The Moment

The Moment

Hosted by: Claire Andrews

The podcast where everyday parents share the memories that have shaped them.

Episodes

I Was Left Holding Our Baby

Season #2 Episode #8

How did Chris feel, to see your partner (and brand new mother of your baby) wheeled away to theatre? What words did Chris use, to describe the aftermath of being in the birth suite alone, holding his newborn baby? All...
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I Became His Step-Mum

Season #2 Episode #7

How did Phoebe navigate going from a single woman, to step mum of a three year old in a verrry short period of time? What have been some of the biggest challenges (and the best parts!) when she was thrown into...
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I Was Told My Baby Was Small

Season #2 Episode #6

How does it feel to be told that your baby is 'small' during pregnancy? How did Steph see this as a reflection on herself as a parent? When random comments are made by strangers, what does Steph think (and do)? All of...
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They Told Me He'd Never Heard My Voice

Season #2 Episode #5

What went through Rachel's mind when she was told her baby was deaf? How did she navigate new life as a parent, while grappling with a life-changing diagnosis for her son? What is Rachel's advice for the support...
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I Realised I Loved My Daughter

Season #3 Episode #4

Did Anto feel pressure to instantly love his newborn baby? What happens when it takes time to form a bond? Are we expecting too much of ourselves, to be the 'perfect parent' when good enough is really actually good...
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I Couldn't Get Out Of My Car

Season #2 Episode #3

How did Penny find herself 9 months into parenthood, unable to leave her car? What does it look like, to experience a battle with OCD for 23 years before reaching a formal diagnosis? When do intrusive thoughts verge...
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I Lost My Mind Over Sleep

Season #2 Episode #2

How did Beth navigate being consumed by her baby's sleeping (or not sleeping!)? What was her experience with not one, but two different sleep programs? What did Beth learn about sharing her challenges with sleep, with...
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I Gave Birth In My Driveway

Season #2 Episode #1

What went through my mind when I unexpectedly found out I was pregnant? What impact did PTSD from my first birth, have on my pregnancy? How the hell did I end up giving birth in the back of our car? What has this...
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Season 2 is coming!

Season #2

Season Two of The Moment is coming on Wednesday the 20th of September!Over the course of this season, I bring you 10 moments that truely covers the highs, the lows and everything in between that comes with parenthood....
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They Transferred My Embryo

Season #1 Episode #11

When did Laura decide she wanted to become a parent? How do you find a sperm donor? What does the process even look like? What's the hardest part of solo parenting? If Laura could give others one piece of advice -...
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I Quit Pumping My Breastmilk

Season #1 Episode #10

What is involved when exclusively pumping breastmilk for your baby? How does your feeding journey impact on how you view yourself as a mum? What does Ash say for anyone else who feels they are coming to the end of...
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When he died

Season #1 Episode #9

What happens in the moment you discover your ex-partner has died? How do you tell your young children? How do you parent your children, through the grief and loss of their father?In this episode, I speak with Laura...
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