Episodes
I just got back to NYC from Florida and Iโm 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:
๐ Having no voice just hours before going on TV
๐ Manifesting; is it real, does it work?ย
๐ The worst avo on toast Iโve ever had
And so much moreโฆ
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Published 07/24/24
Iโm 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:
๐ The most common theme that US parents spoke about
๐ Thoughts on patience and releasing expectations as parents
๐ When โmama bearโ attitude kicks in
And so much moreโฆ
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Published 07/22/24
Iโve made it to the big apple and what a destination it is. So Iโm sharing my observations when it comes to the fine city of New York including:
๐ Observations on homelessness and personal security
๐ Nannies out in full force and US maternity leave observations
๐ Police enforcement and racial stereotypes
And so much moreโฆ
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Published 07/21/24
Iโve made it to the big apple and what a destination it is. So Iโm sharing my observations when it comes to the fine city of New York including:
๐ Observations on homelessness and personal security
๐ Nannies out in full force and US maternity leave observations
๐ Police enforcement and racial stereotypes
And so much moreโฆ
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Published 07/17/24
Itโs another day in sunny Austin Texas and I have so many observations. So in this episode youโll get my (unfiltered) thoughts on this really everything on my mind including:
๐ Where are all of the cowboy hats and boots?
๐ Observations on the republican state including abortion laws
๐ Some success on the US media opportunity front
And so much moreโฆ
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Published 07/15/24
Ok team, so Iโve just arrived in Austin Texas and what a whirlwind itโs been already. My trip here was truly eventful and Iโm (oversharing) on what happened behind the scenes including:
๐ Can you take a paperclip and tongue scrapper on an international flight?
๐ Has anyone else tried the tequila + sleeping pills combo (..do not recommend)
๐ Public service announcement about toilets at airports (or lack there-of)
๐ Nearly passing out and internally exploding at US customs
And so much...
Published 07/10/24
Welcome to the first episode from our Parenthood On Tour series. Iโm giving you updates from the day before I leave for the US on my solo trip, chatting about:
๐ How Iโm preparing my kids for my trip away
๐ The mum guilt that is SO real
๐ My goals and challenges with media opportunities in the US
And so much moreโฆ
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Published 07/08/24
Brought to you by @bambimini.co
This is our final episode before our mini break. We are answering our audienceโs 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:
๐ Leonieโs solo trip to the US, preparing the kids and taking her mic with her
๐ What our typical routines look like and how we fit it all in (or donโt)
๐ Do we baby our husbands?
๐ Meal prep ideas, hiding veggies
And so much moreโฆ
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Published 06/17/24
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:
๐ Our high school personalities and yes we were as cool as you thinkโฆ
๐ What weโve learnt from our parents way of parenting
๐ Msn messenger, Linx Africa, passion pop reflections
๐ Debating meetings sponsored by Woodstock
And so much moreโฆ
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Published 06/10/24
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This week Iโm chatting with Dr Golly and he is answering your burning questions including:
๐ Why the early years of parenting can be tough on relationships
๐ How to navigate fussy eaters
๐ Why screen time isnโt all that bad
๐ How to empower toddlers when baby number 2 arrives
And so much moreโฆ
For more on our episode sponsor Bambi Mini Co visit:
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Published 06/03/24
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This week Iโm chatting with Dr Golly and he is answering your burning questions including:
๐ How we can best plan for kids
๐ Overcoming mental health challenges as parents
๐ Why my 4 year oldโs tantrums were worse than the terrible 2โs and 3โs
๐ How Dr Golly felt when he first became a dad
And so much moreโฆ
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Published 05/27/24
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This week we lend our voices to the many people who are speaking up about female violence. We discuss:
๐ Our thoughts on media reports re female violence
๐ What more we think needs to be done and
๐ How gender inequality as playing out in organisations
๐ What we can do to shift the needle, as motherโs to boys
And so much moreโฆ
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Published 05/20/24
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Back by popular demand, this week itโs part 2 of our conversation with Melbourne mum and Kic co-founder Steph Claire Smith. We answer your questions including:
๐ Low sex drive since becoming a parent
๐ Inequality when it comes to the household
๐ Handling endless business rejection
๐ Hustle vs rest
And so much moreโฆ
Thank you to our episode sponsor Elan House of Wellness.
