ABOUT

Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke is a UK women's health podcast exploring the issues that shape women's lives before, during and after motherhood. Hosted by former MP and birth trauma campaigner Theo Clarke, the series combines personal stories, expert insight and policy discussion.

Now in its fifth series, the podcast has expanded from its original focus on birth trauma to cover topics including maternal mental health, pelvic health, pregnancy complications, fatherhood, family relationships, NHS maternity care and women's long-term wellbeing.

The podcast has featured campaigners, clinicians, researchers, policymakers and families, creating space for open conversations around some of the most overlooked issues in women's health.

Breaking the Taboo has reached the top five of Apple Podcasts' Alternative Health chart, the top 50 of the Health & Fitness chart, and is currently ranked within the top 3% of podcasts worldwide. The podcast is sponsored by law firm Irwin Mitchell.

production team

Founder & Host: Theo Clarke

Producer: Natasha Feroze

Producer & Studio Manager: Adam Woodward

Researcher: Kate Kenyon

Designer: Emily Ryder

Social Media: Eleanor Flavin

Featured guests included:

Gillian Keegan, Anna Williamson, Michelle Kennedy, Donna Ockenden, Dame Lesley Regan, Louise Thompson and many more.

INFORMATION

Released

2025 - present

Achievements & Accolades

Top 3% Globally

#5 Alternative Health - Apple Podcasts

#45 Fitness - Apple Podcasts