Is He Actually Hurt… Or Just Avoiding School?
My Mum Just Exposed My Childhood
Half-Term Chaos, Mum Guilt & the Working Parent Juggle: Inside This Week’s Mum’s The Word Podcast
Parenting rarely goes exactly as planned and that’s exactly what Georgia Jones and Kelsey Parker spoke about in the latest episode of the Mum’s The Word podcast.
From half-term chaos to the constant pressure of balancing work and family life, the episode dives into one of the most relatable struggles for modern parents: how do you juggle being a parent, a partner and a professional without feeling like you’re failing at all three?
Here’s everything that happened in this week’s episode of Mum’s The Word.
The School Morning That Turned Into A Parenting Dilemma
The week’s episode began with Georgia sharing the story of a school morning that quickly spiralled into chaos.
After half-term finally ended, Georgia expected things to return to normal, but her son Cooper had other plans.
After stubbing his big toe badly, he couldn’t walk properly or even get a shoe on.
Suddenly Georgia was faced with one of the most common parenting dilemmas:
Is your child genuinely injured… or are they trying to get out of school?
As Georgia explains, deciding whether to send a child to school when they say they’re hurt can be surprisingly difficult.
Parents want to be supportive and caring, but they also know children can sometimes exaggerate injuries to avoid school or responsibilities.
Kelsey jokes that sometimes the only way to find out is to send them in anyway, because if they’re really hurt, the school will call.
The Reality Of Being A Working Parent
The situation also highlighted another challenge many parents face today: balancing work commitments with parenting responsibilities.
Georgia found herself juggling podcast recordings, work commitments and childcare all at once.
Because she works from home, Cooper often sees her sitting on her laptop or phone, which can make it difficult for children to understand that their parent is actually working.
Georgia explained that when you try to work while caring for a child at the same time, it can often feel like you’re doing two jobs badly instead of one job well.
This is a common struggle for many working parents, particularly those working remotely or running businesses from home.
Mum Guilt And The Pressure To Do Everything
One of the key themes of the episode is mum guilt, something Georgia admits she experiences often.
During half-term, she tried to keep working while also keeping Cooper entertained at home.
But the reality of trying to do both at the same time meant she felt stretched thin.
Kelsey offers a practical suggestion: planning ahead for school holidays.
Holiday clubs, activity camps and sports programmes can provide children with something fun to do while also allowing parents to focus on work.
However, both agree that even with planning, the pressure on parents today can feel overwhelming.
Modern parenting often comes with the expectation that you should be able to balance:
Work
Parenting
Friendships
Relationships
Social media
Home life
And somehow make it all look effortless.
Are Kids Too Busy These Days?
Another interesting part of the conversation explores how childhood has changed over the years.
Kelsey reflects on her own childhood, where half-term often meant simple days spent with family, watching television or walking to the local shop with her grandmother.
Today, children have access to endless activities, from trampoline parks and sports clubs to organised holiday camps and entertainment venues.
But more activities doesn’t necessarily mean better childhood experiences.
Both Georgia and Kelsey agree that being bored can actually be good for children.
When kids are bored, they often start to play creatively, build things or invent their own games.
For Cooper, boredom led to hours spent building dens in the house, something Georgia says kept him entertained for an entire afternoon.
Kelsey’s Half-Term Trip To Tenerife
While Georgia spent half-term juggling work and parenting, Kelsey had a very different week.
She travelled to Tenerife with her children while working on a collaboration with Jet2.
The hotel they stayed at was designed for families, with activities including:
Water parks
Climbing areas
Kids’ clubs
Surf machines
Gaming zones
Kelsey explains that places like this work so well for family holidays because children are constantly entertained — which gives parents a chance to relax too.
However, even on holiday, parenting never fully switches off.
The Truth About Social Media And Parenting
Towards the end of the episode, the conversation turns to social media and the assumptions people make online.
Kelsey shares that some followers messaged her asking whether she and her partner Will had split up simply because he didn’t appear in her holiday posts.
It’s a reminder that social media only ever shows small snapshots of real life.
Behind every perfect photo or video are the same everyday challenges most parents experience.
Juggling responsibilities, managing chaos and trying to keep everything running smoothly.
Why This Episode Resonates With So Many Parents?
The latest episode of Mum’s The Word highlights something that many parents feel but don’t always talk about openly.
There’s no such thing as perfectly balanced parenting.
Some days feel organised and productive. Other days start with stubbed toes, missed school runs and complete chaos.
But as Georgia and Kelsey remind listeners, that’s completely normal.
Parenting is messy, unpredictable and sometimes exhausting — but it’s also full of moments that make it all worthwhile.
“My Mum Just Exposed My Childhood…” – Georgia Jones’ Most Honest Episode Yet
The Mother’s Day Special of Mum’s The Word gets brutally honest, unexpectedly emotional… and seriously relatable.
What happens when you put your mum on a podcast… and let her tell the truth?
That’s exactly what Georgia Jones did in this Mother’s Day special of Mum’s The Word, and within minutes, her mum, Mumma Jean, was already spilling childhood secrets Georgia might have preferred to keep hidden.
From “you didn’t have a lot of chin, darling” to stories of passing out mid-tantrum, this episode is packed with laugh-out-loud moments, emotional reflections, and the kind of honesty only a mum can deliver.
“You Didn’t Have a Lot of Chin…” – The Baby Stories Get Brutal
Every parent says their baby is perfect… but Mumma Jean? Not quite.
In one of the episode’s funniest early moments, she describes Georgia as:
“covered in a lot of hair… on your ears, down your back”
and admits she “didn’t have a lot of chin”
It only gets worse (or better, depending how you look at it).
