Best Leonie Akhidenor Podcasts (2024)

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Solo Ep - Dealing with jet lag, fussy eaters & can I trust an international babysitter? 17:28

22d ago17:28

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Answering all of your burning questions about travelling with kids in general. Including: 🎙 How to deal with jetlag 🎙 How to deal with fussy eaters 🎙 Travel cot, travel prams, are they necessary? 🎙 My experience with international babysitters And so much more… Follow Parenthood on insta @parenthoodpod Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional …

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SOLO Ep - Tips on flying international with kids 8:07

29d ago8:07

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Answering all of your burning questions on flying with children. Including: 🎙 Plane accessories I couldn’t live without 🎙 Entertaining kids on a plane 🎙 How many snacks to pack 🎙 Getting kids to sleep on a plane And so much more… Follow Parenthood on insta @parenthoodpod Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which…

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150th episode - Q&A with my hubby Jules; how we stay connected, cost of living crisis, delegating household duties & more 32:08

1M ago32:08

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We are celebrating our 150th episode with a special guest on the pod; my hubby Jules. We are answering your red hot questions, including: 🎙 What we (and most couples) fight about 🎙 How to stay connected as a couple 🎙 How we segregate household duties 🎙 How to best navigate the cost of living crisis And so much more… Follow Parenthood on insta @pare…

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SOLO Ep - Travelling with kids - What to pack and what I couldn't live without 27:01

1M ago27:01

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Ep 149 – I’ve had a heaps of DM’s about travelling with kids, so this is part 1 of our 3 part mini series. In this episode I share: 🎙 Carry on luggage - what to take and how exactly I packed our bags 🎙 Items I could not live without when travelling 🎙 How to prepare kids for long international flights 🎙 How many snacks did I take, are travel cots ne…

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SOLO Ep - The time I arrived home; reflections on my time in the US flying solo 10:54

2M ago10:54

10:54

So I’m home and here to fill you in on my thoughts and reflections including: 🎙 Do we hang on too tightly as mums? 🎙 Thoughts on delegating and sharing the load 🎙 Feedback from a mother’s group about drowning in the mental load 🎙 How my children went during my time away, did my preparation work? And so much more… Follow Parenthood on insta @parenth…

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Leonie Akhidenor on CNBC's Bloom Health Club; family dynamics & personal well-being 27:53

2M ago27:53

27:53

In my last episode I spoke all about my experience with being at CNBC TV and also recording a podcast with them. This week’s episode is the podcast that we recorded. Sit back and enjoy (and DM me on your thoughts on whether you think my voice is husky or A-OK…) Follow Parenthood on insta @parenthoodpod Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional…

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SOLO Ep - The time I lost my voice hours before being on US CNBC Day-time TV 23:57

2M ago23:57

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I just got back to NYC from Florida and I’m excited to give you updates. I spent the day in Florida filming on day time TV and speaking all things parenthood. It would only be fair that I immediately jump on the pod and fill you all in on my behind the scenes thoughts. So this is another unfiltered episode where I chat all things: 🎙 Having no voice…

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SOLO Ep - The time I spoke to parents on the streets of NYC and what they told me 12:30

2M ago12:30

12:30

I’m in NYC and bringing you updates from a day of walking the streets speaking to parents. Yes, team, just me, a microphone and videographer tapping randoms on the shoulder and asking them to go deep. In this episode I spill the tea on: 🎙 The most common theme that US parents spoke about 🎙 Thoughts on patience and releasing expectations as parents …

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SOLO Ep - The time I was in New York; thoughts on race, privilege and stereotypes 20:27

2M ago20:27

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I’ve made it to the big apple and what a destination it is. So I’m sharing my observations when it comes to the fine city of New York including: 🎙 Observations on homelessness and personal security 🎙 Nannies out in full force and US maternity leave observations 🎙 Police enforcement and racial stereotypes And so much more… Follow Parenthood on insta…

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A Conversation with Clare Wood - Money Mentor 31:54

3M ago31:54

31:54

My guest on this episode is the Money Mentor with the money gun, Clare Wood. Clare is a CPA, but she’s not your average bean counter, she uses her money-making mentoring powers for good. Clare empowers business owners to create their most profitable businesses and a lifestyle that lights them up. Clare and I share what it is to be a mum, partner an…

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SOLO Ep - The time I went to Austin Texas 11:44

