Best Vikki Stephenson Podcasts (2024)

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Perinatal Rage + O.C.D: LAURA BISBEY 1:02:09

1y ago1:02:09

1:02:09

In 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…

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My Kids' Birth Unlocked My Childhood Trauma: NICK RAEBURN 53:42

1+ y ago53:42

53:42

I 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 conversat…

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World Down Syndrome Day Special: JANNAH AND MUSA'S STORY 59:34

1+ y ago59:34

59:34

For 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 hav…

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The One About Hormones - POI, PMDD, Endometoriosis + PME: Dr HANNAH SHORT 1:01:52

1+ y ago1:01:52

1:01:52

My 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 s…

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Navigating Pregnancy With An Eating Disorder: HOPE VIRGO 43:27

1+ y ago43:27

43:27

To 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 maki…

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"It's Not The End". Recovery after the Devastation of Stillbirth: KEJI MOSES of MAYAH'S LEGACY 1:01:21

1+ y ago1:01:21

1:01:21

In 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. T…

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"No, I Am Not Fine!" P.T.S.D. and Birth Trauma: AMY LEIGH LOOPER 1:00:46

1+ y ago1:00:46

1:00:46

This 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 leaders…

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BLUE MONDAY BONUS: It's Good To Walk: JUSTIN EADE, WELLBEING SPECIALIST 7:56

1+ y ago7:56

7:56

As 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 a…

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Our Altered Life - Parenting A Child With Disabilities: CHARLIE BESWICK 1:06:54

1+ y ago1:06:54

1:06:54

This 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 a…

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I Was Called 'Aggressive' During My Labour: SANDRA IGWE of The Motherhood Group 1:02:31

1+ y ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Our 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 …

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Mum Guilt, Trauma and Systemic Inequality: DR ORINAYO ONABANJO 40:41

1+ y ago40:41

40:41

This 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 i…

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I Felt Like A Bystander: PROFESSOR VIREN SWAMI 1:03:26

1+ y ago1:03:26

1:03:26

In 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 literac…

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Parenting With ADHD: CHRISTINE CUNNINGHAM of PERINATAL WELLBEING ONTARIO 1:12:26

1+ y ago1:12:26

1:12:26

This 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…

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PND: Your Most Asked Questions Answered 35:57

1+ y ago35:57

35:57

Season 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 …

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Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week Special: EVE CANAVAN Pt.2 38:10

2y ago38:10

38:10

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 follow up to her story (…

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Frightened of My Baby: EVE CANAVAN (MMHAW Special Pt.1) 1:03:15

2y ago1:03:15

1:03:15

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 hone…

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Bonding, Guilt & Psychosis - An Expert View: DR. ANDREW MAYERS 53:24

2+ y ago53:24

53:24

Dr 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. …

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When Birth Leads To Trauma: DR. REBECCA MOORE 43:32

2+ y ago43:32

43:32

Dr 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…

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The Doula's Story: AJ SILVER of QUEER BIRTH CLUB 57:24

2+ y ago57:24

57:24

The 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 W…

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My mum's story - PND in the 60s & 70s: NINA SPILSTED 1:03:38

2+ y ago1:03:38

1:03:38

MOTHER'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 diagno…

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Pregnant again within 3 months of birth: CHRISTINA BROWN 55:53

2+ y ago55:53

55:53

Today'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…

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Having a baby made me manic: HANNAH HARDY-JONES (Part 2) 37:09

2+ y ago37:09

37:09

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 chi…

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Having a baby made me manic: HANNAH HARDY-JONES (Part 1) 43:27

2+ y ago43:27

43:27

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…

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If you can survive PND, you can survive anything: LIZ WISE (Part 2) 54:11

2+ y ago54:11

54:11

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:…

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Twins, Me and PND: LEONIE HUIE 1:01:50

2+ y ago1:01:50

1:01:50

A 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 …

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BLUE MUMDAYS

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Perinatal Rage + O.C.D: LAURA BISBEY 1:02:09

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My Kids' Birth Unlocked My Childhood Trauma: NICK RAEBURN 53:42

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World Down Syndrome Day Special: JANNAH AND MUSA'S STORY 59:34

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The One About Hormones - POI, PMDD, Endometoriosis + PME: Dr HANNAH SHORT 1:01:52

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Navigating Pregnancy With An Eating Disorder: HOPE VIRGO 43:27

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"It's Not The End". Recovery after the Devastation of Stillbirth: KEJI MOSES of MAYAH'S LEGACY 1:01:21

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"No, I Am Not Fine!" P.T.S.D. and Birth Trauma: AMY LEIGH LOOPER 1:00:46

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BLUE MONDAY BONUS: It's Good To Walk: JUSTIN EADE, WELLBEING SPECIALIST 7:56

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Our Altered Life - Parenting A Child With Disabilities: CHARLIE BESWICK 1:06:54

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I Was Called 'Aggressive' During My Labour: SANDRA IGWE of The Motherhood Group 1:02:31

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Mum Guilt, Trauma and Systemic Inequality: DR ORINAYO ONABANJO 40:41

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I Felt Like A Bystander: PROFESSOR VIREN SWAMI 1:03:26

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Parenting With ADHD: CHRISTINE CUNNINGHAM of PERINATAL WELLBEING ONTARIO 1:12:26

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PND: Your Most Asked Questions Answered 35:57

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Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week Special: EVE CANAVAN Pt.2 38:10

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Frightened of My Baby: EVE CANAVAN (MMHAW Special Pt.1) 1:03:15

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Bonding, Guilt & Psychosis - An Expert View: DR. ANDREW MAYERS 53:24

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When Birth Leads To Trauma: DR. REBECCA MOORE 43:32

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The Doula's Story: AJ SILVER of QUEER BIRTH CLUB 57:24

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My mum's story - PND in the 60s & 70s: NINA SPILSTED 1:03:38

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Pregnant again within 3 months of birth: CHRISTINA BROWN 55:53

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Having a baby made me manic: HANNAH HARDY-JONES (Part 2) 37:09

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Having a baby made me manic: HANNAH HARDY-JONES (Part 1) 43:27

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If you can survive PND, you can survive anything: LIZ WISE (Part 2) 54:11

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Twins, Me and PND: LEONIE HUIE 1:01:50

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