True Family Vibes
by True family vibes
*True* coz its honest. *Family* coz thats what we talk about. *Vibes* coz we choose to turns life's challenges into positives....Get a cuppa, listen, reflect and smile. I began recording on my phone some of the many random days and thoughts whilst looking after my children and I decided to upload them into a podcast. 🤣 Im sure there will be experiences and feelings that you have had too.I’ve had a baby in a pandemic, been a homeschooling parent, multitasking as a lived experience key worker for children and families with housing needs. Now when you mix all that with my multicultural background then you will definitely get a concoction of family issues to discuss! Season 1 is about the random pandemic memories for parents. I’m sure you will smile, reflect and chew on some of the issues that have knocked us all. The True family vibes podcast is about being honest with our family and parenting experiences, making choices to get the positive out of life’s stuff even the tough stuff coz ou
Episodes
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Laugh, Learn, Love: My Top 10 Episodes of the Crazy Final Voyage of True Family Vibes
On behalf of Diversifying Podcast platforms... we wrap up the True Family Vibes podcast with a hilarious trip down memory lane where we examine the ups, downs, and unexpected poos of parenting. Remember that Disney movie you loved as a kid? It probably had a sorrowful theme and we're talking…
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Oh Life do do do do
Here is it is the final episode of True Family vibes podcast. I know I can’t sing in tune but this song I’ve written just sums up looking after a 2 year old right now. 🎶 Thanks for sharing this journey with me, you’ve all been wonderful. Have a blessed parenthood journey no matter what life…
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DJ mumma radio mixtape 📻
Do you have a list of songs that bring you through the memories of childhood and bringing up children? Here are just some classics that I’ve dedicated to each child for seasons in their lives. Listen to my attempt to be a Dj mumma.. my dreams have finally come true.. here is True Family Vibes...
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It’s tiring but it’s blessed spoken word
So here it is, a day in the life of motherhood… in spoken word I attempt to showcase what it’s like for mothers on some days when you gotta do it all.. it’s tiring but it’s blessed. Shout out to all the single parents! Hope you enjoy this random episode Support the show
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In A & E with a toddler! Bare stress.
The UK is marking 75 years of the NHS, as much as I appreciate free healthcare.. A and E with a toddler is so stressful! Unfortunately my son had a febrile seizure… it’s very scary experience and I thought I would share the experience with you. Here’s where you can find out more about Febrile...
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MY well-being matters!!!
Always looking after people and then you look around to check whose looking after you? Well.. you need to do that too and you don’t.. we’ll you just don’t do it enough because you don’t have time. Whether is be running, plucking, brushing or sleeping.. there’s something you can choose to do this...
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Don’t flip my switch
You know that flip button that you can’t control? Yep.. the kids doing or saying stuff and you keep saying in a calm manner what they need to do..like “put your shoes on, go to bed, brush your teeth, come downstairs..” Then the kid responds by asking you for a snack… Your like “what?!!” The…
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Anxiety 😭 ⚽️
For mental health awareness week we will be looking at some of the issues that make parents anxious. Like when your child is learning how to talk and you have to work out what they need, how they feel and what happened…and all they can do is cry… does it ever make you anxious? Join me as my 1…
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Kids Takeover
So the three musketeers are featured in this weeks episode. They have taken over the podcast to be both wonderful and very random too. Note to self - don’t record a podcast when the kids are off school… Hope you enjoy this random episode Support the show
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Allergy Awareness Interview
For Allergy Awareness Week, I interview my 9 year old daughter on what it feels like to have food allergies and we share what we can all do to help other people with allergies feel more included and reduce anxiety. Join us as we talk about food allergies, allergic reactions, allergen tests and…
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Gaslighting in maternal care
Don’t even get me started, how many mothers have been gaslighted by a healthcare professional? At a smear test? at a baby scan? in labour? or when feeding your baby? It’s not just me right? And…No it’s not your hormones making you overly sensitive- it’s that burned out nurse/ midwife/ dr or…
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10 Money saving tips for families
We knew it was coming didn’t we, they did say the cost of living would go up in April but oh my life- this much is too much oh! This episode gives some fresh practical family tips to help you save.. from checking which toothpaste gives you the most value of money to hiding multipack crisps for…
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Life is a bunch of chicken pox
Life is not a bunch of chocolates- most chocolates are tasty and sweet, only a few do you have to spit out, your much more likely to eat chocolate and enjoy it even if it’s not your flavour. So for me, life is more like chicken pox.. its more often uncomfortable, random, it brings unplanned spots...
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Diarrhea bath
Isn’t it so humbling when your toddler diarrhea’s on you. Then as you clear it up.. it continues in the bath tub. I mean seriously what are you trying to teach me... is it multitasking? How to handle shock? How to communicate in complex situations? I am here to learn. It’s a shame that this is…
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Bad Habits of Motherhood
Mothers -No matter what country you are from there will be some weird things that come naturally to you. It may be sniffing nappies, regurgitating food... picking off cradle cap... picking your child's nose, spitting on your thumb and then rubbing it to wipe your child's dirty face... I mean the...
