Parenthood

This episode is all about the fight my husband and I had over a container, during the highest pressure cooker time of the day – dinner time. But we all know it’s never just about the container. I hope that this episode makes you feel a little less alone in the chaotic randomness that is life with kids. InstagramFollow 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.

Before the baby arrives… there’s often a whole invisible chapter no one talks about. In this episode, I sit down with a psychologist to unpack the mental health challenges that can show up before birth — infertility, prenatal anxiety, depression during pregnancy… and the quiet shame that can sit alongside it all. Because you can be deeply grateful…and deeply struggling. We talk about:• The emotional toll of trying to conceive• Anxiety that doesn’t magically disappear once you’re pregnant• Why prenatal depression is more common than we realise• How to get support early (without feeling dramatic) If this season of life felt heavier than it “should have”, this conversation is for you 🤍 You are not failing. You are human. A big thank you to our episode sponsors Tommee Tippee. Find Tommee Tippee at:Instagram @tommeetippeeaustraliahttps://www.tommeetippee.com/en-au/ Find Cope at:Instagram @cope.org.auhttps://www.cope.org.au/Ready to Cope guide https://www.cope.org.au/ready-to-copeSelf-checks https://www.cope.org.au/depression-anxiety-and-stress-self-checks  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 theland on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection toland, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re chatting all things intimacy and sex. We asked you how often you’re having sex, when you’re having it and we’re ready to share. We chat, bedtime routine sex handbrakes, feeling touched out, erotic novels, guilt around lack of sex and getting our heads in the clouds. If you’ve ever wondered about other people’s sex lives, this one is for you. A big thank you to our episode sponsors Tommee Tippee and our charity partner The Nappy Collective.Tommee TippeeInstagram @tommeetippeeaustralia - Check out their latest campaign You’ve got this. We’ve got you.https://www.tommeetippee.comThe Nappy CollectiveInstagram @thenappycollectivehttps://www.thenappycollective.com/ FollowParenthood on Instagram @parenthoopodShareWe’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.

At a recent school event, I felt like – was I too much? Too high energy, too loud, too bubbly. Should I have been more reserved? Would I polarise people being too 'Leonie'? In this episode, I delve into my social insecurities and whether what people think of us is really any of our business. InstagramFollow 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.

Giving birth to twins and then getting back to training for the Olympics.It’s not something you see everyday, but Morgan Mitchell is living proof that goals are to be chased.In this chat with Australia’s very own Olympic sprinter Morgan Mitchell (and my ultimate girl crush) we discuss everything from how we can resilience to our children. Balancing our dreams, commitments and parenthood. Why we should always give back. Voms, poonamies and everything in between. A big thank you to our episode sponsors Tommee Tippee and HelloFresh HelloFresh Discount code: Until 16 March use the code PARENTHOOD at HelloFresh for up to $240 off across six boxesInstagram @hellofreshauhttps://www.hellofresh.com.au/pages/inspiration-delivered?c=PARENTHOOD&discount_comm_id=8c02a3c1-ec40-4740-bc20-dff29d2abf16 Tommee TippeeInstagram @tommeetippeeaustraliahttps://www.tommeetippee.com FollowMorgan Mitchell on Instagram @morganmitchParenthood 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.

Nothing tests a marriage, a sibling relationship and your nervous system like homework. One child finishes in 6 minutes.The other is suddenly illiterate. If you’ve ever said “just focus” while questioning your life choices… this episode is for you. We’re unpacking:✨ Why homework hits so hard✨ Why snack + decompression matters✨ When it’s okay to just… skip it Because we’re not raising perfect students. We’re raising emotionally regulated humans.InstagramFollow 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 continuingconnection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re chatting all things working full time and parenting. How do we (try to) juggle it all? We have some hot tips including shared calendars, Sunday admin, getting into a routine, outsourcing, sharing the load, finding your village and more. If you’re keen to improve the juggle (and your sanity), this one is for you. and so much more… A big thank you to our episode sponsors Tommee Tippee and HelloFresh.  CompetitionWin $1,030 in prizes from our episode sponsors Tommee Tippee and HelloFresh, see the post pinned to our Insta grid (@parenthoodpod) to enter the competition! Competition ends 9 March 2026. Tommee TippeeInstagram @tommeetippeeaustraliahttps://www.tommeetippee.com HelloFreshInstagram @hellofreshauhttps://www.hellofresh.com.au/pages/inspiration-delivered?c=PARENTHOOD&discount_comm_id=8c02a3c1-ec40-4740-bc20-dff29d2abf16 FollowParenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Episode with Sam & Snez Woodhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4xY6kB5HwYsRBjkssfMVtN?si=c2dd563753ab4199 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 toland, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

This week’s solo episode is all about how I (try to) discipline my kids. I reflect on whether yelling is worth my energy or time and does it have the impact I was hoping for. Whether reward systems actually work and how I’m using them to instil positive habits. Why mapping out the day and key activities ahead of time has been a game-changer. Whether bribery is a necessary evil, why empty threats are so easy to give and so much more. If you’re keen to get your kids to do what you want them to do – or try to – this  one is for you. InstagramFollow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod ShareWe’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of theland on which we work and live, and recognise their continuingconnection toland, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past,present and emerging.

This week I’m chatting to Tiff Hall & Ed Kavalee about how they juggle it all, including:🎙 The pressure of the ‘bounce back’ culture - and why Tiff is all about ‘bouncing forward'🎙 Realisations around career ambition vs reality, when you’re a new parent🎙 Why telling your kids to ‘ask you anything’ and you’ll find the answer, isn’t always a clever move🎙 The Amazing Race recapand so much more…A big thank you to our episode sponsors iL Tutto & Healthy Life.Healthy Life - Discount codeInstagram @healthylifeauhttps://www.healthylife.com.au/discover/baby-kids-saleGet up to 40% off across pre-conception, pregnancy, baby, toddler and kids essentials during the Healthy Life Bump to Bub sale.AND for our Parenthood Pod community use the code PARENT20 at checkout to receive a further 20% off both full price and already reduced sale items.Offer ends 2 March 2026.iL Tutto - Discount codeInstagram @iltuttohttps://www.iltutto.com.au/Receive 20% off on full priced items by using the code parent20 at checkout.Disclaimer: The discount excludes already discounted items, furniture packs and gift cards.Offer ends 2 March 2026.FollowTiff Hall on Instagram @tiffhall_xoEd Kavalee on Instagram @therealedkavaleeParenthood 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.