This week, Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite is joined by Stylist's very own Editor-In-Chief - and her boss - Lisa Smosarski. Together they'll be chatting to two Stylist staffers about their returns to work: How it made them feel, the highs, the lows, the best advice they ever received, and the worst.Joining Fliss and Lisa this week are Stylist Editor and mum-of-four Alix Walker, and Head of Digital Marketing and mum-of-one Tash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite is joined by Stylist's very own Editor-In-Chief - and her boss - Lisa Smosarski. Together they'll be chatting to two Stylist staffers about their returns to work: How it made them feel, the highs, the lows, the best advice they ever received, and the worst.Joining Fliss and Lisa this week are Stylist Editor and mum-of-four Alix Walker, and Head of Digital Marketing and mum-of-one Tash. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Returners: 5. Stylist Staff Special

This week, Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite is joined by co-host Claire Lynch. Author of Small: On Motherhoods – published on paperback last year – she is also a university lecturer and mother-of-three and has spoken widely on her experiences of motherhood – including a Four Thought talk titled ‘The Other Mother’, first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2020. Together they'll be discussing flexible working, with a spotlight on new parents returning to work and managing life with a family in tow.They're joined by this week's guest, Anna Whitehouse, AKA Mother Pukka - the founder of the Flex Appeal campaign, the campaign for more flexible working - for everyone.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite is joined by co-host Claire Lynch. Author of Small: On Motherhoods – published on paperback last year – she is also a university lecturer and mother-of-three and has spoken widely on her experiences of motherhood – including a Four Thought talk titled ‘The Other Mother’, first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2020. Together they'll be discussing flexible working, with a spotlight on new parents returning to work and managing life with a family in tow.They're joined by this week's guest, Anna Whitehouse, AKA Mother Pukka - the founder of the Flex Appeal campaign, the campaign for more flexible working - for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Returners: 4. Flexible Working

This week, Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite is joined by co-host Atanuke Awe - entrepreneur, founder of community Mums and Tea, Learning with Ez specialising in diverse educational resources for babies and children and co-founder of Five X More - a campaign committed to highlighting and changing Black maternal health outcomes in the UK - and she’s a mother-of-two.Together they'll be discussing the importance of carving out you time as a woman returning to work. They're joined by this week's guest: Sunday Times best-selling author, journalist, TV presenter and founder of Make Motherhood Diverse, and mother-of-two - Candice Brathwaite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite is joined by co-host Atanuke Awe - entrepreneur, founder of community Mums and Tea, Learning with Ez specialising in diverse educational resources for babies and children and co-founder of Five X More - a campaign committed to highlighting and changing Black maternal health outcomes in the UK - and she’s a mother-of-two.Together they'll be discussing the importance of carving out you time as a woman returning to work. They're joined by this week's guest: Sunday Times best-selling author, journalist, TV presenter and founder of Make Motherhood Diverse, and mother-of-two - Candice Brathwaite. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Returners: 3. Headspace

This week, Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite is joined by co-hosts Natalie Duvall &amp; Carina White - founders of Black Mums Upfront, a London-based collective who believe all black mothers need to be seen, heard and valued. Together they'll be discussing the question mark that often sits next to the words 'return to work?' on a new mum's calendar. They're joined by this week's guest: broadcaster, DJ, columnist, and mental health campaigner, Neev Spencer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite is joined by co-hosts Natalie Duvall &amp; Carina White - founders of Black Mums Upfront, a London-based collective who believe all black mothers need to be seen, heard and valued. Together they'll be discussing the question mark that often sits next to the words 'return to work?' on a new mum's calendar. They're joined by this week's guest: broadcaster, DJ, columnist, and mental health campaigner, Neev Spencer. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Returners: 2. Return To Work?

