Zombiemum

Hello fellow Zombies! Been missing Zombiemum? Well, we're delighted to introduce We Were Always Here [bit.ly/wewerealwayshere] 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 [bit.ly/wewerealwayshere] Or search 'We were always here' in your favourite podcast app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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 [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 [http://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 [http://www.samaritans.org/] Recovery Advice on recovery sources across the United Kingdom. Website: https://www.recovery.org.uk [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 [http://www.ocduk.org/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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 [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 [http://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 [http://www.samaritans.org/] 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 [http://www.cruse.org.uk/home] 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/ [https://www.sariweb.org.uk/help-support/online-reporting-form/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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 [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 [http://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 [http://www.samaritans.org/] Association for Post Natal Illness Leading organisation providing support to people suffering from postnatal illness Website: https://apni.org [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 [http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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 [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 [http://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 [http://www.samaritans.org/] 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 [http://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 [http://www.youngminds.org.uk/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]