Missta Mums

By Demi Duncan and Melinda Baxter

What's Missta Mums about?

We are here to talk all things parenting struggles, juggles and baby bubbles plus everything in between. Follow along as we discover untold stories from our guests and dive deeper into the motherhood abyss.

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Missta Mums episodes:

05.06.2024
#37 Phoebe Simmonds: owner of The Memo & The Blow Australia on running businesses along side Mum life
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;...
04.28.2024
#36 Missta Mums: Demi on instant newborn health anxiety kicking in and life as a Mum of 4!
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...
04.21.2024
#35 Lorinska Merrington, The Yummy Mummy of Melbourne
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!...
04.07.2024
#34 Missta Mums: Demi talks baby essentials, the girls give a business update & Mel’s life update!
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...
03.31.2024
#33 Candice Smith: Mum of 2 and her sons diagnosis of CMV, hearing loss and miscarriage
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...
03.31.2024
#32 PART 2: Demi and Mitch in hospital with the shock early arrival birth story!
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...
03.27.2024
#31 PART 1: Demi + Mitch on their final update before their 4th baby is earthside!
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...
03.18.2024
#30 Emma Vosti: TV presenter and Mum of 2 on her son's cataract, pregnancy with HG and the lie behind "how Mums can do it all"
This week's episode is proudly brought to you by: Womb Nutrition, Eco Kiddos & The Doula Plan. TV Presenter, business owner and Mum of 2 young boys, Emma Vosti joins Demi & Melinda to unpack motherhood, work / life balance...
03.02.2024
#29 Alex Nation on getting your confidence back post kids, The Bachelor, communication with your partner and the ups & downs of your sex life.
This episode is proudly brought to you by Womb Nutrition: Science backed and empowering nutrition advice for Fertility, Pregnancy and Postpartum. You probably best know Alex from Ritchie's season of The Bachelor and then again from Bachelor in Paradise. The 32yo Mum of...
02.19.2024
#28 Ash Pollard: on her career in Reality TV, having 2 daughters 14 months apart, the PND that followed and her journey now on dealing with her past!
My goodness we loved recording this episode!! We were lucky enough to sit down with Ash Pollard, aka the Queen of Reality TV.... You may know her from My Kitchen Rules, Dancing with the Stars, I’m a Celebrity Get Me...
02.05.2024
#27 Kellie Finalyson's terminal cancer battle while being a Mum to her daughter Sophia plus her journey to give Sophia a sibling.
In our first episode back, we're joined by the lovely Kellie who at the tender age of 25 was diagnosed with Stage 4 Bowel Cancer. Kellie was a first time mum to her 3 month old Daughter Sophia at the time. We talk about the unfortunate...
01.15.2024
(mini) BONUS EP: Missta Mums on the lead up to Christmas, the long break with kids at home & Demi's family trip to Echuca.
In today's mini ep, we touch on the busy time in December leading into Christmas with Christmas parties, school break ups, kinder break ups, organising presents, moving the Elf of the Shelf plus how big of a day Christmas Day is...
12.18.2023
#26 Missta Mums (mini ep)
And that's a wrap for 2023! In today's episode we wrap up what has been a big year for us! We answer a couple of our most frequently asked questions, Demi gives an in depth pregnancy update and Mel explains why...
12.10.2023
#25 Amy Finch on life as an International cricketer's wife from the shock of falling pregnant to family life & online trolling
Today's ep was like a coffee catch up with girlfriends!! Demi and Mel had the pleasure of chatting to Amy Finch, wife to Aussie cricket star, Aaron Finch who has travelled the world playing International Cricket. We learnt about the extended...
12.03.2023
#24 Daughter diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 4 years old: Meet Kim Micallef
Today we had the pleasure of chatting to Kim, the proud owner of White Smiles Geelong, who opened up to us about life as a mother of a child with Type 1 Diabetes. 7 year old daughter Willow, was diagnosed with...
11.27.2023
#23 Miriam from Mumamoo, an Australian owned baby formula company on all the rules around advertising infant formula
Did you know in Australia you can advertise gambling, alcohol, viagra and even extra marital affairs? I bet you didn’t know you weren’t allowed to advertise infant formula?!?! Consumers aren’t made aware that there are rules in place from an agreement here in...
11.19.2023
#22 Dylan Buckley on his IVF journey with his wife and being a Dad
Today we chat to the talented and down to earth; Dylan Buckley! (For those of you who don't know, Dylan is Demi's cousin!) Dylan is a popular podcaster, author, owns a producing company and most importantly, a dad. Normally Dylan is the...
11.13.2023
#21 Dr Kara Thompson: Birth plans not going to plan, a Mother's mental health and how she connects with women on a Motherly level as an Obstetrician
In today's Ep, Demi sat down with not only her Obstetrician but local business owner of Berth: Exert Pregnancy & Birth Care where they dive into the pressure Mums put on themselves with birth plans and feeding journey's and the mental toll...
11.06.2023
#20 Missta Mums (mini ep) Life & Bizz Update
In today's Ep of Missta Mums, we hear from Demi chatting about her family holiday in Noosa and what she recommends while away with young kids. Mel dives into why and how she removed TV from her son's day to help...
10.30.2023
#19 Laura Medved: growing up with a Mum with Bipolar and how it's made her be a better Mum to her 2 boys
