If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing something wrong because your baby won’t sleep the way the internet says they should, this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Amanda from North Star Nurture, a neuroscience-informed practitioner who supports families with infant sleep, nervous system care, and parental regulation. Together, we unpack what normal infant sleep actually looks like, why so many parents feel overwhelmed and guilty, and how understanding the parental brain can bring compassion and relief.

This is a myth-busting, nervous-system-soothing conversation for parents who are exhausted and craving reassurance.

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Motherhood moves fast, faster than we ever expect. One minute you’re in survival mode, the next you’re wondering how time slipped through your fingers.

In this episode, I’m joined by Julie, a photographer who specialises in capturing warm, nostalgic, real-life moments for couples and families. From weddings to newborn days, Julie talks about why photographs aren’t about posing perfectly, they’re about preserving feeling, connection, and the chapters we’re living through.

We explore why mums often avoid being in photos, how memories shift over time, and why documenting life as it is - messy, joyful, imperfect - matters more than we think.

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Swimming lessons aren’t just about learning to float or kick, they’re about confidence, safety, and building trust from the very beginning.

Today I’m joined by Hannah from Water Babies North Yorkshire, a programme backed by research and powered by passion. Together, we explore why early experiences in water go far beyond the pool, shaping children’s confidence, resilience, and life skills.

We talk about parental anxiety, water safety, why some babies cry in lessons, and how swimming can be a powerful shared experience, not a performance. This episode is for any parent who’s ever wondered whether baby swimming is “worth it”, and what really matters in those early splashy moments.

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