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BLUE MUMDAYS"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 colic and silent reflux. With little support, she reached a breaking point where she nearly harmed her baby in a moment of despair. Her deeply personal and courageous story highlights the urgent need for emotional support and better preparation for new mothers. Sophie found healing through helping others, and has dedicated her life to supporting maternal mental health with tools like the Beyond Birth Guide.* Trigger...2025-06-0934 minBLUE MUMDAYSThe One About Breastfeeding: Sally Rickard, Lactation ConsultantIn 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 shares her personal and professional insights on common challenges like tongue-tie, milk supply issues, mastitis and the emotional strain these can bring. With kindness and clarity, Sally offers practical advice on latch, positioning, and mixed feeding, while reassuring parents that it’s okay to ask for help. This episode is a comforting reminder that you're not alone—and that support is always available.In this Episode:[00:00] Teas...2025-05-0559 minBLUE MUMDAYSFinding 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 only 6 months gestation, due to a rare brain condition. Anna discusses the impact this had on her mental health and grief, as well as the transformative experience of having her second daughter, Aisha. Anna emphasises the importance of creating safe spaces to discuss and honour baby loss. The episode also highlights Anna's memoir, 'Frontline Midwife,' and the legacy of her late midwife friend, Helen Loewenstein. 2025-01-0649 minBLUE MUMDAYSA 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 South Sudan, Haiti and Bangladesh. She offers an intimate look at the difficulties of providing maternity care in conflict zones and refugee camps, shedding light on the trauma faced by women in these regions.Anna speaks candidly about her personal journey, the emotional toll of working in these high-stress situations and her mission to ensure all women have access to gold-standard maternity care. She opens up...2024-12-0257 minBLUE MUMDAYS"My culture has no real word for mental health". The Unlikely Mummy: Kavita TrevenaKavita Trevena, founder of The Unlikely Mummy, shares her profoundly personal motherhood journey, including gestational diabetes, postnatal depression and being diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder after two stressful births. Kavita also talks about a lack of openness around mental health issues in her culture, and a general lack of support for South Asian mums within maternal care services. Kavita discusses her community-driven initiatives such as The Unlikely Mummy blog, counselling services, exercise therapies, and wellness activities designed to support mothers. Far from being a heavy listen, Kavita was a joy to speak to and...2024-11-041h 04BLUE MUMDAYSExtreme 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 or extreme sickness) took a significant toll on Sarah’s mental health. Sarah developed postnatal depression and terrible anxiety after the birth, leading to intrusive thoughts and hallucinations. The experience was terrifying. Now recovered, Sarah talks about how she has used it to inform her own therapeutic practice. She provides practical advice for others suffering from similar conditions and highlights the importance of seeking help early.*Trigger Warning* Extreme vomiting, feelings of suicide.2024-10-0754 minBLUE MUMDAYSBlue MumDays Season 3 TeaserSeason 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 trauma, breastfeeding advice, pre-eclampsia, baby loss, birthing during Covid, neonatal intensive care, coping with multiple miscarriage, postnatal depression in fathers and midwifery in a war zone. New episodes are released the first Monday of each month.*TRIGGER WARNING: *Discussion of baby loss and trauma*If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review, share and subscribe. It really does make the difference in helping others find it – which mea...2024-09-0202 minBLUE MUMDAYSBreastfeeding 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 through pregnancy, childbirth, and the complex challenges of infant feeding. She discusses her experiences with breastfeeding trauma and grief and the stark contrast between her expectations and the reality of motherhood. Sarah offers heartfelt advice to parents struggling with similar issues, emphasising the importance of compassion and seeking support. The episode also explores societal pressures and the impact of invalidation on mental health.