The Juggling Act

Today we’re chatting with the lovely Rachael Finch about juggling a rapidly growing business and a million extracurricular activities for kids, plus who is the 'boss' in her house! Mel reveals the dumb thing her kids did and we share other hilarious stories from listeners. Join in the chat in our FB group, Working Mums Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re talking about what happens to our kids when we fail to grow up. It's a fascinating look at parenting from a perspective we don't often think about. (Ever felt resentful sometimes about adulting?!). And Jules and Mel reveal which of the five love languages they respond to and how they change the way they communicate with their kids and partners. Join in the chat in our FB group, Working Mums Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are celebrating Mel’s birthday which is on the 15th (yup, exactly a week after Jules turned 40!) We have turned the tables and Jules is asking her anything. Grab a cuppa and settle in, it’s going to be a wild ride… We’re also speaking with the author of a new book called Skin Deep, about how much what's on the outside, impacts us on the inside, and how we judge people simply by looking at their skin.Join in the chat in our FB group, Working Mums Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re chatting with the fabulous Tova Leigh - author of F*cked at 40 - about what it’s like to feel trapped in your life. And have you noticed how many shows about scammers are screening right now? Jules shares the shocking story she was almost fell for a car scam and sleazy scammer.Join in the chat in our FB group, Working Mums Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re asking how far you would go for your child? It's the premise of a fabulous show on Foxtel called The Cleaning Lady, and we’re joined by the Aussie star Martha Millan to tell us more. And why a playcation is the new staycation. Join in the chat in our FB group, Working Mums Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re chatting about the hurdles we’ve had to overcome in life as part of International  Women’s Day tomorrow. We also hear from an amazing mum who shares the story of her son’s transition and how she feels about it all five years down the track.  Plus with Jules celebrating her 40th on Tuesday, she reveals that she never had parties growing up!Join in the chat in our FB group, Working Mums Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are celebrating the one and only Julie Alice Robinson as she slides down the slippery slope of her 30s towards her 40th birthday on Tuesday March 8. It's also International Women's Day which is fitting for someone who is all about empowering and backing other women. She answers your 'ask me anything' questions and Mel fires her own random questions at her (strap yourselves in!).Join in the chat in our FB group, Working Mums Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re talking manifesting and how you can use it to live your best life. While our guest, Betty Andrews, opens up about being haunted since childhood.  Jules and Mel share their stories of manifestation and ask whether co-ed or single-sex schools are better for kids. Join in the chat in our FB group, Working Mums Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we meet Sarah Borg from Mama Vibes Podcast, a mum on a mission to normalise the challenges of motherhood (no clean faces and white linen outfits on her Insta feed…) Jules and Mel open up about what aspect of motherhood they find the most challenging, and reveal the personal care routine on Euphoria that left then shocked! Is anyone else doing this?!Join in the chat in our FB group, Working Mums Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re chatting with the queen of routine who admits she’s actually a hot mess when it comes to being organised! Jules and Mel open up about whether they’ve got their own lives under control or also slowly spiralling. And Mel has come up with a genius solution to communicate with her troubled 9yo.Join in the chat in our FB group, Working Mums Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we meet the woman teaching people to let go of productivity guilt. Why are we so obsessed with being busy? While Mel and Jules talk about how our role as parents change as our children get older.Join in the chat in our FB group, Working Mums Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jules has been getting up early to get more done, but today’s guest is going to reveal how we can get ONE WHOLE DAY BACK A WEEK! Witchcraft, surely… Mel and Jules also reveal the hacks they use to make that juggle a little bit easier. They're also talking PMS, what symptoms do they get and why do we fail to recognise them every. single. month.Join in the chat in our FB group, Working Mums Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode we're joined by mum-of-one and Goodness Me founder Peta Shulman who reveals how her autoimmune diagnosis lead to her starting the healthy snacks subscription box service. While Jules and Mel get real about the hardest part of the mental load.Join in the chat in our FB group, Working Mums Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we've got an advice needed question about how to handle a competitive sibling. While Jules is struggling to manage the logistical nightmare that is swimming classes with a small human. Join in the chat in our FB group, Working Mums Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode we're joined by homeschooling single mum of six Deb from Parental Guidance who gives us an insight into the homeschooling way of life, why she started it, and how she didn't initially know the show was a competition. While Jules and Mel laugh about the things they would absolutely never do in front of a partner. Join in the chat in our FB group, Working Mums Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb sees the highest number of kids hospitalised with asthma complications. We find out why… And Euphoria. Woah. If that’s how kids are behaving these days, Jules and Mel are locking theirs in their room til they're 18.Join in the chat in our Facebook group, Working Mums Australia.