3M ago11:44

11:44

It’s another day in sunny Austin Texas and I have so many observations. So in this episode you’ll get my (unfiltered) thoughts on this really everything on my mind including: 🎙 Where are all of the cowboy hats and boots? 🎙 Observations on the republican state including abortion laws 🎙 Some success on the US media opportunity front And so much more……

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SOLO Ep - The time my bladder nearly burst at US customs 16:39

3M ago16:39

16:39

Ok team, so I’ve just arrived in Austin Texas and what a whirlwind it’s been already. My trip here was truly eventful and I’m (oversharing) on what happened behind the scenes including: 🎙 Can you take a paperclip and tongue scrapper on an international flight? 🎙 Has anyone else tried the tequila + sleeping pills combo (..do not recommend) 🎙 Public …

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SOLO Ep - The time I left on a solo trip to the US; preparing the kids & myself 14:07

3M ago14:07

14:07

Welcome to the first episode from our Parenthood On Tour series. I’m giving you updates from the day before I leave for the US on my solo trip, chatting about: 🎙 How I’m preparing my kids for my trip away 🎙 The mum guilt that is SO real 🎙 My goals and challenges with media opportunities in the US And so much more… Follow Parenthood on insta @parent…

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REAL TALK – A day in the life + Parenthood is going global 32:46

4M ago32:46

32:46

Brought to you by @bambimini.co This is our final episode before our mini break. We are answering our audience’s top question; how is everyone juggling it all? We certainly are no experts and we drop balls all the time, but in this Real Talk episode we discuss: 🎙 Leonie’s solo trip to the US, preparing the kids and taking her mic with her 🎙 What ou…

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REAL TALK – Our 20 yr high school reunion + reflections from our teens 30:03

4M ago30:03

30:03

Want to know what we were like in high school? Well Liv and I just had our 20 year reunion and are sharing all the tee, including: 🎙 Our high school personalities and yes we were as cool as you think… 🎙 What we’ve learnt from our parents way of parenting 🎙 Msn messenger, Linx Africa, passion pop reflections 🎙 Debating meetings sponsored by Woodstoc…

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Q&A with Dr Golly; fussy eaters, screen time, relationship challenges, welcoming a second child (part 2) 27:54

4M ago27:54

27:54

Brought to you by Bambi Mini Co. This week I’m chatting with Dr Golly and he is answering your burning questions including: 🎙 Why the early years of parenting can be tough on relationships 🎙 How to navigate fussy eaters 🎙 Why screen time isn’t all that bad 🎙 How to empower toddlers when baby number 2 arrives And so much more… For more on our episod…

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Q&A with Dr Golly; preparing for kids, overcoming mental health challenges, tantrums (part 1) 31:00

4M ago31:00

31:00

Brought to you by Bambi Mini Co. This week I’m chatting with Dr Golly and he is answering your burning questions including: 🎙 How we can best plan for kids 🎙 Overcoming mental health challenges as parents 🎙 Why my 4 year old’s tantrums were worse than the terrible 2’s and 3’s 🎙 How Dr Golly felt when he first became a dad And so much more… For more…

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REAL TALK – Our thoughts on female violence and gender inequality 27:07

5M ago27:07

27:07

Brought to you by @elan.houseofwellness. This week we lend our voices to the many people who are speaking up about female violence. We discuss: 🎙 Our thoughts on media reports re female violence 🎙 What more we think needs to be done and 🎙 How gender inequality as playing out in organisations 🎙 What we can do to shift the needle, as mother’s to boys…

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MOTHERS DAY w Steph Claire Smith – How I get my sexy back as a mum, handling conflict & rejection (part 2) 23:30

5M ago23:30

23:30

Brought to you by Elan House of Wellness. Back by popular demand, this week it’s part 2 of our conversation with Melbourne mum and Kic co-founder Steph Claire Smith. We answer your questions including: 🎙 Low sex drive since becoming a parent 🎙 Inequality when it comes to the household 🎙 Handling endless business rejection 🎙 Hustle vs rest And so mu…

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MOTHERS DAY w Steph Claire Smith – Regaining my sense of self, violence against women, business (part 1) 30:19

5M ago30:19

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Parenthood Mother's Day Special - Brought to you by Elan House of Wellness. Back by popular demand, this week to celebrate Mother’s Day we are chatting with Melbourne mum and Kic co-founder Steph Claire Smith. We go deep and discuss: 🎙 Steph’s current focus on inner work, authenticity and blocking out other’s expectations 🎙 Thoughts on violence aga…

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Struggles to conceive baby no. 2, relationship counselling & work juggle w Bobby Clark + Steven 39:45

5M ago39:45

39:45

Episode 127 - This week I chat with well-known Melbourne artist Bobby and business owner Steve to discuss what their relationship looks like behind closed doors. The couple are so open and raw about some of the real challenges they’ve faced including: 🎙 A journey to conceive baby number 2 🎙 The challenges when juggling business and parenthood 🎙 How…

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5 Powerful Marketing Tips for Small Businesses to Skyrocket Your Success 14:20

5M ago14:20

14:20

In today's solo episode, I take you through the five key elements you must clearly define for effective small business marketing. Did you enjoy this? Please let me know on Instagram. ~ Jane xx Click here for the show notes.

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REAL TALK - A 48 hour argument over not making the bed + growing apart from our partners 21:46

5M ago21:46

21:46

This week we’re going airing our dirty laundry, about what we disagree on behind closed door. We spill the tea on: 🎙 A 48 hour Mexican stand-off in Leonie’s household 🎙 Who waves the white flag first in an argument? 🎙 A call-in from a listener re growing apart from her husband 🎙 Why fighting means we’re communicating and passion means we care And s…

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Everything you need to know about prams w Emily Stone co-founder Babybee 44:29

6M ago44:29

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This week I chat to Emily Stone, co-founder of BabyBee. Emily answers all of your pram questions and delves into her own personal struggles with juggling parenthood and work. We chat about: 🎙 Emily’s personal challenges with running an international business whilst being a mum 🎙 What do we look for when shopping for a new pram? What accessories do …

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SOLO EP - Life update & lessons from a therapist 22:30

6M ago22:30

22:30

This episode is a solo chat filling you in on my house move, reflections on burnout and extensive mental load and how I'm approaching the year to date. Follow Parenthood on insta @parenthoodpod and if you love the pod please rate us and share us with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work an…

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REAL TALK - All the scope on Leonie’s home purchase 22:39

6M ago22:39

22:39

After 2 years of searching for the right property, I bought a family home! During this Real Talk episode, Liv and I discuss all the tea on the house purchase, including: 🎙 The 2 year buying experience 🎙 Why I used a buyer’s advocate 🎙 The anxiety riddling auction 🎙 Home improvements and DIY curtain & blind options And so much more… Thank you to our…

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Navigating life’s challenges with Amelia (The Midwife Mumma & Ambrose) 20:29

7M ago20:29

20:29

This is part 2 of our conversation with Amelia (@themidwifemumma) and husband Ambrose. See episode 127 for part 1. In this chat we delve into: 🎙 Navigating an unexpected death as a parent 🎙 House renovations 🎙 The most stressful year of the couple’s life 🎙 Whether they are done at 4 kids And so much more… Thank you to our episode sponsor Gaia. Webs…

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When we hit breaking point w Amelia (The Midwife Mumma) & Ambrose 27:56

7M ago27:56

27:56

So excited to bring you this episode with Amelia (@themidwifemumma) and husband Ambrose. Most well known for her expertise on sleep and all things baby, Amelia is well loved across Australia for her raw and honest content. The couple don’t hold back in this exclusive interview delving into: 🎙 Sex and what keeps their relationship alive after nearly…

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REAL TALK – We’re school mums now + Stranger danger chats w our toddlers 27:04

7M ago27:04

27:04

Real Talk is back and our kiddos have started prep and kinder this year. So Liv & I chat about what it’s really like to be school mums, including: 🎙 Handling separation anxiety 🎙 Using roll-play to get your kids to listen to you! 🎙 School parent clicks & finding your crew 🎙 Lunch box tips + bribing with chocolate And so much more… Follow Parenthood…

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Prioritising you with or without kids w sisters Krystal (House of Harvee) & Steph 54:08

7M ago54:08

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Episode 125 - This week I chat with sisters Krystal (@houseofharvee) & Steph, well known via social media for their insane fashion, vibrant personalities and always on point design aesthetic . We delve into: 🎙 How being brought up in a single parent household shaped them 🎙 Steph’s life updates on egg freezing, dating and advice to other single wome…

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REAL TALK - Part 2: Our biggest lessons from 2023 + Ins & Outs + Summer break tea 25:54

