Best Vikki Stephenson Podcasts (2024)

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A Story of Conflict and Care - The Frontline Midwife: Anna Kent (Part 1) 57:38

2h ago57:38

57:38

In this powerful Christmas episode, Anna Kent - a humanitarian aid worker, NHS nurse and midwife - reflects on her experiences working in some of the world's most challenging environments, including South Sudan, Haiti and Bangladesh. She offers an intimate look at the difficulties of providing maternity care in conflict zones and refugee camps, she…

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"My culture has no real word for mental health". The Unlikely Mummy: Kavita Trevena 1:04:14

10d ago1:04:14

1:04:14

Kavita Trevena, founder of The Unlikely Mummy, shares her profoundly personal motherhood journey, including gestational diabetes, postnatal depression and being diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder after two stressful births. Kavita also talks about a lack of openness around mental health issues in her culture, and a general lack of suppor…

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Extreme Sickness, Intrusive Thoughts - Hyperemesis, Hallucinations and Healing: Sarah Edge (Part 2) 54:27

2M ago54:27

54:27

In the follow-up to Episode 35 (Part 1), perinatal psychotherapist Sarah Edge shares her contrasting experience with her second pregnancy. Her debilitating experience with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG or extreme sickness) took a significant toll on Sarah’s mental health. Sarah developed postnatal depression and terrible anxiety after the birth, leadi…

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Breastfeeding Trauma and Grief: Sarah Edge (Part 1) 1:08:17

3M ago1:08:17

1:08:17

To launch Blue MumDays Season 3, host Vikki welcomes Sarah Edge, a perinatal specialist psychotherapist. In the first part of their discussion, Sarah shares her deeply personal and emotional journey through pregnancy, childbirth, and the complex challenges of infant feeding. She discusses her experiences with breastfeeding trauma and grief and the …

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Blue MumDays Season 3 Teaser 2:35

3M ago2:35

2:35

Season 3 of Blue MumDays is here, the parental mental health podcast smashing stigma and normalising the conversation on perinatal illness. Upcoming episodes include discussion on infant feeding trauma, breastfeeding advice, pre-eclampsia, baby loss, birthing during Covid, neonatal intensive care, coping with multiple miscarriage, postnatal depress…

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

1+ y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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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Frightened of My Baby: EVE CANAVAN (MMHAW Special Pt.1) 1:03:15

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

2+ y 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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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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Vikki Stephenson Podcasts

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A Story of Conflict and Care - The Frontline Midwife: Anna Kent (Part 1) 57:38

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"My culture has no real word for mental health". The Unlikely Mummy: Kavita Trevena 1:04:14

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Extreme Sickness, Intrusive Thoughts - Hyperemesis, Hallucinations and Healing: Sarah Edge (Part 2) 54:27

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Breastfeeding Trauma and Grief: Sarah Edge (Part 1) 1:08:17

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Blue MumDays Season 3 Teaser 2:35

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

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

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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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