The Juggling Act

On today’s episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are talking about all the things that had the internet up in arms this week. They deep dive the bride who's wedding menu was a little on the clean side, the trolling on Jules' FIGUR campaign and the 40th birthday present that strayed from tradition. Have things to say about this episode? Join  our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want t...

The incredible Candice Warner joins Mel and Jules in the studio today to talk all things the juggle when your husband plays cricket for Australia. She also dives into why now feels like the perfect moment to step into the spotlight again, how she has approached telling her children about her past and how often she washes her sheets...  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group...

Mel and Jules are joined by Kidspot Editor Charlotte Willis to chat about the stories that got people talking this week. Today they're chatting about the $50k birthday party Roxy Jacenko has thrown for her son, all the foods that traumatised us as kids and the Pink interview that made every working mum feel seen. Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the chat on our Facebo...

On today’s episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are talking all things coronation, the terrifying new way that scammers are using AI and the Ben Affleck interview that has everyone's knickers in a twist. They also respond to Abbie Chatfield's claim that the way mothers parent their sons is 'gross'.  Have things to say about this episode? Join  our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Wan...

Dr Ali Walker is a connection scientist and the author of a fascinating new book called Click or Clash, which is all about connection types and how they impact our relationships. She joins Mel and Jules in the studio to tell them 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...

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 Bridgerton to Brooke Shields. They also chat about the woman whose carbonara TikTok broke the internet this week, and share the secret to the perfect pasta sauce (spoiler: buy it in a jar)...  Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure...

On today’s episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules chat Kyle Sandilands' wedding guest list, the country town that's calling for a curfew for kids and the powerful new Dove campaign that has broken viewers' hearts.  You can sign the petition here: https://www.dove.com/uk/stories/campaigns/kids-online-safety.html   Have things to say about this episode? Join  our Facebook group and share your th...

On this episode, Mel and Jules are joined by paediatric allergist Kirsten Perrett to talk about how allergies develop in children and how we can combat them.  You can purchase the The Allergy Friendly Family Cookbook here.   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 @thejugglingactpodca...

Mel and Jules are joined by Kidspot Editor Charlotte Willis to chat about the stories that got people revved up this week. Today they're chatting about a mum’s genius McFlurry hack, why one woman won’t share her lottery winnings with her husband and the three things a kindy teacher would never do with her own kid.  Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the chat on our Face...

On today’s episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules chat about the return of the world's most annoying song, Nick Cannon and his many baby mamas and the "body shaming" moment in Bluey that has parents up in arms.  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...

Mel and Jules are joined by Kidspot Editor Charlotte Willis to chat about the stories that got everyone talking this week. In this episode, they're talking about Jamie Oliver's vow renewal, post-natal care around the world and the things our parents did that would lead to a call to social services today.  Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group...

On this episode, Mel and Jules are joined by child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Lisa Myers to talk about a topic that’s often taboo amongst parents - smacking. 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 for privacy information.

On today’s episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are talking about a dangerous new trend amongst tweens and teens, the first self-service bar in Sydney and the parents who are determined to keep their kids off mobile phones until they turn 14.  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 TikT...

Kat Clarke joins Mel and Jules in the studio to talk about life after being named as TikTok Creator of the Year. They talk about how she went viral on TikTok, her relationship with her two daughters and the reality of being a full-time content creator.  You can hear more from Kat on her podcast Basically Besties .  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoug...

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 drink our kids are obsessed with to a TikTok theory on male-female friendships. Jules also gives us a bit of insider intel on what really happened with Kerri-Anne Kennerly on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!  Want to share your thoughts...

On today’s episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are unpacking the complicated story of a Spanish actress who is having her dead son's baby, Khloe Kardashian using her son for views and the French minister who is in hot water after posing for Playboy.  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 o...

Award-winning educator Michelle Mitchell has authored a new parenting bible on a part of childhood development that is often overlooked: the tween years. In today's episode of The Juggling Act, she joins Mel and Jules in the studio to talk about how to navigate this difficult 'in between' stage as a parent and how to support our kids during a very confusing time.  You can purchase Michelle's book...

In this episode, Mel and Jules are joined in the studio by Kidspot's Parenting Editor Nama Winston. Today they talk the perfect age gap between kids, the three different kinds of 'mum' friends and all the weird little things we thought meant you were 'rich' growing up. Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejugglingactpo...

On today’s episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules discuss why Heidi Klum’s April Fools joke has been labelled ‘cruel’, why Elon Musk can’t just call his kid Jane, share their thoughts on Celeste Barber’s new comedy series Wellmania and discover how grotty they are when it comes to the frequency of washing their towels. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share yo...

Susie Burrell is one of Australia’s leading dieticians, and today she joins Mel and Jules in the studio for some practical and balanced advice around feeding our kids. They talk about loading up a lunchbox that they will actually eat, how to get little ones to try new food and the best ways to manage treats.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts! W...

Mel and Jules are joined by Kidspot Editor Charlotte Willis to chat about the stories that got everyone talking this week. In this episode, they're talking about a tooth fairy that left a little too much under the pillow, a movie that is being held responsible for teen suicide and the role in her staff that Kate Middleton just can't fill. Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you j...

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules chat about the Martha and Michael video that got everyone talking, the school principal who has stepped down over a naked statue and why you should consider taking up Swedish death cleaning.  Have something to say about the episode? Join the conversation via our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejugglingactpodcast . Want to see more of The Jug...

Viral sensation Joe Wicks is in the studio today to talk about his long road to success, bringing people together during the pandemic and how moving your body can make a massive impact on your mental health. 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...

Mel and Jules are joined by Kidspot Lifestyle Reporter El Katelaris to talk about some of the clickiest stories from the week that was. On this episode, they're diving into PMDD and tacking period pain, what you might not know about your Frank Green water bottle and Gwyneth Paltrow's crazy diet.  Want to share your thoughts on the episode? Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook...

In this special episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are joined by Helen Perrottet to talk about life as a mum-of-seven while juggling all the craziness that comes with her husband being the NSW Premier. In this incredibly candid interview, Helen chats about everything from stepping back from her high-powered job as a lawyer to the reality of staying calm as a mother when all eyes are on you...