
MUMBELIEVABLE with SONIA BELDOM
02/28/24 • 1 min
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.
On 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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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.
On 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”.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Kerry Howard - My boobs AREN’T sprouts, mum!
Kerry Howard comes from a pure showbiz family. Brother Russell is a world-famous comedian, mum Ninette has appeared in numerous productions including a series with Russell and Kerry herself is a BAFTA nominated actress no less! Kerry regales Sonia with tales of their mum. She played Laura in the BBC Three comedy series Him & Her and Leanne in Witless. She also appears in BBC Three's "Feed My Funny" a series of comedy sketches with Lu Corfield and she acted as courtroom clerk in the first series of Judge Romesh. You may also remember her in Doc Martin and Waterloo Road.
In "Mumbelievable," Sonia Beldom engages in a heartfelt and humorous conversation with comedian Kerry Howard about the unique and impactful relationship she has with her mum. Kerry shares personal anecdotes, reflecting on how her mum's quirks, wisdom, and love have shaped her life and career. Through laughter and touching stories, the episode highlights the profound influence of mothers and celebrates the bond between mother and child.
00:00 Introduction to Mumbelievable
00:31 Meet Kerry Howard
00:53 Living with Mum
02:55 Kerry's Family Background
05:18 Musical Talents and Aspirations
08:29 Kerry's Theatre Experience
10:05 Mum's Career and Artistic Dreams
13:03 Mental Health and Family Challenges
15:04 Generational Expectations and Self-Sacrifice
15:45 Creative Outlets and Social Connections
17:14 Rediscovering Old Passions
18:06 Embarrassing Mom Moments
20:13 Travel and New Experiences
22:58 Life Lessons from Mom
27:47 Acting and Family Reactions
30:52 Mom's Hidden Talents
33:35 Concluding Reflections
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