Just You Wait

<p>Liv is about to embark on the rollercoaster of motherhood so strap in - we’re all along for the ride! Meanwhile, Emily’s a few years in and here to reassure us that with the right tools, you can still live a rich and full life. </p><br><p>Meet Liv, an influencer, and Emily, a Baby Sleep Consultant, as they navigate the highs and lows of motherhood in Just You Wait! </p><br><p>This podcast throws out the classic “just you waits” often heard before having a baby, showcasing two mamas living well!</p><br><p>Grab a cuppa and join Liv and Emily every Monday for deep chats about all things motherhood, relationships and life. Expect, full belly laughs, raw honesty and plenty of tears too!</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Is this a break or a break up?

You may have gleaned from the title of this episode that it's a bit of a different one. Emily joins us solo, to discuss her recent trip to New York and what it was like being further away from Jago than ever before. She also explains why Liv is absent, and what this means for the podcast going forward...Follow us on Instagram @justyouwaitthepodcastEmail us at justyouwaitpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-06
25:00

"I feel really overwhelmed by the idea of baby classes"

Is your Monday Monday-ing? Is life just life-ing? Same for Emily and Liv. This week, they discuss what to do when life gives you lemons. Liv explains the discovery of River’s hip dysplasia alongside some other overwhelming situations in her life right now and Emily details her very own annus horribilis of last year. Sometimes, difficult things come in threes, and the girls share some ways to cope with unexpected circumstances beyond our control.Follow us on Instagram @justyouwaitthepodcastEmail us at justyouwaitpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-29
55:20

Don’t be a Karen with your baby!!

In this week’s episode, the girls gear up to chat all about newborn sleep! With Emily’s expertise and Liv literally living through it right now, they dissect what really makes a difference in improving their baby’s sleep. They also discuss Liv’s health checkups (or lack thereof) and Emily’s turbulent living situation.Follow us on Instagram @justyouwaitthepodcastEmail us at justyouwaitpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-22
01:00:39

The secret to parenting without losing your s**t!

Liv’s baaaack! Em & Liv are back together and talking all about getting support as a mum. They talk about anxiety, housework and self-care, and why outsourcing assistance can be a godsend. They also discuss getting help from a GP, going away with a newborn for the first time and getting used to new routines.Struggling with your baby's sleep? Head to www.thesleepchief.com/freebies now!Follow us on Instagram @justyouwaitthepodcastEmail us at justyouwaitpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-15
01:01:29

Within 6 hours, I was the carer of a baby I’d only met once

This week on the podcast, Emily is joined by lawyer and former Sleep Chief client, Anusheh Burcher. Back in September 2021, Anusheh received a shock call from social services that would change her life. A 10-month-old member of her family required urgent care and Anusheh was called upon to take that carer role. Without any experience or preparation, Anusheh was caring for a baby within 6 hours. She shares how she managed that first night and then what became almost a year, what she learned and whether she would’ve done anything differently. Anusheh also discusses how the experience strengthened her desire to have children and her struggles with fertility.Follow us on Instagram @justyouwaitthepodcastEmail us at justyouwaitpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-08
52:21

Alex Light: I thought my postpartum weight gain made me weird

In this week’s episode, Emily is joined by body confidence legend Alex Light! Alex is an influencer, writer, podcaster and mum to 8 month old Tommy. She shares what her motherhood journey has been like, how she has had to lean on her mum friends and why she will never be a mum influencer. She also talks about body image, how her passion for discussing it has never faded and how her own postpartum body affected her in ways she didn’t anticipate.You can follow Alex on Instagram @alexlight_ldnFollow us on Instagram @justyouwaitthepodcastEmail us at justyouwaitpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-01
48:37

Danielle Peazer: This is the first time I've shared this publicly...

In this week’s episode, Emily is joined by Just You Wait’s first ever guest, Danielle Peazer! Danielle is a former professional dancer, content creator and mum to 3 month old Mia. She shares how she is finding motherhood, how she knew her partner was the one and why she hasn’t disclosed her birth story until now. Danielle also explains what she finds difficult with NCT groups and why she is leaning into creating mum content online.You can follow Danielle on TikTok @iamdaniellepeazer and on Instagram @daniellepeazerCheck out Totter + Tumble here: bit.ly/4fOEslaFollow us on Instagram @justyouwaitthepodcastEmail us at justyouwaitpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-25
54:02

Postnatal depression in dads & feeling sexy again after babies

In this week’s episode, Liv takes a break while Emily shares her experience of dealing with life after her baby was born. She began to notice her husband, David, wasn’t himself after Jago was born, and thought something was broken in their relationship. After opening up to David, he admitted that he had been feeling low and was in need of help. Em details how they got through this time together, worked on their desire and made their relationship stronger than ever.Check out Totter + Tumble here: bit.ly/4fOEslaFollow us on Instagram @justyouwaitthepodcastEmail us at justyouwaitpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-18
45:59

