Speech4parents The Podcast

Episode 11: The Stuff About Parenting Nobody Says Out Loud We all love our kids AND can we admit that we don’t love every single part of parenting? In this episode of Finding Myself While Raising Them, I’m saying some of the things parents think all the time but don’t always feel comfortable admitting. Like sometimes I don’t want to play. Sometimes bedtime really is my favorite part of the day. So...

You asked, I answered! For Episode 10, we’re doing something a little different! I’m answering the questions you’ve been sending in and giving you a little more insight into the woman behind the podcast. From maternal mental health research and life in Australia to motherhood, career dreams, and what it’s really like juggling four kids and a COO role… this episode is a little bit of everything. In...

Finding myself while raising them. Parenting comes with a lot of love, joy, and unforgettable moments but it also comes with a weight that many parents carry silently: the mental load. In this episode, we’re talking about the invisible work behind parenting-the constant remembering, planning, anticipating, and managing that often happens behind the scenes. I share my own experience navigating moth...

This episode is one of the most personal I’ve ever recorded. If you’ve been part of this community since the Speech4Parents days, thank you. That platform allowed me to educate parents, connect with families, and share my passion for helping children communicate. I’ll always be incredibly grateful for where it all began. But over the last few years, my life has changed in ways I never could have i...

What is it really like to travel with three young kids… while pregnant? In this episode of Speech4Parents, Michelle shares the honest story behind her family’s recent trip to Peru — from why they chose to go, to navigating travel during the first trimester, to what it actually looks like traveling with kids. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the real experience — the chaos, the challenges, and the...

We’re expecting baby number four. And in this episode, Michelle is sharing what that actually feels like beyond the highlight reel. Because the truth is, pregnancy (especially when you already have kids) comes with a mix of emotions. Excitement. Gratitude. Overwhelm. Uncertainty. Joy… and a lot of questions. In this honest and personal episode, Michelle opens up about her initial reaction, what it...

“Am I overthinking this… or should I actually be concerned?” If you’ve ever found yourself questioning your child’s development, comparing milestones, or going down a late-night Google spiral — this episode is for you. In this solo episode of Speech4Parents, Michelle talks about the very real anxiety many parents feel when it comes to milestones, speech, behavior, and development. She breaks down...

In this special episode of Speech4parents, I am joined by my first guest... my husband Shane. Together, we share the real story behind our relationship- from how we met, to what life looked like before kids, to what it looks like now raising three kids together. This conversation is honest, real, light and relatable. If you ever wondered how other couples navigate parenting together- this episode...

In this episode, we’re talking about the cycle every parent goes through: learning and unlearning. From the parenting beliefs we inherited to the expectations we place on our ourselves. So much of raising kids involves questioning what we thought we knew. We’ll explore how our own experiences shape the way we respond to our children, why unlearning old patterns can feel uncomfortable, and how grow...

Welcome to Speech4parents Podcast. This podcast is meant to empower and inspire all parents out there. We will talk about real life parenting, hear real stories, get real advice from both regular parents and expert professionals in the child development field. Thank you for being here. I hope you get the most out of listening in.