Best friends Millie Mackintosh and Charlie Boud chatting about life, love, little ones, and everything in between. Expect familiar faces, parenting experts, some shocking relevations and lots of laughs! Episodes uploaded weekly. If you’d like to watch the podcast, you can find us on our YouTube channel - just search Mama’s Milk or Basement Chats.
Skinny Dipping, Microdosing and Getting in Trouble
In the final episode for this series Millie and Charlie dive into life beyond being mums to share some more than mumlemmas - the things people may not know about them as well as some of their secrets and dreams! They kick off with a (non-alcoholic) drinking confessional and discuss dreams and experiences they’d love to have but have never dared to say aloud - even to their friends or partner. Thank you to our series sponsor Remedy Kombucha, our favourite soft drink that also happens to be naturally free from sugar, low in calories and great for your gut! Of course, we want to hear from you! If you have a Mumlemma you’d like us to discuss, please email us mm@basementchats.com or DM us @basementchats.
5/31/2023 • 32 minutes, 30 seconds
Female friendship, Inner child and how not to conform with Caggie Dunlop
Millie and Charlie are joined by their old friend Caggie Dunlop, host of the Saturn Returns podcast for a bit of a reunion! Together they share hilarious tales from their Made in Chelsea days as well as digging more deeply into the idea of the inner child and sharing thoughts on how friendships change and evolve as people become mums or not. Of course, we want to hear from you! If you have a Mumlemma you’d like us to discuss, please email us mm@basementchats.com or DM us @basementchats. Thank you to our series sponsor Remedy Kombucha, our favourite soft drink that also happens to be naturally free from sugar, low in calories and great for your gut! Finally, a big thank you to Aurum & Grey, who are giving away 1 diamond connect name necklace in this week’s ‘Are You Toff Enough’ quiz, listen to find out more! Competition T&Cs apply. One entry per person, competition closes at midnight on Monday 29th May 2023. After this date, no further entries to the competition will be counted. The rules of the competition and how to enter are as follows: Follow @basementchats & @aurumandgrey on Instagram, leave your answer to the question asked during this podcast episode within the comments of the relevant post on the @basementchats Instagram page. The winner will be picked at random on Tuesday 30th May 2023 and contacted via DM. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram.
5/24/2023 • 48 minutes, 27 seconds
Sex, self-love and libidos with Sexologist Emilie Lavinia
Intimacy and pleasure are the hot topics this week as Millie and Charlie are joined by sexologist and sex and relationships editor at Cosmopolitan UK, Emilie Lavinia. Together they discuss how to reframe your sexual identity after having kids, what a yoni massage can do and Emilie offers tips on how to reignite your sex life too. Of course, we want to hear from you! If you have a Mumlemma you’d like us to discuss, please email us mm@basementchats.com or DM us @basementchats. Thank you to our series sponsor Remedy Kombucha, our favourite soft drink that also happens to be naturally free from sugar, low in calories and great for your gut! Remedy are also giving away a 6 month subscription of Remedy Kombucha in this weeks ‘Are You Toff Enough’ quiz, listen to find out more and visit https://www.remedydrinks.com/uk. Competition T&Cs apply. One entry per person, competition closes at midnight on Monday 22nd May 2023. After this date, no further entries to the competition will be counted. The rules of the competition and how to enter are as follows: Follow @basementchats & @remedydrinks on Instagram, leave your answer to the question asked during this podcast episode within the comments of the relevant post on the @basementchats Instagram page. The winner will be picked at random on Tuesday 23rd May 2023 and contacted via DM. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram.
5/17/2023 • 41 minutes, 1 second
Ghosted – From Mum Friends to 90’s Musicians to Duchesses – it’s happened to all of us!
It’s confessional time on Mumlemmas as Millie and Charlie share some personal, ghosting stories from their pre-mum lives! They also discuss ghosting within mum circles and reveal some of our listeners ghosting stories which they dared to share with you all! Thank you to our series sponsor Remedy Kombucha, our favourite soft drink that also happens to be naturally free from sugar, low in calories and great for your gut! Find out more at https://www.remedydrinks.com/uk. Of course, we want to hear from you! If you have a Mumlemma you’d like us to discuss, please email us mm@basementchats.com or DM us @basementchats. Finally, a big thank you to Thermomix, who are giving away a Thermomix TM6 and a 1 year subscription to their app in this week’s ‘Are You Toff Enough’ quiz, listen to find out more! Competition T&Cs apply. One entry per person, competition closes at midnight on Monday 15th May 2023. After this date, no further entries to the competition will be counted. The rules of the competition and how to enter are as follows: Follow @basementchats & @thermomixukandireland on Instagram, leave your answer to the question asked during this podcast episode within the comments of the relevant post on the @basementchats Instagram page. The winner will be picked at random on Tuesday 16th May 2023 and contacted via DM. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram.
