The Late-Night Parent Club

Running on no sleep and wondering how you'll get through tomorrow? When you're exhausted, the last thing you need is another impossible to-do list. In this short episode of The Late-Night Parent Club, host Minah Shannon is joined once again by NHS GP, mum of two and author Dr Punam Krishan for one simple reminder: when you're running on empty, lower the bar before blaming yourself. Dr Punam shares a practical checklist for those overwhelming parenting days. Have you eaten something nourishing? Had enough water? Stepped outside for some fresh air? Spoken to another adult or found even 10 minutes for yourself? It's not about doing everything. It's about recognising that your needs matter too, even when you're caring for a baby. They also discuss why asking for help isn't a sign of failure, how to stop putting yourself last and where to look for support if you don't have family nearby. Whether you're in the middle of a night feed or facing another day on very little sleep, this is a gentle reminder to give yourself some of the care you give everyone else. The Late-Night Parent Club is a MadeForMums podcast. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday at 11pm UK time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Exhausted but can't sleep when your baby finally settles? Snapping at your partner, feeling overwhelmed or wondering why you don't feel like yourself anymore? Sleep deprivation in early parenthood affects so much more than how tired you feel. This week on The Late-Night Parent Club, host Minah Shannon is joined by NHS GP, mum of two, Strictly Come Dancing star and author of The Motherload, Dr Punam Krishan, for an honest conversation about the physical and emotional toll of exhaustion. They explore why "sleep when the baby sleeps" isn't always helpful, how broken sleep can affect your mood, confidence and relationships, and why finding moments of rest can matter just as much as getting some sleep. Dr Punam also explains how to recognise when persistent low mood, anxiety or feeling disconnected could be a sign to seek support, rather than something to put down to tiredness. Plus, poet and dad Harry Baker shares a moving message about the newborn days, including poems from his book Tender, inspired by the first 100 days of his son's life. If you're running on empty, struggling to switch off or feeling lost in the demands of new parenthood, this episode is for you. The Late-Night Parent Club is a MadeForMums podcast. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday at 11pm UK time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stuck in a 3am spiral? In this short episode, host Minah Shannon asks The Modern Midwife, Marie Louise, a senior midwife and the bestselling author of The Modern Midwife’s Guide series, how to tell a worry worth acting on from 3am noise.  They cover why late-night thoughts feel so much bigger when you’re sleep-deprived, the difference between genuine concern and rumination, what to do when the spiral starts, and when to speak to a healthcare professional.  The Late-Night Parent Club is a MadeForMums podcast, published by Immediate. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday at 11pm. For more expert parenting advice, real-life stories and trusted product reviews, visit https://www.madeformums.com Enjoyed this episode? Follow The Late-Night Parent Club and share it with a parent who might need to hear it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why does 3am feel so much heavier with a newborn? Host Minah Shannon is joined by The Modern Midwife, Marie Louise, a senior midwife and the bestselling author of The Modern Midwife’s Guide series, to talk about newborn nights, sleep deprivation and why you’re not the only one awake.  Together they explain why the night hours feel so lonely, why the exhaustion and memory fog are normal, what partners can do during night feeds, and why a second or third baby can be just as hard as the first.  They also cover why “postpartum lasts forever” and how to find your support network. Broadcaster, DJ and author Gemma Cairney drops in with a message for late-night parents: trust your gut. The Late-Night Parent Club is a MadeForMums podcast, published by Immediate. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday at 11pm. For more expert parenting advice, real-life stories and trusted product reviews, visit https://www.madeformums.com Enjoyed this episode? Follow The Late-Night Parent Club and share it with a parent who might need to hear it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Still awake? You're in good company.  Parenting doesn't come with a handbook, but The Late-Night Parent Club might just be the next best thing.  Join host Minah Shannon for honest conversations, expert advice and answers to the questions we're sometimes too embarrassed to ask.  From sleepless nights and newborn worries to relationships and the reality of raising children, we're bringing together parenting experts and real parents to talk about it all.  New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday at 11pm, starting 20 October.  The Late-Night Parent Club is a MadeForMums podcast, published by Immediate.  Follow now and join the club. The Late-Night Parent Club is a MadeForMums podcast, published by Immediate.  New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday at 11pm.  For more expert parenting advice, real-life stories and trusted product reviews, visit https://www.madeformums.com  Enjoyed this episode? Follow The Late-Night Parent Club and share it with a parent who might need to hear it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices