The Juggling Act

It's a high energy kind of episode, and that's because we are joined by the indomitable Roxy Jacenko who tells us how she balances work and family life (hint: it's the social life that takes a hit). And why she's invited cameras into her life for the brand new reality show : I Am Roxy! Your hosts this week were Melissa Wilson and Sarah Harris.This podcast was produced by Nina Young.We've got a bit of a favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a review. It only takes a few secs and helps other people discover The Juggling Act. Have you got a story that you think our listeners will want love? We'd like to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial  

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This week we're talking about work flexibility, how do you ask for it? How do you hold onto it? We're also sharing our mum-fails and all the things we said we'd "never do". Plus, the lovely Sarah Mcgilvray is joining us to talk about why she went back to work right after having a baby and how work is her outlet and keeps her sane. Your hosts this week were Melissa Wilson and Sarah Harris.This podcast was produced by Nina Young.We've got a bit of a favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a review. It only takes a few secs and helps other people discover The Juggling Act. Have you got a story that you think our listeners will want love? We'd like to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial  

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This week the Divine Yumi Stynes dropped by to tell us about her new book, Welcome To Your Period. She also tells us her mantra to keeping sane with teenagers (hint: "it's not my f*cking problem). Your hosts this week were Melissa Wilson and Sarah Harris.This podcast was produced by Nina Young.We've got a bit of a favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a review. It only takes a few secs and helps other people discover The Juggling Act. Have you got a story that you think our listeners will want love? We'd like to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial  

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This week Sarah shares her experience of solo parenting while her husband is away. Mel can relate- she does it round the clock as a single mum! We're also joined by the fabulous Rose Kelly nee Jacobs, who tells us about what it's been like since splitting up with her husband , weatherman, Steve Jacobs. Rose is juggling single parenting and getting back into the 9-5 grind and she shares how she's coping. Your hosts this week are Mel Wilson and Sarah Harris.This podcast was produced by Nina Young. We've got a bit of a favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a review. It only takes a few secs and helps other people discover The Juggling Act.Have you got a story that you think our listeners will want love? We'd like to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial  

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Why? Why are mums always putting themselves last? It's all very well to tell us to take time for self care, but when the hell are we supposed to do that? We caught up with psychologist Belinda Williams to talk about the importance of micro moments. Plus, we're joined by The Fit Mama Belinda Norton who tells us about the little changes we can make to improve our fitness and our health without taking up our time. Your hosts this week are Mel Wilson and Sarah Harris.This podcast was produced by Nina Young. We've got a bit of a favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a review. It only takes a few secs and helps other people discover The Juggling Act.Have you got a story that you think our listeners will want love? We'd like to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial  

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We've all heard the horror stories from my friends about being fired or made redundant while on mat leave. But, can they really do that? What are your rights? And how can you protect them? Plus, we're joined by the brilliant George Georgievski, who runs the incredibly popular @SchoolLunchbox instagram page where he displays his delicious, simple, school lunch creations to his 78 thousand followers on Instagram. Your hosts this week are Mel Wilson and Sarah Harris.This podcast was produced by Nina Young. We've got a bit of a favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a review. It only takes a few secs and helps other people discover The Juggling Act.Have you got a story that you think our listeners will want love? We'd like to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial  

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You've done the tough part you've found a daycare with availability, you've gotten your precious little one used to the idea of separating from you and you've put your trust into the carers. You're golden right? Wrong. Strap yourself in, because here come the never ending daycare bugs. We're joined by the fabulous Dr Sam to tell us what parents can do to survive the plagues and just how sick is too sick for daycare REALLY. We're also joined by actress Helen Dallimore to find out how she manages the juggle. Your hosts this week are Mel Wilson and Sarah Harris.This podcast was produced by Nina Young. We've got a bit of a favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a review. It only takes a few secs and helps other people discover The Juggling Act.Have you got a story that you think our listeners will want love? We'd like to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial  

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We're back - and we're ready to help out mums doing the work-life struggle like a boss. We're so happy to welcome our new host, Studio Ten's Sarah Harris. This episode we talk about keeping romance alive after kids and we take a look into Sarah's working day. Your hosts this week are Mel Wilson and Sarah Harris.This podcast was produced by Nina Young. We've got a bit of a favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a review. It only takes a few secs and helps other people discover The Juggling Act.Have you got a story that you think our listeners will want love? We'd like to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial  

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We're so excited we might cry (although that may be because we were up all night with the kids). We're so pleased to announce we're coming back next week with a revamped new show aimed at working parents and a new host joining Mel - Sarah Harris! We look forward to catching up with you soon.  

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We’re joined by the co-founders of The Big Sister Experience, a fantastic in-school program helping empower our daughters. The program is run by sisters, Bianca and Kritz and they are visiting schools all over the country to help girls with issues ranging from self esteem to peer pressure, and they say parents would be surprised at the most common concerns they are hearing. Plus we're joined by Cassie's mum, and together they talk about al the ways parenting has changed and the things we can learn from our mothers. SHOW NOTESYour hosts this week are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer and our huge thanksto Bianca and Kritz.This podcast was produced by Nina Young.We've got a bit of a favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a review. It only takes a few secs and helps other people discover The Juggling Act.Have you got a story that you think our listeners will want love? We'd like to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial  

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