Georgia even reveals her grandad’s first reaction when meeting her:
“Oh, I suppose she’ll be alright. She’ll do.”
It’s the kind of brutally honest family humour that instantly makes this episode brilliant.
The Moment That Shocked Everyone: “She Held Her Breath Until She Passed Out”
But it’s not all laughs.
One of the most talked-about moments in the episode is when Jean reveals something genuinely shocking about Georgia as a child:
“You just held your breath until you passed out.”
Yes, actually passed out.
Jean recalls multiple terrifying incidents where Georgia, as a toddler, would get upset… hold her breath… and lose consciousness.
“It was petrifying.”
It’s a moment that hits every parent listening, that fine line between childhood behaviour and real fear, and the helplessness that can come with it.
Motherhood Across Generations: The Conversation That Hits Hard
Beyond the humour, this episode goes somewhere deeper.
Jean opens up about experiencing miscarriages both before and after having her daughters, describing how quickly life can change:
“You plan things differently… and then all of a sudden that’s taken away from you.”
It’s one of the most emotional parts of the episode, and a reminder of how Mum’s The Word continues to balance honesty, vulnerability and real-life parenting experiences.
“You Were Excelling… Just Not Where People Noticed”
Another standout moment comes when Georgia reflects on growing up alongside her sister, a high-achieving doctor, and feeling like she didn’t quite measure up.
But Mumma Jean quickly shuts that down:
“You were excelling in different things.”
It’s a powerful reminder for parents:
Success doesn’t look the same for every child.
And it’s exactly this kind of grounded, reassuring perspective that makes the episode resonate so strongly.
The Turning Point: How Mumma Jean Changed Georgia’s Life
One of the most defining stories in the episode?
The moment Jean pushed Georgia to enter Miss York, a decision that would ultimately lead to Miss England and Miss World.
Georgia admits she didn’t believe in herself at the time… but her mum did.
“Go on. What have you got to lose? Have a go.”
That “forceful nudge” changed everything, and it’s a powerful example of how parental belief can shape a child’s future.
Boyfriends, Chaos & Teenage Reality
Of course, no mother-daughter conversation is complete without teenage stories… and questionable boyfriends.
From:
the boyfriend who wore a hat all the time
to the one with no food in his fridge
to the one whose friends ended up smoking drugs in the garden
…it’s chaotic, hilarious, and painfully relatable.
As Jean puts it:
“I used to look forward to all these tales coming home.”
Final Thoughts: Funny, Emotional… and Very Real
This Mother’s Day special delivers exactly what you want:
Big laughs
Emotional honesty
Stories you definitely weren’t expecting
But more than anything, it’s a reminder that behind every parent…
there’s a story. And behind every child… there’s a mum who remembers everything.
THEY TWISTED MY WORDS AND I TOOK THE BACKLASH
‘They Twisted My Words… And I Took the Backlash’ 😳 Inside Georgia Jones & Kelsey Parker’s Most Honest Episode Yet
What happens when your words are taken out of context… and the internet runs with it?
This week on Mum’s The Word, Georgia Jones and Kelsey Parker deliver one of their most raw episodes yet, and it’s not just about mum life.
It’s about judgement, grief, online hate, and the reality behind the headlines.
😳 “That’s Not What I Said…” — When The Headlines Get It Wrong
The episode takes a powerful turn as Kelsey opens up about the backlash she faced after a headline completely twisted her words about grief.
What she actually shared was a deeply personal reflection on navigating loss as a mum, but the way it was reported told a very different story.
And the result? Online judgement, cruel comments, and people forming opinions without knowing the full truth.
Georgia doesn’t hold back either, calling out the damage these kinds of headlines can do, especially when people only read the top line and never the full story.
It’s a moment that hits hard, and one every parent (and honestly, every social media user) will relate to.
💻 The Reality of Online Judgement (And Why Everyone Has an Opinion)
From parenting choices to everyday decisions, this episode highlights something we’ve all experienced: unsolicited opinions.
Kelsey shares how she was criticised simply for getting her dog professionally trained, something completely normal, yet it still sparked backlash online.
Because in today’s world, it feels like:
Everyone has an opinion
Everyone feels entitled to share it
And no one stops to think before judging
Georgia sums it up perfectly, most of that judgement says more about the person commenting than the person being judged.
💔 Grief, Strength & The Things People Don’t See
At the heart of this episode is something much deeper.
Kelsey speaks candidly about loss: from losing her husband to experiencing the heartbreak of losing her baby and the complexity of navigating that while raising children.
It’s honest.
It’s emotional.
And it’s a reminder that: You never really know what someone is carrying.
Georgia reflects on how easy it is for the outside world to misinterpret moments, especially when only a snapshot is shown online.
And together, they highlight the importance of showing the real side of life and not just the polished version.
😂 From Heavy To Hilarious: Kids, Crushes & Growing Up Too Fast
Just when things get emotional, the episode brings it back to what Mum’s The Word does best: real-life parenting moments.
Georgia shares the adorable (and slightly shocking) moment she realised Cooper might be growing up… fast.
From cuddling on the sofa with a little “girlfriend” to full-on blushing and early signs of puberty.
It’s equal parts cute, awkward, and so relatable.
Kelsey joins in with her own stories of childhood “relationships,” proving that even at a young age… kids have big feelings.
🙈 “We Listen & We Don’t Judge” — The Mum Fails We All Needed
And of course, the episode wraps with the fan-favourite segment:
We Listen & We Don’t Judge
This week’s listener stories are full of classic mum fails: the kind that feel mortifying in the moment but hilarious afterwards.
