Carrie Hope Fletcher & Joel Montague: how to perform when you're sleep deprived (part 2)

Carrie and Joel are back for part 2 of their Christmassy chat!This time, we hear about the birth of their daughter Mabel, the challenges of sleep deprivation, and balancing work and family life in the theatre industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a true family affair on this week’s episode of Happy Mum Happy Baby!Gi’s sister-in-law Carrie Hope Fletcher and her husband Joel Montague stop by Gi's house for a very festive chat. The couple share what it’s like working together in their new roles in Elf The Musical, plus talk about how they prepared for the arrival of their now one-year-old daughter, Mabel.Don’t miss the second part of their conversation, coming next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Gi sits down with women's health nutritionist GQ Jordan, whose philosophy centres on listening to and nourishing your body - and making healthy eating feel simple and achievable.GQ opens up about her personal journey with IUI and IVF, sharing how nutrition can play a role in supporting our bodies through fertility treatment and beyond.She also opens up to Gi about her experience of baby loss and navigating grief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The queen of disco is in the house!Pop icon and mother of five Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins Giovanna to chat motherhood, music, and everything in between.She tells Gi about falling pregnant with her son just 6 weeks into a new relationship, and shares her experiences with pre-eclampsia and caring for babies who battled sepsis and meningitis.Sophie's brilliant new album Perimenopop is out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for laughs, tears, and everything in between as Giovanna sits down with stand-up comedian Harriet Kemsley.Harriet opens up to Gi about the end of her marriage and why walking away was ultimately the best thing she could do for her family. She also talks about her PTSD and how it affected her during birth.Plus, Gi gets the inside scoop on Harriet’s new adventures in dating!Ps. Harriet is back on tour! Catch her in 2026 with her brand-new stand-up show Floozy.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This November is Men's Mental Health Month so we're joined by the UK's Youth Metal Health Ambassador, Dr Alex George to discuss Paternal wellbeing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everybody needs good Neighbours — and this week, Gi’s joined by the ultimate one! Singer, actor, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat LEGEND Jason Donovan opens up about the highs and lows of fame, his struggle with addiction, and the life-changing decision he made after becoming a dad for the first time.Plus, he opens up about the challenges and rewards of watching his three children grow up and what they've taught him about trusting the process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turn It Up as this week we’re joined by perhaps our most pregnant guest yet...? the incredible singer and pop superstar, Pixie Lott! Pixie chats with Gi about her second pregnancy, from what it’s like to perform while heavily pregnant to how she’s helping her toddler get ready to become a big sibling.Plus, Pixie opens up about how meditation has helped her through some of life’s tougher moments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roll out the red carpet because this week we welcome the one and only Keira Knightley to the Happy Mum Happy Baby studio!She's known all around the world for her unforgettable roles in Pride and Prejudice, Love Actually, Pirates of the Caribbean and Bend It Like Beckham (just to name a few!). Now a proud mum of two, Keira sits down with Giovanna for a brilliantly unfiltered conversation about the highs and lows of motherhood.Expect laughter, honesty, and a whole lot of heart — this is Keira Knightley as you’ve never heard her before!Keira's debut children’s book, I Love You Just The Same, is available now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Subscribe to ‘And The Award Goes To…’ hereIn this bonus episode, Giovanna appears on a brand new podcast, ‘And The Award Goes To….’. It’s the awards show that’s also a podcast, where guests dish out five awards across five categories created especially for herSo listen in, as Gi offers up her winners for a whole host of awards, including the Best Line From a Film, the Best Way to Keep The Kids Entertained and The Best Gift For a Father Who is Approaching Middle Age!On Spotify: link https://tinyurl.com/spotify-and-the-award-goes-to On Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/and-the-award-goes-to On Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/amazon-and-the-award-goes-to On TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/tiktok-and-the-award-goes-to On Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/Insta-And-The-Award-Goes-To On YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTube-And-The-Award-Goes-To Brand new episodes of ‘And The Award Goes To’ drop every Friday. Brought to you by Argos and Acast Creative. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view or position of Argos or any of its group companies. Descriptions of the products mentioned in this podcast are accurate as at the time of recording. Check your local store or argos.co.uk for product availability, which may vary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.