Best Postnatal Depression Podcasts (2025)

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Oh Babies! Twins..then Triplets Due - Yes It's Possible! Momfluencer Taylor Pychynski Tells All 1:24:09

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What happens when life hands you twins after years of trying... and then also.. triplets? In this jaw-dropping and heartwarming episode, Taylor Pychynski struggled to have her dream family - now a new mum of twins, who much to her surprise is also expecting triplets very soon!! Her incredible journey into motherhood, from the moment her and her par…

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Dana Stephensen’s Journey: Elite Ballet, Twin Babies with a Wiggle, PND & Motherhood Identity Metamorphosis 1:28:14

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From centre stage, to an incredible natural twin birth - her "best performance" yet, navigating PND during record-length COVID lockdowns, to her identity metamorphosis – Dana Stephensen, professional ballerina and mother x3 shares her journey, lessons and what's next. Dana shares: Her rise in ballet: dance 6 days a week, travelling the world to app…

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A miracle baby against all the odds, with Ariana Dunne 44:06

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My guest for this episode is Ariana Dunne. Ariana is a columnist, a life coach and has many other professional strings to her bow, but the one role she always wanted was 'mammy'. Her story, which she originally wrote for Irish Country Magazine, was one of the most read pieces ever for them, and it has so many twists and turns, ups and downs, that y…

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"Late talkers", language and the importance of connection with your child, with Sarah Kelly 50:28

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Today’s guest is someone who knows that play is far more than just fun, it’s one of the most powerful tools we have for helping children learn, connect, and thrive. Sarah Kelly is a Speech and Language Therapist, a Montessori teacher, a mum of boys, and the founder of PlayEasy, an educational toy store. Working in her own private speech and languag…

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Twin Dad Joe: Author with 17 YRs Experience of Real Talk, Dad Truths & Rookie Mistakes - Joe Rawlinson 1:17:21

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Dads or partners of twins or multiples or even dads to single babies — this one’s for you. Whether you're expecting, in the trenches of double+ nappies, or chasing toddlers, Twin Dad Joe aka Joe Rawlinson brings 17 years of wisdom and hard-won tips that every dad (and partner), PLUS mothers will truely benefit to hear this. From what to actually do…

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Learning to parent again when your co-parent and soulmate dies, with Nicky Wake 44:00

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My guest this week is entrepreneur Nicky Wake. Nicky's story of grief and love and parenting is one that I was immediately inspired by when I first heard it. After meeting her soulmate Andy Wake back in 2002, Nicky went on to live her best life, and after a long journey to conceive, welcomed a baby boy called Finn. When Finn was just 9 years old, h…

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The Balance you have been seeking: With the Balance Project 20:43

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Welcome to the Camden Wellness Expo podcast series! A group of podcasts between our founder Charmaine Newmark, and the epic sponsors of the Expo. Today you get to know the incredible exhibitors that will be at Expo on the 19th of October! Today, I am so blessed to be joined by Kayla & Carli from The Balance Project. A team of deeply passionate, min…

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Want to Reduce or Avoid Stretch Marks? Pregnancy-Safe Skin Care? How Birth Type Affects Baby's Skin - Expert Integrative Skin Nurse & Twin Mum, Madilyn Sonter 39:15

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Double the Baby, Double the Glow? The Real Truths on Pregnancy & Postpartum Skincare, Stretch Marks, Twin & Multiple Mum Must-Haves! Our 'Hey There Thrivival' expert guest Madilyn Sonter is a highly qualified Integrative Skin Nurse AND she's a twin mum. In this feel-good, info-packed episode, we dive into one mum's surprising and oh-so-relatable tw…

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The Healing Points: Acupuncture & Parkinson’s 16:35

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Welcome to the Camden Wellness Expo podcast series! A group of podcasts between our founder Charmaine Newmark, and the epic sponsors of the Expo. A chance to get to know the incredible exhibitors that will be at Expo on the 19th of October! Today, we are Jeff Fricot, the founder of SynerQi Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. Jeff is a deeply passionat…

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Back to the Source: The Power of Organ Meats with Ancestral Nutrition 32:51

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Welcome to the Camden Wellness Expo podcast series! A group of podcasts between our founder Charmaine Newmark, and the epic sponsors of the Expo to get to know the incredible exhibitors that will be at Expo on the 19th of October! Today, we are chatting with Stu, the co-founder of Ancrestral Nutrition. A Byron based organ meat supplement company, d…

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Child free by choice, with Vicki Notaro 49:35

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This week, I wanted to do something slightly different, in the sense that – most of the guests I have on are parents themselves. This week though, I wanted to explore a motherhood choice of a different kind: Choosing not to become a parent. And when I polled listeners to see who to speak to on this, hundreds of you suggested the brilliant Vicki Not…

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Ep 49: Season Finale Catch Up - How is Dodging Going Back to Work Really Going? 26:56

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Send us a text Next of Kin The Podcast is back with season 3! I'm your host Emma, a British Expat, Mumpreneur and toddler Mum, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business. In this solo episode, I invite you to join me on a journey through my personal reflections and life upd…

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"It has been a long journey" – from chronic illness to healthy pregnancy with Rachel Purcell 44:40

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My guest today is someone who’s lived through more than most of us can imagine, and yet meets the world with such calm, strength, and self-awareness, you’d never know it at first glance. Rachel Purcell might be best known to some as Roz Purcell’s sister, but she is very much her own person. A thoughtful, creative soul who’s been sharing her life on…

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You don't have to martyr yourself for motherhood with Ursula Quinn 55:05

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If you've ever found yourself standing in the dark at 3am, gently rocking a baby who absolutely refuses to sleep, or you’ve spent hours negotiating with a toddler who suddenly needs water, a story, and three extra hugs, you are definitely not alone. Sleep deprivation is one of the hardest parts of early parenthood, and despite all the books, blogs …

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From Zero to Quads: A Wild Ride Through Quadruplets, Meltdowns & Massive Love - Taylah Tudehope-Glachan 1:05:11

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Before the chaos, she was Taylah — now she’s a powerhouse mum come accidental influencer with quadruplets with an eye-watering 14 million (and counting!) views online - authentically sharing her journey. In this episode, we dive into that moment she and Sean found out, her wild birth story, the real-life rollercoaster of raising quads in the spotli…

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Keeping your children safe online, with Dr Afif El-Khuffash 57:08

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My brilliant guest this week is Dr Afif El-Khuffash, a neonatologist and professor of paediatrics who has also just completed a degree in Cyberpsychology too. Afif is also a fellow podcast host, and has a huge interest in how we all interact and engage online. Even though my little girl is only four, I'm already worrying about the inevitability of …

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Every Twin or Multiples Mum Needs-To-Know - The Body and Mind-Saving Physio Insights (Whether Recent Mum or Not!) 57:16

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In this episode of the Hey There Thrivival podcast, host Emily Haigh interviews Jo Murdoch, a highly accredited pelvic health physio and multi-location physio owner who is also studying medicine and raising two daughters. They discuss the complexities of the female body, particularly during and after pregnancy, and emphasise the significance of pre…

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Ep 48: Abbie Kadom, Founder of Hope-Amel. Spreading Hope In The UAE 40:32

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Send us a text Next of Kin The Podcast is back with season 3! I'm your host Emma, a British Expat, Mumpreneur and toddler Mum, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business. Today I’m joined by Abbie Kadom, founder of Hope-Amel, a Dubai-based non-profit organisation supporting…

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Getting it right with your child's nutrition, with Emma Shafqat 55:05

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Welcome back to Everymum the Podcast, I'm Aisling Keenan your host and my guest this week is Emma Shafqat, or as she's otherwise known, Dietitian with a Difference. One of the first things I wanted to ask Emma was – what's the difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian, because when it comes to social media and feeding our kids, there's so m…

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Breastfeeding: Can You Breastfeed Twins, When to Prepare and Why, Weaning and So Much More! 37:21

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Your all-things breastfeeding, step-by-step, need to knows episode. When to prepare - in pregnancy or after birth and why? Can you breastfeed twins - is it possible? Days zero-plus, weaning, how partners can best support, her expert advice on the best products or services, as well as Emily's own personal story on becoming an unexpected mum to 5, af…

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Finding the light in challenges of motherhood, with Jess Redden 43:35

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Today’s guest is someone many of you will know and love - the gorgeous Jess Redden. Jess is a pharmacist by profession, a wellness advocate, and mum to her beautiful son Bobby who she shares with her husband, former Irish rugby international Rob Kearney. I have to say, I found Jess's episode so refreshing from the get-go – she clearly thrives in an…

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Finding out who you are (again) with Charlene Flanagan 1:01:17

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Welcome back to Everymum the podcast, with me Aisling Keenan back for another season – season 17! Where does the time go? Thanks for joining me, and what better way to start the season than with an amazing and inspirational guest. Entrepreneur, makeup expert, business founder and mother Charlene Flanagan (otherwise known as one half of Ella & Jo) j…

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Ep 47: Tips for Toddlerhood with Louise @parentprospercoaching 56:04

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Send us a text Next of Kin The Podcast is back with season 3! I'm your host Emma, a British Expat, Mumpreneur and toddler Mum, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business. Today I am joined by Louise Hurley from @parentprospercoaching - a certified parenting coach, former te…

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An OBGYN's Role & Insights: Twin Pregnancy, Delivery, Postpartum Plus Partner Tips 40:56

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This weeks episode focuses on educating you on your medical team, led by an Obstetrician Gynaecologist (or OBGYN if you're based in America). If you're a new parent, expecting twins, triplets or multiples - our expert guest Dr. Sarah Lyons has delivered not only single babies, but also twins (including mine) and a few sets of triplets! Dr. Lyons is…

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Ep 46: Simone from Eklektik Mama - Should we all Move to Abu Dhabi? 56:53

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Send us a text Next of Kin The Podcast is back with season 3! I'm your host Emma, a British Expat, Mumpreneur and toddler Mum, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business. Today I am joined by Simone Mazloumian, Mother of 4 and Founder of Eklektik Mama in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Sim…

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Hyperemesis gravidarum 28:23

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Pregnancy sickness is a spectrum: while most women experience some degree of pregnancy sickness, hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a severe form at the extreme end of the spectrum. It affects about 3% of pregnancies and it can involve serious physical and psychological complications. In this episode we think about HG from our perspective as perinatal …

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New Dad or Partner: Top Parenting Tips, Navigating Pregnancy and Beyond - with Brendan Smith 28:36

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Are you a partner or dad looking to learn top parenting tips from other dads and partners? Perhaps you have one and just found out twins are on the way! Todays guest is Brendan Smith, a dad of 3. First, he had and his wife Christie, had their son Oscar, then surprise they got lucky with twin girls! Brendan shares his insights on what it’s like to b…

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"Just Make It Stop!" - Driven to the Edge: Sophie Burch (Part 1) 34:08

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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 a…

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Ep 45: The One Person You Need to Know as a New Mum in Dubai - Lisa Lullabies Returns 51:45

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Send us a text Todays episode is sponsored by Wittles. Ice lollies made from fruits and veggies, no baddies! Next of Kin The Podcast is back with season 3! I'm your host Emma, a British Expat, Mumpreneur and toddler Mum, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first business. Today I'm…

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Is the Low Carb era, dead? 19:38

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The carb conversations this week have been popular! So im sharing my 2 cents on the carb conundrum and how I think they can or cant fit in to our modern living. Ill be riffing on; - Is the low carb movement dead? - The big, fat truth about carbs. - How to use or when to reduce carbs. - How to maximise your energy as a busy mumma, using the right ki…

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Expecting or New Twin or Multiples Parents? Don't Miss A Twin Mums Insights: What to Expect, Partners & Product Tips - with Gaby Pinget 36:49

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Expecting twin or multiple babies, recent parents of twins or intrigued by what it's like to have >2 in one go? Wondering what the pregnancy, symptoms, postpartum and new parent journey might look like? Are you a partner, friend or family member hunting for top support tips and key product and gift ideas? Then today's episode is for you! Gaby Pinge…

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"Society has let us down as women and mothers" with Daniella Moyles 1:01:56

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My conversation this week with Daniella Moyles is one that will stay with me. Daniella is a former model, radio DJ and presenter who didn't take her foot off the pedal for close to a decade, resulting in a period of intense physical and mental anxiety and burnout. When she realised her life needed to change, she took time out to jump into the new: …

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What you need to know about living with ADHD, with Claire Quigley Ward 46:58

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This week, I spoke to the fascinating and passionate Claire Quigley Ward, a UK-based certified ADHD coach. Claire is also host of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, she's a Microsoft Accessibility Champion, and the founder of an organisation called ADHD Winchester, which supports those in her city who want to know more or to find support with their own A…

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Ep 44: Annie Stacey on Balancing Business, Baby and Postnatal Depression 40:40

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Send us a text Today's episode is sponsored by Reloved , the online platform for UAE users to buy and sell their items easily. Next of Kin The Podcast is back with season 3! I'm your host Emma, a British Expat, Mumpreneur and toddler Mum, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my first b…

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The One About Breastfeeding: Sally Rickard, Lactation Consultant 59:33

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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 shares her personal and professional insights on common challenges like tongue-tie, milk supply issues, mastitis and the emotional strain these can bring. Wi…

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Mothering four Autistic children while being Autistic yourself, with Amanda McGuinness 52:03

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My guest this week is Amanda McGuinness from LittlePuddins.ie. Amanda is a truly inspiring voice in the parenting community and a powerful advocate for autism acceptance and understanding. Amanda is a mum of four beautiful children, all of whom are neurodivergent, and her journey into the world of neurodiversity has shaped not only her family’s lif…

