Claire Warren: Motherhood, Mum Guilt & Keeping It Real
She’s an award-winning content creator whose honest, hilarious take on motherhood has struck a chord with parents everywhere — earning her over half a million followers online. Meet Claire Warren, better known as My Kinda Mum on Instagram and Facebook. A former radio producer and PR manager, Claire joins Matt and Christine to chat about how she found her way into content creation, what really goes on behind the scenes, and why this completely unexpected career shift has transformed her life as a mum of two young children. 👶 From gentle parenting to mum guilt This refreshingly down-to-earth conversation dives into: The realities of modern motherhood Letting go of perfection (and the guilt that comes with it) The pressure to “do it all” — and why it’s okay not to Embracing the wonderfully British chaos of family life It’s honest, funny and deeply reassuring — the kind of chat that will have parents everywhere sighing with relief and thinking: “Thank goodness… this is normal.” 💬 You’ll laugh, nod along, and feel seen. Once you listen, trust us — you’ll be hooked. 🔗 Find Claire on Instagram & Facebook @MyKindaMum, or explore more of her work here: 👉 https://www.mykindamum.com/links 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe and share with a fellow parent who needs this one. #ParentingPodcast #MyKindaMum #MumLife #MotherhoodUnfiltered #GentleParenting #yorkshiretalks 00:00:00 - From High-Flying Career to Motherhood's Unexpected Challenges 00:03:01 - Pivoting from Broadcast to Relatable Parenting Content 00:06:11 - Navigating Modern Parenting and Finding Comedy in Challenges 00:12:42 - The Power of Authenticity: Tackling Mum Guilt Online 00:16:34 - Balancing Family Life, Work, and Online Trolling 00:22:43 - The Art of Comedy and Addressing Motherhood's Deeper Issues 00:27:57 - From Merchandise to Innovative Underwear for Mums 00:32:41 - The Joy of Fan Encounters and Local Linguistic Quirks