Episode Description

I finally say the thing every mum thinks but nobody admits — I don't enjoy playing with my kids all the time. From Barbie marathons to being cast as the sick dog in pretend vet, I unpack the guilt, the generational shift in what we expect of ourselves, and why just watching from the couch is more than enough.

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Episode Summary

In this brutally honest solo episode, I tackle the guilt that comes with not wanting to sit on the floor and play pretend for hours on end. I talk about the soul-leaving-your-body feeling of being asked to play cafes, the tiny dictator directing Barbie scenes, and the craft supplies I wish would disappear forever.

Lucy Dalton

Mummy, Nurse and Podcaster

A passionate nurse and devoted mummy, Lucy brings her wealth of experience and heartfelt stories to the Real Mummy Podcast. Join her as she inspires and empowers fellow parents with relatable, real-life tales that resonate deeply and offer genuine support.