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. 1H AGO

    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

  2. MAR 25

    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

  3. MAR 18

    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

  4. MAR 11

    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

  5. FEB 25

    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

  6. FEB 18

    Baby Illness Etiquette & Lowering Your Standards as a New Mum

    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 the awkward question of when to stay home with a poorly child. How contagious is too contagious? Is it unreasonable to leave? And why one “little cold” can mean ten days of broken sleep for another mum. I dive into the reality of baby sleep struggles and how parents whose babies sleep through the night really are living a different life. When your baby wakes every 45 minutes, exhaustion shapes everything; your mood, your patience, your mental health. There’s also an honest (and hilarious) conversation about how we’ve all lowered our standards since having a baby. From sick on shoulders to floor snacks and rogue nappies at 4am, survival mode is real. We touch on the trending 75 Hard challenge and whether extreme self-discipline fits into early motherhood, plus a gentle reminder that babies don’t keep and perfection can wait. If you’re tired, touched out, and wondering if you’re the only one barely holding it together, you’re not. You’re just deep in it. Keep your emails coming: thenightfeedpodcast@gmail.com Support the show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

    42 min

  7. FEB 11

    Mum Loneliness, Contact Naps, Phone Guilt & “You’ve Got Your Hands Full”

    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 taking a social media detox and feeling the mental fog lift, leaning into contact naps without worrying about “bad habits,” and the frustration of never getting real time alone while being criticised for phone use. We also talk about why loneliness is trending in the smartphone era, how being constantly connected can still leave us feeling isolated, and why real human connection matters more than ever in early motherhood. This episode is for any mum feeling unseen, touched out, overwhelmed, or quietly lonely. You’re not doing it wrong. You’re not unreasonable. And you’re not alone. As always email me: thenightfeedpodacst@gmail.com Support the show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

    30 min

  8. FEB 4

    Is Sleep Training Harmful? The Cry It Out Debate - A Deep Dive

    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 what the research from the past decade actually says about sleep training and attachment. I read a listener email from a mum caught between exhaustion and instinct, unpack what people really mean when they say “cry it out,” and gently walk through the science around attachment, stress, and cortisol without fear-mongering or judgement. This episode isn’t about telling you what to do. It’s about making space for nuance, reality, and compassion for yourself. Because most parents aren’t choosing a method, they’re choosing survival.  In this episode we talk about: Why the sleep training debate feels so intense right nowWhat “cry it out” actually means (and why it’s not one thing)What the research says about sleep training and attachmentStress, cortisol, and what gets misunderstood onlineWhy shame, not sleep methods causes the most harmA gentler way to think about sleep decisions in early motherhood Self-care tip: I share a simple but powerful idea for new mums: creating a “closing ritual” for your day to help your nervous system stand down, even if the night is broken. If you’re listening in the dark, feeling torn, tired, and unsure  you’re not alone. And you’re not doing this wrong.  I’d love to hear where you land on this. You can email me, message me, or drop a comment. thenightfeedpodcast@gmail.com Femometer Ring:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DJXVWCH6?maas=maas_adg_F28889BB73736EDCF4EC8FFEA30A50F0_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&th=1 Use code THENIGHTFEED for 20% off Support the show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

    32 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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