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Our lives change when we become parents. Of course, we experience the joys and challenges of parenting, but we go through profound changes on a personal level too.
Parenthood is all about exploring these personal challenges we feel as adults. Hosted by relationship coach, successful businesswoman and mother of two, Leonie Akhidenor, Parenthood focuses on the heart-warming, exhausting, frustrating and exhilarating lives of parents.
Each week Leonie meets with parents, parenting professionals or best friend Liv, to discuss the greatest challenges facing parents today. It’s like group therapy. Only juicier.
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🚗💥 Ever had one of those ‘are you kidding me?!’ moments?Mine came on Halloween during trick or treating, when a speeding driver hit my parked car and tried to drive away.Spoiler: they didn’t get far. 👀In this week’s solo episode, I unpack the whole thing - the shock, the chase and how sometimes life forces you to play detective when you’d rather be eating lollies with the kids 🍬🎧 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week I’m chatting to Tarrah & Alexander about their 3 year journey and 10 IVF rounds to conceive their son Aspen. We explore:🎙 Why Tarrah felt compelled to share their fertility struggles publicly and the response from the community🎙 The impact IVF has; mentally, physically, emotionally, financially🎙 Did the couple ever just want to give up on the dream to become parents?🎙 What this journey has taught them and words of support for others struggling And so much more…For more on Tarrah visit Instagram @tarrah_jordanFind Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodFor more on iL Tutto visit:Instagram: @iltuttoWebsite: https://www.iltutto.com.au/DISCOUNT CODE: We wanted to share the love so we’re giving you 20% off on full priced items at iL Tutto. Just type in the discount code parent20 at checkout. Disclaimer: The discount excludes already discounted items, furniture packs and gift cards.We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!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.
Do you feel like a hot mess recently too?If you do you’re not alone. In this solo episode I chat everything:🎙 Thinking I’d lost my license - false alarm (I hope!)🎙 Toilet paper down bathroom sinks🎙 Dinner time resentment 🎙 Car failuresAnd so much more…Find Parenthood on Instagram @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.
This week Liv & I are giving the tea on our relationships so that you can all have a laugh at the ridiculousness of our arguments. We spill the tea on:🎙 Our latest arguments with our partners at home🎙 Work travel and how that can breed resentment🎙 What we learn from conflict and is conflict really that bad?🎙 Petrol tanks not being filled, souvlaki demands not been met And so much more…Shout out to our episode sponsor iL Tutto.For more on iL Tutto visit:Instagram: @iltuttoWebsite: https://www.iltutto.com.au/DISCOUNT CODE: We wanted to share the love so we’re giving you 20% off on full priced items at iL Tutto. Just type in the discount code parent20 at checkout. Disclaimer: The discount excludes already discounted items, furniture packs and gift cards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is anyone else feeling frenetic energy recently?Like many of you, it’s been an incredibly chaotic period with work and life recently.So this week I’ve taken to the pod for a solo episode, to fill you in on what I do to keep me sane during busy periods including:🎙 Why sleep is a non-negotiable for my mental health🎙 Why supplements are typically not for me but how Askle has been influential in how I feel atm inside & out🎙 Ways to avoid binge eating chocolates in the pantry🎙 My change in diet which is supporting my mindsetAnd so much more…Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodFor more on Askle visit: https://askle.co/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.
This week I’m joined by one of Melbourne’s most hilarious & adored mums Lorinska along with hubby Andrew. Between a heck of a lot of laughs we chat about:🎙 Keeping the spark alive and sex hand-breaks🎙 Why work hustle is essential even when you have a profile and audience🎙 Different parenting styles and life behind the scenes on @melbourneyummums🎙 How they met and are we having another child anytime soonAnd so much more …Find Lorinska Merrington on Instagram @lorinskaFor more on our podcast sponsor iL Tutto visit:Instagram: @iltuttoWebsite: https://www.iltutto.com.au/COMPETITION - For a limited time only we’re running a competition on Instagram where you can win iL Tutto Luca Cot and mattress with the Theo Chest valued at $2,397. Head to our Instagram now @parenthoodpod to enter. Competition ends on 27 October 2025.We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!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.
