Maggie Gordon-Walker
@maggiegordonwalker.bsky.social
Writer | Speaker | Performer | Advocate | fond of a bon mot. #TheArchers grumbler.
#SecretLifeOfMothers 📕 & 🎙️
Big Issue Changemaker & Social Enterprise UK Women’s Champion.
https://maggiegordon-walker.com/
Founder
@mothersuncovered.bsky.social
#SecretLifeOfMothers 📕 & 🎙️
Big Issue Changemaker & Social Enterprise UK Women’s Champion.
https://maggiegordon-walker.com/
Founder
@mothersuncovered.bsky.social
#ChildrenInNeed Children need happy, healthy parents in order to thrive. And mothers especially need support for their mental & emotional wellbeing.
It would mean so much to our small charity @mothersuncovered.bsky.social
to receive any donations, however small
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It would mean so much to our small charity @mothersuncovered.bsky.social
to receive any donations, however small
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November 14, 2025 at 2:21 PM
#ChildrenInNeed Children need happy, healthy parents in order to thrive. And mothers especially need support for their mental & emotional wellbeing.
It would mean so much to our small charity @mothersuncovered.bsky.social
to receive any donations, however small
mothersuncovered.com/how-you-can-...
It would mean so much to our small charity @mothersuncovered.bsky.social
to receive any donations, however small
mothersuncovered.com/how-you-can-...
Delighted to share our latest episode of The Secret Life of Mothers podcast. I interview award-winning filmmaker Ida Melum, who has created a vibrant & powerful short ‘#OvaryActing’ in which the central character is deciding whether to have kids, being besieged by family members and her own ovary!
November 13, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Delighted to share our latest episode of The Secret Life of Mothers podcast. I interview award-winning filmmaker Ida Melum, who has created a vibrant & powerful short ‘#OvaryActing’ in which the central character is deciding whether to have kids, being besieged by family members and her own ovary!
Reposted by Maggie Gordon-Walker
@maggiegordonwalker.bsky.social credits the confidence and connections gained through our spokesperson training programme with enabling Mothers Uncovered to influence national policy.
Read more below
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Read more below
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November 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
@maggiegordonwalker.bsky.social credits the confidence and connections gained through our spokesperson training programme with enabling Mothers Uncovered to influence national policy.
Read more below
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Read more below
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Today marks the start of #BabyLossAwarenessWeek.
Two years ago, I spoke to the inspirational Ali Norell for The Secret Life Of Mothers podcast who sadly lost her baby daughter suddenly at 4 months, which is every parent’s darkest nightmare.
#secretlifeofmothers #podcast
Two years ago, I spoke to the inspirational Ali Norell for The Secret Life Of Mothers podcast who sadly lost her baby daughter suddenly at 4 months, which is every parent’s darkest nightmare.
#secretlifeofmothers #podcast
October 9, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Today marks the start of #BabyLossAwarenessWeek.
Two years ago, I spoke to the inspirational Ali Norell for The Secret Life Of Mothers podcast who sadly lost her baby daughter suddenly at 4 months, which is every parent’s darkest nightmare.
#secretlifeofmothers #podcast
Two years ago, I spoke to the inspirational Ali Norell for The Secret Life Of Mothers podcast who sadly lost her baby daughter suddenly at 4 months, which is every parent’s darkest nightmare.
#secretlifeofmothers #podcast
What does a good maternal mental health service look like? In my opinion it’s critical to have peer-led spaces where mothers can discuss their #matrescence and the realities of motherhood in an honest way without fear of repercussions. @mothersuncovered.bsky.social
@mindfulmatrescence.bsky.social
@mindfulmatrescence.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
What does a good maternal mental health service look like? In my opinion it’s critical to have peer-led spaces where mothers can discuss their #matrescence and the realities of motherhood in an honest way without fear of repercussions. @mothersuncovered.bsky.social
@mindfulmatrescence.bsky.social
@mindfulmatrescence.bsky.social
At the #LabourConference2025 I will be attending this roundtable event bringing together experts, parliamentarians, campaigners and clinicians to discuss maternal mental health services in the UK.
My focus, as ever, to shine a spotlight on the need for peer-led services.
My focus, as ever, to shine a spotlight on the need for peer-led services.
September 29, 2025 at 11:17 AM
At the #LabourConference2025 I will be attending this roundtable event bringing together experts, parliamentarians, campaigners and clinicians to discuss maternal mental health services in the UK.
My focus, as ever, to shine a spotlight on the need for peer-led services.
My focus, as ever, to shine a spotlight on the need for peer-led services.
