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Wiggle Talk - A Podcast For Parents

The Wiggles & iHeart Australia

Wiggle Talk lifts the curtain on The Wiggles you know and love. Every week, get an insight into the lives of Simon and Lachy as not only Wiggles, but parents, as they navigate issues you’re probably going through with your toddlers right now. Plus, each episode listeners, and famous friends, will have the opportunity to ask founding Wiggles member and expert dad Anthony Field questions about their kids they need help with. Get to know The Wiggles as parents, without the skivvies, as we all work out

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All Episodes

43:03

Hugh van Cuylenburg: Seeing The World Through His...

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2025/10/20

When The Resilience Project’s Hugh Van Cuylenburg wrote an open letter to parents of neurodivergent children, it struck a chord around the world. In this chat, Hugh joins Simon and Lachy to talk about the kind of love that changes you - the messy, beautiful, exhausting kind that comes from raising a child who experiences the world differently. It’s a conversation about patience, empathy and letting go of what you thought parenting would look like. Hugh’s honesty reminds us that

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12:57

Dear Wiggles: Is It Okay If Our Kids See Us Argue?

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2025/10/15

Every couple hits this point sooner or later - your child throws a toy, you go firm, your partner goes gentle… and suddenly you’re arguing in front of your toddler. In this week’s Dear Wiggles, Simon and Lachy talk about what really happens when parents don’t see eye-to-eye on discipline. HOSTSSimon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie PRODUCERSProduced by The Wiggles and Mylk MediaMadeline JoannouNick Webb To submit a question for the ‘Dear Wiggles’ segment, email us at

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36:56

Turia Pitt on Why Being a Little Selfish Might Make...

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2025/10/13

It all started with a hot chocolate. For Turia Pitt, that small, everyday moment became a wake-up call. She’d been doing what so many parents do - giving everything to everyone else, and leaving nothing for herself. In this conversation with Simon and Lachy, Turia opens up about burnout, boundaries, and the surprising power of being a little selfish. She shares how learning to say no changed her family life, how she’s teaching her boys the value of self-care, and why looking after

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15:35

Dear Wiggles: Can You Teach a Child Confidence?

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2025/10/08

It’s one of the trickiest things for parents to watch - when your child wants to join in, but shyness or fear holds them back. This week, Simon and Lachy call on Tsehay, Lucia, John and Evie to share their own stories of confidence, stage fright and finding their voices. From visualising success to turning nerves into excitement, The Wiggles talk about the small things that can make a big difference. HOSTSSimon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie GUESTSEvie FerrisLucia FieldJohn PearceTsehay Hawkins

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35:38

Two Dads & Two Kids, with Sean Szeps

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2025/10/06

Most dads don’t talk about postnatal depression. Sean Szeps does. Sean is a writer, podcaster, and father of boy-girl twins with his husband Josh. In this episode, he joins Simon and Lachy to share the raw, funny, and surprising reality of modern fatherhood. From surrogacy and cultural clashes to gender stereotypes and survival kits (yes, wet wipes are involved), Sean opens up about what parenting really looks like when you strip away the filters - and why honesty might be the most important

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13:45

Dear Wiggles: Is Santa Real?

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2025/10/01

What do you say when your child looks you in the eye and asks if Santa is real? Or if the Tooth Fairy really sneaks under pillows at night? In this Dear Wiggles episode, Simon and Lachy open up about the tricky balance between keeping the magic alive and not wanting to lie to their kids. An honest, funny conversation about imagination, honesty, and those big questions that catch every parent off guard. HOSTSSimon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie PRODUCERSProduced by The Wiggles and Mylk MediaMadeline

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38:15

What No One Tells You About Fatherhood

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2025/09/29

You know them as the cheeky voices from your drive home on KIIS FM, but away from the mics Will & Woody are just two dads in the thick of nappies, night feeds, and toddler chaos. In this episode of Wiggle Talk, Simon and Lachy sit down with the duo to swap stories about what fatherhood is really like - from strapping on a 12-kilo pregnancy belly to clashing over parenting styles, dad guilt, and the shock of losing yourself in the grind. HOSTS Simon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie GUESTSWill McMahon and

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9:09

Dear Wiggles: Am I a Bad Parent If I Don’t Love...

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2025/09/24

Is it normal to feel bored playing with your toddler? Absolutely. In this Dear Wiggles episode, Lachy and Simon respond to Amy’s question about loving her little one but dreading another round of dinosaur pretend play, chatting about what that really feels like and how they find small, doable ways to keep playtime fresh. HOSTSSimon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie PRODUCERSProduced by The Wiggles and Mylk MediaMadeline JoannouNick Webb To submit a question for the ‘Dear Wiggles’ segment,

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43:30

Connect Before You Direct: Gen Muir’s Secret to...

Wiggle Talk - A Podcast For Parents ·

2025/09/22

Tantrums over biscuits. Screen-time standoffs. Morning-rush chaos. Parenting expert Gen Muir - perinatal social worker, educator and mum of four - has seen it all. In this episode she shares gentle, practical ways to turn everyday challenges into moments of connection, including her connect-before-you-direct approach and three-step empathy sandwich for setting kind, confident boundaries. HOSTS Simon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie GUESTGen Muir - @connectedparentingauYou can find out more about Gen at

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14:22

Dear Wiggles: How Do I Teach My Child About Special...

