Not Another Mummy Podcast

Gemma Atkinson (LIVE at The Baby Show): Being in her 'mum' era and finding the right work/home balance

Not Another Mummy Podcast

Show Notes

I’m joined on this special live episode by actor and presenter Gemma Atkinson. Best known for her time on Hollyoaks, Emmerdale, Strictly Come Dancing and Hits Radio, Gemma is a mum of two with partner Gorka Márquez.

This episode was recorded live at The Baby Show at Birmingham’s NEC, and we cover everything from mum guilt and fitness after babies, to managing the mental load and how she and her partner Gorka share parenting.

Follow Gemma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glouiseatkinson

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Not Another Mummy Podcast is brought to you by me, journalist and author Alison Perry. I’m a mum of three and I love interviewing people about parenthood on the podcast. You can check out my other episodes and come say hi on Instagram: @iamalisonperry. You can buy my book OMG It’s Twins now. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/notanothermummy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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