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Planet Mothood Podcast

Your go-to podcast for navigating the unique planet of Motherhood. Hosted by postnatal health expert Dr. Oscar Serrallach, this series explores the physical, emotional, and mental challenges and joys of parenting, with science-backed insights and practical advice. From postnatal recovery to thriving as a Mother, join us for inspiring conversations and expert guidance to support your journey. 

Let's Talk About Postnatal Rage anger guilt overwhelm postnatal depletion rage Dec 12, 2025

Let’s talk about Postnatal Rage.

In clinical practice, one thing has become increasingly clear: 

Postnatal rage is rarely random. 

It is one of the clearest early signs that a mother’s physiology i...

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The Hidden Cognitive Load of Motherhood motherhood postpartum depletion stress Dec 07, 2025

Modern motherhood carries a form of cognitive strain that rarely gets named — but it has profound effects on how mothers feel, cope, and function day to day. 

In cognitive neuroscience, every time th...

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Spiritual Meditation & Maternal Stress latest research meditation spirituality Nov 30, 2025

Research into maternal wellbeing is moving quickly, and every so often a study emerges that genuinely shifts how we think about support in pregnancy.

A major 2025 review analysed 38 trials involving ...

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The Supermum Myth and Expectations of What a Mother Should Be motherhood Nov 22, 2025

 A mother’s default mode network rewires after birth—shifting her sense of self, identity, and focus.

On top of that profound adjustment, she’s also contending with something external: 

The myth of ...

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Sleep deprivation is no joke (and mothers pay the price) motherhood parenthood sleep sleep deprivation Oct 23, 2025

When you don’t get enough sleep—especially when you’re woken during deep, restorative sleep—it affects everything: your mood, memory, body, and relationships. 

You might look back at your twenties an...

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What Traditional Cultures Understood About the Postpartum (and we forgot) ancient wisdom postpartum depletion Oct 18, 2025

 

When I first began researching postnatal depletion, I realised very quickly that the answers I needed weren’t going to be found  in medical textbooks.

Postnatal depletion isn’t only biological.

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Inflammation in Pregnancy and Postpartum inflammation Oct 09, 2025

When people hear the word inflammation, they often think of swelling, redness, or heat after an injury. But not all inflammation is visible. In pregnancy, it’s not only normal — it’s essential.

A hea...

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Understanding Birth Trauma: Insights with Dr Sharon Dekel birth birth trauma ptsd May 08, 2025

In this conversation, Dr. Sharon Dekel, a leading researcher in birth trauma and PTSD, discusses her journey into this field, the incidence of birth trauma, and the psychological impact it has on moth...

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