From Tummy To Mummy

From Tummy To Mummy is an intimate and empowering podcast series hosted by Lauren Mishkon on Women’s Radio Station that explores the profound journey of motherhood from conception through parenting. Each episode features candid conversations with experts and mothers who share their personal stories and professional insights about the transformative experience of becoming and being a mother. The series tackles both the beautiful and challenging aspects of maternal life, from fertility struggles and birth experiences to identity shifts and environmental consciousness in parenting.

What makes this series particularly compelling is its unflinching honesty about the realities of motherhood, combined with practical expertise from professionals including midwives, therapists, foster carers, and specialized coaches. The conversations go beyond surface-level advice to explore deeper themes of women’s identity, self-worth, and the complex emotional landscape of raising children in the modern world. Whether you’re trying to conceive, currently pregnant, or navigating the ongoing challenges of parenthood, this series offers validation, wisdom, and actionable insights that acknowledge the full spectrum of the maternal experience.

Maternal Identity and Self-Worth
Eco-Conscious Parenting
Foster Care and Child Welfare
Midwifery and Birth Support
Family Therapy and Child Psychology
Birth Trauma and Healing
Fertility and Reproductive Health
Sustainable Living for Families
Women’s Mental Health
Modern Parenting Challenges

Series Tags

birth coaching, birth support, birth trauma, child psychology, eco parenting, family therapy, fertility acupuncture, foster care, maternal identity, maternal transformation, maternal wellness, midwifery, modern parenting, motherhood, parenting specialist, pregnancy journey, reproductive health, sustainable parenting, women’s identity, womens mental health

Example Episode Synopsis

Being Enough – Lauren Mishkon and women’s identity expert Nicole Goodman explore how motherhood transforms a woman’s sense of self and address the core issue many women face: not feeling ‘enough.’
Eco Parenting Christmas Edit – Eco-blogger Beth Mark shares how pregnancy transformed her environmental consciousness and offers practical, money-saving approaches to eco-parenting that busy mothers can implement.
Eco Parenting – Beth Mark reveals shocking facts about disposable nappies and provides practical solutions for eco-minded parents, proving that sustainable parenting doesn’t have to be overwhelming or expensive.
Foster Care with Ema Mortimer – Foster carer Emma Mortimer with over 20 years of experience reveals the untold realities of fostering, from emergency placements to the emotional and financial challenges of caring for vulnerable children.
Midwife Myths – Midwife Deborah Virtus shares raw insights into the profession, discussing the emotional complexities of midwifery and her personal coping strategies while working in the demanding NHS environment.
Parenting Specialist & Systematic Family Therapist – Caroline Penny, great-granddaughter of Sigmund Freud and family therapist, addresses modern parenting challenges including screen time addiction and social media pressure on teenagers.
The Mamma Coach with Sophie Burch – Sophie Burch shares her transformation from professional singer to birth expert after traumatic birthing experiences, helping women through hypnobirthing and perinatal therapy.
Acupuncture for Fertility, Pregnancy and Birth – Fertility acupuncturist Nava Carmen explains the science behind acupuncture for reproductive health and shares case studies of successful treatments for fertility and pregnancy support.

Episodes in Date Order