The regulators are not being included in the investigation into maternity care? That’s like having a ship without a rudder. Beyond insulting for the families involved and for mothers we work with @mothersuncovered.bsky.social
who have suffered. #maternityinvestigation #BBCRadio4Today
who have suffered. #maternityinvestigation #BBCRadio4Today
September 15, 2025 at 7:44 AM
The regulators are not being included in the investigation into maternity care? That’s like having a ship without a rudder. Beyond insulting for the families involved and for mothers we work with @mothersuncovered.bsky.social
who have suffered. #maternityinvestigation #BBCRadio4Today
who have suffered. #maternityinvestigation #BBCRadio4Today
For #WorldSuicidePreventionDay a piece I wrote about the recent #EmergencyAlerts and how so many members of society are flagging their OWN emergency alerts, ie their mental health, which are not heeded.
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UK Alerts - What's Your Emergency...?
Last weekend saw another Emergency Alert test in the UK; a government service that brought a loud beeping noise to all smartphones. I’d been driving up to Blackpool a week or so prior to this, n
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September 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
For #WorldSuicidePreventionDay a piece I wrote about the recent #EmergencyAlerts and how so many members of society are flagging their OWN emergency alerts, ie their mental health, which are not heeded.
mothersuncovered.com/uk-alerts-wh...
mothersuncovered.com/uk-alerts-wh...
This Monday was Mums Equal Pay Day, nearly 3 months earlier than Equal Pay Day. Working mothers earn around £302 less every week than working fathers. It’s often not even viable for mothers to work due to childcare fees. Their knowledge and experience is wasted. #workingmothers
September 3, 2025 at 10:29 PM
This Monday was Mums Equal Pay Day, nearly 3 months earlier than Equal Pay Day. Working mothers earn around £302 less every week than working fathers. It’s often not even viable for mothers to work due to childcare fees. Their knowledge and experience is wasted. #workingmothers
The birth rate is falling, yet people can’t afford to have children…🤷🏻♀️
Most families have barely enough money for basics.
And rushing mothers back to work (as if looking after a baby isn’t work 🙄) isn’t helping.
To help families & therefore help society, there needs to be investment to support them.
Most families have barely enough money for basics.
And rushing mothers back to work (as if looking after a baby isn’t work 🙄) isn’t helping.
To help families & therefore help society, there needs to be investment to support them.
August 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The birth rate is falling, yet people can’t afford to have children…🤷🏻♀️
Most families have barely enough money for basics.
And rushing mothers back to work (as if looking after a baby isn’t work 🙄) isn’t helping.
To help families & therefore help society, there needs to be investment to support them.
Most families have barely enough money for basics.
And rushing mothers back to work (as if looking after a baby isn’t work 🙄) isn’t helping.
To help families & therefore help society, there needs to be investment to support them.
August 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
See below for slice of heaven clip from the mountains in Portugal - goat bells and a choir drifting up from the valley. Truly stupendous.
July 24, 2025 at 6:55 AM
See below for slice of heaven clip from the mountains in Portugal - goat bells and a choir drifting up from the valley. Truly stupendous.
Thank you to ABC magazine for publishing my piece about the importance of #matrescence for mothers and their families.
At @mothersuncovered.bsky.social we know how helpful an understanding of matrescence is for #mothers’ wellbeing.
ABC is a brilliant free resource for families in #Brighton & Sussex
At @mothersuncovered.bsky.social we know how helpful an understanding of matrescence is for #mothers’ wellbeing.
ABC is a brilliant free resource for families in #Brighton & Sussex
July 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Thank you to ABC magazine for publishing my piece about the importance of #matrescence for mothers and their families.
At @mothersuncovered.bsky.social we know how helpful an understanding of matrescence is for #mothers’ wellbeing.
ABC is a brilliant free resource for families in #Brighton & Sussex
At @mothersuncovered.bsky.social we know how helpful an understanding of matrescence is for #mothers’ wellbeing.
ABC is a brilliant free resource for families in #Brighton & Sussex
You can also support us at no cost to yourself through Easyfundraising ➡️ mothersuncovered.com/how-you-can-...
@mothersuncovered.bsky.social
@mothersuncovered.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
You can also support us at no cost to yourself through Easyfundraising ➡️ mothersuncovered.com/how-you-can-...
@mothersuncovered.bsky.social
@mothersuncovered.bsky.social
July 5, 2025 at 7:02 AM
On this episode of the @mothersuncovered.bsky.social #secretlifeofmothers #podcast, I speak to the fabulous Daisie Lane.