We have just hit 250 episodes! Today I'm chatting about the things that tripped me up along the way, including:🎙 The benefits and shadow side of comparison🎙 Why showing kindness goes a long way🎙 Why treating everyone equal is so important, your reputation is everything🎙 Why business is a marathon not a sprintAnd so much more...Thank you to everyone who has listened and supported us along this journey. I'm so grateful!Find Parenthood on Instagram @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.
This week Liv & I are talking all things schools, including:🎙 Our boys starting new schools next year, in prep and our journey to date🎙 School entrance interviews🎙 Hot tips on getting out the door quickly on school days🎙 New school parents, who’s who in the zoo And so much more…Shout out to our episode sponsor Frida Mom.For more on our podcast sponsor Frida Mom visit:Instagram: @frida.auWebsite: shopfrida.com.auCOMPETITION - For a limited time only we’re running a competition on Instagram where you can win the Frida Mom labour and delivery post-partum recovery kit valued at $280.Head to our Instagram @parenthoodpod to enter. Competition ends on 16 October 2025.We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!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.
Does anyone else struggle with getting organised over school holidays?You’re not alone!In this solo episode I chat about our latest tiff at home, including:🎙 How tensions can be high when there is so much to juggle when you’re not away for school holidays🎙 When you just need to be right and validated damn it!🎙 The morning Mexican stand-off🎙 How I (try to) stay organised and calmAnd so much more…Find Parenthood on Instagram @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.
This week I’m joined by Kyla, the Champagne Dame, founder of Australia’s largest online champagne retailer, Emperor Champagne and the women behind the most decadent champagne experiences. In this raw conversation we chat about:🎙 Kyla’s somewhat traumatic experience on the Real Housewives of Melb🎙 Relationship breakdown & the impact of marriage counselling🎙 Kyla’s open and honest relationship with her daughter and how she teaches the value of money🎙 Business partnering with Brad Pitt, resilience as a single mum and handling outside opinionsAnd so much more …Find Kyla Kirkpatrick on Instagram @thechampagnedameShout out to our episode sponsor Frida Mom.For more on our episode sponsor Frida Mom visit:Instagram: @frida.auWebsite: shopfrida.com.auCOMPETITION - For a limited time only we’re running a competition on Instagram where you can win the Frida Mom labour and delivery post-partum recovery kit valued at $280.Head to our Instagram @parenthoodpod to enter. Competition ends on 16 October 2025.We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!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.
Hate being sick?I can relate.After going the entire year without illness, it was my time to shine - or quite the opposite . In this solo episode I chat about:🎙 Why adrenaline and cold & flu isn't always the road to success🎙 Why we often feel we don't have time to be sick 🎙 What pausing for a hot minute taught me🎙 Do we need to clear our schedules a lil more?And so much more…Find Parenthood on Instagram @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.
Have you experienced any toxic behaviour on the sporting ground?This week Liv & I delve into just that, including: 🎙 Our experience with inappropriate behaviour on the sporting field by both children and adults🎙 Hip & shouldering, F bombs, coach fury 🎙 What is appropriate for a little league game? 🎙 Missing diamonds found in the rubbish And so much more …For more on our podcast sponsor Baby Jogger visit:Instagram: @babyjoggerauWebsite: https://babyjoggerstrollers.com.auDISCOUNT CODE - We’re giving you 20% off on all full priced Baby Jogger® items state wide. Head to https://babyjoggerstrollers.com.au and type in the code PARENTHOOD20 at checkout to save. Offer ends midnight 30 September 2025.Find Parenthood on Instagram: @parenthoodpodWe’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!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.
Keen to build a following online, to promote your brand and/or business?I can relate. After nearly 5 years of focusing on just that, I thought I'd give you some of the hot tips on what has helped me.In this solo episode I chat about:🎙 How often I found I needed to post to get traction🎙 Why it can feel like success is a slow burn🎙 Why making friends online is a great place to start 🎙 Content pillars and how they keep me focusedAnd so much more…Find Parenthood on Instagram @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.
This week I sit down with Tess first time mum, model personality, content creator, presenter and podcaster. We delve into🎙 Ways we can support our conceiving journey🎙 What if you don’t have a village to support you?🎙 Why nurturing the mum after birth is critical for sound mental health🎙 Moving house 5 times in the first 2 months of motherhoodAnd so much more …Find Tess Shanahan on Instagram @tessshanahanFor more on our podcast sponsor Baby Jogger visit:Instagram: @babyjoggerauWebsite: https://babyjoggerstrollers.com.auDISCOUNT CODE - We’re giving you 20% off on all full priced Baby Jogger® items state wide. Head to https://babyjoggerstrollers.com.au and type in the code PARENTHOOD20 at checkout to save. Offer ends midnight 30 September 2025.Find Parenthood on Instagram: @parenthoodpodWe’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!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.
