Welcome back to your favourite motherhood podcast! In this episode of Mum Club 101, Katy and Vicky catch up on all the emotional, chaotic, and surprisingly reflective moments that come with modern motherhood.
- Katy shares all about her much-anticipated child-free weekend in the Cotswolds… which sadly took a turn thanks to an untimely bug 😷
- Vicky gives a pregnancy update as she starts prepping the nursery for her soon-to-be-born baby girl
- Katy reflects on the bittersweet end of babyhood as her youngest turns two—cue all the emotions
- We talk toddler bed transitions: what we’re researching, our honest feelings about it, and how we’re (sort of?) preparing ourselves for this huge milestone at home
From baby gear clear-outs to deep chats about growing kids and growing pains, it’s one of those episodes that feels like a voice note with your best mum friend.
Critique of the Week: Tattle Life & the Cost of Gossip Culture
This week, we take a closer look at the rise—and recent reckoning—of Tattle Life, the anonymous UK gossip forum targeting women, especially parenting influencers.
- With millions of monthly users, Tattle Life claims to "hold influencers accountable" but often veers into body-shaming, doxxing, and unrelenting personal commentary.
- We explore the recent legal case that awarded £300,000 in damages to a defamed couple, and how the site’s founder has now been publicly named.
- Influencers like Emily Clarkson, Mrs Hinch, and Ashley James have all spoken out about the mental health impact of being targeted.
- We reflect on the difference between traditional “gossip” (which historically created community and connection among women) and modern anonymous commentary that feels more like public punishment than conversation.
- Why are we so invested in tearing down mums online—and how do we shift back toward community, empathy, and accountability that actually helps?
New Segment: I’m Not Crying, You Are
This week we introduce a new segment celebrating the tender, raw, and emotional side of motherhood.We read a motherhood poem from Jessica Urlichs and reflect on the transitions we’re moving through: the end of babyhood, the toddler chaos, and everything in between. Prepare for all the feels.
