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316. Sigourney Cantelo on how burnout led to rehab
22:56||Season 10, Ep. 316What happens when the strong mum finally admits she’s not coping? This week, I sit down with Sigourney Cantelo for one of the rawest conversations we’ve had on the podcast — burnout, anxiety, motherhood, childhood trauma and the pressure women feel to hold everything together while quietly falling apart.We unpack rehab, guilt, shame, repair with our children and the ways our own upbringing can shape how we parent today.Thank you – Care for kids & GroTime For more on Care for kids Instagram: @careforkidsauWebsite: https://www.careforkids.com.auFor more on GroTimeInstagram: @grotimeWebsite: https://infagroup.com.au/pages/grotimeDiscount code: Until 17 July 2026 receive 20% off full priced items at GroTime by using the code: ParentPod20. FollowSigourney Cantelo on Instagram @sigourneycantelo, podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5su7l0yO5Ue0706K2Lzd8q?si=d5ee6e8a23984e75&nd=1&dlsi=5a33db2ce24d4257Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod ShareWe’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
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314. 👄 REAL TALK - Deciding on high school and daycare without loosing your mind
22:54||Season 10, Ep. 314In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re sharing our hot tips and stresses about choosing an education setting – school and daycare. We delve into everything we asked during daycare enrolments. How we researched and choose our current primary schools. What is in the works for high school and why Melbourne is so school obsessed.Thank you – Care for kids & GroTime For more on Care for kids Instagram: @careforkidsauWebsite: https://www.careforkids.com.auFor more on GroTimeInstagram: @grotimeWebsite: https://infagroup.com.au/pages/grotimeDiscount code: Until 17 July 2026 receive 20% off full priced items at GroTime by using the code: ParentPod20. FollowParenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod ShareWe’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
313. Solo ep - How I built a passion into a business generating revenue
10:34||Season 10, Ep. 313Today I'm giving you my key tips to turning your passion into a business. From identifying your customers, over-exceeding on value, building long term partnerships and more. These stepping stone as the foundation for my podcast business and I'm here to share. Tune in to find out more.Note: I'm heading overseas so will be back with solo episodes from 6 August! Find Parenthood at:Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod ShareWe’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
312. Ash Wicks on mental health challenges as a new dad and why it's ok not to be ok
20:15||Season 10, Ep. 312What happens when the milestone life moments, also become your hardest? This week, I sit down with Ash Wicks to unpack the raw reality of the early parenting years — sleep deprivation, mental health, feeling lost and the dark places parenthood can sometimes take us to.We also chat building a business from ordinary family moments, finding joy in the simple things again and what it really takes to pull yourself out of survival mode.Thank you – Care for kids & GroTime For more on Care for kids Instagram: @careforkidsauWebsite: https://www.careforkids.com.auFor more on GroTimeInstagram: @grotimeWebsite: https://infagroup.com.au/pages/grotimeDiscount code: Until 17 July 2026 receive 20% off full priced items at GroTime by using the code: ParentPod20. FollowAsh Wicks on Instagram @jampikeletsParenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod ShareWe’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
311. Melina Sarris & Jono Iaquinto on can we have it all; navigating career after kids
25:43||Season 10, Ep. 311This week I’m joined by Melina Sarris; channel 7 award winning news report and her husband Jono Laquinto to chat all things life behind closed doors.We chat juggling careers whilst parenting 2 young children, staying connected with work while on maternity leave, bounce back pressure, how the couple handle the household responsibilities, career priorities and can we have it all?A big thank you to our episode sponsor Care for Kids; find and compare childcare options today.Care for kidsWebsite: careforkids.com.auInstagram: @careforkidsauOur guestsFollow Melina Sarris on Instagram @melinasarrisFollow Jonathan Laquinto on Instagram @jono_iParenthoodFollow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodShareWe’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
310. 👄 REAL TALK - Our survival guide for school holiday travel
22:57||Season 10, Ep. 310If travelling with kids has ever made you question your sanity… this episode is for you 😮💨✈️This Real Talk episode is basically a survival guide for school holiday travel — packing hacks, flight essentials, jet lag, accommodation non-negotiables and the things we NEVER travel without 👀Also… how many snacks does it actually take to get through a flight with children? Asking for all of us.Thank you – Care for kids & GroTimeWIN - Enter our competition on Instagram @parenthoodpod! The winner will receive $2,900 worth of products including the Mia Nursery Bundle valued at $1900 which includes a cot, 3 drawer chest and mattress thanks to GroTime. PLUS a $1,000 Westfield voucher thanks to Care for Kids. For more on Care for kids Instagram: @careforkidsauWebsite: https://www.careforkids.com.auFor more on GroTimeInstagram: @grotimeWebsite: https://infagroup.com.au/pages/grotime FollowParenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod ShareWe’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
309. Dr Joseph Sgroi on fertility, labour, birth & beyond, your questions answered
25:10||Season 10, Ep. 309This week I’m joined by Dr Joseph Sgroi, a leading Melbourne obstetrician, gynaecologist, fertility & IVF specialist. We’re answering all of your questions when it comes to pre-birth, pregnancy and beyond. We delve into when is the right time to seek external support to help fall pregnant, birth plans, induction, why caesarean rates are climbing in Australia, labour myths and everything in between.A big thank you to our episode sponsor Haakaa.Discount codeFor a limited time receive 10% off at Haakaa using our discount code Parenthood10 valid until 30 June 2026. Check out Haakaa haakaa.co.nz and I’ll pop the details in the show notes.HaakaaInstagram: @haakaanzWebsite: haakaa.co.nzOur guestFollow Dr Joseph Sgroi @drjosephsgroiParenthoodFollow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodShareWe’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.