Inner Mamalogue
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -Join working mothers; Maretta Ryan, Carmel Rabusin, and Barbara Davidson for an honest discussion about being a parent in today’s climate. Cutting through the bull of Instagram filters, mum-guilt, and sky-high expectations, these ladies share stories, debate hot topics, and have a little fun along the way. Raising kids isn’t easy, but sometimes you’ve just got to laugh.
New episodes drop Wednesdays.
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Fave Children's Books
March 14, 2023 13:01 - 48 minutes - 46 MBThe mamas were inspired by last week’s pod and wanted to share the books they loved reading with their kids. You’ll recognise some classic titles… and a few that you might be inclined to go shopping for. Plus... we discuss the technical drama that almost cost us last week’s pod. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We're listening. head to anchor.fm/innermamalogue and leave a voice message CREDITS Host: Maretta Ryan, Carmel Rabusin & Barbara Davidson Producer: Luke Ryan --- Send in a voice mess...
Sensitive Edits
March 07, 2023 13:01 - 45 minutes - 35.2 MBDisney…Dahl…Suess… Not everyone is on board when children’s books get a makeover. Should stories be updated to reflect the current social environment, or should everything be left as the author originally wrote it? Plus... The mamas recall when their kids repeated some ‘grown up’ words that they heard from… somewhere. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We're listening. head to anchor.fm/innermamalogue and leave a voice message CREDITS Host: Maretta Ryan, Carmel Rabusin & Barbara Davidson Producer: Luke...
Grandparents
February 28, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 57.9 MBInvolved grandparents are an integral part of a child’s life. What elements make a grandparent so great? And what happens when there is conflict? The mamas reminisce about their grandparents, chat about their parents and in-laws as grandparents and share some advice. Plus... Barbara shares an update on how her New Year’s resolutions are going. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We're listening. Head to anchor.fm/innermamalogue and leave a voice message Find episode here: linktr.ee/innermamalogu...
Screen Time
February 21, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutes - 56.3 MBIs screen time a necessary evil? A Blessing? A disaster waiting to happen? Probably all of the above. The mamas discuss their thoughts on screen time and what parenting looks like in a world where screens are here to stay. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We're listening. Head to https://anchor.fm/innermamalogue and leave a voice message Find episodes here: https://linktr.ee/innermamalogue Join the conversation at the Inner Mamalogue socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamalo...
Sharenting
February 14, 2023 13:01 - 42 minutes - 50.1 MBTo post or not to post? The mamas discuss the merits and drawbacks of sharing pics of kids online. Is there a way to share and be safe at the same time? Plus... Barbara is back and she’s been on an ABBA cruise! GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We're listening. Head to https://anchor.fm/innermamalogue and leave a voice message Find episodes here: https://linktr.ee/innermamalogue Join the conversation at the Inner Mamalogue socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Twitter...
What's in a name?
February 07, 2023 13:01 - 48 minutes - 57.1 MBSubscribe to Inner Mamalogue In-App ads that hock sham beauty products, IQ tests, and brain age... who are they kidding with this stuff? Plus... Maretta's friend poses a question about a name for her unborn child, so the Mamas just have to weigh in. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Head to https://anchor.fm/innermamalogue and leave a voice message. CREDITS: Hosts: Maretta Ryan, Carmel Rabusin & Barbara Davidson Producer: Luke Ryan Check out the other podcasts from Tum Drum M...
Back to School
February 01, 2023 08:23 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MBSubscribe to Inner Mamalogue Back from their busy life - Inner Mamalogue returns, discussing all the topics that busy Mums cover. The new year brings a collection of new years resolutions - What are the Mums working towards and are these achievable? Plus... Summer Holidays have ended and school is back. How has school changed from our Mum's time and are school uniforms necessary or hurting our student's creativity? GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Head to https://anchor.fm/inn...
