Parenthood

Real Talk is back and we’re responding to a DM that we received from a 30 year old single woman, who is panicking, because at this age she expected to be married with kids. She asks; what the hell went wrong? So Liv & I reflect on our own panic years and delve into:🎙 How we felt massive society pressure at 30🎙 Our journeys to getting married and having babies🎙 The panic that can set in about career, promotions and money🎙 The best advice Leonie ever received when datingAnd so much more…A huge shoutout to The Nappy Collective our episode partner.To donate your unused nappies today, at one of the collection points across Australia visit https://www.thenappycollective.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m joined by Maggie Chretien (@thepeninsulamumma) to discuss how parenting changed her relationship. As always Maggie is an open book and we delve into:🎙 6 months without sex🎙 What they mainly fight about; resentment, inequality and all those fun feelings🎙 Couples counselling and what it’s really like🎙 Differing parenting styles 🎙 Do you have a ‘splash blanket’?And so much more…To listen to the episode the link is in our bio 🎧Find out more about Maggie check out her insta @thepeninsulamumma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Real Talk is BACK! We’re coming in hot with our money hacks, because let’s face it – how is everyone affording everything?! We hash out:🎙 Money hacks from our audience and own experiences🎙 How we structure our bank accounts – shout out to The Bare foot Investor🎙 Consolidating our expenses🎙 FB budget groupsAnd much more…For more on our episode sponsor TakTik Tennis visit instagram @taktiktennis or https://www.taktik-tennis.com/Broker mentioned: Tom Nightingale at https://www.nfinance.com.au/about/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I sat down with Ross and Jack (@rossandrewartha) before they head off to the US to meet their second baby, due in a few weeks time! We delved into:🎙 Their journey with international surrogacy 🎙 Navigating homophobic comments🎙 How to handle the ‘where’s your mummy’ questions🎙 Racing to their first child Oli's birth in the US during Melbourne covid lockdownand so much more…Find out more about Ross + Jack on Insta @rossandrewartha Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this last episode for the season Liv and I are chatting judgement; judgy parents, friends and basically anyone around us, we hash out:🎙 What we judge people about (don’t judge us!)🎙 What we feel judged about, particularly when it comes to our parenting🎙 That guy on the plane who had SO much to say about my kids🎙 People in the supermarket having opinions about usand so much more…To listen to the full episode the link is in our bio 🎧A huge thank you to today’s sponsor Ergo Pouch. Visit https://www.ergopouch.com.au/ to receive 20% off their entire collection. Discount code: PARENTHOOD20. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I’m chatting with Aliza and hubby Stuart about all things life before and after kids. Aliza was based in Sydney when she met Stuart, who was living in South Africa. Their journey to raising a family is so beautiful and unique and we delve into:🎙 How 2 people from very different cultures and backgrounds make a relationship work🎙 Navigating a traumatic birth🎙 Can we make time for each other when our careers are so demanding🎙 Parenting styles and any clashesand so much more…A huge thank you to today’s sponsor. Visit https://www.ergopouch.com.au/ to get 20% off their entire collection. Discount code: PARENTHOOD20.Shout out to Bouchee Foods. Visit https://bouchee.com.au/ for delicious and healthy meals for your kiddos.To find out more about Aliza visit @bumpnbub on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s Real Talk segment, Liv and I are chatting parenting styles, specifically:🎙 So what are parenting styles and do we just have 1?🎙 Is our parenting style what we had hoped it’d be?🎙 What our hubbies parenting styles are and where we clash🎙 Are our homes more calm when we’re not around?and so much more…A huge thank you to today’s sponsor @melbournemuseumTo watch the full episode and contribute to the conversation go to - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcastWe’d love it if you could rate our podcast on Apple iTunes, it helps us reach more parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I’m chatting to Immi and her hubby Ben about their most challenging experience of their lives. We hash out:🎙 What life looks like when you loose a parent whilst in the newborn bubble🎙 What they fight about and how they resolve🎙 Traumatic births🎙 Differing parenting stylesand so much more..To listen to the full episode the link is in our bio 🎧Thank you to today’s episode sponsor @stkildamumsFor more on Imogen visit @goodmourningpodcast on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I’m chatting to Steph Claire Smith (co-founder of Kic app, model and fellow podcaster) and her hubby Josh re all things life after children, we hash out:🎙 How our sex lives change after kids🎙 Love languages and how to resolve conflict🎙 Life in the public eye🎙 Jealous moments and celebrity hall passesand so much more..Reference:Find out more about Steph on Instagram @stephclairesmithFind out more about Josh on Instagram @itsjoshmillerListen to Steph’s podcast KicBump and KicPod:Apple podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/kicpod/id1457667995Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2M7qMqeBYjhvHmpFwTrYCIThank you to today’s episode sponsor ergoPouch - https://www.ergopouch.com.au/To watch the full episode and contribute to the conversation go to - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcastWe’d love it if you could rate our podcast on Apple iTunes, it helps us reach more parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s Real Talk segment, we’re talking all things depression pre and post kids. Leonie delves into her own experiences with pregnancy and early parenting and the girls hash out:🎙 What pre-natal depression looks like🎙 What post-natal depression looks like🎙 What got Leonie through it🎙 Not crying in the therapist’s officeand so much more…References: The Gidget Foundation - https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/Today’s partner: The Nappy Collective - https://www.thenappycollective.com/To watch the full episode and contribute to the conversation go to - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcastWe’d love it if you could rate our podcast on Apple iTunes, it helps us reach more parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve made it to 100 episodes!!Here to celebrate with me on the pod is my biggest supporter (and partner in life) my hubby Jules. 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 householdand 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/parenthoodpodcastWe’d love it if you could rate our podcast on Apple iTunes, it helps us reach more parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I’m chatting to author, content creator and media personality Sean Szeps. Sean dives into his journey as a queer parent having migrated to Australia when his twins were newborns. We hash out: 🎙 What life is like when you don’t have your village🎙 What mental health battles look like and what to look out for🎙 Is the mental load as big of an issue for same sex couples?🎙 Poo-namis and a plan to escape to Mexicoand so much more..Reference: Book: Not like other dads by Sean SzepsPost natal support: TresillianFind out more about Sean on Instagram @seanszepsThank 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back with our first Real Talk episode for the season! Liv and I catchup on our holiday break and has out what keeps a relationship alive including:🔥 The reality of how your relationship changes after kids🔥 How appreciation can go a looong way🔥 How relationships navigate transitions🔥 Storming home after a nightmare dinner partyand so much more..Thank you to today’s episode sponsor The Art Factory - https://www.theartfactory.com.au/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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re baaaaack… Starting season 6 with a bang and bringing you the challenge of all life challenges. Mel found herself a solo parent looking after 2 young children, when her husband Patrick was sentenced to jail. Mel is now the author of ‘In sickness, in health… and in Jail’ and we discuss:🎙 What jail is really like on the inside🎙 How Mel navigated her time as a solo parent 🎙 How their relationship survived🎙 What impact jail time had on the kidsand so much more…More on Mel Jacob: Insta @melgjacob‘In sickness, in health… and in Jail’ the book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Sickness-Health-Jail-happened-unexpectedly-ebook/dp/B01G2TS180 To watch the full episode - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcast We’d love it if you could rate our podcast on Apple iTunes, it helps us reach more parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 hours until our season commences.If you've just joined us this is a quick ep to let you know; who we are, what we talk about, what is coming up in season 6.The countdown is on... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're bringing you some snippets from epic episodes in season 5 to give you a flavour for the pod to date.Set your alarms, as season 6 commences next Tuesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bringing you an episode from Amy Gerard's podcast - Beyond the likes...This weeks episode is like a therapy session without the price tag. Amy is joined by Leonie Akhidenor - relationship coach, successful businesswoman and mother of two - and they get straight to the gritty stuff. If you're feeling resentment towards your partner, not sure how to reignite the passion in your relationship, or just need to be seen - this episode is for you.To find out more about Amy Gerard - see insta @amy.gerardTo listen to Beyond the likes podcast:Apple podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-normal-stuff-that-happens-in-a-relationship/id1588662655?i=1000620802810Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4qghh2aPBYmi2lEYzUsfYv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does it feel like you’re the only one NOT on holidays? If it does, I feel you. This week in this bonus solo ep I bring you hot tips on how I’m handling this holiday period, specifically:🏝 I joined a gym for the first time in 5 years!