Best Postnatal Depression Podcasts (2025)

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The Raw Reality of Motherhood: Lockdown Births, Postnatal Depression & Letting Go of Perfect 42:36

1d ago42:36

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Not every mum is willing to lay it all bare, but in this episode of The Naptime Sessions, Geri, The Tunbridge Wells Mummy, does just that. With raw honesty and a deep desire to help other mums feel less alone, Geri opens up about her journey through motherhood: from the surreal experience of giving birth in lockdown, to the depths of postnatal depr…

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

5d ago52:03

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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 Wescott, Finances Expert 36:08

11d ago36:08

36:08

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

12d ago47:00

47:00

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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Behind The Smile: The Unspoken Struggles of Mum Life 1:10:27

15d ago1:10:27

1:10:27

Motherhood doesn’t come with a map and for Lizzie Woolmer, it’s been a wild, beautiful, and sometimes overwhelming ride raising three boys while rediscovering who she is along the way. In this episode of The Naptime Sessions, I chat with Lizzie about the highs, lows, and in-betweens of motherhood, from the chaos of boy mum life to the deep need for…

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

19d ago1:01:06

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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

23d ago24:36

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

28d ago53:05

53:05

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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Styling Motherhood: Confidence, Self-Care & Wardrobe Tips 34:45

29d ago34:45

34:45

Motherhood is a whirlwind, and sometimes, in the midst of caring for everyone else, our own confidence and self-care take a backseat. In this episode of The Naptime Sessions, I chat with Neresse Ditri, founder of Styling Your Success, about how mums can reclaim their confidence through personal style, self-care, and small but powerful mindset shift…

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

1M ago51:23

51:23

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

1M ago33:47

33:47

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

1M ago49:23

49:23

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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The Mum Minute: How Motherhood Changed Me (And That’s Okay) 7:46

1M ago7:46

7:46

In this episode of The Mum Minute, we’re talking about identity shifts in motherhood—why they happen, how they can feel unsettling, and why they’re not necessarily a bad thing. If you’ve ever wondered where the old you went, you’re not alone. Motherhood reshapes us in ways we never expected, but instead of seeing it as a loss, what if we saw it as …

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

2M ago46:01

46:01

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

2M ago51:52

51:52

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…

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Miscarriage, Motherhood & Solo Parenting: Building a Life & Business on Your Terms 43:13

2M ago43:13

43:13

Motherhood isn’t always the smooth journey we expect, and for Ali Tait, it was filled with heartbreak, resilience, and transformation. In this episode of The Naptime Sessions, I chat with Ali—business coach, founder of the MIB Network, and solo mum—about her inspiring journey from recurrent miscarriages to building a thriving business that empowers…

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Francis Couturaud on treatment of venous thromboembolism 28:30

2M ago28:30

28:30

Francis Couturaud joins Chloe Wilson of The Lancet to discuss the RENOVE trial, which looks at assessing the efficacy and safety of reduced-dose versus full-dose direct oral anticoagulants in patients in whom extended anticoagulation has been indicated. Read the full paper: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)02842-3/…

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Baby incoming! 39 weeks pregnant and going from 2 to 3 with Grace Mongey Gernon 43:50

2M ago43:50

43:50

My guest for our first episode of season 16 is the lovely Grace Mongey Gernon. Grace has been working full time as an influencer for the past nine years – there was somewhat of an urgency with getting Grace's episode recorded, because when we spoke she was 39 weeks pregnant and eagerly awaiting the arrival of her third child, a little boy who's nam…

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00. Welcome to Hey There Thrivival: Twins & Parenthood - The Why Behind The Show 1:14

2M ago1:14

1:14

Why make a twins, parenting, health and wellness podcast? Here's a video on the 'why' behind the Hey There Thivival Podcast. You can expect a modern - step by step guide, the latest research, with other twin parents, top experts covering pregnancy, preparing your relationship, finances, preparing, skin, bump, bust, symptom management, HG, celebrati…

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Navigating Weaning & Picky Eating: Small Changes for Stress-Free Mealtimes 33:50

