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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.
A big thank you to our episode sponsor RedBalloon.
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Luke and Sassy Scott O'Halloran beyond the content, surrogacy, parenting twins and all the lessons
10/08/2026 | 27 mins.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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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.- 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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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. - 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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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. - 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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We’re running a special giveaway on Insta until 5 August 2026 so check out @parenthoodpod. The winner will receive $3,897 worth of products from our brand sponsors including the iL Tutto Henry Electric Recliner Glider Chair with USB, Luca Sustainable Timber Cot and Theo Sustainable Timber Chest (in Natural or Walnut) valued at $3,397. PLUS a $500 Chemist Warehouse voucher which stocks Bio Island Australia. Visit Instagram @parenthoodpod to enter.
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About Parenthood
Our 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, businesswoman and mother of two, Leonie Akhidenor, Parenthood focuses on the heart-warming, exhausting, frustrating and exhilarating lives of parents.You'll hear from a wide range of people as we explore parenting ups and downs. We have episodes with familiar voices you might know, parenting professionals, our 'Real Talk' weekly chats with Leonie's bestie Liv and even solo episodes where Leonie breaks down what is happening in her world right now. It’s like group therapy. Only juicier.Join our community on instagram: @parenthoodpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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