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MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia Beldom

MUMBELIEVABLE with Sonia Beldom

著者： Sonia Beldom
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MUMBELIEVABLE is a funny and insightful podcast about our maddening, mixed up and marvellous mums. When Sonia's mum, Margaret, was sectioned at age 80 and placed in a secure care home, she finally understood her mum’s neuro diversity and their fun-filled relationship flourished for the last ten years of Margaret’s life.

The inspiration for MUMBELIEVABLE comes from the hit blog soniasmum, which featured their hilarious conversations and back story. Inspired by hundreds of people sharing their own anecdotes, MUMBELIEVABLE was born.


In each episode Sonia invites a famous face to talk about their relationship with their own mother, from the funny moments to the deeper stories. This is a celebration of the mumbelievable women who have made us who we are.

ABOUT SONIA

Curious to know more about neuro diversity, Sonia gained qualifications in NLP (neuro linguistic programming) and is trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). She is a media and speaking coach and regularly contributes to the national press on body language, particularly around royal events.

Sonia's background is in broadcasting as a radio producer and TV Executive Producer working with famous faces including Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant on “An Idiot Abroad”.

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  • Fern, Family and Fame - Fern Britton

    Fern, Family and Fame - Fern Britton
    2026/06/03

    In this heartfelt episode of Mumbelievable, host Sonia Beldom welcomes broadcaster, novelist, and television personality Fern Britton. Fern reflects on her glamorous yet emotionally complex mother, Ruth, whose wartime experiences, fierce personality, and unconventional parenting shaped her life. She shares vivid memories of Cornwall, family holidays, military drills in the garden, and a mother who never complained despite enduring separation, war, heartbreak, and hardship. Fern also opens up about her own experiences with depression and postnatal depression, the misunderstandings surrounding mental health, and how grief and divorce later led her to rebuild herself physically and emotionally. Alongside Sonia’s own reflections on growing up with a mentally ill mother, the episode becomes a moving exploration of the complicated but enduring bonds between mothers and children — the love, humour, damage, strength, and legacies passed down through generations.


    00:00

    Introduction to Mumbelievable and Personal Stories

    01:17

    A Cornish Legacy: Exploring Family Secrets

    03:12

    Childhood Memories and the Influence of Place

    04:36

    Growing Up Without a Father Figure

    06:03

    Ruth: A Glamorous and Complex Mother

    08:27

    The Impact of Parental Relationships on Life Choices

    10:18

    The Journey into Showbiz and Career Beginnings

    11:45

    Mother's Pride and the Legacy of Scrapbooks

    12:15

    Understanding Mental Health and Family Dynamics

    14:50

    War Experiences and Their Lasting Effects

    16:14

    Generational Legacies and Family Traditions

    18:12

    Reinventing Oneself After Loss

    20:06

    Navigating Postnatal Depression and Support

    22:32

    Coping Mechanisms and Personal Struggles

    25:39

    Turning Points and Health Transformations

    27:07

    Reflections on Maternal Influence and Legacy

    28:03

    Conclusion: Celebrating Unbelievable Mothers

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    29 分
  • Strictly Speaking - Ann Widdicombe

    Strictly Speaking - Ann Widdicombe
    2026/05/20

    An in-depth conversation with Ann Widdicombe exploring her life, her mother's influence, her political career, and her personal beliefs. Discover how her upbringing shaped her independence, her views on religion, and her journey through public life.


    00:00

    Introduction and Guest Credibility

    01:00

    Ann Widdicombe's Public Persona and Career Highlights

    01:54

    Memories of Her Mother and Childhood Experiences

    03:43

    Parenting, Bravery, and Emotional Resilience

    05:37

    Impact of Nomadic Childhood on Independence

    07:29

    Her Mother’s Background and Views on Women in Religion

    09:54

    Political Journey and Return to Politics in 2019

    13:11

    Religious Beliefs and Views on Women in the Church

    16:30

    Educational Background and Early Life Influences

    20:11

    Memorable Encounters with the Pope and Religious Experiences

    22:55

    Humorous Family Stories and Personal Anecdotes

    25:48

    Family Life, Moving, and Caring for Parents

    28:31

    Reflections on Achievements and Personal Growth

    32:22

    Political Changes and Future Outlook

    34:36

    Legacy, Inspiration, and Personal Traits

    35:35

    Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts

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    37 分
  • Alicia Kite “Mum wore elegance in the absence of love”

    Alicia Kite “Mum wore elegance in the absence of love”
    2026/04/29


    Host Sonia Beldom welcomes stylist Alicia Kite to Mumbelievable, a podcast exploring how mums shape their children. Alicia shares how her mother, Fawn, loved clothes as a source of joy and identity, collecting and caring for special pieces and inspiring Alicia’s 40-year career helping women feel confident through style. She recalls humorous moments like finding Fawn hiding extra clothes in a wardrobe and a car filled with hatched maggots from helping Alicia’s father’s bait business. Alicia reflects on her father’s charisma, affairs, and control over Fawn’s ambitions, and the heartbreak of discovering Fawn’s private “pink book” expressing a lifelong longing to be loved. Alicia wishes she’d asked her mother more, vows not to live “as a pink book,” and says Audrey Hepburn would play Fawn in a film.


    00:00 Into to Mumbelievable

    00:59 Meet Alicia Sia

    01:53 Wardrobe Emotions

    03:13 Mum Loved Clothes

    04:49 The Hidden Wardrobe

    07:06 Shopping as Joy

    10:20 Clothes as Armor

    13:33 The Pink Book

    15:59 Healing Conversations

    17:15 Regrets and Resolve

    18:05 Codependency and Control

    19:15 Maggot Farm Mayhem

    21:33 Cafe Dreams and Hotel Move

    23:32 Rebuilding After Loss

    25:04 Fawn’s Early Life

    27:29 No Filter Mother in Law

    28:36 Self Worth Lesson

    29:40 Audrey Hepburn Casting

    30:20 Why She Was Mumbelievable

    31:07 Closing Thanks and Farewell

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    32 分
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