Me And My Tiny Human

Ever said to someone: “I’m solo parenting this weekend”?

I get it. Going from two sets of hands to one is a serious shock to the system… but it’s also not quite the same thing.

When you’re doing it on your own, there’s no handover coming. Ever.

No backup if things go sideways. Ever.

No one else there (even over the phone) taking responsibility for figuring things out with you.

But weirdly, I think that can make things simpler.

Not logistically, sure.

But cleaner. More straightforward. Way less emotionally complicated.

So this is a bit of a reality check… but also a bit of reassurance if you’ve ever said it yourself and immediately thought, “Oh shit, should I not have said that?”

You’re fine. I promise.

This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation.

I pay my respects to Elders past and present.

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Host: Rachel Corbett

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Everyone warns you about how brutal the sickness phase is.

The daycare germs.

The sleepless nights.

The absolute chaos of trying to keep a tiny human alive while they’re falling apart.

And yes… some of that is very real.

But what nobody really prepares you for is the moment it changes.

When your kid can actually tell you what’s wrong.

When they understand what you’re asking.

When you’re suddenly not guessing your way through it anymore.

This was one of those moments and I genuinely could not believe what was happening.

This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation.

I pay my respects to Elders past and present.

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Host: Rachel Corbett

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There are some parenting moments that happen in a split second… and then live in your nervous system forever.

This episode is about one (or maybe a couple) of those.

A trip to the park, a child hanging off a bridge with one hand and a memory from the baby days that still makes me feel physically ill when I think about it.

Nothing terrible happened, but it so easily could have.

And there's no guilt quite like the guilt of a near miss.

This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation.

I pay my respects to Elders past and present.

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Host: Rachel Corbett

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There are some parts of parenting you know are coming one day.

And then there are the ones that arrive way earlier than you expected and leave you sitting on Google wondering whether you need to panic.

This was one of those for me.

What followed was a bit of research, a lot of trying not to make it weird, and one of the greatest toddler phrases I’ve ever heard in my life.

This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation.

I pay my respects to Elders past and present.

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Host: Rachel Corbett

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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.

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Host: Rachel Corbett

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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.

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Host: Rachel Corbett

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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.

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Host: Rachel Corbett

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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.

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Host: Rachel Corbett

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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 profiles

If 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].

This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation.

I pay my respects to Elders past and present.

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Host: Rachel Corbett

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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 Corbett

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