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The Juggling Act

Hosted by Kidspot writer and mum-of-two Melissa Wilson, and businesswoman and mum-of-one Jules Robinson, The Juggling Act covers the latest opinions, challenges, expert advice, celebrity interviews, real-life stories plus much more for busy parents. This supportive, informative and totally relatable podcast aims to offer insight and advice for mums and dads to help them navigate their professional and parenting lives, plus the mess in between.

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All Episodes

30:08

Little-known newborn virus and why do toddlers hide...

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2022/06/19

Our guest today was told her little boy would not survive and to terminate the pregnancy. They left it to fate and Christopher was born in 2014. She’s with us to tell us all about the little-known virus that is the leading cause of disability in newborns - and the simple steps pregnant women can take to avoid it. While Jules shares Ollie's VERY annoying new habit.Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook groupfacebook.com/groups/KidspotWorkingMumsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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19:35

Tricking your tired brain and asking family for help

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2022/06/16

Today we’re joined by a brain doctor who shares his fascinating insight into what happens to our brains when we’re exhausted - and what to do about it… While Jules and Mel share their go-to vices when they’re tired. And - Jules asked family for help after breaking her arm, but it didn't go as planned. Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook groupfacebook.com/groups/KidspotWorkingMumsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:47

The interstate juggle and potty-mouthed kids

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2022/06/14

The fabulous Shelley Craft is with us today - she’s currently juggling work on The Block, her podcast and motherhood across two states. She joins us to share her tips to staying sane and feeling younger.And f**king hell, Mel's got some potty-mouthed kids and wonders how you deal with kids and swearing (pass the soap...).Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook groupfacebook.com/groups/KidspotWorkingMumsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:15

Burnout and single (arm) parenting

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2022/06/12

Today’s guest knows what it’s like to hit a wall as a working mum. She describes the shocking things that happened to her body when she suffered burnout and what she did about it. While Jules hit the floor and broke her arm! She opens up about the challenges of caring for a child when you're injured or sick.Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook groupfacebook.com/groups/KidspotWorkingMumsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:58

Why kids need to code and the double-edged sword of...

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2022/06/09

Today we’re talking about why kids need to learn to code from a young age. And Jules opens up about being away from Ollie for the longest time yet and how she managed (spoiler alert, not well).Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook groupfacebook.com/groups/KidspotWorkingMumsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:54

Our teen girls biggest concerns and when...

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2022/06/07

Our guest today is here to help us support our teen girls on the road to adulthood and shares the top three concerns our girls have. Plus Jules and Mel open up about how different those late teen years were for us compared to what girls are going through these days. And Mel reveals that she finds recommendations stressful, after one went very wrong...Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook groupfacebook.com/groups/KidspotWorkingMumsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:15

Sophie Cachia's 'blended' family and our latest...

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2022/06/05

Today’s guest had what looked like the ‘perfect’ married life, but then she fell for a woman. Sophie Cachia opens up about why her new ‘blended’ family works for her…While Mel and Jules talk about what has been keeping these mumbies up late this week.Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook groupfacebook.com/groups/KidspotWorkingMumsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:29

Raising girls and when should birthday parties stop?

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2022/06/02

Any day that involves our favourite human on the planet - Maggie Dent - is a good day! She’s with us to talk about her new book 'Girlhood' and shares her advice on how to raise strong, resilient girls (Mel is taking notes as she tries to harness her daughter's powers for good). Meanwhile, both Mel's kids are having birthday parties on the same weekend and she wonders how much you should spend and when parties should stop?Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook

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25:20

Quitting your day job and all the snot

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2022/05/31

Our guest today shares her inspiring journey of quitting her day job to chase her dream of publishing a book and opens up about what it’s like dating as a single mum after a high profile split. It's the first day of winter and Jules is dealing with snot, so much snot, while Mel talks about the nightmare of kids who hate getting jabs.Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook groupfacebook.com/groups/KidspotWorkingMumsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:41

