Parenthood

In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re talking all marriage.

We asked you our community your thoughts on sustaining a forever marriage. We delve into whether you compare your relationship to others, where we have been tripped up in our marriages, tools that can help us strengthen our relationships and everything in between.

A big thank you to our episode sponsors iL Tutto and Bio Island

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We’re running a special giveaway on Insta until 5 August 2026 so check out @parenthoodpod. The winner will receive $3,897 worth of products from our brand sponsors including the iL Tutto Henry Electric Recliner Glider Chair with USB, Luca Sustainable Timber Cot and Theo Sustainable Timber Chest (in Natural or Walnut) valued at $3,397. PLUS a $500 Chemist Warehouse voucher which stocks Bio Island Australia. Visit Instagram @parenthoodpod to enter.

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What happens when the strong mum finally admits she’s not coping? 

This week, I sit down with Sigourney Cantelo for one of the rawest conversations we’ve had on the podcast — burnout, anxiety, motherhood, childhood trauma and the pressure women feel to hold everything together while quietly falling apart.

We unpack rehab, guilt, shame, repair with our children and the ways our own upbringing can shape how we parent today.

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In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re sharing our hot tips and stresses about choosing an education setting – school and daycare.

We delve into everything we asked during daycare enrolments. How we researched and choose our current primary schools. What is in the works for high school and why Melbourne is so school obsessed.

Thank you – Care for kids & GroTime

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Today I'm giving you my key tips to turning your passion into a business. From identifying your customers, over-exceeding on value, building long term partnerships and more. These stepping stone as the foundation for my podcast business and I'm here to share. Tune in to find out more.

Note: I'm heading overseas so will be back with solo episodes from 6 August!

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What happens when the milestone life moments, also become your hardest? 

This week, I sit down with Ash Wicks to unpack the raw reality of the early parenting years — sleep deprivation, mental health, feeling lost and the dark places parenthood can sometimes take us to.

We also chat building a business from ordinary family moments, finding joy in the simple things again and what it really takes to pull yourself out of survival mode.

Thank you – Care for kids & GroTime

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This week I’m joined by Melina Sarris; channel 7 award winning news report and her husband Jono Laquinto to chat all things life behind closed doors.

We chat juggling careers whilst parenting 2 young children, staying connected with work while on maternity leave, bounce back pressure, how the couple handle the household responsibilities, career priorities and can we have it all?

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If travelling with kids has ever made you question your sanity… this episode is for you 😮‍💨✈️

This Real Talk episode is basically a survival guide for school holiday travel — packing hacks, flight essentials, jet lag, accommodation non-negotiables and the things we NEVER travel without 👀

Also… how many snacks does it actually take to get through a flight with children? Asking for all of us.

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This week I’m joined by Dr Joseph Sgroi, a leading Melbourne obstetrician, gynaecologist, fertility & IVF specialist. We’re answering all of your questions when it comes to pre-birth, pregnancy and beyond. We delve into when is the right time to seek external support to help fall pregnant, birth plans, induction, why caesarean rates are climbing in Australia, labour myths and everything in between.

A big thank you to our episode sponsor Haakaa.

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For a limited time receive 10% off at Haakaa using our discount code Parenthood10 valid until 30 June 2026. Check out Haakaa haakaa.co.nz and I’ll pop the details in the show notes.

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This week I’m joined by Yummy Mummies star Rachel Watts and her husband real estate guru Jayson to chat all things life behind closed doors.

We chat all things parenting styles, teaching our children resilience, juggling demanding careers, real estate tips, travel as a way to reconnect and everything in between.

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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

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Today I'm reflecting on love languages and why mine is acts of service. I only just realised this after a busy work period whereby my husband Jules had to step up and boy wasn't that attractive? I delve into our role reversal, navigating stressful times and the most popular love languages for men and women. Tune in to find out more.

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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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