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Parenthood

Leonie Akhidenor

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 weexplore parentingups and downs.We

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10:38

THE VAULT - Do you get anxious when your kid isn't...

Parenthood ·

2022/08/15

We've kicked off The Vault segment. Where callers call in with their confessions about what's keeping them up at night. Recordings are anonymous, they stay in the vault.This week, in this solo ep, we're talking parental anxiety, specifically:🤯 Do we all freak out about leaving our kids for a night?!🤯 Do you believe anxiety is your intuition telling you something? 🤯 Does it get any easier as the kids get older?🤯 Has anyone else crashed into a pole?and so much more...The Vault Hotline - To record

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49:42

How striving for perfection nearly broke us w Peter &...

Parenthood ·

2022/08/08

I'm chatting with Megan & Peter from The FitMum Method about how bouncing back fast after birth led to the toughest time of their lives. We chat about:🤯 The dangers & pressures with bouncing back quickly🤯 Being back in the gym 3 weeks postpartum 🤯 Feeling like a fraud🤯 Low sex drive 🤯 How to best communicate with your partner during tough times🤯 The importance of a repair ritualand so much more...How to find out more about The FitMum Method:Website:

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49:15

BONUS EP: Throwback - My Imperfect Life;...

Parenthood ·

2022/08/01

BONUS EP - Throwback: My Imperfect LifeBringing you a throwback to our most listened to episode - episode 1.I speak openly about my experiences with past relationships, pre and post-natal depression and why I started the pod. This podcast healed me, during a really dark period and empowered me to build something that may help others too.Now our mission is: To smash the stigma on struggles experienced by parents.To find out more about the podcast visit: https://linktr.ee/parenthoodpodcast Hosted on

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16:28

BONUS EP: Hubby is on the pod! Toddler travel tips &...

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2022/07/25

BONUS Ep - Hubby Jules is on the pod! Sharing our hot travel tips.In this Parenthood Uncut episode (unedited and you'll have to forgive us for the inconsistent audio at times), we reflect on our trip to Greece with our 2 toddlers as we live out our final days of our holiday. We discuss:🤯 Anxiety in transit🤯 Fewer locations, longer stays🤯 Travelling pre v post kids🤯 What we regret not bringing🤯 What we lost along the wayand so much more...Items referenced:ChromecastBaby Bjorn Travel CotYo-yo

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20:03

BONUS EP: Would you leave your kids with a foreign...

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2022/07/18

BONUS EP - Parenthood Uncut - Solo epBringing you the juice from Greece, where I am on holiday with my 2 & 3 year old. Today I'm discussing my experiences with leaving our children with a local babysitter, I reflect on:What made me feel I could trust the babysitterThe challenges I experienced when using a foreign babysitterOther people's judgements re leaving kids w a babysitterHow I prepared my childrenScary moments like keeping my kids from falling off a cliffand so much more... Hosted on

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10:36

BONUS EP: Is it worth travelling overseas with toddlers?

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2022/07/11

BONUS EP - Parenthood Uncut - Solo epBring you home truths from Greece, where I am on holiday with my 2 & 3 year old. Discussing the challenges of travelling with toddlers and ultimately is it worth it?I discuss:The impacts of jet-lagMissing pre-kid travelImpacts of 24/7 family timeAdjusting holiday expectationsMosquito infestationand so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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17:08

BONUS EP: Flying international with toddlers

Parenthood ·

2022/07/04

Bringing you raw audio from Greece. Due to a heap of travel questions from our tribe, we are spilling all of our travel tips, specifically re the flight. We chat about:✈️ What to pack and what I couldn't live without✈️ How to keep toddlers entertained on a 24 hour journey✈️ Navigating the airport with toddlers✈️ What to bring on the flight✈️ How to manage public tantrums and so much more.Resources:Baby Bjorn Travel CotFolding bed rail from KmartYoyo stroller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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42:09

BONUS EP: What is a normal sex life? Low libido &...

Parenthood ·

2022/06/20

In this weeks episode I chat withsexologist Aleeya Hachem, about all things sex, including:🔥 How many times a week people are having sex🔥 How soon people have sex after conceiving🔥 Sex during infertility🔥 The pressures can we feel to have sex🔥 Sex toy, role play, how to spice things upand so much moreReferencesBook: Come as you are by Emily NagoskiInsta: @great.sexpectations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:11

REAL TALK - Can we have it all? Work travel,...

Parenthood ·

2022/06/06

In this real talk episode we're talking all things; juggling it all, specifically:🤯 How we feel about travelling for work🤯 Solo parenting stints🤯 Relationship resentment🤯 The mad juggle of parent life🤯 Mum & toddler meltdowns and so much more.Resources:https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/cancelled-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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53:10

How we saved our relationship & ourselves from...

Parenthood ·

2022/05/23

In this episode I chat with Chris and Filly from Chris & Filly Functional Medicine about all kinds of burnout and how to overcome it. We delve into:🤯 Why the hell are we so burnt out?🤯 Burnout signs🤯 The demise of a relationship🤯 Low sex drive 🤯 The mental health fall out🤯 What we can do to turn things around Resources:www.chrisandfilly.fmThe 5 love languages by Garry Chapman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:15

REAL TALK - Why we are not calmer parents; mental...

