by Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn
A comedy chat show for less-than-perfect parents. Hosted by comedians Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn and featuring guest parenting experts, comedians and authors. The podcast covers the big issues affecting modern parents - from fish fingers to farting, to play-dates and pelvic floors. Expect frank and funny chat as well as wine, laughter and sophisticated boob jokes. Check out our Scummy Mummies Blog and dates for our Live Comedy Shows - www.scummymummies.com<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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April 8, 2025
<p>Our guest for this episode is the awesome Tasha Thompson, founder of Black Girls Do Run! </p><br><p>She tells us what inspired to set up the organisation, why she started running, and what keeps her going more than 25 years later. We discuss the challenges women face when it comes to getting involved in sport. Tasha talks about why we need to get out there, and how to do it. </p><br><p>There's a lot of chat about chafing, and we share our top running tips. Tasha tells us what her favourite gadget is, and Helen reveals the handy hack that has changed her life. </p><br><p>Follow Tasha on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tasharunstings/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@tasharunstings</a>, and Google "Black Girls Do Run" for info on their upcoming events. </p><br><p>WE ARE BACK ON THE ROAD! Our brand new show Hot Mess is coming to theatres all over the country in 2025 and beyond. Many shows are SOLD OUT already so get your tickets NOW for Leeds, Sheffield, Stroud... Then we're off to Dunstable, Chelmsford, Worthing, Cardiff, Worcester, and many more... Visit <a href="http://scummymummies.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">scummymummies.com</a> for dates and tickets.</p><p> </p><p>*WE HAVE A SHOP!* Visit <a href="http://scummymummiesshop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">scummymummiesshop.com</a> for our ace t-shirts, mugs, washbags, sweatshirts and beach towels. FREE UK DELIVERY! </p><p> </p><p>We're on X (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe.</p><p> </p><p>Thank you for listening! </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
March 25, 2025
<p>Our guest for this episode is the amazing Emma Campbell, aka Limitless Em - author, marathon runner, cancer survivor, and single mum of four. </p><br><p>She tells us about her experience of being diagnosed with cancer when her triplets were just six months old. We discuss the best way to talk to kids about cancer, and Em's top tip for getting through a crisis. </p><br><p>Follow Em on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/limitless_em/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@limitless_em</a> for more from her, including links to her excellent podcast, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5FZanYlGY9pnuJ092ZpUvN" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Open</a>. She's running this year's London Marathon for Cancer Research as part of #TeamBowelBabe - have a look at her <a href="https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/emmas-giving-page-326815755" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sponsorship page</a> to donate. </p><br><p>WE ARE BACK ON THE ROAD! Our brand new show Hot Mess is coming to theatres all over the country in 2025 and beyond. Many shows are SOLD OUT already so get your tickets NOW for Leeds, Sheffield, Stroud... Then we're off to Dunstable, Chelmsford, Worthing, Cardiff, Worcester, and many more... Visit <a href="http://scummymummies.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">scummymummies.com</a> for dates and tickets.</p><p> </p><p>*WE HAVE A SHOP!* Visit <a href="http://scummymummiesshop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">scummymummiesshop.com</a> for our ace t-shirts, mugs, washbags, sweatshirts and beach towels. FREE UK DELIVERY! </p><p> </p><p>We're on X (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe.</p><p> </p><p>Thank you for listening! </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
March 11, 2025
<p>What's the right age to give a child a mobile phone? How long should kids spend on screens each day? Why don't we need to feel as guilty about our children's phone use as we might think? Answering all these questions is the awesome neuroscientist Dean Burnett. </p><br><p>He explains the difference between compulsion and addiction, and why he doesn't think Australia's plan to ban social media for under 16s is a good idea. We look at tricky issues like explicit content, cyberbullying, and the effect of staring at a screen on kids' eyesight - and find out what we can do about them. Dean tells us how long his own children spend on screens each day, and we are relieved. </p><br><p>Along with giving us some tips on dealing with teens, Dean reveals how we can stave off the brain fog that comes with age. We end with some Scummy Mummy Confessions involving dirty pants, the Miami International Psychedelics Convention, and a packet of ham. And keep listening right to the end for some very strong language as we learn the Welsh term for "jellyfish". </p><br><p>Dean's brilliant books, Why Your Parents Are Driving You Up The Wall And What You Can Do About It and Why Your Parents Are Hung Up On Your Phone And What To Do About It are out now. For more from Dean go to <a href="http://deanburnett.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">deanburnett.com</a>. </p><br><p>WE ARE BACK ON THE ROAD! Our brand new show Hot Mess is coming to theatres all over the country in 2025 and beyond. Many shows are SOLD OUT already so get your tickets NOW for Stockport, Birmingham, Wrexham, Leeds, Sheffield, Stroud... Then we're off to Dunstable, Chelmsford, Worthing, Cardiff, Worcester, and many more... Visit <a href="http://scummymummies.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">scummymummies.com</a> for dates and tickets.</p><p> </p><p>*WE HAVE A SHOP!* Visit <a href="http://scummymummiesshop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">scummymummiesshop.com</a> for our ace t-shirts, mugs, washbags, sweatshirts and beach towels. FREE UK DELIVERY! </p><p> </p><p>We're on X (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe.</p><p> </p><p>Thank you for listening! </p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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