Parenthood

<p>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.</p><br><p>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. </p><br><p>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. </p><br><p>Join our community on instagram: @parenthoodpod</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

👄 REAL TALK - So where are you at with extra-curricular activities?

Brought to you by our episode sponsor GreenPan.Do you ever have the guilts about your children not doing enough extra-curricular activities, or any at all? You’re not alone. Liv and I chat about:🎙 Whether it’s necessary to do so many activities if any🎙 Why we can feel guilty as parents and compare ourselves to others🎙 How many activities is too many activities?🎙 How is everyone fitting all of this in?And so much more…For more on our episode sponsor GreenPan visit:Website: https://www.greenpan.com.auInstagram: @theoriginalgreenpan.anz 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.

11-20
23:49

Fan favourite episode: 100th EPISODE - Q&A with hubby Jules; sexless marriages, depression, career + our relationship

This week we're bringing you one of our most listened to episodes.Episode 100!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.

11-18
27:21

Finding ourselves after parenthood and ‘Women Rising’ with Megan Dalla-Camina

Brought to you by our episode sponsor GreenPan.This week I’m chatting with Megan Dalla-Camina, award-winning expert in women's leadership and empowerment. We delve into:🎙 Megan’s personal journey of separation and becoming a single mother early on in her parenting journey🎙 Megan’s experience with burnout and tips on how we can avoid it🎙 Megan’s book ‘Women Rising’ and how women can thrive in our society🎙 Advice to new parents who feel they’ve lost their identity and purposeAnd so much more…For more on our episode sponsor GreenPan visit:Website: https://www.greenpan.com.auInstagram: @theoriginalgreenpan.anz For more on Megan Dalla-Camina visit Instagram @ megandallacaminaBuy the Women Rising book at https://womenrisingbook.com/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.

11-13
43:12

🫖 The Tea w Amelia Lamont; The Midwife Mumma - How we’re juggling it all (or trying to)

This is the final episode in our mini-series with Amelia The Midwife Mumma. We are talking all things juggling it all (or trying) including:🎙 What a day in the life with Amelia looks like🎙 Meal planning, readers, morning routines🎙 Self-care time and what this can look like🎙 S* food nightsAnd so much more…See episodes 127 & 128 for - When we hit breaking point (with Amelia and Ambrose) parts 1 + 2Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodFind Amelia on Instagram @themidwifemummaFor more on The Midwife Mumma products visit https://themidwifemumma.com.au/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.

11-12
20:30

I feel like my partner and I are room-mates with Lisa Sarayeldin

This week I’m chatting with Lisa Sarayeldin certified relationship & self-love coach about the one thing that often comes up in my conversations with parents ‘I feel I’ve lost the connection with my partner’. We delve into what we can do in this situation including:🎙 How reconnecting with ourselves can improve our relationship🎙 Why knowing what we want, is the key to re-connection🎙 How Tony Robbins' 6 core needs are critical when it comes to our satisfaction🎙 How we can best communicate to our partners, without coming off as argumentativeAnd so much more…For more on our episode non-profit partner visit:Website: www.thenappycollective.comInstagram: @thenappycollective For more on Lisa Sarayeldin visit Instagram @lisa.sarayeldinFind 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.

11-11
29:51

👄 REAL TALK - Meal planning, fussy eaters, adult ADHD with Toneya Tangas

Brought to you by Motto Fashions.We have a guest on Real Talk today, the always organised and forever fabulous @toneyatangas. We are chatting about all things getting organised at home, including:🎙 Meal prepping; why it’s so critical and how we do it🎙 Do we shop at multiple supermarkets weekly, is it worth it?🎙 Adult ADHD and the signs to look out for🎙 How we keep within our weekly food budgetsAnd so much more…For more on our episode sponsor Motto Fashions visit:Instagram @mottofashionshttps://www.motto.com.au/Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodFor more on Toneya Tangas visit Instagram @toneyatangasParenthood 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.

11-06
29:19

🫖 The Tea w Amelia Lamont; The Midwife Mumma - Let’s talk post-partum

This is episode 3 in our mini-series with Amelia The Midwife Mumma. We are talking all things post-partum including:🎙 Post-natal anxiety what it looks like and tips on how to overcome it🎙 Amelia’s experience with cow’s milk protein intolerance🎙 The critical things that we experience in the first 6 weeks🎙 Why we should always ask for helpSee episodes 127 & 128 for - When we hit breaking point (with Amelia and Ambrose) parts 1 + 2Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodFind Amelia on Instagram @themidwifemummaFor more on The Midwife Mumma products visit https://themidwifemumma.com.au/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.

