The Juggling Act

The Juggling Act

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The Juggling Act episodes

  • Snapchat filters, polyamory and the relevance of MAFS in 2023

    Coming up on today's show, Mel and Jules talk about the horrific trolling Jelena Dokic has faced over the summer and what it says about the way we talk about women and their bodies in Australia. They also talk about 'polyfamorous' relationships, the most (scientifically) handsome man in the world and whether dating reality shows still have a place in 2023. 

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    24 min
  • Turia Pitt on her heritage, parenting and being an inspiration at home

    On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are joined by the fabulous Turia Pitt to talk about what’s left on her bucket list, celebrating all the parenting wins and her latest book for children, which draws on her Tahitian heritage. 

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    30 min
  • Mums that get it… get it

    Mel and Jules are joined by Kidspot’s Parenting Editor Nama Winston to talk about the stories that got everyone all hot and bothered this week. They chat about the hard hypotheticals parents have to face before they go into labour, falling out of love with your children’s names and the AITA post that left them with a lot of questions.

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    22 min
  • Gwyneth Paltrow is the gift that keeps on giving

    Coming up on today's show, Mel and Jules dive into all the best and worst stories from the week that was. They chat about ball kids working at the Australian Open for free, Rebel Wilson’s controversial Dubai weekend and Robert Pattinson’s stance on body standards for men in Hollywood.

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    26 min
  • Safety watches might be double-edged sword and how fate intervened for one mum-of-four

    In this episode, Mel and Jules are joined by mum Laura, who had a chance meeting that changed the life of her daughter forever. They also dive into the harsh reality of a family beach trip in peak season and unpack the mixed blessings of Spacetalk Watches.

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    33 min
  • Grandparents who refuse to babysit and cancelling Rainbow Fish

    Mel and Jules are joined by Lifestyle Editor Leah Goulis to talk about the stories that are trending on Kidspot this week. On this episode, things get heated as they talk about the merits of bringing back Aidan to And Just Like That, grandparents who don’t want to pitch in and the assumption that mum takes time off work when the kids are sick. They also chat about the latest kids' book to get cancelled on TikTok.

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    26 min
  • Is “looking good for your age” the world’s biggest backhanded compliment?

    Coming up on today's show, Mel and Jules chat about Cate Blanchett’s confusing Critics Choice speech, the celebrities who won’t leave any money to their kids and the complicated conversation to be had about men and aging. They also talk about how much they love Selena Gomez and her positive attitude toward her body. More of this please!

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    27 min
  • Zara Cooper on falling in love - twice

    Mel and Jules are joined today by Zara Cooper, a mum who was happily married to her high-school sweetheart when she had an instant connection with a woman she met at a party. Jules also talks about getting rid of the negative energy at home and how she's manifesting a baby in 2023. 

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    24 min
  • Pregnancy shaming and letting a nine-year-old pierce her nose

    Nina and Jules are joined by Kidspot Editor Charlotte Willis to talk about the stories that tickled readers on Kidspot this week. They dive into all the trolling Jessie J has recieved since announcing her pregnancy, locking away toys on play dates and letting your daughter get a nose piercing,

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    22 min
  • Parenting when your son watches Andrew Tate

    On today's episode of The Juggling Act, Jules and Nina share their hot (or cold) takes on the biggest stories from the week that was. They chat about all of the crazy allegations from Prince Harry in Spare, Stan's wild new documentary and the challenges of accessing government-issued vouchers. They also have dive into the complicated dilemma that lots of parents have faced over the past few weeks: how can I talk to my son about Andrew Tate? 

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    24 min

About The Juggling Act

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Hosted by Kidspot writer and mum-of-two Melissa Wilson, and businesswoman and mum-of-one Jules Robinson, The Juggling Act covers the latest opinions, challenges, expert advice, celebrity…

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