The Night Feed: The Podcast for New Mums

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• Did Covid Kill “The Village”? and Avoiding Nipple Confusion 11.06.2026 32мин

  Did Covid quietly destroy “the village” mothers once relied on? In this episode, I explore how motherhood has changed since the pandemic and whether modern parenting has become far more isolated than previous generations. From family “dropping in” to neighbours helping with babies, many mums grew up hearing stories about a village that simply doesn’t seem to exist anymore. But did Covid permanently shift the way we parent, socialise and ask for help? Plus: A listener shares honest baby travel...
• Mommymaxxing, Baby Heatwave Anxiety & Quiet Quitting Parenting Advice 03.06.2026 35мин

  I'm back after a week away in South Wales and honestly…straight back into the teething trenches. I’m talking record bad sleep, breastfeeding during a heatwave and surviving bedtime with three kids while running on fumes. In this episode we chat: Holiday survival tips for travelling with babies and toddlersBaby heatwave anxiety and the panic around room temperatures, tog guides and overheatingWhy British homes become saunas the second temperatures hit 24 degreesThe growing trend of mums “quiet...
• The Attention Economy vs Motherhood + Baby Monitor Fail Story 20.05.2026 24мин

  Why does modern motherhood feel so overwhelming, even when you’re doing everything right? In this episode of The Night Feed, I explore the growing impact of the attention economy on mums, and why today’s mothers are experiencing a level of mental load, overstimulation and pressure like never before. From endless scrolling during night feeds to constant comparison and parenting advice online, it’s easy to feel like you’re always “on” and never quite enough. In this episode, I cover: Why mother...
• New Mum Regrets, Resenting Your Partner & “Is Work Easier Than a Newborn?” 13.05.2026 44мин

  In this episode of The Night Feed, we’re having an honest, unfiltered conversation about early motherhood: the parts no one really prepares you for. From the biggest regrets mums have in the newborn stage to feeling resentment towards your partner after having a baby, this episode is for any mum who feels overwhelmed, touched out, or like she’s quietly struggling behind the scenes. We also dive into a viral parenting debate: Is going to work actually easier than staying home with a newborn? …...
• Are You Doing Baby Sleep “Wrong”? Weaning Fears & The Truth About Modern Motherhood 06.05.2026 25мин

  In this episode of The Night Feed, I explore how baby sleep differs around the world and why there’s no single “right” way to do it. From sleep training in the US to co-sleeping and slower-paced parenting in places like Sweden and Spain, this conversation is a reminder that cultural norms shape how we parent more than we realise. I also talk about the pressure millennial parents are under; raising children in a more isolated, expensive, and information-heavy world, while still trying to be de...
• Why Your Baby Will Only Sleep on You, Mum Comparison & Decision Fatigue 26.04.2026 28мин

  Welcome back to The Night Feed. This episode is all about the mental load of motherhood; from decision fatigue to baby sleep struggles, comparison, and those days where you feel completely touched out. I talk about one of those nights where everything feels harder and why, even after no sleep, you will get through the next day (even if it’s powered by coffee). We dive into decision fatigue in motherhood; that strange moment when the baby finally sleeps and you suddenly don’t know what to do w...
• Maternal Body Image, Mother-in-Law Boundaries & Postpartum Rage 15.04.2026 39мин

  Welcome back to The Night Feed. In this episode I’m talking about some of the more emotional parts of early motherhood: postpartum body image, setting boundaries with family, and the rise of something many mums are quietly experiencing: postpartum rage. I share a listener email about struggling with maternal self-image after having a baby. Even after a healthy pregnancy, body changes, constant hunger from breastfeeding, and lack of time can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself. I talk...
• How to Overcome New Mum Struggles: Car Seat Refusal, 5am Wake Ups & More 08.04.2026 26мин

  Welcome back to The Night Feed. In this episode I’m talking about some of the real-life challenges that come up in early motherhood — from car seat refusal to disrupted sleep as the mornings get lighter. I share a beautiful parenting idea sent in by a listener — the “Sweet Dream Ticket” — a simple but powerful way to help children feel safe at night and ease nightmares. We then get into your emails. Keep yours coming in to thenightfeedpodcast@gmail.com Support the show TikTok: https://www.tik...
• Social Media & Motherhood, Mum Anxiety, Comparison & Mental Load 03.04.2026 25мин

  Welcome back to The Night Feed. In this episode I’m talking about something that affects almost every new mum, whether we realise it or not — the impact of social media on motherhood, our mental health, and how we see ourselves. I share a conversation I had this week about how susceptible we are as mums to algorithms and online marketing. As one of the biggest consumer groups, we’re constantly being shown carefully curated content designed to make us take action and not necessarily to make us...
• The Rise of Slow Motherhood and Being a "Good Mum" in a Broken System 25.03.2026 32мин

  Welcome back to The Night Feed. In this episode I talk about slow motherhood, contact nap guilt, and being a "good mum" in a broken system. I start by sharing a trend that’s gaining traction this year called slow motherhood. It’s the opposite of hyper-productive parenting culture and focuses on simpler days, fewer activities, less pressure to optimise childhood, and more time at home with your baby. A listener writes in about contact naps and the guilt she feels for not always loving them. Wi...
• Dealing With Postpartum Rage and The Reality of Maternity Leave 18.03.2026 33мин

  Welcome back to The Night Feed. In this episode I’m talking about some of the things that quietly weigh on so many new mums — insomnia during night feeds, the exhaustion of baby sleep struggles, and the growing urge many of us feel to quit social media. A listener shares two simple things that helped her cope with postpartum insomnia when lying awake at 3am after settling the baby. From turning the clock away to doing a simple body scan, we talk about small ways to ease the pressure when slee...
• How to get Baby to Sleep Longer Stretches and Being Afraid of Labour 11.03.2026 26мин

  Welcome back to The Night Feed. In this episode I’m talking about some of the biggest worries new and expectant mums quietly carry; baby sleep struggles, the pressure to have a baby sleeping through the night, and the fear many women feel before giving birth. A listener writes in during a 3am feed asking the question so many parents Google in the middle of the night: how do I get my baby to sleep longer stretches? When your newborn wakes every 90 minutes it can feel like everyone else’s baby ...
• Survival Mode, Postpartum Insomnia & Missing Yourself in Motherhood 25.02.2026 37мин

  Welcome back to The Night Feed. This week I’m talking honestly about survival mode in early motherhood; the snappiness, the exhaustion, the guilt, and the parts we don’t always admit out loud. Here's the link to my Whatnot show if you're interested in joining for a chat tomorrow: https://www.whatnot.com/s/m9r6Zgli If you'd like a free £10 to spend use this link: https://whatnot.com/invite/thenightfeedpodcast If you'd like to start selling in there and get your first £150 click here: https://w...
• Baby Illness Etiquette & Lowering Your Standards as a New Mum 18.02.2026 41мин

  Welcome back to The Night Feed. This episode is for the overstimulated, under-slept, slightly feral mums in the trenches of early motherhood. Firstly, here's the link to my 'Buy me a Coffee' page if you would like to donate anything towards the podcast it would be hugely appreciated ❤️ buymeacoffee.com/TheNightFeed Tonight, I talk about child illness etiquette at baby groups and the awkward question of when to stay home with a poorly child. How contagious is too contagious? Is it unreasonable...
• Mum Loneliness, Contact Naps, Phone Guilt & “You’ve Got Your Hands Full” 11.02.2026 30мин

  In this episode of The Night Feed, I talk about the quiet loneliness of early motherhood, contact naps, phone guilt, and the mental load that so many mums carry silently. We chat about being told “you’ve got your hands full,” a chaotic school-run pancake attempt, and how our expectations of how motherhood should look often set us up to feel like we’re failing. I share listener messages about taking a social media detox and feeling the mental fog lift, leaning into contact naps without worryin...
• Is Sleep Training Harmful? The Cry It Out Debate - A Deep Dive 04.02.2026 31мин

  This week on The Night Feed, I’m diving into one of the most divisive and emotionally loaded topics in modern parenting: sleep training. More specifically, the question so many mums end up Googling through tears in the middle of the night: Is cry it out actually harmful? We talk about why this debate feels louder than ever, how social media has turned baby sleep into a moral battleground, and what the research from the past decade actually says about sleep training and attachment. I read a li...
• The Things No One Warned New Mums About 28.01.2026 30мин

  Welcome back to The Night Feed. I’m Charlotte, and this episode starts with a bit of a rant because honestly… some days that’s where we’re at. This week’s unpaid sponsor is scrolling when the baby sleeps. You know the drill. You finally lay down, baby’s settled, and suddenly you’ve lost 45 minutes to your phone and feel worse than when you started. In this episode, I talk about an unintentional screen-free day and then we get into your messages. A listener writes in with an apology to the par...
• Motherhood Propaganda We're Not Falling for and Letting Go of “Perfect” Motherhood 21.01.2026 39мин

  Welcome back to The Night Feed. I’m Charlotte, and this episode is for the mums who feel like motherhood keeps getting louder; more rules, more opinions, more pressure, just when you’re already running on empty. The emotions book: The Colour Monster by Anna Llenas. 💌 Weaning Without Losing Your Mind A listener writes in about feeling overwhelmed by weaning: purées vs baby-led weaning, allergens, schedules, and Instagram meals that look better than adult dinners. I talk about how I appro...
• The Quiet Shock of Early Motherhood, Feeling Lost & Not Ready to Go Back to Work 14.01.2026 26мин

  Welcome back to The Night Feed. I’m Charlotte, and tonight, I’m talking about the quiet shock of early motherhood. The part no one really prepares you for. The part where you love your baby deeply, but still feel disoriented, lost, or like a stranger in your own life. I share honestly about how I’m doing (sleep has been all over the place), a film that stayed with me, and a brilliant trend I came across: baby-friendly comedy clubs for mums. Judgement-free spaces where feeding, crying, and cha...
• Christmas With a Baby & The Mental Load of Baby Sleep 05.01.2026 22мин

  Hello and welcome back to The Night Feed. I’m Charlotte, and this episode is a gentle, honest reflection on Christmas, motherhood, and the emotional weight that often sits quietly underneath it all, especially in the newborn stage. This week, I’m talking about what Christmas can really look like when you’re a new mum. Not the picture-perfect version, but the one that happens at 2:47am, holding your baby in the glow of the tree lights, feeling exhausted and full of love all at once. In this ep...