Parenthood
181 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOur lives change when we become parents. Of course, we experience the joys and challenges of parenting, but we go through profound changes on a personal level too.
Parenthood is all about exploring these personal challenges we feel as adults. Hosted by relationship coach, successful businesswoman and mother of two, Leonie Akhidenor, Parenthood focuses on the heart-warming, exhausting, frustrating and exhilarating lives of parents.
Each week Leonie meets with parents, parenting professionals or best friend Liv, to discuss the greatest challenges facing parents today. It’s like group therapy. Only juicier.
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Episodes
SOLO Ep - The time I left on a solo trip to the US; preparing the kids & myself
July 08, 2024 19:00 - 14 minutes - 6.46 MBWelcome to the first episode from our Parenthood On Tour series. I’m giving you updates from the day before I leave for the US on my solo trip, chatting about: 🎙 How I’m preparing my kids for my trip away 🎙 The mum guilt that is SO real 🎙 My goals and challenges with media opportunities in the US And so much more… Follow Parenthood on insta @parenthoodpod Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing conn...
REAL TALK – A day in the life + Parenthood is going global
June 17, 2024 19:00 - 32 minutes - 60 MBBrought to you by @bambimini.co This is our final episode before our mini break. We are answering our audience’s top question; how is everyone juggling it all? We certainly are no experts and we drop balls all the time, but in this Real Talk episode we discuss: 🎙 Leonie’s solo trip to the US, preparing the kids and taking her mic with her 🎙 What our typical routines look like and how we fit it all in (or don’t) 🎙 Do we baby our husbands? 🎙 Meal prep ideas, hiding veggies And so much mo...
REAL TALK – Our 20 yr high school reunion + reflections from our teens
June 10, 2024 19:00 - 30 minutes - 55 MBWant to know what we were like in high school? Well Liv and I just had our 20 year reunion and are sharing all the tee, including: 🎙 Our high school personalities and yes we were as cool as you think… 🎙 What we’ve learnt from our parents way of parenting 🎙 Msn messenger, Linx Africa, passion pop reflections 🎙 Debating meetings sponsored by Woodstock And so much more… For more on our episode sponsor Bambi Mini Co visit: Instagram @bambiminico https://bambiminico.com.au/ Follow Parent...
Q&A with Dr Golly; fussy eaters, screen time, relationship challenges, welcoming a second child (part 2)
June 03, 2024 19:00 - 27 minutes - 51.1 MBBrought to you by Bambi Mini Co. This week I’m chatting with Dr Golly and he is answering your burning questions including: 🎙 Why the early years of parenting can be tough on relationships 🎙 How to navigate fussy eaters 🎙 Why screen time isn’t all that bad 🎙 How to empower toddlers when baby number 2 arrives And so much more… For more on our episode sponsor Bambi Mini Co visit: Instagram @bambiminico https://bambiminico.com.au/ Follow Dr Golly on Instagram @drgolly To get $20 off ...
Q&A with Dr Golly; preparing for kids, overcoming mental health challenges, tantrums (part 1)
May 27, 2024 19:00 - 31 minutes - 56.8 MBBrought to you by Bambi Mini Co. This week I’m chatting with Dr Golly and he is answering your burning questions including: 🎙 How we can best plan for kids 🎙 Overcoming mental health challenges as parents 🎙 Why my 4 year old’s tantrums were worse than the terrible 2’s and 3’s 🎙 How Dr Golly felt when he first became a dad And so much more… For more on our episode sponsor Bambi Mini Co visit: Instagram @bambiminico https://bambiminico.com.au/ Follow Dr Golly on Instagram @drgolly T...
REAL TALK – Our thoughts on female violence and gender inequality
May 20, 2024 19:00 - 27 minutes - 49.7 MBBrought to you by @elan.houseofwellness. This week we lend our voices to the many people who are speaking up about female violence. We discuss: 🎙 Our thoughts on media reports re female violence 🎙 What more we think needs to be done and 🎙 How gender inequality as playing out in organisations 🎙 What we can do to shift the needle, as mother’s to boys And so much more… To tune in, click the link in our bio 🎧 Visit @elan.houseofwellness to enjoy 20% savings for Mother’s Day. IG handle: ...
MOTHERS DAY w Steph Claire Smith – How I get my sexy back as a mum, handling conflict & rejection (part 2)
May 13, 2024 19:00 - 23 minutes - 43 MBBrought to you by Elan House of Wellness. Back by popular demand, this week it’s part 2 of our conversation with Melbourne mum and Kic co-founder Steph Claire Smith. We answer your questions including: 🎙 Low sex drive since becoming a parent 🎙 Inequality when it comes to the household 🎙 Handling endless business rejection 🎙 Hustle vs rest And so much more… Thank you to our episode sponsor Elan House of Wellness. Visit Elan online for the Mother’s Day offer: https://elan.house/ IG ha...
MOTHERS DAY w Steph Claire Smith – Regaining my sense of self, violence against women, business (part 1)
May 06, 2024 19:00 - 30 minutes - 55.5 MBParenthood Mother's Day Special - Brought to you by Elan House of Wellness. Back by popular demand, this week to celebrate Mother’s Day we are chatting with Melbourne mum and Kic co-founder Steph Claire Smith. We go deep and discuss: 🎙 Steph’s current focus on inner work, authenticity and blocking out other’s expectations 🎙 Thoughts on violence against woman 🎙 Lessons from starting a multi-million dollar business 🎙 Hustle vs rest And so much more… Thank you to our episode sponsor Ela...
Struggles to conceive baby no. 2, relationship counselling & work juggle w Bobby Clark + Steven
April 29, 2024 19:00 - 39 minutes - 202 MBEpisode 127 - This week I chat with well-known Melbourne artist Bobby and business owner Steve to discuss what their relationship looks like behind closed doors. The couple are so open and raw about some of the real challenges they’ve faced including: 🎙 A journey to conceive baby number 2 🎙 The challenges when juggling business and parenthood 🎙 How they navigate their different personality styles; the scheduler & the free spirit 🎙 Why couples counselling was a great support And so much ...
REAL TALK - A 48 hour argument over not making the bed + growing apart from our partners
April 22, 2024 19:00 - 21 minutes - 111 MBThis week we’re going airing our dirty laundry, about what we disagree on behind closed door. We spill the tea on: 🎙 A 48 hour Mexican stand-off in Leonie’s household 🎙 Who waves the white flag first in an argument? 🎙 A call-in from a listener re growing apart from her husband 🎙 Why fighting means we’re communicating and passion means we care And so much more… Follow Parenthood on insta @parenthoodpod Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we wo...
Everything you need to know about prams w Emily Stone co-founder Babybee
April 15, 2024 19:00 - 44 minutes - 226 MBThis week I chat to Emily Stone, co-founder of BabyBee. Emily answers all of your pram questions and delves into her own personal struggles with juggling parenthood and work. We chat about: 🎙 Emily’s personal challenges with running an international business whilst being a mum 🎙 What do we look for when shopping for a new pram? What accessories do I need? 🎙 Does a more expensive pram really mean a better one? 🎙 Car seat or capsule? 🎙 How Babybee can provide higher quality at a more affo...
SOLO EP - Life update & lessons from a therapist
April 01, 2024 18:00 - 22 minutes - 114 MBThis episode is a solo chat filling you in on my house move, reflections on burnout and extensive mental load and how I'm approaching the year to date. Follow Parenthood on insta @parenthoodpod and if you love the pod please rate us and share us with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted ...
REAL TALK - All the scope on Leonie’s home purchase
March 25, 2024 18:00 - 22 minutes - 115 MBAfter 2 years of searching for the right property, I bought a family home! During this Real Talk episode, Liv and I discuss all the tea on the house purchase, including: 🎙 The 2 year buying experience 🎙 Why I used a buyer’s advocate 🎙 The anxiety riddling auction 🎙 Home improvements and DIY curtain & blind options And so much more… Thank you to our episode sponsor @thecurtainandblindco Follow Parenthood on insta @parenthoodpod Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians...
