Parenting Collective

Are you a working parent struggling to balance career, family life, and your own wellbeing? You are not alone. In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with workplace and family wellbeing expert Dr Rosina McAlpine to explore the hidden crisis facing working parents today: burnout, stress, mental load, and the impossible pressure to "do it all." With more...

School refusal. Anxiety. Bullying. Neurodiversity. If your child is struggling in traditional school, this conversation may give you hope. In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, I sit down with Alexander Cork from Crimson Global Academy (CGA) to talk about online schooling, accidental homeschooling, and why more families are exploring flexible education options for children with ADHD...

What if the same patterns and cycles showing up in your relationships aren’t the problem, but an invitation to understand what is under them and work towards healing. In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Donna Moala is joined by two incredible women she is fortunate to call both colleagues and dear friends: Lauren Dry , founder of RISE , and Lieve De Lint , psychologist, educator, and head...

What happens when two passionate educators combine music, movement, storytelling and play to help kids learn? In this beautiful conversation, Donna Moala sits down with Sarah and Manny Kechayas, educators, musicians, and the creators behind Pevan & Sarah , to talk about how they went from primary school teaching and working out of their garage to becoming one of Australia’s most loved educatio...

If you are a parent wondering whether @Roblox is safe for kids, this conversation is a must watch. In this episode, Donna Moala sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Roblox’s Global Head of Parental Advocacy, to unpack Roblox’s biggest child safety update yet,  including the launch of Roblox Kids (ages 5–8) and Roblox Select (ages 9–15). Australia is the FIRST country to receive these new safety...

If your child is hitting, yelling, refusing, or melting down, this conversation will completely shift how you see their behavior. In Part 2 of this powerful episode, parenting expert Gen Muir, founder of @connectedparentingau joins Donna Moala to break down what’s really going on beneath “bad behaviour” and why boundaries are not about control, but safety. You’ll learn: Why anger is often a “bodyg...

Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when you know the kind of parent you want to be, but at the moment, your reactions do not match. In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with Connected Parenting founder and expert @GenMuir to unpack what’s really happening beneath challenging behaviour, for both kids and parents. Together, they explore: – Why...

Parenting today isn’t just busy, it is overwhelming. In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Georgie Dent , CEO of @theparenthood , to explore why modern parenting feels harder than ever before. From parenting burnout and mental load to the rising cost of living, lack of support, and unrealistic expectations,  this conversation dives deep into the real...

In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Global Head of Parental Advocacy at @roblox , to unpack one of the biggest concerns modern parents face, keeping kids safe online without fear-based parenting. With over 15 years in digital safety, Dr. Elizabeth shares what’s really happening behind the scenes at Roblox, from advanced AI moderati...

Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when you are exhausted, triggered and trying not to yell. In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala, a Certified Sleep Specialist & Conscious Parenting Coach sits down with Dominique Fletcher ( @heldbydominique ) a nurturing coach that supports women with overwhelmed souls, to help them explore how nervous system...

⚠️ 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...