Parenthood

Ep 123 - Our Real Talk segment is back! Because we had SO much to discuss, this is part 1 of a 2 part conversation. We chat about:🎙 Our summer holidays and was it really a holiday?🎙 Burnout and the beauty in the breakdown🎙 Am I living the way I want to, what needs to change?🎙 A heart breaking reality check for LeonieAnd so much more…Thank you to our episode sponsor @taktiktennisFollow Parenthood on insta @parenthoodpodReferences: The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday, Let Go by Huge Van CuylenburgParenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back for season 8!Episode 122 - Sponsored by @babybeeprams; award-winning designer prams & baby essentials.This week I chat with Geelong Cat premiership player Gary Rohan and his wife Madi about their conceiving and pregnancy journey to date. We delve into:🎙 Experiencing a miscarriage and the loss of a newborn🎙 Living with a mum with Huntington’s disease🎙 Experiencing hyperemesis gravidarum during early pregnancy🎙 Pregnancy announcements and why then can be triggeringAnd so much more…To listen to the episode the link is in our bio 🎧For more on our episode sponsor Babybee visit https://babybeeonline.com/For more on Madi visit insta @madirohan_For more on Gary visit insta @garyrohan16Follow Parenthood on insta @parenthoodpodParenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am on the Growing Podcast.--In today’s episode of Growing, host Beth Ryan is joined by relationship and parenting coach Leonie Akhidenor to discuss the challenges couples face in their relationships after having kids. Drawing on questions and concerns submitted by their online community, they explore topics such as the mental load, communication, lack of libido, resentment, and self-care.Leonie provides valuable insights on how to share the mental load, communicate effectively, and delegate tasks to create a more balanced partnership. They also discuss the importance of prioritizing self-care, finding ways to maintain intimacy, and addressing any underlying feelings of resentment.Whether you're a new parent or an experienced one, this episode is full of practical tips and advice for navigating the ups and downs of relationships after kids. Tune in now to learn more!For more on Growing visit https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/growing/id1651577229 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bringing you an episode where I was a guest on KicBump.--You’re exhausted from feeding all night and your partner is playing golf. If you’re currently in the depths of the newborn phase, and resenting your partner for going back to their normal life, you’re not alone. Mum of two, relationship coach, and host of the ‘Parenthood’ podcast Leonie Akhidenor has heard it all (and worse) so we asked for her help to answer your questions.Steph & Leonie discuss the resentment that parents can feel when they’re taking on more of the load than their partner & how to manage it, what non-feeding partners can do to feel useful and how common it is to feel disconnected from your baby in the early days.Check out: KICPOD: @kicpod on InstagramKic: @kic.app on Instagram, @kic on TikTok and kicapp.comSteph Claire Smith: @stephclairesmith on Instagram, @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLeonie: @leonie.akhidenor on Instagram, @parenthoodpod on InstagramJoin our virtual mothers' group in the the KICBUMP Facebook group. Search 'KICBUMP Community'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 119 – I caught up with to discuss all things the tween years (8-12 years old). We hash out:🎙The puberty box; what it is and why you’d have one🎙Social media boundaries🎙Body image and friendship challenges🎙Handling the trollsAnd so much more…To listen to the episode the link is in our bio 🎧For more on Olivia White visit instagram @oliviawhiteFor more on Parenthood Podcast visit instagram @parenthoodpodThe Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the last episode of the season Liv and I reflect on the year that was and what’s to come in 2024. We hash out:🎙 How we’re preparing our kids for school (prep next year)🎙 How we’re feeling about the next chapter (I’m not crying, you’re crying)🎙 What made us choose the schools that our kids are going to🎙 Birthdays, end of chapters, start of new onesAnd so much more…To join in the conversation follow us on instagram @parenthoodpodTo listen to REAL TALK - Everything you need to know when choosing your child's school: see episode 81 released on 18 AprThe Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So many transitions happening with one kid going into prep next year and the other leaving daycare for ELC.So I took to the podcast to reflect on the year that has been in this bonus SOLO episode. I chat (to myself) about:🎙 School mum life; my tips and experiences🎙 Why I burnt out this year🎙 Why we need to be patient with our goals🎙 Handling continuous meltdowns - they should call it the terrible 3’s and 4’sand much more...To join in the conversation visit us on Insta @parenthoodpodParenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 116 - This week I chat to one of my fabulous mentors, Zoe Marshall (@zoebmarshall). We discuss her existential crisis in May and how that has changed her forever. We delve into:🎙 Feeling ‘meh’ about life and not knowing if we can go on🎙 Being obsessed with the ‘doing’ and ‘success’ until we reach burnout🎙 How a health crisis led to reframing what’s important in life🎙 Is rest really lazy?And so much more…To listen to the episode the link is in our bio 🎧For more on Zoe visit insta @zoebmarshallZoe's podcast The Deep - https://www.zoemarshall.com/thedeepZoe Marshall on Straight Talk podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/94-beyond-the-surface-zoe-marshalls-journey-through/id1572546872?i=1000625450914Follow Parenthood on insta @parenthoodpodParenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A solo chat to myself (and you!) on what I've learnt after 5 years of parenting.To join the conversation follow us on Insta @parenthoodpodParenthood Pod acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we had a dad DM us, about his wife saying that she does not feel he pulls his weight at home. So the Real Talk gang had a stab at providing some unsolicited advice and hash out:🎙 How we set expectations in our own households🎙 How we (try to) share the household tasks🎙 What we have resentment over in our relationships🎙 Reaching boiling point over dinner And so much more…If you loved this episode please share it with a friend!Follow Parenthood Podcast on Insta @parenthoodpodFor more on Bouchee Foods visit https://bouchee.com.au/Parenthood Podcast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I sat down with Sam Squiers, award winning sports presenter and ambassador for the Miracle Babies Foundation to discuss her premature journey. Her daughter Immi was born at 32 weeks. We chat about:🎙 Sam’s journey with pre-eclampsia🎙 Sam's harrowing birth story; both Sam and Immi nearly didn’t survive🎙 Mum guilt and the mixed emotions of being a premature parent🎙 The greatest lessons from Sam's premature journeyand so much more…For more on Sam visit Instagram @samsquiersA huge shout out to our episode sponsor @waterwipes - the world's purest baby wipes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m joined by Scott Stuart and wife Mel to explore our gender bias, judgements and how we can get a handle on them. We delve into:🎙 Our childhoods and where our bias stems from🎙 Handling other people’s judgement and opinions🎙 Encouraging ‘positive’ friendships for our kids🎙 A productive approach to setting boundariesAnd so much more…For more on Scott see Instagram @scottcreatesFor more on Mel see Instagram @mels_loudlife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brought to you by WaterWipes™ and the Miracle Babies Foundation.On World Prematurity Day, I sat down with Megan Schutt, Australian cricketer and Miracle Babies Foundation ambassador to chat about her and her wife Jess’ experience when having their daughter Rylee. Rylee was born premature at 28 weeks. We hash out:🎙 What it’s like to have a high risk pregnancy🎙 What happens after you give birth to a premature baby🎙 How to support your partner and your own mental health during tough times🎙 The greatest lessons and regrets during Megan's premature journeyand so much more…For more on today's sponsor WaterWipes™ - the world's purest baby wipes, visit https://www.waterwipes.com/au/enFor more on Miracle Babies Foundation visit https://www.miraclebabies.org.au/For more on Megan Schutt see Instagram @megan_schutt3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.