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Parent Unplugged

by Charis Halsall

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I Handed My Baby to a Stranger Because I Couldn’t Do It Anymore

July 6, 2026 · 49 min

Lisa opens up about raising two autistic children with very different needs, navigating school battles, masking, meltdowns, postnatal depression, and her own late autism diagnosis. In this honest conversation, she shares the reality behind…
The Truth About Potty Training

July 1, 2026 · 17 min

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…
She Found a Love Letter in His Jacket Pocket After 22 Years of Marriage

June 29, 2026 · 33 min

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…
The Hidden Trauma of Feeding

June 25, 2026 · 12 min

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…
I Fostered Over 200 Children

June 23, 2026 · 34 min

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…

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AUTISM CHANGED EVERYTHING

June 18, 2026 · 16 min

What happens when the future you imagined for your child suddenly changes? In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, a father shares what it really felt like in the early days of his son’s autism diagnosis - the fear, the…
Losing My Wife at 31: Raising Our Daughter Alone

June 16, 2026 · 49 min

In this deeply moving episode, Chris shares the story of losing his wife Laura to sarcoma — a rare and aggressive cancer — while raising their young daughter together. From the shock of diagnosis during early parenthood, through treatment…
Children Are Allowed To Be Children

June 11, 2026 · 11 min

In this highlight episode, Dr Martha joins Parent Unplugged to unpack what young children are really struggling with - and why so much of what we label as “bad behaviour” is often just development. From tantrums and public judgment to…
“What If I Hurt My Baby?” Understanding Intrusive Thoughts

June 9, 2026 · 44 min

In this episode of Parent Unplugged, we’re joined by clinical psychologist Emma Offord to talk about postpartum OCD, intrusive thoughts, and maternal mental health. Emma shares her personal experience of becoming a mum while dealing with…
Struggling To Parent With ADHD

June 4, 2026 · 13 min

What happens when the parent is the one with ADHD? In this episode, we talk honestly about what parenting really looks like when you’re navigating ADHD yourself — from emotional dysregulation and overwhelm to the guilt, shame, and moments…
The Trauma of Leaving My Baby in NICU

June 2, 2026 · 45 min

In this episode, Charis speaks with Dr Frankie Harrison about the trauma of pregnancy complications, losing one of her twins, developing pre-eclampsia, and delivering her son at just 31 weeks.Frankie shares the fear of meeting her baby in…
What Severe Autism Really Looks Like

May 28, 2026 · 14 min

What is it really like raising children with severe autism?In this powerful and emotional highlight, one mother shares the raw reality of parenting two non-speaking autistic sons with high care needs. From early diagnosis and sleepless…

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About the show

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 version. If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one struggling, thinking or feeling a certain way… you’re not.