When should parents start talking to their kids about sex, puberty, consent and online safety? According to parenting expert Gen Muir, the answer is simple: yesterday.

In this special Chris & Amy Podcast episode, Gen joins Amy Gerard and Chris Page for an honest, practical and judgment-free conversation about one of parenting’s most uncomfortable topics. Gen explains why the traditional “birds and bees talk” often fails, why ongoing conversations are far more effective, and how parents can create an environment where kids feel safe asking difficult questions.

The discussion explores the realities of raising children in a digital world, including the shockingly young age many kids are first exposed to pornography, the impact it can have on developing relationships, and how parents can help children navigate consent, body education and healthy relationships.

Gen also shares her own parenting experiences, discusses how families can approach conversations around IVF, donors and different family structures, and offers practical advice for becoming what she calls an “askable parent” someone children trust when they need guidance most.

If you've ever wondered whether you're having the right conversations with your kids, this episode is essential listening.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Why This Is A Conversation Every Parent Needs To Have

01:00 – Gen Muir’s Famous Advice: “You’re Already Too Late”

04:00 – Why The One Big Birds & Bees Talk Doesn't Work

05:00 – How Amy, Chris & Gen Learned About Sex Growing Up

07:00 – Talking To Kids About Different Ways Families Are Created

08:45 – Amy’s Son Discovers Where Babies Really Come From

10:20 – The Best Way To Start Difficult Conversations With Kids

11:15 – The Alarming Reality Of Children's Exposure To Pornography

13:20 – How Parents Can Become “Askable”

14:20 – Devices, Internet Access & Protecting Kids Online

15:15 – Teaching Consent From A Young Age

17:00 – How Porn Can Shape Unrealistic Expectations About Relationships

18:05 – Gen’s Final Advice For Nervous Parents

#️⃣ Hashtags

#ChrisAndAmy #AmyGerard #GenMuir #ParentingPodcast #BirdsAndBees #ParentingAdvice #ConsentEducation #OnlineSafety #DigitalParenting #RaisingKids #FamilyLife #AustralianPodcast #ModernParenting #HealthyRelationships #ChrisAndAmyPodcast

🔗 Hosts

Amy Gerard
🌐 www.amygerard.com.au
📸 @amy.gerard

Chris Page
📸 @chris_page83

Special Guest – Gen Muir
📸 @connectedparentingau

Executive Producer – Mathew Eggleston
📧 [email protected]
📸 @eggoau 

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On this episode of the Chris & Amy Podcast, Amy and Chris unpack real issues from Facebook mums groups, including the emotional toll of trying for another baby later in life and the realities of fertility struggles, IVF and knowing when to stop.

The team also dive into Producer Eggo’s looming 40th birthday and the unexpected anxiety that can come with milestone ages, exploring midlife reflection, career pressure and why birthdays in winter hit differently.

Plus, they discuss the rise of vaping, test how well they really know each other with viral partner questions, share wild teenage party stories that got seriously out of control, and debate whether being a celebrity security guard might actually be the best job in the world.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – E-Bike Drama & Parenting Consequences
02:55 – Facebook Mums Group: Fertility Struggles & Advice
06:50 – Turning 40: Midlife Crisis or Overthinking?
12:25 – Vaping vs Smoking: The Growing Trend
14:10 – Do We Really Know Each Other? Viral Questions Game
18:20 – Teen House Party Horror Stories
24:10 – The Ultimate Job? Inside Celebrity Security Life

#️⃣ Hashtags

#ChrisAndAmy #AmyGerard #ParentingPodcast #FamilyLife #ModernParenting #FertilityJourney #Turning40 #MidlifeCrisis #Teenagers #HouseParty #VapingAwareness #AustralianPodcast #RadioHighlights #LifestylePodcast

🔗 Hosts

Amy Gerard
🌐 www.amygerard.com.au
📸 @amy.gerard

Chris Page
📸 @chris_page83

Executive Producer – Mathew Eggleston
📧 [email protected]
📸 @eggoau on Instagram

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On this episode of the Chris & Amy Podcast, Amy and Chris are joined by divorce lawyer Gabriella Pomari, who shares honest insights into modern relationships, rising divorce trends and the surprising (and sometimes petty) reasons couples split. The chat explores everything from “silent divorce” and social media pressures to dating while still legally married.