Navigating life’s challenges with Amelia (The Midwife Mumma & Ambrose)
March 18, 2024 18:00 - 20 minutes - 104 MBThis is part 2 of our conversation with Amelia (@themidwifemumma) and husband Ambrose. See episode 127 for part 1. In this chat we delve into: 🎙 Navigating an unexpected death as a parent 🎙 House renovations 🎙 The most stressful year of the couple’s life 🎙 Whether they are done at 4 kids And so much more… Thank you to our episode sponsor Gaia. Website gaiaskinnaturals.com For more on Amelia, follow @themidwifemumma on Instagram. For more on Parenthood Podcast, follow @parenthoodpod ...
When we hit breaking point w Amelia (The Midwife Mumma) & Ambrose
March 11, 2024 18:25 - 27 minutes - 142 MBSo excited to bring you this episode with Amelia (@themidwifemumma) and husband Ambrose. Most well known for her expertise on sleep and all things baby, Amelia is well loved across Australia for her raw and honest content. The couple don’t hold back in this exclusive interview delving into: 🎙 Sex and what keeps their relationship alive after nearly 20 years together 🎙 Juggling businesses whilst having 4 children 🎙 What nearly broke them as a couple 🎙 Resentment-ville and how we can get o...
REAL TALK – We’re school mums now + Stranger danger chats w our toddlers
March 04, 2024 18:00 - 27 minutes - 138 MBReal Talk is back and our kiddos have started prep and kinder this year. So Liv & I chat about what it’s really like to be school mums, including: 🎙 Handling separation anxiety 🎙 Using roll-play to get your kids to listen to you! 🎙 School parent clicks & finding your crew 🎙 Lunch box tips + bribing with chocolate And so much more… Follow Parenthood on insta @parenthoodpod Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise the...
Prioritising you with or without kids w sisters Krystal (House of Harvee) & Steph
February 26, 2024 18:00 - 54 minutes - 273 MBEpisode 125 - This week I chat with sisters Krystal (@houseofharvee) & Steph, well known via social media for their insane fashion, vibrant personalities and always on point design aesthetic . We delve into: 🎙 How being brought up in a single parent household shaped them 🎙 Steph’s life updates on egg freezing, dating and advice to other single women in their 30’s 🎙 Krystal’s challenges around being a boy mum and how her identity has shifted 🎙 How their first ever family getaway with thei...
REAL TALK - Part 2: Our biggest lessons from 2023 + Ins & Outs + Summer break tea
February 19, 2024 18:00 - 25 minutes - 132 MBEp 124 – Bringing you part 2 of last week’s conversation and delving into Liv’s Ins and Outs for 2024, specifically: 🎙 Doom scrolling, can you relate? 🎙 Are we people pleasing again this year? 🎙 How to better navigate the work/ family juggle 🎙 Is bad wine just cheap wine? And so much more… Follow Parenthood on insta @parenthoodpod Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water an...
REAL TALK - Part 1: Our biggest lessons from 2023 + Ins & Outs + Summer break tea
February 12, 2024 18:00 - 30 minutes - 155 MBEp 123 - Our Real Talk segment is back! Because we had SO much to discuss, this is part 1 of a 2 part conversation. We chat about: 🎙 Our summer holidays and was it really a holiday? 🎙 Burnout and the beauty in the breakdown 🎙 Am I living the way I want to, what needs to change? 🎙 A heart breaking reality check for Leonie And so much more… Thank you to our episode sponsor @taktiktennis Follow Parenthood on insta @parenthoodpod References: The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday, Let Go by Hug...
Experiencing miscarriage, hyperemesis and loss as a new parent w Gary & Madi Rohan
February 05, 2024 18:00 - 40 minutes - 207 MBWe're back for season 8! Episode 122 - Sponsored by @babybeeprams; award-winning designer prams & baby essentials. This week I chat with Geelong Cat premiership player Gary Rohan and his wife Madi about their conceiving and pregnancy journey to date. We delve into: 🎙 Experiencing a miscarriage and the loss of a newborn 🎙 Living with a mum with Huntington’s disease 🎙 Experiencing hyperemesis gravidarum during early pregnancy 🎙 Pregnancy announcements and why then can be triggering And ...