🏝 How to stay productive when we’re working from home🏝 My childhood triggers about holiday programs🏝 Snapping at an innocent random at the libraryand so much more...To enquire about coaching with me:DM me on Insta @parenthoodpod or email me on [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an episode from Baby Baking and Kid Raising with Aliza Carr and Dr Jo Sgroi.--Leonie wears many hats, including mum of two toddlers, property developer by day, podcaster by night, hosting her own show the Parenthood Podcast. Leonie is also a relationship coach and part-time model, so she is undoubtedly well well-versed in juggling it all 🤹‍♀️Joe, Aliza and Leonie chat all things relationships in this episode 💓 We dive into how they change once a baby enters the picture, and how we have all experienced this first hand. We chat about topics like parental burnout, lack of intimacy and exhaustion + resentment towards each other and more.For more on BBKR visit @babybakingandkidraising Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this solo ep I delve into insights from friends and coaching clients about juggling it all including:🤯 How others are tackling life and career ambition🤯 How we can better structure our day to feel grounded and in control🤯 'Over night success stories'; do they exist?🤯 Feeling triggered by an insta postand so much more...For more on the Parenthood Podcast visit: https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I give the down low on how I felt when I heard that my kid experienced his first speed bump in his friendship. In this solo ep I delve into:🤯 Why I got triggered by my kid's friendship woes🤯 My major friendship challenges as a child🤯 Being called a lesbian at an all girl's school🤯 My need to people pleaseand so much more..For more on the Parenthood Podcast visit: https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode aired on the KicBump podcst hosted by Steph Claire Smith. Leonie was a guest and discussed:🔥 Sex life after birth🔥 Why we point score/ tit-for-tat with our partners🔥 How to juggle mental load🔥 Self care and much more...For more on KicBump see:Insta @kicpodApple iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/kicpod/id1457667995Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2M7qMqeBYjhvHmpFwTrYCI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All season we’ve asked listeners what has been keeping them up at night during our Vault episodes. Now it’s MY turn to be raw and honest about this. In this solo (uncut) episode I discuss:🤯 How I deal with burnout, comparison and envy🤯 Strategies to tune out that critical voice inside us and inner child🤯 Stories and lessons from the Gabby Bernstein workshop🤯 Crying in a room of thousands of peopleand so much more…Note: This is an unedited episode, we don't sound as sexy as usual, but we are still as raw as ever Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we let you take charge. Liv & I answer burning questions from our audience about our relationship and hash out:🔥 What we mainly fight about in our relationships🔥 How are we maintaining intimacy🔥 What our parent’s relationships have taught us🔥 Point scoringand so much more..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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we had a mum call in asking if loosing the spark with your partner after kids is normal and can we get the ’spark' back? So I brought on Aleeya Hachem (sexologist) to discuss all things ’spark’, including:🔥 Why do we loose the spark in our relationships?🔥 How can we get the spark back?🔥 How important is physical intimacy in maintaining a strong connection?🔥 Does technology play a role in breaking intimacy?and so much more…More on Aleeya Hachem: Insta - @great.sexpectationsRecord your confession - https://www.speakpipe.com/parenthoodpodcast To listen or watch the full episode - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcast We’d love it if you could rate our podcast on Apple iTunes, it helps us reach more parents.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we had a dad call-in frustrated about feeling as though his partner undermines him in front of the kids. So I spoke with Dr Katie Stirling, clinical psychologist and relationship therapist for some guidance. We hash out:🤯 Why we undermine our partners and why they do it to us🤯 Is it harmful to fight in front of the kids?🤯 How can we better manage conflict in our relationships?🤯 How we can stop loosing our sh*t when we feel frustratedand so much more…More on Dr Katie Stirling: @drkatiestirlingRecord your confession - https://www.speakpipe.com/parenthoodpodcast To listen or watch the full episode - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcast We’d love it if you could rate our podcast on Apple iTunes, it helps us reach more parents.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we let you take charge. Liv & I answer burning questions from our audience and hash out:🎙 What we don't want anyone to know about us🎙 What we've learnt from parent's parenting styles🎙 Insecurities, jealousy, envy🎙 How to handle police station pick-upsand so much more..Reference: @taktiktennis on InstagramTo 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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a juicy one. We had a caller confess to feeling unsettled about their partner attending a topless waitress event. So I brought on Phil Walker coach and counsellor to delve into this further, we discuss:🔥 Why are some people ok with their partner attending raunchy events and others not?