Parenting Collective

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses teen self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Teen mental health is in crisis. Many parents feel overwhelmed and unsure how to respond when their teen is struggling with self-harm, suicidal ideation, anxiety, or intense emotions. On this episode of The Parenting Collective Podcast , Donna speaks with licensed therapist and author Katie K. May, who works with high...

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of mental health, depression, suicidal ideation and coming out. Please listen with care. In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with her daughter Eloise for an honest mother–daughter conversation about mental health, sexuality, identity and conscious parenting. Eloise shares her lived experience...

**Content note:** This episode includes discussions around ADHD, anxiety, mental health, and emetophobia. Please listen with care. This episode is deeply personal — and one of the most meaningful conversations I’ve ever recorded. In Through My Eyes, Through Yours, I sit down with my daughter for an honest mother–daughter conversation about growing up with ADHD, anxiety, and feeling different in a...

What if your child’s behaviour isn’t the real problem? In this powerful conversation, Donna Moala is joined by Dr. Shefali ( @doctorshefali ), clinical psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of the Conscious Parenting movement, to explain why behaviour management alone doesn’t work, and what actually creates lasting change in families. Together, they unpack: What conscious pa...

Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or guilty every time you try to say “NO”? Burnout does not happen overnight,  it is built through years of people pleasing, overgiving and ignoring our own needs. In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with mindset coach @annmanifis to unpack the real reason so many women struggle to set boundaries and why learni...

In this episode, I am thrilled to speak to Jenny Brown from the Parent Hope Project @parenthopeproject about why “fixing” our kids doesn’t work and the powerful shift that actually brings calm, connection and hope back into the home.  Working with Parents closely to change generational patterns that just are not working.   Parenting a pre-teen / teen with anxiety, big emotions or constant overwhel...

In this heartfelt chat, Donna sits down with learning specialist Emily Fogg from Wise Owl Education to unpack what life is really like raising and supporting our beautiful neuro-spicy kiddos. From ADHD and dyslexia to school refusal, big emotions, and the endless battle of bedtime  we dive into why our kids struggle, how their brains work, and what actually helps them thrive. Emily shares her expe...

In this heartfelt conversation, Donna Moala - @parentingcollective , sits down with family psychologist Ashleigh Warner - @raisinghumanskind , to unpack one of the biggest struggles for parents today, what to do in the heat of the moment when our kids lash out, melt down, fight with siblings, or show aggression and how to understand where the source of the matter underneath it all is. Together, we...

Hey beautiful Newborn mummas 👋💛 Do you feel like your newborn will never sleep unless they are on you ? 😅 You are not alone. In this heartfelt chat, I sit down with beautiful new mum Dani ( @danielle_jenkinson17 ), who went from contact naps, reflux, and sleepless nights, to calm, connected, and blissful sleep, all with nurturing, supportive & gentle support. 🌙 We unpack what is really goi...

Donna Moala and bestselling author Kasey Edwards ( @kaseyedwardswriter ) unpack why your relationship with yourself is the foundation for calm, connected parenting. 💛 Together, they dive deep into how self-love builds confidence, connection, and calm, not just for mums, but for the whole family. You will hear real, evidence-based insights on raising children who genuinely like themselves, and why...

Ever felt stuck in your career after becoming a mum? You’re not alone. In this episode, Donna Moala chats with career counsellor Anna Black ( www.strategiccc.com.au ), who helps women and mid-career professionals rediscover what truly lights them up — and create a work life that fits who they are now. Together, they dive into: ✨ How motherhood shifts your sense of purpose and priorities ✨ Why “w...

Are you a career mum juggling work, family, and purpose?  In this episode, join me and my very special guest, Amanda Amaral - @gotsafem - as we dive into the inspiring journey from corporate burnout to becoming a business owner and how motherhood sparked a mission to transform workplace safety culture. You’ll hear powerful insights on: ✅ Balancing career and motherhood in high-pressure industries...

Parenting is hard enough, but what happens when you’re navigating a blended family? In this heartfelt episode, we dive deep into the realities of step-parenting, co-parenting across two homes, raising teens and toddlers with love, boundaries and conscious parenting tools. Join host Donna Moala as she sits down with Kris Byrnes @insideoutwithkris a mindset coach, mom, and stepmom, to unpack: ✅ How...

