Secret Mum Club with Sophiena

A little listener has accidentally renamed the podcast and created a whole new type of “club” entirely. One mum gets in touch about her dad’s unconventional bedtime routine, which included a “naughty child boat”, and Soph receives a lovely message about Dottie asking to change schools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07/05/2026 • 15:55

Soph’s had a week of DIY chaos while Chrissy’s been stuck in bed ill, and Emma’s family scooter day nearly ends in disaster when a brand new scooter rolls straight into a duck pond… The mums also chat about awkward school gate friendships, strangers commenting on children’s appearances, and whether you ever truly know when you’re done having babies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05/05/2026 • 58:25

Finding mum friends is no easy task, but for one listener, all it took was an unconventional hiding spot at school drop-off. There’s a powerful message about how children process big topics like death through play, plus one mum asks whether a five-year age gap really matters when it comes to siblings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30/04/2026 • 19:50

It's been a big old week for Soph as she manages a massive garden reboot AND Chrissy being ill in bed - Emma's blown away by her productivity. The ladies get some advice in for a family with teens going through life changing news, and share their own take on how to cope with the emotional overwhelm after a miscarriage. Plus, one mum shares her experience of accidentally becoming 'the poo mum' in a WhatsApp group chat... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28/04/2026 • 50:04

Soph and Emma hear one ingenious listener's hack for getting rid of those pesky unplayed-with toys, fuss free. Hint: Santa might be involved... yep, Christmas in July! Plus, the ladies share their love of chaotically self-dressed toddler outfits. After all, who doesn't love a princess costume at the ballpit?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23/04/2026 • 20:50

Soph is the proudest mum this week after a trip to the Emirates Stadium with Dottie… with a very awkward twist. The girls chat live show nerves and making solo travel feel less daunting, while one mum celebrates a big solo win, another shares the emotional reality of wanting a baby with a partner who doesn’t, and there’s a wild park poo that won’t be forgotten anytime soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21/04/2026 • 48:42

After Joseph starts asking Emma some big questions about death, a listener shares how she’s handled similar conversations with her daughter. A teacher proves that even the pros forget school events, and one listener asks the big question: how do you know when it’s the right time to start trying for a baby? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16/04/2026 • 21:14

After the trials of toilet training a toddler, one mum asks if it’s even possible without getting peed on. Soph celebrates Eden turning 17 and passing her theory test, while Emma enjoys a wholesome family visit complete with sunshine and unexpected pub alpacas. Plus, a powerful listener message about how traumatic births can affect milk production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14/04/2026 • 44:18

The ladies hear from listeners who resonate with Soph’s niece Ember, and her ongoing search for answers around her heavy bleeding. Plus, one mum explains how her three little ones all share a bedroom (and actually sleep), while a wildlife park moment involving a rhino leaves everyone in stitches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09/04/2026 • 23:43

Soph’s been in and out of A&E all week with her niece Ember and Colby. Plus, there’s a massive update on Renley’s dummy usage, and Emma debriefs on Sadie’s birthday week at Centre Parcs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07/04/2026 • 48:07

Soph discovers she’s not the only “mum bruh” after one listener reveals her son has upgraded her from “mum” to full teenage slang. A listener also shares a genius bit of reverse psychology that finally helped ditch the dummy. Plus, one mum needs advice as her baby and toddler prepare to share a room for the first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02/04/2026 • 18:39

Soph's coming to terms with Renley starting preschool after Easter, and Emma admits she might officially be a Type B school mum after nearly missing an important preschool application deadline. Plus one mum's soft play nightmare ends in a full rescue mission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31/03/2026 • 44:31

A toddler has been causing chaos at nursery when an innocent “fart fart” turns into something much worse. Plus, Soph shares an update on Dottie’s dyslexia journey as listeners flood in with their own experiences, advice and reassurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26/03/2026 • 19:59

Soph’s celebrating a big milestone as Renley turns two, and ditches the dummy overnight! Plus, a listener shares an important insight into feeding struggles, and there’s an unfortunate toddler mispronunciation involving a certain… body part. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24/03/2026 • 52:40

There are baby name lists… and then there are no-go name lists, especially for one listener whose surname causes quite a stir! Soph and Emma also hear from a mum whose little mispronunciation story has them completely shook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19/03/2026 • 15:39

