Big Mum Energy

In this end-of-year Big Mum Energy episode, Ali sits down with herself to reflect on 25 things she learnt in 2025 lessons from motherhood, business, relationships, mental health, and life in general. Some are funny. Some hurt. Some should’ve been obvious but absolutely weren’t. Ali unpacks lessons like: ✨ You can love your kids and still need a break ✨ Not everyone deserves access to you ✨ Burn...

This is a different kind of Big Mum Energy episode. In the lead-up to Christmas a season that can amplify joy and grief Ali sits down with her mum for a raw, emotional conversation about loss, resilience, and surviving the unimaginable. Ali’s mum opens up about watching her child die in a tragic water-skiing accident, the devastation that followed, and how she found the strength to keep going not...

This week on Big Mum Energy , Ali is climbing straight up on her soapbox because Christmas is coming, bank accounts are sweating, and the pressure to over-deliver is absolutely cooked. In this episode, Ali dives into: 🎄 Why Christmas doesn’t have to mean maxed-out credit cards and financial stress 🎁 The myth that “big presents = good parenting” 🎮 Kids wanting Roblox, screens, and online everyth...

On this episode of Big Mum Energy , Ali strips it right back and talks about something every mum thinks about but rarely says out loud: mental health, overwhelm, and finally getting the help you need. Yes, it’s still funny. Yes, Ali overshares in the most Ali way possible. But this one hits different because it’s the pep talk every exhausted, overloaded, “I’m totally fine… no actually I’m not” mum...

This week on Big Mum Energy , Ali chats with her 92-year-old Granny , a woman who’s seen it all from chalk dust and cane chairs to smartboards and smartphones. A retired teacher with a heart of gold, Granny shares her beautiful perspective on how education has evolved , what she’s learned from decades of teaching, and why she believes children are precious from the moment they’re born . Together t...

In this episode, I sit down with activist, content creator and fellow Mum Ashy Anne to gently — and honestly — unpack what’s happening in Gaza and why  we as mums  should care. We break it down in a way that’s human, clear, and easy to understand: • why so many families and children are being harmed • why mums around the world are speaking up • what the mainstream media often fails to sh...

On this special episode of Big Mum Energy , Ali chats with one of the youngest storytellers in Australia — five-year-old Ruby , creator of the hit kids’ podcast Hat Business , and her mum Ally , who helps bring Ruby’s magical world to life. Hat Business isn’t about selling hats it’s about big adventures, brave moments, and understanding big feelings . Each episode takes kids on a journey through i...

This week on Big Mum Energy , Ali sits down with Kerry Spina Townsville mum, educator, and the incredible founder of Kids in Harmony a space that was all about emotional wellbeing for children before it was trending on TikTok. Kerry shares how she built a values-based children’s program long before “big feelings,” “mindful parenting,” and “emotional regulation” became buzzwords and how connection,...

This week on Big Mum Energy , Ali gets real about the day she quite literally fell face-first into chaos landing on a star picket, ending up in hospital, and then somehow… going viral. But instead of empathy, the internet did what it does best: judge, shame, and troll . From cruel comments about her weight to strangers making jokes about her pain, this episode dives into what it actually feels li...

In this Big Mum Energy special, Ali gets real with her mum the iconic Aunty Kim and asks her 25 questions before she dies . It’s not morbid. It’s magic. The kind of conversation we all say we’ll have one day, but never do. 😂 And of course… a few brutally honest (and hilarious) answers only Aunty Kim could give It’s raw, funny, emotional, and beautifully human the perfect mix of laughter and lump-...

Ali sits down with Kim Cogo Coghlan , Deputy Mayor of Mount Isa mum, community powerhouse, and all-round legend to talk about what kids’ sport really teaches us. They unpack: ⚽ The good, the bad, and the downright hilarious side of junior sport 🏉 Why showing up on the sidelines matters more than winning 🌟 How sport builds resilience, connection, and confidence in kids (and parents!) It’s real,...

In this Big Mum Energy Special , Ali sits down with her mum and grandma to talk about the heartbreaking story that’s shaken the nation the disappearance of August “Gus” Lamont , the young boy who vanished without a trace in the outback. Through three generations of mothers, this episode explores: 💔 The gut-wrenching fear every parent feels when they hear stories like this 💬 Why stories like Gus’...

This week on Big Mum Energy , Ali dives headfirst into the headlines and no, she’s not holding back. We’re reading the big conversations from Kidspot and beyond, including: Should kids under 16 even be on social media? (and why parents need to stop burying their heads in the sand) Why everyone seems deeply offended over literally everything right now What does 67 actually mean (and should you pani...