2M ago33:50

33:50

Feeding little ones isn’t always as simple as we expect, and for many parents, it can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. In this episode of The Naptime Sessions, I chat with the brilliant Emma Shafqat—paediatric dietitian, founder of Dietitian with a Difference, and mum—who knows first-hand the challenges that come with feeding a premature baby.…

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The Mum Minute: Quietening Your Inner Critic and Embracing Self-Kindness 7:31

2M ago7:31

7:31

In this episode of The Mum Minute, we’re tackling something that sneaks into all of our minds—that little inner voice that tells us we’re not doing enough, not patient enough, or that we should be doing better. Sound familiar? If your inner critic has been extra loud lately, you’re not alone. But here’s the thing: beating yourself up doesn’t make y…

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Surviving Sleep Deprivation: Small Steps To Better Nights 39:09

2M ago39:09

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In this insightful and reassuring episode of The Naptime Sessions, I’m joined by the brilliant Gemma Coe—sleep specialist, author, and mum—who is on a mission to help families get the rest they need without the guilt. Gemma opens up about her own journey into motherhood, the brutal reality of sleep deprivation, and why there’s so much stigma around…

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Where to start, when I cant be effd 18:31

3M ago18:31

18:31

Motivation isnt always finite my love, I know you wish it was, but just like the natural world, we too require seasons of deep rest and introversion. This can be a part of your reproductive cycle or just a random period of funkyness. We all have them! What I hope to inspire you with is WHY they come up, and how to drop the shame around them! In tod…

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The Mum Minute: Quick Calm Techniques For Overwhelmed Mums 6:32

3M ago6:32

6:32

In this episode of The Mum Minute, we’re tackling overwhelm with two simple, science-backed breathing techniques. Half-term can be chaotic, and when stress levels rise, our nervous system shifts into overdrive. But the way we breathe can instantly help us reset. We’ll explore the ‘Sniff Sniff Sigh’ and ‘Extended Exhale’ techniques, explaining why t…

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Pelvic challenges during pregnancy and postnatally with physio Erin Cuskelly 22:51

3M ago22:51

22:51

Erin Cuskelly is a physiotherapist at Female Focus in New Lambton. We talk about pelvic floor stability, abdominal diastasis and incontinence challenges after childbirth (both vaginal and caesarean!). Erin explains her approach as a physio and gives some great advice on what mums can do at home to optimise function of their pelvis and core during p…

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Building Community, Raising Boys & Thriving in Motherhood 50:40

3M ago50:40

50:40

In this heart-warming and honest episode of The Naptime Sessions, I’m joined by the wonderful Jess Gibson—mum of four (yes, FOUR!) and founder of the TN Card, a brilliant initiative supporting local businesses while giving back to mental health charities. Jess opens up about the juggle of running a business while raising four boys, the importance o…

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The Mum Minute: Children's Mental Health Week – How Your Wellbeing Shapes Theirs 7:55

3M ago7:55

7:55

In this episode of The Mum Minute, I explore how our mental health as mums directly impacts our children's wellbeing. Children are like little sponges, absorbing our emotions, stress levels, and behaviours more than we realise. We’ll discuss the research behind this connection, how to model emotional resilience, and practical ways to protect both o…

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If I was starting my healing all over again, I would do this. 16:26

3M ago16:26

16:26

This week ive been musing with a friend about all of the paths my healing journey has taken me on. And today, im talking about the top 3 things I would focus on, if I was starting at the beginning as a Naturopath & Counsellor. I hope you enjoy the show! Charmaine x Follow along on the socials Facebook or Instagram.…

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Millie Mackintosh, on navigating through motherhood, wellness, and her journey with alcohol 40:10

3M ago40:10

40:10

This week I was delighted to welcome the lovely Millie Mackintosh to the podcast. She’s a reality TV star turned entrepreneur, she's a mother to two girls and many of you will recognize her from her breakout role on Made in Chelsea. Since then, she’s carved out an incredible career as a wellness advocate, businesswoman, and with her new book, Bad D…

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Full Nests And Big Transitions: When Motherhood Meets Menopause 1:03:00

