True Family Vibes

On behalf of Diversifying Podcast platforms... we wrap up the True Family Vibes podcast with a  hilarious trip down memory lane where we examine the ups, downs, and unexpected poos of parenting. Remember that Disney movie you loved as a kid? It probably had a sorrowful theme and we're talking about how it sparked conversations with our children about life and loss. And who can forget the episode where I had to defend my bum from another child? These memorable moments have not only entertained us, but have also shaped our future as parents.

Brace yourself for an honest look at the messy yet endearing journey of motherhood. The tantrums, the stains on the carpet, the laughter, and those unforgettable moments when an unexpected poo makes your day, or rather ruins it. Remember when I shared the issues of raising a vegan climate change generation, convinced that there is no meat in their sausages? We're revisiting all of these precious memories and more. 

As we bid farewell to our beloved podcast, we can't help but feel a sense of anticipation for what the future holds. We're wrapping up this chapter with a contemplative look at Our top 10 episodes that sum up this season and the many topics we've discussed over the last 2 years. Our concluding episode is a tribute to all the laughter, lessons, and love that our podcast community has shared. We're signing off, but the journey doesn't end here, it's just taking a different road.

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Here is it is the final episode of True Family vibes podcast.  I know I can’t sing in tune but this song I’ve written just sums up looking after a 2 year old right now. 🎶 

Thanks for sharing this journey with me, you’ve all been wonderful.

Have a blessed parenthood journey no matter what life throws at you.. make memories and remember “ oh life!.. do do do do..” is all you can say some days… 

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Do you have a list of songs that bring you through the memories of childhood and bringing up children? Here are just some classics that I’ve  dedicated to each child for seasons in their lives. Listen to my attempt to be a Dj mumma.. my dreams have finally come true.. here is True Family Vibes radio.. 

"Better When I'm Dancin'" by Meghan Trainor (My washing up song for 2023) 

Check out Desmond Dennis 
“Baby shark R&B remix” 
“Old Macdonald had a  Farm R&B” 
“ Itsy Bitsy Spider R&B remix”
(Bath time, play time, chill time, dance time these songs are great for all)

Check out Jools Tv “Wheels on the bus” (if you wanna fresh approach to this anthem)


“There’s no place I’d rather be - Clean Banditt (Dedicated to my eldest, I remember trying to get you to sleep and pushing you in a pram in the kitchen for hours whilst singing this lol)

 “I don’t care” Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber  (For every child when you have woken me up.. I can deal with the bad nights when I’m with my baby yeah..)

“Buffalo Soldier” Bob Marley 
(To my middle child, I love that you learnt this song as a toddler. I remember you singing it during a long car journey and making us all laugh)

“Perfect” Ed Sheeran 
(To my youngest, you were tiny and not growing as a newborn.. I fed and danced with you in the dark.. I treasure those moments now as you can’t sit still…)

“Shotgun” George Ezra 
Our theme tune for lockdown season 

“Proud” Heather Small
A classic for each one of us when we homeschooled, dealt with a pandemic, raised our kids and learnt new skills

Shout out to my fav YouTube channels that help us keep our groove on whilst learning too..

Go Noodle (fun routines and learning too) 

Coco melon (classic nursery rhymes with a story)

Just dance (dance routines)

Koo koo kangeroo (random funny songs)

Chu Chu tv (nursery rhymes with a beat)

Jack Hartmann (phonics tunes)

Mr DeMaio (times table tunes)

Akili and me (Swahili and numbers songs)

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So here it is, a day in the life of motherhood… in spoken word I attempt to showcase what it’s like for mothers on some days when you gotta do it all.. 
it’s tiring but it’s blessed.

Shout out to all the single parents! 

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The UK is marking 75 years of the NHS, as much as I appreciate free healthcare.. A and E with a toddler is so stressful! 

Unfortunately my son had a febrile seizure… it’s very scary experience and I thought I would share the experience with you.

Here’s where you can find out more about Febrile seizures…
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/febrile-seizures/

I also have been to A and E for food allergies too.. Here’s some further information… https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/weaning-and-feeding/food-allergies-in-babies-and-young-children/

These are the dramas of being a parent… 

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Always looking after people and then you look around to check whose looking after you? Well.. you need to do that too and you don’t.. we’ll you just don’t do it enough because you don’t have time. Whether is be running, plucking, brushing or sleeping.. there’s something you can choose to do this week to improve your well-being x 

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You know that flip button that you can’t control? Yep..  the kids doing or saying stuff and you keep saying in a calm manner what they need to do..like “put your shoes on, go to bed, brush your teeth, come downstairs..” Then the kid responds by asking you for a snack… Your like “what?!!” The button has been truly flipped. Here’s some tips to prevent the flip switch on your parenting journey 

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For mental health awareness week we will be looking at some of the issues that make parents anxious. 

