Big Mum Energy

Welcome to Friday Wine Time on Big Mum Energy the place where we rant, laugh, and drink about the wild ride that is mum life . This week? It’s a full-blown gear-grinding session , because sometimes the only thing keeping us from combusting is saying it out loud… and maybe a glass (or bottle) of wine. This is raw, funny, and a little bit feral the way mums actually talk when the kids are finally in...

In this deeply personal and powerful continuation of Kim’s stillbirth story , we go where most don’t the delivery room. This is Part 2 of Kim’s journey through pregnancy loss, grief, and the unbearable courage it takes to give birth to a baby you already know won’t cry. Ali sits down with Kim to talk through: 👼 What it’s like delivering a stillborn baby 💔 The emotional, mental and physical toll...

It’s 22 Mondays until Christmas , babe and if that just made your chest tighten, you’re not alone. But instead of spiraling into December chaos, let’s flip the script and get organised AF . In this Motivational Monday episode of Big Mum Energy , Ali is serving up tough love and practical tips for mums who want to finish the year without crying into their advent calendars. I n this episode you’ll l...

Welcome to another Friday Wine Time on Big Mum Energy , where we celebrate the wins, whinge about the chaos, and pour ourselves a well-earned glass of vino. This week’s win ? Ali survived something that sounds like it belongs in a vet’s office — human parvovirus (yes, that’s a thing, and no, she’s not a dog). Cue the drama, the symptoms, and the laughs. And the whinge ? Coldplay’s kiss cam has tak...

In this powerful and emotional episode of Big Mum Energy , Ali sits down with her close friend Kim to share a story that so many mums carry silently: miscarriage . Part 1 takes us up to the heartbreaking moment Kim discovered there was no heartbeat . We talk about: The excitement and nerves of early pregnancy The shocking moment everything changed What really goes through a mum’s mind when hope di...

It’s Motivational Monday , babes, and today we’re tackling the big question: Are you living life as the hero of your own story , or are you stuck in victim mode ? This episode is a wake-up call for every mum, who’s tired of playing small, blaming circumstances, or waiting for a miracle. Because guess what? You are the bloody miracle. We talk about: ⚡ How to spot the signs of victim mentality hold...

Pour yourself a glass, babes this Friday Wine Down is part comedy, part therapy, and part serious AF because we’re diving into something real: financial abuse . Yep, it’s way more common than you think, and it’s not just “money problems” — it’s control, manipulation, and toxic power plays that can wreck lives. In this episode, we chat: The win: A little victory that made my whole damn week The whi...

This is a hack for every mum who’s ever wished for a personal assistant , therapist , and business coach … all rolled into one. Enter ChatGPT the AI bestie Ali didn’t know she needed. In this episode, we spill: How ChatGPT saves my brain from melting (because mum life = chaos) Why it’s the secret weapon for podcast planning, captions, and creative inspo The hilarious, slightly unhinged prompts I’v...

This Motivational Monday , we’re breaking one of parenting’s biggest taboos: What if your kid doesn’t want to finish school and that’s actually okay? Ali shares a raw, practical, and slightly rebellious take on letting kids ditch the ATAR dreams and follow their own path whether that’s a trade, a job, or just not being miserable in a classroom. We unpack: Why university isn't the only path to succ...

This Wine Down Friday , Ali’s back from the brink (literally) and bringing the chaos, the comedy, and the mum wins and whinges with special guest, friend, Belinda . Whinge of the week? Ali actually nearly died. (OK, maybe not officially dead-dead, but dramatic enough to deserve wine, sympathy, and possibly a GoFundMe for emotional recovery.) Win of the week? Her son Harry turned 10 and called it t...

In this fearless episode of Big Mum Energy , we’re handing the mic to Aunty Kim Ali’s no-nonsense, laugh-out-loud, give-zero-f’s mum to answer the questions you’re too scared to Google . We go there with: Youth crime — what Aunty Kim thinks is really behind it, and how parents can step up (without losing their minds). Trans and gender identity — honest, heartfelt takes from a woman who raised kids...

It’s Motivational Monday , and this one’s for every mum who's ever said “Just a sec” with her face glued to Instagram. In this episode of Big Mum Energy , we’re talking about the silent thief of modern motherhood: disconnection through distraction . Ali gets real about her own habits (yep, even mid-convo scrolls), the guilt spiral that follows, and the simple but radical act of putting down your p...

This Wine Down Friday , we're uncorking the chaos with a little Whine Time — because sometimes, motherhood, DIY, and dodgy bowling form the perfect storm. Ali’s coming in hot with this week’s: Win: Renovating a teenager's retreat in just two days — solo (yep, no tradies, just tenacity and a power drill) Whinge #1: Pinching a nerve during what was supposed to be a fun night of bowling Whinge #2 (ak...