11-05
23:47

Fan favourite episode: Steph Claire Smith & Josh Miller

THROWBACK EP - This week we are throwing back to our most listened to couple’s episode to date. With Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and her hubby Josh (@itsjoshmiller). In this episode we talk about all things life after children, including:🎙 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..Thank you to our episode sponsor @ergopouchFind 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.

11-04
49:07

What a complex childhood taught me with Laura Bentley

This week I’m chatting with Laura Bentley about their childhood and how it formed her as an adult and parent, we delve into:🎙 The impacts of having an alcoholic parent🎙 Breaking the cycles of our childhood 🎙 How we can better handle criticism from others🎙 Why it’s important to laugh at our experiencesAnd so much more…For more on our episode sponsor the Splash Blanket visit:Instagram @splashblanketwww.splashblanket.comFor more on Laura Bentley visit Instagram @ _laurabentley_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.

10-30
36:24

🫖 The Tea w Amelia Lamont; The Midwife Mumma - Let’s talk about sex after kids

This is episode 2 in our mini-series with Amelia. We are talking all things sex including:🎙 What Amelia’s sex life is like behind closed doors🎙 Sex guilt after giving birth🎙 Affection in our relationships that can get lost after having children🎙 Juicy confessions from Amelia’s Q&A sex confession boxAnd so much more…See episodes 127 & 128 for - When we hit breaking point (with Amelia and Ambrose) parts 1 + 2Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodFind Amelia on Instagram @themidwifemummaFor more on The Midwife Mumma products visit https://themidwifemumma.com.au/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.

10-29
19:21

Navigating demanding careers, differing communication styles, IVF & more with Fiona Falkiner & Hayley Willis

Brought to you by Motto Fahions.This week I’m chatting with Fiona Falkiner & Hayley Willis, about their relationship and parenting journey. We delve into:🎙 Their experience with rounds of IVF  🎙 Whether they ever feel judged for being lesbian mothers🎙 Adult ADHD, anxiety and mental health🎙 Their experience with couples counsellingAnd so much more…To listen to the full episode, click the link in our bio.For more on our episode sponsor Motto Fashions visit:Instagram @mottofashionshttps://www.motto.com.au/For more on our guests visit:Fiona Falkiner visit Instagram @fionafalkinerHayley Willis visit Instagram @hayley__willisFind 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.

10-28
53:05

👄 REAL TALK - A blow-up at the dry-cleaners and do you find it hard to switch off?

Do you ever feel like it’s hard to stay present whilst drowning in all of your to dos? We can relate, this week Liv and I chat about:🎙 Leonie’s blow up at the dry cleaners🎙 Do you struggle switching off from work mode at the end of the day?🎙 Are news and current events impacting you too?🎙 Road rage 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.

10-23
29:29

🫖 The Tea w Amelia Lamont; The Midwife Mumma - Everything you need to know about toddler sleep

This is our first episode in our mini-series with Amelia (@themidwifemumma). We are talking toddler sleep tips including:🎙 How we get toddlers to sleep and to stay asleep🎙 Sleep associations good or bad?🎙 Dummy’s are they really the devil?🎙 Amelia’s Father’s Day meltdownAnd so much more…See episodes 127 & 128 for - When we hit breaking point (with Amelia and Ambrose) parts 1 + 2Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodFind Amelia on Instagram @themidwifemummaFor more on The Midwife Mumma products visit https://themidwifemumma.com.au/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.

10-22
18:27

Solo Ep – Q&A: how do we fit it all in, setting boundaries, fitness & wellbeing, perimenopause and more

This week I’m answering your questions from a questions box I put up on Insta. I tackle:🎙 How I try to fit it all in and get organised on the daily🎙 How I set boundaries or try to; because I’m done with being swept of my feet!🎙 How I try to fit in exercise and prioritise me🎙 Lower back issues, perimenopauseAnd so much more…Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodFind Amelia Lamont on Instagram @themidwifemummaGript Hawthorn was referenced in this email https://www.gript.com.au/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.

