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Solo ep - The fight about the container

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This episode is all about the fight my husband and I had over a container, during the highest pressure cooker time of the day – dinner time.

But we all know it’s never just about the container.

I hope that this episode makes you feel a little less alone in the chaotic randomness that is life with kids.

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Dr Nicole Highet on mental health challenges from conception to pregnancy – Part 1

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Before the baby arrives… there’s often a whole invisible chapter no one talks about.

In this episode, I sit down with a psychologist to unpack the mental health challenges that can show up before birth — infertility, prenatal anxiety, depression during pregnancy… and the quiet shame that can sit alongside it all.

Because you can be deeply grateful…

and deeply struggling.

We talk about:

• The emotional toll of trying to conceive

• Anxiety that doesn’t magically disappear once you’re pregnant

• Why prenatal depression is more common than we realise

• How to get support early (without feeling dramatic)

If this season of life felt heavier than it “should have”, this conversation is for you 🤍

You are not failing. You are human.

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👄 REAL TALK - How often parents are having sex

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re chatting all things intimacy and sex.

We asked you how often you’re having sex, when you’re having it and we’re ready to share.

We chat, bedtime routine sex handbrakes, feeling touched out, erotic novels, guilt around lack of sex and getting our heads in the clouds.

If you’ve ever wondered about other people’s sex lives, this one is for you.

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Solo ep - School mums and my insecurities

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

At a recent school event, I felt like – was I too much?

Too high energy, too loud, too bubbly. Should I have been more reserved? Would I polarise people being too 'Leonie'?

In this episode, I delve into my social insecurities and whether what people think of us is really any of our business.

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Morgan Mitchell on parenting twins while chasing the Olympics

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Giving birth to twins and then getting back to training for the Olympics.

It’s not something you see everyday, but Morgan Mitchell is living proof that goals are to be chased.

In this chat with Australia’s very own Olympic sprinter Morgan Mitchell (and my ultimate girl crush) we discuss everything from how we can resilience to our children. Balancing our dreams, commitments and parenthood. Why we should always give back. Voms, poonamies and everything in between.

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Solo ep - Finding time for homework

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Nothing tests a marriage, a sibling relationship and your nervous system like homework.

One child finishes in 6 minutes.

The other is suddenly illiterate.

If you’ve ever said “just focus” while questioning your life choices… this episode is for you.

We’re unpacking:

✨ Why homework hits so hard

✨ Why snack + decompression matters

✨ When it’s okay to just… skip it

Because we’re not raising perfect students. We’re raising emotionally regulated humans.

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👄 REAL TALK - When both parents work full time; what really gives

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re chatting all things working full time and parenting.

How do we (try to) juggle it all?

We have some hot tips including shared calendars, Sunday admin, getting into a routine, outsourcing, sharing the load, finding your village and more.

If you’re keen to improve the juggle (and your sanity), this one is for you.

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Solo ep - Discipline without losing your mind, how are we doing it?

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This week’s solo episode is all about how I (try to) discipline my kids.

I reflect on whether yelling is worth my energy or time and does it have the impact I was hoping for.

Whether reward systems actually work and how I’m using them to instil positive habits.

Why mapping out the day and key activities ahead of time has been a game-changer.

Whether bribery is a necessary evil, why empty threats are so easy to give and so much more.

If you’re keen to get your kids to do what you want them to do – or try to – this one is for you.

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Tiff Hall & Ed Kavalee on career ambition vs reality as parents and bouncing forward

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This week I’m chatting to Tiff Hall & Ed Kavalee about how they juggle it all, including:

🎙 The pressure of the ‘bounce back’ culture - and why Tiff is all about ‘bouncing forward'

🎙 Realisations around career ambition vs reality, when you’re a new parent

🎙 Why telling your kids to ‘ask you anything’ and you’ll find the answer, isn’t always a clever move

🎙 The Amazing Race recap

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Solo ep - When one child eats everything, the other eats nothing

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This week’s solo episode is all about my anxiety around meal time. Specifically my kid’s meal time.

One kid is a bottomless pit and the other has a beige diet preference.

Meaning one eats us out of the house and we’re lucky if we get 2 spoons of rice into our other kid.

In this episode I talk about how I’m trying to get my kid to finish a meal and have a well-balanced diet.

Whilst not comparing my kids to every other kid who’s eating raw capsicums.

If your life also feels a lil stress around the kid food front,

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👄 REAL TALK - Starting prep, separation anxiety, school parent judgment, schedules and more

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re chatting all things starting prep.

Separation anxiety, school parent judgment, schedules and more .

We go deep on Liv’s first day experience and why it was not Insta worthy.

If you’re experiencing new chapters with your kid, are feeling

all the feels about the year ahead, this one is for you.

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Solo ep - 2 schools and the mental load overload

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This week’s solo episode is all about how I’m (trying to) juggle it all.

You name it; 2 schools, 2 jobs, separation anxiety, mental overload, my own anxiety and more.

I spill tea on how I’m surviving and what is a life-saver for me in managing the chaos.

If your life also feels a lil organised-chaotic, this one is for you.

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Rhi Disljenkovic on healthy habits, fertility prep, self-confidence (part 2)

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This week I’m chatting with Rhi Disljenkovic about what we’re doing differently in 2026, this is part 2 of our chat. We discuss:

🎙 Rhi’s fertility journey

🎙 How we can foster more self confidence day to day

🎙 What to do if your partner doesn’t have similar lifestyle habits

🎙 Chocolate bingeing

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Solo ep - The quiet relief no one talks about after age 5

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Solo episodes are back for 2026 and I'm chatting all things summer holidays, sleep-ins, demanding children and the year ahead.

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Rhi Disljenkovic on what I refuse to apologise for in 2026. Channeling sexy, confidence, self-care, healthy lifestyle (part 1 of 2)

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This week I’m bringing Rhi Disljenkovic on the show to chat about what we’re doing differently in 2026, including:

🎙 Out: People pleasing. In: Being true to myself.

🎙 Out: Saying yes to everything. In: Setting boundaries

🎙 Out: Constant phone activity. In: Staying mindful.

🎙 Out: Training like your punishing yourself. In: Exercising with purpose

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Jacquie Ward (psychologist) answering your back to school questions (Envisage Families part 2 of 2 mini-series)

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This week I’m joined by Jacquie Ward, a psychologist who works with children, adolescents & their families. Jacquie answers your questions including:

🎙 What to say when our children don’t want to go to school

🎙 When a child’s reluctance is more than ‘just nerves’ and could be social anxiety, neuro-divergence etc.

🎙 How to balance tech and homework

🎙 Are we putting too much pressure on our children vs how we can build resilience

And so much more …

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Anika Parr on back to school transitions & parenting in a neurodiverse family (Envisage Families part 1 of 2 mini-series)

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT

This week I’m joined by one Anika Parr and as mums of 2, we are discussing the ins and outs of back to school transitions, including:

🎙 How we can best handle over stimulated children as they transition to school

🎙 Why it’s never too early to reach out to the new year’s teacher and build a relationship

🎙 How much can we expect from our school systems, when we have children with different needs

🎙 Shoes being thrown out of car windows, managing tantrums, navigating friendships

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👄 REAL TALK - Christmas & those who judge

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Tis the season to ... bite your tongue

We're talking keeping the peace at Christmas - aka surviving the annual festival of unsolicited parenting advice.

Topics include:

🎙 The uncle who buys your children inappropriate gifts

🎙 The pressure to be the 'chill parent'

🎙 Why your kid having iPad time is really nobody's business

🎙 How to politely ignore everyone while protecting your sanity

A festival blend of real talk, humour and parenting solidarity.

And so much more…

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Solo ep - Life behind Parenthood - big goals, big anxiety, bigger lessons

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This week’s solo episode is basically a debrief of the year where I thought I could “have it all”… and instead had goals bigger than my patience, sacrifices bigger than my sleep, and anxiety bigger than my to-do list.

I’m spilling the truth about what I aimed for, what I learned the hard way, and why next year I will not be signing up for the Olympic sport of Overcommitting.

2026 motto? Balance, baby.

More calm, less chaos. More joy, fewer mental spirals.

If your year was also “a little bit wow but also… why?”, this one’s for you.

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Lisa De Sanctis on navigating miscarriage with two children

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT

*Trigger warning: This episode discusses miscarriage, pregnancy loss, medical experiences and emotional grief.

This week Lisa De Sanctis joins me on the couch and opens up about her recent pregnancy loss. We talk:

🎙 Conceiving journeys and how they can vary with each pregnancy

🎙 The unfiltered truth of navigating a miscarriage during her third pregnancy

🎙 Lisa's decision to share the experience with her community and the feedback that she received

🎙 What 'moving forward' looks like after loss

And so much more...

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Solo ep - Another school event? When the juggle & parent guilt hits before 9am.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Welcome to another episode of “I’m Doing My Best, Please Clap.”

Today we’re talking chaotic mornings, missing school activities, and the emotional gut-punch of parent guilt.

If you’ve ever sent your kid to school in the wrong uniform, forgotten a permission slip, or arrived at an event halfway through because… life — pull up a chair.

You’re in good company and we’re unpacking it all.

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👄 REAL TALK - Stress and the impact on our relationship

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:00:00 GMT

We're both stressed... but only one of us is dramatic.

This week we're unpacking stress - the silent third wheel in every relationship.

You know, the one who shows up uninvited, eats all your snacks and whispers,

'Pick a fight about something tiny... do it... DO IT!'

We talk:

🎙 Why you snap at your partner for breathing too loudly

🎙 How stress turns us into passive-aggressive Olympians

🎙 Why your love language becomes 'please don't talk to me'

🎙 And how to get back on the same team

Hit play while your washing the dishes, hiding from your kids or pretending to fold the laundry. 😂

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Solo ep - Stress eating & my body falling apart... a love story

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This week’s solo episode is dedicated to that special time of life when stress hits so hard your body taps out and your diet turns into whatever-is-within-reach cuisine.

Yep… we’re talking stress eating, snack sabotage, and that moment you realise your body is sending you notifications more aggressively than your emails.

I’m unpacking how a hectic season had me inhaling food like I was preparing for hibernation, why my back suddenly aged 20 years overnight and why our body delays with all the feels.

Grab a snack and let’s chat.

