On this week’s episode of Don’t Touch It, I’m joined by broadcaster, DJ and Sunday Times bestselling author Ashley James 🤍

We go into detail about her new book Bimbo and the conversations it opens up around internalised misogyny and how we can unpick it in everyday life. Ashley also shares her thoughts on how the patriarchy impacts on not just women, but men too, and why these patterns show up in the way we think, behave and relate to each other. We also get into the cost of childcare questioning why its so expensive and the effect that has on families, as well as a chat about sex in long-term relationships and how that evolves over time.

This is a really open, thought-provoking conversation that touches on so many important and often unspoken topics.

Link to her book BIMBO - https://amzn.eu/d/09JMfQHW

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Welcome to Don’t Touch It – named after my now-infamous catchphrase (yes, the one I say every morning while making my sacred cup of tea on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok). I wanted to bring that cozy, connected feeling of sharing a cuppa with a good friend to life – and that’s exactly what this podcast is all about.

In each episode, I sit down with my closest pals for real, unfiltered conversations. We chat about everything – not just parenting (though that comes up!), but also relationships, identity, and all the things we’ve been dying to say out loud. It’s raw, honest, and feels just like hanging out with your best mates.

So, grab your tea (and don’t touch mine) – let’s talk.

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On this week’s episode, we got to chit chat with Nadia Anya, who shared her incredible IVF journey!We discussed everything from starting IVF and dealing with the emotional highs and lows, to what the process is really like behind the scenes. Nadia talked transparently about her experience, including the challenges, the waiting, and what it takes to keep moving forward. We then also talked about motherhood after IVF and how that journey can affect your experience once your baby arrives. This conversation is so important and revealing for anyone going through IVF, thinking about it, or just wanting to learn more about it. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nadiaanya__?TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nadiaanya__?Welcome to Don’t Touch It – named after my now-infamous catchphrase (yes, the one I say every morning while making my sacred cup of tea on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok). I wanted to bring that cozy, connected feeling of sharing a cuppa with a good friend to life – and that’s exactly what this podcast is all about.In each episode, I sit down with my closest pals for real, unfiltered conversations. We chat about everything – not just parenting (though that comes up!), but also relationships, identity, and all the things we’ve been dying to say out loud. It’s raw, honest, and feels just like hanging out with your best mates.So, grab your tea (and don’t touch mine) – let’s talk.https://www.instagram.com/donttouchitpod/https://www.tiktok.com/@donttouchit.pod

On this week’s episode we had Carla Freeman on the podcast. She is such an incredible actor! We spoke a lot about her career as well as how she became a comedy content creator and where she gets all her inspiration from. We also dived into motherhood, what it’s like having a bigger age gap between her kids and how different that experience is. And finally we ended up talking about friendships, and how important it is to have the right people around you.Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carlaafreeman?TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@carlafreemancomedy?Welcome to Don’t Touch It – named after my now-infamous catchphrase (yes, the one I say every morning while making my sacred cup of tea on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok). I wanted to bring that cozy, connected feeling of sharing a cuppa with a good friend to life – and that’s exactly what this podcast is all about.In each episode, I sit down with my closest pals for real, unfiltered conversations. We chat about everything – not just parenting (though that comes up!), but also relationships, identity, and all the things we’ve been dying to say out loud. It’s raw, honest, and feels just like hanging out with your best mates.So, grab your tea (and don’t touch mine) – let’s talk.https://www.instagram.com/donttouchitpod/https://www.tiktok.com/@donttouchit.pod

In this episode we’re joined by Marie, a midwife and published author, to talk about everything pregnancy, birth, and the realities of becoming a parent. Nothing was off limits in this conversation as we answered the questions new and expecting mothers often want to ask but feel too embarrassed to. From pregnancy symptoms, labour, and inductions to poo during birth, HPV, abortions, and postpartum recovery, Marie shares honest insight from her experience supporting women through pregnancy and childbirth. Whether you’re pregnant, planning to have a baby, or simply curious about what really happens behind the scenes of pregnancy and birth, this episode is packed with honest advice, expert knowledge, and the answers many parents are looking for.

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_modern_midwife?igsh=anczbnhoZXhhN21v

Welcome to Don’t Touch It – named after my now-infamous catchphrase (yes, the one I say every morning while making my sacred cup of tea on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok). I wanted to bring that cozy, connected feeling of sharing a cuppa with a good friend to life – and that’s exactly what this podcast is all about.

In each episode, I sit down with my closest pals for real, unfiltered conversations. We chat about everything – not just parenting (though that comes up!), but also relationships, identity, and all the things we’ve been dying to say out loud. It’s raw, honest, and feels just like hanging out with your best mates.

So, grab your tea (and don’t touch mine) – let’s talk.

https://www.instagram.com/donttouchitpod/

https://www.tiktok.com/@donttouchit.pod

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