Episodes

  • Introducing: We Were Always Here

    Introducing: We Were Always Here
    Oct 14 2021
    Hello fellow Zombies! Been missing Zombiemum? Well, we're delighted to introduce We Were Always Here our new weekly documentary series - exploring the history of the UK AIDS pandemic from the perspective of those most marginalized communities. This is the first episode, introducing our host Marc Thompson, a lifelong activist diagnosed with HIV in 1986 at just 17 years old. He’ll be talking about his childhood, growing up as a black gay man in Brixton, as well as the impact of those first reports of a strange cancer that had begun to emerge from the US... These are stories of loss, activism, rage and resilience, and most importantly - community. We hope you enjoy! If you'd like to hear more follow the series here - bit.ly/wewerealwayshere Or search 'We were always here' in your favourite podcast app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Bryony Gordon | 'Everything is manageable'

    Bryony Gordon | 'Everything is manageable'
    Jun 7 2021
    In this episode, Laura talks to writer, podcaster and Telegraph columnist Bryony Gordon. They discuss Bryony’s experience coping with addiction as a parent, her journey of recovery, and living with OCD. CW: This podcast contains open, honest and often detailed discussions about mental health. This episode contains discussion of alcoholism, addiction and OCD. #Zombiemum is produced by Bea Duncan. It was mastered by Rob Fincham, with original music by Hugo White. The artwork is by Mars West. The Executive Producer is Hana Walker-Brown. RESOURCES: Action on Postpartum psychosis The national charity for women and families affected by postpartum psychosis. Website: https://www.app-network.org Mind Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems. Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm) Website: www.mind.org.uk Samaritans Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline) Website: www.samaritans.org.uk Recovery Advice on recovery sources across the United Kingdom. Website: https://www.recovery.org.uk Phone: 0203 553 0324 (24 hours) OCD UK A charity run by people with OCD, for people with OCD. Includes facts, news and treatments. Phone: 0333 212 7890 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) Website: www.ocduk.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Nikesh Shukla | 'Small pockets of joy'

    Nikesh Shukla | 'Small pockets of joy'
    May 31 2021
    In this episode, Laura talks to writer and podcaster Nikesh Shukla. They discuss the difficulties of raising tough topics with kids, processing grief while raising children and the impact of sleep deprivation. CW: This podcast contains open, honest and often detailed discussions about mental health. This episode contains discussion of greif and racism. #Zombiemum is produced by Bea Duncan. It was mastered by Rob Fincham, with original music by Hugo White. The artwork is by Mars West. The Executive Producer is Hana Walker-Brown. RESOURCES: Action on Postpartum psychosis The national charity for women and families affected by postpartum psychosis. Website: https://www.app-network.org Mind Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems. Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm) Website: www.mind.org.uk Samaritans Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline) Website: www.samaritans.org.uk Cruse Bereavement Care The leading national charity for bereaved people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Phone: 0808 808 1677 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) Website: www.cruse.org.uk Stand against Racism & Inequality Support for victims of any type of hate crime Phone: 0800 171 2272 (Reporting line) Website: https://www.sariweb.org.uk/help-support/online-reporting-form/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Bryony Kimmings | 'The mad woman route'

    Bryony Kimmings | 'The mad woman route'
    May 24 2021
    In this episode, Laura talks to live artist and theatre maker Bryony Kimmings. They discuss her birth experience, the trauma she faced afterwards with her own health and her son’s, and her recovery. CW: This podcast contains open, honest and often detailed discussions about mental health. This episode contains discussion of anxiety, psychosis and postnatal trauma. #Zombiemum is produced by Bea Duncan. It was mastered by Rob Fincham, with original music by Hugo White. The artwork is by Mars West. The Executive Producer is Hana Walker-Brown. RESOURCES: Action on Postpartum psychosis The national charity for women and families affected by postpartum psychosis. Website: https://www.app-network.org Mind Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems. Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm) Website: www.mind.org.uk Samaritans Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline) Website: www.samaritans.org.uk Association for Post Natal Illness Leading organisation providing support to people suffering from postnatal illness Website: https://apni.org Helpline: 0207 386 0868 (Weekdays 10am-2pm) Anxiety UK Charity providing support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition. Phone: 03444 775 774 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm) Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Lemn Sissay | 'Its name was care'

