Episodes 44
Avg. Duration 47m
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Since Dec 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2025

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Blue MumDays is a podcast about perinatal illness, parenting and being kind to yourself. Up to 1 in 7 mums and 1 in 10 dads will suffer with their mental health after the birth of their baby. Having once interviewed the likes of Sir David Attenborough and Hans Zimmer during my BBC career, I’m now speaking to mums, dads and mental health experts each week, in an effort to understand my own experience of postnatal depression. Dispelling myths, smashing stigma & bringing hope to parents having a hard time.

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S3E41 "Just Make It Stop!" - Driven to the Edge: Sophie Burch (Part 1)

Jun 09, 2025 34m Transcript

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

May 05, 2025 59m Transcript

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)

Jan 06, 2025 49m Transcript

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)

Dec 02, 2024 57m Transcript

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

Nov 04, 2024 1h 4m Transcript

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)

Oct 07, 2024 54m Transcript

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)

Sep 02, 2024 1h 8m Transcript

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

Sep 02, 2024 2m Trailer

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

May 01, 2023 1h 2m Transcript

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

Apr 09, 2023 53m Transcript

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

Mar 21, 2023 59m Bonus Transcript

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

Mar 16, 2023 1h 1m Transcript

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

Feb 26, 2023 43m Transcript

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

Feb 13, 2023 1h 1m Transcript

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

Jan 29, 2023 1h Transcript

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

Jan 15, 2023 1h 6m Transcript

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

Jan 15, 2023 7m Bonus Transcript

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

Jan 01, 2023 1h 2m Transcript

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

Dec 11, 2022 40m Transcript

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

Nov 28, 2022 1h 3m Transcript

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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