Welcome to the Pop That Mumma Podcast.
Hosted by Poppy Child, founder of Pop That Mumma, creator of Birth Box, certified Hypnobirthing practitioner, birth doula and mum of three based in London.
This is the space where we get real about pregnancy, birth and motherhood. From fear in birth to practical labour tools to the postpartum rollercoaster. I'm here to help you feel informed, empowered and confident.
Join my online course: https://www.hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/birthbox
Get the Oxytocin Bubble: https://www.hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/popthatmummaalbumofmeditations
The First 30 Days With Your Newborn: What You Need to Know With Hannah, The Bump and Baby Guru
Those early days with a newborn are such a big transition, both for you after the birth and for your baby as they move from womb to world.
This week I'm joined by Hannah, from Motherhood Road, for a really great conversation about what to expect in those first days with your newborn. This is such valuable listening whether it's your first baby, second, or third.
We discuss:
Why seeing those first few weeks as the 'fourth trimester' can support you both
What to expect as your hormones shift after birth
The importance of protecting those early days with your baby
The meaning of 'matrescence', and accepting the new version of you
What babies actually need in those early weeks
Preparing for night two after your baby's birth
Recognising your baby's hunger cues
Follow Hannah: https://www.instagram.com/motherhoodroad/ (https://www.instagram.com/motherhoodroad/)
Hannah's website: https://www.motherhoodroad.com/ (https://www.motherhoodroad.com/)
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Birth Box: https://www.hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/ (https://www.hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/)
21 Aug 2026
Raising Body-Confident Kids in a Body-Obsessed World with Molly Forbes
In this episode, I'm joined by journalist and author Molly Forbes, whose work is dedicated to helping families raise body-confident kids in a culture that constantly judges bodies.
We talk about how early children absorb messages about body image, why diet culture often starts at home without us realising, and how the language we use around food, health and bodies can shape the way our children see themselves and others.
Molly shares practical ways parents can build a positive body culture at home, support kids when they face comments about their bodies, and help them grow into compassionate, confident thinkers in a world full of mixed messages.
A thoughtful and empowering conversation for anyone raising children.
Molly’s Books:
“Every Body”
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“Body Happy Kids”
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LInk to Molly’s Not For Profit: https://www.bodyhappyorg.com/ (https://www.bodyhappyorg.com/)
Follow Molly: https://www.instagram.com/mollyjforbes/ (https://www.instagram.com/mollyjforbes/)
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14 Aug 2026
From a 36 Hour Labour to a 2 Hour Water Birth - Carrie Rad's Birth Story
In this episode, I'm speaking with Carrie Rad to hear the story of her beautiful, fast second birth, and how differently it played out compared to her long first labour.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why having a plan but staying flexible matters
- How your second birth experience can be wildly different from your first
- What to do if fear creeps in during birth
- The power of affirmations for preparing your mind for birth
A powerful and emotional episode for anyone preparing for birth and wanting to hear a real story of surrender, strength and surprise.
Get birth ready with Birth Box (includes the full Oxytocin Bubble Album): https://www.hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/ (https://www.hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/)
Or get the standalone album of tracks: https://www.hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/popthatmummaalbumofmeditations (https://www.hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/popthatmummaalbumofmeditations)
Follow Carrie:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CarrieRad (https://www.youtube.com/user/CarrieRad)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrierad/ (https://www.instagram.com/carrierad/)
Follow Poppy:
https://www.instagram.com/popthatmumma/ (https://www.instagram.com/popthatmumma/)
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