Why Do You Parent Like That?
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Why Do You Parent Like That is a parenting podcast with one set of questions and one million ways to parent. Join host (and ya new bestie!) Abbey Harrison as she interviews a new parent each week and asks them the same five questions. The goal is to hear how wildly different answers to the same questions are depending on who is answering them. As a parent it's easy to feel like everyone is parenting the same way except for you, we're here to show you that that's not true! This pod is all about celebrating and learning from alllll kinds of parenting. We are stoked to have you here!
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In this Parenting is Political episode, Sophie sits down to kōrero with Dr George Parker (they/them) for a conversation about why representation and inclusion matter in healthcare and social services - for all whānau but especially for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. George talks us through their journey from midwifery, to advocacy mahi with Women's Health Action, and then into academic research as they discovered gaps in the available data. We discuss the difference that safe, inclusive, whānau-centred care can make on people's wellbeing. George shares their knowledge and experience so generously and, in our opinion, this should be essential listening for anyone working in the perinatal health and support space. George also mentions the publishing house Flamingo Rampant, who published their children's book "Bell's Knock Knock Birthday". If you are a parent of a child aged 18 and under, and identify as LGBTQIA+, please consider filling our the Inclusion Through Difference survey here. Where to find Sophie/her work: Instagram Website TikTok Follow me on socials, buy my merch, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy merch Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com LLOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYOOOUUU (say it back)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
And so the tradition of having wonderful conversations with wonderful people continues! Di McHardy (who you probably already follow @_mamas_meals) is just the kindest, coolest, most easy-going lady. I will never get sick of speaking to parents who have seen the need for a new resource and created it themselves. Di has done that this year by self-publishing her cookbook 'Family Cooking'. You can see Di's work at her website, here! Family Cooking would be such a great Christmas present if you're looking for one for someone in your life. I say it in the episode, but I am cooking adverse, and I have loved looking through this book and have done a shop to try out some recipes (watch this space - I'll keep you updated). This episode was actually just lovely to record. I felt like I was talking to someone I have known for years and years! I am so lucky that this is (kind of) my job. Thank you for your ongoing support. PLEASE VOTE FOR US FOR LISTENER'S CHOICE AWARD AT THE NZ PODCAST AWARDS 2025!!! Click here! Join the Why Do You Chat Like That FB group here! (Don't forget to answer the membership questions or your request will be declined!!) As per usual, I ask that you share this episode around. Or share the reels/clips on your socials! The algorithm pushes out content that is being engaged with, otherwise we float away into the ether. Follow me on socials, buy my merch, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy merch Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com LLOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYOOOUUU (say it back)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nope, I cannot believe it. This simply cannot be real life. The Marama Davidson sat down on this lil old pod to speak with me about her parenting journey. As much as I want to shower Marama with praise and adoration, Marama is the first person to point out that she is as human as the rest of us. So I will suppress my natural instinct to rattle off compliments and instead opt to thank her so much for the vulnerability, generosity, and humanness that she imbued into our conversation. We know her as the badass co-leader of the Greens, but she is also a mum and a Grandmother and those are two roles that she cares so much about. I loved hearing her humanness. PLEASE VOTE FOR US FOR LISTENER'S CHOICE AWARD AT THE NZ PODCAST AWARDS 2025!!! Click here! Join the Why Do You Chat Like That FB group here! (Don't forget to answer the membership questions or your request will be declined!!) As per usual, I ask that you share this episode around. Or share the reels/clips on your socials! The algorithm pushes out content that is being engaged with, otherwise we float away into the ether. Follow me on socials, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com LLOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYOOOUUU (say it back)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
