Me And My Tiny Human

I didn’t give my kid any Easter eggs this year, which, apparently, is a thing people have opinions about.I'm definitely not running a sugar-free monastery over here.But after seeing what a few small Easter eggs did to my child… I feel pretty comfortable with my decision.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:LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

Lord knows I'm not a perfect parent and I make mistakes all the time.But there are some things I see other parents do - at the park, in classes, at daycare - that I find really hard not to judge.It's often not even about their parenting and more about the fact that I think to myself "This sh*t is going to bite you in the arse later."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 CorbettLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

It's so lovely having a smart, articulate child...until it backfires.Because when they say something with confidence, people tend to listen.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 CorbettLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

I think I’ve officially become that mum.The one standing next to other parents… saying absolutely nothing.Not because I don’t like people, but because I just don't have the energy for anyone new in my life.The weird thing is, I don’t feel lonely. If anything, I feel full.Full with my kid, my life and the people I already know.Which has made me realise… I'm not antisocial. I'm just tired.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:LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

I briefly re-entered the dating scene.Briefly.As in: downloaded the apps, matched with a few men, read approximately six bios and remembered why I enjoy my peaceful, drama-free life.This episode is about the admin of dating as a solo mum, the strange freedom of not wanting a relationship and the truly baffling things men put in their dating profilesIf you’re dating as a solo mum (or very intentionally not dating), I’d love to hear how it’s going for you.You can email me at [email protected] 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 CorbettLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

I always assumed I’d have two kids.It was just one of those things I’d decided in my twenties... a nice, neat vision of what my future family would look like.And then I actually had a child.Now I find myself genuinely surprised by how strong my reaction is when friends announce they’re having a second.It’s not judgement. It’s not even fear.It’s the very clear realisation that going back to the beginning (especially on my own) feels like a life I don’t think I want.Maybe I’ll change my mind. Maybe I won’t.But right now, this is where I'm at.If you're grappling with the same question, I'd love to hear from you!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 CorbettLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

Well. That changed quickly.In yesterday's episode I was mid-toilet-training fog, genuinely unsure of how we were ever getting to the other side.Then in between recording and that episode going live we've somehow managed to get ourselves in undies. And we're using the toilet.We are officially toilet trained!So, instead of erasing over yesterday's episode I wanted to keep that in as a marker of how bloody lost I was in this whole process only 5 minutes before things changed.Consider this a Disney-style 'Reprise' where we come back for a little update to show that sometimes things feel impossible, right up to the moment they aren't.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 CorbettLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

In my experience toilet training isn't a thing you finish, it's thing you circle endlessly while asking yourself how you're ever going to get through to the other side.Sure, we’ve had some wins but we've also had plenty of regressions.And we've got an inexplicable obsession with pooing in our nappy on the balcony. Go figure.This episode is me, mid-process, trying to understand how you teach someone to do something you don’t remember learning yourself while quietly wondering if I'm ever going to have a kid who wears underpants.If you’ve been there, or you’re here now, I’d love to hear how it went for you. You can email me at [email protected] 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:LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

One of the most frustrating things about parenting is realising that progress is temporary.Just when you think you’ve moved through a phase, like really moved through it, something shifts and you’re right back at the beginning. Sitting on the edge of the pool. Literally. With a wet ass.In this episode, I talk about going from loving swimming lessons to absolutely dreading them, why moving up a level felt like moving backwards and how much mental energy it takes to re-solve a problem you thought you’d already solved.This isn’t about forcing kids to participate. It’s about the quiet exhaustion of adjusting your expectations, your schedule and your patience when nothing is actually “wrong,” it’s just… harder than it needs to be.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:LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

There are some parenting ideas you hear about and immediately think: Absolutely not. That will never work on my kid.For me, that was the 'ok to wake' clock.During a brutal stretch of early mornings, nap transitions and general sleep chaos, I finally gave it a go, fully expecting it to fail.Instead, it worked. And quickly.In this episode, I talk about introducing the green light, accidentally terrifying my child, laying the praise on thick and the moment I realised she was standing in her cot, patiently waiting for it to turn green.There’s also a cautionary tale about fiddling with apps at 5:45am and the deep satisfaction of watching your kid feel proud of themselves for figuring something out.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:LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

