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Parenting Out Loud

Mamamia Podcasts

Your weekly dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want. We break down the latest from the zeitgeist, news cycle and trending MumTok conversations, with smart takes and zero sugar-coating. Sharp, funny, never sanctimonious: if parents are thinking it, we’re talking about it.. Hit play and join the group chat.

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51:37

Unpacking The KPop Demon Hunters Obsession & A...

Parenting Out Loud ·

2025/09/12

Welcome to Parenting Out Loud where you can be sure you'rekicking off your weekend right. Monz, Amelia and Stacey are here to unpack the week once more — through the wild, wonderful lens of parenthood. On the show this week: KPop Demon Hunters is smashing records. Kids love it, parents ADORE it so, what’s behind all the hype? Tracking apps: a non-negotiable today, or are we just spying on the ones we love? The evidence that says having kids young is a good idea. We’re not

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38:25

The 'Normal' We Need To Interrogate & The Father's...

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2025/09/05

Excellent news, friends. We're back with another episode ofParenting Out Loud. Father’s Day is tomorrow and there's been a distinct shift in its marketing. Amelia unpacks what’s changed and why. Bluey: adorable? Absolutely. But is this the kids' TV show that's also making us feel… bad? Welcome to the Bluey Inadequacy Complex. Monz explains all. Plus, ❤️💜 Two emojis, very different vibes. And yes, we all need to know the difference. Welcome to your emoji decoder. And, the 'one

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44:05

The Third Kid Dessert Analogy & FFS, Stop With The Texts

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2025/08/29

🎉 Guess who's back, back again… 🎉 You asked. We listened. And now, it’s happening: Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks are officially back — and they’ve brought the one and only Monique Bowley with them. Yep, Monz has returned to the Mamamia family to bring you Parenting Out Loud. If you love it (OF COURSE YOU WILL), make it your new Saturday ritual. Just tap ‘+ follow’, and boom — parenting content with a pulse, delivered weekly. Because when you become a

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46:04

PARENTING OUT LOUD: Sleep Divorce, 'Hopeless' Dads &...

Parenting Out Loud ·

2025/07/11

Welcome to Parenting Out Loud where if parents are thinking about it, we're talking about it. On the show today, Jessie Stephens, Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks sit down to tackle; Glam retreats: a cultural necessity for post-partum mums? Why bedtime stories are being put to bed themselves. How some dads forget their kids names, refuse to change a nappy or fail to RSVP — and why some women let them. And, sleep divorces. Is this where intimacy gets put to rest, or a secret hack that's been

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32:01

Parenting Out Loud: Dr Becky's DFK Theory & The Great...

Parenting Out Loud ·

2025/07/04

We've got a fresh episode of Parenting Out Loud for you. Because if parents are thinking about it, we're talking about it. On the show today, Jessie Stephens, Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks join forces to chat all things including: 👩 'I abandoned my family without warning. It was the best thing I ever did.' We dive into the article that went viral on site this week and we have lots of thoughts.🍼 Why more families than ever are wanting daughters over sons - what's behind this fascinating shift? 💚

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42:06

Parenting Out Loud:The Ms Rachel Controversy & The...

Parenting Out Loud ·

2025/06/27

Another week, another Parenting Out Loud episode where if parents are thinking about it, we're talking about it. On today's show, Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester are joined by friend of the pod, and Mamamia's Deputy Editor, Stacey Hicks, to discuss whether or not kids ruin your adult friendships. Also, to what extent should children's entertainment figures be apolitical, and why is YouTube's Ms Rachel so controversial right now? Plus, the dumb phone. Between landlines, 'brick' phones and a

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30:55

Parenting Out Loud: A New Co-Parenting Rule & The...

Parenting Out Loud ·

2025/06/20

Should partners (and exes) automatically be each other’s parenting hype squad? We all know relationships are... complex and the answer to this question isn't straightforward — as Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester discover on this week's show. Plus, the Ellen Pompeo quote that made our hosts seriously question if mums can ever give 100% at work. And, is letting your kid play with makeup a feminist failure... or just a rainy day win? This week’s reccos: Amelia's kids are obsessed

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8:01

Introducing: I Never Told You This - Mary and Martha...

Parenting Out Loud ·

2025/06/15

Introducing I Never Told You This: Two People. One big reveal.A simple card deck with questions. Some are light hearted, some deeper…and one that says ‘I Never Told You This’ - the chance for one person to share something they’ve never told the other before.In the first episode of 'I Never Told You This', Mary and Martha Kalifatidis chat about their all-too-relatable experience of protectiveness and anxiety as parents.If you want to continue to enjoy this series, it will be

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38:46

Parenting Out Loud: The Death Of The Dining Table &...

Parenting Out Loud ·

2025/06/13

Is the family dinner really just a guilt trip with cutlery? One of the most pervasive pieces of parenting advice is making everyone feel bad about themselves. Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester unpack the pressure to sit and eat at a dining table together—even when that table (if you have actually have room for one) is buried under laundry and unopened mail. Also, Kourtney Kardashian says school is outdated. With homeschooling on the rise, is she actually onto something?Plus, the model who

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35:34

Parenting Out Loud: Grandparents — It's Time For Your...

