Parenthood

Leonie Akhidenor
Parenthood
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  • Parenthood

    Solo ep - Are we doing to many extra-curricular activities?

    22/04/2026 | 11 mins.
    In today's solo episode I chat all about the extra curricular activity frenzy many of us can fall into.

    If you’re feeling like the juggle is real, unenjoyable and you’re struggling to keep up with the kid’s activities, here are some things to consider.

    Is my child still enjoying the activity? Does it light them up or drain them?

    Are we constantly rushing or do we feel reasonably calm?

    Is my kid getting enough sleep?

    Are we doing this for them or us?

    Tune in to find out more.

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    land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
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  • Parenthood

    Steph & Gian Ottavio on life after The Block, birth trauma, IVF & finding purpose

    20/04/2026 | 33 mins.
    This week I sit down with Steph & Gian, winner of The Block season 9 to chat all things life after the block and their journey in becoming parents.

    We delve into The Block post show blues, losing our sense of purpose and identity, mental health issues when everything is seemingly ok on the outside. We discuss their journey to falling pregnant, endometriosis, genetic testing and a traumatic life threatening birth and so much more.

    A big thank you to our episode sponsors Lacevo and Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense.

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    Website: lacevo.com

    Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense
    Instagram: @babysensorytoddlersenseaunz
    Website: babysensory.com.au

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    Follow Steph on Instagram @stephjoottavio
    Follow Steph & Gian on Instagram @stephandgian

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    We’d love it if you could share this episode 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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Parenthood

    👄 REAL TALK - Why date night doesn’t fix everything

    13/04/2026 | 15 mins.
    In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re chatting all things date night. Is it a thing, does it help reconnect you and what are you all saying about date night; based on a recent poll we released on Instagram.

    We’re talking, date night pressure, martini anxiety, home made pizza nights and is date night really all about the white table cloth. If you’re keen to hear all about how others are date night-ing, this one is for you.

    A big thank you to our episode sponsors Lacevo and Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense.

    Lacevo
    Instagram: @lacevoofficial
    Website: lacevo.com

    Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense
    Instagram: @babysensorytoddlersenseaunz
    Website: babysensory.com.au

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    Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod

    Episode referenced
    Ash Pollard - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0TofWzbWQE37vbkupsuIjS?si=874e551ace4249f1

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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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  • Parenthood

    Solo ep - Anxiety, rising petrol prices, flights cancelled, school holidays and a full moon

    08/04/2026 | 12 mins.
    This week I'm bringing you my real-time thoughts on my realities when it relatees to the global climate. I want to acknowledge anyone directly impacted by the war and my thoughts go out to you. On the home front, I'm bringing you some intel on my anxiety peaking, navigating rising prices, the impact on the construction industry, Qatar airlines cancelling flights, the mental load of school holidays and how I try to stay above water when our external environment can feel a little heavy.

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    We’d love it if you could share this episode 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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Parenthood

    Tully Smyth on pregnant at 38, 10 years single, egg freezing, love & loss

    06/04/2026 | 29 mins.
    This week I chat to Tully Smyth, all about being pregnant at 38.

    We talk all things, being a single female in your 30s, the society pressure and mixed emotions that can bring. The day Tully found out she was pregnant and her announcement to her partner. Waves of grief returning once pregnant after the loss of Tully’s mum, parenting expectations, how we can keep our memories of loved ones alive and so much more.

    A big thank you to our episode sponsors Lacevo and Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense.

    Lacevo
    Instagram: @lacevoofficial
    Website: lacevo.com

    Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense
    Instagram: @babysensorytoddlersenseaunz
    Website: babysensory.com.au

    Instagram
    Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod
    Follow Tully Smyth on Instagram @tee_smyth

    Share
    We’d love it if you could share this episode 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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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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