This episode is a PSA for anyone who hates cooking, is bad at it and is tired of pretending they’ll magically get better one day.I talk about how desperation, half a capsicum and a tin of sardines led me to asking ChatGPT what to cook for dinner.And how outsourcing the thinking part of food has genuinely changed my life.This isn’t about becoming a great cook or loving the process. It’s about not eating sad, joyless meals out of exhaustion and reclaiming a bit of mental space when you’re already doing everything else.There’s also anchovy pasta, talking to a robot like it’s a person, feminism via kitchen incompetence and why a boiled egg with steamed veg is not the life I’m aiming for anymore.If you try this and it works, email me your winning recipes coz I’m collecting them.And if you’re enjoying the show, please leave me a little rating or review!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 CorbettLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

Can you hear how calm I sound?That’s because the TV is on.After years of avoiding screen time, early-morning wake ups and sheer exhaustion pushed me into a new phase of parenting...the morning movie. And honestly? It’s been one of the nicest shifts we’ve had.In this episode, I talk about: How watching movies together has become a GLORIOUS shared shared ritualWhy I feel very differently about movies versus kids TVWhat it’s been like seeing my daughter’s imagination, storytelling and personality evolve There’s also a very unexpected detour into Frozen... Elsa’s emotional avoidance, Anna’s deeply under-celebrated resilience and why I suddenly have strong opinions about Disney merch.If you’ve ever changed your mind about something you swore you’d never do, or found something genuinely good hiding inside a survival decision, this one’s for you.And if you've got a great kids movie recommendation (or thoughts on Frozen) send them my way - [email protected] you’re enjoying the podcast please share it or give it a little rating or review!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 CorbettLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

Last year there were about 700 separate occasions where I told my daughter the plug in the bath was broken.It wasn't, I was just racing through bedtime and needed the day to end. And sometimes a bath takes too long.That one lie, however, has now turned into a daily question: "Is the plug working today?" And it got me thinking about all the things parents say just to get through the day... the “TV needs to recharge,” the ice cream truck “ran out," the shopping centre rides are “broken.”All of the necessary fibs that help you get a tiny moment of peace.But there’s one lie I still can’t get my head around and it’s the big one. Santa.In this episode, I share some of the best (and darkest) parenting lies sent in by listeners and talk about why the Santa thing hits differently for me when it comes to trust, honesty and the stories we tell our kids over and over again.If you’ve got a lie you swear by, I'd love to hear it at [email protected] if you’re enjoying the podcast please share it with someone or leave a rating or review.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 CorbettLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

Things get a little dark today.Not because anything terrible has happened, but because I want to talk honestly about what it feels like when you’re running on empty and there’s no tap-out option.After a brutal stretch of broken sleep, early wake-ups and trying to keep everything together at work and at home, I hit a point where my internal pressure cooker was well and truly at capacity.This episode is about:What happens when you’re so exhausted you start thinking about blowing up your entire lifeWhy solo parenting can feel particularly relentless when there’s no relief valveThe moment you realise doing everything means something else has to giveAnd why this year, for me, has to be about doing less - not quitting, just being smarterNo tips. No solutions. Just honesty, perspective and a reminder that feeling stretched doesn’t mean you’re failing.If you’ve ever thought, “I can’t keep going like this,” this one’s for you.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: LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

I went into the Christmas break braced for impact, convinced that weeks without daycare were going to send me over the edge but instead, something shifted.Olivia’s almost three now and for the first time I could see what people mean when they say “it gets easier”. Slower days. Side-by-side play. Less fear of large blocks of unfilled time. A feeling that we might be climbing out of the most intense bits of this together.In this episode I also talk about money, the mental load of running everything solo and why anticipation as a parent is often harder than the thing itself.If you’re in the thick of it, I hope this gives you a bit of hope that it won’t always feel like this.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 CorbettLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

Happy New Year. I know exactly where you’re going to be at midnight...in bed 😂.Same here!In this episode I share a bunch of my MVP mum products from 2025.The things I actually use, rely on and would genuinely replace immediately if they disappeared tomorrow.This isn’t a sponsored list. Some links are affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission, but I only recommend products I’ve paid for, used and would replace immediately if they disappeared tomorrow.I also want your recommendations and I’ve linked a little form below so we can crowdsource a genuinely useful list of products for solo mums (because there’s a lot of crap out there).From white noise machines to silicon bibs, this is peak New Year’s Eve content for this stage of my life.RECOMMENDATIONSProduct RecommendationsGlow Dreaming White Noise MachineFoldable Portacot MattressErgopouchIngenuity chairWaterwipesBox water transition cupSilicone bibHoliday Hire CompaniesHire for BabyEmu Holiday HireShare your recommendations here.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 showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

