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

About this episode

Laura Guckian shares her experience of spending two months in a psychiatric hospital after becoming a new mum.

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 @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle : the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Dr Alex George

Guest: Laura Guckian

Topics covered

• mental health
• new motherhood
• psychiatric hospital
• suicidal thoughts
• motherhood ideals

Keywords

• psychiatric hospital
• new mum
• mental health
• suicidal thoughts
• motherhood

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MindMommyCoaching, Mettle, Acast

Products: Am I Normal?, Happy Habits

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