Joe Wicks Is Back In Schools! Picture News On The Big School Workout
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Today we’re joined by Katie Harrison from , an organisation that’s been working closely with schools for years to help children engage with the world around them in a thoughtful, age-appropriate way. In this episode, we’re diving into something so many parents are thinking about right now — children’s mental health, and the role movement can play in supporting it. We’ll be talking about what’s really going on for children today, what schools are seeing on the ground, and why initiatives like The Big School Workout, taking place this Mental Health Awareness Week on 14th May, in...
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The Travel Mum’s Guide To Stress-Free Travel With Kids
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Travelling with children can feel overwhelming. From packing and planning to keeping little ones entertained on long journeys. But according to family travel expert Jen Carr, it doesn’t have to be stressful or expensive. Jen is the founder of The Travel Mum, a hugely popular online platform where she shares some of the best affordable holiday deals for families throughout the week, alongside practical advice for travelling with children. Through her website and community, she has helped thousands of parents feel more confident about taking trips with their kids, from newborns to school age....
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Women's Body Coach Emma Simarro On Training, Confidence, Hormones And Real Life
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There’s no shortage of advice telling women how they should look, eat or exercise — and it’s no wonder so many of us feel overwhelmed, confused or stuck when it comes to our bodies. In this episode, we’re joined by Emma Simarro, Women’s Health Coach and founder of , to cut through the noise and talk about what actually helps women feel strong, confident and well, especially through midlife. Emma’s work focuses on moving women away from restrictive diets and over-exercise, and towards strength, sustainable habits and long-term health. Drawing on her experience supporting women at...
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Why Relationships Break And How To Fix Them – With Sophie Orocozo
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Relationships don’t usually fall apart overnight. More often, they unravel slowly through miscommunication, unmet needs and emotional distance. When connection feels lost, many couples are left wondering whether their relationship can be repaired — or whether it’s already too late. In this episode of Parental Control, Ellie Thompson is joined by , a relationship coach whose work is rooted in both professional expertise and lived experience. After saving her own marriage from the brink of divorce, Sophie spent over a decade studying psychology, communication and intimacy dynamics to help...
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Heavy Periods: What’s Normal, What’s Not, And When to Get Help
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Heavy periods affect millions of women, yet for many, they remain something to quietly endure rather than openly discuss. In this episode, Parental Control explores the real impact of heavy and painful periods on women’s physical health, emotional wellbeing, work and relationships — and asks why period-related disruption is still so often dismissed or minimised. Ellie Thompson is joined by Dr Nisa Aslam, GP and women’s health expert, and Anna Maxwell, pharmacist and founder of healthcare brand Maxwellia, to unpack the findings of the Don’t Go With the Flow report. Together, they...
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Healthy Babies After Aneuploid Embryo Transfers? An Embryologist Explains IVF Headlines and Embryo Selection
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In this episode, Parental Control takes listeners inside the IVF lab to understand how embryos are assessed and selected during fertility treatment, including PGT-A and time-lapse IVF. Ellie Thompson is joined by embryologist and founder of , Victoria Wigley, to answer key questions about genetic testing, embryo development and the complex decisions made behind the scenes. Victoria explains what embryologists do during the IVF process and breaks down PGT-A testing, including what it can and cannot tell patients. She also discusses how recent reports of healthy babies born from embryos labelled...
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Leading Psychotherapist Julia Samuel MBE Talks To Ellie About Losing Billy
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Leading UK psychotherapist Julia Samuel MBE joins Ellie Thompson to talk about child loss and the lifelong impact of grief. Julia is one of the most trusted voices in the UK on bereavement, trauma and healing, and has spent decades supporting families through the unimaginable. Her work has shaped how we understand grief, not as something to “get over”, but as something we learn to live alongside. As many listeners will know, Ellie lost her son Billy, aka Billy the Brave, to DIPG, and grief has since become woven into everyday life in ways she could never have imagined. Like so many...
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Your Strong Era Starts Now: Ryan Shanahan On Simple At-Home Fitness for Women
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Ellie welcomes world-renowned fitness trainer , best known globally as The Kettlebell King. With over 35 years of experience coaching everyone from elite athletes to absolute beginners, Ryan is famous for making fitness fun, fast and completely achievable. Ellie has trained with Ryan online since 2010, so she knows firsthand how his unique approach transforms not only bodies, but mindsets. In this episode, Ryan shares the philosophy behind his hugely popular training method, his early rise to global fame, and the insights from his two new books: Issues in Your Tissues and Muscles of the Mind:...
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Skincare That Actually Works + Should You Pluck, Shave or Laser? Part 2 With Valerie Millington
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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 routine should look like, and the real science behind hair and hair removal — including the big question: should you pluck, shave or laser? Ellie has known Val for years and, like so many of her loyal clients, trusts her implicitly. Val is known for her honesty, integrity and her unwavering commitment to natural, healthy skin. Her approach is rooted in education, skin health and treatments that support — not disguise — the skin....
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The Truth About Skin Treatments: Botox, Fillers, Fat Dissolvers Part 1
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Ellie Thompson sits down with a dear friend and go-to skin expert, this week to discuss everything from fillers, botox, fat dissolvers, laser hair removal and more. Ellie has known Val for years, and like so many of her loyal clients, she trusts her completely. Val is known for her honesty, her integrity, and her deep commitment to natural, healthy skin. Val focuses on education, skin health, and treatments that truly support the skin rather than mask it. In this episode, Val and Ellie dive into all things skin: what actually works, what’s a waste of money, the biggest mistakes people make,...
info_outlineGirls and friendships can be a challenging mix to navigate. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Holly Symons, a Clinical Psychologist, founder of Raising EQ®, and mother of two, to explore the challenges of friendships and how parents can best support their daughters Dr. Holly answers a wide range of questions and shares practical strategies to help children build meaningful, lasting connections.
Whether your daughter is feeling left out, facing friendship conflicts, or simply struggling to fit in, this episode will provide you with valuable insights and tools to guide them through.
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