Milk and Mummies Podcast
By Raychel Addo
Categories: Society & Culture
A podcast for modern mums navigating the highs and lows of motherhood while juggling careers, relationships, and self-care. This show offers real, unfiltered conversations about parenting, working mum struggles, mental health, and everything in between. Motherhood is beautiful, messy, and full of unexpected challenges. Whether you’re breastfeeding at 2 AM, tackling the school run, or trying to reclaim a little “me time,” Milk and Mummies is here to remind you—you’re not alone. Each episode features honest stories, expert insights, and relatable chats that will make you laugh, cry, & feel seen.
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Recent episodes
- Joy Randolph: “I Nearly Died During Pregnancy” — Survival, NICU & Taking Back Control
Joy Randolph’s first experience of motherhood began with survival. During her first pregnancy, Joy experienced a life-threatening medical complication while her baby spent time in NICU. That baby would go on to become a healthy elite athlete, and Joy would later have two further healthy…
- “I Hid My Pregnancy”: Motherhood, Trauma & Breaking Cycles with Danielle Coleman
Danielle Coleman hid her pregnancy from her friends — and some didn’t know she had a son until after he turned one. In this episode of Milk & Mummies, Danielle joins Raychel for a deeply open conversation about why she chose privacy during pregnancy, her experiences surrounding conception, and how…
- Selma Nicholls: Motherhood, Representation & Building Looks Like Me
When Selma Nicholls’ daughter Riley-Ann asked, “Why doesn’t anyone look like me?”, it sparked an idea that would grow into Looks Like Me — an award-winning casting agency and movement championing authentic representation across advertising, television and film. In this episode of Milk & Mummies…
- Can You Have It All? Motherhood, Ambition & Success with Sedge Beswick
Can women really have it all — and should we even be asking that question? This week, Raychel is joined by entrepreneur, strategist, investor, mentor and mum of two Sedge Beswick. After becoming ASOS’ first social media hire, Sedge went on to found and scale influencer marketing agency SEEN…
- Motherhood, Acting & Ambition with Mother Act | Milk and Mummies
Can women really have it all? This week on Milk & Mummies, Raychel sits down with actors and Mother Act co-founders Phoebe Sparrow and Allegra Marland to explore what happens when motherhood meets a career built on uncertainty. From navigating auditions with childcare to redefining success after…
- Hypnobirthing, Doulas & Birth Preparation | Carina Gillespie
Can hypnobirthing really make a difference during labour? What does a doula actually do? And how can expectant parents prepare for birth with confidence instead of fear? This week on Milk & Mummies, Raychel Addo is joined by hypnobirthing teacher, birth and postpartum doula Carina Gillespie from…
- Success, Motherhood & Building a Life You Love with Ronke Lawal
Success and motherhood don’t have to exist on opposite sides of the scale. This week, Raychel sits down with award-winning PR and communications entrepreneur, speaker and personal branding coach Ronke Lawal to explore what it really means to build a fulfilling career whilst raising a family…
- Parenting Older Children, Identity & Rediscovering Yourself | Eliza Williams | Milk and Mummies
Motherhood evolves—and so do we. When actor, singer and writer Eliza Williams first joined Milk & Mummies, we spoke about the realities of balancing motherhood and a creative career while raising young children. This time, we’re revisiting the conversation from a completely different chapter…
- What Every Mum Should Know with Midwife Alicia Burnett
This week on Milk & Mummies, Raychel is joined by registered midwife, mother, author and founder of Black Baby Loss Awareness Week, Alicia Burnett. Alicia shares her experiences of motherhood, midwifery, advocacy and supporting Black families through pregnancy, birth and baby loss. Together, they…
- The Missing Part of Sex Education
We spend years learning about contraception, STIs and how to avoid pregnancy — but how much do we actually learn about fertility? In this clip from Milk & Mummies, fertility specialist Dr Nagla Elfaki discusses one of the biggest gaps in sex education and why so many women feel unprepared when…
- Tahirah Sharif on Motherhood, Ambition & Identity
Actress Tahirah Sharif joins Milk & Mummies for an honest conversation about motherhood, ambition, identity and balancing a successful career with raising children. Known for her work in The Haunting of Bly Manor , The Tower and so much more , Tahirah shares how becoming a mother has changed her…
- Why Nobody Told Us This About Fertility
