The Juggling Act

Michael Parker is an author and Principal of one of Sydney’s top boy's schools. His book 'Talk with your kids about things that matter' has just been updated after ten years and the types of conversations that we need to have with our kids have really moved on in that time - think social media, pandemics, consent… heavy stuff.  Speaking of big conversations, Mel's son has said th...

Today’s guest has had her small business completely wiped out during the pandemic. Kylie Ostle is the founder of Mum Society - live events for mums with amazing speakers. But it all ground to a halt when Covid hit. She joins us to talk about the impact it’s had on her career and her family. Speaking of getting back up when you’ve been knocked down, Jules and Mel have fallen down...

Today we’re talking with best-selling author Monica McInerney who has turned her hand to writing a kid’s book. She opens up about being stuck in Australia during lockdown and why kids are the toughest critics. Mel has been thinking about whether chemistry or compatibility is more important in a partner and Jules reveals the moment she knew Cam was 'the one'. While travel expert Evie Fa...

In today’s episode, we’re joined by radio host and new mum Ash London whose little man came three weeks early. She ended up recording links for her new podcast as she was rushing out the door to the hospital - preparing for multi-taking mum mode already! As Mel records with a mild hangover from half a bottle of wine at dinner with a friend last night, it got her thinking about alcohol...

Kidspot is running a conception campaign all throughout November called Two Tiny Lines. So each Monday we are joined by a high profile mum who will share their fertility journey with us. Amy Campbell is a business owner and social influencer who spent 7.5 years trying to have a baby and is not pregnant with number 2 from one of her first egg retrievals! Amy runs a business called Bridal Bar, and i...

Today we’re chatting with Professor Catherine Crock from the Royal Children’s hospital about the importance of kindness in our medical system. The stories she tells about the abuse staff cop - particularly from scared parents - is horrifying. Evie Farrell shares how we all need to do a covid clean-up when it comes to our travel. And we've got a fun one for a Friday, the weird things yo...

In today’s episode we’re joined by a first-time mum who opens up about the awkward, lovely and often perplexing world of postpartum...oh the strange things that happen to your body! The massive pads, the leaky boobs, the postpartum poo. Mel and Jules get real about their girl tribe and how that has changed over the years. While Laura Mazza is back with a juicy advice needed question ab...

Kidspot is running a conception campaign all throughout November called Two Tiny Lines, so each Monday we will be joined by a high profile mum who will share their fertility journey with us. This week we're joined by podcast host Zoe Marshall who struggled with stage four endometriosis before finally falling pregnant for the first time. Lauren Patterson joins us to talk about how to overcome toxic...

We’re joined today by writer, feminist & mum Clementine Ford who opens up about losing her mum and becoming a mother herself. Jules and Mel talk about career reinventions, and Evie Farrell is with us to talk family-friendly festivals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode we’re joined by a mum who spent 20 years in the corporate world, before realising she wanted to do something that ‘really mattered’. So she launched a business during Covid to improve the lives of women in developing countries. Jules and Mel open up about the 'aha' moment they had about their bodies. And Laura Mazza is with us with a reader dilemma about blended families. See om...

This episode we're joined by Neighbours and Spreadsheet star Christie Whelan Brown who opens up about her three-year-long fertility battle. Jules and Mel open up about how their hair and skin changed during pregnancy, and Lauren Patterson is with us to explain how the mind + muscle connection can help your workout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are talking emotions! And couldn’t we all use a little help with that after the dumpster fire year 2021 has been… But one thing that makes Jules and Mel feel better is the hugs and gorgeousness from their sons. How bloody good is being a boy mum?! We're also joined by Evie Farrell who shares her experience with failing to read the fine print. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

In today’s episode we’re joined by family therapist Dr Libby Aitken with tips on how to help our kids understand their emotions. Jules and Mel laugh about how our kids find it absolutely hilarious to think about us as kids. And Laura Mazza has an interesting advice needed question about teen sex. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re joined by actor and dad Gyton Grantley who is fighting to end violence against children and opens up about the harsh reality of Melbourne's lockdown with children. We’re also joined by our regular contributor Lauren Patterson with some much-needed advice around anxiety triggers and how to move forward when you feel like you can’t. And Jules and Mel open up about the actual moment you fell in...

