S2E8: Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett and Pia Bramley - ‘The Republic of Parenthood’:  A sharp yet tender look at the joys, politics, and everyday chaos of raising a baby. episode artwork

EPISODE · Dec 3, 2025 · 37 MIN

S2E8: Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett and Pia Bramley - ‘The Republic of Parenthood’: A sharp yet tender look at the joys, politics, and everyday chaos of raising a baby.

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Welcome back to the Maternal Journal podcast - a deep dive into the power of journaling and creativity to support mental health and wellbeing through pregnancy, birth and parenting. In the final episode of our second series we’re joined by writer and journalist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett, well known for her insightful column on parenting in the Guardian, and illustrator Pia Bramley (Pandemic Baby: Becoming a Parent in Lockdown) to talk about their fearless and funny book ‘The Republic of Parenthood’. From the struggles of broken childcare systems to the hunt for toddler-proof socks, we explore how stories and sketches can bring comfort, courage, and laughter to parenting.📱Connect with Rhiannon and Pia ⚡Follow Maternal Journal on Instagram🌐Check out the Maternal Journal website💬 Connect with our host, Laura Godfrey-Isaacs🎙️ An OG Podcasts Ltd production

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Welcome back to the Maternal Journal podcast - a deep dive into the power of journaling and creativity to support mental health and wellbeing through pregnancy, birth and parenting. In the final episode of our second series we’re joined by writer and journalist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett, well known for her insightful column on parenting in the Guardian, and illustrator Pia Bramley (Pandemic Baby: Becoming a Parent in Lockdown) to talk about their fearless and funny book ‘The Republic of Pa...

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