Welcome back to Mum Club 101, your virtual mum club where you come for the parenting truths but stay for the giggles! 🎙️

Episode Overview

This week, Katy opens up about her recent PMDD diagnosis and how she’s navigating the emotions that come with it. We also chat about the emotional rollercoaster of co-regulating with toddlers—because keeping your cool when they’re losing theirs is one of the most personally challenging things in parenting!

Critique of the Week: Mummy Pig’s Pregnancy & What It Says About Modern Parenting

Peppa Pig sent the internet into a frenzy when it was revealed that Mummy Pig is pregnant. But beyond the memes, this moment reflects a bigger conversation about the financial pressures of parenthood and how pregnancy, motherhood, and parenting roles are portrayed in children’s media. From the pressure of juggling modern family life to the financial stress raising kids buts on families, we dive into what this means for modern parents and the messages our kids are absorbing.

International Women’s Day Round-Up: A Year of Celebrating Women

In honour of International Women’s Day, we highlight incredible achievements and moments from the past 12 months that celebrate the power, resilience, and impact of women worldwide. From groundbreaking milestones to inspiring stories, this is a segment full of feel-good wins!

TV recommendation

Simone Biles – Rising, an inspiring look at resilience and mental strength.

Why You Should Listen

✔️ Open and honest discussions about mental health: PMDD and how it affects motherhood
✔️ The emotional toll of co-regulating with toddlers
✔️ A deep dive into media portrayals of motherhood (through the lens of Peppa Pig—who knew?!)
✔️ An uplifting roundup of inspiring women changing the world

What We Mentioned

📺 Simone Biles – Rising, Joy (Netflix)🐷 Peppa Pig and the Mummy Pig pregnancy discussion💜 PMDD: What it is and how it affects mums🌎 International Women’s Day highlights

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Keywords:

PMDD and motherhood, parenting with PMDD, toddler emotional regulation, Peppa Pig Mummy Pig pregnancy, media portrayals of parenting, International Women’s Day 2025, inspirational women stories, motherhood mental health, parenting challenges.