From things going completely wrong to those “why did I do that?!” parenting decisions, it’s a reminder that:
👉 No one gets it right all the time
👉 Every mum has those days
👉 And sometimes, all you can do is laugh
💬 The Takeaway: No One Has It All Figured Out
If there’s one thing this episode makes clear, it’s this:
No one’s life is perfect, no matter what it looks like online.
Behind every post, every headline, every “perfect” moment… there’s real life, real struggles, and real emotions.
And sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is:
Be honest
Be kind
And stop judging
🎧 Listen Now
If you’ve ever:
Felt judged as a parent
Questioned your decisions
Or been misunderstood
This episode is for you.
Grab a cuppa, get comfy, and catch up with Georgia & Kelsey on Mum’s The Word.
“Becoming Dads Overnight Changed Everything"
“We Took Him From His Foster Mum… And Felt Like the Worst People” The Emotional Reality of Becoming Dads
Kelsey Parker sits down with Matthew and Ryan Mackinnon to uncover the truth about adoption, guilt, and becoming parents overnight — and it’s not what you think.
Becoming a parent is life-changing… but what happens when it happens overnight?
This week on Mum’s The Word, Kelsey Parker is joined by Matthew and Ryan Mackinnon, hosts of Daddies Overnight, who share their extraordinary journey into fatherhood through adoption. And while their story is full of love, laughter and joy, it also comes with a side of parenting that isn’t often talked about.
From navigating the realities of adoption to confronting unexpected guilt and emotional challenges, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it really means to become parents in an instant.
“We Became Dads Overnight” — But Nothing Could Prepare Us
Matthew and Ryan’s story starts like many modern relationships: building a life together, creating content online, and talking about the future.
But as a same-sex couple, the conversation around children came with added layers.
Do you want kids?
How do you have them?
And when is the right time?
After exploring both surrogacy and adoption, the pair quickly realised that the path to parenthood wasn’t as straightforward as they’d imagined.
Surrogacy, often glamorised online, came with unexpected complications, legal hurdles and eye-watering costs. Adoption, on the other hand, was something they initially misunderstood.
But one conversation changed everything.
The Adoption Myth That Needs Debunking
Like many people, Matthew and Ryan had preconceived ideas about adoption: that it would be difficult, restrictive, or even inaccessible.
The reality?
Completely different.
They describe being welcomed with open arms by adoption agencies and quickly realising just how many children are in need of loving homes.
It’s a powerful moment in the episode, as Kelsey reflects on the emotional weight of that reality, and how misunderstood adoption still is.
Because behind every statistic is a child waiting for a family.
“We Felt Like Bad People” The Guilt No One Talks About
One of the most emotional parts of the episode comes when Matthew and Ryan describe the moment they brought their son home.
It should have been pure joy.
But instead… it was complicated.
Because their son had already been loved.
Deeply.
By his foster carer.
Taking him home didn’t just feel like gaining a child, it felt like taking him away from someone else.
They describe feeling overwhelming guilt, despite knowing they were giving him his forever home.
And it’s this honesty that makes the conversation so powerful.
Because this side of adoption, the emotional complexity, the conflicting feelings, is rarely spoken about.
The Reality of Foster Care (And Why It Matters)
The episode also shines a light on the incredible role foster carers play.
Kelsey shares her own emotional experience of witnessing foster families in action, highlighting just how much love, care and sacrifice goes into looking after children, often knowing they will eventually have to say goodbye.
It’s a reminder that adoption doesn’t start at “forever”.
It starts with people who step in during the hardest moments.
And without them, the system simply wouldn’t work.
From Emotional Chaos to Everyday Parenting
Of course, it’s not all heavy.
In true Mum’s The Word style, the episode balances emotion with relatable parenting chat: including one detail that will make every parent listening slightly jealous…
Their son sleeps.
Really well.
We’re talking full nights. Long naps. No drama.
Naturally, Kelsey (and every parent listening) can’t quite believe it.
But beyond the sleep routines, what shines through is how much Matthew and Ryan adore their new life as dads, and how quickly that bond formed.
Would They Do It Again?
With such an intense and emotional journey, the question naturally comes up…
Would they adopt again?
Their answer is honest, funny, and very relatable: especially for any parent who knows that no two children (or sleep schedules) are ever the same.
Why This Episode Matters
This isn’t just a story about adoption.
It’s a story about:
Challenging misconceptions
Redefining what a family looks like
The emotional realities no one prepares you for
And the fact that there’s no single “right” path into parenthood
Most importantly, it’s a reminder that behind every parenting journey, no matter how it begins, is love, learning, and a lot of figuring it out along the way.
“Mum Life Isn’t Slowing Down… Georgia Jones & Kelsey Parker on Parenting Chaos, School Stress & Real Life"
“Why Does Everything Feel So Chaotic Right Now?”
If you’ve ever felt like life is just one long to-do list with no pause button? this episode of Mum’s The Word will hit home.
Georgia Jones and Kelsey Parker are back for a refreshingly honest catch-up, diving straight into that feeling so many parents are experiencing right now… total exhaustion.
From unpredictable weather to endless school runs and work that never stops, both mums admit things just feel a bit flat, and like everyone is running on empty.
School Holidays, No Plans & The Pressure to “Do It All”
With Easter holidays looming, the reality sets in fast:
what do you actually do with the kids for weeks on end?
Georgia admits she hasn’t planned anything, something every parent can relate to, while Kelsey embraces the chaos of having the kids at home.
It perfectly sums up the classic parenting divide:
One mum craving structure (and maybe a bit of peace)
The other leaning fully into the madness of it all
But underneath it all is a shared truth:
life doesn’t stop when the kids are off school.
Work, responsibilities, and the mental load just keep going.
Swimming Lessons, Verrucas & The Real Parenting Struggles No One Talks About
Then comes one of the most relatable conversations of the episode… school swimming lessons.
