Parenthood

What happens when the milestone life moments, also become your hardest?

This week, I sit down with Ash Wicks to unpack the raw reality of the early parenting years — sleep deprivation, mental health, feeling lost and the dark places parenthood can sometimes take us to.

We also chat building a business from ordinary family moments, finding joy in the simple things again and what it really takes to pull yourself out of survival mode.

Thank you – Care for kids & GroTime

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This week I’m joined by Melina Sarris; channel 7 award winning news report and her husband Jono Laquinto to chat all things life behind closed doors.

We chat juggling careers whilst parenting 2 young children, staying connected with work while on maternity leave, bounce back pressure, how the couple handle the household responsibilities, career priorities and can we have it all?

A big thank you to our episode sponsor Care for Kids; find and compare childcare options today.

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If travelling with kids has ever made you question your sanity… this episode is for you 😮‍💨✈️

This Real Talk episode is basically a survival guide for school holiday travel — packing hacks, flight essentials, jet lag, accommodation non-negotiables and the things we NEVER travel without 👀

Also… how many snacks does it actually take to get through a flight with children? Asking for all of us.

Thank you – Care for kids & GroTime

WIN - Enter our competition on Instagram @parenthoodpod! The winner will receive $2,900 worth of products including the Mia Nursery Bundle valued at $1900 which includes a cot, 3 drawer chest and mattress thanks to GroTime. PLUS a $1,000 Westfield voucher thanks to Care for Kids.

For more on Care for kids
Instagram: @careforkidsau
Website: https://www.careforkids.com.au

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Website: https://infagroup.com.au/pages/grotime

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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.
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This week I’m joined by Dr Joseph Sgroi, a leading Melbourne obstetrician, gynaecologist, fertility & IVF specialist. We’re answering all of your questions when it comes to pre-birth, pregnancy and beyond. We delve into when is the right time to seek external support to help fall pregnant, birth plans, induction, why caesarean rates are climbing in Australia, labour myths and everything in between.

A big thank you to our episode sponsor Haakaa.

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For a limited time receive 10% off at Haakaa using our discount code Parenthood10 valid until 30 June 2026. Check out Haakaa haakaa.co.nz and I’ll pop the details in the show notes.

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This week I’m joined by Yummy Mummies star Rachel Watts and her husband real estate guru Jayson to chat all things life behind closed doors.

We chat all things parenting styles, teaching our children resilience, juggling demanding careers, real estate tips, travel as a way to reconnect and everything in between.

Thank you – iL Tutto
Receive 20% off on full priced items at iL Tutto until 16 June 2026. Just type in the discount code parent20 at checkout to save. Head to https://www.iltutto.com.au/

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