Parenthood

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.

This week on THE VAULT we have a confession from a single dad who is struggling with co-parenting with his ex and her new partner. So we brought on Kris from Inside Out With Kris podcast; mum of 2, step mum of 2 to hash out the complexities of co-parenting, specifically:🎙 What to do when you can’t stand your ex’s new partner🎙 How we can co-parent in a way that best supports the child🎙 How we can navigate feelings of resentment🎙 What we can control, when we feel powerlessand a whole lot more…Record your confession - https://www.speakpipe.com/parenthoodpodcast To listen or watch the full episode - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcastMore about Kris from Inside Out With Kris podcast - https://www.insideoutwithkris.com.au/We’d love it if you could rate our podcast on Apple iTunes, it helps us reach more parents. 🙏CAUTION - Some swearing exists in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I chat with Rachel Sobel, a mum of 2, podcast host and instagram queen. We discuss:🎙 Divorce; the good, bad and ugly🎙 Why people reach the decision to part ways🎙 The pain of seeing your child 50% of the time🎙 Lessons on; relationships, red flags, personal sacrifice and a whole lot more…To listen or watch the full episode, go to - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcastFind our guests on Instagram @whineandcheezitsWe’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 confessions from several listeners struggling on the sleep front. So I’m chatting with sleep guru Jen founder of Sleep Thrive Grow to get advice on:🎙 How we manage toddlers escaping their toddler beds🎙 How we manage our own anxiety around sleep🎙 Food intolerances and how to identify them🎙 Kids escaping car seatsand a whole lot more…Record your confession - https://www.speakpipe.com/parenthoodpodcast To listen or watch the full episode - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcastMore about Jen from Sleep Thrive Grow - https://www.sleepthrivegrow.com/We’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 we had a dad call in talking about how the addition of their first baby changed his and his wife's career motivations. Liv & I reflect on this and try to work out whether your careers are on hold when we have children. We hash out:🎙 How we juggle careers and the fam bam🎙 Whether we think careers take the back seat🎙 Boundaries we put in place so we don’t become basket cases🎙 Whether we can have it alland 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 more parents. 🙏 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we had a confession from a mother who (like all of us) feels weighed down by the mental load; the endless to-do lists. Kris from Inside Out With Kris podcast, joins me to hash out:🤯 Do we all feel the weight of the mental load?🤯 How does the mental load impact our wellbeing and relationships?🤯 How can we keep up with all the crap and still stay sane?🤯 Moving home, extra curricular activities, self-judgement, boycotting the parkand so much more...Watch the episode on youtube - https://youtu.be/l9pR0A8gUesRecord your confession - https://www.speakpipe.com/parenthoodpodcast Find out more about us - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcastMore about Kris - https://www.insideoutwithkris.com.au/home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I chat with Jah Bella and husband Oliver about how they juggle life as OnlyFan stars and parents. We discuss:🎙 What the hell OnlyFans is🎙 Finding time + energy to create sexy content 🎙 Past traumatic relationships and how they shape us🎙 Living without giving a f* what anyone else thinks of youand a whole lot more…To listen or watch the full episode, go to - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcastFind our guests on Instagram @jahbellarealWe’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 we have a confession from a dad listener who is struggling in a sexless marriage. Naomi Hutchings (sexologist) and I explore:❤️‍🔥 How important is sex in a relationship?❤️‍🔥 Is it 'normal' to loose your sex drive as young parents?❤️‍🔥 How can we spice up our sex lives?❤️‍🔥 Do open relationships work?and so much more...Record your confession - https://www.speakpipe.com/parenthoodpodcast Find out more about us - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcastMore about Naomi Hutchings - https://www.naomihutchings.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have a dad caller, calling in about how his social life has changed since having kids. Liv and I FEEL THAT! So we’re chatting all things friendship...🎙 How friendships change when you have bubs🎙 Babysitters and how do we navigate this beast?!🎙 Friendships lost and mourned along the way🎙 Friends for a reason, season and lifetimeand a whole lot more…To listen to the full episode, go to - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's confession on the podcast is from a dad listener who is currently looking for a family home but is overwhelmed by the increasing prices and interest rates. So I brought property guru; Bryce Holdaway onto the podcast to give us some guidance on how the hell we can afford a home in this market. Bryce is the co-host of Australia's number 1 property show The Property Couch. We discuss🏡 How to out-smart the realestate agent🏡 The best way to save for a home🏡 How to structure our bank accounts🏡 How to get the power back in this marketand so much more...Record your confession - https://www.speakpipe.com/parenthoodpodcast Watch the episode on youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl9j5vWjr_I Find out more about us - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcastMore about Bryce Holdaway - http://bryceholdaway.com/The Property Couch podcast - https://thepropertycouch.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Jake Maddock, relationship coach and I are providing discussing some key themes from a dad's confession – “How do I tell my wife I don’t want any more kids?” We discuss:❤️ How to best communicate with our partners, particularly on sensitive topics❤️ What relationship behaviour to avoid❤️ The fundamentals of attraction❤️ Why nurturing our relationships is so important, despite our busy livesand a whole lot more…To record your confession click - https://www.speakpipe.com/parenthoodpodcastTo find out more about us click - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our first REAL TALK episode of the season, Liv & Leonie are coming in hot with screen chat and what everyone is doing behind closed doors, specifically:📺 Winter holiday chat on Liv's recent virus spell & Lee braving Greece w toddlers📺 How much screen time we're all allowing and how we feel about it📺 What the research recommends📺 Screen time guiltand so much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've kicked off The Vault segment. Where callers call in with their confessions about what's keeping them up at night. Recordings are anonymous, they stay in the vault.This week, in this solo ep, we're talking parental anxiety, specifically:🤯 Do we all freak out about leaving our kids for a night?!🤯 Do you believe anxiety is your intuition telling you something? 🤯 Does it get any easier as the kids get older?🤯 Has anyone else crashed into a pole?and so much more...The Vault Hotline - To record your confession and for your chance to be featured on the pod, click this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/parenthoodpodcastFor more on the parenthood pod find us at: https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.