Parenthood

Brought to you by Axton Finance. This week we’re answering a DM from an audience member who is stressed out finances as cost of living rises – preach! We delve into: 🎙 How we are (trying to) save in this economy 🎙 How we manage our family budgets 🎙 Lifestyle changes to accommodate for the increasing cost of living 🎙 Stranger danger experience and what we’re teaching our kids  And so much more...

I’m often asked to share on hot tips when it comes to business. I’m no business guru, just a Melbourne mum who had an idea to start a podcast, turned it into a business and had so many stumbles along the way. So this week I’m sharing some of my lessons including: 🎙 What I do when I fall into a heap and want to give up 🎙 Why it’s important to remember the wins and not get caught up in the rejection...

Brought to you by Axton Finance. This week I chat to Erin Phillips AFLW Hall of Fame star & Olympian about themes throughout her latest book Inside and Out. We delve into: 🎙 Parenting tips on building motivation and resilience 🎙 What if our kids don’t fit into society’s stereotypes? 🎙 Why our greatest challenges are our greatest lessons  🎙 Tips on saving as a family of four And so much mo...

This week I’m sharing the ugly details about a recent fight that we had in our household. The pressure was on, stress at an all-time high and behaviour at an all-time low. So I thought who better to share this with than all of you? I delve into all of my mistakes including: 🎙 Why my ‘tone of voice’ always gets me in trouble 🎙 Why point scoring is an epic fail 🎙 Why involving others in an argument...

Brought to you by Tommee Tippee. This week I chat to Ash Pollard, radio & TV personality and fan favourite with so many Aussie parents. We delve into: 🎙 Surprise pregnancies and falling pregnant again with a 4 month old 🎙 Relationship challenges and the benefit of couples therapy 🎙 Mental health battles and the no f*s given mindset   🎙 Night nurses, imposter syndrome, the Gottman Method,...

I’ve been holding out on you. There’s something that we’ve been dealing with in our household that I wasn’t even sure I’d bring to the pod. But in the spirit of over-sharing and as a public service announcement to you all, I’ll divulge. For this one you’ll need to tune in to get the ugly deets. Find Parenthood on Instagram: @parenthoodpod We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!...

Brought to you by Tommee Tippee. This week Liv and I are providing our unsolicited advice on a DM that came through from a listener 👄 “My wife tells our kids off in public and makes a scene. It’s embarrassing! - HELP” We chat about: 🎙 What we can do when our partner has as a different parenting approach 🎙 How we can best communicate in relationships when it comes to sensitive topics 🎙 When i...

Are you where you want to be? Do you ever feel the pressure of reflecting on your achievements during life milestones? Like birthdays? If you do, you’re not alone. I’m hitting the mic this week to chat about where I’m at as I turn 38, including: 🎙 The issue with putting pressure on ourselves to reach a milestone by a certain point in life 🎙 How we can deal with uncertainty that life brings 🎙 How g...

Brought to you by Tommy Tippee. This week I have Melina Sarris, award winning 7NEWS reporter & Jonathan, on the podcast. We chat about: 🎙 The couple’s struggle to fall pregnant a second time, experiencing multiple miscarriages 🎙 Why they felt compelled to share their story with the world 🎙 How IVF supported them 🎙 Their advice to others who are struggling to conceive And so much more… For more...

Do you believe in the power of manifesting? I recently went to Gabby Bernstein’s Self Help workshop all about manifesting the life that you desire. So I’m spilling the beans of some of her key tips including 🎙 Gabby’s 4 step check-in method, to return to self and maximise your manifesting powers 🎙 What blocks us from manifesting what we desire 🎙 Why our beliefs, protectors and checking-out can get...

Brought to you by Tommee Tippee. This week Liv and I are providing our unsolicited advice on a DM that came through from a listener 👄 “I always thought my family who live nearby would help when I had children. They don’t and I feel resentful. - HELP” We chat about: 🎙 How we can best communicate when we need help 🎙 Re-adjusting our expectations when it comes to help with our children 🎙 How to...

Brought to you by Comfy Koalas. I’m so obsessed with Married at first sight (MAFS) that I had to bring my fav cast member; Rhi Disljenkovic, on Parenthood to share in all the juice behind the scenes. This is part 2 of a 2 part series and we dive into: 🎙 Is MAFS scripted? 🎙 How do the Commitment Ceremonies and Dinner Parties actually work BTS? 🎙 Friendships for life, lessons learnt, thoughts on the...