*Trigger Warning: *birth trauma, neonatal...2024-09-021h 08BLUE MUMDAYSPerinatal Rage + O.C.D: LAURA BISBEYIn 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 of her daughter. Laura tells me about her feelings of rage during the pregnancy, and - once her daughter had been born - her struggles with bonding and the onset of O.C.D. (obsessive compulsive disorder). It's a tremendously brave conversation and I am so grateful to Laura for sharing her story with us.*TRIGGER WARNING: *Brief mention of feelings of suicide*IN THIS EP...2023-05-011h 02BLUE MUMDAYSMy Kids' Birth Unlocked My Childhood Trauma: NICK RAEBURNI 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. Prior to having children, Nick had never cried - a result of the awful abuse he suffered as a child. This is a very emotional and deeply profound conversation; I don't think I've cried as much - or laughed as much - during an interview!*TRIGGER WARNING: *Brief (but not graphic) early mention of Child Abuse, discussion of Trauma*...2023-04-0953 minBLUE MUMDAYSWorld Down Syndrome Day Special: JANNAH AND MUSA'S STORYFor 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 Syndrome, hearing loss and is fed via a feeding tube. Jannah is passionate about wanting the world to know that while a life living with disability can have its challenges, the struggle comes with incredible rewards. It's a wonderfully life-affirming conversation.*TRIGGER WARNING: *Birth trauma and a very brief mention of feelings of suicide*IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:[00:00] Teaser quo...2023-03-2159 minBLUE MUMDAYSThe One About Hormones - POI, PMDD, Endometoriosis + PME: Dr HANNAH SHORTMy 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., P.M.D.D. (Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder), Endometriosis and P.M.E. (Premenstrual Exacerbation). She also talks about her own experience of premature surgical menopause at the age of 35.*TRIGGER WARNING: *Very brief mention of some women feeling suicidal feelings*IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:[00:00] Teaser quote.[02:15 ] Introduction to Dr Hannah Short.[03:23] Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (P.O...2023-03-161h 01BLUE MUMDAYSNavigating Pregnancy With An Eating Disorder: HOPE VIRGOTo 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, Hope launched the #DumpTheScales campaign, which put eating disorders on the Government's agenda. Since then it has gone from strength to strength making change happen on a national scale, including a national march taking place in London on 22nd April 2023. This episode was recorded last spring - since then, I'm happy to report that Hope had a beautiful healthy baby boy, who has been accompanying h...2023-02-2743 minBLUE MUMDAYS"It's Not The End". Recovery after the Devastation of Stillbirth: KEJI MOSES of MAYAH'S LEGACYIn 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 losing her baby girl Mayah, who was stillborn at 35 weeks. She has since made it her mission to shed light on the mental health impacts of pregnancy loss. Through her charity Mayah's Legacy, Keji supports families affected by this very personal tragedy and helps them to advocate for the care they need.*TRIGGER WARNING: *Miscarriage and Baby Loss*IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:[00:00] Te...2023-02-131h 01BLUE MUMDAYS"No, I Am Not Fine!" P.T.S.D. and Birth Trauma: AMY LEIGH LOOPERThis 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 both of her children. We discuss the impact this had on her life and how she has turned her drive and knowledge to coaching mums on her maternal leadership program, which reduces fear and anxiety and encourages connection, confidence and growth. This episode was recorded over Zoom from America, so apologies for the fluctuating sound quality. And for Brandy the Siamese cat's cameo at the beginning!2023-01-301h 00BLUE MUMDAYSOur Altered Life - Parenting A Child With Disabilities: CHARLIE BESWICKThis 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 disfigurement and visible difference charity 'More Than A Face'. Charlie is mum to twins Oliver and Harry - Harry was born with a rare craniofacial condition and is also autistic. Her experience led to her writing her best-selling book 'Our Altered Life', a brutally honest account of how she came to terms with a life she never expected and often resented.UPDATE: This conversation was recorded in...2023-01-161h 06BLUE MUMDAYSBLUE MONDAY BONUS: It's Good To Walk: JUSTIN EADE, WELLBEING SPECIALISTAs 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 - no matter how short - and how a gym ball can help soothe a crying baby!Bringing together more than 25 years of experience with mind-body practices and