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In this episode of Another Mother, Emma sits down with Arianna Walker, CEO of Mercy UK - a Christian mental health charity changing lives across the nation. Arianna has been married to her husband Matthew for over 30 years, and together they have two adult sons.
This conversation is full of practical wisdom from Arianna’s own experience of what it really takes to balance a career fuelled by deep passion, with the responsibilities of raising a family. She shares some of the powerful ways God spoke to her, which has been a guide for so many of her decisions.
We also dive in to the often-overlooked conversation about menopause, why it matters so much for women to have knowledge about their bodies, and how greater awareness can empower us in this season of life.
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Do you ever feel like you’re parenting on an empty tank? After a whirlwind summer, camping, working, and holidaying, Emma Francis and Elle Limebear get real about the challenges of raising little ones when you’re running on fumes, and desperate for a nap!
As always, they dive into your dilemmas too, like juggling pregnancy while chasing a toddler, balancing career with motherhood, and finding yourself again after the postpartum fog.
We hope that this conversation refills your cup and reminds you: you’re not alone in this journey.
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In this episode of Another Mother, Emma sits down with singer-songwriter, and dad of three, Jake Isaac, to explore what it really means to be a good man in today’s world.
Jake opens up about his own journey; growing up with a father in ministry, navigating the joys and challenges of fatherhood, and the lessons brotherhood has taught him about honesty, accountability, and support. He also shares some practical wisdom on how we can fight for the next generation of men, and what he hopes to pass on to his own son.
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to lead with integrity at home, in friendships, and in life, this episode is for you.
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Parenting often comes with an overload of opinions, and not all of them kind. In this episode, Emma and Elle dive into your real-life dilemmas about the moments that shouldn't come with shame: from choosing work over full-time childcare, to taking a well-earned girls trip without the guilt. They also share some of the most helpful parenting advice they've ever received. Plus, with summer holidays in full swing, expect travel tales; including a surprising moment of kindness during a bit of mid-air drama.
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In this episode, Emma sits down with a mother and daughter duo who’ve not only weathered the teenage storms and university years, but have come out the other side stronger, closer, and genuinely enjoying each other’s company.
Now 24, Izzy shares how her mum created a foundation of trust and open communication, and Cathy gives insight into the healthy boundaries that helped shape their deep connection today.
From navigating the sleepover dilemmas and getting rescued from parties, to setting limits with love, they reflect on the choices, both big and small, that made a lasting difference. This is an honest, insightful conversation about parenting with intention, and building a relationship that evolves as your child grows up... and still wants to call home!
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In this honest and heartwarming catch-up, Emma Francis and Elle Limebear open up about recent life and dive deep into the shifting landscape of friendship in motherhood.
From losing long-time friends to forming new, unexpected bonds, they explore how becoming a parent can transform our social lives. They also answer listener questions about how to make mum friends, how to navigate changing friendship dynamics, and the often-overlooked experience of dads.
Whether you're in the thick of newborn life or navigating school gates, this conversation reminds you that you're not alone—and your people are out there.
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In this episode, Emma sits down with Jade Reynolds, who became paralysed at age 12 and is now a mother of two. Together, they explore what it means to parent without a blueprint, how to build confidence in doing things your own way, and the unique challenges Jade has faced navigating motherhood with a disability.
It’s a conversation about breaking through limiting labels, embracing the unknown, and discovering just how resilient — and adaptable — our kids truly are.
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Join Emma and Elle as they catch up on life with little ones and tackle your parenting dilemmas—from chaotic bedtimes to different parenting styles, and the big question of sharing your kids online. It might not be expert advice, but it’s honest, real, and might just make you smile.
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Whether you're raising a newborn or navigating the teenage years, questions about parenting in a digital world are impossible to ignore. How do we set healthy boundaries around screens? How can we create a home where our children feel safe talking about what they encounter online? And is it really possible to parent well with constant digital distraction?