    Lemn Sissay | 'Its name was care'
    May 17 2021
    In this episode, Laura talks to BAFTA nominated International prize winning writer Lemn Sissay. They discuss his experience of being taken from his birth mother against her will and put into care, and the ways that this affected him and his views of family in later life. CW: This podcast contains open, honest and often detailed discussions about mental health. This episode contains discussion of depression and abuse in the care system. #Zombiemum is produced by Bea Duncan. It was mastered by Rob Fincham, with original music by Hugo White. The artwork is by Mars West. The Executive Producer is Hana Walker-Brown. RESOURCES: Action on Postpartum psychosis The national charity for women and families affected by postpartum psychosis. Website: https://www.app-network.org Mind Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems. Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm) Website: www.mind.org.uk Samaritans Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline) Website: www.samaritans.org.uk PAPYRUS Young suicide prevention society. Phone: HOPELINEUK 0800 068 4141 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 10pm, and 2pm to 10pm on weekends and bank holidays) Website: www.papyrus-uk.org YoungMinds Information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals. Phone: Parents' helpline 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm) Website: www.youngminds.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Hugo White | 'We're here now'

    Hugo White | 'We're here now'
    May 10 2021
    In this episode, Laura talks to her partner Hugo White, a musician, record producer and guitarist of band The Maccabees. They discuss the experience of having their first child Jet, how it was for Hugo when Laura was hospitalised with postpartum psychosis, and the ways they approached recovery together. CW: This podcast contains open, honest and often detailed discussions about mental health. This episode contains discussion of postpartum psychosis. #Zombiemum is produced by Bea Duncan. It was mastered by Rob Fincham, with original music by Hugo White. The artwork is by Mars West. The Executive Producer is Hana Walker-Brown. RESOURCES: Action on Postpartum psychosis The national charity for women and families affected by postpartum psychosis. Website: https://www.app-network.org Mind Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems. Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm) Website: www.mind.org.uk Samaritans Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline) Website: www.samaritans.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Remi Sadé | 'One day I’m gonna say yes’

    Remi Sadé | 'One day I’m gonna say yes’
    May 3 2021
    In this episode, Laura talks to writer Remi Sadé. They talk about Remi’s experience of becoming a parent while at university, her pre and perinatal mental health, and how she got her sleep back after pregnancy. CW: This podcast contains open, honest and often detailed discussions about mental health. This episode contains discussion of depression and abortion. #Zombiemum is produced by Bea Duncan. It was mastered by Ben Williams, with original music by Hugo White. The artwork is by Mars West. The Executive Producer is Hana Walker-Brown. RESOURCES: Action on Postpartum psychosis The national charity for women and families affected by postpartum psychosis. Website: https://www.app-network.org Mind Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems. Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm) Website: www.mind.org.uk Samaritans Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline) Website: www.samaritans.org.uk Association for Post Natal Illness Leading organisation providing support to people suffering from postnatal illness Website: https://apni.org Helpline: 0207 386 0868 (Weekdays 10am-2pm) MSI MSI is an international non-governmental organisation providing contraception and safe abortion services Website: https://www.msichoices.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Denise Welch | 'Sometimes the show doesn't have to f**king go on'

    Denise Welch | 'Sometimes the show doesn't have to f**king go on'
    Apr 26 2021
    In this episode, Laura talks to actress and television personality Denise Welch. They discuss her birth experiences, the effect it has on her mental health still, and public attitudes and perceptions of mental health. CW: This podcast contains open, honest and often detailed discussions about mental health. This episode contains discussion of depression, suicide and drug and alcohol use. #Zombiemum is produced by Bea Duncan. It was mastered by Rob Fincham, with original music by Hugo White. The artwork is by Mars West. The Executive Producer is Hana Walker-Brown. RESOURCES: Action on Postpartum psychosis The national charity for women and families affected by postpartum psychosis. Website: https://www.app-network.org Mind Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems. Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm) Website: www.mind.org.uk Samaritans Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline) Website: www.samaritans.org.uk Recovery Advice on recovery sources across the United Kingdom. Website: https://www.recovery.org.uk Phone: 0203 553 0324 (24 hours) Association for Post Natal Illness Leading organisation providing support to people suffering from postnatal illness Website: https://apni.org Helpline: 0207 386 0868 (Weekdays 10am-2pm) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins