The Juggling Act

Australian Birth Stories' Sophie Walker joins Mel and Jules in the studio to talk all things birth; from having a birth wish instead of a birth plan, to the topics that are still taboo when is comes to pregnancy. 

This episode does discuss infant loss and birth trauma, so please listen with care.

You can purchase The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth here. 

You can listen to Mel's episode of Australian Birth Stories here. 

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Mel and Jules are joined by Kidspot Editor Charlotte Willis to talk about the stories that had everyone chipping in their two cents this week. They unpack yet another instance of mum-shaming, post-birth trauma and the mum who has been slammed for the way she dealt with her toddler walking in on her partner. 

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On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are talking about the Sharon Stone interview that broke our hearts, and the Gen Z dating dictionary that broke our brains. They also break down the best bits of the Oscars, a raunchy new makeup product and the court case they’re hoping sets a precedent for unpaid domestic labour. 

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The wonderful Jess Sanders joins Mel and Jules on this episode of The Juggling Act to talk about the rising levels of anxiety in our kids, managing big feelings and how being brave can look a little different to what we've been taught. 

You can grab a copy of You've Got This here.

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Mel and Jules are joined by Lifestyle Editor Leah Goulis to talk about the stories that are trending on Kidspot this week, chatting about everything from King Charles' long-awaited coronation to how we should go about teaching our little ones not to bite. They also fall down the MAFS rabbit hole, and Jules reveals one or two behind-the-scenes secrets from her season of the show.

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On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are taking a long hard look at parental leave and whether being a stay-at-home mum is harder than working full-time (spoiler: we think so!). They also chat about TikTok's new well-being features and the bride who caught her husband-to-be being breastfed moments before walking down the aisle.

You can apply to be an ambassador for the #figurunfiltered campaign here. 

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Celebrated author, podcaster and presenter Andrew Daddo joins Mel and Sarah in the studio to talk about re-learning how to play outside, the best tips and tricks when it comes to parenting and the simple joy we can find in telling our children stories about the good ol' days. 

You can grab a copy of Grandma's Guide to Happiness here. 

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Mel and Sarah are joined behind the microphone by Kidspot’s Parenting Editor Nama Winston to talk about parenting a child who identifies as queer, Maria Thattil’s scary experience at the Mardi Gras parade and going full glam before giving birth. 

You can find our interview with Maria Thattil here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/maria-thattil-chats-taboo-topics-pride-and-choosing/id1198896352?i=1000601637875

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On this episode of The Juggling Act, Sarah Marie Fahd is back in the studio filling in for Jules and telling us all about the reality of her second pregnancy. Mel and Sarah also unpack stepping in to help parents on planes, underrated green flags and a world-first surgery that has blown people's minds.

This episode of The Juggling Act cotains discussions around miscarriage and pregnancy loss, so please listen with care. For support or more information, visit miscarriageaustralia.com.au.

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World Pride Ambassador and former Miss Universe Australia Maria Thattil joins Mel and Jules in the studio to talk all things taboo, from telling her truth in her new book Unbounded to being bisexual and child-free in a traditional Indian family. 

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