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.

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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.

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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.

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