Zombiemum
Zombiemum

Zombiemum

Broccoli Productions

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When writer and illustrator Laura Dockrill first became a mum, the experience was life changing - but not in the way she was expecting. She woke up on her first Mother’s Day in a psychiatric ward, without a clue where she was, separated from her newborn, with a diagnosis of postpartum psychosis. Since her experience, she’s been on a mission to uncover the psychological effects of bringing a small person into this world and smash the stigmas associated with them. Each week Laura will be talking to guests from a range of different backgrounds and disciplines all with their own unique experience for some heart-breaking, heart warming, gut wrenching, generous, reassuring real talk. #Zombiemum

Recent Episodes

Nikesh Shukla | 'Small pockets of joy'
MAY 31, 2021
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36 MIN
Bryony Kimmings | 'The mad woman route'
MAY 24, 2021
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45 MIN
Lemn Sissay | 'Its name was care'
MAY 17, 2021
Lemn Sissay | 'Its name was care'
In this episode, Laura talks to BAFTA nominated International prize winning writer Lemn Sissay. They discuss his experience of being taken from his birth mother against her will and put into care, and the ways that this affected him and his views of family in later life. CW: This podcast contains open, honest and often detailed discussions about mental health. This episode contains discussion of depression and abuse in the care system. #Zombiemum is produced by Bea Duncan. It was mastered by Rob Fincham, 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 PAPYRUS Young suicide prevention society. Phone: HOPELINEUK 0800 068 4141 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 10pm, and 2pm to 10pm on weekends and bank holidays) Website: www.papyrus-uk.org YoungMinds Information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals. Phone: Parents' helpline 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm) Website: www.youngminds.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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39 MIN