BONUS EP: Leonie is on the Growing Pod; Q&A with Beth Ryan
January 22, 2024 18:00 - 46 minutes - 65.3 MBI am on the Growing Podcast. -- In today’s episode of Growing, host Beth Ryan is joined by relationship and parenting coach Leonie Akhidenor to discuss the challenges couples face in their relationships after having kids. Drawing on questions and concerns submitted by their online community, they explore topics such as the mental load, communication, lack of libido, resentment, and self-care. Leonie provides valuable insights on how to share the mental load, communicate effectively, and d...
BONUS EP: Leonie on KicBump w Steph Claire Smith "Is it normal to resent your partner during the newborn phase?"
January 15, 2024 18:00 - 34 minutes - 79.9 MBBringing you an episode where I was a guest on KicBump. -- You’re exhausted from feeding all night and your partner is playing golf. If you’re currently in the depths of the newborn phase, and resenting your partner for going back to their normal life, you’re not alone. Mum of two, relationship coach, and host of the ‘Parenthood’ podcast Leonie Akhidenor has heard it all (and worse) so we asked for her help to answer your questions. Steph & Leonie discuss the resentment that parents can f...
What to expect from the tween years w Olivia White (House of White)
December 18, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 149 MBEpisode 119 – I caught up with to discuss all things the tween years (8-12 years old). We hash out: 🎙The puberty box; what it is and why you’d have one 🎙Social media boundaries 🎙Body image and friendship challenges 🎙Handling the trolls And so much more… To listen to the episode the link is in our bio 🎧 For more on Olivia White visit instagram @oliviawhite For more on Parenthood Podcast visit instagram @parenthoodpod The Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of t...
REAL TALK - Our kids start prep next year!
December 11, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes - 142 MBFor the last episode of the season Liv and I reflect on the year that was and what’s to come in 2024. We hash out: 🎙 How we’re preparing our kids for school (prep next year) 🎙 How we’re feeling about the next chapter (I’m not crying, you’re crying) 🎙 What made us choose the schools that our kids are going to 🎙 Birthdays, end of chapters, start of new ones And so much more… To join in the conversation follow us on instagram @parenthoodpod To listen to REAL TALK - Everything you need to...
BONUS SOLO EP: Well this year has been a doozy; transitions, burnout, achievements & meltdowns
December 07, 2023 22:55 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBSo many transitions happening with one kid going into prep next year and the other leaving daycare for ELC. So I took to the podcast to reflect on the year that has been in this bonus SOLO episode. I chat (to myself) about: 🎙 School mum life; my tips and experiences 🎙 Why I burnt out this year 🎙 Why we need to be patient with our goals 🎙 Handling continuous meltdowns - they should call it the terrible 3’s and 4’s and much more... To join in the conversation visit us on Insta @parentho...
Do you ever feel like it's groundhog day too? w Zoe Marshall
December 04, 2023 18:00 - 48 minutes - 248 MBEpisode 116 - This week I chat to one of my fabulous mentors, Zoe Marshall (@zoebmarshall). We discuss her existential crisis in May and how that has changed her forever. We delve into: 🎙 Feeling ‘meh’ about life and not knowing if we can go on 🎙 Being obsessed with the ‘doing’ and ‘success’ until we reach burnout 🎙 How a health crisis led to reframing what’s important in life 🎙 Is rest really lazy? And so much more… To listen to the episode the link is in our bio 🎧 For more on Zoe vi...
BONUS Solo ep - 5 years ago I became a parent; lessons & reflections
November 29, 2023 02:50 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBA solo chat to myself (and you!) on what I've learnt after 5 years of parenting. To join the conversation follow us on Insta @parenthoodpod Parenthood Pod acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
REAL TALK - My wife says I'm not pulling my weight, help!