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Bonnie Anderson & Sam on juggling 2, parenting styles, choosing a daycare centre & more

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This week I’m chatting to Bonnie Anderson (singer & former Neighbours star) & Sam about life after 2 children, we delve into:

🎙 Protecting our children in the social media age

🎙 Choosing a daycare centre

🎙 Parenting styles

🎙 Colic, wet towels, maintaining intimacy

And so much more…

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Solo ep - We’re budgeting for a holiday, baby

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Planning for a European summer, but grocery prices are rallying against me 😂

This week’s solo episode is about how I’m cutting costs, saving for a holiday, while still feeding a family. 😅

Grab your headphones and a loyalty card - we’re budgeting, baby 🎧💳

Tune in for my unfiltered money hacks, bulk buying and more.

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👄 Real Talk – Career/ Parent guilt & can we have it all?

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This week Liv & I are giving the tea on our relationships so that you can all have a laugh at the ridiculousness of our arguments. We spill the tea on:

🎙 Does society really support working parents?

🎙 How can we set boundaries and work and at home so we don’t break down!

🎙 What can we expect from organisations when it comes to flexibility and career acceleration?

🎙 Do we put too much pressure on ourselves; work like we don’t have children and parent like we don’t have jobs?

And so much more…

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Solo Ep – Halloween hooligan; the crash & high speed chase

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT

🚗💥 Ever had one of those ‘are you kidding me?!’ moments?

Mine came on Halloween during trick or treating, when a speeding driver hit my parked car and tried to drive away.

Spoiler: they didn’t get far. 👀

In this week’s solo episode, I unpack the whole thing - the shock, the chase and how sometimes life forces you to play detective when you’d rather be eating lollies with the kids 🍬🎧

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Tarrah Jordan & Alexander – 10 IVF rounds but we never gave up

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This week I’m chatting to Tarrah & Alexander about their 3 year journey and 10 IVF rounds to conceive their son Aspen. We explore:

🎙 Why Tarrah felt compelled to share their fertility struggles publicly and the response from the community

🎙 The impact IVF has; mentally, physically, emotionally, financially

🎙 Did the couple ever just want to give up on the dream to become parents?

🎙 What this journey has taught them and words of support for others struggling

And so much more…

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Solo Ep – Feeling like a hot mess; the ridiculous happenings of my week

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Do you feel like a hot mess recently too?

If you do you’re not alone. In this solo episode I chat everything:

🎙 Thinking I’d lost my license - false alarm (I hope!)

🎙 Toilet paper down bathroom sinks

🎙 Dinner time resentment

🎙 Car failures

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Real Talk – 👄 Our latest arguments with our partners

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This week Liv & I are giving the tea on our relationships so that you can all have a laugh at the ridiculousness of our arguments. We spill the tea on:

🎙 Our latest arguments with our partners at home

🎙 Work travel and how that can breed resentment

🎙 What we learn from conflict and is conflict really that bad?

🎙 Petrol tanks not being filled, souvlaki demands not been met

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Solo ep - What keeps me sane during chaotic periods; Askle, anxiety prevention & more

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Is anyone else feeling frenetic energy recently?

Like many of you, it’s been an incredibly chaotic period with work and life recently.

So this week I’ve taken to the pod for a solo episode, to fill you in on what I do to keep me sane during busy periods including:

🎙 Why sleep is a non-negotiable for my mental health

🎙 Why supplements are typically not for me but how Askle has been influential in how I feel atm inside & out

🎙 Ways to avoid binge eating chocolates in the pantry

🎙 My change in diet which is supporting my mindset

And so much more…

Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod

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Lorinska & Andrew Merrington on relationship dynamics, work hustle, life after 3 children & BTS on Yummy Mummies

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This week I’m joined by one of Melbourne’s most hilarious & adored mums Lorinska along with hubby Andrew. Between a heck of a lot of laughs we chat about:

🎙 Keeping the spark alive and sex hand-breaks

🎙 Why work hustle is essential even when you have a profile and audience

🎙 Different parenting styles and life behind the scenes on @melbourneyummums

🎙 How they met and are we having another child anytime soon

And so much more …

Find Lorinska Merrington on Instagram @lorinska

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Solo ep - 250 episodes & comparison is the thief of joy

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT

We have just hit 250 episodes!

Today I'm chatting about the things that tripped me up along the way, including:

🎙 The benefits and shadow side of comparison

🎙 Why showing kindness goes a long way

🎙 Why treating everyone equal is so important, your reputation is everything

🎙 Why business is a marathon not a sprint

And so much more...

Thank you to everyone who has listened and supported us along this journey. I'm so grateful!

Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod

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Real Talk – 👄 Hot tips on starting prep or a new school

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This week Liv & I are talking all things schools, including:

🎙 Our boys starting new schools next year, in prep and our journey to date

🎙 School entrance interviews

🎙 Hot tips on getting out the door quickly on school days

🎙 New school parents, who’s who in the zoo

And so much more…

Shout out to our episode sponsor Frida Mom.

For more on our podcast sponsor Frida Mom visit:

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Website: shopfrida.com.au

COMPETITION - For a limited time only we’re running a competition on Instagram where you can win the Frida Mom labour and delivery post-partum recovery kit valued at $280.

Head to our Instagram @parenthoodpod to enter. Competition ends on 16 October 2025.

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Solo Ep – The tea on our school holiday tiff

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Does anyone else struggle with getting organised over school holidays?

You’re not alone!

In this solo episode I chat about our latest tiff at home, including:

🎙 How tensions can be high when there is so much to juggle when you’re not away for school holidays

🎙 When you just need to be right and validated damn it!

🎙 The morning Mexican stand-off

🎙 How I (try to) stay organised and calm

And so much more…

Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod

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Kyla Kirkpatrick on Real Housewives of Melbourne, co-parenting, relationship counselling and building an empire

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This week I’m joined by Kyla, the Champagne Dame, founder of Australia’s largest online champagne retailer, Emperor Champagne and the women behind the most decadent champagne experiences. In this raw conversation we chat about:

🎙 Kyla’s somewhat traumatic experience on the Real Housewives of Melb

🎙 Relationship breakdown & the impact of marriage counselling

🎙 Kyla’s open and honest relationship with her daughter and how she teaches the value of money

🎙 Business partnering with Brad Pitt, resilience as a single mum and handling outside opinions

And so much more …

Find Kyla Kirkpatrick on Instagram @thechampagnedame

Shout out to our episode sponsor Frida Mom.

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Website: shopfrida.com.au

COMPETITION - For a limited time only we’re running a competition on Instagram where you can win the Frida Mom labour and delivery post-partum recovery kit valued at $280.

Head to our Instagram @parenthoodpod to enter. Competition ends on 16 October 2025.

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Solo Ep – Sick, burnout and do we need to re-prioritise?

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Hate being sick?

I can relate.

After going the entire year without illness, it was my time to shine - or quite the opposite .

In this solo episode I chat about:

🎙 Why adrenaline and cold & flu isn't always the road to success

🎙 Why we often feel we don't have time to be sick

🎙 What pausing for a hot minute taught me

🎙 Do we need to clear our schedules a lil more?

And so much more…

Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod

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👄 REAL TALK - The shadow side of kid's sport culture, diamond ring gate & more

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Have you experienced any toxic behaviour on the sporting ground?

This week Liv & I delve into just that, including:

🎙 Our experience with inappropriate behaviour on the sporting field by both children and adults

🎙 Hip & shouldering, F bombs, coach fury

🎙 What is appropriate for a little league game?

🎙 Missing diamonds found in the rubbish

And so much more …

For more on our podcast sponsor Baby Jogger visit:

Instagram: @babyjoggerau

Website: https://babyjoggerstrollers.com.au

DISCOUNT CODE - We’re giving you 20% off on all full priced Baby Jogger® items state wide. Head to https://babyjoggerstrollers.com.au and type in the code PARENTHOOD20 at checkout to save. Offer ends midnight 30 September 2025.

Find Parenthood on Instagram: @parenthoodpod

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Solo Ep – Tips on building an online following

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Keen to build a following online, to promote your brand and/or business?

I can relate.

After nearly 5 years of focusing on just that, I thought I'd give you some of the hot tips on what has helped me.

In this solo episode I chat about:

🎙 How often I found I needed to post to get traction

🎙 Why it can feel like success is a slow burn

🎙 Why making friends online is a great place to start

🎙 Content pillars and how they keep me focused

And so much more…

Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod

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Tess Shanahan on newborn life as a first time mum

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT

This week I sit down with Tess first time mum, model personality, content creator, presenter and podcaster. We delve into

🎙 Ways we can support our conceiving journey

🎙 What if you don’t have a village to support you?

🎙 Why nurturing the mum after birth is critical for sound mental health

🎙 Moving house 5 times in the first 2 months of motherhood

And so much more …

Find Tess Shanahan on Instagram @tessshanahan

For more on our podcast sponsor Baby Jogger visit:

Instagram: @babyjoggerau

Website: https://babyjoggerstrollers.com.au

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Solo Ep – R U Ok & the dead mouse

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT

R U Ok day (@ruokanyday) can bring up a lot of feels for people.

It reminds us to check in on ourselves and each other. In this solo ep I chat this and more, including:

🎙 Why people can put on a great game face and look ‘ok’ on the outside

🎙 When I was anything but ok

🎙 The dead mouse

🎙 Frazzled moments

And so much more…

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👄 REAL TALK – Are we ok with sleepovers?

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT

This week we’re answering one of Liv’s burning questions; how do we feel about sleepovers? We delve into:

🎙 Do we need a blanket ‘yes’ or ‘no’ rule when it comes to sleepovers?

🎙 What to do when you have conflicting views from your partner when it comes to sleepovers

🎙 What age are we more likely to be ready for sleepovers

🎙 Why ‘late-overs’ are becoming popular

And so much more …

For more on our podcast sponsor Baby Jogger visit:

Instagram: @babyjoggerau

Website: https://babyjoggerstrollers.com.au

Find Parenthood on Instagram: @parenthoodpod

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Solo Ep – The fight about the souvlaki & how stress impacts our relationships

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Bringing you the tea this week on life in the trenches and relationship challenges. Tune in to hear all about:

🎙 My current hibernation

🎙 The fight about the souvlaki

🎙 Why our partner’s cop our stress the most

🎙 How we can empty our plates

And so much more…

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Sam and Snez Wood on juggling 4 kids, businesses, parenthood and their relationship

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT

This week I sit down with Sam Wood & Snezana Wood from The Bachelor Australia. We delve into:

🎙 How their relationship has evolved after 4 children

🎙 Their different parenting styles

🎙 Juggling parenthood & business

🎙 Why it’s so important to cherish the chaos

And so much more …

Find Sam Wood on Instagram @samjameswood

Find Snez Wood on Instagram @snezanawood

For more on our podcast sponsor Baby Jogger visit:

Instagram: @babyjoggerau

Website: https://babyjoggerstrollers.com.au

COMPETITION - Until 5 September 2025 we’re running a competition on Instagram where you can win over $1,300 worth of prizes, including receiving the Baby Jogger® city mini® GT3 stroller valued at $1,049 for free along with 2 Adult Memberships for Zoo’s Victoria value at $318. To enter head to our Instagram @parenthoodpod and see the competition pinned to our grid.

