In this weeks Parents Anonymous we got quite a shock when a super embarrassing toilet dilemma was revealed to be the secret shame of our very own Stacey Hicks! However, we're quite impressed at her ingenuity. Brace for shock and wow

Please share your shameful secrets by leaving us a voice note, email us at [email protected] or for super shame super anonymous you can pop them in this form. 

Parents Anonymous is part Church Confessional, part Game Show. Where you, our listeners, share your deepest darkest parenting confessions and we'll score them using our completely made up scoring system! 

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Host: Annaliese Todd & Stacey Hicks

Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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Before you become “Mum” or “Dad,” you're just you—with a first name, a spontaneous social life, and the freedom to pursue your career ambitions with no limits, even if that means sometimes working 20-hour days. That was the life of today's guest, Bec Bignell, before she became a parent.

Bec pushed herself to give 100% to both her career and her role as a parent, but eventually, the strain took its toll. Forced to pause, she reflected on the moments that truly brought her happiness and began to seek fulfilment on her own terms.

Read Bec's full Little Love Story here. 

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Guest: Bec Bignell

Audio Producer: Leah Porges

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Is it a confession or deep respect to a parent who kills off Santa, The Tooth Fairy AND The Easter Bunny in just one conversation. We're leaning towards respect. 

Plus a mother who made the mistake of trying to enjoy herself at the beach with toddlers. 

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Kris O’Neill has a love letter to two girls who she misses terribly, her breasts.

After being diagnosed with breast cancer almost two years ago, Kris made the choice to go flat. A complex journey wrapped up in fear, celebration and survival.

Kris is now on a mission to change the perceptions of mastectomy. Talking to anyone who has gone flat or foob, or supporting someone who has, to help find the joy in the Breast Case Scenario.

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Welcome to a brand new podcast from This Glorious Mess called Parents Anonymous.

Part Church Confessional, part Game Show, this is where you share your deepest, darkest parenting confessions to get that guilt off your chest. We'll score each confession, and here at parents anonymous, the worst parenting moment wins the most points.

To kick things off, we have three juicy secrets: a butt dial gone wrong, a dummy fairy incident, and a questionable donation.

If you have a confession to share, leave us a voice note or email us at [email protected].

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Struggling to shop for the little kids or ever-changing teens in your life? We’ve done the hard work for you.

From must-haves for toddlers to trending gifts for TikTok-obsessed teens, this episode breaks it all down to make your shopping stress-free.

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Boujee: 

Mason Pearson Pocket Bristle & Nylon Hairbrush $196

Honeysticks Ultimate Bath Fun Set $47

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Baylis & Harding Beauticology Pop Beauty Pencil Case Gift Set $12

Mermaid Hair Gem Stamper $34

TEEN GIRL

Boujee: 

Beach Essentials Complete Set Minis $67

Billie Eilish Eilish EDP $105

Oh Flossy Skincare - Glowing Skin Essentials Kit $70

Budget: 

Laneige Midnight Minis (Holiday Limited Edition) $31

Nude By Nature Perfect Splendour 10 Piece Brush Set XMAS $44.95

TEEN BOY

Boujee: 

W ORIGINAL BODY WASH $8

Sam And Jo The Ultimate Skincare Kit for Teenage Boys $105

Paco Rabanne Invictus Eau de Toilette $166

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Mitchum Men Antiperspirant Roll-On $5

Nautica Voyage Eau de Toilette $19.99

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A few weeks ago, on our parenting podcast This glorious Mess, we dove into the topic of end-of-year overwhelm, and so many listeners shared they were feeling the exact same way!

With endless to-do lists, days that feel too short, and barely a moment to breathe, finding time for yourself can feel impossible. That’s why we’ve put together some simple, practical hacks to help you reclaim your time. From clever apps to outsourcing tips and learning the art of letting go, we’re here to help you win back those precious hours in your week.

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Mum guilt—it's something most of us have heard about. But what about Dad guilt? Does it exist?

Annaliese and Tegan take a deep dive into their own experiences with Mum guilt, exploring where it stems from. To get the Dad perspective, they brought back resident dad Thom Lion to share whether dads feel the same weight of guilt.

Plus, a few of Mamamia's own dads shared their honest take... The results might surprise you and definitely give you something to think about.

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Is everyone tired?

It's getting to that time of year where everything starts to get a bit hard. It may be the last week of November but it feels like the year has been dragging and the silly season can bring out some season overwhelm.

On this episode of parenting podcast This Glorious Mess, Annaliese and Tegan turn to Lauren Thornborough, co-founder of The Village—a network designed to empower and support parents—to explore how to manage the mental load and combat end-of-year burnout.

Plus Sarah Marie solves a tricky dilemma on the school run. 

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With thanks to Lauren Thornborough from The Village.

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Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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Your kids might be a bit older, and you’re back in the routine of life—work, kids, chores—but how’s your relationship? Has it started to feel more like you’re roommates than partners? 

Before you know it, you might find yourselves in the "roommate phase."

In this episode of This Glorious Mess, we explore the telltale signs of this phase and share tips on how to reconnect. We're also joined by a dad, who brings his own perspective on navigating the roommate dynamic in relationships.

And to wrap things up, we leave you with a song that might just hit you right in the feels.

You can read Bek Day's Mamamia article 'I coach married parents through the "roommate phase". Here's the 2 day experiment I swear by.'

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Hosts: Tegan Natoli, Annaliese Todd & Sarah Marie Fahd 

With thanks to Thom Lion

Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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