Parenting Out Loud ·

2025/06/06

Big news, friends. Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester are bringing a whole new vibe to parenting podcasts with this brand new mini series: Parenting Out Loud. If you're deep in the trenches, Parenting Out Loud will help make your world feel just that little bit bigger with the week's hot topics explored, examined and digested. Because if parents are thinking about it, we're talking about it. On this week's episode, grandparents get a long overdue performance review, we unpack the article that stopped

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32:28

An Expert on the One Thing Parents are Getting Wrong...

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2025/05/25

In this special final episode of This Glorious Mess, leading psychologist and one of Australia's most sought-after voices on child development, Claire Rowe shares her insights on guiding our daughters through the emotionally intense world of female friendships. Claire unpacks normal friendship drama and actual bullying, from playground politics to social media pressures; and the big mistake we are all making and hindering their resilience. And after ten years of parenting conversations, confessions

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25:23

Undoing Toxic 90’s Diet Culture For The Next Generation

Parenting Out Loud ·

2025/05/21

Body dissatisfaction is affecting nearly half of young people in Australia, even keeping them from going to school. Scary statistics, so Annaliese and Tegan dig deep to discuss their own struggles with body shame and how comments about food played a significant role in their childhood. Determined not to pass on the same food trauma or triggering conversations, Annaliese speaks with nutritionist Lyndi Cohen to discover the best language to use with children. Plus, Sarah Marie offers some relatable

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34:28

Parenting expert Gen Muir: this hack will stop 90% of...

Parenting Out Loud ·

2025/05/18

Parent educator and mother of four boys Gen Muir returns with a counterintuitive approach to sibling rivalry, and some desperately needed strategies to get to the root cause of sibling fights. Gen offers a refreshing perspective on why conflicts between siblings occur and what they're really about (hint: it's often not what parents think!) Her approach helps parents understand when to step in, when to step back, and how to transform these challenging moments into opportunities for growth. The

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23:58

Parents Anonymous - The Go Fund Me Birthday Party

Parenting Out Loud ·

2025/05/14

On today's show, one mum confesses to the heart-stopping moment she realised she'd driven halfway down the street without her toddler who was cheerfully waving goodbye from the window! We also hear from parents who were forced to hide in their own home when their daughter secretly invited her entire class to a birthday party they knew nothing about, and a mortified mum reveals how her toddler's public bathroom announcement at the checkout line has her doing all her shopping online forevermore! Check

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39:23

Steve Biddulph On Manhood And What Boys Really Need

Parenting Out Loud ·

2025/05/11

Renowned psychologist and bestselling author of 'Raising Boys' and 'The New Manhood' Steve Biddulph returns to offer practical guidance for raising emotionally healthy boys. Breaking down the three crucial stages of boyhood development, Steve offers strategies to build the essential qualities of good men. He explains why creating a village of diverse male role models is vital and how to counter toxic influences that target vulnerable boys online. THE END BITS WIN $10k to use towards a cleaner*

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22:58

Is Gentle Parenting Too... Gentle?

Parenting Out Loud ·

2025/05/07

Were you smacked as a child? You’re not alone - most Millennials and Gen X were. In fact, corporal punishment in schools wasn't banned until the mid-nineties! This week, Tegan and Annaliese dive into how they were disciplined as kids and how those experiences have influenced their parenting styles. With gentle parenting all the rage (pun intended), has the over correction from tough love gone too far? Plus we hear from Sarah Marie Fahd and her very honest approach to “woo woo”

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19:35

Raising Active Kids In A YouTube World: Sam Wood's...

Parenting Out Loud ·

2025/05/04

Fitness guru and girl-dad Sam Wood returns to share his practical approach to getting reluctant kids moving, in an age where less than a quarter of Aussie kids meet recommended activity levels. With his signature blend of expert knowledge and parenting realism, Sam offers practical strategies that actually work for reluctant movers. Including the delicate challenge of supporting kids with different athletic abilities and interests in the same household. THE END BITS WIN $10k to use towards a

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20:09

Parents Anonymous - Chocolate Lies, Piñata Problems...

Parenting Out Loud ·

2025/04/30

On today's show, one mum reveals the delicious deception she orchestrated when her health-conscious friend's child discovered her secret chocolate stash. We also hear from a mum whose piñata party blunder left a group of expectant children staring at... absolutely nothing. And we hear how a make-believe game went hilariously wrong when a toddler took her fish transformation a little too literally! You can share your best worst parenting stories by leaving us a voice note, email us

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50:47

Attack Of The Teenage Girls

Parenting Out Loud ·

2025/04/28

Welcome to MID Season Five...We have a very special guest. Mia Freedman has been in countless conversations with Holly Wainwright—on mics, off mics, in meetings, in texts. But she’s never been on MID. Until now. In this episode, Holly kicks off Season Five with someone who knows her well, and who’s read something very personal—her brand new book, He Would Never. It’s a story about the limits and power of female friendships, narcissistic love, and the tricky transitions

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30:48

A Declutter Expert's Top Hacks And Why Every Family...

Parenting Out Loud ·

2025/04/27

In this practical and wisdom-packed episode, professional organiser and founder of Mise en Place, Anita Birges, shares her game-changing approach to conquering family chaos through simple systems that actually work! With four children in her blended family, Anita understands firsthand the overwhelm of managing endless school bags, lunch boxes and sentimental clutter, offering solutions from her revolutionary "go elsewhere box" that stops you picking up after your kids, to creating dedicated family

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