Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe S11 EP35: Lindsey Santoro
Dec 12, 2025
Lindsey Santoro, a talented stand-up comedian and mother, shares her journey from NHS admin to full-time comedy. She opens up about the challenges of juggling Edinburgh Fringe performances while parenting and recounts a traumatic pregnancy experience that included an emergency C-section. Lindsey chats about her playful parenting style, imaginative bedtime routines, and her husband's knack for making morning coffee. With exciting plans for a sitcom and upcoming tours, she inspires with her insights on family life and career aspirations.
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Balancing Edinburgh Fringe With A Toddler
- Lindsey Santoro moved between working full-time for the NHS and doing gigs while parenting a one-year-old during Edinburgh Fringe.
- She hosted friends for childcare and juggled remote work, shows, and parenting to make it work.
School WhatsApp Is Social Theatre
- School parent groups are socially performative and often spark petty debates, making them a headache for new parents.
- Lindsey archives or avoids group chats to prevent herself from intervening impulsively.
Pregnancy Scare Led To Extended Hospital Stay
- Lindsey hated pregnancy and endured a ten-day hospital stay after a false preeclampsia scare caused by running up stairs.
- Staff monitored her, induced breaks of water, and she spent short unsupervised hours at home during the stay.