Find Parenthood on Instagram: @parenthoodpod

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Gen Muir Q&A on the juggle, balancing attention bw siblings, relationship stress and more (Envisage Families part 4 of 4 mini-series)

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:00:00 GMT

This week I’m joined by Connected Parenting founder Gen Muir and we are answering all of your burning questions, including:

🎙 How am I supposed to juggle it all (therapy appointments, paperwork, managing NDIS plan, navigating school/kinder etc) when I also have a full time job?

🎙 What should we do when stress over our child's care is affecting our relationship?

🎙 Is there a best time or age to start therapies/interventions?

🎙 How am I supposed to balance my attention between my child with additional needs and their siblings?

And so much more …

Find Gen Muir on Instagram @connectedparentingau

For more on our podcast sponsor Envisage Families visit:

Instagram: @envisage.community

COMPETITION - For a limited time only we’re running a competition on Instagram where you can win an $1,000 Westfield voucher simply by tagging friends in the Envisage Families post. Head to our Instagram @parenthoodpod to enter. Competition ends on 29 August 2025.

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👄 REAL TALK – Supporting a friend when their child is diagnosed with ADHD (Envisage Families part 3 of 4 mini-series)

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:00:00 GMT

This week Liv and I are discussing how we can best support friends and family, who may be experiencing a diagnosis for their child. We delve into:

🎙 Why trying to be the expert can backfire

🎙 The best things to say and how we can best support

🎙 Why giving our friend grace during this period is crucial

🎙 Envisage Families program and how it can support parents

And so much more …

For more on our podcast sponsor Envisage Families visit:

Instagram: @envisage.community

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Anika Parr on autism diagnosis and support from Envisage Families (Envisage Families part 2 of 4 mini-series)

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:00:00 GMT

This week I’m joined by mum of 2, parenting in a neuro-diverse family. In this conversation we delve into:

🎙 Finding out that your child is autistic and the diagnosis experience

🎙 Challenges surrounding varied opinions and judgement

🎙 The challenges a diagnosis can bring on our own mental health and relationship

🎙 Envisage Families program and how it can support parents

And so much more …

For more on our podcast sponsor Envisage Families visit:

Instagram: @envisage.community

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Moana Hope on co-parenting, being a carer and the issue with independent living

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:00:00 GMT

*Tigger warning: Suicide and other graphic depictions of violence contained in this content.

This week I’m joined by mum of 2, former AFLW star, business woman and full time carer for her sister Vinny, Moana Hope. In this conversation we delve into:

🎙 The beauties and challenges of being a full time carer

🎙 Challenges surrounding mental health and how we can combat them

🎙 Why Mo chooses to keep private her reasons for divorce

🎙 Why the setup for independent living for those requiring full time care is unfair

And so much more …

Find Moana Hope on Instagram @moanahope

For more on our podcast sponsor Envisage Families visit:

Instagram: @envisage.community

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Solo Ep – Technology that keeps me organised on the daily

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:00:00 GMT

This week I’m giving you the intel on technology I can’t live without. I dive into:

🎙 The feedback from you all re my last solo episode on trying to juggle it all

🎙 How I keep on top of my schedule and text messages

🎙 Why Chat GPT has been a game changer

🎙 Spotify AI, my obsession with trying to beat Google maps

And so much more…

Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod

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👄 REAL TALK – What are your dating icks?

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:00:00 GMT

This week on Real Talk Liv and I are sharing all of your dating icks. You know the random things that turn you off a person. We delve into:

🎙 Our own dating icks, delving in the archives of our past dating experiences

🎙 Your feedback on icks and why they don’t discriminate

🎙 Why the nice guy doesn’t always finish last

🎙 Is there an inappropriate time to eat yogurt?

And so much more …

For more on our podcast sponsor iL Tutto visit:

Instagram: @iltutto

Find Parenthood on Instagram: @parenthoodpod

DISCOUNT CODE: We’re giving you 20% off on full priced items at iL Tutto until 31 August. Just type in the discount code parent20 at checkout to save

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Solo Ep – Unsuccessfully juggling it all; work, family, my own anxieties and more

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Bringing you my thoughts around how I'm unsuccessfully juggling it all. In this solo episode I dive into:

🎙 A busy period and the constant overwhelm and anxiety that comes with that

🎙 How I'm trying to maintain connection with my kids and not be 'shouty' mum

🎙 When work, study, parenting collide

🎙 Hot tips on making our evenings more efficient

And so much more…

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Sam Bando on being diagnosed with hodgkin lymphoma weeks after giving birth

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:00:00 GMT

I’m joined by Sam; mum and CEO of lingerie and sleepwear brand Samaralovesus to chat about her experience in the early months of motherhood. In this solo episode I delve into:

🎙 Facing a hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis weeks after giving birth

🎙 Juggling cancer, a newborn and a business

🎙 Why our health shouldn’t be taken for granted

🎙 Ways we can help others who are struggling with an illness

And so much more …

Find Sam Bando on Instagram @ssban.samaralovesus

Find Samaralovesus on Instagram @samaralovesus

For more on our podcast sponsor iL Tutto visit:

Instagram: @iltutto

Website: https://www.iltutto.com.au/

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Solo Ep – The fight about the photo

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Ever had the most ridiculous fights, like over nothing? Yep, you’re preaching to the choir. This one was over a photo. So I thought why not share my embarrassing moments with you all. In this solo episode I delve into:

🎙 Why it’s never just about a photo

🎙 Why anything but vertical photos are an epic fail

🎙 Why storming off down a winery road is an epic fail

🎙 Why finding the right light is everything

And so much more …

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👄 REAL TALK - What couples are fighting about

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:00:00 GMT

This week on Real Talk Liv and I are bringing you all of the tea on what you all are fighting about with your partners. We delve into:

🎙 The key topics that most couples fight about

🎙 How technology and our phones are playing a part in the turmoil

🎙 Does everyone feel under-appreciated?

🎙 Considering moving to Queensland

And so much more …

For more on our podcast sponsor iL Tutto visit:

Instagram: @iltutto

Find Parenthood on Instagram: @parenthoodpod

DISCOUNT CODE: We’re giving you 20% off on full priced items at iL Tutto until 31 August. Just type in the discount code parent20 at checkout to save

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Solo Ep - Listening to your body, the childcare crisis & holiday reflections

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Back from holiday and checking in this week, chatting all things:

🎙 The horrific childcare crisis and my thoughts

🎙 The universe sending a message by tapping, knocking and then slapping

🎙 Why I wasn’t listening to my body and how damaging that can be

🎙 Why won’t kids just bloody follow instructions?!

And so much more…

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Nick & Rozalia Russian on the juggle, business & parenthood

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:00:00 GMT

I’m joined by high-profile fashion influencer Rozalia and nightlife entrepreneur Nick Russian to chat about how they juggle it all. We delve into:

🎙 How the couple juggle family and business demands

🎙 Arguments in the early days

🎙 Thoughts on social media for kids

🎙 Whether they plan for any more kids

And so much more …

Find Rozalia Russian on Instagram @rozalia_russian

Find Nick Russion on Instagram @nick_russian

For more on our podcast sponsor iL Tutto visit:

Instagram: @iltutto

Website: https://www.iltutto.com.au/

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🫖 The Tea on sleep for kids with Jazz Kostov

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:00:00 GMT

This week I’m joined by Jazz Kostov, mum of 2 and sleep consultant to answer all of your burning sleep questions:

🎙 What’s a healthy cut-off time for screens before bed?

🎙 How can parents balance emotional reassurance with firm boundaries at bedtime?

🎙 Thoughts on co-sleeping and how we can do it safely?

🎙 What’s one small change parents can make tonight to improve sleep?

And so much more …

To listen to the full episode ‘Episode 226 – 🫖The Tea on sleep for kids with Jazz Kostov’ check out the link in our bio or find Parenthood on all major podcast apps.

Find Jazz Kostov on Instagram @lets__sleep

For Jazz’s book https://www.letssleep.com.au/book

For more on our podcast sponsor Alula Toddler visit:

Instagram: @alula_toddler

Website: https://www.meandmychild.com.au/

COMPETITION - For a limited time only we’re running a competition on Instagram where you can win 6 month supply of Alula Advance+ Toddler Milk Drink valued at $720! Head to our Instagram @parenthoodpod to enter. Competition ends on 22 July 2025.

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🫖 The Tea on food for kids with Sarah Pound

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 19:00:00 GMT

This week I’m joined by Sarah Pound, mum of 3, nutritionist, Good Food columnist & co-founder of Simply Wholesome Pantry to chat all things food when it comes to kids. We are answering your questions including:

🎙 My toddler is on the ‘the beige diet’. Any tips on offering nutrients during this phase?

🎙 Any tips on how we can change up our meals, but not break the bank?

🎙 How much should parents worry about sugar or processed foods?

🎙 Thoughts on offering a backup meal, or should children eat only what’s served?

And so much more …

To listen to the full episode ‘Episode 225 – 🫖The Tea on food for kids with Sarah Pound’ check out the link in our bio or find Parenthood on all major podcast apps.

Find Sarah Pound on Instagram @wholesomebysarah

For more on our podcast sponsor Alula Toddler visit:

Instagram: @alula_toddler

Website: https://www.meandmychild.com.au/

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👄 REAL TALK - Detained in Vietnam

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Brought to you by Axton Finance.

This week we get the tea on Liv’s recent trip to Vietnam and as life would have it, it didn’t all go smoothly! We delve into Liv’s experiences, including:

🎙 Being separated from your family and not allowed in the country

🎙 All of the things that went wrong, going wrong

🎙 What it’s like to travel with 20+ people

🎙 Snakes joining our hotel rooms

And so much more…

Shoutout to our episode sponsor Axton Finance. To celebrate this partnership, you can enter in our competition to win a $1,000 Chadstone gift voucher. Visit Instagram @parenthoodpod and see the post pinned to our profile.

