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Introducing: Dear Mum... 💜💛 The funny, honest, no-judgement podcast that feels like the mums’ group chat that’s always open - whenever you need it. Hosted by Charlie Barker (mum of three and business owner), each episode is packed with the good, the hard, and the chaotic bits in between - real conversations, stories you couldn’t make up, vulnerable moments that feel like a deep breath, and practical little wins that actually help. From newborn nights to exam weeks, nap traps to parenting with your partner, it’s motherhood and grown-up life, as it really happens.Not the “perfect parent” show.…
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Dear Mum
Charlie Barker · Kids & Family · English
Dear Mum is the funny, honest, zero-judgement podcast that feels like the mums’ group chat that’s always open - for 3am feeds, school runs, and everything in between. Hosted by Charlie Barker (mum of three, business owner), it’s real chats, stories you couldn’t make up, deep-breath moments, and pr
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S1 · E4 · 19 Feb 2026 · 50 min
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S1 · E3 · 12 Feb 2026 · 45 min
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S1 · E2 · 5 Feb 2026 · 46 min
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S1 · E1 · 29 Jan 2026 · 46 min
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