Baby name fails and family secrets

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2022/05/29

Today we’re joined by a guest who opens up about her biggest regret after uncovering her deceased father’s secrets. Jules and Mel chat about whether you ever really get to know who your parents were before they had you, plus baby name fails and what you can't call your child in Australia.Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook groupfacebook.com/groups/KidspotWorkingMumsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:23

Getting the chop and your mojo back after baby

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2022/05/26

Today we’re talking about sex - remember that? We’re joined by a sex therapist with some brilliant tips on how to get your mojo back after kids. Mel opens up about feeling 'touched out' after having a baby, while Jules says she's feeling pressure to get the chop now that she's in her 40s!Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook groupWorking Mums Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:27

Stacking it and the financial impact of motherhood

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2022/05/24

Today’s guest is a multi-millionaire and best-selling author, who is with us to talk about the often forgotten financial impact of becoming a mother. Mel and Jules talk about the challenge of going back to work after maternity leave. And why Jules needs to buy Ollie a helmet, elbow and knee pads!Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook groupWorking Mums Australia. And check out the special list of resources financial expert Melissa Browne has pulled together just forThe Juggling Act

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29:09

Breaking the co-sleeping habit and Erin Molan on life...

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2022/05/22

Today we’re joined by TV and radio host Erin Molan, on how she’s managing one year on as a single mum and she reveals the daily practice she's started doing that has changed her mental health.Grab a pen, Jules and Mel aresharing their favourite books, while Mel is trying to break the co-sleeping habit with her kids.Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook groupWorking Mums Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:02

Being yourself and what would you do if you were PM?

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2022/05/19

Sunday is International 'Being You' day, so today’s guest joins us with tips on how to encourage our children to be YOU in a world that tells them they shouldn’t. Jules and Mel open up about fitting in and the pressure they’ve felt to conform. And with the election on tomorrow, we asked a bunch of very clever kids what they would do if they were Prime Minister… (totally voting for them).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:56

Kids sport V arts and shout out to our life wives

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2022/05/17

Today’s guest is a powerhouse at juggling her career as a Fox Sports host and motherhood, now Lara Pitt joins us to share how she does it and just how wild life is with three young boys. Jules and Mel discuss why we put so much focus on sports over the arts for our kids, and give an emotional shout-out to their life wives!Tell us all about your life wife in our Facebook groupWorking Mums Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:54

How to spend AND save, and are you guilty of...

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2022/05/15

Today we’re joined by a guest who shares her tips for having that holiday AND getting a pay rise. Taking notes.Mel opens up about her own investing journey, while Jules talks about how she relaxes after discovering that 'stresslaxing' is the latest buzzword.Join our Facebook groupWorking Mums Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:53

Majestic menopause and our new Netflix obsession

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2022/05/12

Today we’re chatting with 90s covergirl Alison Brahe-Daddo about heading into the second half of her life and how she’s finding the majesty in the mayhem of menopause! Plus Jules and Mel love their mumbie sessions - mums who stay up too late watching TV - and they've found two new shows on Netflix they can't turn off.Join our Facebook groupWorking Mums Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:51

Faking it and why we're fed up with the fine print

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2022/05/10

Today’s guest has made her career dream a reality, and we’ll find out if it’s everything she hoped! Mel and Jules open up about whether they’ve ever felt like they’re faking it (at work, minds out of the gutter people)… And can people just cut parents some slack when it comes to the fine print?! Join our Facebook groupWorking Mums Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:29

Mother's Day stress and device changing diabetes...

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2022/05/08

Today we’re chatting with a mum about the incredible device that has changed the way they manage her daughter’s diabetes. Mel and Jules discuss how changes to the healthcare system have made things so much easier for families. While Mel wonders whether Mother's Day is more stress and heartache than it's worth.Join our Facebook groupWorking Mums Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:39

Digital nutrition and are you a toxic perfectionist?

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2022/05/05

Today we’re finding all about digital nutrition - what is it and how do we achieve it? Plus Jules and Mel talk about whether they’re perfectionist and how to know when it’s turning toxic Join the chat in our Facebook group working mums Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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