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Solo Ep - Fails. Can you just be on time. Burnout loading.

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Filling you in this week on a sequence of epic fails in my life – falling into a jar of nuttela was not one of them. In this solo episode I chat about:

🎙 Being on the verge of burnout and what we can do turn this around

🎙 My greatest bug bear; people being late

🎙 Storming out of a day spa

🎙 When everything goes horribly wrong – like often

And so much more…

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How do I better manage my finances, access more cash, save, decrease my costs with mortgage brokers Adam Piper & Clint Waters from Axton Finance

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Brought to you by Axton Finance.

This week we are answering all of your finance related questions, with help from Adam Piper & Clint Waters from the award winning Axton Finance (my very own mortgage brokers). We answer your questions including :

🎙 “We need to access more cash, how hard is it to re-finance?”

🎙 “How do I start a family budget?”

🎙 “How do I save in this climate?”

🎙 “How can a mortgage broker save me time and money?”

And so much more…

For more on our podcast sponsor Axton Finance visit:

Instagram: @axtonfinance

Website: www.axtonfinance.com.au

Contact Axton Finance today for a discover call to determine how you can better manage your personal finances and save.

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Solo Ep – My recent run in with a school mum

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:00:00 GMT

This week I’m sharing all about a run-in I had with another school mum. Not my finest hour, but so many lessons which I had to bring to you all. So I give you the juice on:

🎙 How the hell I managed to get into an argument with another school mum over nothing

🎙 Why we shouldn’t get involved in our kid’s arguments (if they are minor)

🎙 How I’m trying to patch up this relationship after the fact

🎙 Killing people with kindness

And so much more …

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👄 REAL TALK - Do you have a family budget and are you stressed about finances?

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Brought to you by Axton Finance.

This week we’re answering a DM from an audience member who is stressed out finances as cost of living rises – preach! We delve into:

🎙 How we are (trying to) save in this economy

🎙 How we manage our family budgets

🎙 Lifestyle changes to accommodate for the increasing cost of living

🎙 Stranger danger experience and what we’re teaching our kids

And so much more…

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Solo Ep – How I grew my business

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:00:00 GMT

I’m often asked to share on hot tips when it comes to business. I’m no business guru, just a Melbourne mum who had an idea to start a podcast, turned it into a business and had so many stumbles along the way. So this week I’m sharing some of my lessons including:

🎙 What I do when I fall into a heap and want to give up

🎙 Why it’s important to remember the wins and not get caught up in the rejection

🎙 Why having advocates has been critical to my motivation

🎙 Why I can’t live without Nutella (@nutella_anz)

And so much more …

To listen to the full episode 219 ‘Solo Ep – How I grew my business’ check out the link in our bio or find Parenthood on all major podcast apps.

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Erin Phillips AFLW star & Olympian on parenting, stereotypes, resilience and life from the inside and out

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Brought to you by Axton Finance.

This week I chat to Erin Phillips AFLW Hall of Fame star & Olympian about themes throughout her latest book Inside and Out. We delve into:

🎙 Parenting tips on building motivation and resilience

🎙 What if our kids don’t fit into society’s stereotypes?

🎙 Why our greatest challenges are our greatest lessons

🎙 Tips on saving as a family of four

And so much more…

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Solo ep – The most embarrassing couple fight

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:00:00 GMT

This week I’m sharing the ugly details about a recent fight that we had in our household. The pressure was on, stress at an all-time high and behaviour at an all-time low. So I thought who better to share this with than all of you? I delve into all of my mistakes including:

🎙 Why my ‘tone of voice’ always gets me in trouble

🎙 Why point scoring is an epic fail

🎙 Why involving others in an argument is an epic fail

🎙 Why not walking away in the heat of the argument is an epic fail

And so much more …

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Ash Pollard on couples therapy, sleep deprivation and identity crisis

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Brought to you by Tommee Tippee.

This week I chat to Ash Pollard, radio & TV personality and fan favourite with so many Aussie parents. We delve into:

🎙 Surprise pregnancies and falling pregnant again with a 4 month old

🎙 Relationship challenges and the benefit of couples therapy

🎙 Mental health battles and the no f*s given mindset

🎙 Night nurses, imposter syndrome, the Gottman Method, Gucci shoes

And so much more…

Find Ash Pollard on Instagram @ashpollard__

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Solo Ep – Driver’s license drama and the chaos that followed

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:00:00 GMT

I’ve been holding out on you. There’s something that we’ve been dealing with in our household that I wasn’t even sure I’d bring to the pod.

But in the spirit of over-sharing and as a public service announcement to you all, I’ll divulge.

For this one you’ll need to tune in to get the ugly deets.

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👄 REAL TALK - My partner tells our kids off loudly in public, it’s embarrassing - Help!

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Brought to you by Tommee Tippee.

This week Liv and I are providing our unsolicited advice on a DM that came through from a listener

👄 “My wife tells our kids off in public and makes a scene. It’s embarrassing! - HELP”

We chat about:

🎙 What we can do when our partner has as a different parenting approach

🎙 How we can best communicate in relationships when it comes to sensitive topics

🎙 When it IS necessary to scream in public

🎙 Wisdom from an 85 year old in the Virgin Lounge on marriage

And so much more…

Dry Cleaning episode – episode 161 👄 Real Talk – A blow-up at the dry cleaners and do you find it hard to switch off

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Solo Ep – Birthday reflections + are you where you want to be in life?

Wed, 28 May 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Are you where you want to be?

Do you ever feel the pressure of reflecting on your achievements during life milestones?

Like birthdays?

If you do, you’re not alone. I’m hitting the mic this week to chat about where I’m at as I turn 38, including:

🎙 The issue with putting pressure on ourselves to reach a milestone by a certain point in life

🎙 How we can deal with uncertainty that life brings

🎙 How gratitude plays a big part

🎙 Loosing podcast audio

And so much more …

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Melina Sarris & Jonathan on our experience with miscarriage

Mon, 26 May 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Brought to you by Tommy Tippee.

This week I have Melina Sarris, award winning 7NEWS reporter & Jonathan, on the podcast. We chat about:

🎙 The couple’s struggle to fall pregnant a second time, experiencing multiple miscarriages

🎙 Why they felt compelled to share their story with the world

🎙 How IVF supported them

🎙 Their advice to others who are struggling to conceive

And so much more…

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Solo Ep - What I learnt from Gabby Bernstein’s manifesting workshop

Wed, 21 May 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Do you believe in the power of manifesting? I recently went to Gabby Bernstein’s Self Help workshop all about manifesting the life that you desire. So I’m spilling the beans of some of her key tips including

🎙 Gabby’s 4 step check-in method, to return to self and maximise your manifesting powers

🎙 What blocks us from manifesting what we desire

🎙 Why our beliefs, protectors and checking-out can get in the way

🎙 Why having fun is critical

And so much more …

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👄 REAL TALK - My family don’t support me with child-care – Help!

Mon, 19 May 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Brought to you by Tommee Tippee.

This week Liv and I are providing our unsolicited advice on a DM that came through from a listener

👄 “I always thought my family who live nearby would help when I had children. They don’t and I feel resentful. - HELP”

We chat about:

🎙 How we can best communicate when we need help

🎙 Re-adjusting our expectations when it comes to help with our children

🎙 How to build your own tribe

🎙 Benefits of not having over-bearing parents

And so much more…

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🫖 The Tea with Rhi Disljenkovic – BTS on MAFS part 2

Thu, 15 May 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Brought to you by Comfy Koalas.

I’m so obsessed with Married at first sight (MAFS) that I had to bring my fav cast member; Rhi Disljenkovic, on Parenthood to share in all the juice behind the scenes. This is part 2 of a 2 part series and we dive into:

🎙 Is MAFS scripted?

🎙 How do the Commitment Ceremonies and Dinner Parties actually work BTS?

🎙 Friendships for life, lessons learnt, thoughts on the haters

🎙 What’s next for Rhi & Jeff and thoughts on parenthood

And so much more…

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🫖 The Tea with Rhi Disljenkovic – Behind the scenes on MAFS part 1

Wed, 14 May 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Brought to you by Comfy Koalas.

I’m so obsessed with Married at first sight (MAFS) that I had to bring my fav cast member; Rhi Disljenkovic, on Parenthood to share in all the juice behind the scenes. This is part 1 of a 2 part series and we dive into:

🎙 Thoughts on the final dates and if Rhi & Jeff would have stayed together

🎙 How Rhi got cast on MAFS and did Rhi know Jeff would be on the show?

🎙 Life living with cameras, the tasks and ‘sorry dad’ moments

🎙 The toughest tasks, cringe moments

And so much more…

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Morgan Mitchell (Olympian) & Tom on twin pregnancy, resilience and raising girls

Mon, 12 May 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Brought to you by ergoPouch.

This week I chat to Morgan Mitchell Olympic sprinter & Tom, as they gear up to have their first children, twins. We delve into:

🎙 How the couple met and their faster than expected entry into parenthood

🎙 Resilience and how humble beginnings can breed incredible motivation

🎙 Silent racism does it still exist?

🎙 What Morgan & Tom are both excited and terrified about when it comes to parenthood

And so much more…

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Rachel De Oliveira on couples counselling and relationship maintenance

Wed, 07 May 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Brought to you by Envisage Families.

This week I have Rachel De Oliveira content creator and beauty influencer, on the podcast to chat about:

🎙 How couples counselling supported her relationship in the early years

🎙 Why our relationships can be put to the test after kids

🎙 Juggling career and children

🎙 Soccer mum antics

And so much more…

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👄 REAL TALK - Handling arguments between sibling – Help!

Mon, 05 May 2025 19:00:00 GMT

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This week Liv and I are providing our unsolicited advice on a DM that came through from a listener

👄 “How are we handling arguments at home between siblings? Any hot tips?”

We chat about:

🎙 Strategies to handle sibling arguments

🎙 How we’re discipling our kiddos; ipad time boundaries, time-out & more

🎙 Strategies on handling the mighty tantrum

🎙 Smoothie gate or the great smoothie debarkle

And so much more…

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Solo Episode - Drama & when is it time to let people go?

