Celebrity facialist William Foley joins Ellie Thompson to unpack skincare overload, viral beauty trends, teenage skin, stress, perimenopause and why doing less could be the secret to healthier skin.
Why do people have affairs, and can a relationship ever truly recover from infidelity? Anna Williamson joins Ellie Thompson on Parental Control to talk cheating, betrayal, relationships and rebuilding trust.
Would a social media ban for under-16s really protect children? Educational Psychologist Dr Emily Crosby explores the impact of social media on young minds, the risks of an outright ban and what parents can do now.
When does a childhood fear become a phobia? Ellie Thompson speaks to Harley Street phobia expert Christopher Paul Jones about why phobias develop, how parents can help, and the techniques that could help children overcome them.
In this episode, Fairer Exams founder Hannah Gee explains why England’s exam system needs to change, what parents should know about dyslexia and dyscalculia, and the alternative pathways that could transform a child’s future.
Body image doesn’t magically improve with age. In this episode of Parental Control, Ellie Thompson sits down with eating disorder specialist Elle Mace to explore why so many women in their 30s and 40s still struggle with confidence, self-worth and unrealistic beauty standards.
After losing her son Billy to DIPG, Ellie Thompson sits down with Dr Ashley Vardon, the researcher whose pioneering work is being funded by Billy’s Battalion, to ask the questions every parent wants answered. Is research finally moving forward? And are we any closer to changing the future for children diagnosed with this devastating disease?
Why do so many mothers feel constantly on edge? Ellie Thompson is joined by journalist and author Lauren Novak to discuss mum rage, the mental load, guilt, burnout and what’s really happening beneath the surface.
Why do so many couples feel more like colleagues than lovers after children? Georgina Vass joins Ellie Thompson to discuss intimacy, communication and surviving parenthood together.
Body image worries are starting younger, and diet culture hasn’t disappeared — it’s simply rebranded. Ellie Thompson speaks to eating disorder expert Elle Mace about early warning signs, body image, disordered eating, wellness culture, weight-loss drugs, and how parents can better support children growing up in a world obsessed with appearance.
Starting secondary school is a huge milestone for children and parents alike. In this episode of Parental Control, Katharine Radice shares practical advice on choosing the right school, building independence, managing anxiety, friendships, and supporting children through the transition to Year 7.
From SATs to GCSEs, exam stress can put huge pressure on the whole family. In this episode of Parental Control, education expert Katharine Radice shares practical advice on supporting children through anxiety, revision pressure, perfectionism and the emotional rollercoaster of exam season.
Andy Day is one of the UK’s most recognisable children’s TV stars, but there’s far more to him than dinosaurs and adventures. On Parental Control we chat favourite films, music, life as frontman of Andy and the Odd Socks, writing children’s books and what’s next.
Homework battles, late diagnoses in girls and medication fears—here’s what parents need to know about ADHD and how to support their child.
The Big School Workout takes place this Mental Health Awareness Week on 14th May in partnership with Joe Wicks.
Jen is on a mission to show parents that family travel really can be enjoyable — even with babies, toddlers and unpredictable schedules.
In this episode, Women’s Health Coach Emma Simarro shares real, practical advice on body confidence, strength, hormones and feeling good in your body — without diets, pressure or perfection.
When relationships reach breaking point, repair can feel impossible. Relationship coach Sophie Orozco explains how couples can rebuild connection, trust and love.
Heavy periods and period pain are common, but they are not something women should have to tolerate. This episode explores symptoms, stigma, health impacts and how to get the support you deserve.
In this episode, an embryologist answers your questions on PGT-A, time-lapse incubators and embryo selection, exploring what fertility testing can — and can’t — tell us, and how patients are supported when the science is uncertain.
In this deeply moving episode of Parental Control, Ellie Thompson is joined by leading UK psychotherapist Julia Samuel MBE to explore the realities of child loss.
From building confidence to boosting long-term strength, Ryan breaks down simple, effective training principles that fit real life. A must-listen for any woman ready to feel stronger from the inside out.
Welcome to Part 2 with Valerie Millington. In this episode, we dive deeper into safety within the aesthetics industry, what a truly effective at-home skincare More
In this episode, Ellie chats with expert facialist Valerie Millington for an honest look at skin treatments explained — from fillers and botox to lasers, fat dissolvers, common mistakes and what genuinely supports healthy, natural skin.
