Happy Mum Happy Baby

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains explicit discussion surrounding issues including depression, postpartum psychosis and suicidal thoughts. This may prove a difficult listen for some and if you feel that listening may affect you negatively then please choose another episode.

This week Giovanna sits down with Jade Lloyd for a powerful and deeply personal interview about her experience with postpartum psychosis. Jade tells Gi about her traumatic birth during COVID-19, followed by a descent into severe postpartum psychosis that required her being admitted to a mother and baby unit and sectioned.

Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that requires immediate intervention. If you are worried about yourself or a loved one it’s important to speak to a health professional such as a GP, midwife or health visitor. If it's an emergency and you don’t feel safe, call 999 or go straight to A&E.

If Jade’s story has resonated with you and you need help or support, please don’t hesitate to use the resources below:

Action on Postpartum Psychosis https://www.app-network.org/
Pandas https://pandasfoundation.org.uk/
Samaritans https://www.samaritans.org
Mind UK https://www.mind.org.uk/

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This week, Giovanna is joined by the brilliantly funny reality star and mum of three, Charlotte Dawson!

Charlotte opens up to Gi about honouring her dad Les Dawson’s memory at home, alongside her mission to champion body positivity for women everywhere.

A hilarious, honest, and slightly chaotic episode — enjoy!
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This week on Happy Mum Happy Baby, Giovanna chats with the brilliant Lou Beckett!

Lou opens up about the pressures of breastfeeding, and shares how she and her husband Rob navigated the all-too-real 'roommate phase' during their early days of parenthood.

She also talks about the mental load of being the 'default parent': the one who keeps family life ticking, from organising clubs and parties to taking on the emotional and administrative side of home life.

Lou's book Lessons From a Default Parent is available for preorder now!
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National treasure of stage and screen Denise Van Outen joins Giovanna this week!

Denise and Gi chat about their stagey childhoods and the impact motherhood has had on their careers in the performing arts.

Plus, Denise opens up about her relationship with ex-partner Lee Mead and how they successfully co-parent their daughter, Betsy.
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This week, Giovanna is joined by manifestation expert and two-time Sunday Times bestselling author, Roxie Nafousi!

Roxie opens up about her turbulent past with addiction and the powerful journey of finding sobriety when she became pregnant.

Roxie also tells Gi about manifesting and the simple steps you can take now to shape the life you want later. You can check out Roxie’s guided visualisation for future-self and retirement here.
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