Parenthood ·

2022/05/09

In our latest episode, Liv & Leonie are chatting to parenting guru Sarah Ockwell Smith about her new book 'How to be a calm parent'. We delve into:🤯 The 'busy' culture we live in🤯 Burnout & how to see the signs🤯 The mental load & how we can better manage it🤯 Single parents & how they can feel more supported🤯 Social media comparison🤯 Why our parents can drive us crazy and so much moreWhere you can find more of Sarah's work https://sarahockwell-smith.com/ and Instagram

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45:48

Raising teenage boys & the dad identity shift w Joel...

Parenthood ·

2022/04/25

In this episode I chat with Joel Hines, father and teenage boy guru about all things raising our boys. We delve into:The 'protector, provider' role many dad's switch to when they first become parentsWhat teenage boys need from their fathers/ father figuresHow being absent at home can be a trap that dad's can fall intoTechnology & porn, and how they are influencing young menEncouraging positive masculinity and so much more.Reference linksThe Man CaveWebsite:

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43:52

REAL TALK - Covid lockdown reflection, relationship...

Parenthood ·

2022/04/11

In this Real Talk segment we reflect on our time during lockdown (as Melbourne mum's we were in lockdown for over 200 days) and what we said we'd do differently. We discuss:Changes in working arrangements due to covidWatching our partners in action - at workHow our relationships changed and what we want to do more ofHow to find a babysitterThe promises we made to ourselves during lockdown and are we fulfilling them?And so much more..ResourcesWebsite: findababysitter.com Hosted on Acast. See

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40:53

Blended Families with Karissa Byrnes

Parenthood ·

2022/03/28

In this episode I chat with Kris, podcast host of Inside Out with Kris, about blended families. Kris was a child of divorce and now has a blended family; with 2 children of her own and 2 step-children. In this open and raw conversation we delve into:What it feels like to be a child of divorceThe qualities of a supportive step-parentChallenges of being a step-parentNavigating co-parenting with the exPush back from step-children and so much more.Find out more about Kris here ->

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43:10

REAL TALK - Transitioning to kinder & ELC with Leonie...

Parenthood ·

2022/03/14

In this week's Real Talk segment we discuss our experiences with transitioning our boys into kinder & early learning. We chat about:✔️ Separation anxiety - and how we manage it✔️ Social story - to best prepare our little ones ahead of a big transition✔️ Lunch box game✔️ Kinder committee✔️ Peanut butter mishaps and so much more Resources: Children's book: The Invisible String by Patrice KarstEpisode referenced: Episode 5 Toddler Behaviour with Giulett Moran (psychologist and mother of 3 boys)

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44:03

Full Time Mum to Business Owner; relationship &...

Parenthood ·

2022/02/28

In this episode I chat with Jen, about her motherhood journey. Originally a full time mama to her 3 children, with a husband who was fly-in fly-out (FIFO) for work. Jen has transitioned to full time business owner (sleep consulting; Sleep Thrive Grow), mama and like a lot of us is juggling it all. We discuss:🎧 The challenges of having a partner who is FIFO and away a lot🎧 The 'perfection' trap🎧 The realities of starting a business and the impact that has on the family🎧 Navigating challenges in

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40:44

REAL TALK - Kicking Mum Guilt; Imposter Syndrome, Sex...

Parenthood ·

2022/02/14

We have Elaine Benson mindset coach and guru on the podcast. Liv & I ask our burning questions including:How to combat imposter syndromeHow to minimise the pressure we put on ourselvesHow to love your bodyHow to combat mum guiltand so much moreUsing science backed techniques Elaine talks us through how to navigate the cocktail of emotions we feel as parents. A coaching session not to be missed!References:Instagram/ Tik Tok: @iamelainebensonWebsite: https://www.iamelainebenson.com/ Hosted on

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45:15

My Surrogacy Journey with Lisa Gowers

Parenthood ·

2022/01/31

In this episode I chat with Lisa about her experience with surrogacy. Lisa has a heart condition and carrying a child would drastically impact her life span. Given this Lisa's sister-in-law generously offered to carry their child. In this conversation we dive into:How surrogacy works in AustraliaThe IVF process and handling failed attemptsEmotional resilience when the chips are downWhat to expect when your baby arrivesand so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:54

REAL TALK - Travelling with bubs with Leonie & Liv

Parenthood ·

2021/12/06

BONUS EPNow that we're heading into the Christmas period, we wanted to bring you our experiences re travelling overseas with our little ones; when they were 6 months. In this ep we talk about:✔️ What to bring✔️ What we couldn't live without✔️ Our travel woes✔️ Managing sleep in a new environment✔️ Pick pocketing✔️ Nerves re changing nappies on planesand so much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:56

Midwife Cath; Inductions, Breast feeding, Sleep,...

Parenthood ·

2021/11/22

We have parenting guru Midwife Cath on the podcast. Liv & I ask all of our burning questions including:✔️Why are induction rates in Aus so high?✔️Hot tips to make breast feeding easier?✔️How to navigate baby sleep?✔️Why we put so much pressure on ourselves as parents?and so-much-more...Resources:Midwife Cath - The first six weeksMidwife Cath - After the first six weeks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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