Parenthood

My husband and I both had lunch plans on the same day… but someone had to pick up the kids. Mine had been in the diary first, so naturally I thought I was off the hook. He disagreed. So who should compromise? And when you’re parents, does it even matter who made plans first? In this solo episode, I unpack the argument, the mental load and the constant juggle between having your own life and, well…...

Have you ever made a parenting decision based less on what your child needed and more on what you worried other parents might think? From Book Week costumes to screen time, homework and the state of our homes, we’re unpacking the pressure to look like we’ve got parenting “together”. We share our own ridiculous moments, your responses and why we’re so wired to fear judgement — plus how to stop pare...

What happens when a parent has to choose between buying nappies and putting food on the table? In this episode, I speak with Sandra founder of The Nappy Collective about the confronting reality of nappy poverty in Australia — affecting tens of thousands of families every month. We talk about parents going without meals to afford nappies, the desperate measures some families are forced to take, and...

This week I’m chatting to Jess & Liam about all things; the realities of newborn life. We delve into the things no one tells you about sex postpartum, relationship challenges, what success now looks like, asking for help, post-natal depression, ‘daddy milk’ and so much more. A big thank you to our episode sponsors iL Tutto & InfaSecure iL Tutto Discount code: Receive 20% off until 26...

We're working harder, paying more, but are we getting ahead? Interest rates went up last night - and I'm bringing my thoughts. In this solo episode, I explore the rising cost of living, Australia's housing crisis and the pressures facing small businesses. What's driving these costs, who's paying the price and what needs to change? Note error in stat: Number of builders out of b...

Kids’ sport is meant to be fun… so why does it sometimes bring out the worst in parents? Following the AFL Grand Final, we’re unpacking the drama that happens on the sidelines — playing time, team selections, competitive parents, coaching from the sidelines, club politics and the dreaded car ride home. Plus, practical tips for staying out of the drama, managing your own emotions and, most importan...

Why are we always looking ahead to what’s next? In this solo episode, I reflect on the strange emotional comedown that can happen after getting something you really wanted. A reminder to myself, as much as anyone else, to occasionally stop chasing what’s next and notice the good stuff that’s already here. The end. Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod   Share We’d love it if you could...

This week I’m joined by Chantel Mila, aka Mama Mila, who has built a community of more than 4 million followers sharing her clever cleaning and home hacks. We chat about the cleaning shortcuts that actually save parents time, getting kids involved, sharing the household load and the jobs we’re all overcomplicating. Chantel also shares how she turned posting home hacks into an incredible career, th...

Behind every big opportunity is a story most people never see.   While I was filming The Block, everyone saw the exciting career milestone. What they didn’t see was my husband holding down the fort at home—school drop-offs, dinners, bedtimes and everything in between.   This episode isn’t just about ambition. It’s about partnership.   Because success is rarely achieved alone. It’s o...

Poppy Griffiths is a mum of three, founder of UnlimitU, High Performance Neuroscience Coach and R U OK? Community Ambassador. We talk mental health and resilience, career and identity after kids, the pressure on women to do it all, and how to support someone who says they’re “fine” when you suspect they’re not. A big thank you to our episode sponsor Nescafe the official cuppa partner to R U OK? Ne...

This week we’re answering an audience DM: “I’m a mum of 3 young children and I’m exhausted. It’s impacting my relationship. How do you know if your relationship is truly falling apart, or if it’s just due to the sleep deprivation phase?” We chat all things the realities of sleep deprivation, our experiences with no sleep in the early days of parenting, how our relationships were challenged due to...

Jack Kennedy is a familiar face from ABC’s Muster Dogs , a community leader and dad of two. We talk modern fatherhood, becoming a stay-at-home dad, identity after stepping away from work, paternal postnatal stress, and why asking for help can be one of the hardest. A big thank you to our episode sponsor Nescafe the official cuppa partner to R U OK? Nescafe  Instagram: @nescafeanz Website: htt...