Last Christmas, Olivia was only one and she genuinely couldn't have cared less about it.This year? Entirely different story.In this episode, I’m reflecting on how quickly things change, what Christmas looks like with a two-year-old who suddenly finds everything magical and why I’ve gone from being pretty indifferent about Christmas to leaning into it.I talk about:Why Christmas with a one-year-old can feel… underwhelmingThe moment I realised this is what Christmas with kids is meant to feel likeA very risky trip to Christmas Crazy (that somehow worked out)The joy of lights, baubles, and a kid who wants to turn them on and off every dayWhy being a solo mum means I get to choose exactly what Christmas looks likeFriends’ Christmases, chosen family, and zero obligation energyIf you’re solo parenting, or navigating Christmas in a way that doesn’t look “traditional”, this one’s a gentle reminder that it doesn’t have to look any particular way to be really good.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:LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

Toilet training. The one parenting milestone I’ve been aggressively avoiding like it’s a Centrelink queue.Tess asked if I had any tips and look, the only “tip” I have is that I am also terrified and not the guru you’re looking for.In this episode I chat about:Why toilet training feels like the Olympics of solo parentingThe three-day method everyone keeps recommending (no thanks, I choose life)My fear of rogue poos taking out every soft furnishing in my homeWhy I keep hoping someone will just whisk her away for three days and return her fully trainedIf you’re also scared, overwhelmed, or googling “Can toddlers toilet train themselves,” please enjoy this journey into my panic.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 showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

Ahhhh, the independence era. Otherwise known as: “No, you can’t… but I’ll pretend you can while I slowly die inside.”This week I’m venting about the "I can do it myself" phase...the shoes, the clothes, the stairs, the moments where you’re simultaneously proud of their independence but also desperate to scream into a pillow.If you’ve ever stood at the bottom of a staircase for 45 minutes saying “Good job, Bubby” with no conviction because your soul has left your body, I feel you.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 showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

We are deep in toddler bedtime stalling territory and if you’ve been here before, you know the pain.Every night is a masterclass in negotiation. And by “negotiation,” I mean manipulation, emotional warfare and being asked to read the same book 47 times while a tiny human practices their latest excuse for staying awake.In this episode, I talk about the emotional toll of these bedtime marathons and why solo parenting makes it feel even heavier.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 showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

This week’s question from Anthony goes straight for the jugular: “Do you ever think about your own mortality?”Um… yes. Constantly.In this episode, I talk about the creeping fear that comes with being a solo mum, knowing your kid only has you and wanting to be here long enough to see it all. From my parents’ dementia battles to the late‑night “Am I doing too much?” spiral, I unpack what it’s like to balance survival, stress and the need to slow down.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 showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

This week’s question comes from Fran: “Do you feel bad about sending your kid to daycare?”Short answer? Nope.In this episode, I share the emotional rollercoaster of daycare drop-offs, how long it took my daughter to settle in and why even if I won the lottery, I still wouldn’t do seven days a week solo. We also dip into…The solo parent juggleThe mental load of endless daycare dress-upsThe chaos of events scheduled during work hoursAnd why I think daycare has helped shape my daughter into the social little legend she is.It’s part rant, part reflection and big love for the amazing humans who take care of our tiny humans while we try to keep the lights 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 showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

This week’s question comes from Cassie: “Do you use screens more as a solo mum because you don’t have help?”The answer?...No. But it's not for the reason you'd think.Screen time is a topic that gets people fired up and it feels like everyone is judging your decisions. But in this episode I explain why I don't use it (at the moment, but that's not to say I won't in the future), how it breaks my child’s brain (and mine) and why 30 minutes of peace isn't worth a week of Wiggles withdrawal.If you're a parent who loves the TV, you'll find no judgement here! We're all just doing what we need to do to get through the day!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 showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

Ever feel like you’re going to turn inside out trying not to yell at your kid? Me too!This week’s listener question comes from Annalise, a solo mum trying her best not to lose it on the daily but also wondering if she’s the only one struggling to keep it under wraps in the no escape / no tap out reality of parenting alone.I talk about my experience of trying (and failing) to be a zero yelling mum and why the fantasy of stepping out of the room to scream into a pillow is completely unrealistic when you’re on your own and your kid is mid-meltdown.I also chat about bedtime stall tactics, boundary-holding exhaustion and the weird comfort of hearing your toddler parrot your worst moments back to you. Parenting’s fun, hey?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 showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

Is the juggle doable as a solo mum? Technically, yes. But it might break you a little.In this final episode of this season, I talk about how I'm trying to keep everything going and the importance of not forgetting about yourself in that mix. I also explain why I’m taking a short break from the podcast (don't worry, it's not for long!) and why sometimes you just need to take something off your plate before you fall to bits.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 showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

This week I'm answering a question about whether I've ever been judged for my parenting.This came into my inbox at the perfect time because I'd had someone judge me that very same week.And let's just say, I wasn't that jazzed about it.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: LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

This week, I'm answering a question about the hardest stages of solo motherhood so far.I've got a whole episode on the first 6 weeks so we don't need to explore that hellscape again 😂.Instead, I'm going to share my thoughts on a phase I'm in the middle of right now that is pushing me to my absolute limits.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: LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

This week I'm talking about a few items you must have if you're a solo mum.When you don’t have anyone to hand your baby to so you can take a shower or the toilet, these three things are a life saver. EPISODE CREDITS:Host: Rachel CorbettEditing Assistance: LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.

