Have you noticed as each year passes your children are paying less attention to your words of wisdom? Do not fear because today we’re delving into a 2000 year old tribal ritual that "magically" has your kids following your words without talking back! Plus we delve into the new Tik Tok trend - "boy mums" and their toxic behaviour. 

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Hosts: Tegan Natoli, Annaliese Todd 

Producer: Thom Lion

Audio Production: Lu Hill

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This is a special TGM from the archives when Holly Wainwright and Andrew Daddo were hosts. It made a big splash at the time so we've dusted it off again for you.

Summer Wilson is your average Australian 17-year-old, she has a part time job at Woolies, and she likes hanging out with her friends. But unlike most 17-year-olds, she’s already had a cosmetic procedure. Her mum agreed for her to have lip filler injections! Holly and Daddo chat to Summer and her mum, and they have feelings about it. So sit back, relax and be prepare to be floored.

HOSTS: Holly Wainwright and Andrew Daddo

GUESTS: Lisa and Summer Wilson.

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One of our parents is getting FOMO from the school Whatsapp, but why? Another mum is thinking laterally to entertain her kids at home, and what's the difference between dog chocolate and real chocolate? Does it matter? 

You can share your best worst parenting stories by leaving us a voice note, email us at [email protected] or for super shame super anonymous you can pop them in this form. 

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Host: Annaliese Todd & Stacey Hicks

Producer: Thom Lion

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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We all know the challenges of being a mum in 2025 are huge. But how are the dads doing? Do you ever look at a man you love and think “what on earth is going on inside your head?”

More and more men are struggling to thrive in today’s hectic world, without saying a word about it - and if our partners are not thriving, then we are not thriving. So what can we do?

Today we take a peek behind the male façade, with a vulnerable and at times hilarious conversation with Mamamia’s resident dad Thom Lion. Thom reveals the unspoken pressures and emotional challenges facing the Dads of 2025. Plus, we have practical ways to support the men in your lives, some key signs you can look out for, and tips to help create a healthy and functioning family life.

SUPPORT SERVICES:

Men’s Shed

Mensline Australia: 1300 78 99 78

Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

Movember For Dads 

Lifeline 13 11 14

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Hosts: Tegan Natoli, Annaliese Todd & Thom Lion

Producers: Grace Rouvray & Thom Lion

Audio Production: Thom Lion

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Having one baby is hard. Imagine four! This is the incredible story of Taylah Tudehope-Glachan’s pregnancy and birth with her quadruplets.

In Part 1 of Taylah’s tale, she details a roller-coaster fertility struggle; think PCOS, endometriosis and IVF.

Plus what it was like discovering her successful transfer had resulted in four babies.

You’ll hear about high-risk pregnancy, exactly HOW she fell pregnant with quads, and how she handled her hospitalisation at 24 weeks

Can’t wait for part two? You don’t need to! Listen to part two of Taylah’s story here.

If you’re a soon-to-be mum of multiples, the Australian Multiple Birth Association is a wonderful resource.

Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by one of Australia’s favourite paediatricians, Dr Golly.

If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at [email protected] or send us a voice note here.

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CREDITS:
Host: Ksenija Lukich
Expert: Dr Golly
Executive Producer: Georgie Page
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach 

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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At this point, you're probably halfway through the school holidays—congrats!

As the holidays seem to stretch longer each year, you might find yourself running out of entertainment ideas. Or perhaps you're back at work this week, juggling family life and your professional responsibilities.

This episode offers equal parts escapism and practical advice. Sit back, relax (or at least try to), as This Glorious Mess brings you a school holiday survival guide.

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Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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We’ve all had our moments of questionable parenting. Let this podcast ease your guilt.

From using your child’s diaper as your own to accidentally calling emergency services or pocket-dialing your mothers’ group while recounting a salaciously sexy story, we’ve found the best parenting confessions for you to enjoy. Have a good laugh while navigating the chaos of the summer holidays!

Enjoy!  

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Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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A mum with a birth plan, and a baby with a very different idea…

Michelle Battersby’s birth was long, her baby got stuck and she was forced to pivot to a birth she had never considered.

The entrepreneur, marketing guru & founder of Sunroom shares her diary of a birth.

Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by one of Australia’s favourite paediatricians, Dr Golly.

If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at [email protected] or send us a voice note here.

You can listen to more of Diary Of A Birth here.

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Host: Ksenija Lukich
Expert: Dr Golly
Executive Producer: Georgie Page
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach and Lu Hill

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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If there’s one thing that brings us all together—whether for a heartfelt connection or just pure practicality—it’s dinner time.

No matter who we are, we all have to eat, and that simple act unites us.

Throughout the year, we’ve been gathering stories from parents across Australia about how they navigate the chaos, joy, and challenges of dinner time. Now, we’d love to share those stories with you.

This is Dinner Time

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Research showa that PND is more likely to occur 4 years after birth than at any point in the first 12 months.

In This Glorious Mess From the archives, Leigh Campbell and Tegan Natoli deep dive into Post Natal Depression. 

PND affects up 100,000 parents every year in Australia alone. If are experiencing any of the symptoms discussed in this episode please speak to your GP.

If are experiencing any of the symptoms discussed in this episode please speak to your GP.

PND RESOURCES 

Beyond Blue, Lifeline, PANDA,The Gidget Foundation

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