EPISODE · Nov 14, 2025 · 49 MIN
Breaking the Silence on Postnatal Depression
from The Motherhood Clinic · host The Motherhood Clinic
Before we begin, a gentle note: this episode touches on postnatal mental health, including depression and loss. Please take care while listening, and reach out for support if you need it.Postnatal depression and other perinatal mental health conditions affect far more families than we often talk about — across cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. In this episode, we’re joined by Hamish Magoffin, founder of the PAM Foundation, to explore why these issues remain so difficult to speak about and what can be done to change that.We unpack the stigma, the spectrum of experiences beyond the “baby blues,” and why support for both mothers and partners is essential. Drawing on personal experience and his work across the UK, Thailand, and the US, Hamish shares thoughtful insights into how awareness, care, and research can create a better start to parenthood — for everyone involved.Whether you’re a new parent, supporting one, or simply want to understand this space better, this is a conversation for you.00:00 Trailer01:24 Introduction: Hamish and PAM Foundation05:29 Pillar 1: Awareness and Education12:47 Signs to seek help18:14 The value of dealing with trauma - even years later19:49 Initiatives to Raise Awareness22:43 Cultural Differences to PPD: Thai, UK, US28:11 Learning to Talk about Our Struggles33:03 Pillar 2: Care37:37 The Role of Carers41:30 Pillar 3: ResearchResources mentioned in this episode:PAM Foundation (Pranaiya & Arthur Magoffin Foundation): https://pamfoundation.orgMaternal Mental Health Alliance (UK): https://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/Postpartum Support International (Global / US-based): https://postpartum.net/NHS: Symptoms of Postnatal Depression: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-natal-depression/symptoms/
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Before we begin, a gentle note: this episode touches on postnatal mental health, including depression and loss. Please take care while listening, and reach out for support if you need it.Postnatal depression and other perinatal mental health conditions affect far more families than we often talk about — across cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. In this episode, we’re joined by Hamish Magoffin, founder of the PAM Foundation, to explore why these issues remain so difficult to speak about and what can be done to change that.We unpack the stigma, the spectrum of experiences beyond the “baby blues,” and why support for both mothers and partners is essential. Drawing on personal experience and his work across the UK, Thailand, and the US, Hamish shares thoughtful insights into how awareness, care, and research can create a better start to parenthood — for everyone involved.Whether you’re a new parent, supporting one, or simply want to understand this space better, this is a conversation for you.00:00 Trailer01:24 Introduction: Hamish and PAM Foundation05:29 Pillar 1: Awareness and Education12:47 Signs to seek help18:14 The value of dealing with trauma - even years later19:49 Initiatives to Raise Awareness22:43 Cultural Differences to PPD: Thai, UK, US28:11 Learning to Talk about Our Struggles33:03 Pillar 2: Care37:37 The Role of Carers41:30 Pillar 3: ResearchResources mentioned in this episode:PAM Foundation (Pranaiya & Arthur Magoffin Foundation): https://pamfoundation.orgMaternal Mental Health Alliance (UK): https://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/Postpartum Support International (Global / US-based): https://postpartum.net/NHS: Symptoms of Postnatal Depression: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-natal-depression/symptoms/
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