Intrusive Thoughts, Recovery & Parenting Post Birth Trauma | Series 3, Episode 6

Описание: This week our host, former MP and bestselling author Theo Clarke, is joined by Meg Murray Jones, founder of Postpartum Plan, and Zara Kadir, Child, Adolescent, Adult & Family Psychotherapist and founder of The Therapy Shed, to discuss intrusive thoughts, recovery and parenting after birth trauma.

Topics that we discuss on the show include: why intrusive thoughts happen; what’s normal and what might be a sign that the body is stuck in trauma; the physical impact of intrusive thoughts; regulating your emotions as a parent; boundaries with your thoughts and your children; the role of shame and silence; and practical ways to support recovery, including breath and body work, compassion, and therapy.

Biographies
Meg Murray Jones
Meg is a reflexologist, breath-work practitioner and mum of three. Her first traumatic birth in 2016 led her to create Postpartum Plan to support new parents with their emotional and physical recovery postpartum. The foundation of her work is to raise awareness of the postpartum period and parents' nervous system health after birth through corporate employee benefit inclusion, HR training and employee coaching.

Zara Kadir
Zara Kadir is a Child, Adolescent, Adult & Family Psychotherapist and the founder of The Therapy Shed - a space dedicated to helping families understand emotions, strengthen relationships and find calm in the chaos of modern parenting. With two MAs in Psychotherapy and years of clinical experience, Zara blends evidence-based practice with real-life parenting insight. She shares compassionate, down-to-earth guidance with her growing online community, helping parents and children feel seen, supported and understood.

Resources:
www.the-therapy-shed.co.uk
www.postpartumplan.co.uk

Instagram: @postpartumplan

Instagram: @the.therapy.shed

DISCLAIMER:
This show is not intended to be medical advice – please seek advice from a GP or doctor.

Website:
www.theo-clarke.org.uk/podcast
@theoclarkemp

Breaking The Taboo production team:
Producer: Natasha Feroze
Researchers: Max Austin and Elliott Malik
Designer: Emily Ryder
Social Media: Bella Carter
Studio Manager: Adam Woodward
Studio: Studio 55, part of Wolfe Power Club

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