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The truth about C-sections
Having a C-section? Caring for a C-sectioned mother? No idea what having a C-section is like? Listen in.. The truth about C-sections.. the reality of the emotions, operation and healing process, plus some random self care tips like.. if you fart and the wind comes through your scar then you…
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The truth about breastfeeding
So I’ve breastfed three children and I’ve had every type of experience with it, like the good, the bad and the toe curling ugly. I’ve learnt a multiple range of skills from being a breastfeeding peer supporter and a friend to many who have needed breastfeeding support. Its a skill that we can...
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Cinderellas messed up
How messed up is this story, tell me you can see it too? This story is starting up conversations on mental health, forced marriage, child slavery and ju ju… Seriously Disney.. #happy childrens mental health week Hope you enjoy this random episode Support the show
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We all get a kid who probes our weakness
Just continuing the reflections on parenting whilst I’m putting my 1 year old to sleep (you will hear him)… I’m thinking about how much I have always loved sleep, somehow it feels like my children have been designed specifically to train me out of the need for it. I think it’s been 10 years now...
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How you cook is how you parent?
Are you organised? Do you plan ahead? Do you make it up as you go along? Are you willing to learn new skills ? Do you prefer to follow a recipe? If your willing to become better at cooking you can apply those skills to also becoming better at parenting too.. Hope you enjoy this random episode...
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Even the tooth fairies striking
UK frontline workers are all striking over pay and cost of living crisis.. Unfortunately, the tooth fairy is also on strike and is not dishing out the money she used too.. tough times ⚠️ Striking rant ⚠️ Hope you enjoy this random episode Support the show
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Hamster Maze
Ever stuck of what to watch on TV with the kids? Well, just found a new gem on YouTube. Who knew that watching a rodent being chased by a police man in a maze made out of cardboard could be so entertaining. 😂 Hope you enjoy this random episode Support the show
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Mummy... whats up with Prince Harry and Megan?
So its 2023, Prince Harry has patiently waited for his nan to be buried before his plan to knock down the establishment can go to the next level... Literally, even the UK primary school playgrounds are discussing this royal drama fiasco that is being outplayed on our devices! My 8 year old is...
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My Cost of Living Tops Tips
Be thrifty mate.. here’s some top tips to help you save money in 2023 from buying bar soap, investing in a flask to cooking with a slow cooker. Hope at least one of these is helpful 😆 Hope you enjoy this random episode Support the show
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Have time vs make time 🎈 2023
Happy new year listeners! Can you believe it’s the end of 2022 and there is a list in our minds of all the things we need to do in 2023. We got to stop saying we don’t have time to do stuff, let’s change that phrase this year and instead have a MAKE time to do stuff attitude. Yes we can 🙌🏽...
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The first year of your child’s life
Last episode of season 1.. random reflections on the first year of a child’s life. If your wondering what to get a 1 year old for their birthday…. Honestly…I suggest just give the baby some clean recycling and spend your money on the parents for getting through the first year! Hope you enjoy this...
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Farting on fruit
It’s the penultimate episode of season 1!! Here we are talking about toilet humor, mind reading and the eyes being a window to the soul! And of course farting on fruit.. Hope you enjoy this random episode Support the show
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Your children’s children
Just reflecting on how we parent now impacts our children's children… Also still reflecting on my DNA results and how they impact my life now… Basically, we are all connected innit.. we are part of a timeline of people and what we do now will impact our generations to come! Hope you enjoy this...
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Where are you from? My DNA results …
So I have always been asked “where are you from?” Born in London 🇬🇧 and parents from 🇯🇲🇿🇦… I dunno how I’m gonna respond now the results are in!! I knew I was mixed but I didn’t realize it was this much! I’m realizing I need to know more about my history and heritage so I can pass the...
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When grapes came from the sky
We all have those random moments in lockdown, scratch your brain and find the good ones...they are there. The kids definitely will never forget the lockdown memories! One of the best memories we had happened on a hot day having a water fight with an elderly neighbour. (If the government are...
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Smacked on the bum by some kid!
It takes a village to raise a child. I’m all for that, everyone taking responsibility for the kids in the area, celebrating them and telling them off too. Teaching kids to be respectful is everyone’s responsibility. I mean if a kid smacked you on the bum would you let it pass? Ignore it? Say…
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Don’t worry kids have some frozen vegetables before the world blows up
So the news is all about the global consequences of Russia invading Ukraine, bills going up, climate change, covid, war, protests, food shortages, extreme weather causing disruptions, strikes, increase of famine, financial and government collapse… I mean is this the news or book of Revelations?!...
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Tantrums and Tiaras
What’s the best way of dealing with a tantrum? Like seriously is it a countdown? Naughty step? Punishment? So many options, all with there pros and cons. I like the Bruce Lee stare personally and speaking backslang just to cause confusion LOL Hope you enjoy this random episode Support the show
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The Parent Policymaker
Basically being a parent/carer is a job in itself and sometimes we can put our own goals/tasks on the back burner. Let’s keep juggling it all and add one more ball towards progression in an area that’s a bit stagnant. Plus I’m just gonna rant about better employment options for parents Hope you...