From last-minute requirements to the logistics of getting everything ready, it quickly turns into a full-blown parenting stress.
Georgia shares her very real fear of swimming pool floors (honestly, same), from:
Wet changing rooms
Barefoot kids
The dreaded verruca anxiety
It’s the kind of everyday detail that rarely makes it into the “perfect mum life” you see online — but is very real for parents.
“The Work Doesn’t Stop”: The Mental Load of Modern Mum Life
One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is just how relentless modern parenting can feel.
Even during school holidays, there’s:
Work commitments
Life admin
Emotional load
And the constant juggling act of it all
Georgia sums it up perfectly: there’s no real “break,” just a different kind of busy.
Meanwhile, Kelsey leans into the chaos, joking that adding more to her plate is just part of her personality, a sentiment many mums will recognise.
We Listen & We Don’t Judge Returns
Of course, it wouldn’t be Mum’s The Word without a bit of listener honesty.
The fan-favourite segment “We Listen & We Don’t Judge” is back, bringing those unfiltered parenting moments that remind everyone they’re not alone.
Because behind every “perfect” mum online…
there’s usually a bit of chaos, compromise, and winging it.
The Reality of Mum Life? Messy, Funny & Non-Stop
This episode is a reminder that mum life isn’t about having everything figured out.
It’s:
Last-minute school prep
Half-planned holidays
Constant tiredness
And finding humour in the chaos
And maybe that’s the point.
Because sometimes, just hearing someone else say “this is a lot” is exactly what you need.
“BLENDED FAMILIES ARE NOT WHAT YOU THINK" Kelsey Parker & Lauren Adamson Reveal The Brutal Truth
Blended families might look picture-perfect online… but according to Kelsey Parker and Lauren Adamson, the reality is far messier, and a lot harder than people think.
On the latest episode of Mum’s The Word, Kelsey sits down with Lauren, host of the chart-topping podcast Nip Tuck, and from the very first moment, the honesty is brutal.
👉 “Half the time it’s a shit show… and the other half is just a smaller one.”*
Not exactly the fairytale version you see on social media.
From Quiet Life… To FIVE Kids Overnight
Lauren opens up about the reality of going from a calm, quiet home… to suddenly becoming part of a blended family with five children.
Yes, five!
Between her and husband James, the household includes:
A baby
Multiple young children
Different routines
And a lot of moving parts
And while it might sound wholesome, the transition wasn’t exactly smooth.
👉 “You’re suddenly expected to just be a family… but you don’t even really know each other yet.”
“There Are A LOT Of Opinions…” — The Hidden Pressure No One Talks About
It’s not just about the kids.
With blended families comes something else entirely:
Other parents.
Ex-partners. Different parenting styles. Clashing routines.
And, as Lauren puts it… “a lot of opinions.”
It’s a side of family life that rarely gets discussed publicly, but one that adds a whole new level of pressure behind the scenes.
The Instagram Illusion… And The Truth Behind Closed Doors
Scroll social media and you’d think blended families slot together effortlessly.
But Lauren is clear:
That’s not real life.
Behind the photos are:
Adjustments that take time
Relationships that need to be built
And moments that are far from perfect
👉 “It hasn’t been easy.”
Simple as that.
The Reality Of Life With Five Kids? Holidays, Chaos… And Staying Close To Home
If you’re imagining glamorous family holidays? Think again.
With seven people to organise, even getting away becomes a logistical nightmare.
Flights? Expensive.
Planning? Stressful.
Solution?
👉 “We’re going to Wales.”
Relatable.
Parenting In 2026: “People Are Mean… That’s Life”
The conversation quickly turns to modern parenting and whether kids today are being too protected.
Kelsey doesn’t hold back when it comes to how she handles school drama.
👉 “People are mean. That’s life. You’ve got to get on with it.”
It’s a no-nonsense approach that’s bound to divide opinion: but one both women agree is necessary to raise resilient kids.
Are “Boy Mums” Creating A Generation Of Man-Children?
And then comes the moment that will definitely get people talking…
Lauren shares her honest take on raising boys and whether mums might be doing too much for them.
From doing everything for them growing up… to the knock-on effect in adult relationships, it’s a conversation that’s equal parts funny and uncomfortably accurate.
“No One Has It Figured Out”
If there’s one takeaway from the episode, it’s this:
Parenting doesn’t come with a manual — especially in a blended family.
It’s messy. It’s loud. It’s complicated.
But it’s also real.
And maybe that’s why this conversation hits so hard.
“I LOVE MY KIDS BUT I DON’T ALWAYS LOVE BEING A MUM" Georgia Jones & Kelsey Parker Get Real About Parenting Truths
It’s the confession every mum thinks but rarely says out loud… and now it’s finally been said.
On the latest episode of Mum’s The Word, Georgia Jones and Kelsey Parker have gone there: admitting that while they adore their children, they don’t always love being a mum.
And honestly? It’s the most relatable thing you’ll read all day.
🚗 SCHOOL RUN DRAMA & “TERRITORIAL” PARENTS
The episode kicks off with pure chaos, and if you’ve ever done a school run, you’ll feel this in your soul.
Georgia reveals she had an awkward confrontation with another parent over parking, joking that some people seem to “patrol the streets” looking for drama.
From zig-zag lines to driveway stand-offs, it quickly becomes clear:
the school run isn’t for the weak.
📚 PARENTS’ EVENING… AND A HUMBLING REALITY CHECK
Things don’t get any easier inside the classroom either.
Georgia opens up about parents’ evening.eexpecting glowing feedback, only to be told her child’s weakest subject is… the very one she helps with.
