MAMAS TALK The Podcast
By Jo McGregor
MAMAS TALK is hosted by Jo, a mum of three who talks honestly about motherhood, the shitty stuff, the stuff that makes us giggle and everything in-between.
Jo's work with mums (she's a local mental health advocate, mindfulness coach and hosts events) and recovery from PND, has taught her the power of those "its not just me" moments - those moments when someone shares an experience that really resonates with you and you realise its not just you that feels like that!
Jo - and guests - will tackle a host of topics, hopefully bringing you some valuable "it's not just me" moments of your own...
Jo's work with mums (she's a local mental health advocate, mindfulness coach and hosts events) and recovery from PND, has taught her the power of those "its not just me" moments - those moments when someone shares an experience that really resonates with you and you realise its not just you that feels like that!
Jo - and guests - will tackle a host of topics, hopefully bringing you some valuable "it's not just me" moments of your own...
MAMAS TALK The PodcastDec 01, 2023
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BONUS ep#7 - Expectations and Guilt
Mind's Maternal Mental Health Resources: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-maternal-mental-health-problems/
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Hearts & Minds Partnership info on accessing local maternal mental health support - https://heartsandmindspartnership.org/
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NHS information on how to access support for a mental health crisis https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/advice-for-life-situations-and-events/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/
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Dec 01, 202311:47
BONUS ep#6 - Comparison and Our Individual Choices
Mind's Maternal Mental Health Resources: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-maternal-mental-health-problems/
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Hearts & Minds Partnership info on accessing local maternal mental health support - https://heartsandmindspartnership.org/
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NHS information on how to access support for a mental health crisis https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/advice-for-life-situations-and-events/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/
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Nov 11, 202313:42
Bonus ep#5 - Listening to our bodies
Link to Jemma Thomas' online exercise classes - Just Moving With Jem - https://www.justmovingwithjem.com/
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Mind's Maternal Mental Health Resources: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-maternal-mental-health-problems/
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Hearts & Minds Partnership info on accessing local maternal mental health support - https://heartsandmindspartnership.org/
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NHS information on how to access support for a mental health crisis https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/advice-for-life-situations-and-events/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/
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Oct 28, 202311:04
BONUS ep#4 - Asking For Help
Mind's Maternal Mental Health Resources: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-maternal-mental-health-problems/
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Hearts & Minds Partnership info on accessing local maternal mental health support - https://heartsandmindspartnership.org/
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NHS information on how to access support for a mental health crisis https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/advice-for-life-situations-and-events/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/
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Oct 19, 202308:40
Episode 7: With Lou Barton Mother Zen & Mama Mojo Coach
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Mind's Maternal Mental Health Resources: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-maternal-mental-health-problems/ - - - - - -
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Mar 01, 202253:07
Episode 6: With Harriet "Toby & Roo" Shearsmith
NHS information on how to access support for a mental health crisis www.nhs.uk/mental-health/advice-for-life-situations-and-events/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/ - - - - - - Mind's Maternal Mental Health Resources: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-maternal-mental-health-problems/ - - - - - - - Follow Harriet on instagram.com/tobyandroo and here's links to her podcast, book, website and YouTube too: linktr.ee/tobyandroo - - - - - - - Listen to Harrogate Community Radio - harrogatecommunityradio.online/
Jan 21, 202259:56
Episode 5: Hypnobirthing (& more!) With Laura Thompson from The Yorkshire Hypnobirthing School.
NHS information on how to access support for a mental health crisis www.nhs.uk/mental-health/advice-for-life-situations-and-events/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/ - - - - - - Mind's Maternal Mental Health Resources: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-maternal-mental-health-problems/ - - - - - - - Follow Laura Thompson on Instagram at instagram.com/yorkshirehypnobirthingschool - - - - - - - Listen to Harrogate Community Radio - harrogatecommunityradio.online/
Nov 23, 202155:36
BONUS ep#3 - Jo's Musings in Wellies! - Tiredness ✨
Another quick bonus episode, this time I'm chatting about tiredness and how I deal with it ✨ Mind's Maternal Mental Health Resources: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-maternal-mental-health-problems/ - - - - - - - ✨ Further links to useful resources here too: www.mamasmatter.co.uk/maternal-mental-health-resources
Sep 16, 202113:35
BONUS ep#2 - More of Jo's Musings in Wellies! - I'm back with some September Vibes ✨
A quick bonus episode, it's been a while but I am so happy to be back and chatting about what September brings ✨ Mind's Maternal Mental Health Resources: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-maternal-mental-health-problems/ - - - - - - - ✨ Further links to useful resources here too: www.mamasmatter.co.uk/maternal-mental-health-resources
Sep 01, 202109:11
Episode 4: Jemma Thomas from Jemma's Health Hub - Moving for our Minds & Laura Brett on Self-Care
Mind's Maternal Mental Health Resources: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-maternal-mental-health-problems/
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Follow Jemma Thomas on social www.instagram.com/jemmas_health_hub/ - and here's the Hub's website www.jemmashealthhub.com/ to sign up to join The Hub.
