The Parenting Couch

Becoming a parent is the biggest change that we ever go through. Whilst it can be filled with joy, the perinatal period can come with increased anxiety, depression and other perinatal mental health issues that can often go undetected. Arabella Gibson is the CEO of Gidget Foundation Australia - a not for profit that support expectant and new parents experiencing perinatal depression and anxiety. In...

In this episode of The Parenting Couch podcast, Rachel and Sarah sit down with money guru Tom Haigh from My Money Sorted, who shares his top tips for not only saving money, but how we can use it to set us up for a more comfortable life. Money determines the house we live in, the holidays we go on, the clothes we buy, the meals we make... and our general levels of comfort and stability. But we don&...

Shannon Johnson is a Sydney based personal stylist, speaker, educator, and style expert. Shannon founded Living For Style in 2013 after realising that there was a lack in the market for a stylist specialising in helping busy mums. Shannon empowers women to be the best versions of themselves through 1-on-1 styling services for her private clients as well as through her online learning platform, “In...

This October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and local mum Laura Matrljan has an important message for all women. Laura was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of just 31 years old. She was a regular mum to two young boys, aged 2 and 4 years old, and found an unusual lump during a routine breast check. She shares her story and her important message to all women. Every day, 57 Australians are...

The early years of a little girl’s life will shape your daughter’s future in powerful ways. Maggie Dent, Australia’s queen of common-sense parenting, has investigated the development period from birth to age eight.  In this podcast interview, Maggie shares some amazing insights into what we can do as parents to support our daughters and help them become more resilient and capable. Drawing on nearl...

Do you feel guilty everytime you hand over the iPad so you can get a few things done around the house? Does it drive you mad that your son would rather play Fortnite than build a fort with the neighbour’s kids? Do you fret about how much time your teen spends with social media? Or... are you so wary of technology that you enforce a strict no-devices policy? Do you avoid people and places where you...

Got a fussy eater? Whether you've got a toddler or a teen, feeding kids can be stressful. As parents, we want our kids to eat healthy but we don't want mealtimes to be a battleground! Paediatric dietician Karina Savage is here to help. Does your kid say "no" before you've even pulled dinner out of the oven? In this episode of The Parenting Couch podcast (brought to you by...

Pinky McKay is inspired by her passion to see ‘every mother with a baby in her arms and a smile on her face'. Pinky is one of Australia’s most recognised and respected breastfeeding experts, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and best-selling author of four parenting books. Rachel and Sarah welcomed Pinky onto The Parenting Couch, to share her wonderful advice to n...

Do you want your children to be more resilient? More brave? To not shy away from new situations? Kids are mighty, and they need to believe that they are too! Anxiety is a really normal human experience, and learning how to manage anxiety can strengthen children and teens to become courageous and resilient. In this episode of The Parenting Couch podcast, Karen Young from Hey Sigmund talks through h...

Buying property is the biggest investment you'll ever make, Whether you're looking to buy your first house, upgrade to something bigger or thinking about investing in property,  knowledge is power. The more you know about it, the better you're going to do from it. In this episode of The Parenting Couch podcast, we talk to Henny Stier from OH Property Group, who has been a Buyer&apos...

In the latest episode of The Parenting Couch podcast, Rachel and Sarah talk to Phillip Heath, Head of Barker College, about how to choose a school for your child and why Barker made the transition to fully co-educational in 2022. Choosing a school for your child is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make as a parent. There are many factors to consider… practical considerations like how close it i...

In the latest episode of The Parenting Couch podcast, Rachel and Sarah talk to Alison Brahe Daddo about her incredible journey. For Gen X women, Alison has been a big part of our lives... on the cover of Dolly as we were going through puberty and teen years... and now she is back to support us through that next big life stage of life, Menopause. Once a household name, Alison was much loved nationa...

Got a daughter? Kaz Cooke, Author of Girl Stuff 8-12 years (and many other amazing life-stage books) shares her tips about how to guide your tween girl through body changes, periods as well as inappropriate comments from relatives. Throughout the episode, she emphasises the importance of normalising puberty, and that the experience and timing is different for all girls. And it's all normal. ...

