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Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Bounce Inc. In today's chat we work through an incident at Demi's where she "let downl" Scarlet which resulted in Demi's realisation that she needs to slow down and refocus her engird onto the stuff that matters. We also attempt to figure out a way to get off the devices plus we dive deeper into Mel's underlying anxiety that she wasn't previously aware of and take a harder look at trying to unpack how to conquer Demi's body image post having a...
Published 11/10/24
Published 11/10/24
Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Bounce Inc. We hadn't seen each other in weeks and had plenty to catch up on! But today, we spoke a lot about Mel's underlying anxiety that she thought was "normal" and recently learnt was the probable cause of most of her skin issues (IYKYK). Demi touched on her body image difficulties at the moment however we are very keen to revisit this topic! SHOP MISSTA MISSTA IG MISSTA TT
Published 10/27/24
Todays episode it proudly brought to you by Bounce Inc. Todays catchup is just like catching up with your girlfriends chatting all things about mum life updates! Demi updates us all on Parker's sleep journey and feeding journey! We hear (again) about Archie's naughty behaviour continuing on and Mel gives us an update about her latest trip away with the family! We hope you love the ep!! SHOP MISSTA MISSTA INSTAGRAM MISSTA TIKTOK
Published 10/13/24
Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Bounce Inc and Munched. Use code MISSTA for 20% off munched products! In todays ep we discuss the aftermath of Aaron's episode going live, revealing his childhood abuse and anxiety. Demi retells her nightmare overnight emergency visit and mad dash to Adelaide, plus Demi speaks about how she sleep trained Parker. Mel tells a scary incident of Valerie crossing the road and not listening plus we have some not so great business news! We...
Published 09/29/24
Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Bounce Inc and Munched. Use code MISSTA for 20% off Munched products! We have an amazing chat today with Alison, owner of The Incremental Shift Family Dynamics & Neurodiversity Strategist who helps parents navigate a neurodiversity diagnosis. Alison has built a supportive, safe and non judgemental community where parents can turn in their time of need which she is so proud of. If you or anyone you know has been diagnosed with ADHD...
Published 09/15/24
Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Bounce Inc and Geelong Arts Center "Wonder Children's Festival" We were thrilled to sit down with the very nervous Mardi Dangerfield, who felt very uncomfortable to sit in the hot seat! We didn't know what to expect with this episode as Mardi usually keeps her cards close however she chatted to us about her steep decline in mental health after giving birth to her firstborn son, but only realised years later when she had her second child....
Published 09/01/24
Todays episode is proudly brought to you by The Geelong Arts Center 'Wonder Children's Festival' and Bounce Inc. We were lucky enough to sit down with Amelia O'Brien for a incredibly honest chat about her mental health and how different it is for her behind the scenes of her social media! Amelia lost her son Tommy at 16 weeks which triggered her deep set anxiety to surface through panic attacks and force her to seek professional help. Amelia is navigating through her healthy journey...
Published 08/26/24
Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Bounce Inc and Geelong Arts Center 'Wonder Children's Festival' Use code MISSTA20 for 20% off LBDO products We were to lucky to sit down with Melbourne girl, currently in New York, Rachel Baker, founder of LBDO to chat all things sexual wellness and her mission to create an aesthetically pleasing safe space around the discussion! Rachel gives great advice about your forever changing libido, especially after children and explains ways to...
Published 08/18/24
Today's episode is proudly brought to you by Bounce Inc and Wonder Children's Festival presented by Geelong Arts Centre. TRIGGER WARNING We strongly encourage you not to listen to this episode if you could become distressed hearing from a victim of child sexual abuse. This is a perspective of one person and how he deals with trauma in his life. We acknowledge this is not suitable for everyones healing journey. Aaron also describes in detail suffering from a server anxiety disorder and...
Published 08/11/24
Today's episode is proudly brought to you by Bounce Inc, Geelong Arts Center Wonder Children's Festival. We sat down today with Tully Humphrey, owner of multiple businesses but best known for Tully Lou, activewear brand! Tully is an open book and we loved having her on! She spoke so openly about her adjustments to motherhood, her previous eating disorder and how that affected her mentally with her changing body through pregnancy. Tully spoke in depth about her social media trolls since...
Published 08/04/24
Demi has been feeling very overwhelmed lately and has a good vent about where these feelings are coming from and how having a 4th child has changed her life! Demi also chats about struggling to dress herself at the moment after having Parker and the stress she is putting on herself to "do it all" We also chat about 2.5 year old kids and consistent night waking! You will feel like you are catching up with some girlfriends and having a vent about mum life in this ep!! Enjoy Missta Fam!!...
Published 07/21/24
We were lucky enough to sit down with Abbey Gelmi today! Abbey is talented TV presenter for Channel 7, has her own podcast "Two Good Sports" and is a mum to son, Louis, with another baby on the way! Abbey speaks so honestly about her experience with HG and how shocked she was to receive the news she also has Gestational Diabetes! Abbey explains she has "a critical internal monologue" and talks us through how she needed to work on changing that as a parent. We know you will love this...