PLEASE VOTE FOR US FOR LISTENER'S CHOICE AWARD AT THE NZ PODCAST AWARDS 2025!!! Click here! No intro from me today because there was no housekeeping! I'm still alive and well, don't panic! The podcast gods have blessed us because Sinead Corcoran is back for part 2 of her episode! This time she is answering episodes 2-5. If you haven't listened to part 1, head back and listen to it. Her story isn't all sunshine and rainbows and laughs, but this episode is definitely the laughs part of her story. She had me giggling (and I'd had two pals by this point in our conversation, so I was a bit giggly!!) Sinead is, simply put, crack up. I love how fine she is to say the inside thoughts out loud, especially when it's something we have all thought at one point. I think everyone needs a Sinead in their lives. To remind us how not serious life is, and how silly parenthood is, even when it is all a lot and deeply serious. If you would like more of Sinead, please go and grab her book It Nearly Killed Me but I Love You . Keep an eye on my instagram because there may be a cheeky giveaway coming soon.... As per usual, I ask that you share this episode around. Or share the reels/clips on your socials! The algorithm pushes out content that is being engaged with, otherwise we float away into the ether. Follow me on socials, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com LLOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYOOOUUU (say it back)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chef Sophie is in the kitchen and she is COOKING! Welcome to the brand new podcast segment called 'Parenting is Political'! My fantastic pal Sophie Moskowitz (of Imperfect Parents fame) has been thinking about starting a podcast for a while, but has been wrestling with how much of a time commitment it is. So we decided why not give those conversations a home on the WDYPLT feed?! Sophie has started her tenure here with a banger of an episode. She and writer/activist/journalist/mum/crack up internet personality Emily Writes chat about Emily's experiences in activism, the books she has written, building and finding community, and being a mother to children with (very different) health journeys. Please share this episode far and wide, review, comment, like, rate, alllll the damn things. It can be scary trying new things, and Sophie is trying a new thing. Where to find Emily/her work: Writing/Weekly Newsletter Instagram Where to find Sophie/her work: Instagram Website TikTok Follow the pod on socials, or koha our work: Instagram TikTok Substack Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com LLOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYOOOUUU (say it back)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Did I or did I not tell you that season 2 was going to be bigger and better than ever?! I have followed and loved this lady for a good, long while, and you'll soon see that I really took the opportunity to yap. Sinead has recently released a book called It Nearly Killed Me but I Love You which I insist you read. It is so fantastic, and there were so many moments that I felt so completely seen. Sinead is strong, authentic, funny, realistic, vulnerable, approachable, down-to-earth, witty, self-aware, and so much more. I basically never wanna stop talking to her ever?? Vivie is so, so lucky to have her as a mum. And her work will be such a taonga to so many parents in the throes of those parenting trenches we find ourselves in. The fact that new parents will be able to reach for this book and feel immediately less alone makes me feel very warm and fuzzy!!!!! If you listen to this episode and feel inspired to make some change or help the perinatal mental health space, this is a petition calling for the betterment of perinatal mental health services in Aotearoa. Huge thank you to Kristy Maguire for creating it and her mahi! You can follow her here on instagram. Please, please do share this episode with friends or on your socials. I would love for this episode to get into the ears of those who need to hear it. Follow me on socials, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com LLOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYOOOUUU (say it back)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This season I wanted to introduce some new segments and styles of content, because this pod is a space for so much more than the main episodes (but they aren't going anywhere, don't worry, they are my lifelong love). So here is a new segment. Answering Burning Questions is a safe space where we can all come together with good faith and compassion, and ask and answer questions that we usually feel are too awkward or difficult to ask! When I floated this idea to my friend Kate Zame (@katezameslt) she could not have been more on board with the idea. It takes vulnerability and generosity to put yourself in this space, and she did it willingly. She knew how valuable this resource would be. Kate and Kelly are just the most beautiful humans and I am unbelievably grateful to them for trusting me with their taonga of a story. So, here are some listener submitted questions that Kate took the time to answer with honesty, clarity, and