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:40:13 GMT

I received a DM from someone who is dealing with drama and it’s impacting them hugely. It’s all they can think about. Preach – I too struggle to handle drama and managing life. So I took to the mic in this solo ep to give advice including:

🎙 The greatest friendship drama I’ve faced and how it almost crippled me

🎙 Coming to the realisation that there are friends for a season, reason and lifetime

🎙 Why we may need to start re-setting our expectations of people

🎙 Why setting boundaries around where we place our energy and how much we invest in relationships is critical for our wellbeing

And so much more…

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The Memo co-founders Phoebe Simmonds & Kate Casey on identity, relationships & the juggle

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Brought to you by Toniebox.

This week I have Phoebe Simmonds & Kate Casey, co-founders of The Memo; the retail store with the best brands in the babysphere, on the podcast. We chat about:

🎙 What made The Memo so successful so quickly

🎙 Juggling work and parenthood. The guilt that can come with the two.

🎙 Comparison culture and how we navigate it

🎙 Relationships and how they change after kids

And so much more…

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Solo Ep - Wow 200 episodes! Reflections, wins, insecurities & hopes.

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:00:00 GMT

We’ve reached 200 episodes (I can’t believe it!) and we’re reflecting in this solo ep, where I delve into:

🎙 Starting the podcast with 0 audience or followers and building it to what it is today

🎙 What drives me after 200 episodes

🎙 Why celebrating the small moments is critical to our motivation – shout out to my coach Kris (@insideoutwithkris) for her insights here

🎙 My greatest insecurities to date and the re-frame

And so much more …

Shout-out to everyone who has tuned in to episodes, followed us on Instagram, watched us on Youtube. To every guest, sponsor and contributor. Parenthood would not be where it is today without every single one of you.

To our audience, I feel so honoured to play a small part in your lives. It’s a privilege I don’t take for granted.

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👄 Real Talk - Thoughts on party parents and celebrating 200 episodes!

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Brought to you by Toniebox.

This week Liv and I are providing our unsolicited advice on a DM that came through from a listener.

👄 “At a recent kids birthday party one of the parents got quite drunk… it’s not the first time. Now I’m hesitant having my child in their care – Help!”

We chat about:

🎙 Leonie’s reflections on 200 episodes of the Parenthood podcast

🎙 Melbourne’s school parent party culture

🎙 What to do, if we don’t jell with another parent, but our kids love their kids

🎙 Are we just judgey?

And so much more…

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Solo Episode – Tips on preparing for school holidays

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Do you find school holidays stressful too?

You’re not alone! In this solo episode I chat about how I (try to) manage school holidays whilst working full time, including:

🎙 Why my relationship is put under the test during school holidays

🎙 Why planning each day of school holidays ahead of time helps my anxiety

🎙 How cost of living is impacting our ability to seek the support that we need

🎙 Why screen time is in full use during the holidays and no – I feel no guilt

And so much more…

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Nat Kringoudis on wellbeing; perimenopause, gut health & hair breakage

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Brought to you by Melbourne Skydeck

This week I’m chatting Nat Kringoudis, founder of Melbourne’s #1 women’s natural health clinic, author, podcaster and THE Hormone Revolutionist. Nat’s answering your burning questions including:

🎙 “I’m 38 years old, how do I best prepare for menopause?” – Help!

🎙 “I had gut issues pre-kids, pregnancy cleared them up, but I’m starting to bloat again” – Help!

🎙 “Since pregnancy my hair has fallen out more than ever” – Help!

And so much more…

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Solo Episode - Home for dinner?! The trivial things that trip us up in relationships

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Solo episodes are back by hot demand and this week you get an insight into our latest tiff.

All about - being bloody home for dinner.

Who else struggles to wait for their partner to get home, because you’re starving?

Who else counts down the minutes before your partner walks through the door?

Who else snacks on crackers and vegemite as you wait?

If this is you, you’re not alone!

To be let in to the organised chaos that is my life behind closed doors, tune in now.

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👄 Real Talk Help! My bestie and I have conflicting parenting styles and it's impacting our friendship!

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Brought to you by Melbourne Skydeck.

This week Liv and I are providing our unsolicited advice on a DM that came through from a listener:

👄 “My best friend’s child constantly picks on my child. How do I navigate this so that it doesn’t impact our friendship?”

We chat about:

🎙 Pros and cons of resolving kids arguments for them

🎙 Setting boundaries when it comes to conflict

🎙 How friendships can change when we have kids

🎙 Experiencing a near drowning

And so much more…

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Solo Episode - Airport meltdowns & a couples tiff

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Ever had a meltdown and nearly missed your plane?

In this solo episode I chat about a recent trip to Sydney.

But the drama started well before we got on the plane.

If you’re looking for a little laugh and an insight into our family drama, this episode is for you.

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Amelia Lamont (The Midwife Mumma) & Ambrose on the book; The Fourth Trimester

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:00:00 GMT

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This week I’m chatting Amelia (The Midwife Mumma) sleep & lactation consultant, midwife and Ambrose loved by all in The Midwife Mumma community. We delve into Amelia’s book ‘The Forth Trimester’ and chat about:

🎙 Why the book, why now?

🎙 The biggest challenges that parents face in the fourth trimester

🎙 If the couple were going to have a 5th child, what they’d do differently

🎙 Why mum guilt is a real thing

And so much more…

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👄 Real Talk Help! I don’t find my partner attractive anymore?

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Brought to you by iL Tutto.

This week Liv and I are discussing a DM that came through from a listener - “What do I do if I’m not attracted to my partner anymore?”

We are providing our unsolicited advice on the topic, including:

🎙 The 4 elements that make up attraction, no it’s not just physical attraction

🎙 Practical tips we can do today to improve attraction

🎙 How we feel when it comes to attraction in our own relationships

🎙 What if the attraction doesn’t come back?

And so much more…

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Solo Episode - Tips on managing the work parent juggle & mental chaos

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:00:00 GMT

In this solo episode I’m chatting about a DM that I received from a mum who is run off her feet all of the time – and over it. So what can we do to quieten the chaotic mental noise? I share in some of my ideal habits including:

🎙 How a to-do list can really help managing day-to-day activities

🎙 What I have decided to say no to this year, to make more space for me

🎙 Why setting boundaries is not selfish – it’s self-less

🎙 Why journalling keeps me sane

And so much more…

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Steph Prem from the Olympics and planning for a life without kids, to new mum

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This week I’m chatting Steph Prem, new mum, Olympic athlete, founder of the Studio PP training method and host of the ‘Steph Prem's Mindfulmess' podcast. We chat about:

🎙 Life as an Olympic athlete and the accident that changed Steph’s life forever

🎙 From planning for a life without kids, to new mum

🎙 Relationship lessons and what makes a relationship sustainable

🎙 Steph’s approach to a tough pregnancy and love for the newborn stage

And so much more…

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👄 Real Talk –Feb-fast, alcohol, health & fitness for 2025

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Brought to you by iL Tutto.

This week I’m giving you all an update on my first detox since pregnancy. Liv & I chat all things:

🎙 Feb-fast, a drinking culture and do we even need alcohol?

🎙 Ways to get motivated when it comes to exercising regularly

🎙 Wellbeing goals for 2025

🎙 Needing medical treatment from yelling excessively

And so much more…

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Solo Episode - Feb-fast, crime in Melb & how we can lasting change

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Bringing you another life update and some key tips on how to make change in our lives. In this episode I chat about:

🎙 My heightened anxiety due to increased crime in Melbourne

🎙 Feb-fast, how I’m feeling, has it been hard and is it worth it

🎙 Why making a change to our lifestyle can be so difficult

🎙 Why being held accountable could be your first step to change

And so much more…

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James & Jaimee Kennedy on juggling business & parenthood

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This week I’m chatting to James & Jaimee; owners of Kennedy luxury jewellers about how they (try to) juggle it all. We chat about:

🎙 What it’s like to work with your partner and is it quality time together?

🎙 Why tenacity is key to business success

🎙 The upcoming generation and resilience

🎙 Juggling business, a public profile, parenthood

And so much more…

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👄 Real Talk - Help! How do I know if I want more kids?

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

We – are – back…!

And kicking off the year with a DM that we received: “how you know when you don’t want to have any more kids?”

We acknowledge that this is a privileged and sensitive conversation, as so many struggle to fall pregnant. However in answering the question, Liv & I give our 2 cents on the topic including:

🎙 All of the factors we would consider when it comes to having another child

🎙 Is Leonie really done at 2 children?

🎙 Societies new normal around not needing to have kids, or having just 1

🎙 How we’re handling swear words with our kiddos at home

And so much more…

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Solo Episode - Season intro, I felt unworthy & Gabby Bernstein’s Self Help book

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

We are back for a new season! Kicking off with this solo episode with me. I download on life to date and the real tea on my feelings by the end of last year, including:

🎙 Why people-pleasing nearly crippled me (and the podcast)

🎙 Facing imposter syndrome – feeling like ‘hell I don’t think I’m good enough’

🎙 Why we can use hard work and the ‘doing’ to mask our insecurities

🎙 My insights from Gabby Bernstein’s Self Help book and other book recommendations

And so much more…

To tune in to “Solo ep: Season intro, imposter syndrome, Gabby Bernstein’s Self Help book (ep 187)” - click the link in our bio 🎧

Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod

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🫖 The Tea with Tara Pavlovic-Shepherdson – Your questions answered; a sexless marriage, mother-in-law drama & fitness motivation tips

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:00:55 GMT

Brought to you by Fitazfk

In this final episode of our 4 part mini-series Tara Pavlovic is answering your questions including:

🎙 My hubby & I haven’t had sex in 10 months and I’ve lost my libido – Help!

🎙 My mother-in-law is over-stepping – Help!

🎙 Where do I start if I want to get fit again? – Help!

And so much more…

To listen to the full episode, click the link in our bio or you can find Parenthood on all major podcast apps.

Looking to improve your wellbeing in 2025? Check out Fitazfk the number 1 app for busy mums. 👊🏽

Sponsored by Fitazfk

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To listen to episode 1 of the mini-series check out episode 183 🫖 The Tea with Tara Pavlovic-Shepherdson – New year, new me; fitness, diet and PCOS

To listen to episode 2 of the mini-series check out episode 184 🫖 The Tea with Tara Pavlovic-Shepherdson – Couples therapy, relationships, love and Bachie tea

To listen to episode 3 of the mini-series check out episode 185 🫖 The Tea with Tara Pavlovic-Shepherdson – Mental health; post-natal depression & anxiety, timeline therapy, couples therapy

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🫖 The Tea with Tara Pavlovic-Shepherdson – Mental health; post-natal depression & anxiety, timeline therapy, couples therapy

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:00:12 GMT

Brought to you by Fitazfk

Have you ever experience a rock bottom moment in your mental health?