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we've got an advice needed question about how to handle a group of school mums slagging off a teacher. Mel spent all weekend at a little athletics carnival and says she's now calling time on sporting activities longer than 45 minutes. But Jules says she's happy to be a cricket widow! Join in the chat in our FB group, Working Mums Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we've got feeding expert Simone Emery on the show with fantastic, practical tips on starting your baby on solids. While Jules admits that she's finding it harder than she thought to stick to her new year's resolution (and she's not alone). Join in the chat in our FB group, Working Mums Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we meet a mum who shares the story of her life-saving brain surgery after years of blinding headaches and numb feet. While Jules and Mel chat finding out the gender after yet ANOTHER gender reveal has gone wrongSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re talking anxious children, how to help them and what the cause might be. And ponder why little boys are so damn charming and whether that means they'll be mummy's boys as adults.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re talking Married at First Sight, yup a new season is starting and Jules has some words of advice. We’ve got futurist Ross Dawson on to chat about what the future looks like for our kids. And Mel reveals how much easier it is to care for one child when you normally have two.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we hear from other parents about the prospect of school being delayed and homeschooling again. David Beckham is winding up the internet - again - by sharing a picture of him kissing his daughter on the lips. And we’re asking the big questions - what the hell is in your handbag?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re talking about kids exploring their sexuality, and Mel and Jules chat about what they think their best age has been so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re talking teeth and how on earth to care for your child’s. And Jules has recovered but it has also come at a financial cost!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s ep we’re chatting with a mum about what it's like being an immunocompromised parent during a pandemic. We’re doing maths and while we're not really very good at numbers even we know that our annual leave and school holidays just DO NOT ADD UP. And we have an advice needed question about a racist teacher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re joined by David Campbell, who has some fabulous tips on how to help children adjust to school (he is a busy dad of three primary school-aged kids after all). And we share the books and shows we've been binging over the holidays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re talking Covid with Jules struck down on their way home from the Gold Coast. She shares her experience and how fearful she was that Ollie would get it. We're also joined by a paediatric emergency nurse who should hopefully alleviate some of those fears. She talks about the symptoms to look for, how to manage them and what the long-term impacts might be. We also hear from other mums who share their experience of testing positive with Covid and how it has impacted their families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re talking private schools and whether or not they're worth the cash. Mel asks why the mother / daughter relationship is such a rollercoaster. And Jules wants to know whether getting baptised or christened is important for a child.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re talking about how to tell if kids are faking it or whether they're really sick (we're blaming Ferris Bueller for this problem...). Mel opens up about mum guilt and wonders why on earth do we do it to ourselves. While Jules admits she gave it a good nudge over the holidays eating and drinking all the things - as we all did - but says we should all just embrace it guilt-free.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re talking guns as toys and whether or not kids should be allowed them. Jules is determined to teach Ollie gratitude but wonders if doing it at Christmas is a bit mean. And we talk about whether flying or driving is the best holiday transportation with kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mel is drowning in life admin after a nightmare mission to change her surname, so thankfully we've got the authors of 'Life Admin Hacks' on the show for some super-practical advice to cleaning up your admin load. While Jules shares how Ollie has become a climber after learning to walk, and Mel can no longer lie to her son after he learnt to read. Life as they know it is over!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode, we’ve got an advice needed question about cheating, and whether or not you can move past it. Mel headed home to Victoria for the Christmas holidays and talks about how strange it is being in your childhood home as a visitor. And Jules helps Mel overhaul her dating profile. Bring on a banging 2022!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If your kids are drowning in toys after their haul at Christmas, today’s guest has got some tips for us on how we can all be more environmentally aware - including less toys going into landfill. Jules shares fond memories of her childhood road trips and Mel opens up about a playdate that went very, very wrong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year! To farewell 2021, we’ve got a fun ‘best of’ episode for you. We’ve pulled together our favourite chats about funny nicknames, the worst things you did as a kid and the random things you thought were true when you were younger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you believe there’s only two days left of the year? Not sorry to see the back of 2021, but it’s still gone quickly. This episode we've pulled together some of our best bits from the past few months, all about working parents. From career reinventions to whether or not you can have it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here we are in that weird period between Christmas and New Year where we alternate between eating too much and getting in a body of water to cool off. That is exactly what Jules and Mel are doing right now, so we’ve pulled together their best bits for you to listen to. Today's episode is all about relationships. They're chatting out their girl tribes, how to manage disagreements over parenting, and Jules schools Mel on how she's looking for the wrong thing in a partner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we near the end of the year, we reached out to futurist Mark McCrindle to find out how this bin fire of a year is going to impact our children years down the track. It’s actually more positive than we expected. While Jules and Mel share how their families celebrate Christmas and whether they make New Year resolutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode, we’ve got an advice needed question about how to get rid of your partner’s clingy dad after his divorce. Jules reveals her family heritage (and where Oly gets that gorgeous olive skin from), and Mel shares the dramatic birth story of her first-born.