R U Ok day (@ruokanyday) can bring up a lot of feels for people. It reminds us to check in on ourselves and each other. In this solo ep I chat this and more, including:🎙 Why people can put on a great game face and look ‘ok’ on the outside 🎙 When I was anything but ok🎙 The dead mouse 🎙 Frazzled momentsAnd so much more…Find Parenthood on Instagram @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.
This week we’re answering one of Liv’s burning questions; how do we feel about sleepovers? We delve into:🎙 Do we need a blanket ‘yes’ or ‘no’ rule when it comes to sleepovers?🎙 What to do when you have conflicting views from your partner when it comes to sleepovers🎙 What age are we more likely to be ready for sleepovers🎙 Why ‘late-overs’ are becoming popular And so much more …For more on our podcast sponsor Baby Jogger visit:Instagram: @babyjoggerauWebsite: https://babyjoggerstrollers.com.auDISCOUNT CODE - We’re giving you 20% off on all full priced Baby Jogger® items state wide. Head to https://babyjoggerstrollers.com.au and type in the code PARENTHOOD20 at checkout to save. Offer ends midnight 30 September 2025.Find Parenthood on Instagram: @parenthoodpodWe’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!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.
Bringing you the tea this week on life in the trenches and relationship challenges. Tune in to hear all about:🎙 My current hibernation🎙 The fight about the souvlaki🎙 Why our partner’s cop our stress the most🎙 How we can empty our platesAnd so much more…Find Parenthood on Instagram @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.
This week I sit down with Sam Wood & Snezana Wood from The Bachelor Australia. We delve into:🎙 How their relationship has evolved after 4 children 🎙 Their different parenting styles🎙 Juggling parenthood & business🎙 Why it’s so important to cherish the chaos And so much more …Find Sam Wood on Instagram @samjameswoodFind Snez Wood on Instagram @snezanawoodFor more on our podcast sponsor Baby Jogger visit:Instagram: @babyjoggerauWebsite: https://babyjoggerstrollers.com.auCOMPETITION - Until 5 September 2025 we’re running a competition on Instagram where you can win over $1,300 worth of prizes, including receiving the Baby Jogger® city mini® GT3 stroller valued at $1,049 for free along with 2 Adult Memberships for Zoo’s Victoria value at $318. To enter head to our Instagram @parenthoodpod and see the competition pinned to our grid.Find Parenthood on Instagram: @parenthoodpodWe’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!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.
This week I’m joined by Connected Parenting founder Gen Muir and we are answering all of your burning questions, including:🎙 How am I supposed to juggle it all (therapy appointments, paperwork, managing NDIS plan, navigating school/kinder etc) when I also have a full time job?🎙 What should we do when stress over our child's care is affecting our relationship?🎙 Is there a best time or age to start therapies/interventions?🎙 How am I supposed to balance my attention between my child with additional needs and their siblings?And so much more …Find Gen Muir on Instagram @connectedparentingauFor more on our podcast sponsor Envisage Families visit:Instagram: @envisage.communityWebsite: https://envisage.community/COMPETITION - For a limited time only we’re running a competition on Instagram where you can win an $1,000 Westfield voucher simply by tagging friends in the Envisage Families post. Head to our Instagram @parenthoodpod to enter. Competition ends on 29 August 2025.We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!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.
This week Liv and I are discussing how we can best support friends and family, who may be experiencing a diagnosis for their child. We delve into:🎙 Why trying to be the expert can backfire🎙 The best things to say and how we can best support🎙 Why giving our friend grace during this period is crucial🎙 Envisage Families program and how it can support parents And so much more …For more on our podcast sponsor Envisage Families visit:Instagram: @envisage.communityWebsite: https://envisage.community/COMPETITION - For a limited time only we’re running a competition on Instagram where you can win an $1,000 Westfield voucher simply by tagging friends in the Envisage Families post. Head to our Instagram @parenthoodpod to enter. Competition ends on 29 August 2025.We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!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.
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