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Hosted by Kidspot writer and mum-of-two Melissa Wilson, and businesswoman and mum-of-one Jules Robinson, The Juggling Act covers the latest opinions, challenges, expert advice, celebrity interviews, real-life stories plus much more for busy parents. This supportive, informative and totally relatable podcast aims to offer insight and advice for mums and dads to help them navigate their professional and parenting lives, plus the mess in between.
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Introducing: Mum Club

Introducing: Mum Club

2024-03-0503:27

The first rule of Mum Club is: everyone is welcome. Messy mum bun encouraged and leave your judgement at the door... Join Emily Blatchford and Leah Goulis twice a week for advice, laughs, and moments that will make you say HARD RELATE. Follow Mum Club in your podcast app so you don't miss a thing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Goodbye for now

Goodbye for now

2024-03-0339:35

In the spirit of putting something down to pick something up, Mel and Jules have made the tough decision to say goodbye to The Juggling Act - at least for the time being.  They also spoke with the brilliant Sarah Susak about her health battle, how it's changed her parenting and the role that Vedic meditation has played in her life. You can find out more about Sarah via her Instagram or her website.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au Pre-order Mel's book, Parenting In Progress, here.  Pre-order Jules' book, Ask Jules, here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about the shocking question a journalist asked Andie MacDowell about aging, ‘quiet power’ and the reason why our kids struggle with boredom. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au Pre-order Mel's book, Parenting In Progress, here.  Pre-order Jules' book, Ask Jules, here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia’s first Bachelor couple Anna Heinrich and Tim Robards are about to have their second baby any day now. So how are they finding the impending jump from one to two?  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au Pre-order Mel's book, Parenting In Progress, here.  Pre-order Jules' book, Ask Jules, here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mel and Jules are chatting to a mum about the moment she realised what she needed to do to completely turn her life around. And Jules talks about her big news - she's having a baby! Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au Pre-order Mel's book, Parenting In Progress, here.  Pre-order Jules' book, Ask Jules, here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules chat about Adele's work-life balance, the new Wicked trailer and how to crush me time. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au Pre-order Mel's book, Parenting In Progress, here.  Pre-order Jules' book, Ask Jules, here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about the insane way Taylor Swift is dominating the news cycle at the moment. They also chat to the lovely Sheila and Tyson of Big Miracles, who are celebrating some very exciting news... Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Parenting expert and mum-of-four Gen Muir is helping parents deal with all the weird, frustrating, sad, rage-inducing and just plain “ugh!” moments of looking after young kids.  She joins Mel and Jules in the studio to talk about the biggest challenges for modern parents, and how we can reframe the way we look at connection with our kids. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules break down a new parenting rule that is doing the rounds on TikTok, how couples can check in with one another amid all the chaos, and the craziest things they've done in the name of love.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about all things Super Bowl, grandparent boot camp and the restorative power of having time out from your family. And, of course, they're bringing you all the tea from Pink! Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When Sarah Rusbatch wrote an article sharing her journey with alcohol, she didn’t expect to be inundated with messages from mum who said she could have been writing about them. The mum of two had developed what she describes as 'a dysfunctional relationship with alcohol', and decided to cut alcohol from her life in early 2019 and has never looked back.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about whether there should be laws around paparazzi snapping photos of children and the new research that might change the lives of people suffering chronic UTIs,  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are joined by the lovely Cam; they're talking about the Grammys, the scary new nicotine product that's just as bad as vapes, and how a parent-teacher conference can send you into a spiral.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Talitha Cummins had a succesful TV career spanning twenty years. But last year, she made a huge career pivot and took on something totally different. She joins Mel and Jules in the studio to talk about how she went from television to diamonds, the challenges of starting a business with young children and why she wouldn't change it for the world. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about the reason one mum gets to upset thinking about her daughter’s first birthday and the first Aussie woman to visit every country. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are diving into the Oscars buzz, unpacking the media circus surround Kate Middleton's 'planned surgery' and talking about the bizarre reason an American Airlines flight was forced to turn around.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If there’s one person who knows how to clean, it’s crime scene cleaner and mum of five, Kellie Polaschek. From unattended deaths to hoarder home, Kellie is the matriarch her family’s crime scene cleaning business - and now she’s sharing the most common areas where cleaning crimes are committed in our homes.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are dissecting some of the incredible advice given by women on the red carpet this week; Viola Davis, Kate Winslet and Meryl Streep are three very wise women! They also unpack the poisoned cheesecake in New York City that could be the plot of a Netflix drama. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules have lots to catch you up on: missed flights, allergies, karate... It's all happening! They also dive into the dangers of spoilt children and the magic of sharing your location. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mum Carolyn Tate thought she was too healthy and too busy to worry about some niggling health concerns, but ignoring them could have cost her her life… On this episode of The Juggling Act, she joins Mel and Jules to talk about why mums need to put themselves first, particularly when it comes to getting regular health checks. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Alyssa Horgan

had to turn this off. in what universe are men carrying an equal load

Sep 1st
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