Intuitive Living Podcast By OT Intuition: Series 2 Episode 2: Jonno Butler - Paternal Health Anxiety

Health Anxiety & the Identity Shift: Jonno’s Story of Paternal Mental Health

What happens when the transition to parenthood is immediately shadowed by a perinatal mental health illness? In this deeply honest conversation, I am joined by Jonno, who shares his experience of navigating sever mental health anxiety following the birth of his firstborn son with his wife, Hayley.

Jonno speaks honestly about how a physical diagnosis triggered a disproportionate nervous system response, creating an internal illness that made it incredibly difficult to be emotionally and physically available for his new family. Through the lens of OT Intuition, we explore the unspoken pressure on parents and carers o remain stable while struggling with their own mental health and the challenge of reclaiming a sense of safety during such a massive life pivot.

Sharing these stories reduces shame, builds connection, and reminds us that even the most capable parents need support.

UK Perinatal Mental Health Support If you or your partner are struggling, you are not alone.

* NHS: Contact your GP, midwife, or health visitor.

* Urgent Support: Call NHS 111 (Option 2) or 999 in an emergency.

* PANDAS Foundation: Specialist support for perinatal mental illness and partners.

* Samaritans: Call 116 123 for 24/7 emotional support.

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Guest Jonno Butler, husband of wife Hayley Butler - Co-Founder of The First years UK: https://www.thefirstyears.co.uk/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQXBOZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETB2VkhsVjQxWUx4eEdFNmFkc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHi63XJkG0Xpgu8XnW5iMI1gf5f7ISip13BcnQE9H9MVTfHcSAbxN1GOS771E_aem_ekLqkHblSlZFFG4Poc0BNw

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