On this week's episode, I wanted to dive into talking about toddlers....... Picture this - It is bedtime in your house, and it feels like a full-blown circus. Does your toddler pull every trick in the book, from needing one more drink, to a last-minute wee, to suddenly discovering they are scared of the dark? Mumma, you are not alone. In today’s episode, I am diving into why toddler sleep can...

On this week's episode,  I am excited to share with you Amber Dawson from @Mummysmoney .  As a mum of 4 (twins included) and a Certified Financial Planner, I believe every woman deserves a seat at the financial table, and the confidence to speak up once she’s there. I help women ditch the fear, confusion, and “I’ll deal with it later” mindset around money, and replace it with clarity, capabil...

On this week's episode I am so excited to share with you the gorgeous Shari from @goldsoultherapy . We had a real and authentic conversation about how her life has led her into this wellness space of healing others.   A solo mother of three and a seasoned entrepreneur, Shari's personal journey through motherhood, divorce and building successful businesses has shaped her compassionate and...

On this week's episode I am thrilled to have my very special guest Edwina from @edwinataylorwellbeing . She is an amazing Holistic Fertility and IVF specialist located here in Perth.  She is also a Counsellor & Healer, Womb Massage therapist and she runs epic women's circles. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.  Let us know your thoughts. I would appreciate it greatly if...

On today's episode, I am so excited to share with you the gorgeous. Sharné Lategan from @growandexpandwiths.  Sharne, was a top level lawyer for years but felt the pull to change her life DRAMATICALLY and become a Personal Growth and Energetics Coach who guides women to claim, create, and step into their highest, most fulfilled, and happiest lives and businesses.  I would appreciate it greatl...

On this week's episode I am excited to share with you @shelleymckenzie_naturpath , Shelley has been in the health industry for over 15 years. She is a Mum of 3, Clinical Nutritionist and Naturopath and cohost of The No BS Motherhood Podcast . We have an awesome chat about Shelley's journey with Hashimoto's which is an autoimmune disease and how she has been able to live a normal lif...

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by the incredible Kim Kent @kimkent___, Perth-based money coach and founder of the Wealthy As F*ck program. Kim is known for helping women heal their relationship with money and shift from a scarcity mindset to one rooted in trust, confidence, and financial empowerment.  She has such a grounded, empowering way of talking about money, and I knew I had to get h...

So excited to share with you for the 2nd time, Jess @jess_wilson_nutrition She is an exceptional Nutrition coach and today we chatted about all things Pre & Post Pregnancy Nutrition, she offers a deeply personalized approach. As Every body is unique, and that’s a gift!  She provides comprehensive lab testing and creates customized wellness plans to support everything from nutrition, gut health...

On this weeks episode I am trilled to have Áine @babyrefluxlady join me all the way from "sunny" England. Áine Homer is a globally recognized holistic infant reflux expert, best known as The Baby Reflux Lady. With a background in engineering and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Áine shifted her career focus after navigating her own children's challenges with reflux, tongue tie, allergi...

On this week's Episode I am excited to share with you Will and Stephanie Slater, they are the co-founders of Asklé , a women’s healthcare company focused on prescription, pharmacy grade nutritional medicine.  Through their own lived experience with the struggle of Stephanie's health after their first born.  Together, they built Asklé to address the unique health challenges women face in...

Hello gorgeous Mumma's On this week's episode I am thrilled to share with your Jess Mulhall @jessthemidwife , Jess is a dedicated midwife, IBCLC Lactation Consultant, HypnoBirthing and antenatal educator, and Australia’s first Birth Trauma Resolution Therapist.  Jess provides compassionate guidance through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, especially for those healing from birth trauma. Offe...

On this week's episode I am thrilled to have Dana from @ Sleep Sense .  She is the founder and CEO and the OG of paediatric sleep.  Over 8 years ago I was very grateful to have found her and commenced my training to become a Sleep Sense Consultant and the rest is history..... Dana began her private practice in Vancouver, Canada in 2003. After struggling with her own child's sleep, she dr...