8M ago25:54

25:54

Ep 124 – Bringing you part 2 of last week’s conversation and delving into Liv’s Ins and Outs for 2024, specifically: 🎙 Doom scrolling, can you relate? 🎙 Are we people pleasing again this year? 🎙 How to better navigate the work/ family juggle 🎙 Is bad wine just cheap wine? And so much more… Follow Parenthood on insta @parenthoodpod Parenthood Podcas…

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REAL TALK - Part 1: Our biggest lessons from 2023 + Ins & Outs + Summer break tea 30:27

8M ago30:27

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Ep 123 - Our Real Talk segment is back! Because we had SO much to discuss, this is part 1 of a 2 part conversation. We chat about: 🎙 Our summer holidays and was it really a holiday? 🎙 Burnout and the beauty in the breakdown 🎙 Am I living the way I want to, what needs to change? 🎙 A heart breaking reality check for Leonie And so much more… Thank you…

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Experiencing miscarriage, hyperemesis and loss as a new parent w Gary & Madi Rohan 40:37

8M ago40:37

40:37

We're back for season 8! Episode 122 - Sponsored by @babybeeprams; award-winning designer prams & baby essentials. This week I chat with Geelong Cat premiership player Gary Rohan and his wife Madi about their conceiving and pregnancy journey to date. We delve into: 🎙 Experiencing a miscarriage and the loss of a newborn 🎙 Living with a mum with Hunt…

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BONUS EP: Leonie is on the Growing Pod; Q&A with Beth Ryan 46:15

9M ago46:15

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I am on the Growing Podcast. -- In today’s episode of Growing, host Beth Ryan is joined by relationship and parenting coach Leonie Akhidenor to discuss the challenges couples face in their relationships after having kids. Drawing on questions and concerns submitted by their online community, they explore topics such as the mental load, communicatio…

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BONUS EP: Leonie on KicBump w Steph Claire Smith "Is it normal to resent your partner during the newborn phase?" 34:55

9M ago34:55

34:55

Bringing you an episode where I was a guest on KicBump. -- You’re exhausted from feeding all night and your partner is playing golf. If you’re currently in the depths of the newborn phase, and resenting your partner for going back to their normal life, you’re not alone. Mum of two, relationship coach, and host of the ‘Parenthood’ podcast Leonie Akh…

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What to expect from the tween years w Olivia White (House of White) 29:22

10M ago29:22

29:22

Episode 119 – I caught up with to discuss all things the tween years (8-12 years old). We hash out: 🎙The puberty box; what it is and why you’d have one 🎙Social media boundaries 🎙Body image and friendship challenges 🎙Handling the trolls And so much more… To listen to the episode the link is in our bio 🎧 For more on Olivia White visit instagram @oliv…

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REAL TALK - Our kids start prep next year! 27:49

10M ago27:49

27:49

For the last episode of the season Liv and I reflect on the year that was and what’s to come in 2024. We hash out: 🎙 How we’re preparing our kids for school (prep next year) 🎙 How we’re feeling about the next chapter (I’m not crying, you’re crying) 🎙 What made us choose the schools that our kids are going to 🎙 Birthdays, end of chapters, start of n…

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BONUS SOLO EP: Well this year has been a doozy; transitions, burnout, achievements & meltdowns 31:11

10M ago31:11

31:11

So many transitions happening with one kid going into prep next year and the other leaving daycare for ELC. So I took to the podcast to reflect on the year that has been in this bonus SOLO episode. I chat (to myself) about: 🎙 School mum life; my tips and experiences 🎙 Why I burnt out this year 🎙 Why we need to be patient with our goals 🎙 Handling c…

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Do you ever feel like it's groundhog day too? w Zoe Marshall 48:43

10M ago48:43

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Episode 116 - This week I chat to one of my fabulous mentors, Zoe Marshall (@zoebmarshall). We discuss her existential crisis in May and how that has changed her forever. We delve into: 🎙 Feeling ‘meh’ about life and not knowing if we can go on 🎙 Being obsessed with the ‘doing’ and ‘success’ until we reach burnout 🎙 How a health crisis led to refra…

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BONUS Solo ep - 5 years ago I became a parent; lessons & reflections 22:39

10M ago22:39

22:39

A solo chat to myself (and you!) on what I've learnt after 5 years of parenting. To join the conversation follow us on Insta @parenthoodpod Parenthood Pod 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 em…