Ep 17 - Holiday Movies
December 07, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 38.9 MBThis week, the ladies share their top 5 favourite holiday movies. ‘Tis the season to gather ‘round ye olde television set and fire up a feel-good flick for the holidays. There are so many great films that make our hearts grow two sizes bigger, light up our hearts with a thousand twinkling lights or make sure we never feel home alone. Join us as we discuss our faves! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innermamalogue/message
Holiday Movies
December 07, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 38.9 MBThis week, the ladies share their top 5 favourite holiday movies. ‘Tis the season to gather ‘round ye olde television set and fire up a feel-good flick for the holidays. There are so many great films that make our hearts grow two sizes bigger, light up our hearts with a thousand twinkling lights or make sure we never feel home alone. Join us as we discuss our faves! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/innermamalogue/message
Keeping the Holidays Happy
November 30, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 43.8 MBThis week, the ladies discuss how they are going to manage stress over December and Christmas. It never fails that despite all our good intentions, this time of the year can easily overwhelm the best of us. We chat about how to manage kids, events, family, food, and our sanity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/innermamalogue/message
Ep 16 - Keeping the Holidays Happy
November 30, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 43.8 MBThis week, the ladies discuss how they are going to manage stress over December and Christmas. It never fails that despite all our good intentions, this time of the year can easily overwhelm the best of us. We chat about how to manage kids, events, family, food, and our sanity. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innermamalogue/message
The Family Pet
November 23, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBThis week, the ladies discuss the benefits and challenges that come with adding a pet to the family. Maretta shares her plan to get revenge on her pranking husband. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/innermamalogue/message
Ep 15 - The Family Pet
November 23, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBThis week, the ladies discuss the benefits and challenges that come with adding a pet to the family. Maretta shares her plan to get revenge on her pranking husband. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innermamalogue/message
Breast vs Bottle
November 16, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes - 42.9 MBThis week, Maretta, Barbara, and Carmel discuss the age-old debate: Breast Feed or Bottle Feed. The ladies share the positives, negatives, and some personal experiences. Plus hear about Carmel’s new skills in making sushi. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/innermamalogue/message
Ep 14 - Breast vs Bottle
November 16, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes - 42.9 MBThis week, Maretta, Barbara, and Carmel discuss the age-old debate: Breast Feed or Bottle Feed. The ladies share the positives, negatives, and some personal experiences. Plus hear about Carmel’s new skills in making sushi. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innermamalogue/message
Unsolicited Advice
November 09, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 50.7 MBThis week, the ladies discuss the unsolicited advice that unfortunately comes with being a parent - with parent submissions from social media. Carmel shares an epic kitchen fail. Join Maretta, Barbara, and Carmel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/innermamalogue/message
Ep 13 - Unsolicited Advice
November 09, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 50.7 MBThis week, the ladies discuss the unsolicited advice that unfortunately comes with being a parent - with parent submissions from social media. Carmel shares an epic kitchen fail. Join Maretta, Barbara, and Carmel. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innermamalogue/message
Ep 12 - Work Life Balance
November 02, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes - 44.2 MBThis week, the ladies talk about the importance of creating and maintaining a work/life balance and Barbara tells us about her go-to karaoke song (who knew BD was so gangsta?) Join the conversation at the Inner Mamalogue socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Twitter: https://Twitter.com/InnerMamalogue --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innermamalogue/message
Work Life Balance
November 02, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes - 44.2 MBThis week, the ladies talk about the importance of creating and maintaining a work/life balance and Barbara tells us about her go-to karaoke song (who knew BD was so gangsta?) Join the conversation at the Inner Mamalogue socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Twitter: https://Twitter.com/InnerMamalogue --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/innermamalogue/message
Picky Eaters
October 26, 2021 14:00 - 39 minutes - 45.3 MBThis week, the ladies discuss strategies for picky eaters. Maretta asks for advice to get back at her husband for pulling an annoying prank and Barbara and Carmel are NO HELP! Join the conversation at the Inner Mamalogue socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Twitter: https://Twitter.com/InnerMamalogue --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/innermamalogue/message
Ep 11 - Picky Eaters
October 26, 2021 14:00 - 39 minutes - 45.3 MBThis week, the ladies discuss strategies for picky eaters. Maretta asks for advice to get back at her husband for pulling an annoying prank and Barbara and Carmel are NO HELP! Join the conversation at the Inner Mamalogue socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Twitter: https://Twitter.com/InnerMamalogue --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innermamalogue/message