In this deeply supportive episode, Ellie speaks with Rachel Tegg from Child Bereavement UK about coping with Christmas after the death of a child.
Curious about why vibrators are healthy? In our latest episode, we sit down with Samantha Marshall, Head of Brand at Smile Makers Collection, to explore how pleasure fits into self-care.
In this episode, motherhood coach Laura Guckian joins Ellie Thompson to explore postnatal mental health, the baby blues, and how to navigate early motherhood with confidence and compassion. A powerful listen for new parents and anyone supporting someone through the early stages of motherhood.
Ellie chats with Cosmic Kids’ Jaime Amor about her brand-new Sky TV series Jaime’s Yoga Adventures — diving into the power of yoga, storytelling, and mindfulness for children, plus a behind-the-scenes look at how the show came to life.
Gut health expert Dr Megan Rossi, aka The Gut Health Doctor, shares her family-friendly guide to better digestion, energy, and immunity. Discover how to feed your gut microbes with the “Super 6,” introduce kids to gut-loving foods, and why your gut really is your body’s second brain.
Viral manifesting mum Fran Amber—host of the chart-topping Law of Attraction Changed My Life—joins Ellie Thompson to unpack her new book Manifest Like A Mother.
Host Ellie Thompson welcomes GP and certified paediatric sleep consultant Francesca Brewer, founder of The Baby Sleep GP, to answer a question every parent asks: why is my baby not sleeping?
Louise Fox is now a leading voice in Brain Cancer Justice, a campaign demanding serious government investment and better care for brain cancer patients.
Girls and friendships can be a challenging mix to navigate. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Holly Symons, a Clinical Psychologist, founder of More
When it comes to fertility in your 40s, the path to parenthood can feel overwhelming and, at times, isolating. That’s why we’re joined today More
We welcome two of the UK’s best parenting experts to the show to discuss the importance of role-play in partnership with role-play pioneers, Casdon.
Ellie Thompson welcomes NHS GP and author Dr. Ellie Cannon to the show to talk about this year’s winter health concerns and their impact on our children.
This is one for the kids! Tune in and listen to the legendary Fireman Sam as he joins the podcast to talk about bonfire night safety as well as his adventures in Pontypandy.
Founder of My Baba Leo Bamford welcomes pelvic health physiotherapist and author Clare Bourne to the show to learn about the importance of the pelvic floor.
Joining us on the show today is the fantastic Dr. Holly Symons, a licensed clinical psychologist and the brilliant mind behind raising-eq.com. Together, we’ll be diving deep into a crucial subject: mental health in infant school-age children
Louise joins to the show to dish out some serious wisdom on all things parenting, from the exhilarating highs to those curveball lows.
Join Sergei Urban, the mastermind behind TheDadLab and Leonora as they share ways to bring the joy of hands-on learning directly to your home.
Get ready for some serious girl talk as Ellie Thompson welcomes the fabulous Steph Douglas, the founder of Don’t Buy Her Flowers, to the show!
Ellie Thompson welcomes best-selling author and Insta sensation Daisy Upton, aka Five Minute Mum, to discuss the launch of her new book Starting School More
Nadim Saad, parenting coach and founder of The Happy Confident Company joins the show to share valuable insights and expert tips on raising self-assured, More
Are children born with empathy? Can we teach them? We discuss the science behind empathy, when children start to show empathy and why it’s so important to demonstrate empathetic behaviours to our kids.
Ellie Thompson welcomes over 40’s women’s personal trainer Gabrielle O’Hare to the show to discuss why it’s so hard for women to lose weight over 40.
We talked about everything from her IVF journey and, in particular, the highs and lows that come with IVF to her favourite recipes and how she loves using up everything in the fridge
Ellie quizzes Clair about everything from family life with an Inbetweener, how they met, their mutual love for The Beatles and what life is like as host of such a popular YouTube show, At Home with the Buckleys.
Is it possible to be a perfect parent? Mumologist Dr Emma Svanberg reveals how our own childhoods dictate our parenting styles.
On this week’s edition of Parental Control, founder of My Baba, Leo Bamford is joined by managing director and fashion designer Rachel Riley.
Managing director and lead therapist of Headstuff ADHD Therapy Sarah Templeton joins the show to discuss ADHD in young children.
