# Steve Backshall: ‘it’s a terrible time to be a parent’

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Podcast: [Happy Mum](https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-mum-59199)
Published: 2026-03-03T06:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week, Giovanna is joined by adventurer and explorer Steve Backshall Steve and Gi catch up on family life as he reflects on his childhood and how it shaped the person he is today. He also opens up about his wife Helen's inspiring journey training for the Tokyo Olympics just months after giving birth, and of course, there are plenty of tales from his iconic adventures along the way. LEGO® Education has launched four innovative STEM sets for young builders aged 7+, championed by explorer Steve Backshall. These sets turn children's big 'Why?' questions into hands-on, independent scientific discovery. Available today via select LEGO Stores and  LEGO.com/LEGOEducation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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