Did I manifested my role on The Block Australia? My answer? Yes—but probably not in the way social media makes manifestation look. Manifestation wasn't about wishing for something and waiting for it to happen. It was about getting clear on what I wanted, preparing as though it was possible, putting myself out there and trusting the timing. This episode is about the mindset that helped me create th...

Barry Du Bois is a much-loved television presenter, author and dad to twins Arabella and Bennett. In this episode, Barry opens up about his extraordinary journey to fatherhood after years of IVF, adoption and surrogacy attempts, and how finally becoming a dad changed everything. We also talk about parenting while living with incurable cancer, navigating uncertainty, teaching his children resilienc...

This week I’m joined by mum of 4 and fashion icon, Lindy Klim. We delve into Lindy’s journey when it comes to relationships and parenting. We chat all things marriage separation, handling custody and your ex’s new partner, supporting your children and your own mental health during times of separation, all things teenage years and finding our strength and power again. A big thank you to our episode...

Steve Bastoni is one of Australia’s most recognisable actors, but in this episode we’re talking about his role as husband and dad to three. Steve opens up about overcoming addiction, being more than 17 years sober, supporting his wife through severe postnatal depression, and the impact these experiences had on him and his family. We also chat about the pressure dads can feel to be “the strong one”...

After a recent school excursion, I had a humbling parenting moment.   As the kids opened their lunchboxes, I couldn’t help but notice the colourful bento boxes, fresh fruit and vegetables, and healthy homemade snacks. It made me realise that maybe it was time to lift my lunchbox game.   In this episode, I share why comparison isn’t always a bad thing, practical ways to encourage kids to...

What does fatherhood really look like behind the scenes? This Father's Day, I'm joined by Scott O'Halloran and Marcus Sellen to chat about life as dads to two-year-old twin boys. We cover the realities of becoming parents, how fatherhood has changed their relationship, navigating the mental load, balancing careers and family life, and the conversations more men should be having about parenthood. W...

This week we’re answering an audience DM: “I’m a mum of 2. My partner is a ‘good dad’ but not as hands-on or proactive as others. I notice other dad’s doing school drop-offs, taking initiative at home, being more emotionally engaged. It’s making me feel frustrated and guilty for comparing. Help!” We chat all things comparison, the comparison trap we can fall into, insta v reality, the very real im...

When homework first started, I worried about how we'd fit it in. Between school, activities, family life and simply wanting the kids to have time to play, it felt like one more thing to squeeze into already busy days. But instead of trying to copy what everyone else was doing, we found a routine that works for our family. This episode is a reminder that there isn't one "right" way to do homework—t...

Balancing work, parenting and a relationship can often feel like a constant juggling act. In this Father's Day episode, I sit down with my husband Jules to have an honest conversation about the realities of modern family life. From high pressure careers and raising children to dividing the mental load, finding time for each other and navigating the inevitable guilt that comes with trying to do it...

Our kids are celebrating book week, so we are too. This week I’m joined by best-selling author Ali Lowe and one of my absolute all time favs. We are chatting all things Ali’s inspiration for her books, book recommendations, what to do if our kids are not into reading, how books can support our mental health and sanity and so much more. A big thank you to our episode sponsors iL Tutto and Bio Islan...

As parents, it's tempting to step back when our children seem reluctant to try something new. But sometimes they don't need us to stop encouraging them. They need us to keep believing in them until they believe in themselves. This week, I'm sharing a moment with my son Charlie that reminded me how powerful gentle persistence can be. Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod   Share We’d l...

Our parents shape so much of who we become, often in ways we don't recognise until we have children of our own. In this Father's Day episode, we'll explore the lessons Scott inherited from his own father, the values he has chosen to keep, and the generational patterns he has consciously decided to break. We'll discuss masculinity, identity, bullying, acceptance and the courage it takes to parent d...

In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re talking all things kids ruling the household.   We delve into your responses around who is in charge in your households. The shift in modern parenting and has the pendulum swung too far? How we manage the tantrums, hangry children, demands and when it’s time to put our foot down.   A big thank you to our episode sponsors iL Tutto and Bio Island &nbs...