Meet Sarah Levett, co-host of The Parenting Couch podcast. Sarah is a single Mum to her 9-year-old daughter. Sarah has spent much of her life treading the boards in many of Australia’s comedy clubs as a stand-up comic. She's hosted breakfast radio shows in Geelong and Newcastle, and also been on air for Nova 96.9 in Sydney. Recently, she's added marriage celebrant & wedding MC to her...

Meet Rachel Chappell, co-host of The Parenting Couch podcast. Rachel lives on Sydney's upper north shore with her husband and three daughters (aged 7, 10 & 12). She started North Shore Mums Facebook group in 2012, when she moved to the area with lots of questions, but not many local friends to ask. A year later, she decided to take the Facebook group to the next level by launching the Nor...

'A short, wonderfully readable and timely plunge into the ailments of the modern world, salved by deep insights into ancient wisdoms.' - David Leser, Author of Women, Men and the Whole Damn Thing 'A great read... will be warmly welcomed for the insights it offers.' - Abbie Cornish, Actor 'Healing, calming and empowering. Rachael and her work in this world are such a gift.&...

Kabba (Comedian) is a Dad to 4 kids. He tells his story of what happened when he had no choice but to deliver his own baby at home! Captivating and hilarious! You can follow Kabba using the below socials and find out where his next stand up gig is. Facebook: KABBA MK Insta @kabba_mk Insta: @theparentingcouch Facebook: The Parenting Couch Website: www.theparentingcouch.com.au Insta: @talkingalltopi...

This week I am introducing you to the new podcast I have launched with my friend and former radio co-host, Jonno Lis. It is called Talking All Topics. This episode is on homeschooling. The pros, the cons, our thoughts, and everything in between. So many people have had a taste of what it could or would look like after months of online learning! See below for information on both podcasts. Thanks fo...

Having her first baby just before the pandemic began, Actress Belinda Gosbee joins The Parenting Couch to talk about making her own movie and parenting. And then catching covid after being vaccinated. Very open and candid chat. #covid19#vaccine#hollywood#Mumlife To check out Belinda's work www.belindagosbee.com *HELPLINES* Parentline in your state Always ring 000 if in immediate danger or eme...

Sally Hawach joined The Parenting Couch in 2020 to talk about her experience of being pregnant with COVID 19. One of the first people in Australia to contract the virus. She went on to deliver her baby and he is healthy. In fact, he was born with the antibodies. In a very open and honest chat, Sally shares the realities of living with LONG COVID.  Visit Sally and enjoy her business and career as a...

Kimberley Harper has been working with families for over 15 years, primarily with parents and foster carers.  With a background in Psychology (Education and Developmental), Kimberley has worked in family counselling settings, schools, youth services, and training facilitation roles. She has done this in both the government and non-government sectors.  Kimberley developed a passion for specifically...

I have wanted to have my Daughter on for a while now. We finally sat down together and had a chat. She is 8. And the love of my life. I always knew I wanted to be a Mum. I really didn't have an idea  (despite thinking I did) how incredible and challenging it would be. Best gig I have ever had. . :) x Send us a message! #theparentingcouch #theparentingcouchpodcast #parenting #northshoremums #p...

Abi Tucker has graced our screens for over 25 years. She is a Singer, Actor and Presenter. And talks about her latest project-Her Puppet show. She is an amazing Mum to two little girls. Such an open and easy chat with such a talented woman. For those in Sydney you can get tickets here. https://sydneyzoo.com/visit/abi-tucker Send us a message! #theparentingcouch #theparentingcouchpodcast #parenting...

The relationship with your body is so important. And as a parent how you model that is vital. Mine has been a roller coaster. Here is an opportunity to reflect and question this and the impacts. I am always working to show up raw and real so here I am.  Send us a message! #theparentingcouch #theparentingcouchpodcast #parenting #northshoremums #parentingexperts #parentinginterviews

Keen to explore how you balance parenting in 2020. With all the choices, devices, etc. What is better back then?  Send us a message! #theparentingcouch #theparentingcouchpodcast #parenting #northshoremums #parentingexperts #parentinginterviews