The Motherhood Clinic

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...