The team also dive into trending topics including World Cup hype, viral internet moments, Elon-style social media strategy, and the rise of “analog living” as people try to reduce screen time and reconnect offline.

Plus, Chris questions late-night “easy watching” habits, Amy shares a chaotic week of sleep-deprived parenting fails, the team compares screen time stats, and they wrap things up with another edition of Nailed It or Failed It, including a Facebook Marketplace fail that didn’t quite land.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Pauline Hanson Trends & Viral Moments
02:55 – Parenting Dilemma: Supporting Kids in Elite Sport
07:25 – “Easy Watching” vs Phone Scrolling Habits
10:20 – World Cup Fever & Viral Soccer Stories
12:50 – Divorce Lawyer Reveals Modern Relationship Truths
17:05 – Petty Arguments & The Rise of “Silent Divorce”
19:20 – Life Without Phones: The Analog Trend
22:45 – Screen Time Confessions
23:45 – Nailed It or Failed It

#️⃣ Hashtags

#ChrisAndAmy #AmyGerard #ParentingPodcast #FamilyLife #ModernRelationships #DivorceTalk #ScreenTime #DigitalDetox #SoccerParents #WorldCup #AustralianPodcast #RadioHighlights #FacebookMarketplace #LifestylePodcast

🔗 Hosts

Amy Gerard
🌐 www.amygerard.com.au
📸 @amy.gerard

Chris Page
📸 @chris_page83

Executive Producer – Mathew Eggleston
📧 [email protected]
📸 @eggoau on Instagram

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Amy Gerard gets surprisingly candid this episode, opening up about the anxiety that creeps in as Sunday night rolls around and the struggle of trying to switch off when life feels non-stop. Between early alarms, broken sleep and juggling family life, Amy shares the simple habit she's trying to regain that she believes could help us all slow down.

On this episode of the Chris & Amy Podcast, Amy and Chris discuss anxiety, sleep routines, modern distractions and why so many of us have forgotten how to simply be bored. The conversation explores how constant stimulation, phones and packed schedules may be making it harder than ever to relax and switch off.

The team also chat about planning things to look forward to, family holidays, parenting realities, Facebook Marketplace addictions, online negotiations gone wrong, celebrity generosity, Zendaya, Brad Pitt and the surprising habits people are adopting in the name of longevity and self-improvement.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Amy’s Expert Soccer Coaching Advice
02:30 – Amy Opens Up About Sunday Night Anxiety
05:10 – The Surprising Anxiety Hack That Helps Chris
08:00 – Have We Forgotten How To Be Bored?
11:25 – Why Having Something To Look Forward To Matters
13:10 – Chris’ Facebook Marketplace Obsession
15:35 – The Rise Of Longevity Hacks & Biohacking
20:00 – Which Celebrities Are Actually Good People?
22:05 – Zendaya, Keanu Reeves & Celebrity Generosity
24:00 – Final Thoughts & Wrap

🔗 Hosts

Amy Gerard
🌐 www.amygerard.com.au
📸 @amy.gerard

Chris Page
📸 @chris_page83

Executive Producer – Mathew Eggleston
📧 [email protected]
📸 @eggoau on Instagram

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Amy Gerard reveals the household problem that finally pushed her over the edge and why she decided to hire a professional organiser despite her husband thinking it's a complete waste of money. The conversation sparks a debate about outsourcing life admin, staying on top of family chaos and whether some jobs are worth paying someone else to do.

On this episode of the Chris & Amy Podcast, Amy and Chris discuss parenting expert Gen Muir's four core rules for raising kids, the challenges of modern parenting and why trying to enforce every rule in the house can leave parents exhausted.

The team also dive into Elon Musk becoming the richest person in history, whether wealth changes people's generosity, Gen Z killing off the one-night stand, school holiday survival, family movie nights and the surprising reason kids are suddenly obsessed with movie ratings.

