Practicing Mums

This week's conversation is all about the reality of running a business while raising young children. After asking our Instagram community what they wanted to know about motherhood and business, we sat down to answer your questions honestly. We chat about taking the leap into business, balancing work with family life, the emotional weight of leadership, why running a business can feel surprisingly...

In Part 2 of our sleep series, Althea and Nadia explore the many different approaches families take when it comes to supporting sleep in young children. Drawing on both research and their experiences as a paediatric OT, psychologist and mums, they discuss why sleep is not one-size-fits-all and how factors such as age, temperament, sensory needs and family values can influence sleep. This episode e...

Navigating Sleep in the Early Years Sleep is one of the most common topics parents ask us about, and for good reason. In this episode, Nadia and Althea unpack the science of sleep in the early years, exploring everything from circadian rhythms and melatonin to bedtime routines and sleep hygiene. They discuss why sleep needs vary from child to child, practical strategies that may support better sle...

This segment is all about travel tips when travelling with young children. After recently returning from her family's first international holiday with two little ones, Althea joins Nadia to share the highs, the challenges and the lessons they learnt along the way. Together, they chat about what helped make travelling with kids more enjoyable, including expecting change, making the most of overnigh...

How Do We Help Kids Thrive in Sport Without Burning Out? | With Lara Perret, Founder of MaxFit What does it look like to support children in high-level sport while protecting their wellbeing, confidence and love of movement? In this episode of Practicing Mums, we sit down with Lara Perret, founder of MaxFit and mum of four, to talk about the realities of raising children involved in competitive sp...

In this episode, Nadia shares the story of becoming a mum through two homebirths. From preparing for birth and navigating the unknowns of labour to welcoming her babies into the world and adjusting to life postpartum, this is an honest and heartfelt conversation about motherhood, identity, and the early years of parenting.

We’re kicking off Practicing Mums by sharing a little about who we are, how we got here, and what inspired this podcast. From motherhood and business to friendship, chaos, and lessons learned along the way, this episode is a relaxed conversation to help you get to know us.