Parenthood
by Leonie Akhidenor
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About this podcast
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.
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Episodes
The newest 50 of 349 episodes
- Solo ep - Friendship drama & unrealistic expectations · 17 min · Season 10 Episode 355Ever had a friend expect something from you without communicating it, then resent you for not delivering? In this solo episode of Parenthood, I'm sharing a recent friendship…
- 👄 REAL TALK - Rebuilding your career after kids · 20 min · Season 10 Episode 354How do you rebuild your career after kids when you’re not even sure what you want anymore? Whether you’re returning to the workforce or thinking about starting your own…
- Solo ep - My secret to getting sh*t done · 10 min · Season 10 Episode 353Builder. Podcaster. Mum. And constantly juggling all three. In this solo episode, I’m sharing how I actually manage everything I have going on — work, the podcast, kids and life…
- Simon Taylor & Lucy on comedy, parenting chaos, relationships & finding your village · 22 min · Season 10 Episode 352What happens when two creatives become parents and realise nothing quite goes to plan? This week on Parenthood, comedian Simon Taylor and his wife Lucy join me for a hilarious…
- Are we putting our health last? with Elme Health; Sarah Horton & Dr. Michela Sorensen · 20 min · Season 10 Episode 351When was the last time you put your own health first? This week on Parenthood, I am joined by Dr Michaela and Sarah, co-founders of Elme Health, for an honest conversation about…
- 👄 REAL TALK - Do you have to like your friend's partner? · 19 min · Season 10 Episode 350What happens when you adore your friend… but dread spending time with their partner? We unpack personality clashes between couples, whether it’s okay to keep friendships to…
- Solo ep - How AI is saving me hours every week · 10 min · Season 10 Episode 347AI has quickly become one of the tools I use most — both in business and everyday life. In this solo episode, I share the practical ways I’m using AI to save hours each week…
- Yummy Mummies 10 years later with Lorinska Merrington, Jane Scandizzo, Rachel Watts · 34 min · Season 10 Episode 348Nearly a decade after Yummy Mummies first hit our screens, I’m joined by Lorinska, Jane and Rachel for the reunion we’ve all been waiting for. We chat motherhood, marriage…
- 👄 REAL TALK - Parent judgement; why do we care so much what other parents think? · 17 min · Season 10 Episode 346Have you ever made a parenting decision based less on what your child needed and more on what you worried other parents might think? From Book Week costumes to screen time…
- Sandra Jacobs on the hidden reality of nappy poverty with The Nappy Collective · 21 min · Season 10 Episode 345What happens when a parent has to choose between buying nappies and putting food on the table? In this episode, I speak with Sandra founder of The Nappy Collective about the…
- Jess King & Liam Brown on sex, sleep & survival: the newborn reality · 30 min · Season 10 Episode 344This week I’m chatting to Jess & Liam about all things; the realities of newborn life. We delve into the things no one tells you about sex postpartum, relationship challenges…
- Solo ep - Working harder, paying more. Where's it all going? · 15 min · Season 10 Episode 343We're working harder, paying more, but are we getting ahead? Interest rates went up last night - and I'm bringing my thoughts. In this solo episode, I explore the rising cost…
- 👄 REAL TALK - How to survive kids' sport & sideline drama · 23 min · Season 10 Episode 342Kids’ sport is meant to be fun… so why does it sometimes bring out the worst in parents? Following the AFL Grand Final, we’re unpacking the drama that happens on the sidelines —…
- Solo ep - The emotional hangover; when de-motivation is so real · 6 min · Season 10 Episode 341Why are we always looking ahead to what’s next? In this solo episode, I reflect on the strange emotional comedown that can happen after getting something you really wanted. A…
- Chantel Mila on cleaning hacks, the mental load & building a following · 26 min · Season 10 Episode 340This week I’m joined by Chantel Mila, aka Mama Mila, who has built a community of more than 4 million followers sharing her clever cleaning and home hacks. We chat about the…