holistic health research, Justin is also a nebosh accredited occupational health and safety specialist.He offers tailored and accessible workshops on topics like better sleep and rest, stress and anxiety, digestion, energy...2023-01-1607 minBLUE MUMDAYSI Was Called 'Aggressive' During My Labour: SANDRA IGWE of The Motherhood GroupOur 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 work raising awareness of the disparities of black women's maternal mental health outcomes and issues. She also bravely shares her own personal experience of birth trauma and racism and the profound affect this has had on navigating motherhood. Despite the heavy subject matter, I found this a joyous conversation and once again - like so many of my guests - Sandra has turned a hugely...2023-01-021h 02BLUE MUMDAYSMum Guilt, Trauma and Systemic Inequality: DR ORINAYO ONABANJOThis 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 their babies and addressing the impact unresolved childhood trauma can have on the journey of motherhood. We chat everything from mum guilt to the racist inequalities faced by black and brown parents in the UK maternity system.*TRIGGER WARNING: Birth Trauma and PTSD*IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:[00:00] Teaser quote.[01:46] Introducing Orin.[04:12] How Orin helps new parents.[04:45] The...2022-12-1240 minBLUE MUMDAYSI Felt Like A Bystander: PROFESSOR VIREN SWAMIIn 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 scientists' in the world. Viren's research is focused on the promotion of positive body image in diverse cultural groups, as well as mental health literacy and understandings of mental ill-health. His work has moved on to include paternal postnatal depression following Viren's own struggles with fatherhood. He talks to me very candidly and movingly about the effects of suffering from PND after the birth of his...2022-11-281h 03BLUE MUMDAYSParenting With ADHD: CHRISTINE CUNNINGHAM of PERINATAL WELLBEING ONTARIOThis week I'm joined by the wonderful Christine Cunningham of Perinatal Wellbeing Ontario. Despite sailing through motherhood with her first two children, Christine went on to suffer postnatal depression and anxiety with the birth of her third. In this mega-episode, Christine talks about the shock diagnosis of finding out she had ADHD at the age of 40, when seeking a diagnosis for her son. Christine talks so eloquently about the huge impact this has had on her life and on her role as a mother. A must listen for anyone affected by ADHD.*TRIGGER WARNING: Postnatal Depression, Anxiety...2022-11-141h 12BLUE MUMDAYSPND: Your Most Asked Questions AnsweredSeason 2 launches with a Q&A with Liz Wise, specialist PND Counsellor and founder of the Cedar House Support Group. I put your most asked questions to Liz in this special episode, from "How do I know it's PND?" to "How long will recovery take?" Demystifying the illness and dispelling the myths, this episode is 'all you wanted to know about PND but were too afraid to ask'. *TRIGGER WARNING: POSTNATAL DEPRESSION*IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:[00:00] BMDs intro[00:17] Introduction to Liz Wise[02:25] "How do...2022-10-3135 min
Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthVikki’s experience with Postnatal Depression and Anxiety following a traumatic birth Part 2Content Warning: Birth trauma, postnatal depression and anxiety, mention of childhood abuse, and breastfeeding trauma. Today is part 2 of my interview with Vikki Stephenson, host of Blum Mumdays Podcast and mum to Stanley! If you haven’t listened to part 1, go back and check it out and then listen to today’s episode. Today Vikki talks about her experience with postnatal depression and anxiety, following a traumatic birth. We talked about the grief and trauma that resulted from her experience with postnatal depression and anxiety, the fears of being a new parent and how they are heightened with...2022-06-011h 05Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum HealthVikki’s experience with Postnatal Depression and Anxiety Following a Traumatic Birth Part 1Content Warning: Birth trauma, postnatal depression and anxiety, mention of suicidal thoughts, breastfeeding trauma and eating disorders.Today is part 1 of my interview with Vikki Stephenson, host of Blum Mumdays Podcast and mum to Stanley! Vikki shares her story with postnatal depression and anxiety, following a traumatic birth in such an authentic and vulnerable way that I know so many people will relate to. Vikki discusses her birth story, her symptoms and struggles with nursing and post trauma symptoms. Vikki is now a passionate advocate of perinatal mental health and is on a mission to h...2022-05-251h 07BLUE MUMDAYSMaternal Mental Health Awareness Week Special: EVE CANAVAN Pt.2I chat to perinatal mental health blogger, peer supporter and charity campaigner Eve Canavan, BEM in this Blue MumDays special for Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week. Eve is a founding member of the Perinatal Mental Health Partnership and the lead co-ordinator for MMHAW - now in its 6th year and a global success. In this follow up to her story (Episode 19), Eve tells me about the birth of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week and her very special collaboration with EastEnders and Mind, to inform Stacey's Postpartum Psychosis storyline.