Today Jules and Mel are talking bucket lists! They can taste the freedom, want to find out what’s on your dream ‘to do’ list and share their own. We're also joined by an incredible entrepreneur, CEO of Freelancing Gems Fleur Madden, who is with us to talk about career reinventions. And Evie Farrell is back talking travel and whether it's ever okay to take pictures of local kids when you're oversea...

In today’s episode we’re joined by author Polly Marsden on how to talk to your kids about climate change without frightening them. Mel wonders if she's raising entitled kids, and Laura Mazza asks whether banning children from a wedding is a douche act or perfectly acceptable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Natalie Hart was diagnosed with premature menopause at 41, and needed an egg donor in order to have a family. Now she’s written a children’s book to help explain it to her son and other egg donor children. We’re also joined by our regular contributor Lauren Patterson on why overthinking things is such a waste of time. So many of us are guilty of that! And Jules and Mel talk about the celebrity par...

In today's episode, Jules admits she used to be a dating app swipe machine, so Mel is enlisting her and our guest Jana Hocking, the host of the Kinda, Sorta, Dating podcast, to write her profile. Jana joins us with invaluable tips on how to start dating again and the behaviours you need to be wary of. Our regular Friday contributor Evie Farrell is with us to talk about one of the first family-frie...

In today’s episode, we’re joined by a mum who shares the cruel twist around her daughter’s alopecia journey, while Jules reveals she had her own alopecia diagnosis. We’re also joined by our regular contributor Laura Mazza who has an advice needed question from a woman whose boss is trying to dictate who looks after her young son while she works. And Jules shares the hilarious reason why they can n...

Today’s guest is an amazing young woman who is turning her own mental health battle into a sensory box initiative to help our teens. We’re also joined by our regular contributor Lauren Patterson who explains the difference between compound and isolation exercises (We are not even understanding these words right now…). And Mel has been thinking about something a bit sad lately, how we don't recogni...

It’s world mental health awareness day on Sunday, so we’re catching up with author and TedX Speaker Naomi Fryers who shares her story of surviving and thriving as a mother with a mental illness. We’re also chatting with our regular travel guru Evie Farrell who talks about the joy of caravan park holidays. Mel is a total convert. And we asked listeners a big question - what’s the worst thing you ev...

In today’s episode we’re chatting with the gorgeous Natalie Bassingthwaite who opens up about funny childhood nicknames and how she's creating a better future for our kids. We’re also joined by our regular contributor Laura Mazza who has an advice needed question from a woman who is being job shamed by her partner. And Mel is reluctant to say this out loud because she's sure it won’t last long… bu...

In today’s episode we’re joined by author and sporting coach Nathan Parnham on how to provide our kids with some routine while sports are on hold (please come back soon!). We’re also joined by our regular contributor Lauren Patterson who explains why a fitness device can completely change your motivation levels. Anyone else obsessed with closing the rings on their Apple watch (if you know, you kno...

In today’s episode we’re chatting with the host of 'Love it or list it' and dad of three girls, Andrew Winter. This chat is also a good lesson in making sure your shot looks nice before doing a zoom call with a property developer (Mel is still stinging from his barb about her ugly window…LISTING IT, STAT). We’re also chatting with our regular travel guru Evie Farrell who talks about the social med...

In today’s episode we’re chatting with legendary rocker Jimmy Barnes about the inspiration behind his first kid's book (it is super cute). Should we break out into some Khe Sanh or Working Class Man? We’re also joined by our regular contributor Laura Mazza who joins us with an advice needed about seducing your husband. And huge congratulations are in order, because Jules and Cam kept Ollie alive f...