Why Do You Parent Like That?

• Marama Davidson (@maramadavidson) on Being a Mum of Six, Navigating Work and Parenthood, Having Activist Parents, and Unconditional Love "Warts and All"

  Nope, I cannot believe it. This simply cannot be real life. The Marama Davidson sat down on this lil old pod to speak with me about her parenting journey. As much as I want to shower Marama with praise and adoration, Marama is the first person to point out that she is as human as the rest of us. So I will suppress my natural instinct to rattle off compliments and instead opt to thank her so much for the vulnerability, generosity, and humanness that she imbued into our conversation. We know her as the badass co-leader of the Greens, but she is also a mum and a Grandmother and those are two roles that she cares so much about. I loved hearing her humanness. PLEASE VOTE FOR US FOR LISTENER'S CHOICE AWARD AT THE NZ PODCAST AWARDS 2025!!! Click here! Join the Why Do You Chat Like That FB group here! (Don't forget to answer the membership questions or your request will be declined!!) As per usual, I ask that you share this episode around. Or share the reels/clips on your socials! The algorithm pushes out content that is being engaged with, otherwise we float away into the ether. Follow me on socials, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at [email protected] LLOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYOOOUUU (say it back)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Sinead Corcoran (@sineadcorcoran_) on Brazilian Waxes, Red Bull Comfort Toys, and Being the St John's Tent for New Parents

  PLEASE VOTE FOR US FOR LISTENER'S CHOICE AWARD AT THE NZ PODCAST AWARDS 2025!!! Click here! No intro from me today because there was no housekeeping! I'm still alive and well, don't panic! The podcast gods have blessed us because Sinead Corcoran is back for part 2 of her episode! This time she is answering episodes 2-5. If you haven't listened to part 1, head back and listen to it. Her story isn't all sunshine and rainbows and laughs, but this episode is definitely the laughs part of her story. She had me giggling (and I'd had two pals by this point in our conversation, so I was a bit giggly!!) Sinead is, simply put, crack up. I love how fine she is to say the inside thoughts out loud, especially when it's something we have all thought at one point. I think everyone needs a Sinead in their lives. To remind us how not serious life is, and how silly parenthood is, even when it is all a lot and deeply serious. If you would like more of Sinead, please go and grab her book It Nearly Killed Me but I Love You . Keep an eye on my instagram because there may be a cheeky giveaway coming soon.... As per usual, I ask that you share this episode around. Or share the reels/clips on your socials! The algorithm pushes out content that is being engaged with, otherwise we float away into the ether. Follow me on socials, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at [email protected] LLOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYOOOUUU (say it back)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Parenting is Political with Sophie Moskowitz feat. EMILY WRITES!

  Chef Sophie is in the kitchen and she is COOKING! Welcome to the brand new podcast segment called 'Parenting is Political'! My fantastic pal Sophie Moskowitz (of Imperfect Parents fame) has been thinking about starting a podcast for a while, but has been wrestling with how much of a time commitment it is. So we decided why not give those conversations a home on the WDYPLT feed?! Sophie has started her tenure here with a banger of an episode. She and writer/activist/journalist/mum/crack up internet personality Emily Writes chat about Emily's experiences in activism, the books she has written, building and finding community, and being a mother to children with (very different) health journeys. Please share this episode far and wide, review, comment, like, rate, alllll the damn things. It can be scary trying new things, and Sophie is trying a new thing. Where to find Emily/her work: Writing/Weekly Newsletter Instagram Where to find Sophie/her work: Instagram Website TikTok Follow the pod on socials, or koha our work: Instagram TikTok Substack Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at [email protected] LLOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYOOOUUU (say it back)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Sinead Corcoran (sineadcorcoran_) on IVF, HG, Elective C Sections, Love is Blind With Your Baby, Being Relentlessly Vulnerable, PND, and Being so Young and Gorgeous Everyone Thinks You're the Nanny

  Did I or did I not tell you that season 2 was going to be bigger and better than ever?! I have followed and loved this lady for a good, long while, and you'll soon see that I really took the opportunity to yap. Sinead has recently released a book called It Nearly Killed Me but I Love You which I insist you read. It is so fantastic, and there were so many moments that I felt so completely seen. Sinead is strong, authentic, funny, realistic, vulnerable, approachable, down-to-earth, witty, self-aware, and so much more. I basically never wanna stop talking to her ever?? Vivie is so, so lucky to have her as a mum. And her work will be such a taonga to so many parents in the throes of those parenting trenches we find ourselves in. The fact that new parents will be able to reach for this book and feel immediately less alone makes me feel very warm and fuzzy!!!!! If you listen to this episode and feel inspired to make some change or help the perinatal mental health space, this is a petition calling for the betterment of perinatal mental health services in Aotearoa. Huge thank you to Kristy Maguire for creating it and her mahi! You can follow her here on instagram. Please, please do share this episode with friends or on your socials. I would love for this episode to get into the ears of those who need to hear it. Follow me on socials, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at [email protected] LLOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYOOOUUU (say it back)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• BONUS: Answering Burning Questions with Kate Zame (@katezameslt)

  This season I wanted to introduce some new segments and styles of content, because this pod is a space for so much more than the main episodes (but they aren't going anywhere, don't worry, they are my lifelong love). So here is a new segment. Answering Burning Questions is a safe space where we can all come together with good faith and compassion, and ask and answer questions that we usually feel are too awkward or difficult to ask! When I floated this idea to my friend Kate Zame (@katezameslt) she could not have been more on board with the idea. It takes vulnerability and generosity to put yourself in this space, and she did it willingly. She knew how valuable this resource would be. Kate and Kelly are just the most beautiful humans and I am unbelievably grateful to them for trusting me with their taonga of a story. So, here are some listener submitted questions that Kate took the time to answer with honesty, clarity, and enthusiasm. If you're wanting to submit questions for our next guest of this segment, keep an eye on my social media to know how/where to do that! Resources mentioned today: EAP services to access counselling through your employer Proud Conception - NZ podcast about queer families and their ways of creating a family Children's books: Love Makes a Family by Sophie Beer, Making A Baby: An Inclusive Guide to How Every Family Begins by Rachel Greener, The Pirate Mums by Jodie Lancet-Grant, The Bravest Knight Who Ever Lived by Daniel Errico. Please, please do share this episode with friends or on your socials. I would love for this episode to get into the ears of those who need to hear it. If there is someone else you would like on the next episode of Answering Burning Questions, flick me a message on my socials! Follow me on socials, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at [email protected] LLOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYOOOUUU (say it back)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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