- Solo ep - Success Has a Cost (For the Whole Family) · 7 min · Season 10 Episode 335Behind every big opportunity is a story most people never see. While I was filming The Block, everyone saw the exciting career milestone. What they didn’t see was my husband…
- Poppy Griffiths on the pressure to do it all. Sponsored by Nescafe · 33 min · Season 10 Episode 338Poppy Griffiths is a mum of three, founder of UnlimitU, High Performance Neuroscience Coach and R U OK? Community Ambassador. We talk mental health and resilience, career and…
- 👄 REAL TALK - Are we just exhausted or are we actually falling apart? · 15 min · Season 10 Episode 337This week we’re answering an audience DM: “I’m a mum of 3 young children and I’m exhausted. It’s impacting my relationship. How do you know if your relationship is truly falling…
- Jack Kennedy on fatherhood, identity & creating space for honest conversations. Sponsored by Nescafe · 22 min · Season 10 Episode 336Jack Kennedy is a familiar face from ABC’s Muster Dogs, a community leader and dad of two. We talk modern fatherhood, becoming a stay-at-home dad, identity after stepping away…
- Solo ep - The Block, how I made it onto Australia's number 1 property show · 14 min · Season 10 Episode 335Did I manifested my role on The Block Australia? My answer? Yes—but probably not in the way social media makes manifestation look. Manifestation wasn't about wishing for…
- Barry Du Bois on Fatherhood, Cancer and What Really Matters Sponsored by Nescafe · 27 min · Season 10 Episode 334Barry Du Bois is a much-loved television presenter, author and dad to twins Arabella and Bennett. In this episode, Barry opens up about his extraordinary journey to fatherhood…
- Steve Bastoni on sobriety, postnatal depression and being the “strong one” Sponsored by Nescafe · 28 min · Season 10 Episode 332Steve Bastoni is one of Australia’s most recognisable actors, but in this episode we’re talking about his role as husband and dad to three. Steve opens up about overcoming…
- Solo ep - Lunchbox level up; the school excursion that made me rethink my kid's lunchboxes · 9 min · Season 10 Episode 331After a recent school excursion, I had a humbling parenting moment. As the kids opened their lunchboxes, I couldn’t help but notice the colourful bento boxes, fresh fruit and…
- Scott O'Halloran & Marcus Sellen on honest conversations about dad life - Father's Day Special · 31 min · Season 10 Episode 330What does fatherhood really look like behind the scenes? This Father's Day, I'm joined by Scott O'Halloran and Marcus Sellen to chat about life as dads to two-year-old twin…
- 👄 REAL TALK - I compare my partner to other dad’s · 15 min · Season 10 Episode 329This week we’re answering an audience DM: “I’m a mum of 2. My partner is a ‘good dad’ but not as hands-on or proactive as others. I notice other dad’s doing school drop-offs…
- Solo ep - How we’re fitting homework in, finding what works for you · 8 min · Season 10 Episode 328When homework first started, I worried about how we'd fit it in. Between school, activities, family life and simply wanting the kids to have time to play, it felt like one more…
- Jules (my hubby) tells all on marriage, kids & the juggle – Father’s Day Special · 22 min · Season 10 Episode 327Balancing work, parenting and a relationship can often feel like a constant juggling act. In this Father's Day episode, I sit down with my husband Jules to have an honest…
- Ali Lowe on book recommendations, motherhood & how reading keeps us sane - For Book week · 26 min · Season 10 Episode 326Our kids are celebrating book week, so we are too. This week I’m joined by best-selling author Ali Lowe and one of my absolute all time favs. We are chatting all things Ali’s…
- Solo ep - The power of encouragement, helping kids step outside their comfort zone · 11 min · Season 10 Episode 325As parents, it's tempting to step back when our children seem reluctant to try something new. But sometimes they don't need us to stop encouraging them. They need us to keep…
- Scott Stuart on lessons from my father, judgement, bullying & confidence - Father's Day Special · 31 min · Season 10 Episode 324Our parents shape so much of who we become, often in ways we don't recognise until we have children of our own. In this Father's Day episode, we'll explore the lessons Scott…
