Dear Mum, it’s Milly Griffin: ‘Remove what’s removable’… the GP advice that changed everything
Dear MumShow Notes
Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of maternal mental health, burnout, anxiety, depression and postnatal depression, including seeking support from a GP.
To the mums who feel like they’re “fine” right up until they’re suddenly… not - this one’s for you.
This week I’m joined by one of my closest friends, who I met through motherhood, and is one of the most honest people I know (even when it’s messy)… Milly Griffin.
This is the kind of conversation that feels like a voice note from the friend who won’t sugarcoat it, but will make you feel less alone.
Milly takes us right into the moment she realised something had shifted. Not a dramatic breakdown - more like a slow build of pressure, tears that wouldn’t stop, and a body that started waving a massive red flag.
We talk about what it’s like to carry the mental load for so long that “overwhelmed” feels normal… and how hard it can be to admit you need help when you’re used to being the one who gets on with it.
We also get practical. What helped in the thick of it; from the GP appointment that changed everything, to the decision to take sick leave (and the fear of telling work), to the small everyday resets that brought her back to herself.
It’s honest, it’s funny in parts (because what else can you do), and it’s full of that deep exhale feeling of hearing someone say: me too.
I really hope that if you need it right now, this helps you feel seen.
And if you’re in need of a little extra support, we’ve listed some online resources below: Mental Health UK - https://mentalhealth-uk.org/burnout/ Mental Health Foundation - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/articles/burnout-signs-causes-and-ways-recover New episodes every Thursday - hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss one ✨
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