The Juggling Act

Today we’re joined by an incredible young woman - 24 yr old actor and disability advocate Chloé Hayden. As well as being the star of the Heartbreak High reboot which just premiered, Chloe is also a passionate autism advocate and is with us to share what she wants parents, carers and other kids to know about neurodivergent kids. And Jules and Mel reveal the most stressful part of their day and how 'micro-transitions' can add to your anxiety level as a parent.

Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejuglingactpodcast. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are joined today by keynote speaker, author and co-founder Peace Mitchell. She was awarded Australia Day citizen of the year for her work with the non-for-profit organisation she started with her sister Mothers Helping Others, and has also launched The AusMumpreneur Network, an online business that supports, celebrates and empowers mums in business. Mel and Jules also discuss coming to terms with the fact that you may not be as ‘chill’ as you thought.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We love having today’s guest back on the podcast - he pretty much single-handedly got most of us through lockdown!  Jimmy Rees is with us and he’s bringing his Meanwhile in Australia LOLs…  While Jules is in the UK at the moment and reflects on what it's been like there while the country is in mourning and the incredible life of mother, grandmother and great grandmother Queen Elizabeth II.

Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejuglingactpodcast. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re joined today by writer, TV host and now kid’s book author - the fabulous Melissa Leong. She’s getting a real insight into kids and food with her partner’s three girls, now she’s helping other parents broaden their child’s taste buds with her gorgeous new book, 'A Taste Adventure'. She’s with us to chat about having her own children and learning to say ‘no’. Speaking of food, Mel has been trying to get the kids into the kitchen more and admits she doesn't know how to boil an egg.

Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejuglingactpodcast. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest today opens up about the long and painful journey of fiercely advocating for her son after he started struggling at school. Children's author Sally Rippin is with us to share the story of her son's dyslexia and ADHD, plus what needs to change in the classroom to support our kids more. And after Mel read that you should put your cutlery in the basket handle side DOWN, she grills Jules on her approach to some of life's basic activities (sock, sock, shoe, shoe or sock, shoe, sock, shoe?!)

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re joined today by someone who is going to get us organised (we hope!)
Kat Springer is a blogger and social media star known as The Organised Housewife. She’s with us to tell us how we can get KIDS to help with the housework, and create a calm and clean home. Meanwhile, Mel has fallen down another black hole…

Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejuglingactpodcast. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anyone with an anaphylactic child would know the constant fear that they might eat something they shouldn’t. Today’s guest is a mum of two, Kerry Branch, who, after a visit to a child-friendly cafe, ended up having to use the epi pen on her daughter for the first time. After a weekend spent taxi-ing her kids around, Mel got thinking about the funny things you find yourself saying (ok, yelling) in the car and the lengths we go to to keep kids entertained.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s guest had reached the pinnacle of her career when she started to hear the clock ticking. Allison Langdon is a journalist, TV host and now mum of two, who opens up about how she wasn’t sure she initially wanted to have a family, how she makes it work with her busy schedule and the new mum moment that nearly broke her.  While Jules went to the red centre for the first time and admits it's sometimes easier to ghost your child than call and see them get upset.

Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group The Juggling Act

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to your GP for help or you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14. And remember to check in with loved ones on RU OK? Day, and everyday. We all need to know someone cares.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Menopause has been one of those words that you whisper quietly as you fan yourself. But today’s guest is shouting that word out loud. Shelly Horton is even taking things one step further and is helping workplaces provide a supportive environment for women during that time. While Jules and Mel chat about a shocking video of an 8-month-old baby being snatched from a supermarket shopping trolley after the mum turned her back for a few seconds.

Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/thejuglingactpodcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re going through a separation or even thinking about it, today’s guest is here to help. Nikki Parkinson is a divorce coach and family law expert, who as a single mum of three knows what it’s like to take that difficult road. Meanwhile Mel discovered something disturbing about her 10 year old's homework.

Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group The Juggling Act

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.