The Night Feed: The Podcast for New Mums

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.
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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 feel good.
We talk about the research behind this. How increased social media use in new mums is linked to higher anxiety and low mood. How seeing idealised versions of motherhood can lower self-esteem and make us question everything we’re doing. And why scrolling at night during feeds can actually make exhaustion and mental health worse the next day.
If you’ve ever thought “why do I feel worse after scrolling?” or felt more confused after consuming lots of advice online, this episode will explain why. From decision fatigue to comparison and the pressure of “perfect motherhood,” I break down what’s really happening in your brain.
I also share an idea I’ve been working on — creating a calmer, quieter space for mums away from social media. A place for real connection, not comparison.
Plus, we talk about how to handle unsolicited advice from older generations without spiralling or doubting yourself.
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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. With so much pressure online to embrace contact napping, she wonders if preferring her baby to sleep independently sometimes means she’s doing something wrong. We talk about trusting your instincts and cutting through the noise of social media parenting advice.
We also talk about the invisible work of motherhood. A message from Mailee reflects on how relentless home life can feel when you’re caring for young children. The washing, cooking, cleaning and resetting the house can feel endless and unseen, especially compared with a partner’s work outside the home.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing motherhood “right,” this episode is a reminder to step back from the noise and trust yourself.
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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 sleep just won’t come.
Another mum writes in asking how to quit social media scrolling while feeding or contact napping. When every scroll leads to comparison about baby sleep, routines, and motherhood, it can leave you feeling worse instead of better. We talk about healthier ways to fill those quiet moments and why so many mums are stepping back from social media during maternity leave.
We also hear from a very tired mum with a 5-month-old waking every two to three hours overnight. If you’ve ever Googled “why does my baby wake every 2 hours” or wondered if you’re doing something wrong with baby sleep routines, this conversation will feel very familiar.
This episode is for any mum lying awake at night feeds, questioning baby sleep, or feeling overwhelmed by the noise of the internet.
You’re not doing it wrong. You’re just in the thick of early motherhood.
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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 has figured out sleep except yours. We talk honestly about normal newborn sleep, the confusion caused by endless advice online, and whether baby sleep really does improve on its own.
Another mum at 38 weeks pregnant shares how scared she feels about giving birth. Even when you’re excited to meet your baby, the unknown of labour and delivery can feel overwhelming. We talk about why those feelings are completely normal and how many mums experience fear before birth.
This episode is for tired mums searching baby sleep answers at 3am, and for mums-to-be lying awake wondering how they’ll get through labour. You’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong.
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