Midwife Pip Podcast

Why Nurseries Are Failing Children at Mealtimes? We wouldn’t dream of sending our children to childcare with dirty toilets or unsafe toys, yet so many settings serve food that barely meets the mark. In this episode, we’re lifting the lid on what’s really being served to our children, and why their nutrition deserves far more attention than it’s getting. Why Nurseries Are Failing Children at Mealtimes… with Catherine Lippe If you’re a parent, you probably check the toilets, the toys, and the teaching before choosing a nursery. But how often do you check the food? In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Catherine Lippe, registered nutritionist and early-years specialist, to uncover the truth about nutrition in childcare and the silent standards slipping under the radar. We explore why nutrition in early years matters far more than most people realise, how current systems are failing children, and what needs to change to protect their health and development. From packed lunches to nursery menus, Catherine shares the real-world solutions that help parents and childcare providers raise healthier, happier children, without guilt or overwhelm. Because every child deserves food that fuels their future, not just fills their plate. Extra Resources: 📚Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books 💫 Feel calm, confident, and fully supported through pregnancy with Midwife Pip ‘DM” -  “YPJ” on Instagram: @midwife_pip Connect with Pip: Instagram: @midwife_pip Facebook: Midwife Pip Email: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a short review -  it truly helps more mums find this support and reassurance. And if you’d love to feel more confident and calm through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, come join our community,  you don’t have to do motherhood alone. Enjoy listening… and don’t forget to subscribe! Midwife Pip x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Staying Calm When Your Kids Push Your Buttons with Kirk Martin “If you’ve ever lost your temper and thought, ‘Why did I react like that?’  this episode will hit home. Because it’s not about fixing your children; it’s about finding calm within yourself so you can connect, not control. Peace in parenting starts with you.” Staying Calm When Your Kids Push Your Buttons We’ve all been there, one moment you’re calm and collected, the next you’re saying things you swore you wouldn’t. Parenting can pull out every emotion you’ve ever had… and a few you didn’t know existed. In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Kirk Martin, founder of Celebrate Calm and host of the Calm Parenting Podcast, whose practical, proven methods have helped millions of parents transform conflict into connection. Kirk’s approach flips traditional parenting on its head, it’s not about control or punishment, but emotional safety, respect, and understanding. You’ll learn how to stay calm when your child isn’t, break free from power struggles, and create a home built on trust and peace,  even with strong-willed or neurodivergent children. If you’re tired of yelling, guilt, and chaos, this episode is your roadmap back to calm  starting with you. Extra Resources: 📚Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books💫 Feel calm, confident, and fully supported through pregnancy with Midwife Pip ‘DM” -  “YPJ” on Instagram: @midwife_pip Connect with Pip:Instagram: @midwife_pipFacebook: Midwife PipEmail: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a short review -  it truly helps more mums find this support and reassurance. And if you’d love to feel more confident and calm through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, come join our community,  you don’t have to do motherhood alone. Enjoy listening… and don’t forget to subscribe! Midwife Pip x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedy Meets Chaos: Parenting with Russell Kane “Parenting can break you or make you laugh -  sometimes both in the same hour. But what if humour isn’t just a coping mechanism, it’s a lifeline? In this episode, we explore how laughter might just be the secret to staying sane in the chaos of raising kids.” Comedy Meets Chaos: Parenting with Russell Kane Parenthood is the wildest ride of all, one minute you’re on top of the world, the next you’re wondering how it all went off track. If you’ve ever found yourself clinging on for dear life, exhausted but still smiling, this one’s for you. This week I’m joined by Russell Kane, award-winning comedian, writer, and dad to his daughter Minna. Known for his razor-sharp wit and honest takes on modern family life, Russell brings a refreshingly funny  and surprisingly heartfelt perspective on surviving the chaos of parenting. We dive into dad guilt, gender roles, and the comedy in everyday family madness from school runs to birthday party meltdowns. Because sometimes, the only way to make it through is to laugh. So grab a cuppa, take a breath, and join us for a candid, laugh-out-loud conversation that reminds us all: it’s not about being perfect parents,  it’s about staying sane, together. Extra Resources: 📚Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books💫 Feel calm, confident, and fully supported through pregnancy with Midwife Pip ‘DM” -  “YPJ” on Instagram: @midwife_pip Connect with Pip:  Instagram: @midwife_pip  Facebook: Midwife Pip  Email: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a short review -  it truly helps more mums find this support and reassurance. And if you’d love to feel more confident and calm through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, come join our community — you don’t have to do motherhood alone. Enjoy listening… and don’t forget to subscribe! Midwife Pip x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your Children Don’t Need Perfect, They Need You  With Anna Mathur What if the pressure to be the perfect mum is the very thing stealing your joy? In a world that celebrates doing it all, this episode is your permission slip to stop striving and start being, because your children don’t need perfect, they need present. This episode is for every mother who’s ever whispered to herself, “Am I doing enough?” If you’ve felt the guilt of not getting it all right, or the exhaustion of trying to live up to impossible standards, you’re not alone. Together with psychotherapist, mum of three, and Sunday Times bestselling author Anna Mathur, we’re unravelling the myth of the “perfect mother” and replacing it with something far more powerful: being a good-enough one. We explore the hidden pressures modern mums face, how to find compassion in the chaos, and why letting go of perfection might be the most loving thing you can do for yourself  and your family. Anna also shares insights from her new book, The Good Decision Diary, on how to make calmer, kinder choices in motherhood without the all-or-nothing guilt spiral. So take a breath, grab a cup of tea, and join us for a heartfelt reminder: motherhood isn’t about perfection,  it’s about presence, progress, and permission to be human. Extra Resources: 📚Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books 💫 Feel calm, confident, and fully supported through pregnancy with Midwife Pip ‘DM” -  “YPJ” on Instagram: @midwife_pip Connect with Pip: Instagram: @midwife_pip Facebook: Midwife Pip Email: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a short review -  it truly helps more mums find this support and reassurance. And if you’d love to feel more confident and calm through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, come join our community, you don’t have to do motherhood alone. Enjoy listening… and don’t forget to subscribe! Midwife Pip x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your C-Section Questions - Finally Answered With Midwife Pip Curious about what to expect before, during, and after a Caesarean Section? Here I discuss what you need to know- from common myths and recovery tips to emotional experiences and medical facts. Whether your C-section is planned or unexpected, this episode offers honest answers and expert advice to help you feel informed and empowered every step of the way.  This episode is a sneak peek into a live call I did with my ‘YPJ’ Your Pregnancy and Postnatal Journey community, if you feel regular calls and messaging with me and my expert team and the opportunity to delve much deeper into topics would be helpful to you drop me an Instagram DM (@midwife_pip) ‘YPJ’ and lets chat to see if we may be able to support you too.  Extra Stuff: Midwife Pips Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books Check out Midwife Pip’s Exclusive Membership - http://www.midwifepip.com/ Get in Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midwife_pip Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midwifepip Email: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us Enjoy Listening... and don't forget to subscribe!  Midwife Pip x  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices