Zombiemum

In this episode, Laura talks to writer and literary agent Catherine Cho. They discuss their shared experience of postpartum psychosis, the cultural and familial pressures she faced when having a child, and the ways she explored this through writing her memoir ‘Inferno’.

#Zombiemum is produced by Bea Duncan. It was mastered by Ben Williams, with original music by Hugo White. The artwork is by Mars West. The Executive Producer is Hana Walker-Brown.

CW: This podcast contains open, honest and often detailed discussions about mental health. This episode contains discussion of postpartum psychosis and depression.

RESOURCES:

Action on Postpartum psychosis

The national charity for women and families affected by postpartum psychosis

Website: https://www.app-network.org

Mind

Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems

Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)

Website: www.mind.org.uk

Samaritans

Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair

Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)

Website: www.samaritans.org.uk

Association for Post Natal Illness

Leading organisation providing support to people suffering from postnatal illness

Website: https://apni.org

Helpline: 0207 386 0868 (Weekdays 10am-2pm)

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In the first episode of Zombiemum, Laura Dockrill talks to musician Paloma Faith. They discuss the trauma that Paloma dealt with after the birth of her first child, how it is being pregnant and raising children in the public eye, and the things she’s learnt since being a parent. 

CW: This podcast contains open, honest and often detailed discussions about mental health. This episode contains discussion of trauma, ectopic pregnancy and fertility problems.

#Zombiemum is produced by Bea Duncan. It was mastered by Ben Williams, with original music by Hugo White. The artwork is by Mars West. The Executive Producer is Hana Walker-Brown.

RESOURCES:

Action on Postpartum psychosis

The national charity for women and families affected by postpartum psychosis.

Website: https://www.app-network.org

Mind

Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.

Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)

Website: www.mind.org.uk

Samaritans

Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.

Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)

Website: www.samaritans.org.uk

The Birth Trauma Association

A charity that supports people who suffer birth trauma (PTSD) after birth.

Website: https://www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk

The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust

Supporting people who have experienced an early pregnancy complication and the health care professionals who care for them

Website: https://ectopic.org.uk

Helpline: 020 7733 2653

Association for Post Natal Illness

Leading organisation providing support to people suffering from postnatal illness

Website: https://apni.org

Helpline: 0207 386 0868 (Weekdays 10am-2pm) 

Fertility Network UK

The national charity here for anyone who has ever experienced fertility problems

Website: https://fertilitynetworkuk.org

Helpline: 0121 323 5025 (10am – 4pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday)

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Introducing #Zombiemum, a new podcast about the psychological effects of having, raising and being children. Since her own experience with postpartum psychosis, writer and illustrator Laura Dockrill (@LauraDockrill) has been on a mission to smash the stigmas associated with parental mental health. Each week, Laura will be joined by guests from a range of different backgrounds and disciplines, all with their own experiences. Subscribe now to catch the first episode with musician Paloma Faith.

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