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The Night Feed

Charlotte Smith

109 episodes

1 week ago

Welcome back to The Night Feed, your cosy, honest companion for the sleepless hours of new motherhood. This week’s unpaid sponsor: Fireworks. Because nothing says “relax, the baby’s finally asleep” quite like a 45-minute pyrotechnic display - happy Bonfire Night fellow parents 🫠 In this episode, I dive into: 🌕 Full Moon Energy – Does the moon really mess with our moods and sleep? I break down the science and the feels; from studies on melatonin to why midwives swear by “busier nights.” 🦷 Teet...

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Welcome back to The Night Feed, your cosy, honest companion for the sleepless hours of new motherhood. This week’s unpaid sponsor: Fireworks. Because nothing says “relax, the baby’s finally asleep” quite like a 45-minute pyrotechnic display - happy Bonfire Night fellow parents 🫠 In this episode, I dive into: 🌕 Full Moon Energy – Does the moon really mess with our moods and sleep? I break down the science and the feels; from studies on melatonin to why midwives swear by “busier nights.” 🦷 Teet...

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Episodes (20/109)

The Night Feed

An Unusual Baby Sleep Tip, A Full Moon Meltdown & Fireworks

Welcome back to The Night Feed, your cosy, honest companion for the sleepless hours of new motherhood. This week’s unpaid sponsor: Fireworks. Because nothing says “relax, the baby’s finally asleep” quite like a 45-minute pyrotechnic display - happy Bonfire Night fellow parents 🫠 In this episode, I dive into: 🌕 Full Moon Energy – Does the moon really mess with our moods and sleep? I break down the science and the feels; from studies on melatonin to why midwives swear by “busier nights.” 🦷 Teet...

1 week ago

42 minutes

The Night Feed

How to potty train your baby: Elimination Communication with Mailee Dunn

Welcome back to The Night Feed, the podcast here to keep you new mums company through those long, sleepless nights. This week I had a chat with the lovely Mailee Dunn in Western Australia. We spoke about Elimination Communication (toilet training from as young as newborn) and she shared her experience, advice and tips if this is something you're looking to try. Here's the resources Mailee recommends in the episode: "The Diaper-Free Baby" by Christine Gross-loh. Facebook - Eliminatio...

2 weeks ago

26 minutes

The Night Feed

Losing Control in Tesco: Mum Confessions, Comparing Ourselves & Finding the Old You

Welcome back to The Night Feed, the podcast keeping new mums company through those long, sleepless nights. In this episode, I read listener emails that will make you laugh, cry, and feel a little more human. From Sophie’s 3am comparison spiral (“Why do all the other mums look like they’ve got it together?”) to Laura’s unforgettable baby class blowout (yes, there was poo everywhere), and Emma’s heartfelt question about missing her old self: this episode is a comforting reminder that none of us...

3 weeks ago

25 minutes

The Night Feed

Co-Sleeping Culture Shocks & The Funniest Toddler Tantrums

Welcome to The Night Feed; your late-night companion for comfort, camaraderie, and a good laugh through the chaos of motherhood. In this episode, I share: Unpaid Sponsor: Freaking Yourself Out on the Night Feed — because 3am brain spirals are real. First Solo School Run With Three Kids: How it actually went (spoiler: not calmly). Listener Confession From Sydney: A hilarious day of baby-clothes-gone-pink, coffee-in-the-cereal, and phones in the bin: pure sleep-deprived gold. Co-Sleeping Around...

1 month ago

24 minutes

The Night Feed

Feeling Rubbish Postpartum, Mum Hacks That Actually Help & Why We’re All Doing Better Than We Think

Welcome back to The Night Feed; your late-night companion for the chaos, comfort, and confessions of new motherhood. In this episode, I dive into the realities of postpartum life: the messy, unfiltered kind that no one talks about enough. The Party Embarrassment Story: A little cringe - we’ve all had those mum moments we wish we could rewind.When You Just Feel Rubbish: A heartfelt email from a listener, five months postpartum, wondering how to feel like herself again while still breastfeeding...

