# Pt 1: Why This New Mum Admitted Herself Into a Psychiatric Hospital | Laura Guckian

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Podcast: [Figuring It Out](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stompcast-5575398)
Published: 2026-05-04T00:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2032

## Resource

8 years ago, when Laura Guckian should have been experiencing the happiest time of her life, she instead found herself in a psychiatric hospital away from her 10-month-old baby. In this powerful episode, she joins Dr Alex George to share what it was like spending 2 months in hospital, the shocking reason behind many suicidal thoughts amongst new mums and why the idea of a ‘good mum’ can be an unachievable ideal.  Follow @MindMommyCoaching and listen to Momfessions . Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now!  Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle : the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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