This week’s not a cry for help, I promise 😂It’s just a moment, between you and me, to talk about something I wasn’t ready for...how bad I would look 95% of the time after becoming a parent.From constant scratches and bruises to hair so bad I've asked ChatGPT for a hair routine (twice). I already had a pretty low bar for the amount of effort I was willing to put into my appearance. Bu it really hits another level when time, sleep, and energy vanish into the solo mum vortex.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 showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

This week there’s no listener question, just a moment, between you and me, to unpack the unexpected panic that can set in when you're a solo parent with zero plans.I've never been one for the Sunday Scaries but what I have experienced is the Real Life Scaries that can often happen when you've returned from a holiday with parent friends and you realise "Holy crap. I've got to do this on my own?"It's almost easier to do it when you don't get a sneak peek into how much easier it is to pass the time with another person there.Coz when you step back into real life after that, those wide open hours can feel even longer than they do already.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 showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

This week I'm answering a listener question about one of the most common fears people have when considering solo motherhood - what about companionship??Q: "I know you said a partner is out of the question but what about companionship? How do you manage to incorporate that? I am 39 and have a few eggs frozen and still feel unsure about so much including if I even want to go down this path on my own. All my friends are married with kids and I just feel people look at me confused."I hear ya! I feel like confusion was the reaction I got the most when I told people I was going to have a baby solo.So, in this episode I share how I felt about relationships before becoming a solo mum, how that changed once I made the decision to go it alone, and whether I ever miss having a partner now that I’m deep in the trenches of parenting on my own.I also reflect on the kind of love I’ve experienced in past relationships vs. the love I feel from my daughter and how it's unlike anything I’ve ever known.EPISODE CREDITS:Host: Rachel CorbettEditing Assistance: Josh NewthLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.

Today I'm answering a meaty question from Anonymous...Q: "How much time did you give to considering how your daughter will feel and what she will experience being born into a situation where she will not be raised by and have a relationship with her biological father, and her biological father's side of the family? She has 50% of her DNA from a stranger. Did you talk to any donor conceived people or adopted people and ask them about their perspectives? How much will you disclose about her biological father's identity to her and others? I discovered I was a donor conceived (DC) person at 40 years old after completing a DNA test. As a DC person I loathe the term "donor". It's not an organ, it's not even a blood transfusion, a sperm donation results the child assuming 50% of the father's DNA and that is a huge factor in the make up and identity of the child."This question was brilliant because it really made me think about how I could make sure I'm thinking about this from my daughter's perspective and make sure she has the easiest time possible with this information.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 showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

No question today, just a little observation from my time as a solo parent...the truly unfair notion that you spend most of your days doing absolutely nothing and yet you've never been more tired.HOW DOES THAT WORK?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: LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

In this episode I'm answering a question from Sam..."How did you go with feeding your kid solids? I'm terrified my daughter is only going to want to eat chicken nuggets."Oh Sam. I hear you!This was my greatest fear too.I get that kids like what they like, and if she only wanted chicken nuggets after I'd introduced her to everything else, there wasn't much I could do about that.But I was determined to get her to try as many different things as possible so she was aware there are more flavours out there than crumbed chicken.Unfortunately, I think I may have gone too far 😬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 showSolid Starts First 100 Days GuideWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

Today I'm answering this question from Anonymous..."I’m currently doing IVF to become a solo mum and while I’m super hopeful and optimistic it will work out, the realities are starting to dawn on me that it may not. And I may have to make peace with that at some point. So I guess my questions are - Did you think about this? Did you have a limit on how many round you would do? How did you handle the IVF rollercoaster once you decided you were ready to be a mum? Do you know anyone who tried without success (because this needs to be normalised as much as solo motherhood imo)?"I was 42 when I had my daughter so if there was one thing I was definitely across and that was the fact that, at my age, becoming a mum was more unlikely than it was likely.Every fertility appointment I went to (and there were a lot of them) I was reminded of the statistics.So I knew, no matter how much I wanted to be a mum, there were absolutely no guarantee it would happen.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 showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

