256: Kate Ferdinand on blended families, pregnancy, and queefing

The Scummy Mummies Podcast

Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn

Kids & Family, Self-improvement, Parenting, Education

4.8 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 22 May 2023

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

Our guest for this episode is the awesome Kate Ferdinand! She tells us about her experience of becoming a stepmum to three kids at the age of 26, and shares what she wishes she'd known at the start of her parenting journey.

Kate is brilliantly honest about how she really feels about pregnancy, and the expectations around forming a blended family versus the reality. We discuss some hot topics like when you should introduce a new partner to your kids, whether you should kiss in front of them, and how to deal with discipline. Kate reveals the one thing that's been key for her family, and we hear some wise words from a kid who's been through it themselves.

To finish up, Kate shares a superb Scummy Mummy Confession. Helen tells us about the time her vagina turned into a trumpet, and Kate's response leaves our jaws on the floor.

Kate's new book, How to Build a Family, is packed with more fantastic advice, and it's out now. Do also check out her lovely children's book, The Family Tree, and you can find @blended on Instagram.

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0:00.0	As Helen opened her Amazon parcel, her stomach filled with butterflies, rapid air technology,
0:06.9	and a grill mode feature, this air-fryer tickled Helen's taste buds for a price lower
0:11.2	than she'd ever imagined, five stars from Helen.
0:15.9	Find star-rated products at star prices.
0:18.7	Start your search on Amazon today.
0:22.5	Come on Helen, what are you doing?
0:23.5	It's time to record the podcast.
0:25.3	Hang on a tick, I'm just getting a quick quote for life insurance from Beagle Street.
0:29.0	Oh well, how long is that going to take?
0:30.6	Dude, you can get a quick quote in three minutes.
0:32.9	And Beagle Street is rated excellent on trust pilot.
0:37.8	But is it expensive?
0:39.1	Dude, did you know you can protect your family for less than six pounds per month?
0:43.0	Asterisk.
0:43.9	Asterisk.
0:44.8	Asterisk.
0:45.8	Asterisk is the French cartoon character.
0:47.9	Ah!
0:49.5	Well, that sounds blooming excellent.
0:51.2	Look, I know it isn't a cheery topic, but you're right.
0:53.3	We need to think about who is going to look after the kids if we're not around.
0:56.8	Look at us being grown-ups.
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