In 1987, Sue and John Brierly adopted a little boy from India named Saroo. Years later, Saroo would go on to discover his birth family via Google Earth and his story would be made into a Hollywood film named Lion.

But it’s the story behind that story that Holly and Andrew are focusing on today. Sue, Saroo’s mum, has written a book called Lionness, and it’s all about the years she waited for her sons to arrive, and why her family trauma helped her decide to adopt.

On the latest episode of This Glorious Mess, Sue tells Holly and Andrew what happened before Lion, and before Nicole Kidman played her…

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Hosts: Holly Wainwright & Andrew Daddo

With thanks to: Sue Brierley, you can find her book Lioness at any good bookstore.

Producer: Pariya Taherzadeh

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

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We were so excited about 2020. A new decade brimming with optimism and fresh opportunities. But then of course COVID happened and everything changed, especially for new parents. 

Tegan and Leigh chat to antenatal and midwifery educator Michelle Daniels about the impact COVID has had on families and hospitals. 

Plus, Tegan mastered the language of baby chat. She had a nice long talk with her son Bango in something we’ll call… gibberish. 

 

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Hosts: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli

Guest: Michelle Daniels - www.northshoreprivate.com.au/maternity/maternity-home 

Producer: Pariya Taherzadeh 

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At the peak of her career in October 2019, Shonel Bryant was diagnosed with Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.

Holly and Andrew hear her story of battling breast cancer through COVID and how she kept her kids informed without scaring them.

Plus, Holly and Daddo both experienced Book Week a little differently this year. Can you guess who nailed it and who failed it?

LINKS 

Shonel Bryant’s docu-series ‘Life On Standby’ 

https://supportyourgirls.com/pages/docu-series 

CREDITS

Hosts: Holly Wainwright & Andrew Daddo

Guest: Shonel Bryant - www.supportyourgirls.com 

Producer: Pariya Taherzadeh

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Is your toddler throwing tantrums, and they aren’t even two yet? Do they scream at the top of their lungs, for what seems like no reason at all? 

Parenting coach Karina Lane chats to Leigh and Tegan about how you can turn the terrible twos into tolerable and sometimes terrific twos! 

Plus, Tegan’s WTF of the week was when she tried to make her home look child-free… not because she’s ashamed of course, but because she’s trying to sell the house. Fingers crossed no one opens up the cupboards! 

 

CREDITS

Hosts: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli

Guest: Karina Lane - www.facebook.com/karinalanecoach 

Producer: Pariya Taherzadeh 

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Ever thought about travelling around the country with the kids? What about travelling in a caravan? Nightmare or true bliss? 

Holly and Daddo chat about how a mother of two decided to buy an old caravan, renovate it, and then travel around Australia with it. Is it something you would do, or do you cringe at the thought?

And Holly’s parenting fail this week was when she realised her 10-year-old daughter didn’t know how to use the toaster. But she nailed it because she taught her how to use it. Finally.

LINK 

‘Jen completely transformed a vintage caravan to travel around Australia with her kids’ - www.mamamia.com.au/caravan-renovation/

 

CREDITS

Hosts: Holly Wainwright & Andrew Daddo

Producer: Pariya Taherzadeh

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Does your little one cry uncontrollably when you drop them off at daycare? Do they fuss and fall apart when you’re just taking the bins out? Maybe they well up when you leave the room? 

Leigh and Tegan chat to registered psychologist Davina Donovan, about the separation anxiety your little one may feel and how to cope with it. 

Plus, Leigh realises her baby boy is growing up fast as it’s time for his daycare photoshoot!  

 

CREDITS

Hosts: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli

Guest: Davina Donovan - www.davinadonovan.com.au 

Producer: Pariya Taherzadeh 

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What do you think about expelling or suspending kids from school? Do you think it should be phased out? Or do you think kids should be disciplined for behaving badly? 

Andrew and Holly chat about how one school principal is making a difference by having never suspended or expelled students in his 37 years as an educator. 

Plus, Daddo nailed parenting when he let his 16-year-old daughter and her friend go camping... alone! But of course, not before he set a few rules in place.  

LINK 

‘Meet the school principal who has never expelled or suspended a student’ - https://ab.co/2SF6w0K 

 

CREDITS

Hosts: Holly Wainwright & Andrew Daddo

Producer: Pariya Taherzadeh

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Ever wanted to have an au pair? Or maybe you prefer to send your kids to a daycare? Or do both feel like an out-of-reach luxury?

After a few people have judged Tegan for having a live-in nanny, she wants everyone to know it’s not as glamorous as it seems. 

Plus, Leigh’s WTF of the week was when she realised she’s never celebrated Christmas as an adult. So for the first time in a long time, she’s going to go big for Christmas… Mariah Carey album and all! 

 

CREDITS

Hosts: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli

Producer: Pariya Taherzadeh 

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You’ve probably heard of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - known as ADHD - but do you really know what it is and how to care for someone with it? 

Andrew and Holly chat to Louise Kuchel, a founding member of the advocacy group Parents for ADHD Advocacy Australia about the myths of ADHD and parenting a child with ADHD.

Plus, Holly feels like she failed at parenting when her kids celebrated Trump getting COVID. Kids learn quickly don’t they!   

LINK
Parents for ADHD Advocacy Australia - https://parentsforadhdadvocacy.com.au/

CREDITS

Hosts: Holly Wainwright & Andrew Daddo

Producer: Pariya Taherzadeh

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From getting the kids out the door on time, to bathtime and making dinner, it’s hard enough to get stuff done with the little ones, let alone all by yourself in a pandemic. 

Leigh and Tegan chat to single mum of identical twins Emily Neal, about what life is really like as a young solo parent in lockdown. 

Plus,Tegan’s WTF of the week is the horrid foot and mouth disease, while Leigh’s is a wobbly milestone. 

 

CREDITS

Hosts: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli

Guest: Emily Neal - www.instagram.com/twinmumlife/?hl=en

Producer: Pariya Taherzadeh 

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