enthusiasm. If you're wanting to submit questions for our next guest of this segment, keep an eye on my social media to know how/where to do that! Resources mentioned today: EAP services to access counselling through your employer Proud Conception - NZ podcast about queer families and their ways of creating a family Children's books: Love Makes a Family by Sophie Beer, Making A Baby: An Inclusive Guide to How Every Family Begins by Rachel Greener, The Pirate Mums by Jodie Lancet-Grant, The Bravest Knight Who Ever Lived by Daniel Errico. Please, please do share this episode with friends or on your socials. I would love for this episode to get into the ears of those who need to hear it. If there is someone else you would like on the next episode of Answering Burning Questions, flick me a message on my socials! Follow me on socials, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com LLOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYOOOUUU (say it back)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode feels like a really special one. It's one that I have been fostering for a long time, mainly because I wanted to make sure that Kate and her wife Kelly felt confident in my motivations and ensuring that they knew I was only approaching this with the most care and reverence. Kate Zame is a badass SLT, and that's how you might have come across her work (and, valid, cos her work is phenom). But, another reason why Kate is so cool is because she has a really unique experience of her journey to parenthood. I don't want to give too much away in the show notes, but this is an episode that everyone needs to listen to. This isn't just for the queer community, this isn't just for allies, it's for everyone. I also just want to brag for a second here, cos Kate is also my friend, and she's exactly the kind of incredible friend you'd expect. I am so excited to share her with the world, and for all of you to fall in love with her too. Content forecast: There is mention of difficult births towards the end of question one. There were a bunch of resources mentioned in this episode, so here they are! (Not linked, sorry, but written down!): EAP services to access counselling through your employer HER (the app for queer women) Love Makes a Family, a new website for those seeking donor materials or surrogates Pride Angels, same as above with focus on finding LGBTQIA+ families those arrangements Proud Conception - NZ podcast about queer families and their ways of creating a family Hapu Helpers, in home conception kits Follow me on socials, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com ALSO DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE, SO MANY OF YOU AREN'T SUBSCRIBING BUT ARE LISTENING EVERY WEEK!! LLOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYOOOUUU (say it back)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AS IF WE DIDN'T LOVE HER ENOUGH ALREADY! Everyone's fave doctor, Morgan Edwards is back to answer some listener submitted questions! As with everything Morgan does, she answered them with grace, kindness, generosity, and wisdom. Content forecast: there is mention of sexual assault in the final question, so please look after yourself. Healthy Homes Initiative information is here! Follow me on socials, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com LOOOOVVVVEEE YOOOUUUUU! (say it back)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ohhhhh it feels good to be back. I'm so thrilled to be back with you all, and with Dr Morgan Edwards as my first guest, no less! I feel so honoured to have had Morgan on the pod with me. She is just an incredible wahine. I so admire her ability to stand on her ten toes about the things she believes in, even when she's copping flack for it. I really loved being able to hear more on her parenting journey, because usually what we see is the incredible health communication skills! If you love this episode, please share it with some friends! We have some huge plans for season 2 (we because there's three of us now!!) and I want to bring lots of friends on board to listen along! There were so many announcements at the start of the pod, but the only important one is that I'm going to be at the march across the bridge for Palestine THIS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13!! If you don't have a group to go with, please send me a message! You can join my group of cool mums marching for Palestine! Please don't feel nervous, we'll be there! Follow me on socials, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com I can't wait to show you everything I have in store for this season. We're just getting started, whānau! LOOOOVVVVEEE YOOOUUUUU! (say it back)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hey, heeeeey! It's the season one finale!! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR BEING HERE FOR THIS LONG I LOVE YA SO DAMN MUCH! This episode is with my brother-in-law Hayden Donnell. He is the father of my sweet, sweet nephew and niece (whose voices you have all become very familiar with in my pod jingle) and our spouses are siblings. You will very quickly learn that Hayden and I have a bit of an unhinged dynamic, but that's why I knew it needed to be on the pod! And what a better way to wrap up season one than to bring you a bit of unhinge and chaos. Is it a bit less serious than my normal episodes? Yeah. Is it still fantastic? Absolutely. Hayden isn't a public figure, but his work is fantastic. You'll find lots of his writing on the Spinoff, and you can find his TV series Get it to Te Papa on the Spinoff too! If you like his vibe, definitely check out his work cos you'll love that too. A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED TO MY GAZA FUNDRAISER! I thank you all personally in the intro today, and I will never stop being grateful. I can't wait to figure out the full total for donations and update everyone. As per usual, please do all the things, like/comment/rate/review/subscribe/share etc. especially with me going on my break it would be really helpful to keep momentum going for people to find the pod. Also, if you're gonna miss me while I'm gone, I'm not gonna be gone off the internet! Just not posting episodes for a few weeks. SO FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com OKAY GUYS MUMMY'S GOING AWAY FOR A LITTLE BIT BUT SHE ALWAYS COMES BACK RIGHT? OKAY, BE GOOD FOR THE BABYSITTER. LLLOOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYYYOOOOOUUUU!!!!! (say it back)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kia ora ano! Welcome back to another episode of WDYPLT, our penultimate episode of Season 1! (But don't worry, we've already got heaps of good stuff cooking for season 2!!) This week on the pod I was joined by the one-of-a-kind, OG influencer, good vibes, keeping it real, not afraid to speak up Rebecca J Keil!! Rebecca (@rebeccajkeil) is such a cooool lady. She keeps it so real, and is so self-aware, but isn't a dick! She's fun, and makes you feel like her best friend. She also has a brain. She is smart, y'all. The way she talks about her privilege, her choices, her values, her decisions, she is so considered and thoughtful. As I say in the intro, I chose to keep her sixth question in the main episode this week because I just think it's an answer that every single person needs to hear, particularly every New Zealander. If you hear Rebecca's sixth question and realise you'd like to hear other people's secret sixth questions, you can subscribe to my substack at any time! If you subscribe before the end of July 100% of your money will go to Gaza relief! You'll even get to find out EARLY which family member is going to be interviewed in the SEASON 1 FINALE EPISODE! Speaking of Gaza relief, stream, stream, stream so we can get the maximum amount of money donated to mutual aid funds! Follow WDYPLT on social media!: Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com OOOKAAAAYYYY THAT'S ALL LOOOOVVVEEE YYYOOOUUUUU (say it back)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who's that giiiiiiiirl, it's Cass! Cassidy Skelton (@cassidyskelton), the lady, the myth, the legend joins me this week for an extra fun, extra chaos chat. I mush so much about Cass in the intro and my pre-pod ramble so there isn't too much more I need to say here, but I was really thrilled to get the opportunity to sit down with my old pal and have a meaningful conversation about our parenting journey. Our younger selves would be so damn proud of us. The world is better for having Cassidy Skelton. Seeing her wee family thrive just makes me heart swell. In the introduction I speak about how 100% of my earnings from the podcast from the month of July will be going to Gaza Aid. If you want to contribute to that, listen to the pod! That's all for this week!! LOOOOVVVEE YOOOOOU (say it back) Follow WDYPLT on social media!: Instagram TikTok If you wanna hear the secret sixth question I have asked Cass this week, you can subscribe to the substack: Substack If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Blow me down, we've got a couple! It has been on my wishlist for a wee while now to have a couple speaking on their parenting experience together, and we got that this week with Britt and MJ Meafou! You may know MJ as @dadbehaviour on instagram. He shares his life as a Dad on there, but also has created a stroller club for dads in Christchurch! An opportunity for Dads to get together with their kids and other Dads and catch up. MJ is passionate about creating community for Dads in the postpartum stage, the way Mums are so good at doing. MJ and Britt are two golden humans, it is just evident that they are kind to their core, passionate about their mahi, and deeply committed to giving Arthur and Mimi the very best childhood they can. MORE COUPLES LIKE THIS PLS! You can find all the details of MJ's work and info about upcoming events he is running for Dads on his instagram page @dadbehaviour Keeping it short today, because, as I say in the ep, I am deep in the midst of grieving my beloved Grandfather. Thank you for all the kindness and love that has been shown to me since telling the internet about his passing. LOVE YOU! (say it back) Follow WDYPLT on social media!: Instagram TikTok If you wanna hear the secret sixth question I have asked MJ this week, you can subscribe to the substack: Substack If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Abby Bridgeman (@theearlydaysnewzealand), y'all. She has quickly become one of my favourite people, and I am really grateful to this podcast for introducing me to her. She wears so many hats: nurse, mum, neurodivergent, parenting educator, total badass, and we get into most of them on the pod! I could yap on for a long time about how much I appreciate and value her education and her friendship, but I think it's pretty evident in the episode. I am so grateful to her for her vulnerability and trusting me to share her story on this platform. She really goes there and that is what makes this podcast good. I can only share as much as the guest shares. And Abby shared. If you're a parent looking for some evidence-based, practical, actually helpful, easy to understand, calm down your anxieties, parenting education, Abby is ya gal. I talk about it in the episode, but a heads up that in a month's time there will a month break from posting podcast episodes as the first season is 20 episodes. When I return for season 2, I will be posting episodes fortnightly. Just looking ahead to going back to full time work, I'm having to shift things to make it alllll a little bit workable. Hopefully eventually I will be able to go down to part time employment and part time with the podcast and return to weekly posting, but that's still a while away! I hope you all understand that I'm doing this to avoid burnout and make sure that I can keep posting on a consistent schedule. While you're here, why not do all the things?! Follow, like, subscribe, rate, review, share. Or maybe do just ONE of the things? The stats show me that lots of people who listen to the pod aren't actually subscribed, which, wild! So go ahead and save yourself having to search for the pod, and just click subscribe. Follow WDYPLT on social media!: Instagram TikTok AND, if you wanna hear the secret sixth question I have asked Abby this week, you can subscribe to the substack (there is a free subscription, or a paid subscription! LESS THAN A CUP OF COFFEE!!!!! And monthly meltdown is due to come out in the next week, so a great time to get in there!): Substack If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com OK LOOOOVVVEEEE YYYOOOOOUUUUU! (say it back) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Haaaaaayyyyyooooo! Welcome back for another week! I'm so glad you're here! You have found this podcast while I am in the depths of norovirus and coming to you live from my bed. Everything hurts, chills, shakes, fever, headache. It's a whole thing. Which is WHY you will hear a weird automated intro from me this week. It's my words, but I truly did not have the strength to get out of bed and get my microphone to record the introduction. So, THIS was my solution. I got a bit silly with it sorry, I'm blaming sickness delirium. The episode this week is with Ben Boyce, which, what the actual heck?! Ben is someone I have grown up watching on TV and now listen to on the Hits breakfast show, and the fact that he was willing to take the time out to talk to me about parenting is just testament to what a cool guy he is. Ben and his wife Amanda have two teenage daughters, Sienna and Indie, but you're probably already familiar because Ben, Sienna and Indie are going all sorts of viral across the internet with their comedy content! Ben and Sienna also have a podcast called "When I Grow Up" which you can listen to here! While you're here, why not do all the things?! Follow, like, subscribe, rate, review, share. Or maybe do just ONE of the things? The stats show me that lots of people who listen to the pod aren't actually subscribed, which, wild! So go ahead and save yourself having to search for the pod, and just click subscribe. Follow WDYPLT on social media!: Instagram TikTok AND, if you wanna hear the secret sixth question I have asked Ben this week, you can subscribe to the substack (there is a free subscription, or a paid subscription! And last week I just made everything free bc I felt like it, so it's always worth subscribing to see what this CRAZY GAL will do!): Substack If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com OK LOOOOVVVEEEE YYYOOOOOUUUUU! (say it back) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's episode 2 of our bonus EXPERT episodes! If you don't know what these are, listeners from the WDYPLT community have the opportunity to submit questions to parenting-adjacent experts for them to be answered. This week Shrenika has 5 questions that she answers from listeners in the WDYPLT community, and she answers them beautifully! If you want to find Shrenika this is her website and this is her instagram! If you're thinking about getting some first aid knowledge, Shrenika is your gal! As I say in the episode, I have done a session with her and found it so totally helpful. Our next expert episode is with Caylin from Pepi and Parent about all things baby/toddler/child sleep! If you have a question you'd like to ask her the submission form is here LOVEEEEE YOOOOOUUUU! (say it back)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week I had the joy of sitting down and speaking with Hannah Porter AKA the owner of Bear and Moo NZ! Bear and Moo obviously have a special place in my heart after they became the first ever sponsor of WDYPLT. It was absolutely lovely hearing about Hannah's journey to becoming a parent and her experience of parenthood, as well as running a business and how those two things intertwine. Hannah is kind, switched on, funny, and you can tell that she is just such a loving and proud mum. Hannah's other baby Bear and Moo are opening their first ever brick and mortar store in Kirikiriroa on June 25th from 4-6pm. I'll be there celebrating! Come and say hey! The store is at 1 Glennis Place, Frankton. If you enjoyed this episode, give it a 5 star rating! Or share it! Or review the pod! And make sure you're following us! Annnndddd.. Look in the mirror and tell yourself "YOU ARE A SEXY, SEXY BITCH". Follow WDYPLT on social media!: Instagram TikTok AND, if you wanna hear the secret sixth question I have asked Hannah this week, you can subscribe to the substack (there is a free subscription, or a paid subscription!) Substack If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com OK LOOOOVVVEEEE YYYOOOOOUUUUU! (say it back) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Holy friggin' moly can you believe that Aotearoa radio kuīni Sharyn Casey chatted with me for an hour about her parenting ~*jOuRnEy*~?! I certainly can't! Sharyn sat down with me and shared so much about her experiences raising her two boys Tyson and Reuben with her husband (also radio royalty) Bryce Casey. We talk fertility struggles, the 11 week early baby and NICU experience, raising boys to be loving and inclusive, instilling good values, not swearing til you're 18, dealing with parenting in the public eye, wiping poo off scrotums and so much more. Sharyn is a joy to talk to, and had me cackling throughout the episode (my cackling was actually really hard to edit out, so apologies for how much of it you hear) but also had me really resonating with so much of her story. I'm so thrilled we, as fans of Sharyn, got to hear this other side of her life that we don't hear about too often, and I'm so grateful for her vulnerability in sharing this aspect of her life that she has kept pretty private. If you enjoyed this ep, why not share it? Go on, you know you want to. Send it to a boy mum, they'll bloody love it. Also, while you're at it, rate, review, and subscribe to the pod on whatever platform you're listening on. For the voyeurs among you, the full visual ep is over on our YouTube As per, follow along with the chaos and fun on the socials (including a giveaway to enter at the moment that you don't want to miss!!): Instagram TikTok AND, if you wanna hear the secret sixth question I have asked Sharyn this week, you can subscribe to the substack (there is a free subscription, or a paid subscription!) Substack If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com OK LOOOOVVVEEEE YYYOOOOOUUUUU! (say it back) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I know I bang on about it a lot, but I will just never get over how lucky I am that people as cool and interesting as Rāniera want to talk to me. Rāniera Procter (Ngāi Tāmanuhiri, Ngāti Porou) joined me for an incredibly insightful conversation about his whānau and the values they live. In particular his mission to raise his children with te reo Māori as their first language, a taonga he was also raised with. Rāniera is a father who walks the walk, but he's very honest that it took him a while to get there. Becoming a dad at 22 was not in the plan, and Rāniera spoke to me about how that woke him up to becoming an adult, as well as ignited his passion for the revitalisation of Māori language and culture. Rāniera has three children with his ex-wife and he and his wife Kawai are expecting their first pēpi together literally any day now. This is their second pregnancy, after they lost their first baby, Hinepūororangi, who was born still at 33 weeks last year. If stillbirth is a difficult topic for you, please look after yourself. Rāniera is humble, funny, kind, passionate, gentle, reflective, and just a really great guy to chat to. I am so glad that people like him exist, and families like his exist. Particularly in regards to the incredible de-colonisation/reindigenisation work they are doing for their community. These stories are worth sharing, so please share this episode with someone you know. Also, give us five stars while you're up there, go on, the button is just there! If you like to watch your podcasts, full visual episodes are available on our YouTube If you wanna follow along with the general excitement of the pod, come follow our socials: Instagram TikTok Substack LOVE YOOOUUUU! (say it back)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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