November 27, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes - 97.6 MBThis week we had a dad DM us, about his wife saying that she does not feel he pulls his weight at home. So the Real Talk gang had a stab at providing some unsolicited advice and hash out: 🎙 How we set expectations in our own households 🎙 How we (try to) share the household tasks 🎙 What we have resentment over in our relationships 🎙 Reaching boiling point over dinner And so much more… If you loved this episode please share it with a friend! Follow Parenthood Podcast on Insta @parentho...
Are you a Premature Parent too? with Sam Squiers
November 23, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 329 MBI sat down with Sam Squiers, award winning sports presenter and ambassador for the Miracle Babies Foundation to discuss her premature journey. Her daughter Immi was born at 32 weeks. We chat about: 🎙 Sam’s journey with pre-eclampsia 🎙 Sam's harrowing birth story; both Sam and Immi nearly didn’t survive 🎙 Mum guilt and the mixed emotions of being a premature parent 🎙 The greatest lessons from Sam's premature journey and so much more… For more on Sam visit Instagram @samsquiers A huge s...
How do you handle judgement and gender bias w Scott Stuart and Mel
November 20, 2023 19:37 - 45 minutes - 231 MBI’m joined by Scott Stuart and wife Mel to explore our gender bias, judgements and how we can get a handle on them. We delve into: 🎙 Our childhoods and where our bias stems from 🎙 Handling other people’s judgement and opinions 🎙 Encouraging ‘positive’ friendships for our kids 🎙 A productive approach to setting boundaries And so much more… For more on Scott see Instagram @scottcreates For more on Mel see Instagram @mels_loudlife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
How do you handle judgement and gender bias with Scott Stuart & Mel
November 20, 2023 18:00 - 45 minutes - 231 MBI’m joined by Scott Stuart and wife Mel to explore our gender bias, judgements and how we can get a handle on them. We delve into: 🎙 Our childhoods and where our bias stems from 🎙 Handling other people’s judgement and opinions 🎙 Encouraging ‘positive’ friendships for our kids 🎙 A productive approach to setting boundaries And so much more… For more on Scott see Instagram @scottcreates For more on Mel see Instagram @mels_loudlife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Our Premature Journey with Megan Schutt (Australian cricketer)
November 16, 2023 18:00 - 51 minutes - 260 MBBrought to you by WaterWipes™ and the Miracle Babies Foundation. On World Prematurity Day, I sat down with Megan Schutt, Australian cricketer and Miracle Babies Foundation ambassador to chat about her and her wife Jess’ experience when having their daughter Rylee. Rylee was born premature at 28 weeks. We hash out: 🎙 What it’s like to have a high risk pregnancy 🎙 What happens after you give birth to a premature baby 🎙 How to support your partner and your own mental health during tough tim...
REAL TALK - Did you experience the 'panic years' too?
November 13, 2023 19:33 - 26 minutes - 136 MBReal Talk is back and we’re responding to a DM that we received from a 30 year old single woman, who is panicking, because at this age she expected to be married with kids. She asks; what the hell went wrong? So Liv & I reflect on our own panic years and delve into: 🎙 How we felt massive society pressure at 30 🎙 Our journeys to getting married and having babies 🎙 The panic that can set in about career, promotions and money 🎙 The best advice Leonie ever received when dating And so much m...
How couples counselling saved our relationship w Maggie Chretien
November 06, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutes - 172 MBI’m joined by Maggie Chretien (@thepeninsulamumma) to discuss how parenting changed her relationship. As always Maggie is an open book and we delve into: 🎙 6 months without sex 🎙 What they mainly fight about; resentment, inequality and all those fun feelings 🎙 Couples counselling and what it’s really like 🎙 Differing parenting styles 🎙 Do you have a ‘splash blanket’? And so much more… To listen to the episode the link is in our bio 🎧 Find out more about Maggie check out her insta @t...
REAL TALK - So how are we affording everything?
October 30, 2023 18:00 - 23 minutes - 117 MBReal Talk is BACK! We’re coming in hot with our money hacks, because let’s face it – how is everyone affording everything?! We hash out: 🎙 Money hacks from our audience and own experiences 🎙 How we structure our bank accounts – shout out to The Bare foot Investor 🎙 Consolidating our expenses 🎙 FB budget groups And much more… For more on our episode sponsor TakTik Tennis visit instagram @taktiktennis or https://www.taktik-tennis.com/ Broker mentioned: Tom Nightingale at https://www.nfi...