🔥 What’s the best way to communicate to our partner when we’re not ok?🔥 How can we compromise and should we?🔥 When I attended a Magic Mike event in Las Vegasand so much more…More on Phil Walker: @philwalkercounsellingRecord your confession - https://www.speakpipe.com/parenthoodpodcast To listen or watch the full episode - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcast We’d love it if you could rate our podcast on Apple iTunes, it helps us reach more parents.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week a mum has called in describing her guilt around feeling disappointed about finding out the sex of her child. So I brought on Gemma Smith who is supporting mums across Australia and mother of 2 who also experienced gender disappointment and is an advocate for speaking up about it, to hash out:🤯 Why we can experience gender disappointment🤯 Why being disappointed about our child's gender doesn't make us ungrateful parents🤯 Where gender disappointment stems from🤯 Crying at restaurantsand so much more…More on Gemma Smith: @together.perinatalRecord your confession - https://www.speakpipe.com/parenthoodpodcast To listen or watch the full episode - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcast We’d love it if you could rate our podcast on Apple iTunes, it helps us reach more parents.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who else is feeling confused about which school to select for their child?With Liv and my first borns starting prep next year, this topic is hot on everyone's lips. So we delve into what you need to consider, including:🎓 What questions should I ask at open days?🎓 What if my preferred school is outside my zone?🎓 What are composite classes?🎓 High school considerationsand so much more..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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that anxiety is the greatest health burden for girls aged 5-15 years old, and second greatest for boys?This week we had a caller call in about their 8 year old daughter facing anxiety, being very strong willed and pushing back often. So I brought on Dr Kathryn to the podcast, a medical practitioner and founder of the Courageous Kids app to provide some guidance on the topic. We delve into:🤯 Whether we’re born with anxiety or whether it's circumstantial 🤯 What anxiety looks like in kids and how we can support our kids through it🤯 How COVID has impacted our children🤯 How we can look after ourselves when things are wobbly on the home frontand so much more…More on the Courageous Kids App: https://www.courageouskidsapp.com/Record your confession - https://www.speakpipe.com/parenthoodpodcast To watch the full episode - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcast We’d love it if you could rate our podcast on Apple iTunes, it helps us reach more parents.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have parenting guru MAGGIE DENT on the pod with Liv and I today. So we picked her brain about all things parenting challenges. Including:How we can best support our kids without being too overbearingHow do we discipline, particularly in publicParenting children with rooster or lamb temperamentsUsing technology in a positive wayand so much more…More on Maggie Dent: https://www.maggiedent.com/ To watch the full episode - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcast We’d love it if you could rate our podcast on Apple iTunes, it helps us reach more parents.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you stay for the kids, when the love is gone?This week we have a dad who’s called in asking exactly that. So I brought on Lisa Sarayeldin (@lisa.sarayeldin) a coach, author and single mother do discuss how she felt when she faced the same question. We hash out:💔 When do you know you’ve just hit a rough spot in your relationship v when the love is gone?💔 What things can you do to support yourself in coming to the decision whether to leave or stay?💔 The fear of judgement from your kids, your tribe and the world💔 Starting over (if that’s what you choose)and so much more…More on Alena: @lisa.sarayeldinRecord your confession - https://www.speakpipe.com/parenthoodpodcast To listen or watch the full episode - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcast We’d love it if you could rate our podcast on Apple iTunes, it helps us reach more parents.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is self-care just one of those unattainable buzz words?Liv and I are back with our Real Talk segment, where we discuss how we carve out a lil time for ourselves. Including:💖 Do self-care goals put more pressure on us, then support?💖 Hands up; who feels guilty about alone time?💖 How we balance our needs with our hubby's💖 Crying into your rose at a wineryand so much more…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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Help! How do you know if you’re experiencing addiction?That is what this week’s caller is asking. Since becoming a parent they are reaching for alcohol more and more and are unsure whether it’s just a phase, or more and how to stop. So I brought on Alena Turley to discuss all things addiction in early parenting. Alena (@soulmamahub) faced a 10 year addiction, which led to her loosing her home, her relationship, contact with her family and her own self worth. We discuss:🎙 How do I know if you’re ‘addicted’ to something?