Newborn trenches, panic attacks & perfectionism

In this week’s episode, Liv and Emily discuss being deep in the newborn trenches. Almost four weeks in, Liv is firmly in the newborn trenches camp, and gets some advice from Emily as how to best manage this unexpected period of new mum life. They also discuss River’s tongue tie, asking your partner to work on making things more even and tackle some hilarious share your shits...Check out SnoozeShade here and use the code JUSTYOUWAIT for 10% off: https://www.snoozeshade.com/?ref=JUSTYOUWAITFor 15% off ALL products at www.yuula.co.uk use the code BIRTHVIBESFollow us on Instagram @justyouwaitthepodcastEmail us at justyouwaitpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-11
01:04:15

Liv's Birth Story

It finally happened! Liv has given birth to beautiful baby boy, River Ray! And it’s the episode you’ve all been waiting for (including Emily, who was hearing it for the first time) her birth story! Liv takes us through the many, many hours that led up to River’s birth, how she and Jack advocated for the birth they wanted and how things didn’t always end up going to plan…Check out SnoozeShade here and use the code JUSTYOUWAIT for 10% off: https://www.snoozeshade.com/?ref=JUSTYOUWAITFor 15% off ALL products at www.yuula.co.uk use the code BIRTHVIBESFollow us on Instagram @justyouwaitthepodcastEmail us at justyouwaitpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-04
01:34:05

Friendships in your 30s, baby besties & being overdue

In this week’s episode, Emily and Liv dive deep into friendships. They discuss what makes a good friend, how to cope when friends drift apart and whether you should call your partner (or your baby) your best friend! They also celebrate career milestones, chat pre-baby pampering and toddlers pooping in unorthodox places.Follow us on Instagram @justyouwaitthepodcastEmail us at justyouwaitpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-28
01:00:02

Due date: bonus episode!

In this week’s episode, Emily and Liv record on Liv’s due date! They discuss various methods to induce labour, including clary sage, raspberry leaf tea and of course, sex! Em shares the ongoing saga of choosing the right school & Liv shares her week of unfortunate events.Follow us on Instagram @justyouwaitthepodcastEmail us at justyouwaitpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-22
54:00

Birth choices, hormones & turning a breech baby

In this week’s episode, Emily and Liv chat all things birth prep. They discuss home births, pre-birth waxing and burping! Liv talks about her experience of her baby turning breech for the second time and her attempt to turn him via an ECV, while Em shares her top tips for advocating for yourself when given your birth options.Follow us on Instagram @justyouwaitthepodcastEmail us at justyouwaitpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-14
51:01

Dribbly nips, broken relationships & the motherhood penalty

In this week’s episode, Emily and Liv dive deep into their relationships. They share how they met their partners, how having a baby impacts relationships and how to make sure their marriages are nurtured. They also discuss style identity, boob denial and household chores.Follow us on Instagram @justyouwaitthepodcastEmail us at justyouwaitpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-08
57:41

Intrusive thoughts, bougie births & technicolour balls

In this week’s episode, Emily and Liv chat about all their worries surrounding motherhood. They discuss what to pack in a hospital bag, how gratitude journaling can impact your wellbeing and how to surrender to the unknown. They also chat about the reality of being self employed, trying for a baby and how to let go of arguments that started in the middle of the night.Follow us on Instagram @justyouwaitthepodcastEmail us at justyouwaitpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-30
55:45

C-sections, birth plans & the reality

In this week’s episode, Liv and Emily dive into all things birth. Emily shares her c-section story and her struggles with breastfeeding. Liv details her hopes to have a vaginal birth and how she has done almost enough research to be a midwife! They also discuss newborn poos, choosing baby names and lullabies.Follow us on Instagram @justyouwaitthepodcastEmail us at justyouwaitpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-24
01:00:57

Tattoos, poo pride & gender disappointment

In this episode, Emily and Liv share their experiences of finding out the sex of their babies (P.S. there’s an actual tattoo gender reveal!) They share how they feel about being boy mamas and the complicated feelings around gender disappointment. They also receive the most hilarious listener story yet!Follow us on Instagram @justyouwaitthepodcastEmail us at justyouwaitpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-17
51:21

Bump touching, boobs & lightning crotch

Welcome to the Just You Wait podcast with Emily Houltram and Liv Humby! In this episode, the girls tell the story of how the podcast came to be and what “just you wait” really means. They delve deep into how they’ve dealt with all the bodily changes that come with pregnancy, including handling commentary and non-consensual bump touching!Follow us on Instagram @justyouwaitthepodcastEmail us at justyouwaitpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-17
47:14

Recommend Channels