Today I'm answering this question from Carly..."Do you ever feel any level of guilt for your daughter that because of your (our) choice, she won’t have a father (one of the good ones - engaged, mature, loving) in her life? Yes it was the right decision for me but i do question myself on that sometimes." - Carly (& my little one, Gracen)Do I ever think about whether I should have gone down a different path? You'll have to listen to find out!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 showWant to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

Before I became a parent, I had no idea how judgey people could be about parenting.It seems that when there's a baby involved, everyone has an opinion and the biggest thing people seem to have opinions on? Breastfeeding. I've been amazed at the willingness of strangers to share their two cents when they've got no idea about the circumstances of somebodies life.So what's with all the judgement? And why do people care?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: LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showWant help starting your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool.Email me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

Today, I'm answering a question from Samantha: "Do you think there are any qualities that you have that have been helpful in being a solo mum? I'm really disorganised and can be kinda lazy at times and I'm worried those qualities are probably going to suck if I'm thinking about having a baby on my own."Firstly, Samantha, if you do decide to go down the solo mum path, I think you'll surprise yourself.It's amazing what we're a;; capable of getting done when there's a tiny human howling at you and probably sh*tting their pants at the same time 😂Ultimately, the only trait you need to be a great mum, of any description, is the ability to love your kid.Everything outside of that is just logistics but as for traits I've found handy doing it solo, there are a few, and in this episode I'm going to share the qualities I believe have really helped me.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 showWant to create a podcast of your own? Check out my podcasting course, PodSchoolEmail me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

Let me preface this episode by saying this is MY experience and NONE of this is advice.Sleep is a very sensitive topic for parents, mostly because we're getting bugger all of it but I wanted to share my experience so you can take from it what you need and ignore what you don't.Every baby is different so it's likely that none of the stuff that worked for me will work for you and vice versa. Welcome to the punish of teaching your kid to sleep!!In this episode I chat about my experience with sleep training, the Snoo, co-sleeping and the phrase that will haunt you in your dreams: "Drowsy but awake."If I had a list of priorities when I became a parent, sleep was top of the list.Mostly because I had no one else to hand this little person off to so if I was getting no sleep I knew that was a recipe for disaster.So, I did everything I could to create an environment where my daughter had the best possible chance of learning how to do it because that's really all you can do.The rest is up to them and you have no idea how they're going to take to it.But I knew I didn't want to take short cuts early (even though it would have been SO MUCH easier at the time) because I didn't want to be fixing bigger problems later. I wanted to try and tough it out as best I could in the hopes that we could get the hard stuff out of the way early and then course correct later.So this is what worked for me.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 Ratliff LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Click here to submit a question to the showWant to create a podcast of your own? Check out my podcasting course, PodSchoolEmail me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

Today, I'm answering a question from Anthea:"I notice you don't really put your daughter on social media and I was interested in the thinking behind that and what you feel about other parents who do it?"Brave is the person who genuinely admits what they think of other parents 😂 But in this instance, even though I can't get myself comfy with posting my kid on social media, I'd happily watch videos of your kids all day!Tiny humans are excellent content so I understand why people post about them but my lack of social media content is really just my way of ensuring I'll have a legitimate rebuttal for when my daughter eventually asks me for Instagram (or whatever platform is around when she's older).That's right. My approach to putting my kid social media is about planning for a conversation that's potentially ten years away.Nothing weird about that, right?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 showWant to create a podcast of your own? Check out my podcasting course, PodSchoolEmail me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.

Today I'm answering this question from Annabelle: "What would you say your life is like the majority of time...enjoyable, manageable or overwhelming?"What's the answer? You'll have to listen to find out!If you'd like to submit an question to the show you can do it here.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 showWant to create a podcast of your own? Check out my podcasting course, PodSchoolEmail me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube or check out the website.

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 showWant to create a podcast of your own? Check out my podcasting course, PodSchoolEmail 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 showWant to create a podcast of your own? Check out my podcasting course, PodSchoolEmail 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 showWant to create a podcast of your own? Check out my podcasting course, PodSchoolEmail 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 showWant to create a podcast of your own? Check out my podcasting course, PodSchoolEmail me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube or check out the website.

Today I'm talking about something I get asked about A LOT... how did I chose my donor?I had absolutely NO idea how this whole process worked before I found myself in it so hopefully after listening to this episode you have a bit more of an understanding of how it works than I did!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 showWant to create a podcast of your own? Check out my podcasting course, PodSchoolEmail me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube or check out the website.