What about in your relationship?

If you have you’re not alone.

In this episode, episode 3 of our 4 part mini-series Tara Pavlovic opens up about the toughest times facing post-natal depression, anxiety and a break down in her relationship. We discuss:

🎙 What post-natal depression & anxiety looks like

🎙 Ways we can improve our mental health, with fitness playing a huge part

🎙 Timeline therapy which was a game-changer for Tara

🎙 A family intervention

And so much more…

To listen to the full episode, click the link in our bio or you can find Parenthood on all major podcast apps.

Looking to improve your wellbeing in 2025? Check out @fitazfk the number 1 app for busy mums. 👊🏽

Sponsored by Fitazfk

Website: https://fitazfk.com/

Insta: @fitazfk

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Psychologist referenced: Nihal: https://nkpsychology.com.au/

To listen to episode 1 of the mini-series check out episode 183 🫖 The Tea with Tara Pavlovic-Shepherdson – New year, new me; fitness, diet and PCOS

To listen to episode 2 of the mini-series check out episode 184 🫖 The Tea with Tara Pavlovic-Shepherdson – Couples therapy, relationships, love and Bachie tea

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🫖 The Tea with Tara Pavlovic-Shepherdson – Couples therapy, relationships, love and Bachie tea

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:00:40 GMT

Brought to you by Fitazfk

Have you ever wondered what it’d be like to do couples therapy?

Do you feel there’s still a stigma around therapy in general?

In this episode, episode 2 of our 4 part mini-series Tara Pavlovic opens up about the toughest times in her relationship which resulted in couples therapy. We chat about:

🎙 What led Tara & Nick to go to a couples therapist and how supported them

🎙 Behind the scenes tea from Tara’s time on the Bachelor

🎙 Tara’s journey to choosing Nick as her forever after

🎙 How relationships change after kids & how fitness helped with getting her libido back

And so much more…

To listen to the full episode, click the link in our bio or you can find Parenthood on all major podcast apps.

Looking to improve your wellbeing in 2025? You can start with @fitazfk challenge kicking off on Jan 13th. Check out Fitazfk for more details 👊🏽

Sponsored by Fitazfk

Website: https://fitazfk.com/

Insta: @fitazfk

Follow Tara Pavlovic-Shepherdson

Insta: @tarapavlovic

To listen to episode 1 of the mini-series check out episode 183 🫖 The Tea with Tara Pavlovic-Shepherdson – New year, new me; fitness, diet and PCOS

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🫖 The Tea with Tara Pavlovic-Shepherdson – New year, new me; fitness, diet and PCOS

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 18:00:42 GMT

Brought to you by Fitazfk.

How many of you are prioritising wellbeing in 2025?

Keen to strengthen your physical and mental state?

Tara Pavlovic has done just that.

Tara joins us for a 4 episode mini-series and in this first episode opens up about her fitness and health journey after being diagnosed with PCOS. We chat about:

🎙 How regular exercise (specifically the @fitazfk challenge) transformed Tara’s wellbeing

🎙 Being diagnosed with PCOS and the symptoms to look out for

🎙 Why diet is so important and where to start

🎙 How Tara cultivated unconditional self-compassion

And so much more…

Looking to improve your wellbeing in 2025? You can start with @fitazfk challenge kicking off on Jan 13th. Check out Fitazfk for more details 👊🏽

Sponsored by Fitazfk

Website: https://fitazfk.com/

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Follow Tara Pavlovic-Shepherdson

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Our last episode with Tara was episode 158.

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🫖 The Tea Megan Dalla Camina – Q&A with our audience; the mental load, undermining each other’s parenting, reclaiming our energy

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:00:52 GMT

This week is the final episode in our mini-series with award winning expert in women’s leadership and empowerment Megan Dalla Camina.

Megan is answering your burning questions including:

🎙 How do I get my partner to take on more of this mental load? – Help!

🎙 I’m a dad, and I want to be more involved with my kids, but I feel like my partner doesn’t trust my parenting decisions – Help!

🎙 I’m a mum who feels completely overwhelmed by trying to be everything to everyone. How do I start to reclaim my time and energy – Help!

And so much more…

Sponsored by Women Rising by Megan Dalla Camina

Inner-Critic Quiz: https://theinnercriticquiz.com/podcast

For more on Megan Dalla-Camina visit Instagram @megandallacamina

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👄 REAL TALK - Navigating conflict and must-dos for relationship maintenance

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:00:30 GMT

For our last Real Talk episode of the season, we’re taking a step inside our homes and relationships and sharing with you our hottest tips for relationship maintenance including:

🎙 Our fight styles and spicey at home dramas

🎙 Hot tips from a relationship therapist

🎙 Do you doom scroll too?

🎙 To Costco or not to Costco?

And so much more…

Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod

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🫖 The Tea Megan Dalla Camina – The tools that can help us reach out full potential. Q&A with our audience.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:00:34 GMT

Do you sometimes feel you’d love a toolkit to help with the thoughts that hold you back?

This week asked you, what is keeping you up at night as parents.

Then we brought on award winning expert in women’s leadership and empowerment Megan Dalla Camina to help us answer some of your questions, including:

🎙 I’m a mum who struggles with feeling like I never do enough for my kids, and it’s draining – Help!

🎙 How can I give myself permission to focus on my professional goals while still being present with my kids? – Help!

🎙 I’m a mum who’s recently returned to work after maternity leave, and I’m struggling with feeling disconnected from my old career self – Help!

And so much more…

Sponsored by Women Rising by Megan Dalla Camina

Inner-Critic Quiz: https://theinnercriticquiz.com/podcast **(if u are using links in show notes can you use the /podcast version for tracking, but if reading just use the .com please).

For more on Megan Dalla-Camina visit Instagram @ megandallacamina

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Why couples counselling before children saved our relationship with Liv Brown

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 18:00:44 GMT

Do you feel stronger since having kids?

More resilient?

This week I’m chatting with Liv Brown (@rattle_style) about exactly this. We discuss her parenting journey including:

🎙 Liv’s experience with couples counselling before children

🎙 Juggling her own business Rattle Style and parenthood

🎙 How Liv handles having a partner with a very demanding career

🎙 Conflict resolution and relationship lessons

And so much more…

For more on our episode partner & Liv Brown visit:

Website: https://rattlestyle.com/

Instagram: @rattle_style

Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod

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👄 REAL TALK - Navigating loss as a parent

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:00:43 GMT

Today we’re go deep and get raw about our feelings of loss and mourning the ones we love, we discuss:

🎙 What grief looks like and how it impacts us

🎙 How we keep the memory of lost ones live in our lives and with our children

🎙 The way loss can change your perspective on life

🎙 Liv’s birthday reflections

And so much more…

Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod

For more on The Good Mourning podcast visit Instagram @goodmourningpodcast

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🫖 The Tea Megan Dalla Camina – Answering your questions on the inner critic; not being good enough, valued enough and pretty enough and more

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 18:00:52 GMT

Do you often hear that little voice in your head critiquing you?

Saying things like ‘you’re not good enough/ smart enough/ pretty enough/ together enough’?

If you hear it, you’re not alone.

This week I’m chatting with award winning expert in women’s leadership and empowerment Megan Dalla Camina about our inner critic that holds us back.

Megan is answering your questions including:

🎙 As a working mum, I feel like I’m never ‘good enough’—at work or at home. How can I stop these negative self-stories – Help!

🎙 I’m a stay-at-home dad, and my inner critic tells me I’m not contributing enough because I’m not bringing in income – Help!

🎙 I’m a mum struggling to move my pregnancy weight and constantly comparing myself to others – Help!

And so much more…

Sponsored by Women Rising by Megan Dalla Camina

Inner-Critic Quiz: https://theinnercriticquiz.com/podcast **(if u are using links in show notes can you use the /podcast version for tracking, but if reading just use the .com please).

For more on Megan Dalla-Camina visit Instagram @ megandallacamina

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Why knowing your love language matters with Lisa Sarayeldin

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 18:00:39 GMT

This week I’m chatting with Lisa Sarayeldin certified relationship & self-love coach about the 5 love languages. We discuss:

🎙 Why it’s so important to know our own love language

🎙 Why knowing your partner’s love language can save a relationship

🎙 Why asking questions and not making assumptions is critical in relationships

🎙 The Be-Do-Have model when setting goals for yourself

And so much more…

To listen to the full episode, click the link in our bio.

See episode 168 for ‘I feel like my partner and I are room-mates’ episode with Lisa.

For more on our episode non-profit partner visit:

Website: www.thenappycollective.com

Instagram: @thenappycollective

For more on Lisa Sarayeldin visit Instagram @lisa.sarayeldin

Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod

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The challenges Aussie parents are facing today with Jessie Stephens

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:00:18 GMT

Brought to you by our episode sponsor GreenPan.

This week I’m chatting with Jessie Stephens, executive editor at @mamamia and host of a number of podcasts including widely known Mamamia Out Load, Cancelled and The Baby Bubble. We chat about parenthood, cultural norms and expectations including:

🎙 Do double standards and varied expectations still exist in this day and age when it comes to mums and dads?

🎙 Have we terrified new parents and parents-to-be, with all of our ‘truths’ about parenthood?

🎙 How much of an impact is the cost of living having on young families?

🎙 What surprised Jessie the most about parenthood

And so much more…

To listen to the full episode, click the link in our bio.

For more on our episode sponsor GreenPan visit:

Website: https://www.greenpan.com.au

Instagram: @theoriginalgreenpan.anz

For more on Jessie Stephens visit Instagram @jessiestephens90

Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod

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🫖 The Tea Megan Dalla Camina – Answering your questions on; unrealistic society expectations, feeling undervalued as a stay at home parent, financial pressures

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:00:26 GMT

This week I’m chatting with award winning expert in women’s leadership and empowerment Megan Dalla Camina about what holds us back from reaching our full potential as. Questions stem from section 1 of the Women Rising book.

Questions include:

🎙 As a working mum, I often feel that society expects me to be ‘superwoman,’ juggling everything perfectly – Help!

🎙 I’m a stay-at-home mum, and I often hear that ‘staying home is easy’ compared to working. It makes me feel undervalued – Help!

🎙 I’m a dad and the sole breadwinner, and I feel immense pressure to always provide financially. This makes me feel stuck in a career I don’t enjoy – Help!

And so much more…

For our previous episode with Megan, see episode 128.