🎙 Why does addiction creep in?🎙 12 step programs and other methods of support🎙 Living in your carand so much more…More on Alena: https://www.instagram.com/soulmamahub/Alena has set up: https://www.alloverhealthy.com/parenthood.It links to a guide containing the 3 Secrets to Healing from DepletionRecord your confession - https://www.speakpipe.com/parenthoodpodcast To listen or watch the full episode - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcast We’d love it if you could rate our podcast on Apple iTunes, it helps us reach more parents.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we have a raw confession from a dad who is sick of being judged for staying with his wife after she had an affair.I've brought on life and relationship coach, Alexandra Schelling from @toolboxforlove, to discuss all things relationship judgement, including:❤️‍🔥 Is once a cheater really always a cheater?❤️‍🔥 How to tell other people to ’shove it’ (in the nicest possible way)❤️‍🔥 Do we tell our children about an affair? If so, how?❤️‍🔥 Why we can’t live our lives pleasing others…and so much more.Record your confession - https://www.speakpipe.com/parenthoodpodcast To listen or watch the full episode - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcast More on Alexander via instagram @toolboxforlove We’d love it if you could rate our podcast on Apple iTunes, it helps us reach more parents.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE’RE BAAAACK…It’s our first Real Talk ep of the season and Liv and I are bringing the juice on our summer break. We hash out:🏝 Are school/ daycare holidays too long?🏝 Is it a ‘real’ holiday with kids?🏝 How do we get kids to listen?🏝 Hospital visits, rewards charts and everything in between…To listen to the episode the link is in our bio 🎧 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we received a raw confession from a mum in the early days of divorce. She has 70% custody and is struggling with the guilt of her family being torn apart. No one knows the challenges of divorce like Cathrine Mahoney, our expert guest. Cath had a high profile divorce with NRL star, Andrew Johns, and has now written a book called ‘Currently between husbands’.In this insightful conversation, we chat about:💔 The guilt that separation brings and how to ride the waves💔 How to discuss separation with our kids💔 Handling new partners and co-parenting💔 Crying at the parkand a whole lot more…Record your confession - https://www.speakpipe.com/parenthoodpodcast To listen or watch the full episode - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcast More about Cath Mahoney @cathrinemahoney  We’d love it if you could rate our podcast on Apple iTunes, it helps us reach more parents.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Valentines day we’re bringing you a beautiful love story. In the midst of pain and loss, a beautiful new family unit was born.Nick’s wife, Nicole, died in January 2020 from a rare form of cancer, leaving him a single parent to their young son, Xander. Nikki’s partner, Mike, also died from cancer in January 2018, when they were only a young couple and had their whole lives ahead of them. This discussion is about all things grief, loss, love and hope. We discuss:🎙 How to love again after a death of a partner🎙 Explaining death to a child 🎙 How to get through the toughest days of your life🎙 Why we should smile when it rainsand a whole lot more…To find out more about our guests go to:https://www.mymuse.com.au/ and @mymuseanzTo contribute to the conversation go to:https://www.speakpipe.com/parenthoodpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are kicking off the season with a confronting topic - Bullying.We had a listener call-in to THE VAULT with a confession about their child being bullied and having no idea what to do.Come to the rescue -> Scott Stuart, a best selling children’s author, speaker and huge in empowering kids to be who they want to be (despite society’s expectations). We chat about:🤯 Gender stereotypes and how they impact our kids🤯 The best way for children to handle bullies🤯 The best way for us as parents, to handle the stress of our kids being bullied🤯 ‘Ask dad anything’ sessions and a whole lot more…Record your confession - https://www.speakpipe.com/parenthoodpodcast To listen or watch the full episode - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcastMore about Scott on instagram @scottcreatesWe’d love it if you could rate our podcast on Apple iTunes, it helps us reach more parents.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE'RE BAAAAACK...This is a quick (raw) intro because I couldn't stay away for a minute longer.I chat all things:🎙 What to expect from us in season 5🎙 Keep your juicy confessions coming, we love hearing from you!