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Follow Wellspring Therapy, where Laura Brett is Head of Fundraising and Publicity on social - www.instagram.com/wellspringtherapyandtraining/ and here's the website for accessing affordable therapy - wellspringtherapy.co.uk/
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Here's Jo's 3 recommendations for helpful Mental Health Instagram accounts
Anna Mathur - www.instagram.com/annamathur/
The Psychology Mum - Dr Emma Hepburn - www.instagram.com/thepsychologymum/
Mumologist - Dr Emma Svanberg - www.instagram.com/mumologist
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Follow Jo on social - www.instagram.com/mamas__matter/ or www.facebook.com/babymindfulharrogate and donate to the Lockdown Parents project here www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/freeclassesforlockdownparents
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Listen to Harrogate Community Radio - harrogatecommunityradio.online/
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Follow Jemma Thomas on social www.instagram.com/jemmas_health_hub/ - and here's the Hub's website www.jemmashealthhub.com/ to sign up to join The Hub.
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Follow Wellspring Therapy, where Laura Brett is Head of Fundraising and Publicity on social - www.instagram.com/wellspringtherapyandtraining/ and here's the website for accessing affordable therapy - wellspringtherapy.co.uk/
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Here's Jo's 3 recommendations for helpful Mental Health Instagram accounts
Anna Mathur - www.instagram.com/annamathur/
The Psychology Mum - Dr Emma Hepburn - www.instagram.com/thepsychologymum/
Mumologist - Dr Emma Svanberg - www.instagram.com/mumologist
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Follow Jo on social - www.instagram.com/mamas__matter/ or www.facebook.com/babymindfulharrogate and donate to the Lockdown Parents project here www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/freeclassesforlockdownparents
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Listen to Harrogate Community Radio - harrogatecommunityradio.online/
Feb 28, 202159:52
BONUS - Jo's musings in wellies!!
Some thoughts from me on why making Self-Care Guilt-Free is always a work in progress....
Mind's Maternal Mental Health Resources: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-maternal-mental-health-problems/
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Follow Jo on social - www.instagram.com/mamas__matter/ or www.facebook.com/babymindfulharrogate
and donate to the Lockdown Parents project here www.gofundme.com/manage/free-mindfulness-classes-for-lockdown-mums
Mind's Maternal Mental Health Resources: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-maternal-mental-health-problems/
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Follow Jo on social - www.instagram.com/mamas__matter/ or www.facebook.com/babymindfulharrogate
and donate to the Lockdown Parents project here www.gofundme.com/manage/free-mindfulness-classes-for-lockdown-mums
Feb 24, 202109:42
Episode 3 - The Postnatal Period with Maisie Nicholls and Self Care Wisdom from Cathy Payne
Mind's Maternal Mental Health Resources: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-maternal-mental-health-problems/
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Follow Maisie Nicholls on social - https://www.instagram.com/maisie_nicholls/
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Follow Cathy Payne on social - https://www.facebook.com/elementsdevon
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Follow Jo on social - https://www.instagram.com/mamas__matter/ or https://www.facebook.com/babymindfulharrogate
and donate to the Lockdown Parents project here https://www.gofundme.com/manage/free-mindfulness-classes-for-lockdown-mums
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Listen to Harrogate Community Radio - https://harrogatecommunityradio.online/
Jan 31, 202159:32
Episode 2 - Wild Swimming with Victoria "Toe Dipper" Harper Gaunt and Nikki Wilson's Wisdom
Mind's Maternal Mental Health Resources: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-maternal-mental-health-problems/ ................
.......... Follow Nikki from Ten of Zen on social - www.instagram.com/tenofzen/ or www.facebook.com/tenofzen/
.......... Follow Victoria on social - www.instagram.com/toedipper78/ (its a private account though so you'll have to request to follow) - and you can donate here to her Daily January Dip fundraiser for Crisis www.justgiving.com/fundraising/victoria-gaunt1
.......... Follow Jo on social - www.instagram.com/mamas__matter/ or www.facebook.com/babymindfulharrogate
.......... Outdoor Swimming Society has a great deal of resources on how to get stared with wild swimming and lots of info on safety - www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/
.......... Follow Nikki from Ten of Zen on social - www.instagram.com/tenofzen/ or www.facebook.com/tenofzen/
.......... Follow Victoria on social - www.instagram.com/toedipper78/ (its a private account though so you'll have to request to follow) - and you can donate here to her Daily January Dip fundraiser for Crisis www.justgiving.com/fundraising/victoria-gaunt1
.......... Follow Jo on social - www.instagram.com/mamas__matter/ or www.facebook.com/babymindfulharrogate
.......... Outdoor Swimming Society has a great deal of resources on how to get stared with wild swimming and lots of info on safety - www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/
Jan 02, 202132:57
Episode 1 - Guilt-Free Self-Care
Exploring self care for mums and how to let go of any guilt we feel around taking time for ourselves.
MIND Maternal Mental Health information: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-maternal-mental-health-problems/
Thanks to my gorgeous guests Lisa, Lucy, Emma and Sam, here's their info so you can seek out more nuggets of wisdom from them: -
Lisa Florit, Coach and Mentor at Alto - https://www.alto.uk.com and https://www.instagram.com/lisaflorit_alto/ -
Lucy Orton, Success & Transformation Coach and host of The Resign and Shine podcast - https://www.instagram.com/lucyortoncoach/ -
Sam Croom, Thermomix Team Leader & Advisor - https://www.instagram.com/mammamix1/ -
Emma Noe, NHS Manager, Podiatry - https://twitter.com/emmnoe
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Nov 20, 202029:12
Introducing MAMAS TALK, The Podcast
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