Yes. English. 😬
And it gets worse: the pair admit they’ve had to Google basic grammar terms like adjectives.
So if homework makes you feel like you’re back in school yourself… you’re not alone.
📱 KELSEY SPEAKS OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA PRESSURE
In a more emotional moment, Kelsey reveals why she’s been noticeably quieter online.
“It’s been a really hard time… I just needed a bit of a break.”
She explains the pressure of constantly being watched, where every post can be picked apart, and why showing up authentically isn’t always as easy as it looks.
And in a world of perfectly curated feeds, both agree:
👉 Most of it just isn’t real.
They even joke that Instagram needs a “BS filter” to flag fake perfection.
🤯 THE CONFESSION EVERY PARENT FEELS (BUT WON’T SAY)
But the biggest moment? The one that stops you in your tracks.
Georgia admits:
“I’ll always love my child with everything… but sometimes I don’t love being a mum.”
Kelsey immediately agrees calling it a completely normal feeling.
From cancelled plans because your child is sick, to the constant exhaustion and pressure… it’s a side of parenting that rarely makes it onto Instagram.
And yet, it’s the realest part.
🍫 SNACK WARS, TAKEAWAY GUILT & “WINGING IT”
Of course, it wouldn’t be Mum’s The Word without a bit of chaos.
The pair clash over kids’ snacks: with Georgia firmly in the “everything in moderation” camp, while Kelsey admits she’s gone down a deep rabbit hole researching food and ingredients.
Cue debates over:
Processed snacks vs homemade
Whether Oreos are basically “chemicals”
And if £20 for a Nando’s is borderline criminal 😅
Spoiler: no one has it fully figured out.
💬 “WE’RE ALL JUST DOING OUR BEST”
If there’s one takeaway from this episode, it’s this:
👉 Parenting is messy.
👉 No one gets it right all the time.
👉 And behind every “perfect” mum online… there’s probably chaos off camera.
From school gate showdowns to social media struggles and those brutally honest thoughts we never say out loud.
Georgia and Kelsey prove that sometimes, the most comforting thing is knowing you’re not the only one finding it hard.
And maybe… just maybe… that’s exactly what mums need to hear.
TALIA MAR SAYS PREGNANCY WAS "HELL" AS SHE’S BRUTALLY HONEST ABOUT HYPEREMESIS, AUTISM DIAGNOSIS AND WHY HAVING A DAUGHTER CHANGED EVERYTHING!
Talia Mar has lifted the lid on the reality of new motherhood and she's not holding back.
The singer joined host Georgia Jones on the latest episode of Mum's The Word and delivered one of the most candid conversations the podcast has ever seen.
From a pregnancy she describes as "hell" to navigating life as a neurodivergent mum, Talia, who welcomed daughter Juni in mid-2025, opened up about the parts of motherhood nobody puts on their Instagram grid.
'I NEED THIS BABY TO EXIT IMMEDIATELY'
If you were expecting Talia to gush about the magical glow of pregnancy, think again.
The singer revealed she suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of pregnancy sickness, throughout her pregnancy, telling Georgia: "I was going through all my notes on my NHS app and it's just hyperemesis, hyperemesis, hyperemesis."
"You kind of get used to feeling like the worst thing in the world," she admitted. "And then the back pain hits, and then you get lightning crotch…"
Georgia, who escaped the sickness herself, was quick to sympathise and the pair shared a moment that will resonate with every woman who has ever been told that excruciating pregnancy symptoms are "completely normal."
"If it was a man experiencing these things, they'd be like, 'We will hospitalise you, put you on a drip, send you for physio,'" Georgia pointed out. "Whereas we just get on with it."
Talia eventually chose to be induced, a decision she made entirely on her own terms. "I was like, I need this baby to exit immediately”
And the birth itself? Talia might be the first guest in Mum's The Word history to say she actually enjoyed it. "I love birth. Had an epidural. I had a great time."
THE SONG SHE HAD TO WRITE
Becoming a mother to a daughter sparked something in Talia that found its way straight into the recording studio.
Her new single Lady, available now on all platforms, was the first song she wrote after having Junie, and it came from a deeply personal place.
"I'm now not only upset that I've experienced certain things. I'm now fearful that this is going to continue on, and that the child I have is going to follow in the same footsteps," she told Georgia.
She spoke candidly about the experiences that shaped the track: from street harassment to the uncomfortable truth that a whole generation of women simply accepted behaviour that was never acceptable.
"My pure existence is an issue for some people," she said. "I turned up today in a mini skirt and I've already had catcalls. Why should we even have to think about how we're dressing?"
Georgia agreed, admitting: "Back when I was younger, you just accepted it. If a man groped you in a club, you'd be like, 'It is what it is.' Which is literally mind-blowing now."
Talia describes Lady as bittersweet. "It's hopeful, but it's also like why do we have to hope for this? It should just be the norm."
'I'VE ESSENTIALLY REWIRED MY OWN BRAIN'
In one of the episode's most powerful moments, Talia opened up about receiving an autism diagnosis in her mid-twenties and how it reframed her entire life.
"I'd always known," she admitted. She recalled a school lesson on autism aged nine or ten where she turned to the person next to her and said, "I don't really understand autism, everyone does these things." Their response? "No, no, I don't."
The formal diagnosis finally came after a panic attack at a club led her to therapy. When her therapist kept searching for a root cause, Talia had a moment of clarity: "There is no causal situation. I wasn't triggered by something that happened in my childhood. I'm just autistic."
Her assessor noted that she had essentially spent her whole life doing the work herself. "He said, 'It's really common in women, but you've essentially rewired your own brain to mask and cope.'"
