Me And My Tiny Human

After this episode I promise we'll move onto sunnier pastures because once I got through the first six weeks on my own, things started to improve.Not to the point where I was actually enjoying myself (that hit around the 8 month mark) but there are some things I learned from my experience in the first six weeks I wanted to share if you're thinking of rolling solo.This is probably the time, apart from in the hospital, when you need the most help and support so don't be afraid to ask for it (says the person who did NOT ask for it enough).This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.EPISODE CREDITS:Host: Rachel CorbettEditing Assistance: Josh NewthLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Just a head up that some of the links below are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase these items. This is at absolutely no extra cost to you and I only ever recommend products or services I personally use or truly believe in. Thanks for supporting the show!The carrier I loved - Marsupi CarrierThe parenting book that features my interview and the interviews of other mums doing the career/business/baby juggle - The Juggle by Genevieve DayThe device that rocks the pram while it's stationary (this helped me get a bit of extra nap time) - Rockit Pram RockerThe thing that saved me more hours of sleep than I could count - The SnooClick here to submit a question to the showEmail me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube or check out the website.

In this episode I'm unpacking one of the periods I found the hardest of this whole experience - the post-baby hospital stay.I (naively) thought being in a hospital would mean I'd be surrounded by support, but that wasn't the case and I ended up in a pretty dark place by the end of it.And if I had my time again, I would have put my hand up for help way more and hired someone to be there with me so I wasn't alone, but I honestly didn't have any idea I would struggle so much (because I've never done anything like this before). If you're thinking "This sounds depressing!" Don't worry! Tragedy plus time equals comedy! And there's a great story about a situation with some hospital shoe covers I'm still dining out on.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.EPISODE CREDITS:Host: Rachel CorbettEditing Assistance: Josh NewthLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showEmail me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube or check out the website.

Happy New Year! Whatever you're up to, I hope you're having a great time.In this episode I'm taking a walk down memory lane and looking at a few of the things from the first couple of years of parenting that I am VERY happy to be leaving behind.Things like the backwards facing car seat, trying to get my child to sleep in the pram, breastfeeding, breast pumps and my tiny human not being able to talk so I'm left playing Sherlock Holmes trying to work out what the heck she needs.I know people tell you not to wish away the early years, but honestly, there are a lot of things in the early part of parenting that just SUCK.So it's time to say farewell to some of those things and hello to a whole bunch of new challenges (no doubt) in 2025!This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.EPISODE CREDITS:Host: Rachel CorbettEditing Assistance: Lize RatliffLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Great Instagram account to follow for baby first aid - Tiny Hearts EducationClick here to submit a question to the showEmail me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube or check out the website.

If you celebrate Christmas, Merry Christmas! And f you don't Happy Wednesday!Today's episode is all about my first Christmas with my daughter.Yes, she was around last year but does it really count if they don't have a clue what's going on?I don't have the greatest memories of Christmas from the earlier years of my life, at least after my parents divorced. And for the past 10 years Christmas has kind of just passed me by, not in a sad way, in more of a 'Thank god I don't have to do anything or see anyone today!' way. But, when I was a kid, I do remember thinking "I can't wait till I have kids so I can start my own Christmas traditions."And here I am!So what are they and will Elf on the Shelf get a look in? (Spoiler alert...no)This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.EPISODE CREDITS:Host: Rachel CorbettEditing Assistance: Lize RatliffLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showEmail me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube or check out the website.