- 👄 REAL TALK - Are your kids running the household? · 18 min · Season 10 Episode 323In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re talking all things kids ruling the household. We delve into your responses around who is in charge in your households. The shift in modern…
- Solo ep - The two words that started an argument · 9 min · Season 10 Episode 322Have you ever had an argument that started with a simple text message? This week on the podcast, I'm sharing how two words—*"No rush"*—turned into a full-blown misunderstanding…
- Adam Densten on the moment everything changes - Father's Day Special · 29 min · Season 10 Episode 321No 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…
- Luke and Sassy Scott O'Halloran beyond the content, surrogacy, parenting twins and all the lessons · 27 min · Season 10 Episode 320This 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…
- Solo ep - The holiday moment that shook me · 17 min · Season 10 Episode 319Have 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…
- Sydney Graves on breast feeding, labour & pregnancy Q&A · 25 min · Season 10 Episode 318This 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…
- 👄 REAL TALK - Forever marriage; does it exist and what does it really take? · 20 min · Season 10 Episode 317In 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…
- Sigourney Cantelo on how burnout led to rehab · 23 min · Season 10 Episode 316What happens when the strong mum finally admits she’s not coping? This week, I sit down with Sigourney Cantelo for one of the rawest conversations we’ve had on the podcast —…
- 👄 REAL TALK - Deciding on high school and daycare without loosing your mind · 23 min · Season 10 Episode 314In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re sharing our hot tips and stresses about choosing an education setting – school and daycare. We delve into everything we asked during…
- Solo ep - How I built a passion into a business generating revenue · 11 min · Season 10 Episode 313Today I'm giving you my key tips to turning your passion into a business. From identifying your customers, over-exceeding on value, building long term partnerships and more…
- Ash Wicks on mental health challenges as a new dad and why it's ok not to be ok · 20 min · Season 10 Episode 312What 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…
- Melina Sarris & Jono Iaquinto on can we have it all; navigating career after kids · 26 min · Season 10 Episode 311This 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…
- 👄 REAL TALK - Our survival guide for school holiday travel · 23 min · Season 10 Episode 310If 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 —…
- Dr Joseph Sgroi on fertility, labour, birth & beyond, your questions answered · 25 min · Season 10 Episode 309This 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…
- Rachel & Jayson Watts on parenting, ambition and life after Yummy Mummies · 32 min · Season 10 Episode 308This 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…
- Solo ep - Acts of service is my love language – when our roles reversed · 7 min · Season 10 Episode 307Today I'm reflecting on love languages and why mine is acts of service. I only just realised this after a busy work period whereby my husband Jules had to step up and boy wasn't…
- 👄 REAL TALK - Do you have repeat arguments with your partner too? · 17 min · Season 10 Episode 306In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re discussing arguments with our partners – or specifically repeat ones. Do you ever feel like you’re having a repeat argument? It could be…
- Solo ep - Are we room mates or married? · 9 min · Season 10 Episode 305Does your relationship sometimes feel like you're living with a room mate? Does it ever feel operational. Focused around all the to-dos? Do you find you point score, snap, feel…
- Kath Carlin on miscarraige, motherhood and life behind the comedy · 20 min · Season 10 Episode 304This week I sit down with the always hilarious Kath Carlin. We chat all things Kath’s iconic throwback reels, falling pregnant easily for baby number 1 but experiencing multiple…
- Solo ep - 39 years old and what I’ve learnt about relationships, self-trust, hard work & backing yourself · 8 min · Season 10 Episode 303Today I'm reflecting on my 39 years of life. How have I changed as a person? How I'm setting boundaries, protecting my energy, re-evaluating friendships, respecting myself and…