In todays episode we have a very refreshing American accent from our guest Laura who gave up her time to chat to us about how she grew up with a narcissistic mother who had undiagnosed Bipolar. Laura's mother unfortunately never...
10.22.2023
#18 The emotional toll of a Missed Miscarriage on Madi Rohan + becoming a Mum without a Mum.
Trigger Warning - Miscarriage We sat down with Madi Rohan, a local Geelong mum-to-be who is pregnant with her first bubba however went through a 'missed miscarriage' initially. Madi talks about how she had zero knowledge on the topic and wish...
10.15.2023
#17 Missta Mums + Mitch Duncan in the hot seat with a big announcement
HERE WE ARE - Back recording with Mitch which we didn't think we would be so quickly but there's only really ONE reason we'd get him back.... The Duncan's are having another baby! Baby #4 is on the way, due...
10.08.2023
#16 Renee Enright: Fashion stylist, Mum of 3, on a journey to being the best version of herself
Wow the weeks really to fly around so quickly, here we are again with a new guest! Local Geelong gal, Renee Enright; arguably the coolest mum ever... describes herself as curious with a large thirst for knowledge about so many things...
10.02.2023
#15 Brit Selwood's Infertility Journey and the struggles to eventually becoming a mother!
In today's episode, we sat down with Demi's good friend Brit Selwood to talk openly, for the first time about her infertility journey and the struggles she went through before finally falling pregnant and giving birth to darling Joey in Feb 2023. It was a very raw...
09.11.2023
#14 (mini) Missta Mums life & business update
Our last Ep for the term and yes, we decided to work in school terms, it makes sense to us and also make it easier for us with mum life! Today's mini Ep is another life and business update - there...
09.04.2023
#13 Daisy Pearce: Life as an professional athlete navigating a high risk twin pregnancy and returning to work
Our guest today Daisy Pearce, once a midwife, now a Channel 7 media football commentator and also in the coach's box at Geelong Cats but best known for her stella AFLW career, chats to us about how she had to...
08.28.2023
#12 Mum of 3, Hannah Jenkins on one of her twin daughters diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy
Our guest today is (another) friend of Demi’s, Hannah Jenkins who Demi knows through the Geelong Cats. Hannah talks to us about her high risk pregnancy with her twin girls and how her waters ruptured at 23 weeks resulting in...
08.21.2023
#11 a (mini) Missta Mums life & business update!
We kept it short and sweet for you in todays Missta Mums ep, even though it may seem like we have SO much to say, this week we didn't! However you can feel our stress levels rising as we give you...
08.14.2023
#10 Emma Hawkins' on Hyperemesis during Pregnancy and life as a working Mum of 3
Our co-host (Demi’s) bestie, Emma Hawkins is in the hot seat today and no stone was left unturned in this honest chat! Emma is a Mum of 3 and married to Geelong Cats player Tom Hawkins, a business owner, content creator...
08.07.2023
#09 Missta Mums Birth Stories and Feeding Journey's
You asked and we listened!! By popular request, Demi and Melinda dive headfirst into their birth stories and feeding journeys and there's no holding back to ensure they describe every last detail for you!! Demi explains her feelings towards her 3 'elective'...
07.31.2023
#08 AFL's Richmond Coach opens up about about his daughter's cancer diagnosis: Andrew McQualter
Andrew McQualter, dad of 3 young girls and the recently appointed head coach of the Richmond Football Club sat down with us and opened up about what life was like going through the cancer diagnosis of his first born daughter...
07.24.2023
#07 Celeb Make Up Artist and Business Owner: Tess Holmes
In today's ep we sit down with celeb make up artist and business owner Tess Holmes. Tess opens up about her birth story with Hardy for the first time publicly, the struggles with her eldest starting school and her passion towards...
07.17.2023
#06 Missta Mums: Personal wellbeing and identity crisis as a parent
In this weeks episode we dive into our personal identity crisis and losing a sense of style as a mother. We talk about getting out of active wear and trying to get our groove back as Mums of 3. We...
07.10.2023
#05 Mumma Nicky; cervical cancer survivor who is on a journey to become a Mum
This episode is incredibly close to our hearts!! Nicole Baumann, a 35yo local Geelong girl and a very good friend of Melinda's sits down with the girls and walks them through her cervical cancer battle which left her unable to carry...
07.03.2023
#04 Demi & Melinda: Who is the diva and who is the snob?
In this Ep, you feel like you are in the same room, catching up with the girls listening along while they have their Missta Mums chin wag. Demi chats about her failed weekend away with the family and Melinda reveals...
06.26.2023
#03 Single Mum, Entrepreneur, Author & Business Owner: Sophie Cachia
What did Sophie Cachia say to us for the first time EVER publicly? If you haven't lived under a rock, you'll know who Sophie Cachia is! Young Mummy blogger turned business woman, entrepreneur, book author, public speaker... the list goes...
06.19.2023
#02 Missta Dads (even more cringe)
Welcome back!! We thought it would be a great idea to get our husbands on the Pod but we immediately regretted that decision haha Meet Mitch Duncan and Aaron Baxter - the Missta Dads, our other half. Aaron is our Missta...
06.14.2023
#01 Our first ever Ep (CRINGE)
Meet Demi and Melinda; Missta Mums. We're the founder's of a small business called Missta, we invented the Missta Bottle which helps parents on their formula feeding journey. We both have 3 kids each (2017 babies, 2019 babies and 2021 babies) Topics ...

