Dr. Bronagh Fitzpatrick is a Clinical and Health Psychologist with extensive experience across public healthcare systems. Known online as "The Parental Psychologist," she uses her platform to share practical, evidence-based guidance on child development, parenting, and co-regulation tools for managing both parent and child nervous systems.

Following the high-profile Lindsay Clancy case in the U.S., where severe postpartum mental health conditions were placed under an intense global spotlight, we thought it was a critical time to open up a broader discussion on maternal mental health. This tragic case sparked worldwide conversations and raised urgent questions about how we identify, understand, and handle extreme postpartum conditions—most notably the sharp distinction between postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. With so much fear, confusion, and stigma surrounding these topics, we wanted to break down what is actually happening psychologically and biologically during the postpartum period, how early warning signs are often missed, and how we can better support mothers and families when a crisis strikes.

https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/postnatal-depression/getting-help/

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.

Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.

And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/

Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!

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Families navigating serious childhood illness often say they feel invisible. While there is some excellent parenting and mental health content available, much of it doesn't quite fit the realities of hospital admissions, medical uncertainty, repeated procedures, or the unique challenges of supporting well siblings. It can be an incredibly isolating experience.

Dr. Katherine Nunn (aka @drkatherinewrites) is a Senior NHS Clinical Psychologist, Co-Director of Clinical Psychology Collective, and the parent of a child with congenital heart disease. Her clinical and lived experience has led Katherine to develop a particular interest in the psychological impact of serious childhood illness on the whole family, especially the often-overlooked experiences of parents and well siblings.

You can find out more about Katherine and her week here https://drkatherinewrites.co.uk/

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.

Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.

And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/

Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!

Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way.

Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.

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Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytails

The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

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Dr Rhona Stallard, lecturer and researcher in early childhood education, and founder of The Play Lab. Today she talks to Stef about how to encourage independent play, how to set up your play space and how to notice where your little one may get 'stuck'.

You can find Dr Rhona on Instagram @the_play_lab_

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.

Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com.

And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/

Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!

Thanks for listening to the podcast, I hope it helps in some way.

Please tell a friend or share an episode or Follow/ Subscribe/Review so I can keep continue to produce free and essential parenting content.

Want to ask a question or suggest a guest? Email themummind@gmail.com

Join us on Instagram:

Stef: @kinderama @irishfairytails

The Mum Mind: @themummindpodcast

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