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Awake at 3am

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by Jess Zids and Sophia Masur

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Sleep deprivation is not harmless. It's the rage, the anxiety, the strain on your relationship. The loss of confidence, the feeling everyone else is coping better than you are. At Awake at 3am, we tell the stories nobody else was telling. Real mums sharing what really happened behind closed doors. Babies waking every hour. Postpartum anxiety. Postpartum psychosis. Food allergies. Reflux. IVF. Divorce. Maternal burnout. The moments they thought they were failing, and the stories they wish someone had told them sooner.

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June 23, 2026

19| Abbey, Hourly Waking, Baby Food Intolerances & Surviving Sleep Deprivation

Episode 19: Abbey, Hourly Waking, Baby Food Allergies & Surviving Sleep DeprivationWhat happens when your baby wakes every 45 minutes, food allergies turn every feed into a really scary moment, and the village you thought would support you never arrives?In this powerful episode of Awake at 3am, Abbey shares her experience of severe sleep deprivation, hourly waking, infant food allergies, maternal burnout and the reality of modern motherhood. After an unexpected pregnancy, Abbey found herself navigating newborn sleep, frequent night waking, false starts, feeding to sleep, co-sleeping, baby sleep challenges and the overwhelming mental load that comes with raising a baby who simply wouldn't sleep.At her lowest point, Abbey was surviving on broken sleep whilst managing multiple food allergies, navigating relationship strain, struggling with her mental health and trying to be the mum she wanted to be. Like so many exhausted parents, she found herself questioning whether she was doing something wrong and wondering why nobody talks honestly about how hard sleep deprivation can be.In this episode we discuss:• Baby sleep and infant sleep challenges• Hourly waking and frequent night waking• Sleep deprivation and maternal burnout• Baby food allergies and feeding challenges• Co-sleeping and feeding to sleep• Maternal mental health and postpartum anxiety• The mental load of motherhood• Relationship strain after having a baby• Parenting without a village• Sleep training and finding a path forward• Why exhausted mums need support tooIf you've ever searched for answers about baby sleep, hourly waking, sleep regressions, food allergies, sleep deprivation, maternal mental health, newborn sleep, co-sleeping, feeding to sleep or how to survive the early years of parenting, this episode is for you.Awake at 3am is the parenting podcast for exhausted parents navigating baby sleep, toddler sleep, sleep training, maternal mental health, postpartum anxiety, motherhood, infant development, parental burnout and the realities of raising children in today's world.Follow @awakeat3am.podcast and @sophiassleepschool to learn about todays episode.

June 16, 2026

18 | Taylor - Postpartum Anxiety, Sleep Deprivation, Mum Rage and a Surprise Third Baby

Taylor thought she had baby sleep figured out.Her first baby was sleeping through the night by nine weeks old. Then came Elle.In this episode, Taylor shares the reality of life with two under one, severe sleep deprivation, postpartum anxiety, and the guilt that came with feeling overwhelmed by motherhood. She opens up about feeding her baby eight times a night, experiencing mum rage, struggling with health anxiety, and the moment she realised she couldn't keep going the way she was.We talk about seeking support through therapy, working with a baby sleep consultant, and how baby sleep training helped transform life for her whole family. Taylor shares what she learned about baby sleep, creating a baby sleep routine, navigating sleep deprivation, and overcoming the fears and misconceptions that often surround sleep training.Alongside raising two little ones (and expecting a third!), Taylor is also the founder of Posy, an Australian women's intimates brand. She gives us a glimpse into the realities of building a business while navigating pregnancy, postpartum anxiety, motherhood, and everything in between.As if life wasn't busy enough, Taylor also shares the surprise discovery that she's pregnant with baby number three less than a year after welcoming her second baby.This is an honest conversation about motherhood, postpartum anxiety, baby sleep, sleep deprivation, identity, and learning that asking for help doesn't make you a bad parent.In this episode we discuss: • Postpartum anxiety and maternal mental health • Health anxiety in motherhood • Sleep deprivation and surviving the early years • Baby sleep training, sleep consultants and common misconceptions • Creating a baby sleep routine • Mum rage, guilt and overwhelm • Two under one and family life • Pregnancy after infertility • Unexpected pregnancy with baby number three • Building a business while raising young childrenFollow Taylor and Posy: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/posyintimates?igsh=bXN3dzQxb211MjJv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@posyintimates</a>

June 9, 2026

Ep 17 | Sheila, IVF, Infertility, Donor Eggs, Sleep Deprivation, Baby Sleep & Motherhood at 47

What happens when you've spent years battling infertility, navigating IVF, undergoing multiple fertility treatments and ultimately choosing donor eggs to become a mother, only to find yourself facing one of the biggest challenges of all: severe sleep deprivation?In this deeply honest episode of Awake at 3am, we sit down with author, speaker and coach Sheila Vijeyarasa to discuss her journey through infertility, IVF, donor egg conception, pregnancy after 45 and becoming a first-time mum at 47.After multiple rounds of IVF, unsuccessful fertility treatment cycles and years of heartbreak, Sheila became a donor mum and welcomed her son Phoenix into the world. But while infertility and conception were difficult, nothing prepared her for the reality of newborn sleep deprivation, baby sleep challenges, frequent night waking, breastfeeding difficulties, relationship strain and the profound identity shift that comes with motherhood.This episode explores:• IVF, infertility and fertility treatment • Donor egg conception and becoming a donor mother • Pregnancy after 45 and motherhood at 47 • Mental health for new mums • Postpartum mental health and postpartum anxiety • Managing sleep deprivation during the newborn stage • The emotional impact of sleep loss on mothers and families • Breastfeeding challenges, pumping and formula feeding without guilt • Newborn sleep issues and frequent overnight waking • Baby sleep routines and healthy sleep habits • Sleep consultant advice for exhausted parents • Self-settling techniques and sleep training misconceptions • How to help a baby fall asleep independently • Why overtired babies often sleep worse, not better • Toddler sleep challenges and toddler night routines • Relationship strain from parenting and sleep deprivation • The impact of poor sleep on marriage, work performance and wellbeing • Building resilience through motherhood • Coping with overwhelm, exhaustion and identity loss after becoming a parent • Parenting after infertility and the pressure to feel grateful despite strugglingSheila shares powerful insights into the reality of becoming a parent after infertility, why sleep deprivation can affect every aspect of life, and how improving baby sleep transformed not only her son's wellbeing but also her marriage, mental health and ability to function.If you're navigating IVF, infertility, donor egg conception, newborn sleep, baby sleep problems, postpartum anxiety, maternal mental health struggles or the overwhelming exhaustion that comes with parenting, this conversation will leave you feeling understood, validated and far less alone.Follow Awake at 3am for honest conversations about parenting, baby sleep and the stories ( and tips) nobody tells you before becoming a parent!To learn more about Sheila, follow her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sheila_v__?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@sheila_v__</a>

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What is Awake at 3am?: Sleep deprivation is not harmless.

It's the rage, the anxiety, the strain on your relationship. The loss of confidence, the feeling everyone else is coping better than you are.

At Awake at 3am, we tell the stories nobody else was telling.

Real mums sharing what really happened behind closed doors. Babies waking every hour. Postpartum anxiety. Postpartum psychosis. Food allergies. Reflux. IVF. Divorce. Maternal burnout. The moments they thought they were failing, and the stories they wish someone had told them sooner.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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