Parenthood

In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re discussing arguments with our partners – or specifically repeat ones.

Do you ever feel like you’re having a repeat argument? It could be around Feeling unseen/ underappreciated, unequal mental load, different role expectations, lack of communication due to built up resentment? Well if this feels familiar you are not alone.

We are spilling the tea on our repeat arguments, burnout, a need to leave the country and more…

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Does your relationship sometimes feel like you're living with a room mate?

Does it ever feel operational. Focused around all the to-dos?

Do you find you point score, snap, feel unseen, underappreciated at times?

If you do, this is so normal. After kids it can be hard to find time to reconnect.

Sometimes micro moments of connection; watching a show together, cooking together, a text or 2 during the day, a quick thank you, a hug can make all the difference.

I delve into this and more during this solo episode.

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Spotify link - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3DmUWZe77O6vtw2I1Ao2gb?si=WDyE20r0SiG0qWY3bIyZeA

Apple podcasts link - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/real-talk-how-often-parents-are-having-sex/id1534951122?i=1000755622592

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This week I sit down with the always hilarious Kath Carlin. We chat all things Kath’s iconic throwback reels, falling pregnant easily for baby number 1 but experiencing multiple miscarriages when trying to conceive baby number 2. What women tell Kath when they sit in her makeup chair, chasing down Von Dutch hats, parenthood now and so much more.

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Today I'm reflecting on my 39 years of life. How have I changed as a person? How I'm setting boundaries, protecting my energy, re-evaluating friendships, respecting myself and backing myself more than ever. Tune in to find out more.

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In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re discussing friendships after having kids.

How has our tolerance, energy, motivation for friendships changed? With less time now, can we prioritise as many people in our lives? Are we friends with someone just because we’ve got history with them, or do they really fill up our bucket? Do we make enough time for friends and are we friends for a season, reason or lifetime?

We delve into this and more.

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This week I sit down with Ella Ding to talk all things life post-partum.

We delve into what it was like coming off the show Married at first sight and how Ella’s handling the public opinion now. Navigating social media and how much to share of Pia. Work ethic and where it stems from. Reflecting on our childhoods, feeding, birth and so much more.

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It’s out 300th episode! So proud to be celebrating this with children’s music icon Emma Watkins (also known as Emma Memma) and husband and music guru Oliver Brian.

In this episode we chat about life in the wiggles, what kick started their relationship and  what they’ve learnt from performing to kids. We delve into what it was like leaving the Wiggles and going out on her own, their radically honest relationship, navigating stage 4 endometriosis and what is next for the duo.

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Today I'm reflecting on 300 episodes. How we got here and what I recommend when building a community. I delve into the need for passion, consistency, goal setting, backing yourself and a little bit of manifestation to create a sustainable business. Tune in to find out more.

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To celebrate nearing 300 episodes I am chatting with the man, the myth, the legend.. my husband Jules. Yes folks, this is the very first time he’s joined me in studio and we are spilling the tea on life behind our closed door.

From what we argue about, what works well in our relationship, my weird and wonderful quirks, who really has a higher mental load and everything in between.

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This is an episode about my breast feeding journey. It involved balloon like breasts, ice packs, physical pain, my baby not latching, electric pumps, tears and a many nurse. Until things turned around thanks to a manual pump from Haakaa.

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