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Heidi At Home

by Heidi Skudder · English · Kids & Family

Heidi At Home is a warm, lifestyle-led podcast filmed from my kitchen, featuring honest conversations with inspiring women navigating motherhood alongside business, careers, and modern life. Moving away from traditional “expert parenting” content, the podcast focuses on real stories, authentic exper

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 43 min
Latest: 7 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026 · 24 min

When Night-Time Feels Scary: Fears, Nightmares & Night Terrors

Welcome to episode three of my special four-part Heidi at Home series, in partnership with CBeebies BeddyByes. Monsters under the bed. Suddenly being scared of the dark. Not wanting you to leave. Waking in the night after a bad dream. As children’s imaginations develop, bedtime can sometimes become the moment when all sorts of worries and fears suddenly appear. And when your child is genuinely frightened, telling them “there’s nothing to be scared of” doesn’t always help. In this episode, I’m...

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23 Sep 2026 · 23 min
Eps 2: Connection as The Missing Piece at Bedtime
Welcome to episode two of my special four-part Heidi at Home series, in partnership with CBeebies BeddyByes. One more drink. One more wee. The wrong teddy. Another cuddle. A question they absolutely HAVE to ask you right now. And somehow a story about something that happened three Tuesdays ago… Why is it that the moment we say goodnight, our children suddenly need us for EVERYTHING? In this episode, I’m looking at bedtime through the lens of connection and separation, and what might actually ...
S2 · E1 · 8 Sep 2026 · 25 min
Eps 1: Back to School, Back to Routine - When Your Child Fall's Apart After School
Back to School, Back to Routine: Why Your Child Falls Apart After School Welcome to the first episode of a special four-part Heidi at Home series, in partnership with CBeebies BeddyByes. Does your child hold it together beautifully at school or nursery, only to walk through the front door and completely fall apart? The tears. The shouting. Fighting with siblings. Refusing the simplest request. Suddenly needing you for EVERYTHING. In this episode, I’m talking about what can really be going on ...
S1 · E12 · 27 Jul 2026 · 7 min
Bonus: Why Your Childhood Shapes The Way You Parent
Have you ever found yourself reacting to your child and immediately thought, "I sound just like my mum," or "I promised I'd never do that?" You're not imagining it. Long before we become parents ourselves, we're learning what parenting looks like. We absorb beliefs, behaviours and expectations from the adults who raised us, often without even realising it. In this bonus episode of Heidi at Home, we explore how your own childhood experiences continue to influence the way you parent today, and ...
S1 · E11 · 24 Jul 2026 · 43 min
Eps 10: The Leap From Corporate to Founder with Fliss from Wild Thingz
What does it really take to walk away from the security of a corporate career and build something of your own? In this episode of Heidi at Home, I'm joined by the founder of Wild Thingz to talk about the leap so many people dream about - but few actually make. We explore what it means to take a risk on yourself, build a business from the ground up, and create a brand that people genuinely remember. Along the way, we also talk honestly about the realities of juggling life with entrepreneurship...
S1 · E10 · 20 Jul 2026 · 8 min
Bonus Eps: What Your Children Learn When They See You Cry
As parents, many of us instinctively try to shield our children from our own difficult emotions. We wait until they're asleep before we cry. We put on a brave face. We tell them, "I'm fine." But what if, in protecting them from our sadness, we're missing an opportunity to teach one of life's most important lessons? In this week's Heidi at Home Mini, I share a very personal experience following the loss of our family dog, and why allowing my children to see my grief became a powerful reminder ...
S1 · E9 · 16 Jul 2026 · 45 min
Eps 9: No One Teaches You How to go From Partners to Parents with Couples Coach Catherine Topham
This week on Heidi at Home, I'm joined by couples therapist Catherine for a conversation that every parent should hear. Before children, so much of your time, energy and attention is invested in each other. Then, almost overnight, a tiny person arrives who needs everything from both of you. It's no surprise that even the strongest relationships can feel stretched. In this episode, we explore why becoming parents is one of the biggest transitions a couple will ever experience, and why so many ...
S1 · E9 · 14 Jul 2026 · 8 min
Bonus Eps: Why Your Child Finds The Word "NO" So Difficult
Why can one small "no" lead to such a big reaction? If you've ever wondered why your child seems to fall apart when you say no to another biscuit, ask them to leave the park, or switch off the TV, this mini episode is for you. In just a few minutes, I unpack what's really happening inside your child's brain and nervous system when they experience disappointment. You'll learn: Why young children find the word "no" so overwhelming.The science behind emotional regulation and why it takes years t...
S1 · E8 · 9 Jul 2026 · 43 min
Eps 8: Nursery Sickness & Building a Brand Without Missing Out on your Children's Childhood with Stephanie Drax
