Parenthood

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...

This week I chat to Tully Smyth, all about being pregnant at 38.   We talk all things, being a single female in your 30s, the society pressure and mixed emotions that can bring. The day Tully found out she was pregnant and her announcement to her partner. Waves of grief returning once pregnant after the loss of Tully’s mum, parenting expectations, how we can keep our memories of loved on...

This week’s solo ep is about arguing with your parter when you feel unseen. You know that feeling when your partner walks back in from a work trip and says:   “Missed you guys! So nice to be home.”   And you’re thinking…   Must be nice.   Because while they were: • At dinners • In meetings • Sleeping uninterrupted   You were: • Managing bedtime solo • Packing school bags •...

Are you feeling nervy about social media impacts on your children?   In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re reflecting on the social media ban, now that it’s been in play for a few months.   We discuss what the ban is, is it actually working, stories from tweens, what more needs to be done and your thoughts on the ban from Insta polls we put up. We also delve into our own experiences wit...

Do you ever feel like you’re giving 70% everywhere… and 100% nowhere?   When I’m at work, I’m thinking about the kids. When I’m with the kids, I’m thinking about work. When I finally sit down at night, I’m thinking about what I didn’t do.   It’s this constant, quiet guilt of: “I could have done more.”   This week’s solo episode is about the myth of giving everything 100%.   Bec...

After talking about mental health before birth, we’re now unpacking what can happen after the baby arrives.   Postnatal depression. Postnatal anxiety. Rage. Intrusive thoughts. Feeling disconnected. Feeling like you should be happier.   In this episode, I sit down with Dr Nicole to talk honestly about:   • Why postnatal depression doesn’t always look like sadness • The anxiety no on...

This week I sit down with Tayla Broad to chat all things life after motherhood. We delve into body dysmorphia, how we can teach our children to treasure their bodies and value. We discuss why Tayla feels it’s so important to maintain privacy when it comes to sharing her daughter online, what building a new village can look like, feeling touched out and so much more. A big thank you to our episode...

This episode is all about the fight my husband and I had over a container, during the highest pressure cooker time of the day – dinner time.   But we all know it’s never just about the container.   I hope that this episode makes you feel a little less alone in the chaotic randomness that is life with kids.   Instagram Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod   Share We’d l...

Before the baby arrives… there’s often a whole invisible chapter no one talks about.   In this episode, I sit down with a psychologist to unpack the mental health challenges that can show up before birth — infertility, prenatal anxiety, depression during pregnancy… and the quiet shame that can sit alongside it all.   Because you can be deeply grateful… and deeply struggling.   We ta...

In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re chatting all things intimacy and sex.   We asked you how often you’re having sex, when you’re having it and we’re ready to share.   We chat, bedtime routine sex handbrakes, feeling touched out, erotic novels, guilt around lack of sex and getting our heads in the clouds.   If you’ve ever wondered about other people’s sex lives, this one is for y...

At a recent school event, I felt like – was I too much?   Too high energy, too loud, too bubbly. Should I have been more reserved? Would I polarise people being too 'Leonie'?   In this episode, I delve into my social insecurities and whether what people think of us is really any of our business.   Instagram Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod   Share We’d love it if y...

Giving birth to twins and then getting back to training for the Olympics. It’s not something you see everyday, but Morgan Mitchell is living proof that goals are to be chased. In this chat with Australia’s very own Olympic sprinter Morgan Mitchell (and my ultimate girl crush) we discuss everything from how we can resilience to our children. Balancing our dreams, commitments and parenthood. Why we...

Nothing tests a marriage, a sibling relationship and your nervous system like homework.   One child finishes in 6 minutes. The other is suddenly illiterate.   If you’ve ever said “just focus” while questioning your life choices… this episode is for you.   We’re unpacking: ✨ Why homework hits so hard ✨ Why snack + decompression matters ✨ When it’s okay to just… skip it   Beca...

In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re chatting all things working full time and parenting.   How do we (try to) juggle it all?   We have some hot tips including shared calendars, Sunday admin, getting into a routine, outsourcing, sharing the load, finding your village and more.   If you’re keen to improve the juggle (and your sanity), this one is for you.   and so much more… &...

This week’s solo episode is all about how I (try to) discipline my kids.   I reflect on whether yelling is worth my energy or time and does it have the impact I was hoping for.   Whether reward systems actually work and how I’m using them to instil positive habits.   Why mapping out the day and key activities ahead of time has been a game-changer.   Whether bribery is a necessa...

This week I’m chatting to Tiff Hall & Ed Kavalee about how they juggle it all, including: 🎙 The pressure of the ‘bounce back’ culture - and why Tiff is all about ‘bouncing forward' 🎙 Realisations around career ambition vs reality, when you’re a new parent 🎙 Why telling your kids to ‘ask you anything’ and you’ll find the answer, isn’t always a clever move 🎙 The Amazing Race recap and so much mo...

This week’s solo episode is all about my anxiety around meal time. Specifically my kid’s meal time.   One kid is a bottomless pit and the other has a beige diet preference.   Meaning one eats us out of the house and we’re lucky if we get 2 spoons of rice into our other kid.   In this episode I talk about how I’m trying to get my kid to finish a meal and have a well-balanced diet. &n...

In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re chatting all things starting prep.   Separation anxiety, school parent judgment, schedules and more .   We go deep on Liv’s first day experience and why it was not Insta worthy.   If you’re experiencing new chapters with your kid, are feeling all the feels about the year ahead, this one is for you.   A big thank you to our episode spo...

This week’s solo episode is all about how I’m (trying to) juggle it all.   You name it; 2 schools, 2 jobs, separation anxiety, mental overload, my own anxiety and more.   I spill tea on how I’m surviving and what is a life-saver for me in managing the chaos.   If your life also feels a lil organised-chaotic, this one is for you. Instagram Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpo...