The Night Feed: The Podcast for New Mums

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  The Truth About Breastfeeding, Nursery Anxiety & What I Wish I'd Known Before Becoming a Mum 12.08.2026 23min

  In this episode, I'm chatting about surviving the fearless one-year-old stage, why I disappeared for a week during the summer holidays, and the book that left me sobbing. I read a lovely listener email with advice for parents preparing for nursery, ask the question every mum wishes she'd been asked before having a baby, and share a heartfelt email about the greatest postpartum gift of all: someone simply showing up. I also talk about World Breastfeeding Week, why support for mums ...
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  How to Stop Feeling Like a Bad Mum | Mum Guilt, Toddler Tantrums, Perma-Tired Parents & the 'Beta Mum' Trend 29.07.2026 38min

  Welcome back to another episode of The Night Feed. This week I share a lovely listener email that offers hope for anyone still deep in the sleep-deprived stage, along with another from a mum feeling consumed by guilt after snapping at her two-year-old twins. We also chat about the internet's latest parenting trend, the rise of the "Beta Mum", and whether we've all been putting far too much pressure on ourselves to be perfect. Plus, I share one of my favourite recent motherhood milestone...
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  What is Possum Parenting and how to Cope with Being Perma-Tired 22.07.2026 33min

  Welcome back to Season 6 of The Night Feed! After a little unplanned break, I'm back. Life got wonderfully busy over the last couple of weeks, but I knew I wanted to come back feeling refreshed with plenty to chat about. In this episode, I'm sharing some of the parenting moments that have completely filled my heart recently. I also answer a listener's question that I think so many of us quietly ask ourselves: is feeling permanently tired just our new normal? If your baby is getting older but ...
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  How to Make Motherhood Feel Lighter and The 4 Month Sleep Regression 01.07.2026 20min

  Today's episode is for every mum who's ever felt like motherhood has become another self-improvement project. ☕ If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenightfeed After a 3am co-sleeping toilet trip (baby in tow!), I'm chatting about the growing conversation around "mommymaxxing", from sleep routines and weaning to sensory play, meal prep and postpartum recovery. Has social media turned parenting into an impossible checklist? We also hear...
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  Are Modern Mums Narcissistic? Erica Komisar's Controversial Claim 25.06.2026 24min

  Modern motherhood is loud. Between social media, parenting advice, notifications and the endless mental load, many mums aren't lacking self-care, they're lacking silence. In this episode, I share one simple, free self-care habit that can help calm your nervous system without needing childcare, money or hours of spare time: creating a daily "No Input" pocket. If you're feeling overstimulated, touched out or mentally exhausted, this episode is a gentle reminder that sometimes the best thing you...
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  Did Covid Kill “The Village”? and Avoiding Nipple Confusion 11.06.2026 32min

  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...
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  Mommymaxxing, Baby Heatwave Anxiety & Quiet Quitting Parenting Advice 03.06.2026 35min

  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...
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  The Attention Economy vs Motherhood + Baby Monitor Fail Story 20.05.2026 24min

  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...
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  New Mum Regrets, Resenting Your Partner & “Is Work Easier Than a Newborn?” 13.05.2026 44min

  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? …...
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  Are You Doing Baby Sleep “Wrong”? Weaning Fears & The Truth About Modern Motherhood 06.05.2026 25min

  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...
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  Why Your Baby Will Only Sleep on You, Mum Comparison & Decision Fatigue 26.04.2026 28min

  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...
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  Maternal Body Image, Mother-in-Law Boundaries & Postpartum Rage 15.04.2026 39min

  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...
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  How to Overcome New Mum Struggles: Car Seat Refusal, 5am Wake Ups & More 08.04.2026 26min

  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...
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  Social Media & Motherhood, Mum Anxiety, Comparison & Mental Load 03.04.2026 25min

  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...
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  The Rise of Slow Motherhood and Being a "Good Mum" in a Broken System 25.03.2026 32min

  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...
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  Dealing With Postpartum Rage and The Reality of Maternity Leave 18.03.2026 33min

  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...
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  How to get Baby to Sleep Longer Stretches and Being Afraid of Labour 11.03.2026 26min

  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 ...
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  Survival Mode, Postpartum Insomnia & Missing Yourself in Motherhood 25.02.2026 37min

  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...
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  Baby Illness Etiquette & Lowering Your Standards as a New Mum 18.02.2026 41min

  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...
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  Mum Loneliness, Contact Naps, Phone Guilt & “You’ve Got Your Hands Full” 11.02.2026 30min

  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...