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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 Corbett LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF: Click here to submit a question to the show Want to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool. Email me: [email protected] Follow 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] If 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 Corbett LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF: Click here to submit a question to the show Want to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool. Email me: [email protected] Follow 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]. And 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 Corbett LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF: Click here to submit a question to the show Want to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool. Email me: [email protected] Follow 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 smarter No 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 Corbett Editing Assistance: LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF: Click here to submit a question to the show Want to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool. Email me: [email protected] Follow 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 Corbett LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF: Click here to submit a question to the show Want to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool. Email me: [email protected] Follow 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. RECOMMENDATIONS Product Recommendations Glow Dreaming White Noise Machine Foldable Portacot Mattress Ergopouch Ingenuity chair Waterwipes Box water transition cup Silicone bib Holiday Hire Companies Hire for Baby Emu Holiday Hire Share 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 Corbett Editing Assistance: Josh Newth LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF: Click here to submit a question to the show Want to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool. Email me: [email protected] Follow 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 energy If 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 Corbett Editing Assistance: LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF: Click here to submit a question to the show Want to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool. Email me: [email protected] Follow 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 trained If 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 Corbett Editing Assistance: Josh Newth LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF: Click here to submit a question to the show Want to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool. Email me: [email protected] Follow 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 Corbett Editing Assistance: Josh Newth LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF: Click here to submit a question to the show Want to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool. Email me: [email protected] Follow 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 Corbett Editing Assistance: Josh Newth LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF: Click here to submit a question to the show Want to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool. Email me: [email protected] Follow 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 Corbett Editing Assistance: Josh Newth LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF: Click here to submit a question to the show Want to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool. Email me: [email protected] Follow 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 Corbett Editing Assistance: Josh Newth LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF: Click here to submit a question to the show Want to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool. Email me: [email protected] Follow 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 Corbett Editing Assistance: Josh Newth LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF: Click here to submit a question to the show Want to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool. Email me: [email protected] Follow 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 Corbett Editing Assistance: Josh Newth LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF: Click here to submit a question to the show Want to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool. Email me: [email protected] Follow 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 Corbett Editing Assistance: Josh Newth LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF: Click here to submit a question to the show Want to start your own podcast? Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool. Email me: [email protected] Follow me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the website.