She also opened up about self-administering exposure therapy for social touch, something she had always found deeply uncomfortable. "I would go into situations and just say, 'Oh, I'm a hugger,' and then I'd hug. I did it with every issue I saw in myself."
Georgia, visibly moved, pointed out the silver lining: "You're going into motherhood loaded with all of this information and knowledge, which is lovely for Junie."
NEURODIVERGENT MOTHERHOOD AND COPING WITH OVERSTIMULATION
Talia was refreshingly honest about the challenges of being an autistic mum to a newborn, an experience she describes simply as "hard."
"I went into it expecting it, and I had my plans," she said, revealing that she kept headphones by her bed during night feeds to manage overstimulation. "I just wasn't going to give myself the opportunity to have the stimulation of her cry."
She also praised her husband Simon, who she suspects may be undiagnosed ADHD, for instinctively knowing when she needs to step away. "He can sense it pretty quickly."
Now, she says, she has found her rhythm. "As long as she's safe, I can step out for 30 seconds, regulate, and back in we go."
'SCREEN TIME IS A WEAPON AND I WILL PICK MY BATTLES'
As a lifelong gamer, Talia had some strong opinions on the screen time debate and she's firmly in the pro-gaming camp.
"A lot of people don't realise that your dexterity's getting worked, your decision-making, you are developing skills while playing games," she said. "People think, 'Oh, it's a screen, there can't be anything good that comes from that.' And it's just not true."
She also gave Georgia some invaluable intel on Minecraft, confirming that yes, you absolutely can pause mid-game in most modes without losing progress. Georgia's eight-year-old son Cooper will not be pleased.
"I've just ruined his next few years," Talia laughed.
Her overall take? "Screen time is a weapon, and I will pick my battles."
LITTLE JUNI FOR FUTURE PRIME MINISTER?
The episode ends on a high, with Georgia declaring that baby Juni, who the pair agree has already won the genetic lottery, could one day be Prime Minister.
"Maybe she can change the world for us," Georgia said.
"This could be part of her campaign speech," Talia laughed.
We'd vote for her.
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'I'm Not Scared of Dying' Georgia Jones & Kelsey Parker Get DEEP on Old Souls, Fear & Why Kids Are Smarter Than We Think
Kelsey Parker leaves Georgia Jones stunned with bombshell confession about death — as she reveals shock theory that her kids 'chose' her as their mum
She opened up in the most spiritual episode of Mum's The Word yet — admitting she believes she's nearing the end of her soul's journey
KELSEY PARKER has left fans open-mouthed after making a string of jaw-dropping confessions on the latest episode of her hit podcast Mum's The Word.
She stunned co-host Georgia Jones as she casually revealed she has ZERO fear of death — before dropping an even bigger bombshell about her children.
"I'm not scared of dying, no," Kelsey declared, leaving Georgia visibly shocked.
When pressed further, the brunette beauty went on to reveal her belief that her two kids — Aurelia, six, and Bodhi, five — actively chose her to be their mum before they were even born.
"I believe my children chose me for a reason," she told a stunned Georgia. "On a soul level, yeah."
'SHE'S LIVED LIVES BEFORE'
But Kelsey wasn't done there. The podcast host went on to claim that little Aurelia is an "old soul" who has lived multiple lifetimes already.
"What Aurelia comes out with, I'm like, 'You have been here before,'" Kelsey insisted. "There's stuff she knows, Georgia. I've not taught her it. There's just no doubt."
She even went as far as to suggest she herself may be reaching the end of her own reincarnation cycle — telling Georgia she could "transcend" and become a guardian angel in her next existence.
A baffled Georgia, could only laugh: "Kels, you never fail to surprise me with things that come out your mouth."
HALF-MARATHON HEARTBREAK
Elsewhere in the explosive episode, Georgia brelived her recent half-marathon — revealing she sobbed her way through the entire 13.1 miles.
She admitted three "intimidating" girls in the toilet queue almost made her quit before she'd even started.
"Standing behind them, hearing them talk like that, I was just a bit like, 'Oh God, maybe I can't do this,'" she confessed.
But the real tear-jerker came when Georgia revealed she ran the entire race alongside two strangers raising money for a brain tumour charity — the very cause closest to Kelsey's heart.
"As soon as I saw them, I was like, 'Oh my God, how weird,'" Georgia recalled. "We ran at the exact same speed the entire time."
iPAD WARS
The pair didn't hold back as they tore into modern parents who hand their kids iPads at the dinner table — with Kelsey branding the practice a major no-no in the Parker household.
"I think going out for a meal with your child is a privilege," she fumed. "That's the time where you all learn."
But Georgia bravely pushed back, admitting she sometimes lets son Cooper play on his Nintendo Switch when she's out for dinner — just so she can have "five minutes of adult conversation".
FOOTBALL FUNDRAISER
Kelsey also used the episode to announce that her annual Tom Parker Foundation football match is returning to Bromley FC on May 17th — with Jay McGuiness from The Wanted presenting, plus stars from The Traitors, Love Island and Married At First Sight all set to attend.
This year, the proceeds will be split between brain tumour charity Ahead of the Game, the Lily Mae Foundation for stillborn babies, and individual families in need.
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Holly Hagan-Blyth Reveals Her Husband Has NEVER Heard Her Fart in 10 Years and It's the Real Reason She Won't Give Birth Naturally
The former Geordie Shore star got brutally honest about pregnancy, poo phobias and grief in an emotional episode of Mum's The Word
Holly Hagan-Blyth has opened up about the surprising reason she's too terrified to have a natural birth and it has nothing to do with the pain.
The former Geordie Shore star admitted on the latest episode of Mum's The Word with Kelsey Parker that her fear of pooing during labour is so extreme she'd rather be "cut open" than push.
