Welcome to "Seriously?!" with Sarah Beeny Let’s face it —having open and honest conversations with your family isn’t always easy. But on this podcast, that’s exactly what we’re going to do… Each week Sarah and her sons will be diving headfirst into the tough, tricky, and sometimes downright awkward topics that you might be avoiding at home. Together, they're bridging the generational divide; exploring how our different perspectives shape the way we view some of today’s biggest issues.
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Fabulous and fascinating personalities give Beeny unprecedented access to the inside of their homes, and their lives.
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The award-nominated podcast with an unvarnished take on parenting, featuring well-known guests. Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry chat with celebrities, authors and public figures about birth stories, parenting fails, teen troubles and everything in between.
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This week on Seriously?! with Sarah Beeny we’re getting caught up on the climate, avoiding the lure of Dr. Google, and we take a listener question about finding your happy place The charities mentioned in this week’s episode were Force of Nature - forceofnature.xyz Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk Contact us: [email protected]…
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S16 Ep5: Beth Mead: The Lioness Championing Girls in Sport and Mental Health Awareness
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20:40This episode of The Netmums Podcast features the inspiring Beth Mead, a trailblazer in women's football and a member of the victorious Lionesses squad from the 2022 Euros. Join Wendy and Alison as they delve into Beth's remarkable football career and journey, discussing her achievements, challenges, and the importance of supporting young girls in s…
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S16 Ep4: Women Shouldn't Have To Advocate For Themselves: Leah Hazard's Realistic Take on Midwifery and Motherhood
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33:22In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy and Alison are joined by Leah Hazard, an NHS midwife, author, and advocate for maternal health. Leah shares her journey from television to midwifery, revealing the profound impact her own experiences of motherhood had on her career choice. As we delve into the realities of maternity care, Leah discusses…
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This week on Seriously?! with Sarah Beeny we’re wonderingabout wokeness, learning how trauma is being transformed into clickbait and we take a listener question about vainty in the age of social media. Contact us: [email protected]
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S16 Ep2: Dr Punam Krishan on maternal mental health and speaking up for mums
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36:25This episode of The Netmums Podcast features the insightful Dr. Punam Krishan, a busy GP, mum of two, and a familiar face on BBC Morning Live. As we mark Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, Dr. Punam shares her personal journey through motherhood, touching on sensitive themes such as birth trauma, maternal mental health, and the challenges faced…
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S16 Ep3: Hugs, Hormones, and Heartfelt Chats: Myleene Klass on Navigating Parenting
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36:38In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry are thrilled to welcome back the fabulous Myleene Klass, a multi-talented presenter, musician, and mum of three. Myleene shares her candid experiences of parenting, the challenges of raising teenagers, and the joys of embracing the chaos of family life. The conversation covers:…
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This week on Seriously?! with Sarah Beeny we’re talking about house rules, questioning reality itself…Plus, we take a listener question about dream jobs. Contact us: [email protected]
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This week on Seriously?! with Sarah Beeny, we’re diving into what it’s really like being the youngest in the family, uncovering the world of secret social media accounts, and asking—are we ready to become grandparents? The charities mentioned in this episode are: Childnet - childnet.com The UK Safer Internet Centre - saferinternet.org.uk Contact us…
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S16 Ep1: Major Mum Hacks with Casey Major Bunce: Life-saving tips for the busy parent
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40:26In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry are joined by the brilliant Casey Major Bunce, a mother of four and the creative mind behind Major Mum Hacks. Casey shares her incredible journey through motherhood, offering practical tips and life hacks that can save time, money, and sanity for busy families. The conversation…
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This week on Seriously?! with Sarah Beeny we’re talking about first jobs, what happens when friendships go wrong, and exploring the family traditions that shape us. ThePrince’s Trust - princes-trust.org.uk Youth Employment UK - youthemployment.org.uk Contact us: [email protected]
