Podcast

Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke

Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke is a leading UK women’s health podcast exploring the issues that shape women’s lives before, during and after motherhood. Hosted by former MP and birth trauma campaigner Theo Clarke, the series combines powerful personal stories with expert insight and national policy conversations.

Now entering its fifth series, the podcast has evolved from a groundbreaking initial focus on birth trauma into a wider platform addressing maternal mental health, pelvic health, returning to work after birth, pregnancy complications, fatherhood, family relationships, NHS maternity care and women’s long-term wellbeing.

Featuring campaigners, clinicians, researchers, policymakers and families, Breaking the Taboo is helping drive public conversation around some of the most overlooked and unspoken issues in women’s health.

If you would like to partner with the podcast, please contact Theo via her website contact form or apply to be a guest here.

 

News

Breaking the Taboo series 3, episode 8

This week our host, former MP and Chair of the UK Birth Trauma Inquiry in Parliament, Theo Clarke, is joined by Hannah Barnes, Investigations Editor at the New Statesman, to discuss their special investigation: “Britain’s Next Maternity Scandal?” – an in-depth look at the rising concerns around safe

Theo Clarke appears on The Ladder

Today, Theo Clarke can be heard on the latest episode of The Ladder, hosted by Cathy Newman. They talked about how Ms Clarke first became involved in campaigning, her route to becoming an MP and a mother, and her advice for any young women wanting to enter politics or public service.

Breaking the Taboo series two launches

I'm delighted to announce that Series Two of 'Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke' will launch this Thursday. I will continue to talk to inspirational women, discussing their stories, and highlighting how we can move forward from our birth trauma.

Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke, Episode 10

This week our host Theo is joined by Dr Jessica Heron, the Chief Executive of Action on Postpartum Psychosis, and an affected mother to provide some practical advice to help affected families. Topics that we discuss on the show include: what postpartum psychosis is; treatment; mother and baby u

Breaking the Taboo tops the charts!

Theo Clarke is delighted to announce that her new podcast ‘Breaking the Taboo’ has already reached the top 5 most listened to shows in the British health category, just 1 month after launching.Ms Clarke commented 'Thank you you so much to all of our listeners for downloading the show.

Press Release: Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke

In an emotional debate in the House of Commons in October 2023, Theo Clarke broke down in tears as she described being rushed into emergency surgery after the birth of her daughter, terrified she was going to die.She received a standing ovation and was amazed at the public response.

Podcast announcement and trailer

I am delighted to announce the launch of my podcast: 'Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke', kindly sponsored by Irwin Mitchell. It will launch in late January 2025 and will be found on Spotify and iTunes.