If you’re new to the wonderful world of mindfulness, this podcast episode is a great place to start.
Naturdoc’s founder and clinical lead Lucinda Miller joins Parental Control to discuss family nutrition, gut health and more.
This podcast episode breaks the silence around the topic no one is talking about: how to have enjoyable sex after birth.
Leonora welcomes Probio7’s Nutrition Expert Rebecca Traylen to the podcast to discuss gut health. “I could talk about gut health until the cows come More
Leading baby and child nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed is on hand to problem shoot a whole host of questions surrounding toddlers and mealtimes.
Leonora Bamford welcomes nutritionist Gabriela Peacock to the show to discuss tween and teen nutrition.
Lisa Lohiser and Corinne Eggleston from the Fisher-Price Play Lab talk about the best developmental toys and the role they play in Early Childhood Development.
Fully certified Sleep Consultant and children’s mental health practitioner Sophie Wilkinson reveals all.
Author of the Sensational Baby Sleep Plan Alison Scott Wright joins Ellie Thompson to talk about babies with reflux.
My Baba’s Editor Ellie Thompson and Editorial Assistant and Toy Expert Christina Walter take to the mic to share their thoughts on the best More
Leonora Bamford welcomes musician and presenter Myleene Klass to the podcast to talk about her brand-new album, My Lullabies: Motown.
My Baba’s Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes midwife and influencer Illy Morrison to the show to discuss pregnancy woes and sleep. Getting a good night’s More
Having been through the ISEB pretest with one of my children it is still a bit of a minefield, so I called on CEO Julia Martin to answer some pretty tough questions.
My Baba’s Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes Emma Armstrong aka The Naked Doula to the show
Influencer Cat Sims AKA Not So Smug Now talkS about her brand new book, The First Time You Smiled, common misconceptions about parenting and getting sober.
Leonora welcomes Miriam Cooper from Mimi’s Bowl to the show to discuss children’s nutrition and her tips on cooking for the whole family.
In this podcast episode, we discuss Instagram’s new supervision tools and how we can make better use of our time.
Editor of My Baba Ellie Thompson welcomes the author of new book Mindful New Mum, clinical psychologist Dr Caroline Boyd to the show.
Leonora caught up with Silvia and Michelle who are behind a brilliant project to help people understand the actual genetic basis of learning differences.
My Baba’s Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes bestselling author Milli Hill to the show to celebrate the launch of the revised edition of The Positive Birth Book and to discuss the realities of giving birth.
My Baba’s Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes Midwife Marley to the show to celebrate the launch of her new book: The modern bible for pregnancy, More
My Baba’s Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes Guilty Mother blogger and tech entrepreneur Jo Wimble-Groves to the show to discuss mum-guilt and how best to More
CEO and Founder of Oxwash, Kyle Grant joins the show to share some brilliant tips, hacks, and advice on family laundry.
Ellie Thompson welcomes English model, influencer and soon-to-be first-time mum Laura Coleman to the show to talk pregnancy, baby kit and her June arrival.
We welcome to the show Emma Bianco, founder of eco kids’ brand Pure Earth Collection. We ask Emma’s advice on how to create the More
Leo Bamford and Ellie Thompson team up with Virgin and Absolute Radio DJ’s Amy Voce and Jennie Longdon to chat pregnancy, birth and baby kit in this latest episode of Parental Control.
Issues discussed in this episode include how to implement a healthy bedtime routine, the importance of consistency, as well as common issues surrounding naps and bedtime, including sleep regression, nightmares, stalling at bedtime, separation anxiety and waking too early. A must-listen!
Founder of My Baba Leo Bamford welcomes renowned psychotherapist, hypnotherapist and healer, Ruth Adams to the show to discuss child anxiety.
A podcast with Leith’s trained chef Adam Shaw on foods to eat during pregnancy. Recipe inspiration for the first, second and third trimesters.
Advice from leading aesthetic nurse Anna Baker on winter skincare and how best to look after your skin during the colder months.
To commemorate Children’s Mental Health Week My Baba’s Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes shyness expert Nadia Finer to the show to talk about shy children.
This podcast episode explores how audiobooks offer a huge range of educational and wellbeing benefits as well as how useful they are in motivating struggling or reluctant readers to engage in the world of literature.