Published 07/14/24
Today episode is proudly brought to you by Sleeps and Leaps DISCOUNT CODE: Missta15 Shani Martin is in the hot seat today and this has potentially become our favourite episode! She hates the praise, but she is the most amazing person (you will agree when you listen to the ep) Shani's first born daughter was born with permanent hearing loss with no known causes or trace of any virus. Her second born was born with a cancerous tumour on her chest, which spontaneously resolved itself at 6...
Published 06/30/24
Todays episode is proudly brought to you by The Beauty Company, Nip Co and Munched It feels like it's been a hot minute since Missta Mums updated you but they finally got around to recording an update. Demi chats about life as a Mum of 4 (again) and gives some pointers on how her and hubby are prioritising their communication, Mel brings up a meltdown she experienced by her eldest at school drop off and the girls give an honest update of life behind the scenes at Missta HQ. The main...
Published 06/16/24
Todays episode is proudly brought to you by The Beauty Company and NipCo and The Beauty Company Well today was a treat chatting to Sarah! Best known on IG as "Wholesome By Sarah" She has had rapid growth over the past few years and built this business on the back of a hard time with her catering business, navigating through covid! Sarah is down to earth, hilarious, hard working and passionate about her work! She recently released her first (dream) book, Wholesome By Sarah. Sarah...
Published 06/09/24
Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Womb Nutrition, Munched and The Beauty Company Wow what a special episode! When we recorded this with Reece, he was in the depths of his journey navigating his Azoospermia diagnosis! Just days ago, Reece and (wife) Annabelle announced their pregnancy and we are so happy for them! Reece speaks openly about his mental after health finishing football and moving to Geelong, in addition to his Azoospermia diagnosis! You will be as shocked as us to...
Published 06/02/24
Todays episode is proudly Brought to you by Womb Nutrition and The Beauty Company. This is Tom’s first time chatting publicly about parenting as he is mostly is interviewed about mental health and his infamous decision to walk away from AFL and “give up” $2million to end his contract at The Bulldogs. Tom has a (nearly) 2 year old daughter named Armani, and a wife named Anna. Although Demi couldn’t help but quiz Tom on his incredibly interesting and unique AFL career, we get to learn about...
Published 05/19/24
Todays episode is proudly brought to you by ⁠Womb Nutrition⁠, ⁠The Beauty Company⁠ and ⁠Hella Mallow⁠ Today's chat is for all of our business girlies!! Phoebe Simmonds, owner of The Memo, the famous online and boutique store front for parents; Your feel good parenting destination to help make big decisions, easy. Here, you can find a quality curation of the best baby brands on the planet and everything a new parent needs to feel good, prepared and supported when raising a child. An...
Published 05/06/24
Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Womb Nutrition and The Beauty Company Demi and Mel catch up to chat about their previous week in parenting! Demi speaks about her *nearly* 7 year old daughters nervous traits and fear towards going to bed! Scarlet goes to the toilet 8 times before bed and makes up every excuse as to why she cant go to bed. Mel talks about her weekend away camping in a tent with her family of 5! What was originally a holiday Melinda didn't want to go on, turned...
Published 04/28/24
Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Womb Nutrition, The Beauty Company and Hella Mallow You will be able to feel Lorinska's upbeat energy through your speakers! She is so fun and we loved having her in the studio! Lorinska is a mum of 3, Penelope, Florence and Edward. Lorinska famously leads a glamorous life but chats to us about how her perfect world flipped upside down after giving birth to her 3rd child, Edward! All her parenting tricks and techniques that worked for her...
Published 04/21/24
Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Womb Nutrition , The Beauty Company and Fauve and Co We have stepped out of hospital and are back in Demi's living room for a catch up about life post Parker's arrival and how Demi is settling in at home as a family of 6! Demi tells us her list of "must have" hospital items and her most used baby products since arriving home! We disclose the silent struggle we have been facing the last few months with our business along with some BIG changes that...
Published 04/07/24
This episode is proudly brought to you by Womb Nutrition, Fauve and Co and The Beauty Company. We sit down with (another) one of Demi's friends, Candice Smith. Wife to Isaac Smith, mother of 2, (Isla and Emmett) and co-owner of Home At Heart. Candice, for the first time speaks openly about the traumatic period in their life when their son, Emmett, was diagnosed with CMV (Cytomegalovirus). What started with a failed hearing test at birth which was assumed to be fluid in the ears lead to...
Published 03/31/24
This episode is proudly brought to you by Womb Nutrition, The Beauty Company and Fauve and Co! Part 2: Post Baby Today we visit Demi in hospital with husband Mitch to get all the details from Demi's emergency c-section of her son, Parker James Duncan. What Demi once thought was going to be a "boring planned c-section" turned into baby #4 arriving two weeks early and Mitch missing a game of footy to make a mad rush home from Adelaide in time for the birth! Topics covered: -...
Published 03/31/24
This episode is proudly brought to you by Womb Nutrition, Eco Kiddos and Fauve and Co! PART 1: Pre baby Demi and Mitch answer questions from our beloved Missta community as they eagerly await the arrival of their 4th baby! We her about their day to day life and how they manage their time, a small argument about who does what jobs around the house plus the ins and outs of life building up to the arrival of their 4th baby! Baby Duncan #4 was due to arrive early April, however after recording...
Published 03/27/24