3M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

In this laugh-out-loud episode of The Naptime Sessions, I’m joined by the wonderful Kathryn Allen, a reflexologist, mum of two, and former recruitment powerhouse. Kathryn brings a fresh, humorous, and relatable perspective to the joys and challenges of juggling motherhood, perimenopause, and a major career pivot. Here's what we cover: Kathryn’s ins…

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Shawn St Peter on appendicectomy versus antibiotics for acute uncomplicated appendicitis in children 16:01

3M ago16:01

16:01

This week, we discuss treatment approaches for uncomplicated appendicitis in children following the publication of a trial in our January 18th issue. Lead author Shawn St Peter, general paediatric surgeon and surgeon-in-chief at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, spoke with Callam Davidson about the motivation behind the study, key findings, a…

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The Mum Minute: Permission to Be a 'Good Enough' Mum 7:21

3M ago7:21

7:21

In this episode of The Mum Minute, I dive into the concept of being a 'good enough' mum and why aiming for perfection can be harmful. I explore the societal pressures placed on mums, the mental health toll of perfectionism, and how embracing imperfection can positively impact both mums and their children. I share practical tools to help mums let go…

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Parenting five children while being a full-time carer for one of them, with Katie Healy Nolan 50:46

4M ago50:46

50:46

My guest this week is Katie Healy Nolan, whose life is chaotic but filled with gratitude, as she parents her five young children, ages 8 down to just six weeks. Her eldest child, her daughter Penelope, is living with a life-limiting illness and requires 24-hour care, with Katie provides, as she says herself "with a heart and a half". Katie and her …

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Helping Little Voices Grow: Supporting Speech and Thriving in Motherhood 44:34

4M ago44:34

44:34

In this episode of The Naptime Sessions, I’m joined by the incredible Charlotte, an award-winning speech and language therapist who’s passionate about helping parents support their children’s speech and language development while navigating the ups and downs of motherhood. Charlotte shares her personal journey, including the challenges of transitio…

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Music and motherhood, and the constant juggle, with Lisa McHugh 46:41

4M ago46:41

46:41

Joining me for this week's episode is Lisa McHugh, an award-winning singer-songwriter and one of the brightest stars in Irish country music. Beyond her music, she’s also an entrepreneur, a proud mam of two, and a voice of positivity and empowerment for women. Her two children, Milo who is two and Hallie who is just five months, are the centre of he…

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From Corporate to Creative: Navigating Motherhood and Entrepreneurship 36:40

4M ago36:40

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In this episode, I'm joined by Marie Brown, a former investment banker turned web designer and entrepreneur. Marie shares her inspiring journey of stepping away from the corporate world, embracing the identity shifts of motherhood, and building a business that aligns with her values. She opens up about the challenges of balancing work and family li…

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Michael Heneka on passive anti-amyloid β immunotherapy in Alzheimer’s disease 21:35

4M ago21:35

21:35

Michael Heneka joins Chloe Wilson and Bea Gomez Perez-Nievas of The Lancet to discuss a therapeutics paper discussing the opportunities and challenges of passive anti-amyloid β immunotherapy in Alzheimer's disease. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)01883-X/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast…

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The Mum Minute: Making Resolutions That Actually Stick 6:58

4M ago6:58

6:58

In this episode of The Nap Time Sessions: The Mum Minute, I offer mums a fresh approach to New Year's resolutions—one that’s empowering, sustainable, and stress-free. If the thought of setting goals for the year ahead feels overwhelming, I've got you covered with practical tips and a kinder way to approach resolutions. Key Takeaways: Embrace the Ne…

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Sparkle Through the Struggles: Laura Webb on Motherhood, Mental Health, and Empowerment 58:16

4M ago58:16

58:16

In this episode of The Naptime Sessions, I’m joined by the inspiring Laura Webb, a woman on a mission to help others rediscover their confidence, embrace their true selves, and let their inner sparkle shine. Through her business, Release Your Inner Sparkle, Laura brings her passion for beauty, makeup, skincare, and self-care to life. She not only o…