This week on Heidi at Home, I'm joined by Stephanie Drax, founder of Leapfrog Remedies, journalist, and mum of two, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, family life, and what success really looks like. What started as one mum searching for answers after years of nursery coughs and colds became Leapfrog Remedies, a science-backed supplement brand now stocked in major retailers including Selfridges and trusted by families across the UK. Stephanie shares the fascinating story behind discov...
S1 · E7 · 7 Jul 2026 · 9 min
Bonus Eps : Why They Save Their Biggest Emotions For You
We've all been there. Your child gets through the school day, their teacher tells you they've had a lovely day... and then the moment they walk through the front door, they completely fall apart. So what on earth is going on? In this mini episode of Heidi at Home, I explore the science behind after-school meltdowns and why they're often a sign that your child feels safe enough to let their guard down with you. We look at what happens to a child's nervous system throughout the school day, how ...
1 Jul 2026 · 44 min
Eps 7: The Invisible Rulebook of Motherhood with Becky Selbie
This week on Heidi at Home, I'm joined by therapist and maternal mental health specialist Becky Selbie for a conversation that I think every mother needs to hear. Together, we explore the invisible "rulebook" so many of us are living by without even realising it. The unwritten expectations that tell us a good mum should always be patient, never lose her temper, enjoy every moment, keep the house tidy, succeed at work, and somehow hold everything together. We talk about why so many mothers are...
S1 · E6 · 23 Jun 2026 · 54 min
Eps 6: The Power of Mother's Instinct and The Child who Changed Everything with Mariana Saraceni
This week on Heidi at Home, I'm joined by Mariana Saraceni, speaker, happiness consultant, and mum of three daughters, for one of the most moving conversations I've ever recorded. Ten years ago, Mariana gave birth to her daughter Olivia at full term. Despite her instincts telling her something wasn't right, she wasn't listened to, and Olivia was stillborn. In this deeply honest episode, Mariana shares Olivia's story, the unimaginable grief that followed, and how that experience changed the wa...
S1 · E5 · 16 Jun 2026 · 43 min
Eps 5: You Don't Have to Love Every Moment with Becca Maberly
This week on Heidi at Home, I'm joined by Becca Maberly, founder of A Mother Place, antenatal and postnatal educator, bestselling author of Nobody Tells You, and one of the most refreshingly honest voices in the motherhood space. In this episode, we dive into the parts of motherhood that often go unsaid. Becca shares her experience of not loving every stage of parenting, feeling like she wasn't a "natural" mother, and the pressure so many women feel to enjoy every moment when the reality can ...
S1 · E4 · 10 Jun 2026 · 41 min
Eps 4: From Exhausted Mum to Accidental Inventor: The Story Behind SnoozeShade
This week on Heidi at Home, I’m joined by Cara Sayer, founder of SnoozeShade, mum, accidental inventor, and one of the women behind a product that has become a staple for parents around the world. What started as a simple solution to a problem she was facing with her own daughter’s sleep grew into an award-winning business that changed the way families approach naps on the go. But behind the success story is a journey of resilience, determination, and learning as she went. Cara shares how a d...
S1 · E3 · 3 Jun 2026 · 45 min
Eps 3: Balancing Life as a CEO, Mummy & Female Founder with Lisa (The Gut Stuff)
What does it really look like to build a hugely successful business while raising a family? In this episode, I sit down with Lisa from The Gut Stuff for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, motherhood, ambition and the realities that often get left out of the success story. We talk about growing a female-founded business alongside her twin sister, navigating the demands of leadership while parenting two boys, and the role paid support has played behind the scenes. Lisa also shares...
S1 · E2 · 27 May 2026 · 48 min
Ep 2: Overwhelm, Changing Thought Patterns & Recovering from Trauma with Lissy Puig
This week on Heidi at Home, I’m joined by business and identity coach Lissy Puig for a deeply honest conversation about trauma, motherhood, overwhelm, relationships, and rebuilding yourself from the inside out. As a single mum of three and founder who now helps women scale their businesses to and beyond the multi-six figure mark, Lissy shares the personal experiences that shaped her - including leaving home at just 12 years old, navigating trauma, emotional pressure, mental health challenges,...
S1 · E1 · 20 May 2026 · 56 min
Ep 1: Motherhood Conversations we are finally having with Kate OT
In the very first episode of Heidi At Home, I’m joined by actor, voice artist, writer and founder of Mrs. OT, Kate Okello Tarrant. A mum of three boys, Kate opens up about navigating motherhood during the pandemic, the identity shift that followed, and how one honest blog unexpectedly connected her with thousands of women online. What began as sharing the realities of early motherhood soon grew into something much bigger - leading Kate to train as a breastfeeding consultant and launch The Mum...

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Heidi At Home is a English kids & family podcast from Heidi Skudder. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Heidi Skudder
Language: English
Category: Kids & Family
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 43 min
Latest episode: 7 Oct 2026
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