The Motherhood Clinic

In this episode, we sit down with Dale Atkinson - former finance professional, cancer patient, writer, and founder - to talk about resilience and hope in the face of extraordinary adversity. In the space of a few weeks in late 2024, Dale received a terminal stage four cancer diagnosis, lost his mother, and found himself holding his family together while his partner recovered from her own cancer su...

In this episode, we welcome back Alexa Starks for the second part of our conversation about returning to work after maternity leave. Last time we talked about the leap from zero to one - this time we get into the shift from one to two kids, which Alexa describes as the harder transition by far. We explore what happens to your identity when you go from "me with a baby" to full parenting m...

You planned the birth. You researched the pregnancy. But what about the bit after? We talk with Alexa Starks, founder of Executive Moms, about what it really takes to return to work after your first baby. Alexa shares her own story of going into spontaneous labour with no handoff plan, coming back to a manager who said nothing, and figuring out the hard way that maternity leave is something you ca...

In this second conversation with Kathryn Lovewell, we get practical. Having explored the inner critic in our first episode, we turn to what it actually looks like to respond to yourself with kindness - not as a concept, but as a daily practice. We explore why self-compassion isn't self-indulgence but a genuine shift in how your mind and body function, why isolation quietly amplifies the critic...

In this first of two conversations with Kathryn Lovewell, self-compassion coach and founder of the Kind Mind Academy, we explore the inner critic — that background voice so many of us have learned to tune out, or worse, accept as truth. This episode is about awareness: understanding what that voice is, where it comes from, and why it tends to get louder in motherhood. We get into why trying to sil...

Once you know the risk, what do you actually do with that information? In this episode, we get into the practical side of managing blood pressure after birth — from how often to monitor, which devices to trust, and what the numbers mean, to the limits of wearables and where the science is heading. We also explore why cardiovascular disease remains the number one killer of women worldwide, how syst...

One in ten pregnant women develops high blood pressure during pregnancy — but what happens after the baby arrives is where the system too often falls short. In this episode, we explore why postnatal hypertension is one of the most commonly missed windows in maternal care, how it can present silently with no obvious symptoms, and why the grey zone of responsibility after discharge leaves so many wo...

In this episode, we talk with Claudia Radu, founder of Circe, the first digital platform connecting women to online group therapy. With an estimated 1 million women on NHS waitlists and wait times stretching up to 18 months, accessible mental health support has never been more urgent – especially for new mothers navigating isolation, hormonal shifts, and the weight of unmet expectations. We explor...

Pregnancy after loss doesn’t end when the baby arrives. For many women, that’s when the emotional weight finally surfaces. In this episode writer and advocate Seetal Savla shares her full journey through miscarriage, IVF, donor conception, pregnancy after loss, and early motherhood - including the parts that are rarely spoken about. We explore: Pregnancy after loss - anxiety, fear, and living with...

Parenting isn’t just about raising children - it’s also about coming face to face with yourself. In this episode of The Motherhood Clinic Podcast , parenting coach Shilpa joins us for an honest, thoughtful conversation about emotional triggers, boundaries, and what it really means to parent with intention. We explore how children’s big emotions can surface unresolved feelings in parents, why moder...

Postnatal recovery looks very different around the world. In many cultures, food isn’t just nourishment, it’s part of healing. In Part 2 of our conversation with Lucy Lam, we explore Chinese confinement foods and the principles behind them; from “hot vs cold” to why recovery is often split into two distinct phases after birth. Lucy shares how these traditions show up across Asia, and what it looks...

Chinese postnatal confinement is a 4–6 week tradition centred on rest, community support, and warming foods. It’s a practice that has existed for hundreds of years across East and Southeast Asia - but one that many people in the UK may never have heard of. In this episode, we speak to a good friend and confinement cook Lucy Lam , who grew up seeing confinement as an old-fashioned idea… until she t...

Before we begin, a gentle note: this episode touches on postnatal mental health, including depression and loss. Please take care while listening, and reach out for support if you need it. Postnatal depression and other perinatal mental health conditions affect far more families than we often talk about — across cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. In this episode, we’re joined by Hamish Magoffi...

What if health isn’t just about medicine, but also about connection? In this episode, pharmacist and NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Arun Nadarasa joins us to talk about social prescribing — an approach that shifts healthcare from treating symptoms to understanding the person behind them. We explore how loneliness, isolation and lack of support can shape postnatal health, and why connection, movement, a...

In this conversation, Namrata Rastogi, a GP and Chief Medical Officer at 101 Gen AI, shares her insights on the journey of motherhood, focusing on what expectant mothers should know before, during, and after pregnancy. She discusses the importance of prenatal vitamins, tracking ovulation, and mental health, as well as the challenges faced during early pregnancy and the postpartum period. The conve...

Feeling lost in the noise on women’s health? In this episode, Lauren Redfern (Executive Director & Founder, Hormonally) joins us to unpack how algorithms, culture and community shape what mothers see - and how to get back to trusted care. We cover the rise of misinformation, why the experience of care matters, and practical self-advocacy tools you can use in real appointments. You’ll learn: 3...

New mums don’t need a “bounce back” plan. You need something kind, doable, and honest. In this episode, we sit down with women’s strength coach Nancy Best (Ladies Who Crunch) to map four common postnatal profiles - anxious, high-performing, overwhelmed, and nature-led - and match each with realistic ways to move. From breathwork and walking clubs to short strength sessions with compound movements,...

In this conversation, Nancy Best - founder of female fitness community Ladies Who Crunch - discusses the importance of exercise for new mothers, addressing common myths and misconceptions surrounding postnatal fitness. The podcast emphasises the holistic benefits of exercise beyond aesthetics, the challenges new mothers face in returning to fitness, and practical advice for navigating their journe...

Motherhood has a way of showing you what you can - and can’t - control. In this episode, we sit down with Jess Somauroo – founder, healthtech leader, and new mum – for an honest conversation about surrender, acceptance, and the reality of balancing business and baby. Jess opens up about:- Why surrender was the biggest lesson she’s learned as a new mother- The tension between control, perfectionism...

Women’s health is not a niche - it’s 51% of the population’s health. In this episode, we speak with Jess Somauroo, co-founder of SomX, about the state of the HealthTech industry and why Women’s Health is still not being treated as a priority; by innovators, investors, and policymakers. Jess shares her unique perspective on the state of HealthTech today - leading communications for some of the most...

In this conversation, Dr. Michelle Frank discusses the importance of community for new mothers, exploring the unique needs and experiences that shape their journey. She highlights the value of both digital and physical communities, the role of experts, and the cultural perspectives that influence motherhood. The discussion also delves into the challenges of navigating community dynamics, the signi...

What does it mean to be a dad today? In this episode, we sit down with Matt Lo; entrepreneur, father, and founder of The Dad Table - for a discussion on modern fatherhood, identity shifts, and the quiet power of being heard. Matt shares his journey from running multiple businesses to stepping back and building a life around what really matters to him: connection, presence, and purpose. We talk abo...

🎙️ Episode 1: Learning to Self-Advocate In our first ever episode of The Motherhood Clinic podcast, we speak with Charlotte Brown - brand strategist, startup founder, and mum of two - about what it really takes to find your voice in early Motherhood. She shares her experience of navigating a difficult first pregnancy, including a late diagnosis of hyperemesis and the internal struggle to speak up...