And in a jaw-dropping confession, Holly revealed that her husband Jacob has never once heard her break wind in their entire ten-year relationship.
"My husband has not heard me fart in 10 years," Holly told a stunned Kelsey. "I've never farted once in 10 years."
When Kelsey pushed for more details, Holly explained that during pregnancy she waits for Jacob to leave for the gym before using the toilet on holiday and has even asked him to sit on the balcony with music on so she can go in peace.
"Sometimes I'll say, 'Right, I'm actually desperate. Will you go and sit on the balcony and put your music on and just not listen?'" Holly said. "This is 10 years in. I just can't. It's just who I am."
The mum-of-one, who shares son Alpha Jax with husband Jacob Blyth, admitted the phobia goes all the way back to childhood.
"I've had this since I was a child. I used to hide behind the sofa, and I've never got over it," she laughed.
Kelsey was quick to diagnose the issue: "So you won't actually give birth because you're worried. It's actually not you being in control. That's what you're scared of."
Holly agreed, admitting: "I won't push properly, 'cause I know I'll feel like I'm gonna poo."
Holly's planned C-section and why she's 'terrified' of natural birth
Holly, who had a planned caesarean section with Alpha Jax at 39 weeks, confirmed she'll be doing the same this time around, and even if she goes into early labour, her answer will stay the same.
"She did say, 'If you start going into labour, what do you wanna do?' I was like, 'Still, please, cut the baby out,'" Holly recalled.
When Kelsey pointed out the irony of being comfortable with major surgery but not natural birth, Holly didn't hold back.
"I just think being sore from the stomach is easier than being sore from a place I need to use every day," she said.
Holly also revealed that Alpha Jax weighed 8lb 9oz at 39 weeks, meaning he could have been a 10-pounder had she gone to full term.
Despite Kelsey's insistence that she "could've easily got that out," Holly wasn't convinced.
The baby name that left fans in stitches
The pair also discussed Holly's viral baby name reel, which saw husband Jacob react in horror to her shortlist for baby number two.
Among the contenders were Honey, Alessia Wild Bloom (with a Y, naturally), Octavia, Delta, to match Alpha Jax, and Miley.
Holly confirmed the name they've actually chosen is "very normal" and "more popular in America," but refused to reveal it on air after Kelsey's first guess of Riley came too close for comfort.
"Don't guess anymore, 'cause I'm scared," Holly laughed. "I can't lie."
She also shared the sweet story behind Alpha Jax's name, explaining she'd always loved Jax but wanted something unique. The family call him "Moomin" day-to-day, and Holly admitted they did worry about the pressure of giving a child such a strong name.
"We did feel like we were putting a big bit of pressure on him for his personality," she said. "But he is Alpha Jax. He pulls his name off so well."
Holly's emotional update on grief after losing her sister
The conversation took a more emotional turn when Holly spoke about losing her younger sister six months ago.
In one of the most powerful moments of the episode, Holly pushed back against people who told her that grief would "hit" her at a certain point.
"People would message me and be like, 'Make sure you take some time for yourself, because it'll hit you in six months,'" she said. "And I'm sat there panicking, 'cause I've never gone through grief before. I'm thinking, 'Oh my God, I'm gonna have a mental breakdown.'"
Holly explained that she had to remind herself that showing up and staying strong was her way of coping, not a sign that she wasn't grieving properly.
"Just because I'm showing up and being strong doesn't mean that I'm not grieving. I'm just finding different ways to grieve," she said. "I've got children, and I've got a family to support, and that is my driver."
Kelsey related deeply to Holly's experience, sharing her frustration at people projecting their expectations onto how grief should look.
"People online just look at them few minutes and you're like, 'Are you actually joking?'" Kelsey said. "Instagram, TikTok, a podcast, it's a minute of your life."
Holly also gave an honest update on her parents, revealing that losing their 19-year-old daughter has left them devastated and that her son Alpha Jax and the new baby on the way have given them a reason to keep going.
"They've said that themselves. They're like, 'I actually don't know if we would've wanted to continue in life,'" Holly shared. "To know that now they're needed because they're grandparents gives them that sense of purpose."
From Geordie Shore 'menace' to married mum-of-two
Holly also reflected on her journey from walking into the Geordie Shore house at just 18 years old to the woman she is today.
She revealed she applied after spotting a newspaper clipping about a UK version of Jersey Shore, and admitted she was "so naive" during her audition that she accidentally said everything producers wanted to hear.
"I said, 'Oh yeah, I've got a boyfriend, but he'll let me get with other people,'" Holly recalled, cringing. "The producers must've been rubbing their hands together."
The star also confessed to wearing nine pairs of eyelashes at once, stuck on with hair glue and left on for a month at a time.
"You know this clean girl era? I was the opposite of that," she joked. "I was dirty girl era."
While she doesn't regret the experience, Holly was clear that times have changed.
"I don't think 18-year-olds should be on TV," she said. "I'm glad I was allowed, because of what it's done for me. But I hope that no 18-year-old ever has to go into a situation like that."
How a Club biscuit addiction changed Holly's career
In one of the episode's most unexpected revelations, Holly shared that her passion for nervous system regulation and postpartum fitness actually started with a biscuit problem.
"I couldn't stop eating biscuits. I had a Club biscuit addiction," she laughed. "I was eating five to seven of those a day."
Holly explained that she eventually realised the crunching sensation was regulating her nervous system, something she later connected to her inattentive ADHD diagnosis.
"Every time I'm stressed with work, I'll go to the fridge, I'll get a biscuit, and I'll feel, for a moment, calm," she said. "I had to learn, well, okay, how do I become calm without the biscuits?"