(In Part 1, Eve talks very frankly about...2022-05-0238 minBLUE MUMDAYSFrightened of My Baby: EVE CANAVAN (MMHAW Special Pt.1)I chat to perinatal mental health blogger, peer supporter and charity campaigner Eve Canavan, BEM in this Blue MumDays special for Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week. Eve is a founding member of the Perinatal Mental Health Partnership and the lead co-ordinator for MMHAW - now in its 6th year and a global success. In this fantastic and super honest chat, Eve tells me about her lived experience of postpartum psychosis, 12 years ago after the birth of her son. (In Part 2, she discusses the birth of MMHAW and how she collaborated with EastEnders to deliver Stacey's PPP storyline.)2022-05-021h 03BLUE MUMDAYSBonding, Guilt & Psychosis - An Expert View: DR. ANDREW MAYERSDr Andrew Mayers joins me for the final episode of Season 1. He's an academic psychologist specialising in - and campaigning for - better maternal and paternal mental health. We discuss MBUs, bonding issues suffered by some parents with perinatal illness, mum guilt, postpartum psychosis and the impact sleep deprivation has on mental health issues. We also cover the mental health of fathers and inequalities suffered by black and ethnic minority mums and LGBTQ+ parents within the perinatal health system.*TRIGGER WARNING: BONDING ISSUES/BIRTH TRAUMA/POSTPARTUM PSYCHOSIS*IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:[00:00] Teaser...2022-04-1853 minBLUE MUMDAYSWhen Birth Leads To Trauma: DR. REBECCA MOOREDr Rebecca Moore joins me for a Blue MumDays special discussing birth trauma. Rebecca is a perinatal psychiatrist, mother and co-founder of 'Make Birth Better', a collective of experts who offer support and training and campaign for better understanding of birth trauma and vicarious trauma. *TRIGGER WARNING: BIRTH TRAUMA*IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:[00:00] Teaser quote.[01:29] Introduction to Dr Rebecca Moore.[04:37] Definition of birth trauma.[10:17] The inequality of care and discrimination faced by black and ethnic minority mums - this needs to change.[12:49] The importance...2022-04-1143 minBLUE MUMDAYSThe Doula's Story: AJ SILVER of QUEER BIRTH CLUBThe delightful AJ Silver joins me this week for an entertaining and very moving chat about their traumatic first birth experience, which led them to go on to train and work as a Doula. We discuss everything from the difficulties faced by same sex couples within the perinatal system, to the warmth of our pets tummies and killer flapjacks!*TRIGGER WARNING: BIRTH TRAUMA*IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:[00:00] Teaser quote.[01:35] Introduction to AJ Silver of Queer Birth Club.[05:44] What a Doula actually does.[08:55] The important of advocacy...2022-04-0457 minBLUE MUMDAYSMy mum's story - PND in the 60s & 70s: NINA SPILSTEDMOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL: My mum is a warrior - she has not had an easy life. From an early career as an Astronomer Royal's Personal Computer at Herstmonceux, mum had to give this up to follow my dad's job. After multiple miscarriages she experienced pre-eclampsia, a traumatic birth and PTSD with my brother Graham. His disability wasn't properly diagnosed until he was 37. I came along 2 and a half years later and mum suffered postnatal depression for the second time - an illness that received no support or understanding back then. The family moved to rural Scotland when...2022-03-281h 03BLUE MUMDAYSPregnant again within 3 months of birth: CHRISTINA BROWNToday's guest is the wonderful Christina Brown of the Motivational Mums Club, who found herself pregnant again within months of giving birth. As someone who was very career driven, this was a huge shock and she developed maternal mental health issues after the birth of her daughter. Chrissy talks about this experience and how it renewed her passion for helping other mothers - this time with an emphasis on supporting their mental health. She is determined that other mums should have access to the help they need. (This episode was recorded in the middle of winter.)