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Infant feeding 25:50

4M ago25:50

25:50

Infant feeding is an intrinsic part of parenthood. When it goes well it can be incredibly rewarding, but it's not always straightforward and many parents experience difficulties. In this episode, Lynsey and Chrissy discuss the different factors that influence feeding decisions, the intricate relationship between infant feeding and mental health, an…

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Letting your 'old self' go after becoming a parent, with Anna Geary 58:33

5M ago58:33

58:33

My guest this week is the incredible Anna Geary, broadcaster, author and former All Ireland medal-winning camogie player. Anna is a national treasure, a wellness advocate and an inspiration to to others, and she's also a mum of one – her little boy Ronan is 16 months old and as Anna says, changed her life for the better. This episode was the defini…

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Teaching, influencing and parenting: Juggling three jobs, with Rachel Ivie 53:36

5M ago53:36

53:36

My guest this week is Rachel Ivie, someone I'm certain lots of you will follow online for her style and outfit ideas. Rachel is a fashion influencer, almost by accident, having started her outfit posts during Covid when she wasn't working at her other job as a primary school teacher. She's also a mother of two, as if there wasn't enough going on. W…

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Dispelling the myths around fostering with Deirdre McDonagh 52:18

5M ago52:18

52:18

This week, I chatted to the incredible Deirdre McDonagh, a social worker who founded Five Rivers Fostering over 22 years ago. I knew very little about fostering at the start of our conversation, so I was coming to this topic with mostly questions, and Deirdre was certainly the right person to ask. We talked about the basic types of fostering, from …

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Trailer 1:21

5M ago1:21

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The Naptime Sessions is your go-to podcast for navigating the beautiful chaos of motherhood. Hosted by Corrina Beasley - cognitive behavioural hypnotherapist, mum of two, and creator of The Happy Mum Programme - this show is all about relatable stories, practical tools, and building a community that truly gets it. Join me for inspiring conversation…

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Loneliness 28:56

6M ago28:56

28:56

There is a strong social narrative that pregnancy and parenthood should be a time filled with new connection, a strong sense of community, and abundant social support. In reality many parents can feel incredibly lonely and disconnected. In this episode, Lynsey and Chrissy are joined by Dr Kate Adlington to discuss the emotional, social, and existen…

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Perception is NOT reality in parenting, with Courtney Smith 45:59

6M ago45:59

45:59

This week's guest is my lovely friend Courtney Smith. Courtney is an incredibly talented creative director and stylist, a truly beautiful person inside and out and is someone I've worked with and admired for a long time, so it was great to speak to her about being a mam. At the time of recording, she's about to have her third baby, and though we jo…

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Taking care of yourself first is okay, with Laura Drury 49:47

6M ago49:47

49:47

This week, I spoke to lovely Laura Drury, also known as The Glam Shamrock, about her life as a content creator and mother of three children under the age of four. Yes, three under four – the woman is a hero. We spoke about how much she leans into the chaos, embraces the challenges but always tries to do one key thing: Find time in her day to do som…

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It's okay to just be a 'good enough' parent, with Dr Malie Coyne 47:10

6M ago47:10

47:10

This week's guest is Dr Malie Coyne, a Clinical Psychologist, bestselling author and and clinical psychology lecturer. Dr Coyne's special area of interest is in children's and adolescent mental health, and helping families navigate challenges around that. During our conversation today, the word 'compassion' came up a lot – not in relation to our ch…

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Nusrat Husain, Farah Lunat, and Fehmida Motala on postnatal depression in British south Asian women (the ROSHNI-2 trial) 48:44

6M ago48:44

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ROSHNI-2 was a multicentre, randomised controlled trial that investigated the efficacy of a culturally adapted, cognitive behavioural therapy-based intervention for postnatal depression in British south Asian women. Joining us to share their expertise and perspectives are chief investigator Professor Nusrat Husain, trial manager Farah Lunat, and se…

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ADHD 35:16

6M ago35:16

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects up to 4% of the adult population although it is under-recognised and under-diagnosed in women and girls. In this episode we are joined by Dr Shevonne Matheiken, who shares her own lived and learned experience of ADHD and parenthood. We discuss the medical and social models of ADHD, the differe…

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