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REAL TALK - My wife says I'm not pulling my weight, help! 19:10

10M ago19:10

19:10

This week we had a dad DM us, about his wife saying that she does not feel he pulls his weight at home. So the Real Talk gang had a stab at providing some unsolicited advice and hash out: 🎙 How we set expectations in our own households 🎙 How we (try to) share the household tasks 🎙 What we have resentment over in our relationships 🎙 Reaching boiling…

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Are you a Premature Parent too? with Sam Squiers 1:04:39

11M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

I sat down with Sam Squiers, award winning sports presenter and ambassador for the Miracle Babies Foundation to discuss her premature journey. Her daughter Immi was born at 32 weeks. We chat about: 🎙 Sam’s journey with pre-eclampsia 🎙 Sam's harrowing birth story; both Sam and Immi nearly didn’t survive 🎙 Mum guilt and the mixed emotions of being a …

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How do you handle judgement and gender bias w Scott Stuart and Mel 45:26

11M ago45:26

45:26

I’m joined by Scott Stuart and wife Mel to explore our gender bias, judgements and how we can get a handle on them. We delve into: 🎙 Our childhoods and where our bias stems from 🎙 Handling other people’s judgement and opinions 🎙 Encouraging ‘positive’ friendships for our kids 🎙 A productive approach to setting boundaries And so much more… For more …

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Our Premature Journey with Megan Schutt (Australian cricketer) 51:07

11M ago51:07

51:07

Brought to you by WaterWipes™ and the Miracle Babies Foundation. On World Prematurity Day, I sat down with Megan Schutt, Australian cricketer and Miracle Babies Foundation ambassador to chat about her and her wife Jess’ experience when having their daughter Rylee. Rylee was born premature at 28 weeks. We hash out: 🎙 What it’s like to have a high ri…

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REAL TALK - Did you experience the 'panic years' too? 26:39

11M ago26:39

26:39

Real Talk is back and we’re responding to a DM that we received from a 30 year old single woman, who is panicking, because at this age she expected to be married with kids. She asks; what the hell went wrong? So Liv & I reflect on our own panic years and delve into: 🎙 How we felt massive society pressure at 30 🎙 Our journeys to getting married and …

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How couples counselling saved our relationship w Maggie Chretien 33:52

11M ago33:52

33:52

I’m joined by Maggie Chretien (@thepeninsulamumma) to discuss how parenting changed her relationship. As always Maggie is an open book and we delve into: 🎙 6 months without sex 🎙 What they mainly fight about; resentment, inequality and all those fun feelings 🎙 Couples counselling and what it’s really like 🎙 Differing parenting styles 🎙 Do you have …

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REAL TALK - So how are we affording everything? 23:02

11M ago23:02

23:02

Real Talk is BACK! We’re coming in hot with our money hacks, because let’s face it – how is everyone affording everything?! We hash out: 🎙 Money hacks from our audience and own experiences 🎙 How we structure our bank accounts – shout out to The Bare foot Investor 🎙 Consolidating our expenses 🎙 FB budget groups And much more… For more on our episode…

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From surrogacy, to expecting baby number 2 with Ross Andrewartha+ Jack 38:50

12M ago38:50

38:50

I sat down with Ross and Jack (@rossandrewartha) before they head off to the US to meet their second baby, due in a few weeks time! We delved into: 🎙 Their journey with international surrogacy 🎙 Navigating homophobic comments 🎙 How to handle the ‘where’s your mummy’ questions 🎙 Racing to their first child Oli's birth in the US during Melbourne covi…

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REAL TALK - Do you judge? Be honest. 29:35

1y ago29:35

29:35

In this last episode for the season Liv and I are chatting judgement; judgy parents, friends and basically anyone around us, we hash out: 🎙 What we judge people about (don’t judge us!) 🎙 What we feel judged about, particularly when it comes to our parenting 🎙 That guy on the plane who had SO much to say about my kids 🎙 People in the supermarket hav…

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Juggling businesses, competing priorities & sleepless nights w Aliza Carr & Stuart 54:10

1y ago54:10

54:10

This week I’m chatting with Aliza and hubby Stuart about all things life before and after kids. Aliza was based in Sydney when she met Stuart, who was living in South Africa. Their journey to raising a family is so beautiful and unique and we delve into: 🎙 How 2 people from very different cultures and backgrounds make a relationship work 🎙 Navigati…

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