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Top New Parent Money Need to Knows with Betsy Westcott, Finances Expert 36:08

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Want to be set up to thrive and have less pressure on your finances and family? Betsy is an expert with all the proven insights, easy to understand steps on what helps families best thrive in parenthood. Having worked in banking, private wealth, fintech and as a regular guest on national television including the Morning Show - this is an episode no…

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Raising self-compassionate children with Louise Shanagher 47:00

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My guest this week is author and mindfulness educator Louise Shanagher. Louise is also the founder of the Creative Mindfulness method, a programme that introduces mindfulness and self-compassion to children through creative activities like storytelling, art, and meditation. She has authored several children's books, and through her Creative Mindful…

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Your thoughts are not your actions, and healing from trauma with Emma Flynn 1:01:06

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This week, I spoke to returning guest Emma Flynn. Emma was first on the podcast with the lovely Sinead more than three years ago, but her story was so compelling and so important that I wanted to catch up with her and see how things are for her now. Emma's story can be difficult to hear and can be triggering, so if you're a new mam or in a particul…

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Sick child - is this serious or not? 24:36

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Your little one is sick. Oh no!! Is this bad? Is it dangerous? Do we need to go to emergency? Ilana Lawrence from Sick Sense talks with us about her education program for parents, designed to help us recognise when we can handle the situation till the morning and when we need to go to hospital now. Illy is very generous with her tips and advice and…

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S6 Eps 6: Amna Mehdi - Rebuilding ‘strength’ 38:33

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In this episode, we sit down with Amna ‘The calorie coach’, a remarkable personal trainer who specializes in empowering women to achieve their fitness goals. Amna’s journey, however, is far from ordinary. Behind her inspiring energy and dedication lies a powerful story of personal struggle. Amna opens up about her battle with mental health issues t…

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"You just wait!" and other advice no pregnant person wants to hear, with Niamh O'Sullivan 53:05

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The lovely Niamh O'Sullivan is my guest this week, and although I've known Niamh for a good few years, and she's always radiant, she was absolutely GLOWING with the joy that only arrives when you're expecting your first baby. At the time of recording, Niamh is about half way through her pregnancy, and she's just now coming out of the horrendous sic…

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Having children doesn't mean you stop following your passion, with sports star Louise Galvin 51:23

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I absolutely LOVED this week's episode. Not only was Louise Galvin extremely sound to chat to and I left wanting to be her pal, she was so open and honest and candid about how she and her husband manage parenting. Louise, for those unfamiliar, is one of Ireland's most successful sports stars – playing at senior level with the Kerry football team, p…

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Lived experience 33:47

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Whether we are delivering clinical care or designing and improving healthcare services, the voice of lived experience should be at the heart of everything that we do. In this episode we speak to Sakina Ballard (trustee for Make Birth Better and Maternal Mental Health Alliance) about peer support and experts by experience in perinatal mental health.…

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Ep 43: Giving Birth in Dubai, My Birth Story 41:54

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Send us a text Today's episode is sponsored by Russell and Rose Home. Remember to use our exclusive code KINRR for 15% off your order. Next of Kin The Podcast is back with season 3! I'm your host Emma, a British Expat, Mumpreneur and toddler Mum, living in Dubai, UAE, and this podcast follows along my own journey raising my daughter and starting my…

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Avoiding mastitis, fed is best and a breastfeeding Q&A with Orla Dorgan 49:23

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My guest this week is award-winning lactation consultant Orla Dorgan, who is the founder of mylactationconsultant.ie. Orla is a nurse by profession, but when she breastfed her children and had a good experience, she wanted to bring the tools and advice she had to as many parents as possible. This episode covers a lot – both general chats about feed…

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Postnatal Depletion to Perimenopause: The Overlooked Link in Women's Wellbeing 46:01

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Join Charmaine and Dr Jimi Wollumbin in this inspiring and empowering conversation around a fundamental, overlooked piece to womens wellbeing. The link between the epidemic of Post Natal Depletion and Peri-menopause. It was a real privilege to chat with Dr Jimi and bring forth his incredible wisdom and decades of expericne working with womens healt…

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Travelling with toddlers, work/life balance and more with Ailbhe Garrihy 51:52

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This weeks episode was just such a pleasure to record from start to finish – Ailbhe Garrihy is my guest this week and she is just the most engaging and warm person to chat to, and I know it's such a podcast cliche but I really could have talked to her for hours. Ailbhe is not only the general manager of her thriving family business Dublin Bay Cruis…