From surrogacy, to expecting baby number 2 with Ross Andrewartha+ Jack
October 16, 2023 18:00 - 38 minutes - 198 MBI sat down with Ross and Jack (@rossandrewartha) before they head off to the US to meet their second baby, due in a few weeks time! We delved into: 🎙 Their journey with international surrogacy 🎙 Navigating homophobic comments 🎙 How to handle the ‘where’s your mummy’ questions 🎙 Racing to their first child Oli's birth in the US during Melbourne covid lockdown and so much more… Find out more about Ross + Jack on Insta @rossandrewartha Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
REAL TALK - Do you judge? Be honest.
October 02, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 151 MBIn this last episode for the season Liv and I are chatting judgement; judgy parents, friends and basically anyone around us, we hash out: 🎙 What we judge people about (don’t judge us!) 🎙 What we feel judged about, particularly when it comes to our parenting 🎙 That guy on the plane who had SO much to say about my kids 🎙 People in the supermarket having opinions about us and so much more… To listen to the full episode the link is in our bio 🎧 A huge thank you to today’s sponsor Ergo Pou...
Juggling businesses, competing priorities & sleepless nights w Aliza Carr & Stuart
September 25, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 276 MBThis week I’m chatting with Aliza and hubby Stuart about all things life before and after kids. Aliza was based in Sydney when she met Stuart, who was living in South Africa. Their journey to raising a family is so beautiful and unique and we delve into: 🎙 How 2 people from very different cultures and backgrounds make a relationship work 🎙 Navigating a traumatic birth 🎙 Can we make time for each other when our careers are so demanding 🎙 Parenting styles and any clashes and so much more…...
REAL TALK - So what is your parenting style?
September 18, 2023 19:00 - 29 minutes - 54.1 MBIn today’s Real Talk segment, Liv and I are chatting parenting styles, specifically: 🎙 So what are parenting styles and do we just have 1? 🎙 Is our parenting style what we had hoped it’d be? 🎙 What our hubbies parenting styles are and where we clash 🎙 Are our homes more calm when we’re not around? and so much more… A huge thank you to today’s sponsor @melbournemuseum To watch the full episode and contribute to the conversation go to - https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcast We’d love it ...
How our relationship survived a traumatic death w Imogen Carn and Ben
September 11, 2023 19:00 - 39 minutes - 72.3 MBToday I’m chatting to Immi and her hubby Ben about their most challenging experience of their lives. We hash out: 🎙 What life looks like when you loose a parent whilst in the newborn bubble 🎙 What they fight about and how they resolve 🎙 Traumatic births 🎙 Differing parenting styles and so much more.. To listen to the full episode the link is in our bio 🎧 Thank you to today’s episode sponsor @stkildamums For more on Imogen visit @goodmourningpodcast on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See...
Life, sex and love after kids w Steph Claire Smith + Josh Miller
September 04, 2023 19:00 - 48 minutes - 89.4 MBToday I’m chatting to Steph Claire Smith (co-founder of Kic app, model and fellow podcaster) and her hubby Josh re all things life after children, we hash out: 🎙 How our sex lives change after kids 🎙 Love languages and how to resolve conflict 🎙 Life in the public eye 🎙 Jealous moments and celebrity hall passes and so much more.. Reference: Find out more about Steph on Instagram @stephclairesmith Find out more about Josh on Instagram @itsjoshmiller Listen to Steph’s podcast KicBump a...
REAL TALK - Leonie's journey with pre and post natal depression (twice)
August 28, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes - 53.1 MBIn today’s Real Talk segment, we’re talking all things depression pre and post kids. Leonie delves into her own experiences with pregnancy and early parenting and the girls hash out: 🎙 What pre-natal depression looks like 🎙 What post-natal depression looks like 🎙 What got Leonie through it 🎙 Not crying in the therapist’s office and so much more… References: The Gidget Foundation - https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/ Today’s partner: The Nappy Collective - https://www.thenappycollecti...
100th EPISODE - Q&A with hubby Jules; sexless marriages, depression, career + our relationship
August 21, 2023 19:00 - 27 minutes - 49.4 MBWe’ve made it to 100 episodes!! Here to celebrate with me on the pod is my biggest supporter (and partner in life) my hubby Jules. Jules answers audience questions and delves into what it’s really like to be a parent and put up with me on the daily 🤪 We hash out: 🍾 How our relationship has changed since having kids 🍾 Reigniting the relationship flame 🍾 How Jules handled my darkest days; when I had pre & post-natal depression 🍾 How we run our household and so much more… References - ht...
My traumatic entry into queer parentings with Sean Szeps
August 14, 2023 19:00 - 49 minutes - 90.4 MBToday I’m chatting to author, content creator and media personality Sean Szeps. Sean dives into his journey as a queer parent having migrated to Australia when his twins were newborns. We hash out: 🎙 What life is like when you don’t have your village 🎙 What mental health battles look like and what to look out for 🎙 Is the mental load as big of an issue for same sex couples? 🎙 Poo-namis and a plan to escape to Mexico and so much more.. Reference: Book: Not like other dads by Sean Sze...
REAL TALK - So how do you have a forever marriage?
August 07, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes - 51.9 MBWe’re back with our first Real Talk episode for the season! Liv and I catchup on our holiday break and has out what keeps a relationship alive including: 🔥 The reality of how your relationship changes after kids 🔥 How appreciation can go a looong way 🔥 How relationships navigate transitions 🔥 Storming home after a nightmare dinner party and so much more.. Thank you to today’s episode sponsor The Art Factory - https://www.theartfactory.com.au/ To watch the full episode and contribute t...
What would you do if your partner went to jail? w Mel Jacob + Patrick
July 31, 2023 19:00 - 45 minutes - 82.4 MBWe’re baaaaack… Starting season 6 with a bang and bringing you the challenge of all life challenges. Mel found herself a solo parent looking after 2 young children, when her husband Patrick was sentenced to jail. Mel is now the author of ‘In sickness, in health… and in Jail’ and we discuss: 🎙 What jail is really like on the inside 🎙 How Mel navigated her time as a solo parent 🎙 How their relationship survived 🎙 What impact jail time had on the kids and so much more… More on Mel Jaco...
Season 6 kicks off tomorrow
July 30, 2023 19:00 - 1 minute - 725 KB24 hours until our season commences. If you've just joined us this is a quick ep to let you know; who we are, what we talk about, what is coming up in season 6. The countdown is on... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SEASON 5 WRAP: So what did you miss? Season 6 kick-off next Tuesday 25th...
July 24, 2023 19:00 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBThis week, we're bringing you some snippets from epic episodes in season 5 to give you a flavour for the pod to date. Set your alarms, as season 6 commences next Tuesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BONUS EP: Leonie is on Beyond The Likes with Amy Gerard talking the normal things that happen in relationships after kids
July 17, 2023 19:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBBringing you an episode from Amy Gerard's podcast - Beyond the likes... This weeks episode is like a therapy session without the price tag. Amy is joined by Leonie Akhidenor - relationship coach, successful businesswoman and mother of two - and they get straight to the gritty stuff. If you're feeling resentment towards your partner, not sure how to reignite the passion in your relationship, or just need to be seen - this episode is for you. To find out more about Amy Gerard - see insta @am...
BONUS SOLO EP: For everyone not in Europe, this one's for you
July 10, 2023 19:00 - 20 minutes - 9.21 MBDoes it feel like you’re the only one NOT on holidays? If it does, I feel you. This week in this bonus solo ep I bring you hot tips on how I’m handling this holiday period, specifically: 🏝 I joined a gym for the first time in 5 years! 🏝 How to stay productive when we’re working from home 🏝 My childhood triggers about holiday programs 🏝 Snapping at an innocent random at the library and so much more... To enquire about coaching with me: DM me on Insta @parenthoodpod or email me on leoni...