This week, Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite is joined by co-host Ashley James - a presenter, DJ, dating and empowerment coach, and soon-to-be mother of two. Together they'll be discussing the emotions of the first year back to work after having a baby; The highs, the lows, and the cold hard truths. They're both joined by this week's guest, award-winning women's lifestyle journalist, media entrepreneur, international public speaker and mother, Tobi Oredein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite is joined by co-host Ashley James - a presenter, DJ, dating and empowerment coach, and soon-to-be mother of two. Together they'll be discussing the emotions of the first year back to work after having a baby; The highs, the lows, and the cold hard truths. They're both joined by this week's guest, award-winning women's lifestyle journalist, media entrepreneur, international public speaker and mother, Tobi Oredein. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Returners: 1. The First Year

Welcome to Baby On The Brain, a podcast brought to you by Stylist magazine - dedicated to the big life questions you face when you find out you’re about to become a parent. Hosted by Stylist's Digital Content Director, Fliss, this podcast began back in 2021 with a baby on the way. That baby is just three months off celebrating her second birthday now and we suddenly feel very old (where did the time go!?).For this special bonus episode, we’ve teamed up with the international charity WaterAid to talk about the essentials every new mum should have – discussing what’s helped others mentally and physically through birth and those early stages of motherhood. This episode is co-hosted by Stylist's Lisa Smosarski, and features guests Shakira Akabusi and Dr Amalina Bakri.Season 2 of Baby On The Brain begins on March 9th, and we kick off with Tobi Oredein and Ashley James! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Baby On The Brain, a podcast brought to you by Stylist magazine - dedicated to the big life questions you face when you find out you’re about to become a parent. Hosted by Stylist's Digital Content Director, Fliss, this podcast began back in 2021 with a baby on the way. That baby is just three months off celebrating her second birthday now and we suddenly feel very old (where did the time go!?).For this special bonus episode, we’ve teamed up with the international charity WaterAid to talk about the essentials every new mum should have – discussing what’s helped others mentally and physically through birth and those early stages of motherhood. This episode is co-hosted by Stylist's Lisa Smosarski, and features guests Shakira Akabusi and Dr Amalina Bakri.Season 2 of Baby On The Brain begins on March 9th, and we kick off with Tobi Oredein and Ashley James! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

What is essential? (WaterAid x Stylist special)

Returning to work after having a baby brings many challenges with it - and we're not just talking about balancing the spiralling cost of childcare and a new wave of mum-guilt as you re-enter the world of work.Season 2 of Baby on the Brain is about the intimate and often neglected discussions around returning to work as a new mother. And how we, as women, can centre ourselves and our needs in the conversations about our return in a world that seems pitted against us both financially and mentally.From flexible working to busting the myth of the juggle, each episode tackles one of the conundrums that women who want to return to work often find themselves scouring internet forums to find the answers to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Returning to work after having a baby brings many challenges with it - and we're not just talking about balancing the spiralling cost of childcare and a new wave of mum-guilt as you re-enter the world of work.Season 2 of Baby on the Brain is about the intimate and often neglected discussions around returning to work as a new mother. And how we, as women, can centre ourselves and our needs in the conversations about our return in a world that seems pitted against us both financially and mentally.From flexible working to busting the myth of the juggle, each episode tackles one of the conundrums that women who want to return to work often find themselves scouring internet forums to find the answers to. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Welcome to Season 2!

This week, Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite wraps up the series with a return to work special featuring Stylist’s Editor-in-chief Lisa Smosarski, a mother of three and Fliss’s boss. The pair tackle all the thoughts, feelings and emotions about returning to work, and there’s a few snippets of advice from former BOTB guests too...   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite wraps up the series with a return to work special featuring Stylist’s Editor-in-chief Lisa Smosarski, a mother of three and Fliss’s boss. The pair tackle all the thoughts, feelings and emotions about returning to work, and there’s a few snippets of advice from former BOTB guests too...   Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

10. Returning To Work...

This week, Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite is joined by co-hosting duo Sarah and Laura Smith, who are a parenting blog duo with a daughter – and a baby on the way too! The trio are joined by Sarah-Jane Crawford to discuss feminism in pregnancy and whether it is possible to bring up children avoiding gender stereotypes (and if you’d want to!) ...   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite is joined by co-hosting duo Sarah and Laura Smith, who are a parenting blog duo with a daughter – and a baby on the way too! The trio are joined by Sarah-Jane Crawford to discuss feminism in pregnancy and whether it is possible to bring up children avoiding gender stereotypes (and if you’d want to!) ...   Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