🎙 Group therapy (aka the first episode of season 5) to kick off in just 24 hoursWe always love hearing from you, so hit us up with your biggest challenges as a parent: Record your confession here: https://www.speakpipe.com/parenthoodpodcastDM us via Insta: @parenthoodpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an episode that Kris and I recorded for her podcast - Inside Out With Kris.It is more 'mum heavy' (just a heads up to our dad listeners). Kris and I chat about:🤯 Handling toddler meltdowns🤯 Perceived public parenting judgement🤯 Why we are so hard on ourselves🤯 Why we shouldn't feel ashamed about child-care at any ageand so much more... For more from Kris visit:https://www.insideoutwithkris.com.au/ Insta: @insideoutwithkrisNote: cover up little ears for this episode, some swear words are dropped 💣 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bringing you a throwback of one of our most listened to guest episodes.In this episode I chat with Matt & Phoebe about their experience conceiving their first child. This is a very open, raw conversation touching on:✔️ Miscarriage and the significant impact that this has on parents✔️ IVF; how it works and what to expect✔️ Post-natal anxiety and insomnia; the signs to look for and how to navigate this✔️ What to truely expect when giving birthand so much more!Resources:What to expect when you're expecting by Heidi MurkoffWhat to expect before you're expecting by Heidi MurkoffMonash IVFTrigger Warning - We discuss miscarriage in great detail during this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bringing you a throwback to our most listened to Real Talk episode.Liv and I are talking all things 'mental load'. You know all of the invisible work that you do at home, to keep your household running; cooking dinner, childcare drop-off, packing lunches, washing clothes… the list goes on.We discuss what the mental load looks like in our households and how we manage the great juggle that is parenthood. We also share the results from the Mental Load quiz that you all answered a few weeks back. The response was VERY insightful and a good laugh.References:ABC podcast: Ladies we need to talk - 'Solving the mental load'https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/ladies-we-need-to-talk/solving-the-mental-load-update/12325472 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That's a wrap!Before we head into our season break, I reflect on season 4; the highs, lows and everything in between. Thank you to our listeners and Insta community for coming along on this wild ride with us.We are SO excited to be back, bolder than ever in Feb for season 5! Stay tuned 🎧 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is a raw reflection on my parenting struggles to date, following on from our most listed to episode ‘My Imperfect Life’ (ep 1). I discuss..🎙 Living with anxiety and how I manage it whilst parenting🎙 The biggest challenge in my relationship🎙 How I (try to) juggle it all🎙 Being yelled at by the swim teacherand a whole lot more…For more about us or to watch the full episode, go to - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcastWe’d love it if you could rate our podcast on Apple iTunes, it helps us support & entertain more parents. 🙏 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Liv & I discuss the strange things our (and other people’s) toddlers get up to; can you relate?...🎙 Drinking bottles of medicine behind our backs🎙 Throwing shoes out the car window🎙 Clothing obsessions🎙 French kissingand a whole lot more…To listen or watch the full episode, go to - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcastWe’d love it if you could rate our podcast on Apple iTunes, it helps us support & entertain more parents. 🙏 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I chat with Christina & Tyge from Demo to Reno and parents of 2. We discuss:🎙 Their juicy relationship challenges once parenthood kicked in🎙 Why resentment can be the breeding ground for divorce🎙 How parenthood can make or break you as a person🎙 Why we're ok with our selfish days being behind us (sort of..)and a whole lot more…To listen or watch the full episode, go to - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcastFind our guests on: Instagram: @demo_to_renoYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@demotoreno6006We’d love it if you could rate our podcast on Apple iTunes, it helps us reach more people.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on THE VAULT we have a confession from a dad who is asking why toddlers drive us crazy? PREACH. So we brought on Kysten Taprell a psychologist and author to give us some perspective, we discuss: 🎙 Whether toddlers are purposing trying to annoy us🎙 Why toddlers tend to demand more from a specific parent 🎙 Whether fighting in front of your kids is actually bad🎙 How to navigate the freedom of the toddler bedand a whole lot more…Record your confession - https://www.speakpipe.com/parenthoodpodcast To listen or watch the full episode - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcastMore about Krysten on instagram @the_therapist_parentWe’d love it if you could rate our podcast on Apple iTunes, it helps us reach more parents.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Liv & I are have a heart to heart re kid’s parties, specifically:🎙 Why parties are so much more next level than our parties in the 90’s🎙 The ‘parent’ party v the ‘kid’ party🎙 Gifting expectations, kid stress, parent stress🎙 Invite politicsand a whole lot more…To watch the full episode, or for more on the pod go to - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcastWe’d love it if you could rate our podcast on Apple iTunes, it helps us support & entertain more parents. 🙏 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.