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On this week's episode of 'Seriously?! with Sarah Beeny' we're asking if you can ever really be friends with your family, exploring one of the most bizarre ways Gen Z is rejecting technology and we take a listener question about jobs roles and gender Contact Us: [email protected]
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This week on Seriously?! with Sarah Beeny we’re facing our greatest anxieties head-on, diving into the world of obsessive fandoms, and answering a listener question about family pets. The charities mentioned in this episode were: Anxiety UK – www.anxietyuk.org.uk No Panic - www.nopanic.org.uk Contact us: [email protected]…
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S15 Ep11: Teen Accounts: Meta’s Tara Hopkins explains the new Instagram tools to make social safer
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57:25In this special bonus episode of The Netmums Podcast, guest host Louise Burke, our Editorial Director, delves into a crucial topic for modern parents: keeping our teens safe online. Joined by Tara Hopkins, Meta's Global Director of Public Policy and a fellow parent, they discuss the success of the Teen Accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger…
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In this week’s episode of Seriously?! with Sarah Beeny we’retalking about bringing up boys, we examine our own privileges and we take a listener question about the value of money. The charities mentioned in this week's episode are Boys in Mind: www.boysinmind.co.uk Future Men: www.futuremen.org Contact us: [email protected] If your…
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This week on Seriously?! with Sarah Beeny we dive into breakups and heartbreak, unravel the mind-bendingmysteries of the Mandela Effect, and tackle a listener question about sexuality. The charities mentioned in this week's episode were: Relate: www.relate.org.ukSwitchboard: www.switchboard.lgbt Contact us: [email protected]…
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S15 Ep10: Juggling kids, puppies, and binge-worthy TV: Alex Jones on parenting with gratitude
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43:58In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry are joined by the absolutely delightful Alex Jones, renowned TV presenter, podcaster and mum of three, best known for her work on The One Show. In this super down to earth chat Alex shares her experiences of motherhood, the joys and challenges of raising young children (and pet…
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This week on Seriously?! with Sarah Beeny, we're diving into the stereotypes and assumptions that Gen X and Gen Z have about each other—are any of them actually true? The boys introduce Sarah and Graham to a Korean food trend that leaves them baffled, and the family tackles a listener question about patriotism. Get in touch: mail@seriouslywithsarah…
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S15 Ep9: Emma Barnett on maternity leave: The highs, lows, and everything in between
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48:36In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry welcome the incredibly insightful Emma Barnett, an award-winning journalist and broadcaster known for her work on BBC Radio 4's Today programme and Women's Hour. Emma, a mother of two, shares her experiences surrounding maternity leave and the often-unspoken realities of mother…
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This week on Seriously?! with Sarah Beeny, the family tackles common misconceptions about cancer, drawing from Sarah’s firsthand experience. The boys introduce their parents to the world of manifesting, and they take on a listener question about self-confidence. The organisations mentioned in this week's episode are: Macmillan Cancer Support – macm…
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S15 Ep8: Embracing the madness: Vogue Williams the motherhood balancing act
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25:18In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy and Alison are joined by the fabulous Vogue Williams, a busy mum of three, wife to Spencer Matthew, and the host of the popular podcasts My Therapist Ghosted Me and Never Live it Down. Vogue opens up about her parenting experiences, sharing the joys and challenges of raising her children while managing …
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This week on Seriously?! with Sarah Beeny, the family tackles the difficult subject of grief as Sarah reflects on losing her mother at just 10 years old. The boys bring Sarah up to speed on the latest developments in AI romance, and a spooky listener question sparks debate. The charities mentioned in this episode were: Cruse Bereavement Support - w…
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S15 Ep7: Sarah Beeny with son Charlie: Tackling tough topics as a family
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47:24In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy and Alison are joined by the fabulous television presenter Sarah Beeny and one of her four sons, Charlie Beeny, for a very lively chat about parenting, communication and tackling tricky topics at home. Sarah shares insights from her new podcast, ‘Seriously?! With Sarah Beeney’, where she dives into conv…
