Thriving & Surviving

In this episode, we vent about the little everyday things that slowly chip away at your sanity — from frustrating customer service bots and painfully slow drivers and walkers, to queue jumpers, missing manners, and the absolute chaos of trying to eat out with children.

We share real-life stories, laugh at ourselves, and admit that some days the patience just isn’t there. But alongside the moaning, we also talk about empathy — espec...

In this episode, we’re joined by our friend Jess for an honest, unfiltered conversation about dating in your 30s.

We talk about what it’s really like to break free after a long-term relationship, step back into dating, navigate apps, set boundaries and figure out what you actually want — especially when children, independence and self-reliance are part of the conversation.

Jess shares her personal story of a long-distance relations...

In this episode, we recap a recent winter getaway to the Lake District with four kids and all the highs and lows that come with travelling as a family. From a beautiful cabin stay and little moments of calm to rainy days, closed attractions and the general chaos of travelling with children, we share what the trip was really like.

We talk about the realities of holidays with little ones. The long journeys, the packing, the disrupted...

In this episode, we open up about our own experiences with online trolling and abuse and the reality of what it’s like to be on the receiving end of it. From nasty comments and fake accounts to the emotional impact it can have behind the scenes, we talk honestly about how it’s affected us and how we’ve learned to deal with it.

We share the coping tools that have helped us most, including mindset shifts, gratitude, blocking, muting ...

**Trigger Warning - Baby Loss**

In this episode, we sit down with Kirstie, an IFBB bikini pro, former dancer, and online fitness coach, to explore the journey behind the athlete.

Kirstie shares how she transitioned from the world of dance and pageantry into professional bodybuilding, built a successful online coaching business, and found discipline, identity, and confidence through fitness.

But this conversation goes far beyond com...

We chat candidly about bedtime battles, co-sleeping and the bittersweet reality of watching our children grow up — from dummies and bottles to first beds and potty training.

We also open up about ageing, self-care and aesthetics, dating after children, health anxieties, and the constant tug between wanting time to slow down while knowing we’re always rushing ahead.

This episode is a reminder to pause, take a breath, and savour the ...

In this episode of Thriving & Surviving, we’re having an honest, unfiltered conversation about the realities of motherhood, routines, and letting go of impossible expectations.

We talk about what mornings really look like behind the scenes, from strict routines that keep neurodivergent children regulated, to the chaos that comes when plans change. We dive into nursery mornings vs school mornings, working around childcare, and w...

We share honest, open conversations about women’s health, including the reality of being dismissed by healthcare professionals, living with endometriosis and adenomyosis, and the impact these conditions can have on fertility, postpartum care and everyday life.

We read listener stories and discuss diagnosis delays, navigating the NHS, smear tests, treatment options, and the ongoing need for better awareness, education and support ar...

In this episode we explore the modern “village” — the friends, family and groups who support parents. We share how we met at baby group, the value of mum-friends, and the realities of single parenting, grandparents’ help, and finding support when it’s missing.

This episode covers the challenges of planning life around children, juggling social life and guilt, and why non‑biological family and trusted role models matter just as much...

In this episode of Thriving and Surviving we sit down with Vicky, the powerhouse behind Edit Clinics. Vicky became a mum at just 20 years old and built her freelance makeup business from home while caring for a newborn. No childcare, no perfect plan, just pure grit and passion.

We talk about what it really looks like to juggle motherhood and entrepreneurship in the early days. The identity shifts, the loneliness, the pressure to sh...

In this episode we dive into the growing pressure parents feel around Christmas and the expectations that social media adds to the mix. From Christmas Eve boxes to Elf on the Shelf to perfectly curated festive traditions, it can feel like everyone is doing more and you’re somehow doing less. We talk honestly about what actually matters, how to release the guilt and how to create a Christmas that feels calm, aligned and meaningful f...

In our very first episode, we’re diving straight into the truth about what it really looks like to juggle life as single mums — the messy bits, the emotional bits, the moments no one sees, and the strength it takes to keep going.

This episode is raw, honest, and exactly why we created Thriving & Surviving — to remind you that you’re not alone, and you don’t have to pretend everything is perfect.

If you’ve ever felt stretched to...

Welcome to Thriving & Surviving — the unapologetically honest podcast about juggling business, motherhood, and life, without losing yourself along the way.

Join Ella & Grace, two best friends, single mums, and business owners, as we dive into the real, unfiltered side of running a beauty empire, raising kids, keeping the social life alive, and trying to stay sane (and maybe a little bit glam) while doing it all.

Expect laug...