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
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-...
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!
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
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
Erudite lecturer and fearsome intellectual. (This picture reminds me of Robin Day)
July 3, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Erudite lecturer and fearsome intellectual. (This picture reminds me of Robin Day)
So many had to…
- give birth alone
- attend appointments alone
- receive distressing news about their baby’s death alone
- try to show health professionals their scars via a screen.
Daisie created a compilation of 150 experiences for her book #MotherhoodinLockdown
These stories need to be heard.
- give birth alone
- attend appointments alone
- receive distressing news about their baby’s death alone
- try to show health professionals their scars via a screen.
Daisie created a compilation of 150 experiences for her book #MotherhoodinLockdown
These stories need to be heard.
June 26, 2025 at 9:56 PM
So many had to…
- give birth alone
- attend appointments alone
- receive distressing news about their baby’s death alone
- try to show health professionals their scars via a screen.
Daisie created a compilation of 150 experiences for her book #MotherhoodinLockdown
These stories need to be heard.
- give birth alone
- attend appointments alone
- receive distressing news about their baby’s death alone
- try to show health professionals their scars via a screen.
Daisie created a compilation of 150 experiences for her book #MotherhoodinLockdown
These stories need to be heard.
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…
We know we save lives, we are continually told that from participants, yet we continually have to fight to get the funding we need to continue.
Our groups:
Save money ✅
Build a community ✅ (therapy treats women in isolation)
Empower women to thrive, not just survive ✅
Our groups:
Save money ✅
Build a community ✅ (therapy treats women in isolation)
Empower women to thrive, not just survive ✅
April 9, 2025 at 8:45 AM
We know we save lives, we are continually told that from participants, yet we continually have to fight to get the funding we need to continue.
Our groups:
Save money ✅
Build a community ✅ (therapy treats women in isolation)
Empower women to thrive, not just survive ✅
Our groups:
Save money ✅
Build a community ✅ (therapy treats women in isolation)
Empower women to thrive, not just survive ✅
Great to meet @laurakyrkesmith.bsky.social to discuss the work of @mothersuncovered.bsky.social
and the work that needs to be done to support #mothers and fathers/partners and their families. It’s critical to recognise the importance of #matrescence and of #peersupport in improving mental health.
and the work that needs to be done to support #mothers and fathers/partners and their families. It’s critical to recognise the importance of #matrescence and of #peersupport in improving mental health.
March 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Great to meet @laurakyrkesmith.bsky.social to discuss the work of @mothersuncovered.bsky.social
and the work that needs to be done to support #mothers and fathers/partners and their families. It’s critical to recognise the importance of #matrescence and of #peersupport in improving mental health.
and the work that needs to be done to support #mothers and fathers/partners and their families. It’s critical to recognise the importance of #matrescence and of #peersupport in improving mental health.
Calling #Brighton and #Hove mums! We are very pleased to announce our drop-in sessions starting next Monday 17th March #puzzlebored! These relaxed sessions will run every Monday in term-time from 9.45-11.00. The shop will be open just for our session until 11.00. You are welcome to stay after that..
March 15, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Calling #Brighton and #Hove mums! We are very pleased to announce our drop-in sessions starting next Monday 17th March #puzzlebored! These relaxed sessions will run every Monday in term-time from 9.45-11.00. The shop will be open just for our session until 11.00. You are welcome to stay after that..
Check out the backpack on the person with red shoes on the platform!
They’re watching us!
They’re watching us!
March 3, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Check out the backpack on the person with red shoes on the platform!
They’re watching us!
They’re watching us!