BLUE MUMDAYS
Vikki Stephenson
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S3E41 "Just Make It Stop!" - Driven to the Edge: Sophie Burch (Part 1)
Hypnotherapist Sophie Burch opens up about the intense struggles she faced after the births of her first two sons. These included a traumatic delivery with shoulder dystocia, and the challenges of…
S3E40 The One About Breastfeeding: Sally Rickard, Lactation Consultant
In this special episode for Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, host Vikki chats with lactation consultant Sally Rickard about the ups and downs of breastfeeding and early motherhood. Sally…
S3E39 Finding Hope After Baby Loss - Frontline Midwife to Mother: Anna Kent (Part 2)
In this second part of Frontline Midwife Anna Kent's story, Anna talks movingly about her own experience of motherhood, from an early miscarriage to the tragic loss of her baby daughter Fatima at…
S3E38 A Story of Conflict and Care - The Frontline Midwife: Anna Kent (Part 1)
In this powerful Christmas episode, Anna Kent - a humanitarian aid worker, NHS nurse and midwife - reflects on her experiences working in some of the world's most challenging environments, including…
S3E37 "My culture has no real word for mental health". The Unlikely Mummy: Kavita Trevena
Kavita Trevena, founder of The Unlikely Mummy, shares her profoundly personal motherhood journey, including gestational diabetes, postnatal depression and being diagnosed with post traumatic stress…
S3E36 Extreme Sickness, Intrusive Thoughts - Hyperemesis, Hallucinations and Healing: Sarah Edge (Part 2)
In the follow-up to Episode 35 (Part 1), perinatal psychotherapist Sarah Edge shares her contrasting experience with her second pregnancy. Her debilitating experience with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG…
S3E35 Breastfeeding Trauma and Grief: Sarah Edge (Part 1)
To launch Blue MumDays Season 3, host Vikki welcomes Sarah Edge, a perinatal specialist psychotherapist. In the first part of their discussion, Sarah shares her deeply personal and emotional journey…
S3 Blue MumDays Season 3 Teaser
Season 3 of Blue MumDays is here, the parental mental health podcast smashing stigma and normalising the conversation on perinatal illness. Upcoming episodes include discussion on infant feeding…
S2E34 Perinatal Rage + O.C.D: LAURA BISBEY
In this 'Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week' special, I speak to Laura Bisbey, who was diagnosed with perinatal distress and anxiety during her pregnancy. This sadly continued following the birth…
S2E33 My Kids' Birth Unlocked My Childhood Trauma: NICK RAEBURN
I chat to Nick Raeburn, aka 'That Social Nerd'. Nick came to my attention in a very brave and raw LinkedIn post, where he talked about the huge flood of emotion he experienced in becoming a dad. …
S2E32 World Down Syndrome Day Special: JANNAH AND MUSA'S STORY
For this Blue MumDays special celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Day, I'm joined by the beautiful Jannah Hayah. Jannah talks to me about life with her gorgeous son Musa, who is 5. Musa has Down…
S2E31 The One About Hormones - POI, PMDD, Endometoriosis + PME: Dr HANNAH SHORT
My guest this week is Dr Hannah Short, a GP Specialist in Menopause, P.O.I. (Premature Ovarian Insufficiency) and Premenstrual Disorders. In this fascinating episode, Hannah educates me on P.O.I.,…
S2E30 Navigating Pregnancy With An Eating Disorder: HOPE VIRGO
To mark 'Eating Disorder Awareness Week', I'm joined by Hope Virgo, who chats to me about navigating pregnancy with an eating disorder. Hope is an author and multi award winning campaigner. In 2018,…
S2E29 "It's Not The End". Recovery after the Devastation of Stillbirth: KEJI MOSES of MAYAH'S LEGACY
In a very moving yet inspirational episode, I speak to author, podcaster and professional grief counsellor Keji Moses. Keji talks about her early loss through miscarriage and the devastation of…
S2E28 "No, I Am Not Fine!" P.T.S.D. and Birth Trauma: AMY LEIGH LOOPER
This week's guest is Amy Leigh Looper, a maternal leadership coach based in the United States. After a hugely successful career in enterprise software sales, Amy suffered postpartum depression with…
S2E26 Our Altered Life - Parenting A Child With Disabilities: CHARLIE BESWICK
This week's episode is a wonderful lesson in triumphing over adversity - a brave, beautiful and inspiring conversation for 'Blue Monday'. My guest is the incredible Charlie Beswick of facial…
S2E27 BLUE MONDAY BONUS: It's Good To Walk: JUSTIN EADE, WELLBEING SPECIALIST
As a special bonus for 'Blue Monday', wellbeing specialist Justin Eade of Glimpse ~ Moving Well shares 3 quick tips for making the most of a walk. He explains why time outside is so beneficial to us…
S2E25 I Was Called 'Aggressive' During My Labour: SANDRA IGWE of The Motherhood Group
Our Christmas/New Year episode is with the hugely inspiring Sandra Igwe - maternal health advocate, TEDx speaker and founder of The Motherhood Group. Sandra talked to me in Spring 2022 about her…
S2E24 Mum Guilt, Trauma and Systemic Inequality: DR ORINAYO ONABANJO
This week my guest is Dr Orinayo Onabanjo, a chartered counselling psychologist with a passion for perinatal mental health. Orin's skills include helping mums cultivate stronger attachments with…
S2E23 I Felt Like A Bystander: PROFESSOR VIREN SWAMI
In a Movember male-mental-health special, this week I chat to Professor Viren Swami. Viren is Professor of Social Psychology at Anglia Ruskin University and is ranked in the top 2% of 'most-cited…
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