Lucy Wolfe and Ellen Wolfe

The Making (and Unmaking) of Mothers After Midnight

Kids EN ↓ 7 episodes

This is a podcast that explores honest and real experiences with sleep. The good, the not so good, the idealised, and the actual. Exposing the unseen emotional and embodied labour of care, when women work the night shift. Hosted by child and adolescent sleep consultant Lucy Wolfe, MA Psych RM and PhD researcher, co-hosted by Ellen Wolfe.

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Lucy Wolfe and Ellen Wolfe

Episodes

You're Not A Failure with Ciara 15.06.2026 39:21

And we're back with another after midnight story! Thank you to Ciara for sharing her story with us this week. Ciara shares with us her experience with prolonged sleep deprivation, and how she managed with it. The Making (and Unmaking) of Mothers After Midnight is hosted by Lucy Wolfe and Ellen Wolfe. This podcast is produced by Ellen Wolfe. Original music by James Wolfe. Find us on Instagram a...

Q&A; You Can Be Proactive 07.06.2026 1:09:12

Buckle up! We have switched things around this episode, and Lucy is in the hot seat. We get to hear some background, and have her answer some of her go-to questions before we dive into our Q&A segment. This episode is just brimming with advice, we can't wait for you to hear it. Let us know if you would like to hear more of these episodes in the comments. The Making (and Unmaking) of Mother...

You Will Sleep Again with Roberta 01.06.2026 45:27

Welcome back to another midnight chapter! Today we are talking to the fantastic Roberta von Meding, who you may know as the editor of Mums and Tots magazine. This is a gorgeous episode full of reflection, and wise perspectives from a mum who has moved on from newborns to teens. The Making (and Unmaking) of Mothers After Midnight is hosted by Lucy Wolfe and Ellen Wolfe. This podcast is produced by...

Nothing Lasts Forever with Elaine 25.05.2026 42:13

Welcome back! This week we are joined by Elaine, who shares her gorgeous perspective and experiences with her three children. This is a lovely gentle episode, especially if you are in the trenches at the moment. Things will always get better! The Making (and Unmaking) of Mothers After Midnight is hosted by Lucy Wolfe and Ellen Wolfe. This podcast is produced by Ellen Wolfe. Original music by James...

No Matter How Hard It Is, It Will Always Get Better with Emma 18.05.2026 43:30

Welcome back to The Making (and Unmaking)! This week we are joined by Emma who shared with us her story of navigating illness and sleep. Emma shares some fantastic insight for parents who may be facing similar issues. We also discuss how difficult it may be to find a sleep practitioner who is suitable for you. Please note this episode was recorded prior to the publishing of the BBC's investiga...

It's OK, It's Just One Day At A Time with Jessie 11.05.2026 43:47

This week we are joined by the lovely Jessie to hear all about her sleep parenting experience! We were so lucky to get to talk to Jessie about all things wellness as well as the importance of sleep, and hear one of Jessie's original poems. The Making (and Unmaking) of Mothers After Midnight is hosted by Lucy Wolfe and Ellen Wolfe. This podcast is produced by Ellen Wolfe. Original music by Jame...

I've Come Out The Other Side with Emma 04.05.2026 40:08

OUR FIRST EPISODE! We are delighted to be joined by Emma to discuss her journey so far with sleep parenting. We love hearing your stories, and creating a safe space for all types of experiences to be heard. Many thanks to Emma, for being so open about her sleep! Trigger Warning: this episode contains some mentions of pregnancy loss The Making (and Unmaking) of Mothers After Midnight is hosted by L...