*TRIGGER...2022-03-2155 minBLUE MUMDAYSHaving a baby made me manic: HANNAH HARDY-JONES (Part 2)Hannah Hardy-Jones, mental health advocate and CEO of the Kite Program, developed bipolar disorder after the traumatic birth of her daughter. In Part 2, Hannah talks about what inspired her to start Kite to support the mental health of others, the benefits of having bipolar and the hugely positive experience she had with the birth of her second child, Henry.*TRIGGER WARNING: BI-POLAR DISORDER*! Apologies for my Siamese cat Brandy miaowing in the background at points !IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:[00:00] Teaser quote[01:03] Introduction to Hannah Hardy-Jones (Part 2)[02:50...2022-03-1437 minBLUE MUMDAYSHaving a baby made me manic: HANNAH HARDY-JONES (Part 1)Hannah Hardy-Jones, mental health advocate and CEO of the Kite Program, speaks bravely and honestly about how the traumatic birth of her daughter triggered bi-polar disorder. Instead of falling into depression, Hannah experienced intense highs within the first few days of giving birth on barely any sleep. And then came the devastating low.*TRIGGER WARNING: BIRTH TRAUMA, BI-POLAR DISORDER*IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:[00:00] Teaser quote[00:46] Introduction to Hannah Hardy-Jones (Part 1)[02:26] Before pregnancy - career focus and vision boards![03:55] The pregnancy itself - trying to make everything...2022-03-0643 minBLUE MUMDAYSIf you can survive PND, you can survive anything: LIZ WISE (Part 2)I catch up again with Liz Wise, specialist PND Counsellor. In Episode 1 she talked to me about her lived experience of PND. This time she talks about her work with her charity Cedar House Support Group and how out of the thousands of women she has helped over 30 years, every one has made a full recovery from this horrible illness.*TRIGGER WARNING: CANCER, SUICIDAL THOUGHTS*IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:[00:00] Teaser quote[00:58] Introduction to Liz Wise (Part 2)[02:26] Helping other mums after recovery - training in counselling and setting up...2022-02-2854 minBLUE MUMDAYSTwins, Me and PND: LEONIE HUIEA really entertaining and moving chat with the amazing Leonie Huie BEM, author of 'The First Year is Survival'. Leonie found out she was pregnant unexpectedly - with twins! She talks about her early struggles as a new mum of multiples and the trauma of having to perform CPR on one of her daughters when she stopped breathing. When they subsequently ended up in hospital, Leonie was finally recognised as having postnatal depression - a lifechanging diagnosis for her.*TRIGGER WARNING: PERFORMING CPR ON HER BABY*IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:[00:00] Teaser quote2022-02-211h 01BLUE MUMDAYSThe Daddy Blues: MARK WILLIAMS (Part 2)The second part of my conversation with pioneering mental health campaigner Mark Williams, who has highlighted the need to include fathers in perinatal services.*TRIGGER WARNING: THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE*IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:[00:00] Teaser quote for this episode[00:32] Introduction to Mark Williams (part 2)[02:09] 1001 Days - significant phase for children and why it's important to included dad[04:21] Mark's guilt at not providing for his family, while caring for his wife and son[05:51] The progress made in including fathers[06:09] The importance of lived experience...2022-02-1434 minBLUE MUMDAYSThe Daddy Blues: MARK WILLIAMS (Part 1)I chat to pioneering parental mental health campaigner and author Mark Williams. In this first part, Mark talks about the traumatic birth of his son which triggered postnatal depression in both his wife and himself. We discuss the added stigma of fathers struggling and the pressure put on men to “man up”.*TRIGGER WARNING: BIRTH TRAUMA/THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE/ALCOHOL ABUSE*IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:[00:00] Introduction to Mark Williams (part 1)[01:36] Ethan’s birth – from positive beginnings to emergency C-Section[02:43] Mark's first panic attack, in the labour word...2022-02-0731 minBLUE MUMDAYSHelping Mums Help Themselves: NAOMI BUFFERY (Part 2)I continue my chat with inspiring maternal mental health specialist Naomi Buffery. In this part we discuss her mission to empower other mums to beat anxiety and depression, following her own experience of PND. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:[00:00] Teaser quote[00:51] Introduction to Naomi Buffery (part 2)[01:21] Naomi's mission: the need for honest conversations around motherhood[05:30] Standing in the shower, thinking of running away[06:44] Meeting an anxiety coach - "it changed my life"[08:59] CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy)[09:53] Mums need mentors[13:25] Where to...2022-01-3118 minBLUE MUMDAYSThe Self-Compassion Episode: POONAM DHUFFER (Part 2)Wellbeing Practitioner Poonam Dhuffer of YSM8 talks self-compassion and being kind to yourself, in the second part of this 'Blue Monday' special. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:[00:00] Teaser quote[00:55] Introduction to Poonam Dhuffer (Part 2)[01:15] The loop of negative thought and worry - let it go[04:00] Understanding triggers and not being afraid to ask for support[05:13] Naming the feeling and not repressing it[06:45] The importance of moving our bodies - finding a rhythm that works for you[10:27] Why it's good to talk to your...2022-01-2432 minBLUE MUMDAYSLoving Kindness MeditationA soothing, restorative 15 minute Loving Kindness Meditation, to help you relax and reset. Created especially for us by Poonam Dhuffer of YSM8, this practice has self-compassion at its heart.As a new mum I suffered terribly from self-criticism, anxiety, negative thoughts and insomnia - this is what I wished I'd had back then.You can listen any time, as many times as you need - whenever you want to take 15 minutes out, just for yourself. To soothe and calm, or even help you to unwind and sleep. For those times at 3...2022-01-1915 minBLUE MUMDAYSThe Self-Compassion Episode: POONAM DHUFFER (Part 1)Wellbeing Practitioner Poonam Dhuffer of YSM8 talks self-compassion and being kind to yourself, in the first part of this 'Blue Monday' special. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:[00:17] Introduction to Poonam Dhuffer[01:20] What actually is self-compassion?[05:05] The research behind the theory[06:10] The danger of negative self-talk - the 'Hag'![07:40] Poonam's own experience - anxiety and panic attacks[09:50] Words have power and energy[11:37] Comparison culture - competitive parenting / striving for perfection[13:21] We're not taught about emotional regulation [16:44] Reframing - opportunities for...2022-01-1743 minBLUE MUMDAYSI had to be the best, or else I was a failure: NAOMI BUFFERY (Part 1)I talk to inspiring maternal mental health specialist Naomi Buffery, on her own experience of PND. In Part 2 we'll discuss how she's on a mission to empower other mums to beat anxiety and depression. But in this episode we learn how hard it was for Naomi navigating early motherhood, following a traumatic birth.*TRIGGER WARNING: BIRTH TRAUMA*IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:[00:17] Introduction to Naomi Buffery.[00:48] Naomi before pregnancy - generalised anxiety.[03:56] Finding out she was pregnant - "I'm going to fix myself with him".[05:14] The 'perfect...2022-01-1048 minBLUE MUMDAYSDads Suffer Too. I Had PTSD after my daughter's Traumatic Birth: ELLIOTT RAEWith 1 in 10 dads suffering after the birth of their baby, Elliott Rae of 'Music, Football, Fatherhood' talks about his PTSD, following the traumatic birth of his daughter. Elliott went on to found MFF (the "Dad's version of Mumsnet") to change the narrative on what it means to be a father. He has gone on to become one of the UK’s most prominent speakers on fatherhood, masculinity and mental health. Despite the serious subject matter, it was an incredibly inspiring, joyful and profound conversation. By chance, this episode was recorded on World Suicide Prevention Day, 2021. *TRIGGER WARNING: BI...2022-01-0344 minBLUE MUMDAYSThe Lockdown Mum: EMILY GOLDHILLI speak to Emily Goldhill about what it was like to have her baby during the height of the Covid pandemic in 2020. From her husband not being able to attend scans, to a lack of support and activities during the early months, it heavily contributed to her developing postnatal depression. Becoming a new parent can be isolating and lonely at the best of the times, so I can't imagine how hard it must have felt during lockdown. *Apologies for the audio quality on this episode, thanks in part to a dodgy Zoom connection and an overzealous Siamese...2021-12-2753 minBLUE MUMDAYSDouble cancer didn't cause depression. Giving birth did: LIZ WISESpecialist Postnatal Depression Counsellor Liz Wise talks about her own personal experience of PND, which she suffered from with the birth of both her daughters. Despite surviving cancer twice, losing both her parents, losing two of her best friends and going through a very stressful divorce, none of these events ever gave Liz depression. Yet having her daughters did. We also speak to Liz’s daughter Emma. Whilst Liz’s mental illness caused bonding issues with Emma as a baby, this did not affect their relationship growing up. In fact, Emma says she feels Liz’s experience of PND made...2021-12-2039 minBLUE MUMDAYSIntroduction to Blue MumDaysAn introduction to the Blue MumDays weekly podcast. Hear from guests such as PND Counsellor Liz Wise and Elliott Rae of Music, Football Fatherhood in this short taster. MUSIC: Joseph McDade.2021-12-1003 min
