Sisterhood, The Podcast

S1, *Bonus* Episode 12: Emma Edwards / Finding Your Mum Tribe

The final *bonus* episode of Season 1 of Sisterhood, The Podcast features Lucy's friend and fellow first time mum (FTM) Emma Edwards. After meeting on the app Peanut whilst both pregnant, Lucy and Emma discuss their new friendship and shared struggles over the past 12 months. Becoming a parent is huge adjustment, one that so many of us experience, but the 'village' that is so often spoken about is so rarely a reality for most of us, and finding solace and support in unlikely places is more commonplace than you may expect!  Emma discusses openly her fertility challenges, her journey to becoming a mother, and airs her hopes and dreams for the future.  This intimate conversation closes the first season of this podcast. It's been an eye-opening, but reassuring and comforting experience to know women are never alone in this massive journey we embark upon, if you are seeking out support or care, it is always out there, you just have to look a little harder to find it.  Until next season (maybe!)  Lx P.S. if you'd like to get in touch please contact me through the podcast contact link; whether you're a new mum and would like some words of wisdom, a business who'd like to work with me, or simply a podcast admirer, I'd love to hear from you!

S1, Episode 11: Debbie Bere / Sex Educator

Sex education is not just for young people. In this episode sexpert Debbie Bere talks about how she's not only educating our youth about sex, but also re-educating our population and squashing pre-existing ideas about sex and porn. Sex and relationships affect our everyday lives, but as a society we're still squeamish talking about it. From STI's and contraception, to discussing consent and boundaries with children, Debbie gives listeners an insight into her world of sex education. Debbie's instagram can be found here [https://www.instagram.com/sex.debbie/] Until next week! Lx

S1, Episode 10: Dr Jenna Brough / Perinatal Clinical Psychologist

Delving deep into perinatal mental health struggles, Dr Jenna gives listeners an overview of the complicated and often confusing headspace that you can find yourself in, pre and post birth. From postnatal depression, baby blues and anxiety, to mum guilt and matrescence, Lucy and Dr Jenna cover ground that is rarely covered in such a public forum. Both discussing their experience and offering support and guidance where possible, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the perinatal period. Dr Jenna's instagram can be found here [https://www.instagram.com/dr.jenna.psychologist/?hl=it] and her website can be found here [https://www.drjennapsychologist.com] Until next week (for our penultimate episode of Season 1!) Lx

S1, Episode 9: Clare Bourne / Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

Carrying a baby for 9 months can take its toll on your body, mentally, but physically too. Pelvic health physiotherapist Clare Bourne sheds some light on a number of difficulties and struggles a woman may face in the perinatal period and how her personal experience has allowed her to get a greater understanding of the impact this can have on our day to day lives. From commonly discussed (and often never explained!) terms such as prolapse, diastases recti and pelvic girdle pain, to symptoms and health concerns experienced day to day without even realising it...constipation, incontinence and back pain, in this episode Clare and Lucy cover it all. Available for private appointments in South West London, Clare is your go to clinician for pelvic health, today, tomorrow or next year! You can find Clare on instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/clarebournephysio/] We didn't discuss it in the podcast but Clare has written a book!! You are able to pre-order it here [https://amzn.to/3oFrEb6] Until next week!  Lx

S1, Episode 8: Hannah Clapham / Infant Sleep Specialist

Zombie or Martyr? You don't have to choose! This week Lucy speaks with Hannah Clapham from Little Nest Sleep. Discussing a more holistic approach to infant sleep, Hannah shares her personal experience and professional advice on how to get through those first weeks and months. Delving into how sleep (or lack of it) can impact how we feel about ourselves and our ability to parent, Lucy and Hannah share intimate thoughts and feelings relatable to any parent with young children. Hannah's instagram can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/littlenestsleep/reels/?ref=dtf.ru [https://www.instagram.com/littlenestsleep/reels/?ref=dtf.ru] Her podcast can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sleep-like-a-baby/id1566863544 [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sleep-like-a-baby/id1566863544] Her website can be found here: https://littlenest.uk [https://littlenest.uk] Hannah mentions a number of resources throughout this episode, they can be found here: - Kerry Secker, Care It Out: https://www.careitout.com [https://www.careitout.com] Safe sleep guidance: - The Lullaby Trust: https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk [https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk] - The NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/caring-for-a-newborn/reduce-the-risk-of-sudden-infant-death-syndrome/ [https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/caring-for-a-newborn/reduce-the-risk-of-sudden-infant-death-syndrome/] Until next week! Lx