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S1E32 Finding Resilience and Hope in the Face of Adversity: Dale Atkinson's Story
In this episode, we sit down with Dale Atkinson - former finance professional, cancer patient, writer, and founder - to talk about resilience and hope in the face of extraordinary adversity. In the…
S1E22 Why the Second Baby Changes You More Than You Think
In this episode, we welcome back Alexa Starks for the second part of our conversation about returning to work after maternity leave. Last time we talked about the leap from zero to one - this time we…
S1E21 You Planned the Birth But Not the Return to Work: Maternity Leave (from 0 to 1 Kids)
You planned the birth. You researched the pregnancy. But what about the bit after?We talk with Alexa Starks, founder of Executive Moms, about what it really takes to return to work after your first…
S1E20 Dealing with your Inner Critic (part 2/2)
In this second conversation with Kathryn Lovewell, we get practical. Having explored the inner critic in our first episode, we turn to what it actually looks like to respond to yourself with kindness…
S1E19 Dealing with your Inner Critic (part 1)
In this first of two conversations with Kathryn Lovewell, self-compassion coach and founder of the Kind Mind Academy, we explore the inner critic — that background voice so many of us have learned to…
S1E18 Postnatal Hypertension (pt2): What You Can Do About It
Once you know the risk, what do you actually do with that information? In this episode, we get into the practical side of managing blood pressure after birth — from how often to monitor, which…
S1E17 Postnatal Hypertension (pt1): What It Is and Why It Matters
One in ten pregnant women develops high blood pressure during pregnancy — but what happens after the baby arrives is where the system too often falls short. In this episode, we explore why postnatal…
S1 Clinician Series: Heart health in pregnancy and beyond - what every new mum needs to know
High blood pressure affects one in ten pregnant women, but what many don't realise is that the risks often peak after birth—right when postnatal care becomes fragmented. In this episode, we sit down…
S1 Why Group Therapy Works Better Than We Think - and Why Women Aren't Getting It
In this episode, we talk with Claudia Radu, founder of Circe, the first digital platform connecting women to online group therapy. With an estimated 1 million women on NHS waitlists and wait times…
S1E19 Rethinking Postnatal Mental Health with Community Group Therapy
Postnatal mental health is often framed as something to be managed privately, one-to-one, and behind closed doors. In this conversation, we explore what gets missed when support is built around…
S1E15 Pregnancy After Loss - trying to conceive, loss, and the long road to Motherhood
Pregnancy after loss doesn’t end when the baby arrives.For many women, that’s when the emotional weight finally surfaces.In this episode writer and advocate Seetal Savla shares her full journey…
S1E14 Parenting on Purpose: Why Your Child’s Emotions Trigger You
Parenting isn’t just about raising children - it’s also about coming face to face with yourself.In this episode of The Motherhood Clinic Podcast, parenting coach Shilpa joins us for an honest,…
S1E13 Practicing postnatal confinement - foods, dishes & practices
Postnatal recovery looks very different around the world.In many cultures, food isn’t just nourishment, it’s part of healing.In Part 2 of our conversation with Lucy Lam, we explore Chinese…
S1E12 What Is Chinese Confinement? Exploring a Centuries-Old Approach to Postnatal Care
Chinese postnatal confinement is a 4–6 week tradition centred on rest, community support, and warming foods. It’s a practice that has existed for hundreds of years across East and Southeast Asia -…
S1E11 Breaking the Silence on Postnatal Depression
Before we begin, a gentle note: this episode touches on postnatal mental health, including depression and loss. Please take care while listening, and reach out for support if you need it.Postnatal…
S1E10 What’s the Matter With You - or What Matters to You? Rethinking Health Through Social Prescribing
What if health isn’t just about medicine, but also about connection?In this episode, pharmacist and NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Arun Nadarasa joins us to talk about social prescribing — an approach…
S1E9 What to Expect When You're Expecting - with Namrata Rastogi
In this conversation, Namrata Rastogi, a GP and Chief Medical Officer at 101 Gen AI, shares her insights on the journey of motherhood, focusing on what expectant mothers should know before, during,…
S1E8 Motherhood & Misinformation: Finding Trusted Care - with Hormonally
Feeling lost in the noise on women’s health? In this episode, Lauren Redfern (Executive Director & Founder, Hormonally) joins us to unpack how algorithms, culture and community shape what mothers…
S1E7 Find your fit: Postnatal exercise that works for you
New mums don’t need a “bounce back” plan. You need something kind, doable, and honest. In this episode, we sit down with women’s strength coach Nancy Best (Ladies Who Crunch) to map four common…
S6E6 Debunking Postnatal Fitness Myths
In this conversation, Nancy Best - founder of female fitness community Ladies Who Crunch - discusses the importance of exercise for new mothers, addressing common myths and misconceptions surrounding…
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