Today we are chatting with Cliff Weitzman, an American entrepreneur, and the brains and the energy behind the amazing app Speechify,
Fussy eaters. We ask the tough question: are parents to blame for picky eating?
Katherine Sellery, CEO and Founder of the Conscious Parenting Revolution joins Leo to discuss issues surrounding children and discipline and why we might need to rethink our day-to-day strategies.
Paediatrician Dr Sophie Niedermaier-Patramani joins Leo to talk about children’s winter health in this latest episode of My Baba’s podcast, Parental Control.
Amanda Williamson from Future Health Biobank joins this episode of Parental Control to discuss the importance of stem cell banking.
Leonora interviews Cosmic Kids star Jaime Amor in this latest episode of Parental Control.
My Baba’s Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes life coach and boundary expert Michelle Elman to the show to talk about making friends at the school gate.
Leonora welcomes Fast Change therapist James Hymers to the podcast to talk about everything from anxiety and stress to mental health and letting go of old fears and traumas.
Award-winning Sunday Times bestselling author and Instagram sensation Rebecca Wilson joins the show to talk about weaning and family food.
A must-listen. Sam Barclay, author of ‘I Wonder What It’s Like To Be Dyslexic’ joins Leo in this episode to talk about dyslexia.
Motherkind’s Zoe Blaskey joins Leo in this latest episode of My Baba’s podcast Parental Control to talk about motherhood and identity.
My Baba’s Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr. Ellie Rayner to the podcast to discuss how previous types of birth can have an impact on future pregnancy and subsequent births.
My Baba’s Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes Not Another Mummy Blog’s Alison Perry to the show for a natter about twins, her new book, secondary infertility and IVF.
How we speak to ourselves – it matters. We welcome psychotherapist Emmy Brunner to the show to discuss how we can reevaluate the way we talk and treat ourselves and teach our children about self care.
Internet Matters CEO Carolyn Bunting joins the show to talk to Leo about how to keep the kids safe online. A must-listen for any parent.
My Baba’s Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes midwife, stylist and content creator Sophia Ferrari-Wills author of @thiscolourfulnest to the show to talk interiors.
Janet Lindsay, CEO of Wellbeing of Women joins the podcast to discuss the taboos surrounding the most common women’s health issues.
Ciara Attwell shares her top tips for feeding fussy eaters, fail-safe go-to meals and how to save time and money when it comes to food shopping and cooking.
My Baba editor Ellie Thompson is joined by Tommy’s to discuss their new campaign to demand more support for women following a miscarriage and why that support is so badly needed.
Award-winning aesthetic nurse Anna Baker tells us everything we need to know about skincare, including the low-down on botox, fillers and retinoids.
Annabel Karmel joins Leo on the show to chat about how to wean (puree or baby-led), allergies, snacks, and how to encourage the kids to be more involved in the kitchen.
This episode is about crafting, experiments and having fun with kids of all ages. We talk about fine motor skills and educational aspects to crafting and everything in between.
It’s Sleep Awareness Week this week, so I thought it would be very apt to invite maternity nurse and baby expert Lisa Clegg to the show to discuss baby routine and sleep.
Dr Harvey Karp covers everything to do with baby sleep, sleeping techniques and what to expect from your newborn in those first few weeks.
We invited child research psychologist Dr. Amanda Gummer to the show to answer some of our questions on homeschooling and family life in general right now.
My Baba founder Leonora Bamford welcomes parent coach Katherine Sellery, the founder of the Conscious Parenting Revolution to Parental Control.
Founder Childs Farm Joanna Jensen and consultant dermatologist Dr. Jennifer Crawley join Leo for this latest episode of Parental Control to talk about skincare.
Craig is the head of community insight at SuperAwesome, the company that’s drafted in to help big-name companies engage safely with kids online and so much more.
This is a really helpful episode for new mothers in particular, as we discuss the tell-tale signs of a dairy intolerance, what to look out for and what you should do if you suspect your baby is suffering.
Nutritionist Rhaya Jordan joins Leo in this latest podcast episode to talk about how you can change your family’s eating habits.
We welcome Mandy Gurney, health visitor, sleep expert, and the founder of Millpond Sleep Clinic, back to the show come to talk about children’s sleep.
How to manage family life in isolation, useful coping strategies and how to adjust to your new normal.