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Raising the vegan climate change generation
My kids are making climate change posters as a hobby, telling me they are vegans and are fed up with us using plastic. Lord help me, this generation lost so many basic rights during the pandemic they are now preparing to protest anything they don’t think is fair! Plus for some reason, my...
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Tissue in the washing machine
There is no emotional pain like tissue in the washing machine. The added work on top of the work. This pandemic has caused an increase in this awful experience happening on a weekly basis until I found out what was really going on… Hope you enjoy this random episode Support the show
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A special Father’s Day message
I would say that Father’s Day is not well recognized because so many of us women have issues with men. Plus men are very hard to buy gifts for.. and there’s alot of dads that just ain’t around. (The list goes on!) But there are unrecognized good men everywhere, responsible dads, positive male…
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Carrying literally everything in my bag (just in case)
What’s the best way to pack a bag when you are a parent? Seriously I need tips because this bag is so heavy with nappies , wipes, water bottles, bibs, changing mat, snacks, toys, cream, keys, phone.. hand sanitizer, masks.. plus those just in case extras.. the list goes on Hope you enjoy this...
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Hangry parenting
I don’t know why we do it parents, binge watching shows at night , not carrying snacks during the day for ourselves. I mean are we grumpy, are the kids driving you up the wall or do you just need a snack and a nap? Hope you enjoy this random episode Support the show
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A Special Shout Out to Lizzy No2 on her Platinum Jubilee
We don't know what she does but she's been doing it for 70 odd years! Let's Celebrate her and take some learning tips from Queeny. We really need to celebrate ourselves more, choose a date and just treat yourself, make a crown too if you want. Hope you enjoy this random episode Support the show
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The 6 month stage! Sleep deprived and about to wean
Some nights are just rough, just doing everything you can to get a newborn to sleep.. Walking around, thinking about a million things like how to introduce solids … Shout out to sleep deprived parents! It does get better, keep saying that to yourself because it does. Hope you enjoy this random...
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Mummy.. do we have coronavirus?
After spending over 18 months locked in and the whole world shifting everything upside down to reduce the risk of getting Covid. Suddenly Omicron turns up and I’ve got to explain to the kids that we do have Covid without freaking them out.. This episode is dedicated to anyone who is trying to…
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Mummy.. is peppa pig a racist?
In May 2020 talking about racism was brought to the forefront of nearly everything. Join my thoughts and discussions with my kids as they reflect on inequalities, as they learn more.. they see things differently...even peppa pig! Hope you enjoy this random episode Support the show
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Happy Mental Health Awareness Week Ladies
Is it my time of the month or is everyone driving me mad? How many women have asked themselves this question? The answer is this... It's both. BUT... you don't have to let it all get on top of you, you have a choice to put the right things and people in your life to help you through. So reach…
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How does it feel to have a baby?
How does it feel to have a baby? This is what my 4-year-old daughter asked me the other day.. I mean what would you say ? Think about that rough pregnancy, long contractions, that birth plan that totally didn't go to plan, the newborn stage, the sleepless nights, teething.. oh yeah and the...
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Kindness to Keyworkers
Do you ever feel like random events are connected.. like one thing links to another...that life can link decisions and choices and those thoughts and feelings can move you to make choices that you might not have made otherwise... These are my random events that led to an act of unplanned kindness...
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Covid came like an unexpected poo
Isn't covid crap! It reminds me of the feeling you get when your baby does an unexpected poo that you were not prepared for, you don't even have the resources needed at the time to clear up the mess efficiently. In this episode I share how 3 random unexpected poos from each of my children remind…
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Losing and Living
Bit of a more serious reflection. This pandemic has brought so much loss.. what a privilege to bring a baby/ new life into the world even if it’s a strange new world.. Hope you enjoy this random episode Support the show
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Side hustling and PE with Joe
You know who you are.. in the pandemic you decided to do something on the side of being a lockdown resident, homeschool parent or maybe you were just living the furloughed life. But it was not enough, you wanted more... so you decided to side hustle.. Joe Wicks was side hustling for sure, I mean...
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Mummy… do you have a bra on?
Ohh my days! Kids say such embarrassing things especially if they say it in a situation when they can completely get away with it and you really can’t tell them off. Well my kids do lol Hope you enjoy this random episode Support the show
About this show
*True* coz its honest. *Family* coz thats what we talk about. *Vibes* coz we choose to turns life's challenges into positives....Get a cuppa, listen, reflect and smile. I began recording on my phone some of the many random days and thoughts whilst looking after my children and I decided to upload them into a podcast. 🤣 Im sure there will be experiences and feelings that you have had too.I’ve had a baby in a pandemic, been a homeschooling parent, multitasking as a lived experience key worker for children and families with housing needs. Now when you mix all that with my multicultural background then you will definitely get a concoction of family issues to discuss! Season 1 is about the random pandemic memories for parents. I’m sure you will smile, reflect and chew on some of the issues that have knocked us all. The True family vibes podcast is about being honest with our family and parenting experiences, making choices to get the positive out of life’s stuff even the tough stuff coz ou
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