5/10/2023 • 36 minutes, 57 seconds
Beauty, role models and talking to your kids about race, with broadcaster Ateh Jewel
Dance to the beat of your own drum is the message this week as broadcaster and campaigner Ateh Jewel joins the girls to share her experiences as a beauty expert and a mum of twin girls. Together they discuss how to make beauty a pleasure not a burden for yourself and your kids, how to talk about race and diversity and the importance of cultivating great role models. Thank you to our series sponsor Remedy Kombucha, our favourite soft drink that also happens to be naturally free from sugar, low in calories and great for your gut! Find out more at https://www.remedydrinks.com/uk. Of course, we want to hear from you! If you have a Mumlemma you’d like us to discuss, please email us mm@basementchats.com or DM us @basementchats. Finally, a big thank you to Look Fantastic, the go-to online premium beauty retailer who are giving away £500 worth of credit in this week’s ‘Are You Toff Enough’ quiz, listen to find out more! Competition T&Cs apply. One entry per person, competition closes at midnight on Monday 8th May 2023. After this date, no further entries to the competition will be counted. The rules of the competition and how to enter are as follows: Follow @basementchats & @lookfantastic on Instagram, leave your answer to the question asked during this podcast episode within the comments of the relevant post on the @basementchats Instagram page. The winner will be picked at random on Tuesday 9th May 2023 and contacted via DM. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram.
5/3/2023 • 38 minutes, 40 seconds
Gut health, playing in dirt and eating the rainbow with Dr Simone Laubscher
Nutritionist and naturopath Dr Simone Laubscher joins the girls to discuss gut health, mental wellbeing and building better immunity – especially relevant for mums who are under a lot of stress. Millie shares her personal gut health story. And Dr Simone also offers ideas for how to give your kids a head start when it comes to nutrition and eating the rainbow. Thank you to our series sponsor Remedy Kombucha, our favourite soft drink that also happens to be naturally free from sugar, low in calories and great for your gut! Find out more at https://www.remedydrinks.com/uk. Of course, we want to hear from you! If you have a Mumlemma you’d like us to discuss, please email us mm@basementchats.com or DM us @basementchats. Finally, a big thank you to Dr Simone & Rejuv Wellness, for giving away two consultations and six months worth of Rejuv supplements in this week’s ‘Are You Toff Enough’ quiz, listen to find out more! Competition T&Cs apply. One entry per person, competition closes at midnight on Monday 1st May 2023. After this date, no further entries to the competition will be counted. The rules of the competition and how to enter are as follows: Follow @basementchats & @rejuv_wellness on Instagram, leave your answer to the question asked during this podcast episode within the comments of the relevant post on the @basementchats Instagram page. The winner will be picked at random on Tuesday 2nd May 2023 and contacted via DM. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram.
4/26/2023 • 29 minutes, 29 seconds
Breast cancer, building resilience and happy lists with Good Glow podcast host, Georgie Crawford
Georgie Crawford, coach and host of the Good Glow podcast, joins the girls for a moving and uplifting conversation. She shares her story of being diagnosed with breast cancer just after her daughter was born. She offers thoughts on how you can build resilience in tough times and how to talk to your kids about illness and death. Thank you to our series sponsor Remedy Kombucha, our favourite soft drink that also happens to be naturally free from sugar, low in calories and great for your gut! Find out more at https://www.remedydrinks.com/uk. Of course, we want to hear from you! If you have a Mumlemma you’d like us to discuss, please email us mm@basementchats.com or DM us @basementchats. Finally, a big thank you to Wild Idol, Millie’s favourite non-alcoholic sparkling wine, for giving our lovely listeners the chance to win one case of Wild Idol Sparkling Rosé and one case of Wild Idol Sparkling White in this week’s ‘Are You Toff Enough’ quiz, listen to find out more! Competition T&Cs apply. One entry per person, competition closes at midnight on Monday 24th April 2023. After this date, no further entries to the competition will be counted. The rules of the competition and how to enter are as follows: Follow @basementchats & @wildidol.official on Instagram, leave your answer to the question asked during this podcast episode within the comments of the relevant post on the @basementchats Instagram page. The winner will be picked at random on Tuesday 25th April 2023 and contacted via DM. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram.
4/19/2023 • 42 minutes, 57 seconds
Third child dilemma, ditching alcohol and kids’ birthday parties
Millie and Charlie are back with tales of travelling with toddlers, swiping poo off a new white carpet and how NOT to have a fifth birthday party! They also share a personal conversation about having a third child – should you do it or not?! And Millie confides in Charlie about her decision to give up alcohol. Thank you to our series sponsor Remedy Kombucha, our favourite soft drink that also happens to be naturally free from sugar, low in calories and great for your gut! Find out more at https://www.remedydrinks.com/uk. Of course, we want to hear from you! If you have a Mumlemma you’d like us to discuss, please email us mm@basementchats.com or DM us @basementchats. Finally, a big thank you to Turo, the world’s largest car sharing marketplace, for giving our lovely listeners the chance to win a £1000 car voucher in this weeks ‘Are You Toff Enough’ quiz, listen to find out more! Competition Ts and Cs apply. Trip needs to take place in the UK. The winner must have a valid UK driving licence. Additional terms apply. One entry per person, competition closes at midnight on Monday 17th April 2023. After this date, no further entries to the competition will be counted. The rules of the competition and how to enter are as follows: Follow @basementchats and @turo on Instagram, leave your answer to the question asked during this podcast episode within the comments of the relevant post on the @basementchats Instagram page. The winner will be picked at random on Tuesday 18th April 2023 and contacted via DM. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram.