{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64c105ce6e0909001188b2c1/671a5e2188b02e61c7b1f656?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Pt 1: What Being a Parent is Really Like | Mother Pukka, Anna Whitehouse","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64c105ce6e0909001188b2c1/1729781138249-afa934a0-f214-426c-84b3-e21390eeffd2.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Anna Whitehouse, aka Mother Pukka, is a broadcaster, journalist and campaigner who is a leading voice for all parents in the UK.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Anna joins Dr Alex George to discuss the reality parenting has on your mental health and why it’s integral everyone has an understanding, whether they have children or not.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In part 1, Anna explains the stark difference of attitudes around maternity in the UK and abroad; she shares tips on how to be a great team with your partner when you have a newborn baby and the driving force behind her incredible FlexAppeal campaign.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Follow <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mother_pukka/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@mother_pukka</a></p><p><br></p><p>You can find support for postpartum depression at <a href=\"https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/useful-contacts/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.mind.org.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thestompcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@thestompcast</a></p><p><br></p><p>To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book <a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mind-Manual-BESTSELLER-Fitness-Everyone/dp/1783254904\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Mind Manual</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://bemettle.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Download Mettle</a>: the mental fitness app for men</p>","author_name":"Dr Alex George"}