As Daisie says, it’s been five years since the #pandemic #lockdowns.
So many were affected, but many don’t know what #mothers went through
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As Daisie says, it’s been five years since the #pandemic #lockdowns.
So many were affected, but many don’t know what #mothers went through
open.spotify.com/episode/6f45...
Motherhood in Lockdown
The Secret Life of Mothers · Episode
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June 26, 2025 at 9:52 PM
On this episode of the @mothersuncovered.bsky.social #secretlifeofmothers #podcast, I speak to the fabulous Daisie Lane.
As Daisie says, it’s been five years since the #pandemic #lockdowns.
So many were affected, but many don’t know what #mothers went through
open.spotify.com/episode/6f45...
As Daisie says, it’s been five years since the #pandemic #lockdowns.
So many were affected, but many don’t know what #mothers went through
open.spotify.com/episode/6f45...
Once again, @mothersuncovered.bsky.social is desperately seeking funding in order to help #mothers experiencing #birthtrauma, anxiety & isolation. Every £ is gratefully received, you can also support via Easyfundraising/entering our lottery. Thanks 🙏 #matrescence
mothersuncovered.com/how-you-can-...
mothersuncovered.com/how-you-can-...
June 18, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Once again, @mothersuncovered.bsky.social is desperately seeking funding in order to help #mothers experiencing #birthtrauma, anxiety & isolation. Every £ is gratefully received, you can also support via Easyfundraising/entering our lottery. Thanks 🙏 #matrescence
mothersuncovered.com/how-you-can-...
mothersuncovered.com/how-you-can-...
Happy ☀️ Friday…
We are delighted to bring you @mothersuncovered.bsky.social
founder #maggiegordonwalker in conversation with #beckybarnicoat author of graphic memoir #CryWhenTheBabyCries for #secretlifeofmothers #podcast
open.spotify.com/episode/769FyG…
We are delighted to bring you @mothersuncovered.bsky.social
founder #maggiegordonwalker in conversation with #beckybarnicoat author of graphic memoir #CryWhenTheBabyCries for #secretlifeofmothers #podcast
open.spotify.com/episode/769FyG…
May 16, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Happy ☀️ Friday…
We are delighted to bring you @mothersuncovered.bsky.social
founder #maggiegordonwalker in conversation with #beckybarnicoat author of graphic memoir #CryWhenTheBabyCries for #secretlifeofmothers #podcast
open.spotify.com/episode/769FyG…
We are delighted to bring you @mothersuncovered.bsky.social
founder #maggiegordonwalker in conversation with #beckybarnicoat author of graphic memoir #CryWhenTheBabyCries for #secretlifeofmothers #podcast
open.spotify.com/episode/769FyG…
May 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Reposted by Maggie Gordon-Walker
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This is very good. Though not in any way jolly or helping today's bleak mood. Necessary, though, to put authenticity above cliche.
This is very good. Though not in any way jolly or helping today's bleak mood. Necessary, though, to put authenticity above cliche.
My VE Day was nothing like our image of it today. I hope we can honour what it really meant | Sheila Hancock
Our street party tea was a muted celebration, full of uncertainty. Then, as now, we faced a long struggle towards a better world, says actor and writer Sheila Hancock
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May 3, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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This is very good. Though not in any way jolly or helping today's bleak mood. Necessary, though, to put authenticity above cliche.
This is very good. Though not in any way jolly or helping today's bleak mood. Necessary, though, to put authenticity above cliche.
Reposted by Maggie Gordon-Walker
🔥 “There’s something wrong in this country… everything has gone up but wages… how many yachts and houses does one person need? — They want us to stay poor, stay hidden, and die silently.” 🇺🇸 #FightTheOligarchy
H/T @violadavis.bsky.social
H/T @violadavis.bsky.social
May 4, 2025 at 2:40 AM
🔥 “There’s something wrong in this country… everything has gone up but wages… how many yachts and houses does one person need? — They want us to stay poor, stay hidden, and die silently.” 🇺🇸 #FightTheOligarchy
H/T @violadavis.bsky.social
H/T @violadavis.bsky.social
Reposted by Maggie Gordon-Walker
We're pleased to announce the guest line-up for our Birmingham-based event on 19 May for the VCSE perinatal mental health sector: Strengthening the Roots! Book your tickets before the closing date on 5 May: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/strengthen...
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April 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
We're pleased to announce the guest line-up for our Birmingham-based event on 19 May for the VCSE perinatal mental health sector: Strengthening the Roots! Book your tickets before the closing date on 5 May: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/strengthen...
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