Housekeeping Helpers
October 19, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes - 43.7 MBThis week, the ladies discuss getting kids to participate in housekeeping duties. Maretta tells the story of a glitter bomb (a.k.a - ‘craft herpes’) and Carmel shares her worries about snake sightings and missing packages. Join the conversation at the Inner Mamalogue socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Twitter: https://Twitter.com/InnerMamalogue --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/innermamalogue/message
Ep 10 - Housekeeping Helpers
October 19, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes - 43.7 MBThis week, the ladies discuss getting kids to participate in housekeeping duties. Maretta tells the story of a glitter bomb (a.k.a - ‘craft herpes’) and Carmel shares her worries about snake sightings and missing packages. Join the conversation at the Inner Mamalogue socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Twitter: https://Twitter.com/InnerMamalogue --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innermamalogue/message
Ep 9 - Old Wives Tales
September 28, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 38.6 MBThis week, the ladies discuss some of the silly myths and old wives tales they were told when growing up. Carmel recounts her experience with the earthquake in Melbourne earlier in the week, Maretta shares a funny anecdote from Fb, and Barbara rages over green capsicum. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerMamalogue/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/InnerMamalogue --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innermamalogue/message
Old Wives Tales
September 28, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 38.6 MBThis week, the ladies discuss some of the silly myths and old wives tales they were told when growing up. Carmel recounts her experience with the earthquake in Melbourne earlier in the week, Maretta shares a funny anecdote from Fb, and Barbara rages over green capsicum. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerMamalogue/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/InnerMamalogue --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inne...
The Diversity Discussion
September 21, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 42.2 MBThis week, the ladies explore how to talk about the complexities of diversity with kids. Barbara tries to get a friend on MAFS, Maretta gets geared up to deal with a pantry pest. Join the conversation at the Inner Mamalogue socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Twitter: https://Twitter.com/InnerMamalogue --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/innermamalogue/message
Ep 8 - The Diversity Discussion
September 21, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 42.2 MBThis week, the ladies explore how to talk about the complexities of diversity with kids. Barbara tries to get a friend on MAFS, Maretta gets geared up to deal with a pantry pest. Join the conversation at the Inner Mamalogue socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Twitter: https://Twitter.com/InnerMamalogue --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innermamalogue/message
Self Care
September 14, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 39.1 MBThis week, the ladies discuss self-care in a pandemic. Carmel’s son has a birthday, Maretta is having a battle with her husband and Barbara comes back from a holiday to join us for the episode. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerMamalogue/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/InnerMamalogue --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/innermamalogue/message
Ep 7 - Self Care
September 14, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 39.1 MBThis week, the ladies discuss self-care in a pandemic. Carmel’s son has a birthday, Maretta is having a battle with her husband and Barbara comes back from a holiday to join us for the episode. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerMamalogue/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/InnerMamalogue --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innermamalogue/message
Ep 6 - Lying to Children
September 07, 2021 15:00 - 34 minutes - 40.4 MBLying to Children This week, the ladies explore the reasons and morality behind lying to our kids. Plus Barbara and Carmel are baking up a storm and Maretta’s son takes his lunch into his own hands. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerMamalogue/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/InnerMamalogue --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innermamalogue/message
Lying to Children
September 07, 2021 15:00 - 34 minutes - 40.4 MBLying to Children This week, the ladies explore the reasons and morality behind lying to our kids. Plus Barbara and Carmel are baking up a storm and Maretta’s son takes his lunch into his own hands. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerMamalogue/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/InnerMamalogue --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/innermamalogue/message
Childhood Cancer
August 31, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 49 MBThis week, Carmel’s son catches a… mouse?, Barbara attends a virtual wedding, and Maretta shares the story of her son’s battle with cancer. If you want to learn more about what Redkite does to support families dealing with cancer or make a donation, visit their website here: www.redkite.org.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerMamalogue/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/InnerMamalogue --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.s...
Ep 5 - Childhood Cancer
August 31, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 49 MBThis week, Carmel’s son catches a… mouse?, Barbara attends a virtual wedding, and Maretta shares the story of her son’s battle with cancer. If you want to learn more about what Redkite does to support families dealing with cancer or make a donation, visit their website here: www.redkite.org.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerMamalogue/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/InnerMamalogue --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/in...
Ep 4 - School Spirit
August 24, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 45.4 MBThis week, Carmel determines if Maretta and Barbara can stay in the country, Barbara uncovers an echidna crime ring. The ladies discuss the intricacies of deciding where to send your child to school. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerMamalogue/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innermamalogue/message
School Spirit
August 24, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 45.4 MBThis week, Carmel determines if Maretta and Barbara can stay in the country, Barbara uncovers an echidna crime ring. The ladies discuss the intricacies of deciding where to send your child to school. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerMamalogue/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/innermamalogue/message
Ep 3 - Emergency at Home
August 17, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 51.5 MBThis week, Maretta’s 4yr old talks some smack, Carmel gets reacquainted with Eminem’s work and Barbara recounts a terrifying emergency. The ladies discuss other emergencies that can occur in the home Join the conversation at the Inner Mamalogue socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerMamalogue/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innermamalogue/message
Emergency at Home
August 17, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 51.5 MBThis week, Maretta’s 4yr old talks some smack, Carmel gets reacquainted with Eminem’s work and Barbara recounts a terrifying emergency. The ladies discuss other emergencies that can occur in the home Join the conversation at the Inner Mamalogue socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerMamalogue/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/innermamalogue/message
Ep 2 - Regret-Me-Not
August 10, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBThis week, Maretta’s jeans create a wardrobe malfunction, and Carmel and Barbara decide if Maretta’s husband Luke is funny (spoiler alert…kinda?) The ladies discuss an article about parents regretting having children. Regretting having kids article: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/having-a-kid-is-probably-my-biggest-life-regret-wife-concurs-20210525-p57v3b.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerMamalogue/ -...
Regret-Me-Not
August 10, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBThis week, Maretta’s jeans create a wardrobe malfunction, and Carmel and Barbara decide if Maretta’s husband Luke is funny (spoiler alert…kinda?) The ladies discuss an article about parents regretting having children. Regretting having kids article: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/having-a-kid-is-probably-my-biggest-life-regret-wife-concurs-20210525-p57v3b.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerMamalogue/ -...
Ep 2 -Regret-Me-Not
August 10, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBThis week, Maretta’s jeans create a wardrobe malfunction, and Carmel and Barbara decide if Maretta’s husband Luke is funny (spoiler alert…kinda?) The ladies discuss an article about parents regretting having children. Regretting having kids article: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/having-a-kid-is-probably-my-biggest-life-regret-wife-concurs-20210525-p57v3b.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerMamalogue/ -...
Ep1 - Food for thought
August 03, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBMeet the Mamas. This week, Carmel’s tooth fairy requests a credit limit increase, Barbara is interested in murder and Maretta makes a Minion out of a banana. The ladies discuss an article about school lunches in Japan vs Australia. School lunches article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-20/japan-chara-ben-bento-preschool-lunch/11107838 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerMamalogue/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor....
Food for thought
August 03, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBMeet the Mamas. This week, Carmel’s tooth fairy requests a credit limit increase, Barbara is interested in murder and Maretta makes a Minion out of a banana. The ladies discuss an article about school lunches in Japan vs Australia. School lunches article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-20/japan-chara-ben-bento-preschool-lunch/11107838 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerMamalogue/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcast...
Trailer
July 27, 2021 11:02 - 1 minute - 1.13 MBJoin working mothers; Maretta Ryan, Carmel Rabusin, and Barbara Davidson for an honest discussion about being a parent in today’s climate. Cutting through the bull of Instagram filters, mum-guilt, and sky-high expectations, these ladies share stories, debate hot topics, and have a little fun along the way. Raising kids isn’t easy, but sometimes you’ve just got to laugh. New episodes drop Wednesdays. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/innermamalogue/mes...