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Missta Mums episodes:

#37 Phoebe Simmonds: owner of The Memo & The Blow Australia on running businesses along side Mum life

#36 Missta Mums: Demi on instant newborn health anxiety kicking in and life as a Mum of 4!

#35 Lorinska Merrington, The Yummy Mummy of Melbourne

#34 Missta Mums: Demi talks baby essentials, the girls give a business update & Mel’s life update!

#33 Candice Smith: Mum of 2 and her sons diagnosis of CMV, hearing loss and miscarriage

#32 PART 2: Demi and Mitch in hospital with the shock early arrival birth story!

#31 PART 1: Demi + Mitch on their final update before their 4th baby is earthside!

#30 Emma Vosti: TV presenter and Mum of 2 on her son's cataract, pregnancy with HG and the lie behind "how Mums can do it all"

#29 Alex Nation on getting your confidence back post kids, The Bachelor, communication with your partner and the ups & downs of your sex life.

#28 Ash Pollard: on her career in Reality TV, having 2 daughters 14 months apart, the PND that followed and her journey now on dealing with her past!

#27 Kellie Finalyson's terminal cancer battle while being a Mum to her daughter Sophia plus her journey to give Sophia a sibling.

(mini) BONUS EP: Missta Mums on the lead up to Christmas, the long break with kids at home & Demi's family trip to Echuca.

#26 Missta Mums (mini ep)

#25 Amy Finch on life as an International cricketer's wife from the shock of falling pregnant to family life & online trolling

#24 Daughter diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 4 years old: Meet Kim Micallef

#23 Miriam from Mumamoo, an Australian owned baby formula company on all the rules around advertising infant formula

#22 Dylan Buckley on his IVF journey with his wife and being a Dad

#21 Dr Kara Thompson: Birth plans not going to plan, a Mother's mental health and how she connects with women on a Motherly level as an Obstetrician

#20 Missta Mums (mini ep) Life & Bizz Update

#19 Laura Medved: growing up with a Mum with Bipolar and how it's made her be a better Mum to her 2 boys

#18 The emotional toll of a Missed Miscarriage on Madi Rohan + becoming a Mum without a Mum.

#17 Missta Mums + Mitch Duncan in the hot seat with a big announcement

#16 Renee Enright: Fashion stylist, Mum of 3, on a journey to being the best version of herself

#15 Brit Selwood's Infertility Journey and the struggles to eventually becoming a mother!

#14 (mini) Missta Mums life & business update

#13 Daisy Pearce: Life as an professional athlete navigating a high risk twin pregnancy and returning to work

#12 Mum of 3, Hannah Jenkins on one of her twin daughters diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy

#11 a (mini) Missta Mums life & business update!

#10 Emma Hawkins' on Hyperemesis during Pregnancy and life as a working Mum of 3

#09 Missta Mums Birth Stories and Feeding Journey's

#08 AFL's Richmond Coach opens up about about his daughter's cancer diagnosis: Andrew McQualter

#07 Celeb Make Up Artist and Business Owner: Tess Holmes

#06 Missta Mums: Personal wellbeing and identity crisis as a parent

#05 Mumma Nicky; cervical cancer survivor who is on a journey to become a Mum

#04 Demi & Melinda: Who is the diva and who is the snob?

#03 Single Mum, Entrepreneur, Author & Business Owner: Sophie Cachia

#02 Missta Dads (even more cringe)

#01 Our first ever Ep (CRINGE)