Hoard's Dairyman PodcastsWe're opening global doors for U.S. dairy ingredients — October 27, 2021DairyLivestream is a special series of web meeting broadcasts featuring expert perspective from dairy economists and leaders. This week's episode will discuss how U.S. dairy is meeting protein needs around the world.Panelists for this DairyLivestream are:Vikki Nicholson-West, Senior Vice President of Global Ingredients Marketing, U.S. Dairy Export CouncilJohn Brubaker, Owner, Knott Run DairyMark Stephenson, University of Wisconsin-MadisonCorey Geiger (moderator), Hoard's DairymanRegister for the event and receive a link to the live broadcast. Registering for one event signs you up for all future broadcasts.This DairyLivestream was...2021-10-2759 min
The Wonder Women Podcast with Ria HebdenVikki Stephenson - Senior Creative, Consultant & SpeakerBe inspired as each month, one trailblazing woman who works in the creative industries shares how she navigates life’s challenges to achieve her career goals, while offering top business tips and invaluable wisdom to inspire your life and career. The Wonder Women Podcast will release a new podcast on the 1st day of each month.For more inspirational content including the Wonder Women digital talk show & information on our live events that bring women in business together, please subscribe to www.wonderwomentv.com You can also follow us on the following social plat...2021-07-3142 min
Mad InfluenceE11: Vikki Stephenson on creating viral trailers for the BBCToday’s guest has interviewed everyone from Sir David Attenborough to Ben Fogle, but today we get to turn the mic on Vikki Stephenson, Senior Creative at the BBC. Vikki joins Mad Influence to talk about her career of over 20 years promoting content with purpose. We chat about everything from the time she landed her “dream job,” only to find out that it clashed with her values, to coming up with the idea to add old-school hip hop to Planet Earth trailers, which then went viral. We talk about her involvement in the ‘1 in 5’ programmes that are created, filmed and produc...2021-02-1442 min
The Simply Equality podcastLove, Faith and Pride - Vikki Walton-ColeGreetings and welcome to the first episode of 2021!! The past few months have been incredibly challenging for us all within the disabled and LGBT+ community and I've had my own share of personal loss which I explain here.The main focus of this episode is an interview with the fabulous Vikki Walton-Cole, a social worker and LGBT and disability campaigner from Surrey who I met through a shared intrest in another passion of mine, music!!!!Join me as I talk to Vikki about her own experiences of disability and coming out as pansexual. She shares with...2021-01-1140 min
AOR DiamondsAOR DIAMONDS #066 What it Takes - Episodio exclusivo para mecenasAgradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! 26. Rick Springfield -Let Me in
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28. Venus & Mars -Leave Well Enough Alone
29. Aerosmith -What It Takes
30. Beau Geste -No More Heroes
31. Wigelius -Set Me Free
32. Dalton -Love injection
33. Dan Reed Network -Ritual
34. Alias -Say What I Wanna Say
35. Chesney Hawkes -The One And Only
36. La Fase -Saldré a por ti
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02. THE MAGNIFICIENT -Cheated by Love
03. GIANT -Innocent Days
04. AIIRACE -Didnt' Wanna Lose ya
05. FREDERIKSEN PHILLIPS -Shot Down
06. SURVIVOR -Can't hold Back
07. JIMI JAMISON -Not Tonight
08. SIC VIKKI -Stop Breaking My Heart
09. STEELGHEART -All Your Love
10. TOTO -Isolation
11. PARIS BLACK -Buried Alive
12. WINSDOR DIVIDE -Sleepwalking
13. VAN STEPHENSON -Modern Day DeliahEscucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de AOR Diamonds. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la com...2015-02-201h 02
Cops de RockCOPS DE ROCK #410 Dues hores d'HIstèria i ROCK!Aquesta setmana dues hores d'histèria i Rock! amb noms com MR.BIG, CINDERELLA, DEARLY BEHADED, THE ALMIGHTY, HELLOWEEN, SIXX AM, WITHIN TEMPTATION, ACDC, DAMNED THINGS, SIC VIKKI, DEF LEPPARD, WASP, WHITESNAKE, VAN STEPHENSON, SISTERS OF MERCY, EUROPE, PHANTOM BLUE, ZZ TOP i molts més en un programa pro-Rock'n'Roooooolll!!!!2011-05-271h 51