Brought to you by Comfy Koalas. I’m so obsessed with Married at first sight (MAFS) that I had to bring my fav cast member; Rhi Disljenkovic, on Parenthood to share in all the juice behind the scenes. This is part 1 of a 2 part series and we dive into: 🎙 Thoughts on the final dates and if Rhi & Jeff would have stayed together 🎙 How Rhi got cast on MAFS and did Rhi know Jeff would be on the show...

Brought to you by ergoPouch. This week I chat to Morgan Mitchell Olympic sprinter & Tom, as they gear up to have their first children, twins. We delve into: 🎙 How the couple met and their faster than expected entry into parenthood 🎙 Resilience and how humble beginnings can breed incredible motivation 🎙 Silent racism does it still exist? 🎙 What Morgan & Tom are both excited and terrified ab...

Brought to you by Envisage Families. This week I have Rachel De Oliveira content creator and beauty influencer, on the podcast to chat about: 🎙 How couples counselling supported her relationship in the early years 🎙 Why our relationships can be put to the test after kids 🎙 Juggling career and children 🎙 Soccer mum antics And so much more… For more on the Envisage Families visit: Instagram: @ envis...

Brought to you by ergoPouch. This week Liv and I are providing our unsolicited advice on a DM that came through from a listener 👄 “How are we handling arguments at home between siblings? Any hot tips?” We chat about: 🎙 Strategies to handle sibling arguments 🎙 How we’re discipling our kiddos; ipad time boundaries, time-out & more 🎙 Strategies on handling the mighty tantrum 🎙 Smoothie gate...

I received a DM from someone who is dealing with drama and it’s impacting them hugely. It’s all they can think about. Preach – I too struggle to handle drama and managing life. So I took to the mic in this solo ep to give advice including: 🎙 The greatest friendship drama I’ve faced and how it almost crippled me 🎙 Coming to the realisation that there are friends for a season, reason and lifetime 🎙...

Brought to you by Toniebox. This week I have Phoebe Simmonds & Kate Casey, co-founders of The Memo; the retail store with the best brands in the babysphere, on the podcast. We chat about: 🎙 What made The Memo so successful so quickly 🎙 Juggling work and parenthood. The guilt that can come with the two. 🎙 Comparison culture and how we navigate it 🎙 Relationships and how they change after kids A...

We’ve reached 200 episodes (I can’t believe it!) and we’re reflecting in this solo ep, where I delve into: 🎙 Starting the podcast with 0 audience or followers and building it to what it is today 🎙 What drives me after 200 episodes 🎙 Why celebrating the small moments is critical to our motivation – shout out to my coach Kris (@insideoutwithkris) for her insights here 🎙 My greatest insecurities to d...

Brought to you by Toniebox. This week Liv and I are providing our unsolicited advice on a DM that came through from a listener. 👄  “At a recent kids birthday party one of the parents got quite drunk… it’s not the first time. Now I’m hesitant having my child in their care – Help!” We chat about: 🎙 Leonie’s reflections on 200 episodes of the Parenthood podcast 🎙 Melbourne’s school parent party...

Do you find school holidays stressful too? You’re not alone! In this solo episode I chat about how I (try to) manage school holidays whilst working full time, including: 🎙 Why my relationship is put under the test during school holidays 🎙 Why planning each day of school holidays ahead of time helps my anxiety 🎙 How cost of living is impacting our ability to seek the support that we need 🎙 Why scre...

Brought to you by Melbourne Skydeck This week I’m chatting Nat Kringoudis, founder of Melbourne’s #1 women’s natural health clinic, author, podcaster and THE Hormone Revolutionist. Nat’s answering your burning questions including: 🎙 “I’m 38 years old, how do I best prepare for menopause?” – Help! 🎙 “I had gut issues pre-kids, pregnancy cleared them up, but I’m starting to bloat again” – Help! 🎙 “S...

Solo episodes are back by hot demand and this week you get an insight into our latest tiff. All about - being bloody home for dinner. Who else struggles to wait for their partner to get home, because you’re starving? Who else counts down the minutes before your partner walks through the door? Who else snacks on crackers and vegemite as you wait? If this is you, you’re not alone! To be let in to th...

Brought to you by Melbourne Skydeck. This week Liv and I are providing our unsolicited advice on a DM that came through from a listener: 👄  “My best friend’s child constantly picks on my child. How do I navigate this so that it doesn’t impact our friendship?” We chat about: 🎙 Pros and cons of resolving kids arguments for them 🎙 Setting boundaries when it comes to conflict 🎙 How friendships c...

Ever had a meltdown and nearly missed your plane? In this solo episode I chat about a recent trip to Sydney. But the drama started well before we got on the plane.  If you’re looking for a little laugh and an insight into our family drama, this episode is for you. Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowl...