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Pt 1: Why This New Mum Admitted Herself Into a Psychiatric Hospital | Laura Guckian

May 4, 2026·33 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

8 years ago, when Laura Guckian should have been experiencing the happiest time of her life, she instead found herself in a psychiatric hospital away from her 10-month-old baby.In this powerful episode, she joins Dr Alex George to share what it was like spending 2 months in hospital, the shocking reason behind many suicidal thoughts amongst new mums and why the idea of a ‘good mum’ can be an unachievable ideal. Follow @MindMommyCoaching and listen to Momfessions.Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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