09. Feminism...

This week, Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite is joined by journalist Grace Holliday as her co-host and guest Joeli Brearley, founder of Pregnant Then Screwed, to start an open and honest conversation about money in pregnancy. They tackle the pitfalls of the current maternity system in the UK, the cost of childcare and the motherhood penalty...   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite is joined by journalist Grace Holliday as her co-host and guest Joeli Brearley, founder of Pregnant Then Screwed, to start an open and honest conversation about money in pregnancy. They tackle the pitfalls of the current maternity system in the UK, the cost of childcare and the motherhood penalty...   Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

08. Money...

﻿Deciding to start a family is an exciting time for many, but the reality of seeing a positive pregnancy test can send many women into a spiral of sleepless nights way before a baby arrives to do that for them. But this podcast isn’t about the practicalities of sleep or feeding, it’s not about birth or your changing body, this is all about YOU as a woman with a mind all of your own.From identity to parental leave, to the inequality of the sacrifices men and women are still expected to make, each episode of Baby On The Brain tackles one of the conundrums that keeps many mums-to-be awake at night when they find out their life is about to change.In this thought-provoking but light-hearted new podcast, Stylist’s Fliss Thistlethwaite - a mum-to-be grappling with her own questions - meets other pregnant women to chat about their concerns; finding experts and mothers who have answers to their middle-of-the-night worries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite is joined by parenting and lifestyle blogger Janet as her co-host and guest Sandra Igwe, founder of The Motherhood Group, to discuss ambition and what that looks like when you find out you’re pregnant, or a new mother... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite is joined by parenting and lifestyle blogger Janet as her co-host and guest Sandra Igwe, founder of The Motherhood Group, to discuss ambition and what that looks like when you find out you’re pregnant, or a new mother... Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

07. Ambition...

This week, Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite is joined by colleague Natasha Gandotra as her co-host and guest, parenting blogger Molly Carnan, to discuss pregnancy, motherhood and jealousy. The discussion centres on jealousy of other people’s perceived ‘perfect pregnancy’ and how to navigate being a new mum without letting the green-eyed monster get to you...  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite is joined by colleague Natasha Gandotra as her co-host and guest, parenting blogger Molly Carnan, to discuss pregnancy, motherhood and jealousy. The discussion centres on jealousy of other people’s perceived ‘perfect pregnancy’ and how to navigate being a new mum without letting the green-eyed monster get to you...  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

06. Jealousy...

This week, Baby On The Brain has joined forces with Dope Black Mums and the group’s founder Nina Malone is hosting the episode. Nina is joined by Stylist’s Fliss Thistlethwaite as co-host, and guest, psychotherapist, author and coach Keeley Taverner to talk about maternal mental health and life through the lens as a Black mother in the UK... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Baby On The Brain has joined forces with Dope Black Mums and the group’s founder Nina Malone is hosting the episode. Nina is joined by Stylist’s Fliss Thistlethwaite as co-host, and guest, psychotherapist, author and coach Keeley Taverner to talk about maternal mental health and life through the lens as a Black mother in the UK... Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

05. Mental health x Dope Black Mums takeover...

This week, Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite is joined again by Adanna Steinacker as her co-host and this week's guest, founder of Mutha Pukka Anna Whitehouse, to discuss pregnancy, motherhood and the sacrifices they've had to make along the way. They discuss the shift in mentality when it comes to planning your own time and activities, the world of maternity leave how you can make it work for you, and Anna's flexible working campaign... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite is joined again by Adanna Steinacker as her co-host and this week's guest, founder of Mutha Pukka Anna Whitehouse, to discuss pregnancy, motherhood and the sacrifices they've had to make along the way. They discuss the shift in mentality when it comes to planning your own time and activities, the world of maternity leave how you can make it work for you, and Anna's flexible working campaign... Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

04. Sacrifices...

This week, Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite is joined by TV's Dr Zoe Williams as her co-host and guest parenting blogger Nilly Dhalia to discuss pregnancy, motherhood and tiredness. They discuss how to cope with a lack of sleep as a new mum, and Stylist staff give their best tips for enjoying the first few weeks with a newborn - even if they are keeping you up at night... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite is joined by TV's Dr Zoe Williams as her co-host and guest parenting blogger Nilly Dhalia to discuss pregnancy, motherhood and tiredness. They discuss how to cope with a lack of sleep as a new mum, and Stylist staff give their best tips for enjoying the first few weeks with a newborn - even if they are keeping you up at night... Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

