By Your Side
By Your Side
Podcast Description
Pregnant or navigating life with a newborn? By Your Side is the podcast that gets it. Hosted by Katie Barron — educator, parent support advocate and big believer in honest conversations — each episode brings real talk, expert insight and emotional backup for the messy magic of early parenthood. From baby sleep to identity shifts, crying to co-regulation, this is the place to feel calmer, more connected, and a little more like yourself. Because no one should have to figure this out alone — and now, you don’t have to.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on various aspects of early parenthood, covering themes such as infant sleep, bonding through touch, emotional support, and identity shifts. Episodes include expert insights like those from Professor Helen Ball on sleep patterns and Dan Berman on the benefits of infant massage, aimed at debunking myths and providing practical advice.
Pregnant or navigating life with a newborn? By Your Side is the podcast that gets it. Hosted by Katie Barron — educator, parent support advocate and big believer in honest conversations — each episode brings real talk, expert insight and emotional backup for the messy magic of early parenthood. From baby sleep to identity shifts, crying to co-regulation, this is the place to feel calmer, more connected, and a little more like yourself. Because no one should have to figure this out alone — and now, you don’t have to.
How our childhood experiences shape the way we parent isn’t always obvious — but it’s always powerful.
In this week’s episode, Katie talks with Suzanne Scott, founder of Trauma-Informed Parenting, about how childhood adversity (ACEs) can quietly influence our reactions, our patience, and even the stories we tell ourselves as parents.
Together, they unpack:
💛 What trauma really means (beyond the big events)
🧠 Why shame and fear drive so many of our responses
🌿 How pausing, breathing, and repairing can transform connection
This is a deeply grounding, hopeful conversation about starting where you are — with compassion for yourself first.
Because you can’t regulate a child if you’re running on empty.
🎧 Listen now on By Your Side.
👉 To learn more about Suzanne’s work, visit traumainformedparenting.uk
The conversations shared on this podcast reflect personal experiences and professional insights, but they’re not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice. If you’re struggling or have questions about your wellbeing or your baby’s, please speak to a qualified professional. You’re not alone, and help is available.
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