This Glorious Mess

• Cathrine Mahoney On The Teen Years And The Parenting 'Lasts' You Don't See Coming

  On today’s episode, writer, comedian and host of Mamamia's 456 Club podcast, Cathrine Mahoney joins us to share her unfiltered experience of parenting a teenager. With her trademark humour, Cathrine Mahoney offers hilarious reality checks about what's coming in the teenage years from endless food bills to impossible-to-wake mornings, and the unexpected melancholy of the parenting moments you don't realise will be your last. Whether you're in the trenches with little ones, or watching your teenager pull away, this episode offers the perfect blend of practical wisdom and emotional validation about the parenting journey that passes all too quickly, reminding us to treasure even the challenging parts of parenting. THE END BITS WIN $10k to use towards a cleaner* Visit nestlebabyandme.com.au/pausethechores to enter!*Promotion starts between 24/03/25 (AEDT) – 31/07/25 (AEST). AU residents 18+. Max 1 entry p/person. Draw: Unit 3/2 Cross St, Brookvale NSW 2100 at 10am AEST on 05/08/25. Prize: $10,000 transferred to winner’s bank account. Winner notified and published on nestle.com.au/productnews/winners by 12/8/25. Claim prize by 5pm AEDT on 12/11/25. Unclaimed prize draw occurs 13/11/25. Promoter: Nestle Australia Ltd. Full T&Cs at www.nestlebabyandme.com.au/pausethechores. Permit No's: ACT TP 25/00355 & SA T25/260. Head here to get a yearly subscription for just $39. and use the code MONTHOFTGM We’re listening! Send us a voice message, email us at [email protected] We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list. CREDITS: Host: Tegan Natoli, Annaliese Todd With thanks to Cathrine Mahoney Producer: Tina Matolov Audio Producer: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Why Your Obsession With Bluey Is Deeper Than You Think (Bonus)

  We are This Glorious Mess but this week we are also the Bluey Parent Appreciation Group (BPAG for short). We know it’s not just parents and little kids who love Bluey, early childhood educators are actually using episodes to teach. We explain why. And, Libby and Tegan try to solve a dilemma that divided the Mamamia Family Facebook but end up adding to the conflict! While Libby has a habit that grinds Tegan’s gears. Plus, Tegan recommends a read to celebrate Mum’s being the queen of the house (you’ll love it too)! Listen to our conversation with ABC Early Childhood Producer, Laura Stone RECOMMENDATIONS Bluey Queens THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] CREDITS: Host: Tegan Natoli & Libby Trickett Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Sam Wood On His Attitude 'Flip' Towards Couples Counselling

  In today's candid episode, fitness guru and girl-dad Sam Wood gets refreshingly honest about the behind-the-scenes challenges of raising four daughters. He shares the very relatable conundrum of what happens when different parenting styles cause tension, and how couples counselling helped him and his wife Snez navigate their way through. Sam opens up about his initial hesitations and the common misconception that therapy is just for relationships in serious trouble - which theirs wasn't. And, he reveals how it's been game-changing for their relationship that was already 'good' but how it made it 'even better'. This conversation goes beyond the perfect Instagram family moments, offers real talk, and lifts a stigma on what so many parents experience, but rarely openly discuss. THE END BITS WIN $10k to use towards a cleaner* Visit nestlebabyandme.com.au/pausethechores to enter!*Promotion starts between 24/03/25 (AEDT) – 31/07/25 (AEST). AU residents 18+. Max 1 entry p/person. Draw: Unit 3/2 Cross St, Brookvale NSW 2100 at 10am AEST on 05/08/25. Prize: $10,000 transferred to winner’s bank account. Winner notified and published on nestle.com.au/productnews/winners by 12/8/25. Claim prize by 5pm AEDT on 12/11/25. Unclaimed prize draw occurs 13/11/25. Promoter: Nestle Australia Ltd. Full T&Cs at www.nestlebabyandme.com.au/pausethechores. Permit No's: ACT TP 25/00355 & SA T25/260. Head here to get a yearly subscription for just $39. and use the code MONTHOFTGM We’re listening! Send us a voice message, email us at [email protected] We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: Annaliese's article on 50-50 custody and microgrief 28 by Sam Wood CREDITS: Host: Tegan Natoli, Annaliese Todd With thanks to Sam Wood Producer: Tina Matolov Audio Producer: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Answering The Question Adolescence Asks

  Netflix's confronting new series Adolescence has everyone talking about how young boys are being exposed to dangerous online ideologies and incel culture. But beyond just highlighting the problem, what can actually be done to protect our kids from this digital rabbit hole? THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Tell us what's important to you this election: Take the Mamamia Votes survey here GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Simone Heng, Human Connection Specialist & Author of Let's Talk About Loneliness Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Parents Anonymous - Losing a kid at the airport

  On today's show, one parent confesses to the appalling amount of television they watch with their baby, while another mum admits to letting her 7 year old and his friend watch a nightmare-inducing film. And we hear how a father of four left one of his kids behind at the airport when boarding a flight! You can share your best worst parenting stories by leaving us a voice note, email us at [email protected] or for super shame super anonymous you can pop them in this form. THE END BITS WIN $10k to use towards a cleaner* Visit nestlebabyandme.com.au/pausethechores to enter!*Promotion starts between 24/03/25 (AEDT) – 31/07/25 (AEST). AU residents 18+. Max 1 entry p/person. Draw: Unit 3/2 Cross St, Brookvale NSW 2100 at 10am AEST on 05/08/25. Prize: $10,000 transferred to winner’s bank account. Winner notified and published on nestle.com.au/productnews/winners by 12/8/25. Claim prize by 5pm AEDT on 12/11/25. Unclaimed prize draw occurs 13/11/25. Promoter: Nestle Australia Ltd. Full T&Cs at www.nestlebabyandme.com.au/pausethechores. Permit No's: ACT TP 25/00355 & SA T25/260. Head here to get a yearly subscription for just $39. and use the code MONTHOFTGM We’re listening! Send us a voice message, email us at [email protected] We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list. Gift a Mamamia subscription: Head here to give the best stuff for women.Tell us what you really think so we can give you more of what you really want. Fill out this survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers.We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list. CREDITS:Hosts: Annaliese Todd & Stacey HicksProducer: Tina Matolov Audio Producer: Lu Hill Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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