03. Tiredness...

Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite is joined by fashion, beauty and lifestyle blogger Desreen as her co-host and guest, media entrepreneur and founder of Black Ballad Tobi Oredein, to discuss pregnancy, motherhood, networking and friendship. They discuss how important mum networks are, especially in during the pandemic, and how to navigate this an era that hasn't allowed for face-to-face meet ups... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite is joined by fashion, beauty and lifestyle blogger Desreen as her co-host and guest, media entrepreneur and founder of Black Ballad Tobi Oredein, to discuss pregnancy, motherhood, networking and friendship. They discuss how important mum networks are, especially in during the pandemic, and how to navigate this an era that hasn't allowed for face-to-face meet ups... Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

02. Friendship...

Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite is joined by co-host and colleague Lisa Harvey and guest, content creator and esteemed doctor-turned-entrepreneur Adanna Steinacker, to discuss pregnancy and motherhood identity. They tackle what to do if your career is your identity right now, how to take on the new motherhood identity that comes with having kids and how to process these life changes without losing part of yourself in the process... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stylist's Fliss Thistlethwaite is joined by co-host and colleague Lisa Harvey and guest, content creator and esteemed doctor-turned-entrepreneur Adanna Steinacker, to discuss pregnancy and motherhood identity. They tackle what to do if your career is your identity right now, how to take on the new motherhood identity that comes with having kids and how to process these life changes without losing part of yourself in the process... Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

01. Identity...

Baby Brain: A new podcast from Stylist﻿Deciding to start a family is an exciting time for many, but the reality of seeing a positive pregnancy test can send many women into a spiral of sleepless nights way before a baby arrives to do that for them. But this podcast isn’t about the practicalities of sleep or feeding, it’s not about birth or your changing body, this is all about YOU as a woman with a mind all of your own.From identity to parental leave, to the inequality of the sacrifices men and women are still expected to make, each episode tackles one of the conundrums that keeps many mums-to-be awake at night when they find out their life is about to change.In this thought-provoking but light-hearted new podcast, Stylist’s Fliss Thistlethwaite - a mum-to-be grappling with her own questions - meets other pregnant women to chat about their concerns; finding experts and mothers who have answers to their middle-of-the-night worries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Baby Brain: A new podcast from Stylist﻿Deciding to start a family is an exciting time for many, but the reality of seeing a positive pregnancy test can send many women into a spiral of sleepless nights way before a baby arrives to do that for them. But this podcast isn’t about the practicalities of sleep or feeding, it’s not about birth or your changing body, this is all about YOU as a woman with a mind all of your own.From identity to parental leave, to the inequality of the sacrifices men and women are still expected to make, each episode tackles one of the conundrums that keeps many mums-to-be awake at night when they find out their life is about to <a href="http://change.In" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">change.In</a> this thought-provoking but light-hearted new podcast, Stylist’s Fliss Thistlethwaite - a mum-to-be grappling with her own questions - meets other pregnant women to chat about their concerns; finding experts and mothers who have answers to their middle-of-the-night worries. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Welcome to Baby On The Brain!

﻿Deciding to start a family is an exciting time for many, but the reality of seeing a positive pregnancy test can send many women into a spiral of sleepless nights way before a baby arrives to do that for them. But this podcast isn’t about the practicalities of sleep or feeding, it’s not about birth or your changing body, this is all about YOU as a woman with a mind all of your own.From identity to parental leave, to the inequality of the sacrifices men and women are still expected to make, each episode of Baby On The Brain tackles one of the conundrums that keeps many mums-to-be awake at night when they find out their life is about to <a href="http://change.In" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">change.In</a> this thought-provoking but light-hearted new podcast, Stylist’s Fliss Thistlethwaite - a mum-to-be grappling with her own questions - meets other pregnant women to chat about their concerns; finding experts and mothers who have answers to their middle-of-the-night worries. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Baby On The Brain

The best podcast episodes about true crime. For any thrill seeking podcast listeners who just can't get enough of the captivating stories of murderers and criminals. This topic has all the best episodes from many different true crime podcasts.  Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best True Crime Podcasts

The best podcast episodes on parenting. Interviewing experts and talking through common issues surrounding parenting. This topic is filled with important lessons and insights for anyone listening. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!