3: The rollercoaster of new motherhood: Katie Thistleton on resilience and recovery

In this episode of Cloud 9, the Netmums podcast miniseries brought to you by Aldi Mamia, we are joined by Katie Thistleton, Radio One presenter and CBeebies Parenting Helpline host, who shares her journey into motherhood with her baby boy, Reuben, born in March 2025. Katie opens up about the beautiful yet challenging moments of new parenthood, from the joy of those first laughs to the harsh realities of sleep deprivation and the unexpected emergency surgery she faced just weeks after giving birth.

In this episode:
- The highs and lows of early motherhood
- Navigating the challenges of sleep deprivation
- Dealing with postnatal depression and mental health
- The importance of community and support networks
- Embracing the new normal and redefining identity as a parent

Katie's honesty and warmth provide comfort and reassurance to new parents, reminding us all that we are not alone in this journey.

There are six brilliant episodes in this special series featuring some of your favourite celebrity mums including Olivia Bowen, Lacey Turner, actress Lucy Fallon and Charlotte Dawson. Each pod delves into different aspects of early motherhood – they are all conversations that are relatable, comforting and entertaining. Enjoy!

This episode is sponsored by Aldi Mamia, the award-winning baby range loved by parents.
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