Sponsored by Women Rising by Megan Dalla Camina

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Inner-Critic Quiz: https://theinnercriticquiz.com/podcast

For more on Megan Dalla-Camina visit Instagram @megandallacamina

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What if your partner wasn’t sure if they wanted kids? with Hannah McIntyre & Trent

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:00:07 GMT

This week Hannah (co-host of @ahotminute_withus) and Trent join me on the podcast to talk about their journey including:

🎙 Trent’s initial reluctance towards wanting kids

🎙 Managing anxiety and perfectionism

🎙 How they overcame resentment in the early stages of parenting

🎙 Never being too proud to ask for help

And so much more…

For more on our episode non-profit partner visit:

Website: www.thenappycollective.com

Instagram: @thenappycollective

For more on Hannah visit Instagram @ahotminute_withus

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👄 REAL TALK - So where are you at with extra-curricular activities?

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:00:35 GMT

Brought to you by our episode sponsor GreenPan.

Do you ever have the guilts about your children not doing enough extra-curricular activities, or any at all? You’re not alone. Liv and I chat about:

🎙 Whether it’s necessary to do so many activities if any

🎙 Why we can feel guilty as parents and compare ourselves to others

🎙 How many activities is too many activities?

🎙 How is everyone fitting all of this in?

And so much more…

For more on our episode sponsor GreenPan visit:

Website: https://www.greenpan.com.au

Instagram: @theoriginalgreenpan.anz

Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod

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Fan favourite episode: 100th EPISODE - Q&A with hubby Jules; sexless marriages, depression, career + our relationship

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:00:50 GMT

This week we're bringing you one of our most listened to episodes.

Episode 100!

Jules answers audience questions and delves into what it’s really like to be a parent and put up with me on the daily 🤪 We hash out:

🍾 How our relationship has changed since having kids

🍾 Reigniting the relationship flame

🍾 How Jules handled my darkest days; when I had pre & post-natal depression

🍾 How we run our household

and so much more…

References - https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/

Thank you to today’s episode sponsor The Nappy Collective - https://www.thenappycollective.com/

To watch the full episode and contribute to the conversation go to - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcast

We’d love it if you could rate our podcast on Apple iTunes, it helps us reach more parents.

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Finding ourselves after parenthood and ‘Women Rising’ with Megan Dalla-Camina

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:00:42 GMT

Brought to you by our episode sponsor GreenPan.

This week I’m chatting with Megan Dalla-Camina, award-winning expert in women's leadership and empowerment. We delve into:

🎙 Megan’s personal journey of separation and becoming a single mother early on in her parenting journey

🎙 Megan’s experience with burnout and tips on how we can avoid it

🎙 Megan’s book ‘Women Rising’ and how women can thrive in our society

🎙 Advice to new parents who feel they’ve lost their identity and purpose

And so much more…

For more on our episode sponsor GreenPan visit:

Website: https://www.greenpan.com.au

Instagram: @theoriginalgreenpan.anz

For more on Megan Dalla-Camina visit Instagram @ megandallacamina

Buy the Women Rising book at https://womenrisingbook.com/

Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod

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🫖 The Tea w Amelia Lamont; The Midwife Mumma - How we’re juggling it all (or trying to)

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:00:05 GMT

This is the final episode in our mini-series with Amelia The Midwife Mumma. We are talking all things juggling it all (or trying) including:

🎙 What a day in the life with Amelia looks like

🎙 Meal planning, readers, morning routines

🎙 Self-care time and what this can look like

🎙 S* food nights

And so much more…

See episodes 127 & 128 for - When we hit breaking point (with Amelia and Ambrose) parts 1 + 2

Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod

Find Amelia on Instagram @themidwifemumma

For more on The Midwife Mumma products visit https://themidwifemumma.com.au/

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I feel like my partner and I are room-mates with Lisa Sarayeldin

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:00:09 GMT

This week I’m chatting with Lisa Sarayeldin certified relationship & self-love coach about the one thing that often comes up in my conversations with parents ‘I feel I’ve lost the connection with my partner’. We delve into what we can do in this situation including:

🎙 How reconnecting with ourselves can improve our relationship

🎙 Why knowing what we want, is the key to re-connection

🎙 How Tony Robbins' 6 core needs are critical when it comes to our satisfaction

🎙 How we can best communicate to our partners, without coming off as argumentative

And so much more…

For more on our episode non-profit partner visit:

Website: www.thenappycollective.com

Instagram: @thenappycollective

For more on Lisa Sarayeldin visit Instagram @lisa.sarayeldin

Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod

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👄 REAL TALK - Meal planning, fussy eaters, adult ADHD with Toneya Tangas

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:00:38 GMT

Brought to you by Motto Fashions.

We have a guest on Real Talk today, the always organised and forever fabulous @toneyatangas. We are chatting about all things getting organised at home, including:

🎙 Meal prepping; why it’s so critical and how we do it

🎙 Do we shop at multiple supermarkets weekly, is it worth it?

🎙 Adult ADHD and the signs to look out for

🎙 How we keep within our weekly food budgets

And so much more…

For more on our episode sponsor Motto Fashions visit:

Instagram @mottofashions

Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod

For more on Toneya Tangas visit Instagram @toneyatangas

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🫖 The Tea w Amelia Lamont; The Midwife Mumma - Let’s talk post-partum

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:00:25 GMT

This is episode 3 in our mini-series with Amelia The Midwife Mumma. We are talking all things post-partum including:

🎙 Post-natal anxiety what it looks like and tips on how to overcome it

🎙 Amelia’s experience with cow’s milk protein intolerance

🎙 The critical things that we experience in the first 6 weeks

🎙 Why we should always ask for help

See episodes 127 & 128 for - When we hit breaking point (with Amelia and Ambrose) parts 1 + 2

Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod

Find Amelia on Instagram @themidwifemumma

For more on The Midwife Mumma products visit https://themidwifemumma.com.au/

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Fan favourite episode: Steph Claire Smith & Josh Miller

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:00:07 GMT

THROWBACK EP - This week we are throwing back to our most listened to couple’s episode to date. With Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and her hubby Josh (@itsjoshmiller). In this episode we talk about all things life after children, including:

🎙 How our sex lives change after kids

🎙 Love languages and how to resolve conflict

🎙 Life in the public eye

🎙 Jealous moments and celebrity hall passes

and so much more..

Thank you to our episode sponsor @ergopouch

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What a complex childhood taught me with Laura Bentley

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:00:19 GMT

This week I’m chatting with Laura Bentley about their childhood and how it formed her as an adult and parent, we delve into:

🎙 The impacts of having an alcoholic parent

🎙 Breaking the cycles of our childhood

🎙 How we can better handle criticism from others

🎙 Why it’s important to laugh at our experiences

And so much more…

For more on our episode sponsor the Splash Blanket visit:

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For more on Laura Bentley visit Instagram @ _laurabentley_

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🫖 The Tea w Amelia Lamont; The Midwife Mumma - Let’s talk about sex after kids

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:00:52 GMT

This is episode 2 in our mini-series with Amelia. We are talking all things sex including:

🎙 What Amelia’s sex life is like behind closed doors

🎙 Sex guilt after giving birth

🎙 Affection in our relationships that can get lost after having children

🎙 Juicy confessions from Amelia’s Q&A sex confession box

And so much more…

See episodes 127 & 128 for - When we hit breaking point (with Amelia and Ambrose) parts 1 + 2

Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod

Find Amelia on Instagram @themidwifemumma

For more on The Midwife Mumma products visit https://themidwifemumma.com.au/

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Navigating demanding careers, differing communication styles, IVF & more with Fiona Falkiner & Hayley Willis

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:00:05 GMT

Brought to you by Motto Fahions.

This week I’m chatting with Fiona Falkiner & Hayley Willis, about their relationship and parenting journey. We delve into:

🎙 Their experience with rounds of IVF

🎙 Whether they ever feel judged for being lesbian mothers

🎙 Adult ADHD, anxiety and mental health

🎙 Their experience with couples counselling

And so much more…

To listen to the full episode, click the link in our bio.

For more on our episode sponsor Motto Fashions visit:

Instagram @mottofashions

https://www.motto.com.au/

For more on our guests visit:

Fiona Falkiner visit Instagram @fionafalkiner

Hayley Willis visit Instagram @hayley__willis

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👄 REAL TALK - A blow-up at the dry-cleaners and do you find it hard to switch off?

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:00:26 GMT

Do you ever feel like it’s hard to stay present whilst drowning in all of your to dos? We can relate, this week Liv and I chat about:

🎙 Leonie’s blow up at the dry cleaners

🎙 Do you struggle switching off from work mode at the end of the day?

🎙 Are news and current events impacting you too?

🎙 Road rage

And so much more…

Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod

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🫖 The Tea w Amelia Lamont; The Midwife Mumma - Everything you need to know about toddler sleep

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:00:27 GMT

This is our first episode in our mini-series with Amelia (@themidwifemumma). We are talking toddler sleep tips including:

🎙 How we get toddlers to sleep and to stay asleep

🎙 Sleep associations good or bad?

🎙 Dummy’s are they really the devil?

🎙 Amelia’s Father’s Day meltdown

And so much more…

See episodes 127 & 128 for - When we hit breaking point (with Amelia and Ambrose) parts 1 + 2

Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod

Find Amelia on Instagram @themidwifemumma

For more on The Midwife Mumma products visit https://themidwifemumma.com.au/

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Solo Ep – Q&A: how do we fit it all in, setting boundaries, fitness & wellbeing, perimenopause and more

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:00:21 GMT

This week I’m answering your questions from a questions box I put up on Insta. I tackle:

🎙 How I try to fit it all in and get organised on the daily

🎙 How I set boundaries or try to; because I’m done with being swept of my feet!

🎙 How I try to fit in exercise and prioritise me

🎙 Lower back issues, perimenopause

And so much more…

Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod

Find Amelia Lamont on Instagram @themidwifemumma

Gript Hawthorn was referenced in this email https://www.gript.com.au/

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What nearly broke me made me stronger with Tara Pavlovic-Shepherdson

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:00:21 GMT

This week I’m chatting with Tara Pavlovic about her transformative year when it comes to health and life, we delve into:

🎙 How PCOS led to Tara’s rock bottom moment but also greatest health lesson

🎙 Why Tara shares her before and after photos on social media

🎙 Tara’s relationship with Nick including their toughest moments

🎙 How Tara’s relationships changed after coming off The Bachelor Australia

And so much more…

To listen to the full episode, click the link in our bio.