Like when your child is learning how to talk and you have to work out what they need, how they feel and what happened…and all they can do is cry… does it ever make you anxious? 

Join me as my 1 year old shares advice on the benefits of playing with balls, squeezing stress balls and kicking balls. 

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So the three musketeers are featured in this weeks episode. They have taken over the podcast to be both wonderful and very random too. Note to self - don’t record a podcast when the kids are off school…

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For Allergy Awareness Week, I interview my 9 year old daughter on what it feels like to have food allergies and we share what we can all do to help other people with allergies feel more included and reduce anxiety.

Join us as we talk about food allergies, allergic reactions, allergen tests and food labeling!

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Don’t even get me started, how many mothers have been gaslighted by a healthcare professional?
 At a smear test? at a baby scan? in labour? or when feeding your baby? It’s not just me right?
 And…No it’s not your hormones making you overly sensitive- it’s that burned out nurse/ midwife/ dr or whoever that think they know your body better than you do and bring judgment and negativity on you in your time of need…

Here’s some examples of gaslighting in maternal healthcare, take some time to reflect and learn how to control yourself when your gaslighted ⛽️  by a healthcare professional!

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We knew it was coming didn’t we, they did say  the cost of living would go up in April but oh my life- this much is too much oh! This episode gives some fresh practical family tips to help you save.. from checking which toothpaste gives you the most value of money to hiding multipack crisps for the rainy days. 
Here ‘s 10 very random money saving tips for families.

#moneysaving 💰💸💵💶💷💴💰💸

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Life is not a bunch of chocolates- most chocolates are tasty and sweet, only a few do you have to spit out, your much more likely to eat chocolate and enjoy it even if it’s not your flavour.

So for me, life is more like chicken pox.. its more often uncomfortable, random, it brings unplanned spots that pop up and often looks worse just before it gets better.
Shout out to parents dealing with childhood illnesses #chickenpox

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Isn’t it so humbling when your toddler diarrhea’s  on you.  Then as you clear it up.. it continues in the bath tub. I mean seriously what are you trying to teach me... is it multitasking? How to handle shock? How to communicate in complex situations? I am here to learn. It’s a shame that this is the way I have been forced to develop these skills. 
Life..oh life..oh life… do do do do.. 

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Mothers -No matter what country you are from there will be some weird things that come naturally to you.

It may be sniffing nappies, regurgitating food...  picking off cradle cap... picking your child's nose, spitting on your thumb and then rubbing it to wipe your child's dirty face... I mean the list goes on doesn't it? The weird things that mums do... You know you do something that's on this list or something weirder right?

No matter how weird you are, you're wonderful. 
#HappyInternationalWomensDay2023 

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Having a C-section? Caring for a C-sectioned mother? No idea what having a C-section is like?  Listen in.. 

The truth about C-sections.. the reality of the emotions, operation and healing process, plus some random self care tips like.. if you fart and the wind comes through your scar then you haven’t been sown back together properly 😂. 

Shout out to all the Caesarean section mothers ! This one’s dedicated to you and your scar for life! 

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So I’ve breastfed three children and I’ve had every type of experience with it, like the good, the bad and the toe curling ugly. I’ve learnt a multiple range of skills from being a breastfeeding peer supporter and a friend to many who have needed breastfeeding support. Its a skill that we can assume will come naturally  but often it doesn’t and requires a good amount of patience, self control and support. So now I finally say goodbye forever to my own breastfeeding journey, here’s my truth.

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How messed up is this story, tell me you can see it too? This story is starting up conversations on mental health, forced marriage, child slavery and ju ju…

Seriously Disney.. 

#happy childrens mental health week 

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Just continuing the reflections on parenting whilst I’m putting my 1 year old to sleep (you will hear him)… I’m thinking about how much I have always loved sleep, somehow it feels like my children have been designed specifically to train me out of the need for it.  I think it’s been 10 years now since I slept properly (I’m not even joking 🙃).. I can’t wait to sleep again in life 😴 😭 

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Are you organised? Do you plan ahead? Do you make it up as you go along? Are you willing to learn new skills ? Do you prefer to follow a recipe? 

If your willing to become better at cooking you can apply those skills to also becoming better at parenting too.. 

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