First Time Parents

First Time Parents Podcast

Kids EN ↓ 100 episodes

First Time Parents is an unedited, unfiltered podcast about us, a newly married couple (Heidi Anderson ex-breakfast radio host now Stay At Home Mum & Sparky James "Griffo" Griffiths from Perth, Western Australia) as we tackle parenthood for the very first time, in all it's shitty & glorious moments.

Author

First Time Parents

Category

Kids

Podcast website

www.heidileeanderson.com

Latest episode

Oct 24, 2023

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Episodes

SNEAK PEAK...inside our relationship therapy sessions! 28.02.2023

We're inviting you into our lounge room... NOTHING IS OFF LIMITS as we take you inside our weekly relationship therapy sessions ...to save your marriage and yours with our Relationship Coach Fish (stalk him https://www.instagram.com/james_fish_gill/ ) Our mission, to bring us back together as a couple not just as Mum and Dad & learn the POWER OF COMMUNICATION! Love Heidi & Griff xxx Sponso...

Something is coming.... 19.02.2023

We have a game changing season coming your way!!! Press PLAY to find out, HOW we are going to save our marriage and yours!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tully O'Connor "The intimacy drift in parenthood. It’s a thing.!" 26.01.2023

If you feel disconnected, alone and like you have drifted from your partner post child, press play on todays ep with FT parents Heidi & Griff and special guest Tully O'Connor. Tully is a relationship & mens coach who is in the thick of parenthood too as a First Time Dad and he gets it... The drift is real & Tully breaks it down really simply with epic tools for you, so you can reconnec...

Toddler Wars - when they dont listen! 11.01.2023

This ep is for the parents who are sitting in the shit with a toddler. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.  First Time Parents Griffo & Heidi are currently at war with their toddler. He just wont listen to Heidi. If this is happening in your household, press play.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Kyla "I'm hungry" 02.01.2023

Does your child think you are the snack bitch? AND constantly say "I'm hungry" ARE you feeling like your toddler is fussy af? Need help? This is ep is a game changer for parents if you have a toddler that refuses to eat anything green or at all and is always letting you know they are hungry. First time toddler Mum Heidi sits down with Dr Kyla and paediatric dietitian to GET ALL THE ANSWERS!  Stalk...

"I'm a SHIT mum"stories from YOU part 2 20.12.2022

YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Thats what this ep is ALL about...we ALL feel like psychopaths sometimes as Mums and feel like we are failing to meet all the expectations we place on ourselves. WE have YOUR shit mum stories LIVE with Toddler Mum Heidi & her coach Dom Fletcher! Heidi and Dom sit down with Mum of 3 Kiara & Mum of 2 Kate to share our shitty mum moments and HOW we survive mum life on the d...

"I'm a shit mum...and I feel like a psychopath!" 12.12.2022

Heidi has a story in her mind, that she is a "shit mum"  Just this week she messaged her coach & said "I feel like a psychopath!" So Heidi got her coach on today's pod, Dom Fletcher to have a very raw, honest unfiltered chat about being a shit mum, the shame she feels on the reg and how she constantly beats herself up for being shit a mum.  *WE would LOVE to chat to you about your shit mum sto...

Griffo interviews Heidi about her book... 07.12.2022

Griff goes all Oprah on Heidi and interviews her about her brand new memoir "Drunk on Confidence"...he has just finished reading the book, so no questions were off limits. Let us know how he did and tag us on insta @_Heidianderson when you hear his interview! To buy the book you can online https://www.heidileeanderson.com/Drunk-On-Confidence-Book or head into your local book store If you are overs...

Dad drinks too much... 30.11.2022

And now he is getting some help & support... First Time Dad Griffo has been challenged since becoming a Dad and struggled to connect at times with his son and himself.  He felt lost, drank every day, was coming home snappy and lost all his motivation...until now. Griffo has been very open about his journey as a Dad on this podcast and those eps have been some of the most downloaded & this...

Our toddler is ANGRY! Tips on how to NOT yell yourself! 22.11.2022

Heidi talks to a parenting coach about toddler meltdowns...because she has been yelling more and more recently!  WE find out HOW to support our toddlers in these moments, and ourselves... We learn from parenting and nurturing coach Rachel Gwen how to NOT control our toddlers, support them and NOT take it personally. This is not to be missed. Stalk Rachel for support here https://www.instagram.com/...

Let's play a sex game - with curiosity cards! 15.11.2022

This is the X-rated edition... Nothing is off limits. Sex has been a bit non existent, so the FT parents decided to play a sex game with curiosity cards. Strap yourselves in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"My partner was offended when I said, I hate mum life!" 07.11.2022

Our relationship hot line is open... Today Heidi & Griff try to help listener Tayla after her partner was offended when she said she wanted out of mum life after a shit week...her comments didn't go down well! After exposing their own relationship issues, our First Time parent are doing their best to help you too... If you want relationship support, they suggest going to an expert but they wil...

This week with our relationship counsellor - diff parenting styles! 28.10.2022

After a HUGE week of toddler meltdowns - Heidi and Griff took the topic of diff parenting styles to their counsellor & the way Heidi reacted after their son threw a smoothie all over the couch, that sent Heidi into rage and her own melt down. Heidi felt broken this week and not good enough as a Mum. This is a very RAW, open discussion from two parents who are working it out as they go.   Big l...

Toddler sleep with expert Donna Moala 23.10.2022

All your questions answered around toddler sleep... when to transition your toddler into a big bed when to drop the midday nap  how to cope with daycare and naps  morning poo's and nappies at night time Stalk Donna Moala https://www.instagram.com/bub2sleep/ HUGE LOVE to our sponsor Be Keane Activewear  https://bekeanehealthyandfit.com.au Code for free shipping is "Heidisentme"  They range from a 6...

Parent Sex - we had a quickie whilst our son was watching netflix! 17.10.2022

WARNING - do not listen around kids and be prepared for real sex talk... This ep is JUICY and very honest about the struggles of having sex as a parent!  Heidi and Griff talk about their 10 min quickie whilst their 3 year old son, was watching his fav TV show. They've been struggling to connect intimately and so when Griff hit Heidi up for an afternoon delight, it was on... This is very RAW!!!! Gr...

Our son wears pink and some people dont like it 11.10.2022

Heidi asked Griffo, "how he felt about their son wearing pink" after someone at the beach asked Heidi, 'How does dad feel about Memphis wearing the bright pink care bear outfit?" Our First Time Parents discuss their sons outfit choice and WHY they let him dress himself. Not everyone has been comfortable with Memphis wearing pink. What do you think? Message us @_heidianderson or tag us with your 3...

Heidi doesn't like how hubby talks to their son 03.10.2022

Heidi talks to Griffo about the way he speaks to Memphis their 3 year old son. Both discuss their parenting styles and agree to take this one to the counsellor. They are both struggling with their sons anger outburst too. It's been a BIG week and Mum is beating herself up for yelling too. So much to debrief! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"My weight is always the first thing people talk about" 26.09.2022

Heidi opens up to Griff about her past and her weight ahead of her book launch next month. She reads a chapter to hubby Griff, as he hasn't read the book yet...about her body confidence and how she fell in love with her tummy post baby. Grab the tissues...this one is emotional! BTW Perth peeps - come to Heidi's Ultimate House Partay to celebrate the official launch of her book https://www.heidilee...

Dad doesn't want baby number 2...but Mum does... 19.09.2022

This ep is very raw... Heidi wants baby number 2, Griff doesn't. A very honest chat about where they're both at, and how the First Time parents are navigating the BIG decision to try for baby number 2 when Griff doesn't think he wants another child. Stalk Heidi @_heidianderson   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are seeing a relationship counsellor 11.09.2022

Heidi & Griff record this ep live from the car, after leaving their counselling session.  They share WHY they are seeing a therapist, how it goes and what they have learnt about being first time parents & how their relationship has been put on the back burner the last few years. This is a great insight into their struggles, their hope and they wanted to share so that you feel less alone.  ...

Our son does his first interview in this ep 06.09.2022

This is a special one - hear our 3 year old son, Memphis for the very first time on the poddy ha ha 3 mins of Memphis for his 3rd birthday. This is one cute and random podcast, love to hear what you think of our family singing.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Confidence in the bedroom 15.08.2022

This ep is a little kinky! Heidi shares all about her new podcast "Champagne Confidence" after she received a msg from one of you regarding confidence in the bedroom post baby! She shares a special guest Rosie Rees, who discusses WHY its important to feel confident within ourselves in the bedroom. To listen to her new poddy hit subscribe on your podcast app or get around it here https://omny.fm/sh...

Courtney Nightingale, "At times it's ok to not like your kids" 07.08.2022

Heidi confesses she isn't confident at being a mum and is struggling with Memph's behaviours, the dinosaur noise he is making that is triggering the F out of her. Court drops some epic support, tips and help to support YOU with toddler behaviour. This is a must listen.    Stalk Court @  www.facebook.co/theparentingeditco www.instagram.com/courtney.nightingale www.theparentingedit.co See omnystudio...

First time Dad lost himself as a parent 01.08.2022

First time mum Heidi, asked her hubby Griff in this ep, "Whats been his biggest struggle as a Dad?" and Griff opens up about how he feels lost at times. They both speak openly about their struggles with a toddler and each others parenting styles.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BIG EMOTIONS AND SEAT BELT BATTLES 25.07.2022

Both First Time Parents are super frustrated when they recorded this ep. The seat belt battles, boundary pushing and BIG emotions are on todays agenda. Any tips? Guest requests? Holler at ya Mum @_heidianderson  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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