Episodes 32
Avg. Duration 43m
Activity Highly Active
Since Oct 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This Podcast

Welcome to The Real Mummy Podcast! Dive into the real, raw stories of motherhood with Lucy Dalton, a registered nurse and mum of two. Through authentic tales, expert insights, and a sprinkle of humour, we explore the highs and lows of the parenting journey. Whether it's tackling sleepless nights, navigating mum guilt, or juggling daily chaos, this is your space for support and understanding. Join us weekly to connect, laugh, and thrive as we embrace the beautifully imperfect path of motherhood. Subscribe and be part of our empowering community!

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S2E5 #6 - The Women Who Kept Me Alive

Mar 26, 2026 10m

I made four cups of tea a day and drank none of them. I typed "I'm not doing great" and deleted it. I sat on the kitchen floor and realised I hadn't said a full sentence out loud all day. Then I…

S2E5 #5- I Watched The Louis Theroux Documentary And All I Could Think Was — My Daughters Are Going To Meet These Boys

Mar 23, 2026 14m

I wasn't going to record this week. But I watched that Louis Theroux manosphere documentary last night and I haven't been able to think about anything else since. It was 2am. I was lying in bed…

S2E4 #4 - My 3am Search History Should Be Classified

Mar 19, 2026 8m

My first 3am Google search as a mum was "will a baby have hiccups forever." I was genuinely concerned she'd be forty. In an office. Still hiccuping. And people would ask if she was okay and she'd say…

S2E3 #3 - Stop Telling Me to Have a Bath

Mar 12, 2026 16m

Everyone says "look after yourself, mama." Cool. When? Between the school run and the meltdown or during the 4 minutes I get to pee alone? Let's talk about it.

S2E2 #2 - The Mum I Thought I'd Be vs. The Mum I Am

Mar 05, 2026 12m

I was going to be the cool mum. The patient mum. The mum who never yelled. Plot twist: I'm none of those things. And maybe that's not the tragedy I thought it was.

S2E1 #1 - The Real Reason I Disappeared (And Why I’m Back)

Feb 26, 2026 14m

I stopped recording. Stopped showing up. Stopped pretending I could do it all. Real Mummy went quiet — not because the podcast failed, but because I was falling apart trying to keep it going.…

S1E25 #25 - Beyond the Delivery: My Birth Story and the Unspoken Fourth Trimester

Nov 07, 2025 46m

What happens when the adrenaline of birth fades and the visitors go home? We spend months preparing for labour, but the raw, messy, and profound journey of the fourth trimester is a chapter often…

S1E24 #24 - Stop Counting Sweets This Halloween: How to End the Sugar War with Your Kids

Oct 29, 2025 55m

Tired of fighting with your kids about sweets? This episode offers a research-backed approach to help you end the sugar war for good. Learn how to foster a healthy relationship with food in your…

S1E23 #23- The Secret Trap of After School Activites: How To Stop Over-Scheduling Your Kids

Oct 23, 2025 52m

Are we pushing our kids too hard? In this episode of Real Mummy, we explore the "secret trap" of after-school activities. We'll discuss the signs of an over-scheduled child, the surprising benefits…

S1E22 #22 - The Golden Years: Surviving the Trenches and Finding the Magic From Chaos to Calm

Oct 16, 2025 38m

Tired of the toddler trenches? Wondering if the "golden years" of parenting are a myth? This episode is for you. We dive into that magical age between toddlerhood and teens, a time of pure joy,…

S1E21 #21 - How to Help Your Perfectionist Child Thrive in an Imperfect World

Oct 02, 2025 43m

Does your heart break a little when your child dissolves into tears over a tiny mistake? Do you watch them, so capable and bright, crumble under a pressure that seems to come from within? If you're…

S1E20 #20 - Beyond the Scar: Why We Need to Rethink C-Section Recovery and Motherhood

Sep 25, 2025 47m

Join me for a candid and eye-opening discussion about C-section recovery, as I uncover the physical, emotional, and societal challenges that many mothers face. In this episode, we're challenging the…

S1E19 #19 - The Good Enough Mother: Escaping the Perfection Trap

Aug 26, 2025 47m

In this episode, we delve into the pervasive and often overwhelming experience of "mum guilt." I explore why modern mothers are so susceptible to feelings of inadequacy, from the historical shift…

S1E18 #18 - The Reality of Two Kids: What I Wish I'd Known

Aug 14, 2025 47m

Thinking about having a second child? Or maybe you're in the thick of it, wondering how you'll ever survive the beautiful chaos? This episode is for you. We're diving deep into the raw, unfiltered…

S1E17 #17 - The Witching Hour Explained: What Mums Need to Know

Aug 05, 2025 22m

Ever feel like you're losing your mind when your baby starts screaming at 5 p.m. every day? You're not alone. This is the "witching hour," and in this episode, we're diving deep into what it is, why…

S1E16 #16 - The Unspoken Mirror: How Mothers' Body Image Shapes Daughters

May 15, 2025 41m

Ever caught your reflection and sighed? Or heard your daughter echo your own words about your body? This episode dives deep into the powerful, often unseen, connection between a mother's body image…

S1E15 #15 - How Real Mum's Survive Sleep Deprivation

Apr 30, 2025 47m

Remember those hazy, dreamlike first few weeks (or months... or years) of motherhood? The ones fueled by lukewarm coffee, desperate pleas to a tiny human who refuses to sleep, and the constant,…

S1E14 #14 - Maja’s Birth Stories: The Importance of Open Conversations About Traumatic Births

Apr 11, 2025 1h 1m

Ever wondered if lightning can strike twice the same way? Maja's birth stories prove it absolutely cannot – and you won't believe what happened on her bathroom floor! In this raw, unfiltered…

S1E13 #13 - From Newborns to School Days: Navigating the Emotional Seasons of Motherhood

Mar 12, 2025 38m

Join us as we navigate the emotional peaks and valleys every mum faces—from those foggy newborn days when a shower felt like a luxury to the whirlwind of toddlerhood and the bittersweet transition…

S1E12 #12 - Unlock the Secrets to Better Sleep: A Sleep Consultant's Heartfelt Guide for Mum’s

Jan 19, 2025 1h 8m

In this heartfelt episode of Real Mummy, Lucy sits down with sleep consultant Ayleen, who opens up about her own journey through the sleepless nights of motherhood. Together, they dive into practical…

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