It’s an Ask Ali Anything episode which basically means no topic is off-limits and the chaos levels are high. This week, we’re covering: Why “free your flaps” should be the new women’s health slogan The time Ali farted at yoga (and why we need to stop being so bloody uptight about bodies) A few unfiltered words on Charlie Kirk 🚔 And yes… the full story of Ali’s actual arrest (spoiler: it’s as ridi...

It’s Motivational Monday , babes and today we’re talking about one of the best-kept parenting hacks that actually works: teaching your kids how to breathe properly . Yep, turns out breathwork isn’t just for yoga mums in matching activewear. Whether it’s a full-blown meltdown over the wrong colour plate or pre-game nerves before footy, a little box breathing or belly breathing can work wonders. In...

t’s Friday Wine Down and Ali’s pouring a big one. This week’s win? Her mum (aka the ultimate MVP) swooping in to take care of the kids for a whole week while Ali’s away working. Seven days of school runs, packed lunches, and referee duty talk about saving the day. But the whinge? People who cut off their mums, dads, or family over old wounds. Ali’s not talking about toxic situations or self-protec...

If you’ve ever sat in the car crying because you sent your kid to school with a lunchbox full of beige food, this one’s for you. In this episode of Big Mum Energy , Ali dives into Glenn Bousen’s brilliantly honest book There Are Worse Mothers Than You a not-so-gentle reminder that even on your worst days, you’re still a bloody good mum. We talk: 📚 Why mum guilt is baked into motherhood (and how t...

Let’s be honest the witching hour is brutal. The kids are feral, the house looks like a bomb site, and somehow you’re meant to pull off a nutritious family dinner without losing your mind. Enter: the slow cooker . In this week’s Motivational Monday , Ali serves up the gospel of setting it, forgetting it, and actually enjoying your evening without the dinner-time meltdown. We’re talking: 🥘 Why the...

If you’ve ever packed a suitcase for work or booked a trip and immediately felt the mum guilt hit like a freight train this one’s for you. In this episode of Big Mum Energy , Ali gets real about the emotional tug-of-war of being a working mum. We’re talking: 💼 The guilt of chasing career goals while raising kids ✈️ How travel, long hours, and being “away” can leave you questioning if you’re faili...

Kids have zero filter and sometimes what comes out of their little mouths is equal parts hilarious, terrifying, and downright bizarre. In this week’s episode of Big Mum Energy , Ali dives into the weird sh*t kids say , with stories sent in straight from our listeners. We’re talking: 😂 Absolute comedy gold that could rival any stand-up show 🤯 The kind of one-liners that make you question what’s g...

This Motivational Monday , we’re talking yoga for the rest of us the tired, busy, slightly feral mums who don’t have time (or Lycra) for a 90-minute hot girl yoga session. Ali gets real about why she started doing simple stretching not to become a bendy Insta-goddess, but so she could: Pick up the baby without throwing her back out Survive folding washing without groaning like a 90-year-old And ma...

This week’s Friday Wine Down is a tale of two moods: The win — Ali actually smashed out her meal prep like a domestic goddess in activewear (yes, we’re shocked too). The whinge — her poor husband cops it because the kids’ footy team didn’t make the finals… after he sacrificed his evenings, weekends and sanity to coach! So tonight’s toast is going out to the real MVPs : the volunteers. The mums run...

This week on Big Mum Energy , Ali is joined by Kerry Spina Townsville mum, educator and all-round powerhouse for one of the rawest chats yet. Kerry takes us behind the curtain of her cancer journey , the burnout that nearly broke her, and how stress and anxiety became her unwanted daily companions. But this isn’t a pity party it’s the truth about what happens when life throws you every curveball a...

It’s Motivational Monday , and this week’s pep talk is simple but powerful do something for YOU today . Not for the kids, the partner, the boss, or the laundry pile… just for you. Ali shares why mums are experts at putting themselves last, and how flipping that script even for 20 minutes can change your whole mood (and maybe your whole week). We’ll talk: Why self-care gets mistaken for selfishness...

It’s Friday Wine Time and we’re raising a glass to that universal mum truth — we’ll deep-clean the walls, reorganise the pantry, and colour-code the spice rack… all to avoid doing the real to-do list. In this episode, Ali confesses how her week spiralled into a procrastination masterclass, complete with sparkling walls but zero progress on the big-ticket tasks. We unpack: Why procrastination feels...