In this episode, Emma sits down with Katharine Hill—UK director of Care for the Family and best-selling author of Left To Their Own Devices—to gain much-needed practical advice that you can start applying right away!
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Join Emma Borquaye as she hosts Another Mother, a parenting podcast series by My Spring Harvest. Every other week she’ll be chatting to a different guest to get their honest insights on parenting and faith.
In this episode of Another Mother, Emma speaks to her sister Alice Toms, about life with their eldest son Eugene who has Down's Syndrome. They discuss their journey as a family over the past nine years since Eugene's birth, and they dig into some of the societal and Christian perspectives of disability that are worth challenging. Alice and her husband Dom have three wonderful children and together they lead a church in South East London.
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In this episode of Another Mother we speak to Lucy West, author of ‘The Wait’ about her story of ‘unexplained infertility’. Over eight years there were countless doctors visits, and constant waiting, whilst she and her husband Lindz put on a brave face to carry on with life and celebrate the pregnancies of friends and family around them. Lucy shares why she felt it was important to write their story, offering comfort to others in that same season, and let’s us in on the incredible joy their family has experienced through adoption, with their two chosen children.
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In this episode of Another Mother we speak to mum of four, and children’s minister Ana Kyle who has countless testimonies of kids who are having their own powerful encounters with God. She shares ways that we as parents can come alongside our children to help them discover God for themselves. This episode is guaranteed to stir your faith. Make sure you share it with the kids workers at your church!
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Do you ever feel trapped in your own life? The jam jar smashes, the bin bag splits, the baby is crying, there’s a food explosion in the microwave. ‘THIS IS THE MAIN EVENT.’ A phrase coined by today’s guest, Joshua Luke Smith, to help us intentionally engage with the moments of inconvenience, and resist the idea that life should be a constant high. We have an honest discussion about the realities and stresses of raising a young family, as Josh graciously guides us with thoughts for how we might embrace these limitations and find contentment in the life we have, because this is the only life we’ve got.
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In this week's episode of Another Mother, Emma catches up with Rosie, talking about her incredible journey to becoming a mother to her two children through adoption. From deciding with her husband when they first started dating that they would adopt, she details some of the challenges they faced, alongside some of the life-changing joys and lessons they learnt along the way. This is a must-listen for anyone considering adoption, fostering or supporting children with care-experience in some way.
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In this episode of Another Mother, Children’s TV presenter and author Joanna Adeyinka-Burford shares how she landed a dream job in the midst of parenting a toddler and a newborn, how she and her husband navigate their busy careers, and why she’s so passionate about kids getting more faith-filled encouragement. Her new book ‘What’s Up!’ is a daily devotional for young readers and is now available online and in all good book stores.
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In this episode of Another Mother Yasmin shares her honest experience of becoming a mum at 19 years old. The initial excitement, the reactions from others, and the community that held her as she was faced with doing it alone. Life has been a beautifully unexpected journey; through finding faith in recent years, and getting married - there has been plenty to navigate. We chat about it all! Yasmin is the founder of Pick Me Up, a platform filled with encouragements for your every day. You can find her on Instagram @_yasminelizabeth.
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Important: This episode includes references and experiences of baby loss.
In this episode of Another Mother, Emma is joined by Zoe Clark-Coates MBE, a mother of two daughters and five heavenly babies. Zoe is a best-selling author, and the founder of babyloss charity The Mariposa Trust (Sayinggoodbye.org) that is leading the way in providing support for anyone going through loss and bereavement. Zoe shares her own experience, and gives valuable insight on supporting your children through grief, and how we can better support those around us who has lost a baby in pregnancy, at birth or in early years.
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In this episode of Another Mother, Emma is joined by Ella Grimwade - a homeschooling mum of 7, who together with her husband Tim, runs a Youtube channel ‘The Grimwade Family’ sharing their lives to more than 700k subscribers! Ella talks us through how they make the day-to-day work, cultivating healthy sibling relationships, and what decisions they’ve made to navigate the world of social media with a young family.
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