
Parent Unplugged is a parenting podcast built on real stories. Through raw, honest conversations, we explore what it actually feels like to raise children - the moments no one prepares you for, the thoughts you don’t say out loud, and the experiences that change you. From everyday overwhelm to life-altering challenges, each episode brings you inside the reality of parenting - not the polished vers... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 98 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Categories | Kids & FamilyParenting | ||||

In this eye-opening podcast episode, we unpack the truth about potty training, nappies, toilet learning, constipation, poo withholding, and the “readiness” myth many parents are told to follow. A research nurse explains why children historically pott... more
Helen Thorn - comedian, author and one half of Scummy Mummies — joins me to share the story behind the smile. After discovering her husband had been having an affair, Helen suddenly found herself navigating heartbreak, divorce, single motherhood and ... more
Breastfeeding is often described as “the most natural thing in the world” - so why do so many parents struggle with it?In this powerful conversation, midwife Louise Broadridge explores the emotional reality of infant feeding, the pressure placed on n... more
What is it really like to foster a child?
In this powerful episode, Charis sits down with Deborah Bright, who has spent the last 35 years fostering more than 200 children alongside raising her own family and adopting two children herself.
Deborah s... more
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Listening to Parent Unplugged feels like sitting down with someone who truly gets parenting; the messy, beautiful and sometimes overwhelming reality of it all. The conversations are honest, reassuring and full of gentle wisdom, helping you feel less alone while offering practical tools you can actually use.
It’s a rare podcast that manages to feel both deeply comforting and genuinely empowering. I find myself finishing each episode feeling more grounded, more compassionate towards myself, and m... more
Whether your child is going through the terrible twos, or is navigating the transition from home life to school life, Charis imparts incredible wisdom as well as getting the best of out her guests for each tantalising listen. My favourite podcast.
This is such a great podcast and a must listen for parents. Charis interviews such a range of experts and fabulous guests and there are always really actionable, takeaways that are easy to implement. It really cuts through the noise of some of the ‘perfect’ parenting advice out there.
Such a brilliant podcast with wonderful guests. I love that there are such a variety of experts all with wonderful advice that can be used practically day to day. Love your work!
Love what Charis is doing here! Really feels as though she’s asking questions for every-parent; to understand all the advice, all the science and all the trends in parenting. Her interest and passion shine through.
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