This week on Big Mum Energy , we’re time-travelling back to when women had grit, lipstick, and not a single podcast to vent to. Meet Ali’s Grandma born in 1933, left school to start work at 15 to help feed her family, and went on to live a life worthy of a Netflix series (minus the fame, plus the wisdom). She’s proof that resilience doesn’t come from self-help books it comes from lived experience...

This episode contains adult content, strong language, and spicy mum chat. Maybe don’t blast it on the school run unless your toddler’s already fluent in sarcasm and euphemism. Welcome to your Motivational Monday dose of Big Mum Energy , where today’s self-care tip is: root your husband. No, seriously. This is your permission slip to stop feeling guilty for wanting intimacy, connection, and actual...

Welcome to this week’s Wine Down Friday the therapy session you didn’t have to book. Today we’re uncorking a full-bodied rant about the cost of bloody living , where everything costs more and your wallet cries quietly in the corner. Ali’s cracking open the $7 rosé and talking: Why your grocery bill now requires a personal loan That awkward moment when your electricity bill is more shocking than th...

Ever shared a big idea or dream only to have a mate roll their eyes or hit you with a “that’s a bit much”? Yeah… they might be pissing on your fire . In this episode of Big Mum Energy , Ali dives into the sneaky ways that friendships can drain your confidence , dull your shine, and kill your vibe. From low-key jealousy to “I’m just being honest” energy-suckers we’re talking about the difference be...

In this week’s Motivational Monday drop, we’re talking about the thing most mums absolutely suck at asking for help and actually accepting it . Because trying to do it all doesn’t make you a hero. It just makes you exhausted (and slightly feral). Ali shares a personal story about how she nearly combusted trying to be Supermum and the wild, radical idea that letting someone cook you dinner, do scho...

It’s Friday Wine-Down , and this one is going way off the rails. This week, Ali is joined by her really, really close cousin (like shared-a-boob-close ) for a no-holds-barred round of “Would You Rather.” Would you rather: From family secrets to mum fails nothing is sacred in this wildly unfiltered episode full of laughs, wine, and weird scenarios you’ll absolutely relate to (but maybe won’t admit...

Buckle up, babes. This episode is a full-blown rollercoaster Ali's mum (aka Aunty Kim) — and NOTHING is off limits. We’re talking: 🐶 That time she shot the neighbour’s dog (don’t worry, it deserved it) 🐊 Getting dragged by a crocodile mid-canoe trip 🤢 The  extremely  awkward way she confronted my teenage eating disorder 👶 And the time we nearly launched a baby off the cattle rails (p...

Welcome to Motivational Monday , where we remind you that putting yourself first isn’t selfish, it’s self-preservation . In this episode, Ali takes on the humble bra. Yep. That one item we always say we’ll replace next week , but somehow still haven’t. It’s more than boob support, it’s a metaphor for all the things mums put off for themselves . We talk: Why buying a bra that fits your soul (and bo...

It’s Friday Wine-Down, babe, the time of the week when we drop the balls we've been juggling, pour the wine (or the Woolies-brand fizzy), and unpack the wild ride that is mum life . This week, Ali serves up a real-time scroll through the emotional chaos: The small wins The epic whinges And the unhinged Google searches that only a stressed, tired mum would type (like “can you die from stepping on L...

This episode of Big Mum Energy is for the mums who didn’t get a say in how their babies were born. Ali is joined by Maddi a midwife, mum, and birth advocate, to unpack the emotional impact of birth trauma , medical interventions, and what it really means to have informed consent during childbirth . From emergency C-sections and traumatic birth experiences to reclaiming control through home birth a...

It’s Motivational Monday , and today on Big Mum Energy , we’re stepping away from the spaghetti bolognese, chicken nuggets, and beige dinner routine — and daring to cook literally anything else . Ali’s in the kitchen (sort of), serving up a hilarious pep talk for mums who are stuck in a meal-planning Groundhog Day. Because if your kids scream when they see something green, and your brain short-cir...

It’s Friday Wine-Down , and if you’ve made it through the week without crying, peeing razor blades, or yelling “WHY IS THE SMOKE ALARM BEEPING?!” congrats, you’re officially a unicorn mum. In this chaotic catch-up, Ali spills the week’s emotional wine all over the podcast. From middle-of-the-night smoke alarm meltdowns , to a UTI that won’t quit , to the footy photo drama, this one’s a full-body e...