Parenthood

In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re sharing our hot tips and stresses about choosing an education setting – school and daycare.   We delve into everything we asked during daycare enrolments. How we researched and choose our current primary schools. What is in the works for high school and why Melbourne is so school obsessed. Thank you – Care for kids & GroTime   For more on Care f...

Today I'm giving you my key tips to turning your passion into a business. From identifying your customers, over-exceeding on value, building long term partnerships and more. These stepping stone as the foundation for my podcast business and I'm here to share. Tune in to find out more. Note: I'm heading overseas so will be back with solo episodes from 6 August! Find Parenthood at: Follow Parenthood...

What happens when the milestone life moments, also become your hardest?  This week, I sit down with Ash Wicks to unpack the raw reality of the early parenting years — sleep deprivation, mental health, feeling lost and the dark places parenthood can sometimes take us to. We also chat building a business from ordinary family moments, finding joy in the simple things again and what it really tak...

This week I’m joined by Melina Sarris; channel 7 award winning news report and her husband Jono Laquinto to chat all things life behind closed doors. We chat juggling careers whilst parenting 2 young children, staying connected with work while on maternity leave, bounce back pressure, how the couple handle the household responsibilities, career priorities and can we have it all? A big thank you to...

If travelling with kids has ever made you question your sanity… this episode is for you 😮‍💨✈️ This Real Talk episode is basically a survival guide for school holiday travel — packing hacks, flight essentials, jet lag, accommodation non-negotiables and the things we NEVER travel without 👀 Also… how many snacks does it actually take to get through a flight with children? Asking for all of us. Tha...

This week I’m joined by Dr Joseph Sgroi, a leading Melbourne obstetrician, gynaecologist, fertility & IVF specialist. We’re answering all of your questions when it comes to pre-birth, pregnancy and beyond. We delve into when is the right time to seek external support to help fall pregnant, birth plans, induction, why caesarean rates are climbing in Australia, labour myths and everything in bet...

This week I’m joined by Yummy Mummies star Rachel Watts and her husband real estate guru Jayson to chat all things life behind closed doors. We chat all things parenting styles, teaching our children resilience, juggling demanding careers, real estate tips, travel as a way to reconnect and everything in between. Thank you – iL Tutto Receive 20% off on full priced items at iL Tutto until 16 June 20...

Today I'm reflecting on love languages and why mine is acts of service. I only just realised this after a busy work period whereby my husband Jules had to step up and boy wasn't that attractive? I delve into our role reversal, navigating stressful times and the most popular love languages for men and women. Tune in to find out more. Find Parenthood at: Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod...

In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re discussing arguments with our partners – or specifically repeat ones.   Do you ever feel like you’re having a repeat argument? It could be around Feeling unseen/ underappreciated, unequal mental load, different role expectations, lack of communication due to built up resentment? Well if this feels familiar you are not alone.   We are spilling the te...

Does your relationship sometimes feel like you're living with a room mate?   Does it ever feel operational. Focused around all the to-dos?   Do you find you point score, snap, feel unseen, underappreciated at times?   If you do, this is so normal. After kids it can be hard to find time to reconnect.   Sometimes micro moments of connection; watching a show together, cooking toge...

This week I sit down with the always hilarious Kath Carlin. We chat all things Kath’s iconic throwback reels, falling pregnant easily for baby number 1 but experiencing multiple miscarriages when trying to conceive baby number 2. What women tell Kath when they sit in her makeup chair, chasing down Von Dutch hats, parenthood now and so much more.   Thank you – iL Tutto Receive 20% off on full...

Today I'm reflecting on my 39 years of life. How have I changed as a person? How I'm setting boundaries, protecting my energy, re-evaluating friendships, respecting myself and backing myself more than ever. Tune in to find out more. Find Parenthood at: Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod   Share We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!   Parenthood Podcast ac...

In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re discussing friendships after having kids.   How has our tolerance, energy, motivation for friendships changed? With less time now, can we prioritise as many people in our lives? Are we friends with someone just because we’ve got history with them, or do they really fill up our bucket? Do we make enough time for friends and are we friends for a season, re...

This week I sit down with Ella Ding to talk all things life post-partum.   We delve into what it was like coming off the show Married at first sight and how Ella’s handling the public opinion now. Navigating social media and how much to share of Pia. Work ethic and where it stems from. Reflecting on our childhoods, feeding, birth and so much more. Thank you Haakaa To win the newly launched Ha...

It’s out 300th episode! So proud to be celebrating this with children’s music icon Emma Watkins (also known as Emma Memma) and husband and music guru Oliver Brian. In this episode we chat about life in the wiggles, what kick started their relationship and  what they’ve learnt from performing to kids. We delve into what it was like leaving the Wiggles and going out on her own, their radically...

Today I'm reflecting on 300 episodes. How we got here and what I recommend when building a community. I delve into the need for passion, consistency, goal setting, backing yourself and a little bit of manifestation to create a sustainable business. Tune in to find out more. Find Parenthood at: Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod   Share We’d love it if you could share this episode w...

To celebrate nearing 300 episodes I am chatting with the man, the myth, the legend.. my husband Jules. Yes folks, this is the very first time he’s joined me in studio and we are spilling the tea on life behind our closed door. From what we argue about, what works well in our relationship, my weird and wonderful quirks, who really has a higher mental load and everything in between. A big thank you...

This is an episode about my breast feeding journey. It involved balloon like breasts, ice packs, physical pain, my baby not latching, electric pumps, tears and a many nurse. Until things turned around thanks to a manual pump from Haakaa. Find our episode sponsor Haakaa at haakaa.co.nz Find Parenthood at: Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod   Share We’d love it if you could share thi...

Ever felt like you’re not living authentically? It was that niggling feeling that led to Krystal drastically changing her life. From married with 3 children, to partnering with a female this is Krystal’s story. Krystal shares about her life behind the gram. Her greatest challenges, lessons, triumphs and considerations. A big thank you to our episode sponsor iL Tutto.   iL Tutto Instagram: @il...

This week I sit down with Olivia Molly Rogers to chat all things parenthood-incoming.   We discuss Liv’s journey with being single in her 30s, her experience with infertility, IVF, contemplating having a baby on her own, the day she found out she was pregnant, hopes for parenthood and so much more. A big thank you to our episode sponsors Haakaa.   Haakaa Instagram: @haakaanz Website: haa...

In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re chatting all Melbourne crime and staying safe.   It feels like most people in Melbourne have a story around someone being broken into. Liv and I share some of our stories from our network and what you’re all saying about feeling safe.   We delve into how we’re communicating safety with our children and what more we’re doing to feel secure.   If...

In today's solo episode I chat all about the extra curricular activity frenzy many of us can fall into. If you’re feeling like the juggle is real, unenjoyable and you’re struggling to keep up with the kid’s activities, here are some things to consider. Is my child still enjoying the activity? Does it light them up or drain them? Are we constantly rushing or do we feel reasonably calm? Is my kid ge...

This week I sit down with Steph & Gian, winner of The Block season 9 to chat all things life after the block and their journey in becoming parents.   We delve into The Block post show blues, losing our sense of purpose and identity, mental health issues when everything is seemingly ok on the outside. We discuss their journey to falling pregnant, endometriosis, genetic testing and a trauma...

In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re chatting all things date night. Is it a thing, does it help reconnect you and what are you all saying about date night; based on a recent poll we released on Instagram. We’re talking, date night pressure, martini anxiety, home made pizza nights and is date night really all about the white table cloth. If you’re keen to hear all about how others are date night...

This week I'm bringing you my real-time thoughts on my realities when it relatees to the global climate. I want to acknowledge anyone directly impacted by the war and my thoughts go out to you. On the home front, I'm bringing you some intel on my anxiety peaking, navigating rising prices, the impact on the construction industry, Qatar airlines cancelling flights, the mental load of school holidays...