The Night Feed: The Podcast for New Mums

Charlotte Smith
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Hello new Mama, join me as I keep you company during those night feeds, talking all things new motherhood. I'll be chatting to mamas from all walks of life - whether they're thriving or feel like they're just surviving to show no matter what you're going through, we're all in this together!  We chat, laugh...and sometimes cry whilst I discuss everything from birth and breastfeeding to life-changing hacks and embarrassing stories! Email thenightfeedpodcast@gmail.com if you have stories, tips or would like to be interviewed - I'd love to hear from you!  If you're enjoying the podcast, feel free to buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenightfeed 

  1. 2 DAGE SIDEN

    Why Your Baby Will Only Sleep on You, Mum Comparison & Decision Fatigue

    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 with yourself. After thousands of micro-decisions every day, your brain just shuts down. If you’ve ever stood in the kitchen holding a muslin wondering how your life got here, this will feel very familiar. I also share two listener emails - keep yours coming in to thenightfeedpodcast@gmail.com Support the show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

    29 min.

  2. 15. APR.

    Maternal Body Image, Mother-in-Law Boundaries & Postpartum Rage

    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 through practical, realistic ways to feel more like you again without pressure or unrealistic expectations. We also dive into a situation so many mums will recognise: a mother-in-law posting photos of your baby on social media without asking. If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable setting boundaries or worried about upsetting family, we talk about how to handle it clearly, calmly, and without guilt. In this week’s trending topic, I talk about postpartum rage and why so many mums are talking about it right now, what it actually is, and how overwhelm, mental load, and lack of rest can show up as anger. If you’ve ever felt snappy, overstimulated, or not quite like yourself, this part will resonate. This episode is here to remind you that you’re not alone in how you’re feeling. You’re not failing. You’re just carrying a lot. Support the show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

    39 min.

  3. 8. APR.

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

    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.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

    27 min.

  4. 3. APR.

    Social Media & Motherhood, Mum Anxiety, Comparison & Mental Load

    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. thenightfeedpodcast@gmail.com Support the show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

    26 min.

  5. 25. MAR.

    The Rise of Slow Motherhood and Being a "Good Mum" in a Broken System

    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. Keep your emails coming in: thenightfeedpodcast@gmail.com Support the show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

    32 min.

  6. 18. MAR.

    Dealing With Postpartum Rage and The Reality of Maternity Leave

    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. Keep your emails coming thenightfeedpodcast@gmail.com Support the show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

    33 min.

  7. 11. MAR.

    How to get Baby to Sleep Longer Stretches and Being Afraid of Labour

    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. Keep your emails coming in to thenightfeedpodcast@gmail.com Support the show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

    26 min.

  8. 25. FEB.

    Survival Mode, Postpartum Insomnia & Missing Yourself in Motherhood

    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://whatnot.com/invite/seller/thenightfeedpodcast If you'd like to donate to my buy me a coffee it's this link ❤️: buymeacoffee.com/TheNightFeed If you’ve felt overstimulated, short-tempered, or not quite like yourself lately, this episode is for you. I open up about having a snappy week, how lack of sleep and hormones can leave us feeling unlike ourselves, and why so many mums are living in survival mode while being made to feel bad for it. We talk about postpartum insomnia; that cruel twist when your baby finally sleeps but you lie awake staring at the ceiling. A listener shares how unfair it feels to “earn” the rest and not be able to take it. Another mum writes in at 16 weeks postpartum about having no time for herself. The guilt of asking for a break. Missing who she was before. Loving this stage and grieving her old life at the same time. I also share a self-care shift I call the “Parallel You” check-in; a small daily way to stay connected to your identity beyond survival mode motherhood. This episode is about sleep deprivation, mum guilt, postpartum emotions, and remembering that this season is just a small percentage of your life. If you feel like you’re barely keeping your head above water right now, you’re not failing. You’re just deep in it. As always keep your emails coming: thenightfeedpodcast@gmail.com Support the show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

    37 min.
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Hello new Mama, join me as I keep you company during those night feeds, talking all things new motherhood. I'll be chatting to mamas from all walks of life - whether they're thriving or feel like they're just surviving to show no matter what you're going through, we're all in this together!  We chat, laugh...and sometimes cry whilst I discuss everything from birth and breastfeeding to life-changing hacks and embarrassing stories! Email thenightfeedpodcast@gmail.com if you have stories, tips or would like to be interviewed - I'd love to hear from you!  If you're enjoying the podcast, feel free to buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenightfeed 

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