Milk and Mummies Podcast

Actress Tahirah Sharif joins Milk & Mummies for an honest conversation about motherhood, ambition, identity and balancing a successful career with raising children. Known for her work in The Haunting of Bly Manor , The Tower and so much more , Tahirah shares how becoming a mother has changed her perspective on success, work, confidence and self-worth. Together we explore the realities of modern motherhood, the pressure many women feel to “do it all”, and what it means to pursue your dreams while raising a family. In this episode we discuss: Motherhood and identity Ambition after children Returning to work Mum guilt Career progression Raising children while building a life you love Advice for ambitious mums If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to be both a present parent and an ambitious woman, this episode is for you. 📲 Follow Milk & Mummies on Instagram: @milkandmummiespodcast 📲 Follow Tahirah on Instagram: @tahirah_sharif Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We spend years learning how NOT to get pregnant. But what happens when you’re finally ready to have a baby? In this clip from Milk & Mummies, fertility and reproductive medicine doctor Dr Nagla Elfaki discusses one of the biggest gaps in women’s health education: understanding how long trying to conceive can take, fertility timing, and why so many women feel unprepared when they start their journey to parenthood. From the full episode with Dr Nagla Elfaki on fertility, IVF, reproductive health, motherhood and family planning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can a healthy lifestyle protect your fertility? In this clip from Milk & Mummies, fertility and reproductive medicine doctor Dr Nagla Elfaki explains why diet, exercise and healthy habits matter—but can’t completely prevent age-related fertility decline. A powerful conversation about fertility, timing and the realities many women aren’t told early enough. Watch the full episode with Dr Nagla Elfaki on Milk & Mummies. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fertilitydrnagla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How much do women really know about their fertility? This week on Milk & Mummies, I’m joined by fertility and reproductive medicine doctor Dr Nagla Elfaki for an honest conversation about fertility, motherhood, ambition and the realities many women aren’t told about reproductive health. We discuss fertility myths, IVF, trying to conceive, balancing career ambitions with family life, and what women should know about their fertility long before they start trying for children. We also talk about identity, motherhood, and the pressures women face when navigating career progression alongside family planning. In this episode: Fertility myths and misconceptions IVF and trying to conceive (TTC) Motherhood through the eyes of a fertility doctor Career ambition after children The realities of balancing work and family Advice every woman should hear earlier Whether you’re already a parent, planning for the future, or simply curious about fertility and women’s health, this episode offers practical advice and honest insight. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Milk & Mummies01:45 Meet Dr Nagla Elfaki05:30 Why Fertility Medicine?10:15 Life Before Motherhood15:20 The Biggest Fertility Misconceptions21:40 What Women Should Know Earlier About Fertility28:10 Fertility, IVF & Trying to Conceive Explained35:00 Becoming a Mother as a Fertility Doctor41:30 Motherhood, Identity & Ambition47:45 Can Women Really Have It All?53:00 Fertility Advice for Women in Their 20s & 30s57:00 Quick Fire Questions59:30 Final Thoughts & Takeaways Connect with Dr Nagla Elfaki: https://www.instagram.com/fertilitydrnagla/ Follow Milk & Mummies: https://www.instagram.com/milkandmummiespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actress Jade Anouka talks about why rejection never really gets easier — even after years in the industry. Listen to the full episode of Milk & Mummies for more conversations on motherhood, creativity and ambition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actress, writer and poet Jade Anouka joins Milk & Mummies for a beautiful conversation on queer motherhood, creativity, identity and ambition. From balancing parenting with a creative career to navigating visibility, legacy and self-expression, this episode is honest, layered and deeply reflective. Jade also opens up about her work on Dune: Prophecy and His Dark Materials, and how poetry continues to shape her voice beyond acting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices