Parenthood

How do you rebuild your career after kids when you’re not even sure what you want anymore?

Whether you’re returning to the workforce or thinking about starting your own business, we unpack rebuilding confidence, finding flexibility, navigating mum guilt and working out what success looks like for your family now.

Because finding yourself again doesn’t mean leaving parenthood behind.

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Builder. Podcaster. Mum. And constantly juggling all three.

In this solo episode, I’m sharing how I actually manage everything I have going on — work, the podcast, kids and life — without completely losing my mind.

The things that keep me organised, save me time and help me focus on what actually matters.

Because there are never enough hours in the day!

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What happens when two creatives become parents and realise nothing quite goes to plan?

This week on Parenthood, comedian Simon Taylor and his wife Lucy join me for a hilarious and honest conversation about raising two young kids, navigating relationship changes and juggling careers with family life.

From toddler negotiations and sleep deprivation to managing the mental load, finding your village and keeping your own dreams alive, Simon and Lucy share why communication, planning and a good sense of humour are essential to surviving the parenting chaos.

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When was the last time you put your own health first?

This week on Parenthood, I am joined by Dr Michaela and Sarah, co-founders of Elme Health, for an honest conversation about preventative healthcare and why we shouldn't wait until something goes wrong.

From Michaela's cancer diagnosis as a mum of two young children to Sarah's experience watching her mother live with multiple sclerosis, they share the personal stories behind their mission to change how we approach our health.

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What happens when you adore your friend… but dread spending time with their partner?

We unpack personality clashes between couples, whether it’s okay to keep friendships to coffee dates and playdates, and how to set boundaries without hurting your friend or making them choose sides.

Because sometimes the best way to protect a friendship is accepting that not everyone needs to be friends.

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AI has quickly become one of the tools I use most — both in business and everyday life.

In this solo episode, I share the practical ways I’m using AI to save hours each week, from business decisions and everyday problem-solving.

I also chat about why it’s largely replaced Google for me, how having ongoing context makes it so useful, and why I think every busy parent should be experimenting with it.

If you’re not using AI yet, this might just convince you to start.

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Nearly a decade after Yummy Mummies first hit our screens, I’m joined by Lorinska, Jane and Rachel for the reunion we’ve all been waiting for.

We chat motherhood, marriage, mental load, raising older kids and how life has changed since the show — plus the parenting hacks getting them through it all.

Funny, nostalgic and refreshingly honest — the Yummy Mummies are back!

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My husband and I both had lunch plans on the same day… but someone had to pick up the kids.

Mine had been in the diary first, so naturally I thought I was off the hook. He disagreed.

So who should compromise? And when you’re parents, does it even matter who made plans first?

In this solo episode, I unpack the argument, the mental load and the constant juggle between having your own life and, well… being a parent.

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Have you ever made a parenting decision based less on what your child needed and more on what you worried other parents might think?

From Book Week costumes to screen time, homework and the state of our homes, we’re unpacking the pressure to look like we’ve got parenting “together”.

We share our own ridiculous moments, your responses and why we’re so wired to fear judgement — plus how to stop parenting for everyone else and start trusting yourself.

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What happens when a parent has to choose between buying nappies and putting food on the table?

In this episode, I speak with Sandra founder of The Nappy Collective about the confronting reality of nappy poverty in Australia — affecting tens of thousands of families every month.

We talk about parents going without meals to afford nappies, the desperate measures some families are forced to take, and the heartbreaking reality that The Nappy Collective is currently only able to reach a fraction of those who need support.

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This week I’m chatting to Jess & Liam about all things; the realities of newborn life.

We delve into the things no one tells you about sex postpartum, relationship challenges, what success now looks like, asking for help, post-natal depression, ‘daddy milk’ and so much more.

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We're working harder, paying more, but are we getting ahead?

Interest rates went up last night - and I'm bringing my thoughts.

In this solo episode, I explore the rising cost of living, Australia's housing crisis and the pressures facing small businesses. What's driving these costs, who's paying the price and what needs to change?

Note error in stat: Number of builders out of business is an Australian stat (not Victorian).

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Kids’ sport is meant to be fun… so why does it sometimes bring out the worst in parents?

Following the AFL Grand Final, we’re unpacking the drama that happens on the sidelines — playing time, team selections, competitive parents, coaching from the sidelines, club politics and the dreaded car ride home.

Plus, practical tips for staying out of the drama, managing your own emotions and, most importantly, protecting your child’s love of sport.

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Why are we always looking ahead to what’s next?

In this solo episode, I reflect on the strange emotional comedown that can happen after getting something you really wanted.

A reminder to myself, as much as anyone else, to occasionally stop chasing what’s next and notice the good stuff that’s already here.

The end.

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This week I’m joined by Chantel Mila, aka Mama Mila, who has built a community of more than 4 million followers sharing her clever cleaning and home hacks.

We chat about the cleaning shortcuts that actually save parents time, getting kids involved, sharing the household load and the jobs we’re all overcomplicating.

Chantel also shares how she turned posting home hacks into an incredible career, the lessons she’s learnt building a huge online community and her advice for anyone wanting to grow their own profile.

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Behind every big opportunity is a story most people never see.

While I was filming The Block, everyone saw the exciting career milestone. What they didn’t see was my husband holding down the fort at home—school drop-offs, dinners, bedtimes and everything in between.

This episode isn’t just about ambition. It’s about partnership.

Because success is rarely achieved alone. It’s often built on the quiet sacrifices of the people who love us most.

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Poppy Griffiths is a mum of three, founder of UnlimitU, High Performance Neuroscience Coach and R U OK? Community Ambassador.

We talk mental health and resilience, career and identity after kids, the pressure on women to do it all, and how to support someone who says they’re “fine” when you suspect they’re not.

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This week we’re answering an audience DM: “I’m a mum of 3 young children and I’m exhausted. It’s impacting my relationship. How do you know if your relationship is truly falling apart, or if it’s just due to the sleep deprivation phase?”

We chat all things the realities of sleep deprivation, our experiences with no sleep in the early days of parenting, how our relationships were challenged due to the lack of sleep and is this just a season?

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Jack Kennedy is a familiar face from ABC’s Muster Dogs, a community leader and dad of two.

We talk modern fatherhood, becoming a stay-at-home dad, identity after stepping away from work, paternal postnatal stress, and why asking for help can be one of the hardest.

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Did I manifested my role on The Block Australia?

My answer?

Yes—but probably not in the way social media makes manifestation look.

Manifestation wasn't about wishing for something and waiting for it to happen.

It was about getting clear on what I wanted, preparing as though it was possible, putting myself out there and trusting the timing.

This episode is about the mindset that helped me create this opportunity —and how you can apply the same principles to your own goals.

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Barry Du Bois is a much-loved television presenter, author and dad to twins Arabella and Bennett.

In this episode, Barry opens up about his extraordinary journey to fatherhood after years of IVF, adoption and surrogacy attempts, and how finally becoming a dad changed everything.

We also talk about parenting while living with incurable cancer, navigating uncertainty, teaching his children resilience, and what he hopes to leave them that has nothing to do with money or success.

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This week I’m joined by mum of 4 and fashion icon, Lindy Klim. We delve into Lindy’s journey when it comes to relationships and parenting. We chat all things marriage separation, handling custody and your ex’s new partner, supporting your children and your own mental health during times of separation, all things teenage years and finding our strength and power again.

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Steve Bastoni is one of Australia’s most recognisable actors, but in this episode we’re talking about his role as husband and dad to three.

Steve opens up about overcoming addiction, being more than 17 years sober, supporting his wife through severe postnatal depression, and the impact these experiences had on him and his family.

We also chat about the pressure dads can feel to be “the strong one”, how fatherhood has shaped him, raising resilient kids, and how the simple words “Are you OK?” changed him.

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After a recent school excursion, I had a humbling parenting moment.

As the kids opened their lunchboxes, I couldn’t help but notice the colourful bento boxes, fresh fruit and vegetables, and healthy homemade snacks. It made me realise that maybe it was time to lift my lunchbox game.

In this episode, I share why comparison isn’t always a bad thing, practical ways to encourage kids to try new foods without turning mealtimes into a battle, and simple lunchbox ideas that are realistic for busy families. Most importantly, it’s a remind...

What does fatherhood really look like behind the scenes?

This Father's Day, I'm joined by Scott O'Halloran and Marcus Sellen to chat about life as dads to two-year-old twin boys. We cover the realities of becoming parents, how fatherhood has changed their relationship, navigating the mental load, balancing careers and family life, and the conversations more men should be having about parenthood.

Whether you're a parent, parent-to-be or simply love honest conversations about family life, this episode is full of laughter, vulnerability and practical advice.

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This week we’re answering an audience DM: “I’m a mum of 2. My partner is a ‘good dad’ but not as hands-on or proactive as others. I notice other dad’s doing school drop-offs, taking initiative at home, being more emotionally engaged. It’s making me feel frustrated and guilty for comparing. Help!”

We chat all things comparison, the comparison trap we can fall into, insta v reality, the very real impacts of the mental load and do we every really know what happens behind closed doors?

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When homework first started, I worried about how we'd fit it in.

Between school, activities, family life and simply wanting the kids to have time to play, it felt like one more thing to squeeze into already busy days.

But instead of trying to copy what everyone else was doing, we found a routine that works for our family.

This episode is a reminder that there isn't one "right" way to do homework—there's only the way that works for your child.

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Balancing work, parenting and a relationship can often feel like a constant juggling act.

In this Father's Day episode, I sit down with my husband Jules to have an honest conversation about the realities of modern family life. From high pressure careers and raising children to dividing the mental load, finding time for each other and navigating the inevitable guilt that comes with trying to do it all.

This episode is about the imperfect reality of parenthood and aims to reassure you all that that no family has it all figured out.

Our kids are celebrating book week, so we are too. This week I’m joined by best-selling author Ali Lowe and one of my absolute all time favs. We are chatting all things Ali’s inspiration for her books, book recommendations, what to do if our kids are not into reading, how books can support our mental health and sanity and so much more.

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As parents, it's tempting to step back when our children seem reluctant to try something new.

But sometimes they don't need us to stop encouraging them.

They need us to keep believing in them until they believe in themselves.

This week, I'm sharing a moment with my son Charlie that reminded me how powerful gentle persistence can be.

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Our parents shape so much of who we become, often in ways we don't recognise until we have children of our own.

In this Father's Day episode, we'll explore the lessons Scott inherited from his own father, the values he has chosen to keep, and the generational patterns he has consciously decided to break.

We'll discuss masculinity, identity, bullying, acceptance and the courage it takes to parent differently. Scott's story is a powerful reminder that one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is the freedom to become exactly who they...

In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re talking all things kids ruling the household.

We delve into your responses around who is in charge in your households. The shift in modern parenting and has the pendulum swung too far? How we manage the tantrums, hangry children, demands and when it’s time to put our foot down.

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Have you ever had an argument that started with a simple text message?

This week on the podcast, I'm sharing how two words—*"No rush"*—turned into a full-blown misunderstanding between my husband and me.

It wasn't really about the text. It was about the expectations we never communicated.

If you've ever thought, *"But that's not what I meant!"* this episode is for you.

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No matter how much you prepare, nothing quite compares to the moment you become a parent.

In this Father's Day episode, we'll explore Adam's journey into fatherhood—the excitement, uncertainty, identity shift and the unexpected realities of those first few months. We'll also discuss his podcast *The Dads and the Docs*, why honest conversations between dads matter, and what he's learnt since welcoming his daughter.

The conversation is designed to reassure new and expecting parents that there's no perfect way to become a dad, only your own.

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This week I’m joined by the beyond hilarious brothers Luke & Scott. Scott is married to Marcus and has twins. In this chat we cover off on Scott’s surrogacy journey, life with twins, whether mental load inequality exists with same sex couples and of course so many random tangents that will make you laugh out loud.

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Have you ever had a parenting moment that completely shook you?

On our recent family holiday to Greece, we had one that I'll never forget. It reminded me just how quickly things can change around water—and why *"almost ready"* isn't the same as *"ready."*

In this week's solo episode, I'm sharing what happened, the lessons we learnt, and the water safety reminders every parent needs to hear.

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This week I’m joined by midwife Sydney Graves to celebrate World Breast Feeding week, thanks to Lacevo. Syndey is answering all of your burning questions around breast feeding, labour and pregnancy. From what really is the best way to prepare for birth, to how do I know if my baby getting enough milk, we have you covered.

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In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re talking all marriage.

We asked you our community your thoughts on sustaining a forever marriage. We delve into whether you compare your relationship to others, where we have been tripped up in our marriages, tools that can help us strengthen our relationships and everything in between.

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What happens when the strong mum finally admits she’s not coping? 

This week, I sit down with Sigourney Cantelo for one of the rawest conversations we’ve had on the podcast — burnout, anxiety, motherhood, childhood trauma and the pressure women feel to hold everything together while quietly falling apart.

We unpack rehab, guilt, shame, repair with our children and the ways our own upbringing can shape how we parent today.

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In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re sharing our hot tips and stresses about choosing an education setting – school and daycare.

We delve into everything we asked during daycare enrolments. How we researched and choose our current primary schools. What is in the works for high school and why Melbourne is so school obsessed.

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