The French Martini Club

This week we talk about dreaded chores and debate on what is ‘enjoyable’ when battling with the day to day jobs. We also have an announcement as we bring Series One of The French Martini Club to and end 👋🏼❤️🍸

On this weeks episode we catch up on life lately and what’s been happening with us all in the holidays. We hope you enjoy our catch episode 😊

This week we talk about life after the pandemic and what we learn from that time. We also have a hot 🔥 discussion about some changes the government are bringing in…..And can Millennials have a midlife crisis? 

This week Gem shared her lovely news with us about being pregnant and what it’s like in the early stagesWe also have an is it normal that divides the room! Happy Monday Everyone 😊

This week we discuss what we do to celebrate Mothers Day, its meaning and how the day for some may not always be a celebration. 

This week we talk about what it actually cost to be part of the bridal party and our thought on it. 

Everyone has bad habits but are you aware of yours? This week we discuss what we think our Husbands would say ours are and we have a in-depth discussion around underwear at night in our ‘is it normal?’ section. 

Life after Covid has changed many sectors but one that has been affected is the amount of students choosing to go to University Vs going straight into a career path.This week we discuss our journeys at University and whether it’s worth the money.

This weeks is Valentines and we discuss if we are all about the L.O.V.E or are we more of the unromantic type? I think we can guess which one Gemma is! 

This week we have our first guest on the FMC podcast,  personal trainer and online coach Sam EganSam talks to us about her journey into the fitness industry. Its highs and lows along with building her PT and Online coaching business. Sam gives an honest, open and educational account of her journey and some great advice for women in fitness 

This week, the wonderful people at the Hollie Gazzard Trust have reached out to us to trial a new feature in their app.  You may remember that we mentioned the app in previous episodes. ‘Hollie Guard’ is a personal safety app that was set up following the tragic death of  Hollie Gazzard in 2014. In this episode we talk about Hollies story, the wonderful Trust set up by her family in her memory and the app and its importance in more detail. We hope you all gain something from this and we’re honoured to be able to speak about and help promote this wonderful app.Links to the app are below -Apple - https://apps.apple.com/app/id1033851499Google Play -https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mm.hollieguard&hl=en_GB&gl=U https://apps.apple.com/app/id1033851499

This week, we discuss the Channel 4 Dispatches Documentary “Undercover: Sexual Harassment - The Truth!”.We also look at the Grazia article which highlights tweets that, unfortunately yet predictably, claim the programme is fake and staged.Grazia Article https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/tv-and-film/dispatches-undercover-sexual-harassment-fake/

Happy New Year everyone! As we step into 2023 we talk about the concept of setting goals and resolutions. The question is, just because you start a new year do you need to be a new you? 

Merry Christmas Everyone!This week we discuss all things tradition and what we do over the festive period.It’s our last episode of 2022 so we hope you enjoy it and watch out for more Episodes of The French Martini Club in the New Year ✨

This week we talk about what we have learnt from failing and why it’s  important in helping you grow!

Have you ever taken the long route home or made a fake phone call? Every women you know has walked home scared and this week we talk about the new Home Office  campaign - Enoughhttps://enough.campaign.gov.uk/?utm_campaign=Enough&utm_medium=Search&utm_source=Google&utm_content=Brand-PM

How much do we really know about Feminism? This week we discuss how little we actually know about feminism and although the world has come far since the original feminist movements happened, there is still a lot more work to do and what is our roles to play in that? Kimothy Joy - That’s what she said https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thats-What-She-Said-Influential/dp/0062796763/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=e3fab9d2-9f50-4b35-823c-b7dedc8133bb

Strap yourselves in for a very giddy episode this week! We discuss what we do to look after ourselves both mentally and physically and give our thoughts on the top 5 self care recommendations for women. Tips for caring for your Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/caring-for-your-mental-healthThe 5 Heath benefits of having an orgasmhttps://www.self.com/story/the-5-health-benefits-of-havin

On this weeks episode we talk about breast cancer awareness and how we still don’t really know how to check our own breast properly. We also talk about the impact cancer can have on peoples lives and give some useful apps to helpLinks https://www.knowyourlemons.org/https://www.newyou.com/health/this-viral-image-is-helping-women-detect-breast-cancer-early/?fbclid=PAAaYC5BOG9OxkpgK3IffpbsIxXctx9euzFMPSmFISO0cw9Cgwxl-y0be-DuA

In this weeks episodes Lauren & Lisa talk about the realities of being on maternity leave and how they  juggle being a working Mums We also share some great groups for any new mums looking to find other mum friends in the Bolton area!  https://moo-music.co.uk/areas/bcl/https://www.babygaga.uk/https://www.bolton.gov.uk/directory/10/start_well_childrens_centres