Soph is in full party-planning mode for Renley’s birthday, while Emma plays hostess with the mostess for the weekend. Both ladies find themselves dealing with parents’ evening mix-ups that leave them feeling very guilty. Plus, one mum writes in after her toddler’s unfortunate word pronunciation causes chaos in the supermarket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17/03/2026 • 60:28

It's almost Mother's Day, and what could be a better way to spend the day than to give Soph and Emma some much-deserved time off from the mic? Chris, Colby and Dottie bring their own secrets to the studio, plus a few special secrets from your little ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12/03/2026 • 11:00

Emma shares the chaos of solo parenting while battling a nasty sickness bug, which leads to a very unfortunate bath time disaster. Meanwhile, Soph is deep in preparations for Renley’s Peppa Pig birthday party. Plus, one listener gets called into nursery after her toddler accidentally teaches the class a very suspect new word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10/03/2026 • 44:45

Soph and Emma are LIVIN’ as they kick off the Mother’s Day celebrations with a little help from Hotel Chocolat, and their famous Velvetiser, plus a dreamy range of hot and cold drinking chocolates. Plus, we hear about all the little things that help mums unwind at the end of a long day, from lavender baths and true crime in bed to sneaky moments of peace behind a locked bathroom door. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09/03/2026 • 25:46

It’s a big one… The Secret Mum Club turns THREE! There’s prosecco before midday, party cakes on the table, and a slightly chaotic trip down memory lane as the girls celebrate three years of oversharing, belly laughs and building the best mum community on the internet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05/03/2026 • 17:21

A chocolate mix-up causes absolute chaos this week, as one listener mistakes something very unexpected for a sweet treat. Soph and Emma also tackle school worries and friendship anxiety, share a park trip gone wrong (including an ice cream injury), and unpack some brilliantly awkward things kids have said at the worst possible moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03/03/2026 • 41:07

We’re getting down with the trumpets as one mum is outed by her little one in the middle of a bus! There’s a lovely follow-up from a mum who shared her baby’s gender with us a while back, and not one… but TWO new admissions to the Secret Mum Club Gallery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26/02/2026 • 15:08

Soph’s had a tough week, navigating Dottie’s parents’ evening and Colby’s struggles at football. Meanwhile, Joseff has some big questions for Emma about his birthday party plans, one step-mum asks how to help her daughters feel truly welcome, and there’s a very public potty-training disaster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24/02/2026 • 52:51

There’s a toothnapper on the loose! But it means one mum has an awkward return to make in the school playground. Lots of listeners get in touch after a mum worries about her son not drinking from a cup, and Sophiena and Emma share their school jumper woes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19/02/2026 • 19:11

Emma gets emotional as JoJo turns four, reflecting on how far he’s come and why this milestone feels extra big. Soph’s put on her detective hat to get to the bottom of parcels that are mysteriously going missing, and one very determined uncle finally earns the nickname he’s been chasing for years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17/02/2026 • 63:20

The ladies have been keeping a secret, but all is finally revealed… There’s an update from Kelsey on managing her twins’ cot chaos, plus the ladies receive expert advice from a listener on handling mischievous toddlers. And one family’s brand new curtains lead to a very unfortunate (and very sweary) mispronunciation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12/02/2026 • 15:56

Sophiena shares the humbling moment Dottie brutally reviewed her makeup (and didn’t hold back), while Emma navigates birthday party politics at Joseff's new school. Plus, a heartwarming message from a single dad who took the leap into adoption, and an unfortunate itchy legs incident. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10/02/2026 • 52:02

Soph and Emma help a soon-to-be mum struggling with the long list of foods you’re not allowed to eat during pregnancy. Plus, the Correspondence Corner returns with messages for a listener whose family refuses to call her an aunty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05/02/2026 • 15:35

Soph and Emma rally around a single mum worrying she’s doing everything wrong, and a listener panicking about the arrival of baby number three. There's an unforgettable beachside poo story, and Chrissy gets caught doing something truly unhygienic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03/02/2026 • 60:39

The ladies have heard back from the one and only Itchy Legs family with some very exciting news! Soph and Emma marvel at all the baby name inspiration from listeners, and try to help one mum survive bedtime mayhem with mischievous twins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29/01/2026 • 22:59