We spend years learning how NOT to get pregnant. But what happens when you’re finally ready to have a baby? In this clip from Milk & Mummies, fertility and reproductive medicine doctor Dr Nagla Elfaki discusses one of the biggest gaps in women’s health education: understanding how long trying to…
- Your Health Can't Stop This
Can a healthy lifestyle protect your fertility? In this clip from Milk & Mummies, fertility and reproductive medicine doctor Dr Nagla Elfaki explains why diet, exercise and healthy habits matter—but can’t completely prevent age-related fertility decline. A powerful conversation about fertility…
- What Every Woman Should Know About Fertility, Motherhood & Timing | Dr Nagla Elfaki
How much do women really know about their fertility? This week on Milk & Mummies, I’m joined by fertility and reproductive medicine doctor Dr Nagla Elfaki for an honest conversation about fertility, motherhood, ambition and the realities many women aren’t told about reproductive health. We discuss…
- Rejection Doesn’t Get Easier | Jade Anouka
Actress Jade Anouka talks about why rejection never really gets easier — even after years in the industry. Listen to the full episode of Milk & Mummies for more conversations on motherhood, creativity and ambition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Queer Motherhood, Creativity & Ambition with Jade Anouka
Actress, writer and poet Jade Anouka joins Milk & Mummies for a beautiful conversation on queer motherhood, creativity, identity and ambition.From balancing parenting with a creative career to navigating visibility, legacy and self-expression, this episode is honest, layered and deeply…
- The Reality of SEND Parenting & Black Motherhood | Marsha Martin | Milk and Mummies Podcast
In this episode, I’m joined by Marsha Martin, founder of Black SEN Mamas, for a deeply honest conversation about motherhood, neurodiversity, and navigating systems that often feel impossible to access.We talk about the emotional journey of raising a neurodivergent child, the unseen labour that…
- Sherise Blackman: Motherhood, Faith, Purpose & Creating “Do Not Disturb"
In this episode, I’m joined by SheRise Blackman — actor, writer and executive producer of Audible’s Do Not Disturb.We talk about faith, purpose, motherhood and what it really takes to build a creative career while staying grounded. A powerful conversation for anyone navigating ambition, identity…
- Motherhood, Identity & The Mental Load No One Talks About | Kyra
What really happens to your identity after becoming a mother?This week on Milk & Mummies, I’m joined by singer-songwriter Kyra to talk about motherhood, creativity, and the emotional load that so many women carry silently.We explore:Postpartum identity shiftsBalancing ambition and…
- Breaking Generational Cycles in Motherhood | Maryam Javaid on Milk and Mummies Podcast
This week on Milk & Mummies, I’m joined by Maryam Javaid — parent mentor, speaker, and founder of Black and Brown Parenting.Together, we explore what it really means to break generational cycles and challenge the cultural narratives that shape how we parent.From emotional safety to leadership in…
- Motherhood, Marriage & Building a Home | Kyra Bruce
What happens when you’re living in a house of 10, raising kids, renovating a home, and building a life all at the same time? Kyra Bruce shares the honest reality.In this episode of Milk & Mummies, host Raychel Addo is joined by content creator and mum of two Kyra Bruce.Kyra shares her experience…
- Balancing Law & Motherhood: Barrister Creanna Dodson on Career, Pressure & Family Life
How do you balance motherhood with a career in criminal and family law?In this episode of Milk & Mummies, Raychel speaks with barrister Creanna Dodson about her journey from social work to the courtroom — and how becoming a mother reshaped her perspective on ambition, pressure and purpose.We…
- Not Enjoying Motherhood? Rhea Ellen Tells the Truth
In this honest and deeply relatable episode of Milk & Mummies, Raychel Addo sits down with content creator, podcaster, and mum of two Rhea Ellen to talk about the side of motherhood we rarely hear about.From pregnancy and birth to burnout, mum guilt, and admitting she doesn’t always enjoy being a…
- From Bullying to Building a Brand: Stephanie Mensah on Bibinee Dolls, Motherhood & Representation
In this episode of Milk & Mummies, Raychel Addo speaks with Stephanie Mensah, founder of award-winning diversity toy brand Bibinee Dolls.After her young son was bullied at nursery because of his skin colour, Stephanie was determined to create something that would help children feel proud of who…
- Raising Kids While Building a Talent Agency | Michelle Kirby
In this episode of Milk & Mummies, Raychel Addo is joined by Michelle Kirby, founder of Daisy & Dukes — one of the UK’s top talent agencies for young performers.Michelle opens up about her journey into the entertainment industry, building a successful agency, and how motherhood shaped her both…
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