From Farley’s Rusks to BBC Awards: The Big Hug Behind Support 2gether

Season 4 of Fill Ur Cuppa kicks off with laughter, honesty, nerves, and one incredible story of resilience. Mrs. O and Una are joined by Support 2gether chairperson Lyndsey Gormley for a heartfelt conversation about motherhood, mental health, community, and finding strength in the chaos.From completing a nursing degree with three children at home, to stepping into the role of chairperson for one of Northern Ireland’s most loved maternal mental health charities, Lyndsey shares the reality behind balancing family life, study, work, and purpose.The conversation also reflects on Support 2gether’s emotional journey to winning the BBC Make a Difference Award 2025 — from terrifying live radio interviews and national TV appearances to celebrating the power of lived experience, friendship, humour, and showing struggling mums they are never alone.This episode is full of warmth, funny moments, behind-the-scenes chaos, cheesy jokes, and the heart of what Support 2gether calls “The Big Hug.”A powerful reminder that healing happens one conversation at a time — and nobody should have to walk motherhood alone.✨ In this episode:Balancing motherhood, study, and nursingThe reality of perinatal mental healthBehind the scenes of the BBC award winWhy lived experience mattersFriendship, community, and finding your voiceThe humour that helps people copePut the kettle on, fill your cuppa, and join the conversation.