That discovery led her to study nervous system regulation and launch her fitness and wellbeing business, though she admitted that having four million Instagram followers doesn't automatically translate to business success.
"Do you think any of them give a shit about the business that I have in fitness? None of them do," she said. "People think that I can start a business and all of a sudden just have so much success 'cause I've got four million followers, and it's hard."
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Georgia Jones Admits She STILL Hasn't Sent Her Wedding Thank You Cards — Years Later — As She and Kelsey Parker Reveal the Parenting Struggles Every Mum Will Relate To
The Mum's The Word hosts got hilariously honest about homework meltdowns, mum guilt, and the five minutes of silence after school drop-off that feels like a spa day
Georgia Jones has made a confession that will either horrify you or make you feel infinitely better about yourself — she never sent out her wedding thank you cards. And years on, they're still sitting in a box.
The Mum's The Word host dropped the bombshell during the latest episode of the podcast alongside co-host Kelsey Parker, admitting: "Me and Danny never sent out our wedding thank yous. We got them all made. I had a list of what everyone had got for us. Never sent them."
Georgia revealed she'd planned to send them out on her 10th wedding anniversary as a joke — but that milestone has already been and gone too.
"I reckon half the people might be dead by the time I send them," she laughed, with Kelsey adding: "Thank you for the tea set. Sorry that she's dead."
Kelsey was quick to reassure her, saying she and late husband Tom Parker probably never sent theirs either: "I am thankful. I am grateful. I'm not gonna send you a card to then say again that I'm thankful. I'm just not that organised."
Danny was 'nearly in tears' after Cooper's first round of golf
The episode opened with Georgia sharing a surprisingly emotional moment from a family weekend — Danny, her dad and son Cooper playing their first ever round of golf together as three generations.
"Danny was nearly in tears when they got back," Georgia said. "He said, 'That was such a big moment for me to watch three generations all playing golf together.'"
She explained that the outing was particularly meaningful given that Danny's dad isn't on the scene and her own father never had a son, making Cooper the link between them.
"My dad's face on the videos — he just looks so proud," Georgia said. "When I was born, Dad was like, 'Well, I was kind of hoping for a boy, but I love you just the same, George.' So when Cooper came along, they became thick as thieves."
Georgia then admitted to feeling a small pang of jealousy — not at the golf itself, but at the significance of the bonding moment.
"Part of me was like, 'Oh, I wish I had an experience like that with Cooper,'" she said. "I don't think we'll ever be into the same things."
Kelsey reassured her that boys always come back to their mums for different things: "He will come to you for advice. That will be your time."
Kelsey's message to parents: 'Just choose to live'
Kelsey used the episode to share why she's been more vocal online recently about making the most of life — a perspective shaped by losing Tom.
"You're here once. Just choose to live your life. Do what you want. Don't hold back," she said. "The only person that's holding you back is you."
She told Georgia that she's always felt that way but has been expressing it more openly to encourage others, adding: "We are all in our own heads. If you sit in your own head sometimes, you think, 'Why have I just put that doubt into anything I'm gonna do?' You can do and be whatever you wanna be."
The pair then got into a candid discussion about the cost of living crisis and its impact on families, with Kelsey warning: "The mental health is gonna go through the roof. Your worst struggle in life is having a financial struggle. People are gonna be hitting rock bottom."
She also revealed she's been paying for private schooling — not out of preference, but because her work schedule means she could be called away at short notice: "If they were in a state school, I'm getting the fine and then the courts involved. So now I have to pay for the education of the children because of that reason."
'Just put all homework in the bin'
The pair were firmly united on their Top Five segment — things that shouldn't be homework — with both agreeing the list should simply be "everything."
"There's not even a top five," Kelsey said. "Just don't give the kids homework."
Georgia singled out maths as her number one nightmare, before moving on to craft-based projects that require parents to somehow produce a school model from materials they don't have.
"I'm very hot on recycling," she said. "So when something comes home saying, 'Can you build a pyramid?' I'm like, 'Well, we have no cardboard or containers to build a pyramid from.'"
This led to one of the episode's funniest moments — the pair pitching a hypothetical app where parents can order pre-made school projects at an age-appropriate standard.
"You go on there and go, 'Right, pyramids,' and then they send you a made pyramid," Kelsey said. "Like, 'Looks like a seven-year-old has made it.'"
Georgia added the crucial detail: "Shit, but not too shit."
They declared the idea legally theirs, with Georgia warning listeners: "If somebody copies us now from this podcast, this is mine and Kelsey's idea."
The moment Georgia asked if 'Brazilian' is a language
In what may be the episode's most viral moment, the pair were reminiscing about school languages when Georgia enthusiastically suggested learning "Brazilian" for a trip abroad.
Kelsey gently corrected her — they speak Portuguese in Brazil — leaving Georgia momentarily stunned.
"Is Brazilian not a language?" Georgia asked, before conceding: "I didn't do that well at school."
Kelsey, who attended performing arts school Italia Conti, wasn't far behind in the academic stakes, revealing she dropped French after years of lessons with no progress: "I've been with you since year seven and I have no idea."
Five minutes of silence after drop-off is 'basically a spa day'
Georgia also admitted to sitting alone in her car for five minutes after the school run on the first day back from Easter — simply to enjoy the quiet.
"No one's asking to do a back flip off anything. No one's asking me to get them a drink," she said. "I've got my podcast on. The heating is at the perfect temperature."
Kelsey agreed it was the small moments of peace that keep parents going, with both women bonding over the universal relief of a child-free car.
The episode also covered re-gifting presents, skipping the school newsletter, getting more excited about kids' films than the children themselves, and whether a cancelled plan is secretly the best thing that can happen to a parent.