The Sisterhood of MummyImperfect Podcast

S2, Ep 84: Let‘s Talk PCOS

September is PCOS Awareness Month.

PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is the most common female hormone condition. It can be incredibly devastating to a person's self esteem and quality of life.  

In this episode I speak to Rina, a nurse from Toronto who is also a PCOS warrior. I also have my own experiences of PCOS having been diagnosed at 20 years old. We discuss the physical and mental impact of PCOS, learning how to live with and manage it, and why raising awareness is so important.

S2, Ep 83: The Reformed Shopaholics

What happens when your love for fashion doesn’t match your bank balance? How can you stop bad spending habits and glow up you finances as well as your wardrobe?

Meet recovering shopaholic Theadora....and also yours truly MummyImperfect!

We both learnt the hard way what it really means to “live within your means”. In this episode we discuss getting into debt, and more importantly getting out of it, how to balance a love for fashion with financial stability, style icons, sustainable fashion, plus Theadora share her top tips for fashion on a budget.

 

S2, Ep 82: Weddings, Self Love, And Doing It All

It's another Power Panel episode!

Rummy and Kirat join me to discuss topical stories from the last few weeks and as usual we have no filter!

This week - Big fat Indian weddings came back with a bang this summer. But is it all about showing off? Is anyone missing those simple lockdown weddings where it was just about the vows? And will Rummy ever be ok with being seen in the same outfit twice?!

We discuss Love Island contestant Shannon Singh's social media campaign #ilovemine, and the C4 drama series 'I Am'...do women put too much pressure on themselves? What is the fallout from trying to do it all?

 

S2, Ep 81: What Makes A Beauty Queen?

The Miss England finals are taking place this Friday and the winner will go on to represent the country in the 70th Miss World final later this year.

In this episode I'm joined by Angie Beasley, Director of the Miss England contest, and Tia Carter, a Miss England finalist and the current Miss Leicester. 

We discuss what goes on behind the scenes, why the contest is more than just being a pretty face, how beauty pageants have evolved and what it takes to be a beauty queen.

S2, Ep 80: 8 Lessons Learned

It's the 80th episode of this podcast!

I'm a veteran now right?

The truth is that The Sisterhood of MummyImperfect is always growing and evolving and I with it, so do I.

I wanted to do something a little different for this episode so I'm, sharing 8 lessons that I've learned through the last 80 episodes....there were many more but how much time do we have?!

From being called out by my guests, changing my shopping habits, to creating my own hype. The conversations we've had have been funny, deep and inspiring. Have a listen.

S2, Ep 79: Imposter Syndrome

Ever doubted your abilities or felt like a fraud? Or like everyone else is more intelligent and deserving than you? It's known as Imposter Syndrome and is one of the reasons that accomplished people frequently struggle with feelings of self-doubt.

In this episode I'm joined by influencer, and leadership and performance coach Remi Ray. We discuss how Imposter Syndrome affects women and how we can learn to manage it. Plus Remi tell me about what lead to her becoming an entrepreneur, what makes a leader and how women can build the confidence to chase their dreams.

S2, Ep 78: Reel Love Vs Real Love

In this episode I'm joined by writer Priya Mulji. We talk about how growing up on a diet of Bollywood movies and Rom Coms somewhat skewed our expectations of love and romance. 

We deconstruct many movie myths such as love at first sight (does that actually exist?), what actually happens on suhaag raaths (the wedding night!), and whether those steamy shower scenes can ever be replicated successfully in real life!

 

S2, Ep 77: Selling Sex - Empowering or Exploitative?

The Power Panel is back for the last episode of the month.

We discuss how OnlyFans has boomed during the pandemic. The social media platform has become known for explicit content but is enough being done to safeguard the content creators who use it?

Also this week Shilpa Shetty's husband, businessman Raj Kundra, was arrested for allegedly producing adult films in India. 

Rummy, Kirat and I discuss whether the business of selling sex is empowering or exploitative to women.

S2, Ep 76: Summer Holiday Survival Tips

School's out for the summer, which means that if you're a parent or carer your children will be at home for 6 weeks or more!

If you're like me and have gotten used to working in peace and all memories of lockdown homeschooling have been wiped from your mind, then you may be feeling slightly panicky about how you're going to balance entertaining your children, trying to get stuff done, and keeping your sanity intact!

My guest this episode is mum of two, blogger and recipe creator, Rupreet, and she has some tips for you!  

We discuss quick and healthy family meals, wallet friendly day trips, and how to keep on top of our self care. 

S2, Ep 75: Melanin Poppin'

"Stay out of the sun! You'll get too dark"

"Don't wear white! It makes you look too dark"

Please Aunties, there's no such thing as too dark. So for the love of melanin leave brown girls alone!

In this episode I'm joined by influencers and make up artists, The Melanin Twins, Rubiny and Ahiya. We discuss how they grew to love their complexions and manage their hyperpigmentation, how the accessibility of make up for darker skins has lead to a whole movement, and how the Indian film industry needs to step up.