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are very lucky to catch up with two divine guests for the show today. Isla Fisher and Tim Minchin are the voice stars of the adorable new family film on Netflix, 'Back to the Outback' and they share hilarious stories about growing up with some of the most dangerous creatures in the world. And Jules and Mel weigh in on the SATC reboot 'And Just Like That' and the downside of aging.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re joined by a mum who started an organic, allergy-free snack range for kids with her husband - before they even had kids! Do you ever feel like there’s no one taking care of you? Jules and Mel talk about how motherhood can be really lonely, and weigh in on 'advice needed' question about cheating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode, we’re joined by a young girl who came up with a gorgeous idea to help her cope when she started being excluded at school. Emmie (and her proud mum Evie!) are with us to share their story. While we’re talking about bonds with your child, Jules and Mel talk about whether we should be friends with our children, and share their thoughts on an 'advice needed' question about baby names (always controversial!).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ooft what a story we’ve got for you today… At just age 20, Sophie was diagnosed with a life-threatening and extremely rare brain tumour and was told she may never have children. She is now thriving as a mum and not only that, she also launched a million-dollar accessories empire five years ago. She’s with us to share the biggest things she’s learnt about life and business. Mel has made friends with her 81-year-old neighbour and wants to campaign to bring back the 'pop in'. While Jules weighs in on the push-pull guilt of motherhood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re joined by OG Bachie couple Tim Robards and Anna Heinrich who recently celebrated their daughter Elle’s first birthday. They reveal the surprising lesson they've learnt about parenting in the first 12 months. Mel explains the 1/3 friendship rule and how we can accept that not everyone is going to like us. And Jules reveals the novel way she makes extra cash to put aside for Ollie's future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode we’re joined by a sunshine coast mum who now runs a million dollar business after creating a skincare range for tweens. Mel has noticed a lot of chat amongst mums with primary-age kids about how old kids should be before they're left alone in the park. While Jules reveals her tips for getting a business idea off the ground.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just when we thought we were going to get a reprieve from 2021, we’re now facing La Nina and another COVID strain. So, we wanted to lighten things up a bit! In this episode, Jules and Mel reveal their trashiest guilty TV pleasures and we’ve got one of the stars of The Real Housewives of Melbourne on to share hers. They also share their thoughts on an advice needed questions from a mum whose partner is refusing to get vaccinated, and open up about how they're feeling about another strain of Covid entering the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re joined by author Vanessa McCausland whose latest book 'The Beautiful Words' looks at childhood friendships and what happens when you grow apart. Mel asks whether you put yourself as a woman last when you become a mother. And Evie Farrell joins us to talk about why we all need to book a Christmas staycation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You will need the tissues for today’s interview… at the age of just 35, Emily Tindal was diagnosed with Stage 4 bowel cancer after she was having trouble breathing since the birth of her third child. The cancer has now spread to her lymph nodes, lungs, liver and bones and she opens up about the guilt she feels around her youngest daughter and how she’s fighting to have the bowel cancer screening age lowered. Jules and Mel chat about how they celebrate Christmas and what the best Christmas movie is! And Laura Mazza is with us with an interesting advice needed questions about asking friends to babysit for free.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November is NICU awareness month and in this episode, we’re joined by a mum who shares the incredible story of her little miracle baby Cooper, who was born at 30 weeks weighing just 1.5kg. What a little fighter. Jules also opens up about how her 'birth wish' came true, and Lauren Patterson is back with some tips on how to stop worrying.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got an interesting topic today, and one that’s not that widely discussed, parental burnout. The concept has been around since the 80s, but not something that’s really been talked about here in Australia, so we're joined by psychologist and family coach Helene Gatland to tell us more. Mel's 9 year old daughter hacked her work and personal IG accounts, so we're talking about managing kids and social media. And Evie Farrell has found out everything we need to know about travelling safely to Fiji.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Parker is an author and Principal of one of Sydney’s top boy's schools. His book 'Talk with your kids about things that matter' has just been updated after ten years and the types of conversations that we need to have with our kids have really moved on in that time - think social media, pandemics, consent… heavy stuff.  Speaking of big conversations, Mel's son has said three words she never thought she’d hear from him. And Laura Mazza dishes advice on talking to relatives about consent and kissing kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.