Listen "S2E1: Becky Barnicoat: ‘Cry when the Baby Cries' - depicting the raw, uncensored and real nature of motherhood"
Episode Synopsis
Welcome to the second series of The Maternal Journal podcast - a deep dive into the power of journaling and creativity to support mental health and wellbeing through pregnancy, birth and parenting - hosted by Maternal Journal founder, artist, writer and midwife, Laura Godfrey-Isaacs. This new series focuses on graphic novels and illustrated books, and we have some amazing guests who share their work and thoughts with us. Every podcast includes reflections from our guests on the relationship between motherhood and creativity and tips on how to boost your journaling practice.In this episode, we're joined by cartoonist and writer Becky Barnicoat whose recent graphic memoir, ‘Cry when the Baby Cries’, is described as ‘The most accurate account of becoming a parent I have ever read’ by Philippa Perry. Her daily cartoons in publications such as The Guardian and Buzzfeed offer a candid and often hilarious glimpse into the emotional landscape of motherhood. 📱Connect with Becky Barnicoat⚡Follow Maternal Journal on Instagram🌐Check out the Maternal Journal website💬 Connect with our host, Laura Godfrey-Isaacs🎙️ An OG Podcasts Ltd production
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