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This week on Seriously?! with Sarah Beeny, we talk about growing up, bizarre obsessions and first loves. The organisations mentioned in this episode were: The Mix - www.themix.org.uk National Careers Service - www.nationalcareers.service.gov.ukk Contact us: [email protected]
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S15 Ep6: From Dragon's Den to family life: Sara Davies on the joys of parenting
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28:25In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry welcome Sara Davies MBE, renowned for her role on Dragon's Den and her new BBC series, The Big Idea Works. Sara shares her parenting journey, navigating business and parenting life with two energetic boys. Sara offers her insights around the challenges of letting go as a fellow…
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This week on the podcast: The family dives into the complexities of sibling bonds (and puts them to the test!), tackles the ever-divisive topic of cancel culture—when is it justified, and when does it go too far?—and discusses whether education is really all it's cracked up to be, sparked by a thought-provoking listener question.Resources mentioned…
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S15 Ep5: Oritse Williams on embracing vulnerability in fatherhood, overcoming loss and the joys of baby Shiva
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25:38In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, Wendy and Alison chat with Oritse Williams from JLS about his wild ride into fatherhood. Oritse spills the beans on the highs of baby Shiva and the lows of sleepless nights and nappy disasters. He gets real about the tough times, including the heartbreak of two miscarriages, and how keeping his wife’s pregnan…
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This week on 'Seriously?! With Sarah Beeny' — How do kids change a relationship? The family opens up about the highs, lows, and unexpected challenges of parenting as a couple. Meanwhile, Sarah and Graham get schooled on thirst traps, and a listener question about careers takes the conversation in an unexpected direction.…
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S15 Ep4: Smartphone Free Childhood Founders Daisy Greenwell and Joe Ryrie on the power of a parent collective and the pressures of social media on children
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43:11Netmums hosts Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry join smartphone-free campaigners Daisy Greenwell and Joe Ryrie to discuss whether a smartphone free childhood is the right approach for our children today. Daisy and Joe started the Smartphone Free Childhood campaign in February 2024, after one Whatsapp message went viral and later grew into a movement …
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Should We Laugh Or Cry?! - A Dementia Special
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47:12This week, the family welcomes aspecial—and very familiar—guest to discuss a topic that hits close to home:dementia.The chairties mentioned in the episode are:Dementia UK - www.dementiauk.orgAlzheimers Society - www.alzheimers.org.ukAlzheimers Research UK www.alzheimersresearchuk.orgContact us: [email protected]…
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S15 Ep3: Charlie Brooks on parenting challenges, finding balance, and rediscovering dreams
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29:18In this episode of The Netmums Podcast, we welcome Charlie Brooks, best known for her iconic role as Janine Butcher in the BBC soap EastEnders. Charlie opens up about her parenting journey and the challenges of raising a daughter in today’s world. The conversation dives deep into the complexities of modern parenting, touching on themes of independe…
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"In this week’s episode, Sarah and the boys own up to some of the lies they’ve told (and maybe still tell). They dive into the phenomenon of ‘quiet quitting’—is it a lazy cop-out or a rebellion against burnout? Plus, they talk about girls nights out and going on your Dad's stag do. If you enjoy the show, and haven't already, please do subscribe and…
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S15 Ep2: Peter Andre talks fatherhood at 50, mental health and finding balance
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30:18Peter Andre is back at Netmums HQ! Join Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry for a catch-up with returning guest,Peter Andre, to talk all things family life, parenthood, and life in the spotlight. The much-loved singer, actor, and TV personality, opens up about his journey as a dad to five children – from parenting baby Arabella to his teenagers. Peter …
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This week Sarah and the boys discuss privacy in the modern world, reveal their strangest quirks, and tackle a listener question about age-gap relationships. Contact us on [email protected] Insta: instagram.com/seriouslywithsarahbeeny Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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