1 month ago

32 minutes

The Night Feed

Surviving 4-Month Sleep Regression, Pram Refusal & Funny Mum Moments

Welcome back to The Night Feed with me, Charlotte – your cosy corner of comfort, camaraderie and conversation for the toughest hours of new parent life. In this episode, I'm diving into: Pram Refusal & Toddler Meltdowns – how I ended up doing the world’s strongest mum challenge with a baby in a sling and a 3-year-old on my hip.Funny Things Kids Say – from “dinosaur laundry mountains” to “pretending to be good girls,” the hilarious honesty of little ones.4-Month Sleep Regression – what it ...

1 month ago

32 minutes

The Night Feed

Baby Sleep Interruptions, Parenting Fails, and Postpartum Realities

Welcome to another episode of The Night Feed, the podcast for brand new mums wide awake in the middle of the night. In this episode, I chat about the struggles (and laughter) of early motherhood, including: Accidentally coughing your baby awake at nightThe dumbest things new parents admit to doingMaking childhood magical for your kidsFinding the “sweet spot” for age gaps between siblingsPostpartum checks and the reality of post-baby bathsI’d love to hear from you! Share your questions, s...

1 month ago

23 minutes

The Night Feed

Postpartum Rage, Real Parenting Hacks & Unwanted Breastfeeding Comments

Welcome to another episode of The Night Feed, the podcast for brand new mums navigating those middle-of-the-night feeds. In this episode, we’re diving into the realities of postpartum rage, sharing parenting hacks that actually work, and tackling the all-too-common issue of unwanted breastfeeding comments. This is your safe space to feel seen, supported, and reminded that you’re not alone. ✨ Have a story to share? ✨ A burning question at 3 a.m.? ✨ Or a confession you’ve never told anyone...

2 months ago

29 minutes

The Night Feed

Gentle Sleep Training & The Pressure of Raising Happy Kids

Welcome to The Night Feed, the podcast that keeps brand new mums company during those long, lonely night feeds. I’m Charlotte, and in this episode, we’re covering: The reality of postpartum hair loss (and why nobody warns you how bad it can get)Thoughts on gentle sleep training and what’s actually realistic in those newborn daysThe chaos and comfort of bed sharing with multiple kidsAnd a big reflection on how optimising everything around our children’s happiness might actually create anxiety ...

2 months ago

22 minutes

The Night Feed

Parenting Regrets, Being Present and Social Media's Toxic New Mum Algorythm

Welcome to The Night Feed; the podcast for brand new mums awake in the middle of the night, looking for connection, comfort, and a bit of company. In this episode, I’m talking about: The biggest regrets parents of older children say they have when looking backWhy time is a parent’s greatest commodityHow the social media algorithm can be poisonous for new mums (and how it even predicted a mother’s pregnancy.)The small but powerful practice of pocket journallingAnd a reminder to check in on you...

2 months ago

31 minutes

The Night Feed

A Chaotic Day with Three Under Five, Mum Confessions & Learning Not to Worry

Welcome back to The Night Feed, the podcast for brand new mums awake in the middle of the night, looking for company, comfort, and a little bit of laughter. In this episode, I’m sharing the unexpected little conveniences of parenting, a truly chaotic day with three under five. If you’re up feeding, rocking, or scrolling through the night, you’re not alone. 💌 I’d love to hear your stories, questions, confessions, or midnight thoughts. Send them to thenightfeedpodcast@gmail.com and you might b...

2 months ago

26 minutes

The Night Feed

How to Protect Your Energy, Breastfeeding in Public & The Drowsy but Awake Myth

Welcome to The Night Feed, the podcast that keeps brand new mums company during those long, lonely feeds. I’m Charlotte, and in this episode, we’re talking all about protecting your energy (Taylor Swift style), the pressure of putting babies down drowsy but awake, and the realities of breastfeeding in public. I’m also sharing what it’s really like juggling older children with a newborn, plus an honest chat about how social media can drain a new mum’s energy when we need it most. If you’re up ...

3 months ago

33 minutes

The Night Feed

No Routine, No Guilt: Co-Sleeping, Breastfeeding Backlash & ‘Just You Wait’ Warnings

Welcome to The Night Feed, the podcast that keeps brand new mums company during those lonely, middle-of-the-night feeds. I’m Charlotte, and in this episode, we’re tackling the all-too-familiar “just you wait” comments and the subtle (and not-so-subtle) 'resentment' from older generations of mums. We’ll chat about: The reality of not having a newborn routine (and why that’s okay)The ups and downs of co-sleepingA truly magical moment I had with my 4-year-oldKaren Millen’s controversial take on ...

