The Juggling Act

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel Wilson and Sarah Marie Fahd talk about Paris Hilton's memoir 'Paris: The Memoir'. They're also joined by Kidspot editior Charlotte Willis who reveals the big stories trending that week. Have things to say about this episode? Join  our Facebook group  and share your thoughts! Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via  @thejugglingact...

Japan has lifted restrictions around wearing masks, but people have forgotten how to live life without them. One thing people are realising they have forgotten is how to smile, with more and more people taking up Smile Education classes.  Have things to say about this episode? Join  our Facebook group  and share your thoughts! Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via  @th...

Yumi Stynes is a mum of four, podcaster, presenter and the co-author of the fabulous ‘welcome to’ series, written alongside the OG Dolly Doctor. Her latest book is called WELCOME TO SEX, and she’s here in the studio to talk all about it.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts! Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @theju...

Kidspot Lifestyle Editor Leah Goulis joins Mel and Sarah Marie to chat about the stories that got the most clicks on Kidspot this week. Today they're chatting about going from one child to two, how often you should be refreshing your first aid knowledge and the magical Kmart jeans that have taken Australia by a storm. Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the chat on our F...

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Sarah Marie are chatting about the Chrissy Teigan trolls that just won't stop, the wildest celebrity baby announcements and the Perth mum who has the job that we all want. Have things to say about this episode? Join  our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @thejugglingactpodcast   S...

Scott Stuart is a dad and the author of a whole bunch of children’s books including My Shadow is Pink. On this episode of The Juggling Act, he chats to Mel and Jules about the importance of empowering our children and how to teach them that sometimes our brain isn't always right. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts! Want to see more of Mel and Jul...

Kidspot Parenting Editor Nama Winston joins Mel and Sarah Marie to chat about some of the stories that had everyone riled up this week. They break down a list of the top 10 Aussie influencers, the strange behaviour we see at school pickup and the neighbour who helped a mum realise that her baby wasn't getting the care they needed. Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the...

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Sarah Marie are talking about the state that's making feminine hygiene products free for everyone, the very personal story shared by Annastacia Palaszczuk in the wake of an investigation into Queensland's hospitals and a 108-year-old woman's secrets to a long life.  This episode of The Juggling Act contains discussions around miscarriage and pregnancy l...

Star of the stage Lucy Durack has played Glinda in WIcked and Elle in Legally Blonde on stage in Australia, but now the mum-of-two has turned her hand to tech. Lucy and her co-founder Elise have created a new app called Hey Lemonade which serves up short pep talks from psychologists and award-winning Aussie writers to help us deal with the stresses of the day. Have things to say about this episode...

Kidspot Editor Charlotte Willis joins Mel and Jules to chat about some of the stories that had everyone talking over the week that was. This week they're talking about one family's unconventional approach to swearing, Jennifer Anniston's natural greys and the worst kid clean-ups we've ever had to do.  Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group fac...

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules catch up on the latest from the Royal family, the French government's new ban on 'sharenting' and the beige flag trend that has taken TikTok by a storm.  Have things to say about this episode? Join  our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @thejugglingactpodcast See omnystudio....

Jaimie Bloch is a child psychologist with MindMovers Psychology, but she’s also a mum herself and has six strong rules that she's instilling in her children. Mel and Jules join her in the studio to chat about their non-negotiables as parents, and how to raise your children to be good humans.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts! Want to see more o...

Kidspot Editor Charlotte Willis joins Mel and Jules to chat about some of the stories that have gone viral this week. Today they're chatting about unaccompanied children on planes, starting a side hustle on your maternity leave and the bride who took offence after she asked for an honest opinion on her wedding dress. Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the chat on our Fa...

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules chat about what Susan Boyle has done with her iconic BGT win, acceptance amongst children and when you can stop bringing a present to kids' parties. They also have a (healthy) debate over whether Firefly Lane is worth the hype. Have things to say about this episode? Join  our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jul...

Podcaster and author Sean Szeps is reinventing the rules of parenting, and on today's episode of The Juggling Act, he opens up about how he’s always been drawn towards 'mothering' and what life was like when he thought parenthood was out of the question for a gay man. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts! Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can...

Kidspot Editor Charlotte Willis joins Mel and Jules in the studio to tackle some of the biggest stories on the website this week. They unpack the Keira Knightley clip that struck a chord with parents everywhere, the kid who was excluded from the birthday cake and how the internet has spawned a new era of ultra-competitive parents. Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the...

On today’s episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules talk about the return of Samantha to And Just Like That, the MP who thinks standard school hours are 'sexist' and a new Gen Z term that we can get behind. Have things to say about this episode? Join  our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @thejugglingactpodcast See omnystu...

Psychologist Justin Coulson is something of an expert when it comes to parenting - he's written books about it, hosted podcasts about it and he's currently co-hosting a second season of acclaimed series Parental Guidance alongside Ally Langdon. On this episode of the podcast, Justin is chatting to Mel and Jules about the new season of Parental Guidance, the most effective parenting style and the w...

Kidspot Lifestyle Editor Leah Goulis joins Mel and Jules in the studio to talk about the stories that got the most clicks this week. They dive into more Bluey fan theories, what to do when your after-school care gets a bit rough and the babysitter that went viral after she posted photos of the children in her care without the parents' consent. Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure...

On today’s episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about Vivid, Kourtney Kardashian's fertility journey and why Gen Z could have healthier marriages than any other generation.  Have things to say about this episode? Join  our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @thejugglingactpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener...

Sheila Verijarasa and her partner Tyson met during lockdown in her 40s, and now the couple are battling fertility issues as they fight to have a baby on documentary series Big Miracles.  On this episode of the podcast, Sheila joins Mel and Jules to talk about falling in love in her 40s, the various fertility challenges she and Tyson have faced along the way and the next step in their journey to ha...

Kidspot Editor Charlotte Willis joins Mel and Jules in the studio to break down the stories that got readers all fired up over the week that was. They dive into the great grape debate, the Victoria Beckham quotes that flew under the radar and all of the biggest online shopping fails they've made over the years. Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook...

On today’s episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are talking all things porn: where it ends up on the internet, how to protect your children when they're innocently scrolling and the genius way that New Zealnd is tackling the problem. Mel also spills the beans on The Little Mermaid premiere and they chat about Rachel Bilson's oh-so-candid recent interview about her sex life.  Have things to s...

Renae Vercoe is a financial planner and the managing director of Money Mode. She’s joined forces with a group of amazing women to hold events around the country designed to help women regain their confidence with their finances and put their lives back together. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts! Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find t...

Mel and Jules are joined by Lifestyle Editor Leah Goulis to talk about the stories that are trending on Kidspot this week, chatting about everything from the cream that could replace Botox to the influencer who decided to mix her meniscus in with her spaghetti bolognese. They also break down the Fifi Box interview that had the internet talking and Jules opens up about her own IVF journey.  Want to...