Plus, Amy shares a hilarious household fail involving missing towels, Chris finally gets recognition for his DIY home cinema project, and the team wraps up the week with another edition of Nailed It or Failed It.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Life Before Phones In The Bathroom
02:10 – Parenting Expert Gen Muir’s Four Rules For Raising Kids
06:15 – Elon Musk Becomes The Richest Person In History
10:05 – School Holidays, Toy Story 5 & Movie Ratings
13:30 – Why Gen Z Is Killing Off The One-Night Stand
15:20 – Chris Finally Wins The Home Cinema Argument
18:20 – Amy Hires A Professional Organiser
20:05 – Amy’s Missing Towel Mystery
21:55 – Chris Gets A Massage During Mandatory Training
23:05 – Nailed It Or Failed It

#️⃣ Hashtags

#ChrisAndAmy #AmyGerard #ParentingPodcast #FamilyLife #HomeOrganisation #MarriagePodcast #AustralianPodcast #GenMuir #GenZ #DatingTrends #ElonMusk #ToyStory5 #AustralianRadio #PodcastAustralia #LifestylePodcast

🔗 Hosts

Amy Gerard
🌐 www.amygerard.com.au
📸 @amy.gerard

Chris Page
📸 @chris_page83

Executive Producer – Mathew Eggleston
📧 [email protected]
📸 @eggoau on Instagram

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Amy is faced with a bizarre hypothetical that quickly turns into one of the most revealing conversations of the show. When asked whether she'd take a billion dollars if her parents could watch every moment of her life, Amy's answer sparks a hilarious and surprisingly honest discussion about family, relationships and the things parents definitely don't need to know.

On this episode of the Chris & Amy Podcast, Amy and Chris dive into dating, family life, modern relationships and the awkward realities of growing older while your parents are still very much part of your life. Amy shares why some things should remain private forever, while Chris weighs up whether a billion dollars changes the equation.

Plus, the team discusses the biggest turn-offs in dating, why bad breath can instantly kill attraction, the surprising habits that stop people getting a second date, and the little relationship details that matter more than we think.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Weekend Catch-Up With Chris & Amy
03:20 – Family Life & Everyday Chaos
08:15 – Dating Red Flags That End Second Dates
12:30 – Amy’s Thoughts On Modern Attraction
16:45 – The Billion-Dollar Family Question
19:20 – Amy’s Hilarious Confession About Her Parents
23:10 – Would You Take The Money?
27:45 – Final Thoughts & Weekend Wrap

#️⃣ Hashtags

#ChrisAndAmy #AmyGerard #DatingPodcast #RelationshipPodcast #FamilyLife #AustralianPodcast #DatingAdvice #ModernDating #RelationshipHumour #PodcastAustralia #AustralianRadio #ChrisPage #LifestylePodcast #DatingRedFlags #Couples

🔗 Hosts

Amy Gerard
🌐 www.amygerard.com.au
📸 @amy.gerard

Chris Page
📸 @chris_page83

Executive Producer – Mathew Eggleston
📧 [email protected]

📸 @eggoau on Instagram

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On this episode of the Chris & Amy Podcast, Amy and Chris tackle modern relationships, marriage realities and the everyday habits that can quietly drive couples crazy. Amy reveals why she's considering drastic action if Ryan's snoring continues, while Chris shares why separate bedrooms may have actually helped his own marriage.

The show also features dating expert and columnist Jana Hocking sharing incredible stories from the United States, including her experience attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner and finding herself caught up in a major breaking news event.

Plus, there's plenty of laughs with discussions about classic movies that haven't aged well, celebrity trivia, family life, parenting moments and the everyday relationship debates that get everyone talking.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Amy Survives Another Huge Week
01:45 – Jana Hocking Joins The Show
03:20 – Inside The White House Correspondents' Dinner
08:45 – Jana’s Wild US Experience
14:40 – Amy’s Husband Starts Snoring
15:45 – Amy’s Marriage Ultimatum
18:20 – Should Couples Sleep In Separate Bedrooms?
23:10 – Movies That Haven’t Aged Well
27:35 – Dead Or Alive Returns
31:10 – Final Thoughts & Wrap

#️⃣ Hashtags

#ChrisAndAmy #AmyGerard #MarriagePodcast #RelationshipPodcast #SleepDivorce #SnoringProblems #ModernMarriage #AustralianPodcast #FamilyLife #ParentingPodcast #JanaHocking #AustralianRadio #ChrisPage #PodcastAustralia #LifestylePodcast

🔗 Hosts

Amy Gerard
🌐 www.amygerard.com.au
📸 @amy.gerard

Chris Page
📸 @chris_page83

Executive Producer – Mathew Eggleston
📧 [email protected]

📸 @eggoau on Instagram

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy reveals the ongoing battle happening in her own household as her husband Ryan ramps up his campaign to convince her to let him buy a motorbike. What started as a simple disagreement has turned into a neighbourhood movement, complete with a WhatsApp group dedicated to changing Amy’s mind.

