Parenthood

I received a DM from someone who is dealing with drama and it’s impacting them hugely. It’s all they can think about. Preach – I too struggle to handle drama and managing life. So I took to the mic in this solo ep to give advice including:🎙 The greatest friendship drama I’ve faced and how it almost crippled me🎙 Coming to the realisation that there are friends for a season, reason and lifetime🎙 Why we may need to start re-setting our expectations of people🎙 Why setting boundaries around where we place our energy and how much we invest in relationships is critical for our wellbeingAnd so much more…Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodWe’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.

Brought to you by Toniebox.This week I have Phoebe Simmonds & Kate Casey, co-founders of The Memo; the retail store with the best brands in the babysphere, on the podcast. We chat about:🎙 What made The Memo so successful so quickly🎙 Juggling work and parenthood. The guilt that can come with the two.🎙 Comparison culture and how we navigate it🎙 Relationships and how they change after kidsAnd so much more…Enter our competition to win $300 worth of tonies products (huggable musical storybox) plus $200 to spend at The Memo (the retail store with the best brands in the babysphere). Check out Instagram @parenthoodpod for more details.For more on the Toniebox visit:Instagram: @tonies_anzWebsite: http://tonies.com/Find The Memo on Instagram @fromthememoFind Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodWe’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.

We’ve reached 200 episodes (I can’t believe it!) and we’re reflecting in this solo ep, where I delve into:🎙 Starting the podcast with 0 audience or followers and building it to what it is today🎙 What drives me after 200 episodes🎙 Why celebrating the small moments is critical to our motivation – shout out to my coach Kris (@insideoutwithkris) for her insights here🎙 My greatest insecurities to date and the re-frameAnd so much more …Shout-out to everyone who has tuned in to episodes, followed us on Instagram, watched us on Youtube. To every guest, sponsor and contributor. Parenthood would not be where it is today without every single one of you.To our audience, I feel so honoured to play a small part in your lives. It’s a privilege I don’t take for granted.Find Parenthood on Instagram: @parenthoodpodWe’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.

Brought to you by Toniebox.This week Liv and I are providing our unsolicited advice on a DM that came through from a listener.👄  “At a recent kids birthday party one of the parents got quite drunk… it’s not the first time. Now I’m hesitant having my child in their care – Help!”We chat about:🎙 Leonie’s reflections on 200 episodes of the Parenthood podcast🎙 Melbourne’s school parent party culture🎙 What to do, if we don’t jell with another parent, but our kids love their kids🎙 Are we just judgey?And so much more…Enter our competition to win $300 worth of tonies products (huggable musical storybox) plus $200 to spend at The Memo (the retail store with the best brands in the babysphere). Check out Instagram @parenthoodpod for more details.For more on the Toniebox visit:Instagram: @tonies_anzWebsite: http://tonies.com/Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodWe’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.

Do you find school holidays stressful too?You’re not alone! In this solo episode I chat about how I (try to) manage school holidays whilst working full time, including:🎙 Why my relationship is put under the test during school holidays🎙 Why planning each day of school holidays ahead of time helps my anxiety🎙 How cost of living is impacting our ability to seek the support that we need🎙 Why screen time is in full use during the holidays and no – I feel no guiltAnd so much more…Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodParenthood 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.

Brought to you by Melbourne SkydeckThis week I’m chatting Nat Kringoudis, founder of Melbourne’s #1 women’s natural health clinic, author, podcaster and THE Hormone Revolutionist. Nat’s answering your burning questions including:🎙 “I’m 38 years old, how do I best prepare for menopause?” – Help!🎙 “I had gut issues pre-kids, pregnancy cleared them up, but I’m starting to bloat again” – Help!🎙 “Since pregnancy my hair has fallen out more than ever” – Help!And so much more…Enter the Melbourne Skydeck competition to win a $229 family pass. Check out Instagram @parenthoodpod and see our pinned post to enter.For more on Melbourne Skydeck visit:Instagram: @melbourneskydeckWebsite: https://www.melbourneskydeck.com.au/Find Nat on Instagram @natkringoudisFind Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodWe’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.

Solo episodes are back by hot demand and this week you get an insight into our latest tiff.All about - being bloody home for dinner.Who else struggles to wait for their partner to get home, because you’re starving?Who else counts down the minutes before your partner walks through the door?Who else snacks on crackers and vegemite as you wait?If this is you, you’re not alone!To be let in to the organised chaos that is my life behind closed doors, tune in now.Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodWe’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.

Brought to you by Melbourne Skydeck.This week Liv and I are providing our unsolicited advice on a DM that came through from a listener:👄  “My best friend’s child constantly picks on my child. How do I navigate this so that it doesn’t impact our friendship?”We chat about:🎙 Pros and cons of resolving kids arguments for them🎙 Setting boundaries when it comes to conflict🎙 How friendships can change when we have kids🎙 Experiencing a near drowningAnd so much more…Enter the Melbourne Skydeck competition to win a $229 family pass. Check out Instagram @parenthoodpod for more details.For more on Melbourne Skydeck visit:Instagram: @melbourneskydeckWebsite: https://www.melbourneskydeck.com.au/Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodWe’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.

Ever had a meltdown and nearly missed your plane?In this solo episode I chat about a recent trip to Sydney.But the drama started well before we got on the plane. If you’re looking for a little laugh and an insight into our family drama, this episode is for you.Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodWe’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.