The New Normal with Dominique

By Dominique Parks

The New Normal is where real stories meet honest reflection. Hosted by Dominique Parks, this podcast explores what it means to grow, pivot, and walk boldly into th

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The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.

The New Normal with Dominique episodes:

February 24, 2026 The Weight of the Gift
"The heaviness that comes with the reality of being free."
I visited the African American History Museum and walked out activated. This episode is about what our ancestors carried so we could have options they never did — and what we owe them with the lives we're living right now. This one hits different.
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18min
February 16, 2026 Starting Again, On Purpose
This week I’m talking about returning — to projects, to goals, to yourself. Starting again doesn’t mean you failed. Sometimes it just means you’ve gathered more information. We get into preparation, opportunity, and why hope isn’t something we’re handed — it’s something we build over time.
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The God of The Delay by Brandon U. Johnson
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November 05, 2025 Being Your Own Best Friend
3: This week, Dominique explores the importance of learning to be your own best friend: not in a cliché way, but in the everyday moments that test your patience, confidence, and self-worth. From self-talk to self-trust, this episode unpacks what it means to show up for yourself even when no one else does.
In the Spotlight segment, Dominique highlights Emma Grede, the visionary entrepreneur behind Good American and SKIMS, and how her journey embodies the power of betting on yourself.
Relational Intelligence by Dr. Dharius Daniels

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October 22, 2025 When Things Stop Making Sense
2: Dominique opens up about the moments when life starts to shift and the things that once felt certain suddenly don’t. In this episode, she reflects on what it feels like when plans fall apart, clarity fades, and faith is tested. Through honest storytelling and personal insight, Dominique explores how confusion can be a divine reset — a chance to rebuild from the foundation and trust that even when life doesn’t make sense, it’s still working for your good.
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October 09, 2025 Becoming: The Beauty in Starting Over
1: In this first episode of The New Normal, Dominique opens up about what inspired this podcast and the life changes that led her here. From career pivots to spiritual realignment, she shares what it really means to start over, not as a failure, but as an act of faith. Through honest reflection and God-led perspective, Dominique explores how letting go can make space for peace, purpose, and the person you’re becoming.
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16min
April 06, 2020 Quarantine 2020 Bonus Episode!
So. We know we said last year that we were too busy to keep doing regular episodes of the podcast, but that was before a pandemic rolled into town and our busy social lives (haha) were scaled right back. I mean... if there is ONE THING you want to arrange a playdate with your favourite mum friend to gossip about then isn't it how the world has been, like, grounded indefinitely?
In this special episode of the pod, Emma has some very cute 5-month-old news... plus we talk out all the highs and lows of staying at home with kids underfoot during COVID-19, as well as our best-of-2019/20 books, podcasts, shows, and more. It's like we never left your pod feed, and also never improved our remote-recording sound quality (soz... we blame the virus). Enjoy!
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May 16, 2019 Our final episode!
All good things must come to an end. Yes, after a hopeful return to the pod earlier this year, the struggle of the juggle has won and we're setting our podcast aside - happy in the knowledge that we had a good five (FIVE!) years in your ears.
From the bottom of our hearts, we'd like to thank all of you who took the time with us to laugh, cry, fist-pump-in-the-air, do kegels, commiserate and celebrate all the highs and lows that come with parenting.
To those of you who we call dear friends; to those who we met through this podcast; to the guests who bravely shared your stories; and to those who simply liked, commented or listened in: THANK YOU! ALL OF YOU were loved and appreciated by us on this podcasting journey. We hoped we helped you feel less alone, or less ridiculous in your parenting overthinking, or at least recommended a good book or show or podcast or a way to get your kid to eat more broccoli.
Of course, we're not disappearing completely.
Here's where we will be now...
Tess' books: www.creativemindshq.com
Tess' eNewsletter, Sylloge (good recommends for reads/listens): www.creativemindshq.com/sylloge
Emma's blog: worsthousebeststreet.com
Emma/Lee's furniture business: grattondesign.com.au
And on Instagram:
@tessmccabe@emmaclarkgratton
Future podcasting adventures by either of us will be announced via the TNN feed, so don't worry about unsubscribing (unless you're Marie-Kondo'ing your feed, which we understand and applaud you for. Digital clutter is real, y'all.)
Big love, everyone. Keep going, you're doing great. xoxo T&E
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March 09, 2019 72: That time both our husbands had serious accidents :~{
We're back for 2019, after a rather strange and frequently stressful end to 2018! Yes, both Emma and Tess' spouses went under the knife late last year after sudden yet unrelated accidents (just a few weeks apart!). In this ep we digest the aftermath and take stock of what we learned. And we make up for lost time by sharing our summer reads and TV recommendations, PLUS, yet another (hopefully the last) update to Tess' Paid Parental Leave miniseries.
Tess' Paid Parental Leave (the background and November update)
TNN Episode 34TNN Episode 40November update (on Tess' instagram)
Reading
Becoming Michelle Obama
Bad Blood by John Carreyrou
The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer
The Arsonist by Chloe Hooper
The Lost Man by Jane Harper
The Power by Naomi Alderman

Listening
The Dropout (Theranos podcast)

Watching
Bluey (for kids)
Barry (NOT for kids)
Last Chance Hotel (on iView)
Friends from College (on Netflix)
Party Down
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PS...
We know our audio recording quality is a bit lacking, but if you love the content, give us some stars on iTunes if you can? What else is there to do when you're forced to sit on the sidelines during the kids' swimming lesson... ;) xx E&T
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52min
November 22, 2018 Episode 71: Victorian Small Business Commissioner Judy O'Connell has two sets of twins
Our newest podcast is with Victoria’s Small Business Commissioner Judy O’Connell who has TWO SETS OF TWINS *faints*.
This basically qualifies her to run the whole damn country, in our opinion.
Judy has had a long career in the public service, including as Assistant Commissioner at the Australian Tax Office, where she set up an in-house childcare centre. Throughout her career, Judy has been a champion for flexible work for both mums and dads, and for integrating family life with career.
She also told us all about the cool things the Victorian Small Business Commission does, including help with dispute resolution, tax requirements, mediation and advocating for small businesses.
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34min
September 06, 2018 Episode 68: Sleepovers, kid-friendly podcasts, and having (more) empathy for teachers
It's Emma and Tess in your ears again with our recent book, pod and teev recommendations (for you AND your kids!). Yep, this episode we talk about a few kid-friendly podcasts on high rotation at home, plus revel in the wonder that is nature (documentaries). Then, thanks to a great listener suggestion, we discuss our policies on sleepovers and babysitting while our kids are still little. Enjoy!
Reading:
Teacher by Gabbie Stroud
Ache by Eliza Henry Jones
Lunchlady Magazine*
Listening:
Wowee Podcast
Married to a Maker
Future Women
Kids podcasts: Wow in the world; But Why; Pants on Fire; Brains On; Smash, boom, best; Story Pirates
Watching:
Planet Earth I & II
Glow (Netflix)
Sharp objects
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*Tess' book Conversations with Creative Women (Vol 3), feat. an interview with Lunchlady's founders Louise Bannister and Lara Burke, can be found at creativemindshq.com, or your local bookshop :)
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Find us elsewhere online:
Insta: @thenewnormalpodcast @emmaclarkgratton @tessmccabe
Twitter: @newnormalpod @emmamakesthings @tessmccabe
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FAQs about The New Normal with Dominique:

How many episodes does The New Normal with Dominique have?

The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.