Parenthood

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.

This week I’m joined by mum of 2, parenting in a neuro-diverse family. In this conversation we delve into:🎙 Finding out that your child is autistic and the diagnosis experience🎙 Challenges surrounding varied opinions and judgement🎙 The challenges a diagnosis can bring on our own mental health and relationship🎙 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.

*Tigger warning: Suicide and other graphic depictions of violence contained in this content.This week I’m joined by mum of 2, former AFLW star, business woman and full time carer for her sister Vinny, Moana Hope. In this conversation we delve into:🎙 The beauties and challenges of being a full time carer🎙 Challenges surrounding mental health and how we can combat them🎙 Why Mo chooses to keep private her reasons for divorce🎙 Why the setup for independent living for those requiring full time care is unfair  And so much more …Find Moana Hope on Instagram @moanahopeFor 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 I’m giving you the intel on technology I can’t live without. I dive into:🎙 The feedback from you all re my last solo episode on trying to juggle it all🎙 How I keep on top of my schedule and text messages🎙 Why Chat GPT has been a game changer🎙 Spotify AI, my obsession with trying to beat Google maps 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.

This week on Real Talk Liv and I are sharing all of your dating icks. You know the random things that turn you off a person. We delve into:🎙 Our own dating icks, delving in the archives of our past dating experiences🎙 Your feedback on icks and why they don’t discriminate🎙 Why the nice guy doesn’t always finish last🎙 Is there an inappropriate time to eat yogurt?  And so much more …For more on our podcast sponsor iL Tutto visit:Instagram: @iltuttoWebsite: https://www.iltutto.com.au/Find Parenthood on Instagram: @parenthoodpodDISCOUNT CODE: We’re giving you 20% off on full priced items at iL Tutto until 31 August. Just type in the discount code parent20 at checkout to saveWe’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 my thoughts around how I'm unsuccessfully juggling it all. In this solo episode I dive into:🎙 A busy period and the constant overwhelm and anxiety that comes with that🎙 How I'm trying to maintain connection with my kids and not be 'shouty' mum 🎙 When work, study, parenting collide🎙 Hot tips on making our evenings more efficientAnd 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.

I’m joined by Sam; mum and CEO of lingerie and sleepwear brand Samaralovesus to chat about her experience in the early months of motherhood. In this solo episode I delve into:🎙 Facing a hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis weeks after giving birth🎙 Juggling cancer, a newborn and a business🎙 Why our health shouldn’t be taken for granted🎙 Ways we can help others who are struggling with an illness And so much more …Find Sam Bando on Instagram @ssban.samaralovesusFind Samaralovesus on Instagram @samaralovesusFor more on our podcast sponsor iL Tutto visit:Instagram: @iltuttoWebsite: https://www.iltutto.com.au/DISCOUNT CODE: We’re giving you 20% off on full priced items at iL Tutto until 31 August. Just type in the discount code parent20 at checkout to saveWe’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.

Ever had the most ridiculous fights, like over nothing? Yep, you’re preaching to the choir. This one was over a photo. So I thought why not share my embarrassing moments with you all. In this solo episode I delve into:🎙 Why it’s never just about a photo🎙 Why anything but vertical photos are an epic fail🎙 Why storming off down a winery road is an epic fail🎙 Why finding the right light is everything  And so much more …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 on Real Talk Liv and I are bringing you all of the tea on what you all are fighting about with your partners. We delve into:🎙 The key topics that most couples fight about🎙 How technology and our phones are playing a part in the turmoil🎙 Does everyone feel under-appreciated?🎙 Considering moving to Queensland  And so much more …For more on our podcast sponsor iL Tutto visit:Instagram: @iltuttoWebsite: https://www.iltutto.com.au/Find Parenthood on Instagram: @parenthoodpodDISCOUNT CODE: We’re giving you 20% off on full priced items at iL Tutto until 31 August. Just type in the discount code parent20 at checkout to saveWe’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.

Back from holiday and checking in this week, chatting all things:🎙 The horrific childcare crisis and my thoughts🎙 The universe sending a message by tapping, knocking and then slapping 🎙 Why I wasn’t listening to my body and how damaging that can be🎙 Why won’t kids just bloody follow instructions?!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.

I’m joined by high-profile fashion influencer Rozalia and nightlife entrepreneur Nick Russian to chat about how they juggle it all. We delve into:🎙 How the couple juggle family and business demands🎙 Arguments in the early days🎙 Thoughts on social media for kids🎙 Whether they plan for any more kids And so much more …Find Rozalia Russian on Instagram @rozalia_russianFind Nick Russion on Instagram @nick_russianFor more on our podcast sponsor iL Tutto visit:Instagram: @iltuttoWebsite: https://www.iltutto.com.au/COMPETITION: To WIN the @iltutto Chelsea Electric Recliner Glider Chair with USB in the brand new colour Latte valued at $1,249, simply visit our Insta @parenthoodpod and enter via the post pinned to our grid.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 I’m joined by Jazz Kostov, mum of 2 and sleep consultant to answer all of your burning sleep questions:🎙 What’s a healthy cut-off time for screens before bed?🎙 How can parents balance emotional reassurance with firm boundaries at bedtime?🎙 Thoughts on co-sleeping and how we can do it safely?🎙 What’s one small change parents can make tonight to improve sleep?And so much more …To listen to the full episode ‘Episode 226 – 🫖The Tea on sleep for kids with Jazz Kostov’ check out the link in our bio or find Parenthood on all major podcast apps.Find Jazz Kostov on Instagram @lets__sleepFor Jazz’s book https://www.letssleep.com.au/bookFor more on our podcast sponsor Alula Toddler visit:Instagram: @alula_toddlerWebsite: https://www.meandmychild.com.au/COMPETITION - For a limited time only we’re running a competition on Instagram where you can win 6 month supply of Alula Advance+ Toddler Milk Drink valued at $720! Head to our Instagram @parenthoodpod to enter. Competition ends on 22 July 2025.For more on screen time for kids - https://www.rchpoll.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ACHP-Poll7_Detailed-Report-June21.pdfWe’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.