The Night Feed: The Podcast for New Mums

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...

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 feel...

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 permanentl...

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 toddlers Baby heatwave anxiety and the panic around room temperatures, tog guides and overheatin...

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’...

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 i...

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; raisin...

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 mot...

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 hu...

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 emai...

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 be...

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 w...

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 t...

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...

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...

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 th...

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 taki...

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 wh...

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...

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...

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 cam...

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 yo...

Hello and welcome back to The Night Feed ! I’m Charlotte, and this week we’re talking about the parts of motherhood that no one really prepares you for; the loneliness, the noise, and the reminder that every baby truly is different. It’s been a big week, my little one hit the 6-month milestone , and I’ve been reflecting on how much (and how fast) everything changes in this stage. Tonight I'm...

Hello and welcome back to the Night Feed. Tonight I'm discussing  the emotional whiplash of going back to work postpartum and why 12 weeks of maternity leave is straight up cruel. Plus an oh-so-relatable look at sleepless nights, frosty mornings, and the small joys of parenting in December. As always if you enjoyed the episode, please remember to like/subscribe and leave a review.  If you hav...

Welcome back to The Night Feed​: your comforting corner of camaraderie and conversation for the long nights of new motherhood. In this episode,​ I reflect on the post that inspired this week’s title​: 'To the Young Mothers Who Are So Very Tired' and share listener letters that perfectly capture the beauty, frustration, and humour of early motherhood. Quote of the Week: “Radical acceptanc...