On this episode of the Chris & Amy Podcast, Amy and Chris dive into marriage negotiations, parenting realities, family life and the debates couples keep having over and over again. Amy explains why she's standing firm on the motorbike issue, while Chris weighs in on whether she's being sensible or stubborn.

The team also discuss classic movies that haven't aged quite as well as we remember, whether it's acceptable to secretly watch sport during weddings, and the relationship habits that quietly drive partners crazy. From Ryan's footy obsession to family movie nights and modern marriage frustrations, there's plenty of laughs and relatable moments throughout the show.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Amy’s Massive Week Of Breakfast Radio
03:20 – The Motorbike Debate Returns
07:45 – Ryan’s Campaign To Change Amy’s Mind
12:30 – The Statistics That Back Amy Up
17:15 – Family Movie Night & Revisiting Dumb And Dumber
21:00 – Is Watching Sport At A Wedding Ever Acceptable?
24:45 – Ryan’s Wedding Footy Habit Sparks Debate
29:30 – Final Thoughts & Weekend Wrap

#️⃣ Hashtags

#ChrisAndAmy #AmyGerard #MarriagePodcast #RelationshipPodcast #FamilyLife #ParentingPodcast #AustralianPodcast #ModernMarriage #WeddingEtiquette #MotorbikeDebate #AussieRadio #ChrisPage #PodcastAustralia #FamilyHumour #LifestylePodcast

🔗 Hosts

Amy Gerard
🌐 www.amygerard.com.au
📸 @amy.gerard

Chris Page
📸 @chris_page83

Executive Producer – Mathew Eggleston
📧 [email protected]

📸 @eggoau on Instagram

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On this episode of the Chris & Amy Podcast, Amy and Chris tackle modern relationships, parenting dilemmas and the everyday realities of family life. Amy shares her thoughts on a viral marriage debate that has thousands of people divided, while Chris tries (and fails) to find a defence for the husband involved.

The team also discuss surviving early starts, breakfast radio exhaustion, parenting routines, kids trying to dodge school when they're sick, ADHD household systems and a new Facebook-inspired segment that asks one simple question: who's actually wrong here?

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Amy Survives A Week Of Breakfast Radio
02:00 – Chris Creates A New Morning Routine For The Kids
06:30 – Parenting Systems, ADHD & Family Life
11:15 – Amy's Week Of Early Starts & Exhaustion
17:05 – New Segment: Who's Wrong Here?
18:05 – The Open Marriage Question That Shocked Amy
19:15 – Amy's Brutal Response To The Husband's Request
21:10 – When Kids Suddenly Get Sick On School Days
26:00 – Family Life, Parenting & Weekend Wrap

#️⃣ Hashtags

#ChrisAndAmy #AmyGerard #ParentingPodcast #RelationshipPodcast #MarriagePodcast #OpenMarriage #ModernMarriage #AustralianPodcast #FamilyLife #ParentingHumour #AustralianRadio #MumLife #RelationshipAdvice #PodcastAustralia #ChrisPage

🔗 Hosts

Amy Gerard
🌐 www.amygerard.com.au
📸 @amy.gerard

Chris Page
📸 @chris_page83

Executive Producer – Mathew Eggleston
📧 [email protected]

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We wanted to share a taste of iHeart Australia's brand-new show, The Failed Footballer, just in time for the World Cup.

Follow and catch every episode here: https://lnk.to/failedfootballerfd

 

He failed as a footballer, but luckily you don't need to have made it to have an opinion. OlanTekkers knows football, and with some expert guests he takes you through the biggest stories, the best goals and all the results from this year's World Cup.

This is your front row seat to all the action from Canada, Mexico and the US, as we follow Australia (and England) through the group stage and beyond. 

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