# Laura Guckian on the moment motherhood broke her

An episode of [IMAGE The Motherload](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1806044747), 17 Feb 2026, 1 h 05 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/10f2454a4/podcast/play/115586648/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-16%2F418221587-44100-2-cd0f782f3a985.mp3

In this deeply honest episode of IMAGE The Motherload, Dominique McMullan speaks with award winning podcast host and coach Laura Guckian about the reality behind modern motherhood. From her psychiatric hospital admission when her first baby was ten months old to her late diagnoses of autism and ADHD, Laura shares the moments that reshaped her life and her mission to support other mothers. Together they unpack matrescence, maternal mental health, neurodivergent parenting and the practical tools every overwhelmed mum needs. IMAGE The Motherload is powered by Peugeot, and sponsored by Liffey Valley, Revive Active, Avoca and Aptamil Advanced

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