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REAL TALK - Can we have it all? Work travel, meltdowns, toddler tantrums w Leonie & Liv

Season 3, Ep. 40
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In this real talk episode we're talking all things; juggling it all, specifically:


🤯 How we feel about travelling for work


🤯 Solo parenting stints


🤯 Relationship resentment


🤯 The mad juggle of parent life


🤯 Mum & toddler meltdowns and so much more.


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https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/cancelled-podcast/



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