10-21
22:41

What nearly broke me made me stronger with Tara Pavlovic-Shepherdson

This week I’m chatting with Tara Pavlovic about her transformative year when it comes to health and life, we delve into:🎙 How PCOS led to Tara’s rock bottom moment but also greatest health lesson🎙 Why Tara shares her before and after photos on social media 🎙 Tara’s relationship with Nick including their toughest moments🎙 How Tara’s relationships changed after coming off The Bachelor AustraliaAnd so much more…To listen to the full episode, click the link in our bio.The episode is brought to you by iL TuttoFor more on iL Tutto visit:Instagram: @ iltuttoWebsite: https://www.iltutto.com.au/DISCOUNT CODE: Enjoy 20% on all full priced items use the discount code parenthood20. Valid until 18 Nov 2024.For more on Tara Pavlovic visit Instagram @tarapavlovicFind 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.

10-16
46:57

The Juggle between work and life with Genevieve Day and Pat

This week I’m chatting with Gen Day (genevieve_day) and Pat about running a business whilst having a 1 year old and I’m getting all of the intel on Gen’s book; The Juggle. We delve into:🎙 What it’s like to work with your partner and trying to leave work at the door🎙 The challenges of the internal pressure we can feel and the great identify crisis🎙 Lessons on how we (try) to juggle it all🎙 Gen’s must read book The Juggle, stories from many well-known Aussie mums and businesswomen on how they mix life and businessAnd so much more…Shout-out to our podcast non-profit partner: Insta @thenappycollectiveFor more on our podcast non-profit partner The Nappy Collective visit:Instagram @ thenappycollectivehttps://www.thenappycollective.com/For more on Gen Day visit Instagram @genevieve_dayFind 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.

10-14
34:45

BONUS: Our cost of living crisis + Proposed City of Melb Family Policy with Jamal Hakim & Michael Ray

Bringing you this bonus episode which is a little different for Parenthood Pod but what I felt was an important conversation. I read about the proposed Family Policy by Lord Mayor candidate Jamal Hakim and wanted to get Jamal and Michael Ray family advocate who also contributed to the policy, on the show to better understand how government can support us with the crazy cost of living. In this chat we discuss:🎙 Having childcare facilities in our workplaces. Can this really work for business?🎙 Local Family Card; to discount council run services. Will this really move the needle?🎙 An overhaul of public spaces to cater for family needs. How critical is this?🎙 Gender inequity that exists in our society. How is it having an impact on parents?🎙 The gender pay gap. It’s implications on who can care for our children.And so much more…For more on Jamal Hakim visit teamhakim.auVisit change.org for Jamal’s petition to change to ‘Parental Health Care Centre’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.

10-13
48:30

👄 REAL TALK - What to ask at daycare, kinder or school orientation

Real Talk is back and Liv & I are giving you all the intel on our break and also what we wish we’d raised at orientation days:🎙 Your top questions to ask during any orientation day🎙 Insta v real life; holiday break intel🎙 Waitlists and soon to sign kids up to daycare, kinder, school🎙 A hot tub incident and car breakdownAnd so much more…For more on our non-profit partner The Nappy Collective, visit:Instagram: @thenappycollectiveWebsite: https://www.thenappycollective.com/Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodFor more episodes on school selection see:Episode 118 Our kids start prep next yearhttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/real-talk-our-kids-start-prep-next-year/id1534951122?i=1000638217777Parenthood 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.

10-09
24:55

Relationship lessons & triumphs, transitioning from 2 to 3 children, post-natal depression & more with Jayde Couldwell + Harry

Brought to you by our episode sponsor iL Tutto.This week I’m chatting with Jayde Couldwell co-host of widely known Beyond the Bump, Beyond the Balls and Behind the Bump and her husband Harry about all things parenting and their relationship to date. We go super deep and discuss🎙 Jayde and Harry’s relationship behind the scenes and their toughest time as a couple🎙 Triumphs and lessons when it came to deciding on whether to have a third child🎙 How individual therapy has supported not only each of them as parents, but also their relationship🎙 How Jayde, became the podcast queen and now supports so many parents And so much more…For more on iL Tutto visit:Instagram: @ iltuttoWebsite: https://www.iltutto.com.au/To enjoy 20% on all full priced items use the discount code parenthood20. Valid until 18 Nov 2024.For more on Jayde Couldwell visit Instagram @londonxbostonFind 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.

10-07
53:04

Solo Ep - Season 9 intel + life updates and are you feeling cooked too?

We're back tomorrow... In this solo ep we discuss:🎙 Our new format, where we're dropping 2 episodes a week! 🎙 Are you feeling overwhelmed by like everything?🎙 How to set boundaries around the news and world events🎙 Parenthood Pod is an Australian Podcast Awards finalist!and so much more...Follow 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.

10-06
09:58

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