference, and how to bring connection back when exhaustion takes over. 
If you’ve ever felt unseen, unappreciated, or just at the end of your tether, this episode is packed with insights to help you and your partner get back on the same page.
Here are the highlights:
(16:30) Answering Your Questions
(21:32) Sex or Sleep?
(27:24) Should Your Partner Watch Porn?
(33:30) Societal Expectations for a Mum
(36:53) The 7 Year Itch
 
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The Messy Middle: Navigating Motherhood, Womanhood, and Everything In-Between

Motherhood, identity shifts, and all the messy bits in between - this episode is one you won’t want to miss.
We get real about what happens when you’re no longer expecting, and life starts throwing stuff at you that you just didn’t see coming. From postpartum rage and relationship dynamics to the unexpected emotions of watching your kids grow more independent, we cover it all.
Expect relatable stories about meltdowns, parenting guilt after rare nights out, and deep chats about rediscovering who you are beyond motherhood.
 If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this just me?”- spoiler: it’s not.
 
Here are the highlights:
(4:17) Peaks and Pits of the Week
(7:21) Managing Stress and Workload
(17:45) What to Expect When You’re no Longer Expecting
(27:44) Changes in Relationships
(35:25) Share Your Shit
 
 
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Trad Wives & Boss Babes: Can Women Really Have It All?

Motherhood, womanhood, and the madness of adulthood—this episode has it all. 
We’re talking about the rise of the “Trad Wife” trend, the reality of balancing ambition with family life, and whether staying at home is really a dream or just a cleverly rebranded role with outdated expectations.
We also chat about financial independence, societal pressures, and why having a cleaner is not a moral failing. With plenty of laughs, real talk, and maybe a few strong opinions, this episode unpacks what it means to define success on your own terms.
 
Here are the highlights:
(1:13) Pits and Peaks
(10:50) Trad Wives
(17:12) Societal Pressures on Women
(31:36) Share Your Shit
 
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Love, Lust & Laundry: How Motherhood Changes Everything

In this episode, we dive into all things motherhood, relationships, and the realities of adulting - no filters, no fluff. From juggling busy schedules to navigating the pressures of Valentine's Day, we keep it real in this conversation.
We also tackle the often-unspoken realities of sex and intimacy after kids, sharing our own experiences and listener stories about confidence, connection, and embracing change. 
Whether you're feeling the pressure to "put out" or just need reassurance that your timeline is normal, this episode is packed with honesty, humour, and a few surprises along the way.
Here are the highlights:
(1:17) Pits and Peaks!
(8:35) Sex Lives of Mums
(11:37) So..What is a “Normal” Sex Drive?
(19:20) Can't we just start normalising Sex?
(22:58) Share Your Shit
 
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Thanks, But No Thanks: The Unsolicited Mum Advice We Didn’t Ask For

Ever been on the receiving end of that kind of parenting advice—the kind you didn’t ask for? In this episode, we’re talking all things unsolicited mum advice, from the well-meaning but slightly irritating to the full-blown judge-fest. We’re sharing our own experiences, from social media “experts” sliding into our DMs to those real-life moments when someone just has to comment on your pram blanket choices.
So, how do you set boundaries without causing World War III? And is there ever a right way to give advice (or should we all just keep quiet)? Let’s get into it—because we all know a Janet, don’t we?
 
Here are the Highlights:
(01:54) Yes! The purple light is in the bin!
(07:54) Are YOU a giver of unsolicited advice?
(13:21) Yeah but did I ASK for your advice?
(19:23) Support over criticism
(27:52) Just.be.nice.
 
 
 
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MAMMA SOCIAL TRAILER '25

Welcome to Mamma Social, the podcast that brings real, unfiltered conversations about motherhood, womanhood, and all things adulting.
 
Hosted by Lauren and Kayleigh, this show dives into the highs, lows, and downright ridiculous moments of parenting, creating a space where you can laugh, vent, and just be yourself.
Born from a mission to combat postnatal loneliness, Mamma Social has grown into a thriving community, connecting women across the UK. Whether you're navigating sleepless nights or just need a moment to hear from other mums who get it, join us every Thursday for raw, relatable, and supportive chats.
 
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Fitness for Mams: Wins, Fails & Finding the Time

Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this week's episode. BetterHelp makes therapy a lot more accessible and even more so with a month’s worth of free therapy, up to 4 sessions when you sign up to be a Mamma Social member. After your free sessions, you’ll also receive 15% off future usage. 
Head to mammasocialco.com/becomeamember to sign up.
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In this week's episode of Mamma Social The Podcast, Lauren has actually been sleeping well for once and the ladies chat all about the joys (and struggles) of sharing the bed with your kids. Is it a game-changer or a total nightmare?
 
Pits and Peaks include an exciting playroom build, ‘boring’ adult wins and Kayleigh’s first ever art commission! 
 
This week's hot topic is all about health and fitness for mams. Kayleigh shares why she’s been loving her 5am gym sessions, whilst Lauren openly shares that she struggles to find the time and often feels ‘lazy’. They discuss the pressure on mums to ‘bounce back’ after having a baby, and chat about what their ideal, no limitations fitness day would look like, and their fave ‘healthy’ foods. Plus, to keep things fun, they take on a health and fitness quiz, packed with surprising facts and stats. 
 
Share Your Shits this week includes a Couch to 5K fail, a fitness win and a chat about go-to excuses for dodging workouts and healthy eating. 
 
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Tweakments and Treatments

In this week's episode of Mamma Social The Podcast, Lauren and Kayleigh both have swollen eyes, but what’s causing it? Lauren is aiming to get back into fitness, but she needs to figure out what ‘Macros’ are first. The ladies also chat about ovulation rages and tracking your natural cycles. Is it a good idea?
 
This week's Pits and Peaks bring the usual chaos and triumphs, including wardrobe organisation and the perils of being hit in the face by your own kids.
 
The hot topic this week is ‘Tweakments and Treatments’. The conversation dives into society's pressure on women and mothers to look a certain way and why the real focus should be on how you feel, not just on how you look. If tweaks and fillers make you happy, then celebrate that! They also uncover some surprising beauty treatments and cover the ethics around treatments such as salmon sperm facials (yep, you read that right!).
 
Share Your Shits this week features a spray tan fail, a lip filler mishap and a much-needed massage for a mam!
 
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Sleep, Periods and Dry January

In this episode of Mamma Social The Podcast, Lauren is tired and hasn’t been getting enough sleep, which sparks a bit of a tangent. Do we get enough sleep as mams, why is it so hard to get the kids to nod off? And is there such a thing as too much sleep?  
 
This week's Pits and Peaks include a lovely baby shower, smashing last week's goals and painful periods, but Kayleigh’s brought along some Hot Tea Mama ‘Over the Moon’ tea to help with that - and the ladies love it!
 
The hot topic this week is all about Dry January. Do you participate? What do we think about the alcohol free stuff? And are less people participating in Dry January this year? Lauren’s done a poll and the results are in…
 
To wrap up this week's episode, we have two Share Your Shits, including a hilarious yoga fail and a cocktail mishap. Tune in to catch all the goss!
 
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