The episode is brought to you by iL Tutto

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Instagram: @ iltutto

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For more on Tara Pavlovic visit Instagram @tarapavlovic

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The Juggle between work and life with Genevieve Day and Pat

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 18:00:28 GMT

This week I’m chatting with Gen Day (genevieve_day) and Pat about running a business whilst having a 1 year old and I’m getting all of the intel on Gen’s book; The Juggle. We delve into:

🎙 What it’s like to work with your partner and trying to leave work at the door

🎙 The challenges of the internal pressure we can feel and the great identify crisis

🎙 Lessons on how we (try) to juggle it all

🎙 Gen’s must read book The Juggle, stories from many well-known Aussie mums and businesswomen on how they mix life and business

And so much more…

Shout-out to our podcast non-profit partner: Insta @thenappycollective

For more on our podcast non-profit partner The Nappy Collective visit:

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For more on Gen Day visit Instagram @genevieve_day

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BONUS: Our cost of living crisis + Proposed City of Melb Family Policy with Jamal Hakim & Michael Ray

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 18:00:02 GMT

Bringing you this bonus episode which is a little different for Parenthood Pod but what I felt was an important conversation. I read about the proposed Family Policy by Lord Mayor candidate Jamal Hakim and wanted to get Jamal and Michael Ray family advocate who also contributed to the policy, on the show to better understand how government can support us with the crazy cost of living. In this chat we discuss:

🎙 Having childcare facilities in our workplaces. Can this really work for business?

🎙 Local Family Card; to discount council run services. Will this really move the needle?

🎙 An overhaul of public spaces to cater for family needs. How critical is this?

🎙 Gender inequity that exists in our society. How is it having an impact on parents?

🎙 The gender pay gap. It’s implications on who can care for our children.

And so much more…

For more on Jamal Hakim visit teamhakim.au

Visit change.org for Jamal’s petition to change to ‘Parental Health Care Centre’

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👄 REAL TALK - What to ask at daycare, kinder or school orientation

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:00:01 GMT

Real Talk is back and Liv & I are giving you all the intel on our break and also what we wish we’d raised at orientation days:

🎙 Your top questions to ask during any orientation day

🎙 Insta v real life; holiday break intel

🎙 Waitlists and soon to sign kids up to daycare, kinder, school

🎙 A hot tub incident and car breakdown

And so much more…

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For more episodes on school selection see:

Episode 118 Our kids start prep next year

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/real-talk-our-kids-start-prep-next-year/id1534951122?i=1000638217777

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Relationship lessons & triumphs, transitioning from 2 to 3 children, post-natal depression & more with Jayde Couldwell + Harry

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 18:00:43 GMT

Brought to you by our episode sponsor iL Tutto.

This week I’m chatting with Jayde Couldwell co-host of widely known Beyond the Bump, Beyond the Balls and Behind the Bump and her husband Harry about all things parenting and their relationship to date. We go super deep and discuss

🎙 Jayde and Harry’s relationship behind the scenes and their toughest time as a couple

🎙 Triumphs and lessons when it came to deciding on whether to have a third child

🎙 How individual therapy has supported not only each of them as parents, but also their relationship

🎙 How Jayde, became the podcast queen and now supports so many parents

And so much more…

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Solo Ep - Season 9 intel + life updates and are you feeling cooked too?

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 18:00:46 GMT

We're back tomorrow... In this solo ep we discuss:

🎙 Our new format, where we're dropping 2 episodes a week!

🎙 Are you feeling overwhelmed by like everything?

🎙 How to set boundaries around the news and world events

🎙 Parenthood Pod is an Australian Podcast Awards finalist!

and so much more...

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Solo Ep - Dealing with jet lag, fussy eaters & can I trust an international babysitter?

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:41:31 GMT

Answering all of your burning questions about travelling with kids in general. Including:

🎙 How to deal with jetlag

🎙 How to deal with fussy eaters

🎙 Travel cot, travel prams, are they necessary?

🎙 My experience with international babysitters

And so much more…

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SOLO Ep - Tips on flying international with kids

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 19:00:05 GMT

Answering all of your burning questions on flying with children. Including:

🎙 Plane accessories I couldn’t live without

🎙 Entertaining kids on a plane

🎙 How many snacks to pack

🎙 Getting kids to sleep on a plane

And so much more…

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150th episode - Q&A with my hubby Jules; how we stay connected, cost of living crisis, delegating household duties & more

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:00:07 GMT

We are celebrating our 150th episode with a special guest on the pod; my hubby Jules. We are answering your red hot questions, including:

🎙 What we (and most couples) fight about

🎙 How to stay connected as a couple

🎙 How we segregate household duties

🎙 How to best navigate the cost of living crisis

And so much more…

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SOLO Ep - Travelling with kids - What to pack and what I couldn't live without

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:47:58 GMT

Ep 149 – I’ve had a heaps of DM’s about travelling with kids, so this is part 1 of our 3 part mini series. In this episode I share:

🎙 Carry on luggage - what to take and how exactly I packed our bags

🎙 Items I could not live without when travelling

🎙 How to prepare kids for long international flights

🎙 How many snacks did I take, are travel cots necessary, what about travel prams

And so much more…

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SOLO Ep - The time I arrived home; reflections on my time in the US flying solo

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:00:55 GMT

So I’m home and here to fill you in on my thoughts and reflections including:

🎙 Do we hang on too tightly as mums?

🎙 Thoughts on delegating and sharing the load

🎙 Feedback from a mother’s group about drowning in the mental load

🎙 How my children went during my time away, did my preparation work?

And so much more…

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Leonie Akhidenor on CNBC's Bloom Health Club; family dynamics & personal well-being

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 19:00:58 GMT

In my last episode I spoke all about my experience with being at CNBC TV and also recording a podcast with them.

This week’s episode is the podcast that we recorded.

Sit back and enjoy (and DM me on your thoughts on whether you think my voice is husky or A-OK…)

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SOLO Ep - The time I lost my voice hours before being on US CNBC Day-time TV

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:00:02 GMT

I just got back to NYC from Florida and I’m excited to give you updates. I spent the day in Florida filming on day time TV and speaking all things parenthood. It would only be fair that I immediately jump on the pod and fill you all in on my behind the scenes thoughts. So this is another unfiltered episode where I chat all things:

🎙 Having no voice just hours before going on TV

🎙 Manifesting; is it real, does it work?

🎙 The worst avo on toast I’ve ever had

And so much more…

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SOLO Ep - The time I spoke to parents on the streets of NYC and what they told me

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 19:00:38 GMT

I’m in NYC and bringing you updates from a day of walking the streets speaking to parents. Yes, team, just me, a microphone and videographer tapping randoms on the shoulder and asking them to go deep. In this episode I spill the tea on:

🎙 The most common theme that US parents spoke about

🎙 Thoughts on patience and releasing expectations as parents

🎙 When ‘mama bear’ attitude kicks in

And so much more…

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SOLO Ep - The time I was in New York; thoughts on race, privilege and stereotypes

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 01:56:35 GMT

I’ve made it to the big apple and what a destination it is. So I’m sharing my observations when it comes to the fine city of New York including:

🎙 Observations on homelessness and personal security

🎙 Nannies out in full force and US maternity leave observations

🎙 Police enforcement and racial stereotypes

And so much more…

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SOLO Ep - The time I went to Austin Texas

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 19:00:48 GMT

It’s another day in sunny Austin Texas and I have so many observations. So in this episode you’ll get my (unfiltered) thoughts on this really everything on my mind including:

🎙 Where are all of the cowboy hats and boots?

🎙 Observations on the republican state including abortion laws

🎙 Some success on the US media opportunity front

And so much more…

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SOLO Ep - The time my bladder nearly burst at US customs

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:00:08 GMT

Ok team, so I’ve just arrived in Austin Texas and what a whirlwind it’s been already. My trip here was truly eventful and I’m (oversharing) on what happened behind the scenes including:

🎙 Can you take a paperclip and tongue scrapper on an international flight?

🎙 Has anyone else tried the tequila + sleeping pills combo (..do not recommend)

🎙 Public service announcement about toilets at airports (or lack there-of)

🎙 Nearly passing out and internally exploding at US customs

And so much more…

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SOLO Ep - The time I left on a solo trip to the US; preparing the kids & myself

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 19:00:13 GMT

Welcome to the first episode from our Parenthood On Tour series. I’m giving you updates from the day before I leave for the US on my solo trip, chatting about:

🎙 How I’m preparing my kids for my trip away

🎙 The mum guilt that is SO real

🎙 My goals and challenges with media opportunities in the US

And so much more…

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REAL TALK – A day in the life + Parenthood is going global

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 19:00:55 GMT

Brought to you by @bambimini.co

This is our final episode before our mini break. We are answering our audience’s top question; how is everyone juggling it all? We certainly are no experts and we drop balls all the time, but in this Real Talk episode we discuss:

🎙 Leonie’s solo trip to the US, preparing the kids and taking her mic with her

🎙 What our typical routines look like and how we fit it all in (or don’t)

🎙 Do we baby our husbands?

🎙 Meal prep ideas, hiding veggies

And so much more…

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REAL TALK – Our 20 yr high school reunion + reflections from our teens

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:00:19 GMT

Want to know what we were like in high school? Well Liv and I just had our 20 year reunion and are sharing all the tee, including:

🎙 Our high school personalities and yes we were as cool as you think…

🎙 What we’ve learnt from our parents way of parenting

🎙 Msn messenger, Linx Africa, passion pop reflections

🎙 Debating meetings sponsored by Woodstock

And so much more…

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Q&A with Dr Golly; fussy eaters, screen time, relationship challenges, welcoming a second child (part 2)

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:00:25 GMT

Brought to you by Bambi Mini Co.

This week I’m chatting with Dr Golly and he is answering your burning questions including:

🎙 Why the early years of parenting can be tough on relationships

🎙 How to navigate fussy eaters

🎙 Why screen time isn’t all that bad

🎙 How to empower toddlers when baby number 2 arrives

And so much more…

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Q&A with Dr Golly; preparing for kids, overcoming mental health challenges, tantrums (part 1)

Mon, 27 May 2024 19:00:31 GMT

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This week I’m chatting with Dr Golly and he is answering your burning questions including:

🎙 How we can best plan for kids

🎙 Overcoming mental health challenges as parents

🎙 Why my 4 year old’s tantrums were worse than the terrible 2’s and 3’s

🎙 How Dr Golly felt when he first became a dad

And so much more…

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