Things Nobody Tells You

The myth of milestones

When milestones don’t go to plan, the pressure can feel enormous - especially when your child’s path looks completely different to everyone else’s.
In this episode, Emmy sits down with Christa, mum to Frankie, who was born with Down syndrome and a complex heart condition. From NICU and feeding tubes to therapies, “milestone meltdowns” and navigating comments from well-meaning strangers. 
Christa shares what development really looks like behind the scenes and why milestones aren’t as straightforward as the apps make them seem.
A grounding, honest listen for any parent who’s ever worried their child is “behind” or felt unseen in the early years.

All Things Immunisations

Raising Sensitive Kids

Big feelings in little bodies can feel huge for parents too – especially when you’ve got a child who’s extra sensitive, struggles with drop-offs or seems to “fall apart” the second they’re back in your arms.
In this episode of Things Nobody Tells You, Emmy sits down with clinical psychologist and mum of three, Jacquie Ward, to unpack what’s really going on for our highly sensitive kids – and why it’s not about “bad behaviour” or you doing it wrong. They chat about why sensitivity is a biological trait (not a parenting fail), what’s normal clinginess versus separation anxiety, and how to think differently about tantrums, meltdowns and those impossible transitions out the door.
Jacquie also shares how our own nervous system, stress levels and upbringing shape the way we respond to our kids, and why getting support for you can be just as powerful as a strategy for them. This is a grounded, honest conversation for any parent who’s ever wondered, “Is this normal… or is it just us?”
 

The myths and madness of birth

Birth advice is everywhere, but what actually helps is the stuff that makes the intense parts feel normal and the choices feel clearer. In this episode, we chat with Lauren Severiano—a registered nurse and doula who has supported more than 300 births.
With Lauren’s background across both medical and holistic care, we go beyond the textbook to unpack how birth is approached from a provider’s perspective, how hospital language and timelines can shape decisions, and how to use a birth plan without rigidity.
We also demystify the messy-but-common realities - pooing, shaking, vomiting, delivering the placenta, delayed cord clamping, skin-to-skin, newborn quirks, and recovery.
This is a grounded, judgment-free chat for anyone preparing for birth (first or fourth), with simple ways to balance preparation and flexibility, protect your headspace, and find your voice. Real talk, real examples, and reassurance you can carry into the birthing suite.

You don’t need to fix your baby’s cry

Is my parenting style… chaos? Are we good parents yet? And do parenting styles even matter at 3am? These are all valid questions when you’re in the depths of parenthood.
To kick off the podcast, I couldn’t think of anyone better than one of our OG experts, Gen Muir. She’s the GOAT when it comes to making parents feel seen and heard - and she brings serious experience as a Parent Educator, Social Worker, and mum of four boys.
Together we dive into parenting styles, the messy middle of raising kids, and how to respond when your baby cries - all while having plenty of laughs along the way.

Are you the one being sleep trained?

Somewhere along the way, we got the whole sleep training message a little wrong. Chris Minogue is a Mothercraft Nurse of nearly four decades and widely known as the baby whisperer. With experience working alongside thousands of families, she’s seen it all. While the world (and the information we have access to) has changed, our babies’ needs have not.
Chris is also the reason I managed to raise three kids under three and a half - while starting a business. In this episode, we swap real-life examples and dig into what you really need to know about parenting and your baby’s sleep.