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2025/09/17

How do you explain special needs to kids in a way that’s kind and respectful?In this Dear Wiggles episode, Simon and Lachy are joined by Blue Wiggle Lucia Field to answer a parent’s heartfelt question. From playground moments to Wiggles meet-and-greets, they share simple ways to talk about differences, model acceptance, and raise kids who treat everyone with warmth and respect. HOSTSSimon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie GUESTLucia Field PRODUCERSProduced by The Wiggles and Mylk MediaMadeline

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41:10

How Much Movement Toddlers Really Need

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2025/09/15

From wobbly first steps to fearless couch-climbing, toddlers are constantly testing their bodies - and parents’ nerves. But what’s typical, what’s worth checking, and how can we best support their growing bodies? In this episode, Simon and Lachy are joined by Dr Amy Norman, a Chiropractor and Aquanatal Instructor with a decade of experience in pregnancy and paediatric care. In this conversation, Dr Amy explains how physical development fuels confidence, sleep, and emotional

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16:06

Dear Wiggles: Where Did My Identity Go?

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2025/09/10

Ever look in the mirror and wonder what happened to the you before kids? In this Dear Wiggles episode, Simon and Lachy respond to a listener who feels like they’ve lost part of themselves in the blur of parenting. They open up about guilt and why even the smallest rituals - from exercise to reality TV binges - can make you feel like yourself again. HOSTSSimon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie PRODUCERSProduced by The Wiggles and Mylk MediaMadeline JoannouNick Webb To submit a question for the

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50:28

The Conversation No Parent Wants to Have - But Every...

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2025/09/08

When Paul Field - brother of Blue Wiggle Anthony Field - lost his baby daughter Bernadette to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in 1988, his world changed forever. In this deeply moving conversation, Paul sits down with Simon and Lachy to share Bernadette’s story - the joy she brought in her short life, the heartbreak of her sudden passing, and the long journey of grief that followed. Joining Paul is Amy Cooper, CEO of Red Nose Australia, who explains how the organisation has supported thousands of

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33:24

Hold On - Here’s Another Wiggle Talk Highlights Reel

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2025/07/20

Some stories get under your skin in the best way - they challenge how you parent, how you rest, and how you show up for the people you love. This week’s highlights episode is packed with those kinds of moments. From navigating food allergies and adoption stories to breaking cycles of perfectionism and learning to breathe again (literally), these are more of the big conversations that stayed with us. HOSTSSimon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie GUESTSLana Sussman - @theparentsvillageBarry Du Bois -

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34:44

Wait, What Did They Say?! The Wiggle Talk Highlights...

Wiggle Talk - A Podcast For Parents ·

2025/07/13

What if one story could change the way you parent, travel, or even react in an emergency? These are the moments that made us pause, nod, and sometimes tear up - the kind of insights you carry with you long after the episode ends. From tiny wins to life-saving lessons, this special edition brings together unforgettable snippets from our favourite chats. HOSTSSimon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie GUESTSAsh Wicks - @jampikeletsAnthony Field - @anthony_wiggleLaurie & Emma Lawrence - @kids_aliveBruce

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32:13

Stories We Probably Shouldn’t Tell (with Captain...

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2025/07/06

It’s one thing to tour the world making music for kids. It’s another to survive it. In this episode, Captain Feathersword (Paul Paddick) is back with Anthony, Simon and Lachy to swap more stories from the road - late-night Xbox tournaments, $20K tech bills, seafood market regrets and all. They also get real about parenting from a distance, the pressure of live performance, and why they kept going through it all. A mix of chaos, connection and the odd G-string souvenir. HOSTSSimon Pryce

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43:29

Routines, Relatives & Really Strong Opinions - An Ask...

Wiggle Talk - A Podcast For Parents ·

2025/06/29

Parenting never comes with a manual - but thankfully, it comes with Anthony Field! In this Ask Anthony compilation, listeners ask about routines on the move, the daily shoe struggle, and how to respond when well-meaning relatives have... very firm ideas about raising kids.Because sometimes the hardest part of parenting isn’t the toddler - it’s your mum. Got a question of your own? Head to thewiggles.com/podcastto leave Anthony a voice message or email us atpodcast@thewiggles.com.au

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35:03

The Invisible Load of Disability With Jordan Ablett

Wiggle Talk - A Podcast For Parents ·

2025/06/22

You know that gut feeling? The one that whispers something isn’t right, even when everyone around you says not to worry? Jordan Ablett knows it well. Jordan joins Wiggle Talk to share the journey of raising her beautiful son Levi, who was diagnosed with the rare genetic disorder Menkes disease. She opens up about what it was like to seek answers no parent wants to hear, how her family - including husband Gary Ablett Jr. - has walked this path together, and the lessons Levi has taught them

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45:08

They’ll Eat the Broccoli… Once We Stop Telling Them To

Wiggle Talk - A Podcast For Parents ·

2025/06/15

Dinner doesn’t have to be a battle. Author, educator and self-confessed food nerd Alice Zaslavsky (aka Alice in Frames) joins Simon and Lachy for a joy-filled chat about raising curious eaters. From broccoli FOMO to the power of shared meals, Alice shares clever, practical ways to help kids build a positive relationship with food - no bribery required. GUESTAlice Zaslavsky - @aliceinframesYou can find out more about the Alice and her cook books here at https://alicezaslavsky.com/And you can

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32:59

Why Murray Cook Walked Away From The Wiggles - And...

Wiggle Talk - A Podcast For Parents ·

2025/06/08

Murray Cook never planned to become a global icon in children’s music - but a university assignment changed everything. Before there were skivvies, stadiums, or songs stuck in your head for decades, there were just four mates, a borrowed trailer, and a whole lot of heart. In this rare sit-down, Murray (the O.G. Red Wiggle) shares the real story behind the rise of The Wiggles. He reflects on the moment they realised something special was happening, the years of relentless touring, and how early

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