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Published 05/13/24
Parenthood Mother's Day Special - Brought to you by Elan House of Wellness.
Back by popular demand, this week to celebrate Motherโs Day we are chatting with Melbourne mum and Kic co-founder Steph Claire Smith. We go deep and discuss:
๐ Stephโs current focus on inner work, authenticity and blocking out otherโs expectations
๐ Thoughts on violence against woman
๐ Lessons from starting a multi-million dollar business
๐ Hustle vs rest
And so much moreโฆ
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Published 05/06/24
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 theyโve faced including:
๐ A journey to conceive baby number 2
๐ The challenges when juggling business and parenthood
๐ How they navigate their different personality styles; the scheduler & the free spirit
๐ Why couples counselling was a great support
And so much...
Published 04/29/24
This week weโre going airing our dirty laundry, about what we disagree on behind closed door. We spill the tea on:
๐ A 48 hour Mexican stand-off in Leonieโs household
๐ Who waves the white flag first in an argument?
๐ A call-in from a listener re growing apart from her husband
๐ Why fighting means weโre communicating and passion means we care
And so much moreโฆ
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Published 04/22/24
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:
๐ Emilyโs personal challenges with running an international business whilst being a mum
๐ What do we look for when shopping for a new pram? What accessories do I need?
๐ Does a more expensive pram really mean a better one?
๐ Car seat or capsule?
๐ How Babybee can provide higher quality at a more affordable...
Published 04/15/24
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.
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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.
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Published 04/01/24
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:
๐ The 2 year buying experience
๐ Why I used a buyerโs advocate
๐ The anxiety riddling auction
๐ Home improvements and DIY curtain & blind options
And so much moreโฆ
Thank you to our episode sponsor @thecurtainandblindco
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Published 03/25/24
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:
๐ Navigating an unexpected death as a parent
๐ House renovations
๐ The most stressful year of the coupleโs life
๐ Whether they are done at 4 kids
And so much moreโฆ
Thank you to our episode sponsor Gaia.
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Published 03/18/24
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 donโt hold back in this exclusive interview delving into:
๐ Sex and what keeps their relationship alive after nearly 20 years together
๐ Juggling businesses whilst having 4 children
๐ What nearly broke them as a couple
๐ Resentment-ville and how we can get out of...
Published 03/11/24
Real Talk is back and our kiddos have started prep and kinder this year. So Liv & I chat about what itโs really like to be school mums, including:
๐ Handling separation anxiety
๐ Using roll-play to get your kids to listen to you!
๐ School parent clicks & finding your crew
๐ Lunch box tips + bribing with chocolate
And so much moreโฆ
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Published 03/04/24
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:
๐ How being brought up in a single parent household shaped them
๐ Stephโs life updates on egg freezing, dating and advice to other single women in their 30โs
๐ Krystalโs challenges around being a boy mum and how her identity has shifted
๐ How their first ever family getaway with their...
Published 02/26/24
Ep 124 โ Bringing you part 2 of last weekโs conversation and delving into Livโs Ins and Outs for 2024, specifically:
๐ Doom scrolling, can you relate?
๐ Are we people pleasing again this year?
๐ How to better navigate the work/ family juggle
๐ Is bad wine just cheap wine?
And so much moreโฆ
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Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and...
Published 02/19/24
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:
๐ Our summer holidays and was it really a holiday?
๐ Burnout and the beauty in the breakdown
๐ Am I living the way I want to, what needs to change?
๐ A heart breaking reality check for Leonie
And so much moreโฆ
Thank you to our episode sponsor @taktiktennis
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Published 02/12/24