3 months ago

34 minutes

The Night Feed

Being Super Hormonal, the Newborn Anti-Routine and the Milestone Comparison Trap

Welcome to The Night Feed — the podcast keeping brand new mums company in the middle of the night. I’m Charlotte, and in this episode, we’re chatting all about the postpartum hormone rollercoaster, the never-ending battle with breastmilk stains, and the tricky world of sugar in kids' diets. I’m also diving into the emotional spiral of comparing baby milestones, why newborn routines don’t really exist, and how binging Mad Men has become my new form of escapism during those marathon feeding ses...

3 months ago

27 minutes

The Night Feed

Three Under Three, Sleepless Nights & Boomer Family Comments

Welcome back to The Night Feed, the podcast for brand new mums who are up when the rest of the world is asleep. I’m Charlotte, and in this episode I’m talking about the beautiful chaos of having three under three, the sleepless nights that come with it, and those boomer family comments that really make you pause (or scream into a pillow). I'm also talking about learning to slow down and appreciate the contact naps, being more present in the moment, and the daily emotional juggle that is earl...

4 months ago

21 minutes

The Night Feed

He’s Here! Life with 3 Under 5, Postpartum Realness & Night Feeds Again

Welcome back to The Night Feed — the podcast for brand new mums up during those quiet, chaotic, emotional night feeds. I’m Charlotte, and I’m back for Season 3 after welcoming our beautiful baby boy… who is now already 5 weeks old! In this first episode of the season, I’m diving into: Life with three kids under five (yes, it’s as wild as it sounds)What it was really like on the postpartum wardThat mind-blowing feeling of how fast babies growAnd the return of those middle-of-the-night feeds (h...

4 months ago

29 minutes

The Night Feed

Nappy in the Washer, Mum Fails & Emotional Realness at 40 Weeks Pregnant

Welcome back to The Night Feed, the podcast that keeps brand new mums company when the rest of the world is asleep. I’m Charlotte, currently 40 weeks pregnant, overtired, and attempting to sleep in toddler beds… because why not add physical comedy to the emotional rollercoaster that is parenting? In this episode, I share: What my smart ring told me about stress and sleep during late pregnancy (spoiler: 3 hours sleep = Godzilla) You can find the Femometer smart ring here and get 20% off using ...

5 months ago

36 minutes

The Night Feed

Social Media is Making Mums Feel Bad, the Working Mum Juggle and Hacks for Getting 5 Minutes!

Welcome to The Night Feed — the podcast keeping you company during those lonely, late-night feeds. In this episode, I'm talking about the how social media is damaging mental health in mums, the working mum juggle and hacks for getting 5 minutes! Plus my thoughts on Meghan Markle’s latest PR stunt. If you'd like to take a look at the Femometer ring I spoke about last week, you can find it here: https://www.femometer.com/de/Products/Femometer-Smart-Ring-Gen2-for-comprehensive-women-hea...

6 months ago

33 minutes

The Night Feed

Unhinged Pregnancy Confessions, Type A vs Type B Mums & Surviving Week 4 Postpartum

Welcome to The Night Feed — the podcast keeping you company during those lonely, late-night feeds. In this episode, I'm talking about the unexpected truth a smart ring revealed about my sleep, the difference between Type A and Type B mums, and why nap time somehow turns into “do-everything-but-nap” time. I’m also sharing a listener's raw experience of struggling at 4 weeks postpartum, plus a gentle self-care idea for those moments when you feel completely touched out and overwhelmed. I...

6 months ago

31 minutes

The Night Feed

Nesting, Reporting the Ice Cream Man to the Police & Midnight Baby Mayhem

Welcome to The Night Feed — the podcast for brand new mums who are up when the world is asleep. In this episode, we dive into the wild world of nesting at 36 weeks pregnant, share hilarious (and totally relatable) new mum confessions — including one about reporting the ice cream man to the police and talk about the real struggle of leaving the house with a newborn. We’ve also got a classic poop explosion story and a simple breathing technique to help you reset in the chaos. This space is for ...

6 months ago

41 minutes