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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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27:45

Bullying, reusing a name and should you be friends...

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2021/12/14

In today’s episode, we’re joined by a young girl who came up with a gorgeous idea to help her cope when she started being excluded at school. Emmie (and her proud mum Evie!) are with us to share their story. While we’re talking about bonds with your child, Jules and Mel talk about whether we should be friends with our children, and share their thoughts on an 'advice needed' question about baby names (always controversial!). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:58

Guilt, pop-ins and living with a brain tumour

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2021/12/12

Ooft what a story we’ve got for you today… At just age 20, Sophie was diagnosed with a life-threatening and extremely rare brain tumour and was told she may never have children. She is now thriving as a mum and not only that, she also launched a million-dollar accessories empire five years ago. She’s with us to share the biggest things she’s learnt about life and business. Mel has made friends with her 81-year-old neighbour and wants to campaign to bring back the 'pop in'

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37:09

OG Bach couple, the 1/3 friendship rule and side hustles

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2021/12/09

Today we’re joined by OG Bachie couple Tim Robards and Anna Heinrich who recently celebrated their daughter Elle’s first birthday. They reveal the surprising lesson they've learnt about parenting in the first 12 months. Mel explains the 1/3 friendship rule and how we can accept that not everyone is going to like us. And Jules reveals the novel way she makes extra cash to put aside for Ollie's future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:13

Business ideas, skincare for tweens and when can kids...

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2021/12/07

In today’s episode we’re joined by a sunshine coast mum who now runs a million dollar business after creating a skincare range for tweens. Mel has noticed a lot of chat amongst mums with primary-age kids about how old kids should be before they're left alone in the park. While Jules reveals her tips for getting a business idea off the ground.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:26

Trashy TV, housewives and the arrival of Omicron

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2021/12/05

Just when we thought we were going to get a reprieve from 2021, we’re now facing La Nina and another COVID strain. So, we wanted to lighten things up a bit! In this episode, Jules and Mel reveal their trashiest guilty TV pleasures and we’ve got one of the stars of The Real Housewives of Melbourne on to share hers. They also share their thoughts on an advice needed questions from a mum whose partner is refusing to get vaccinated, and open up about how they're feeling about another strain

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29:08

Staycations, childhood friendships and do you put...

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2021/12/02

Today we’re joined by author Vanessa McCausland whose latest book 'The Beautiful Words' looks at childhood friendships and what happens when you grow apart. Mel asks whether you put yourself as a woman last when you become a mother. And Evie Farrell joins us to talk about why we all need to book a Christmas staycation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:36

Battling cancer, free babysitters and are you a...

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2021/11/30

You will need the tissues for today’s interview… at the age of just 35, Emily Tindal was diagnosed with Stage 4 bowel cancer after she was having trouble breathing since the birth of her third child. The cancer has now spread to her lymph nodes, lungs, liver and bones and she opens up about the guilt she feels around her youngest daughter and how she’s fighting to have the bowel cancer screening age lowered. Jules and Mel chat about how they celebrate Christmas and what the best

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32:27

Miracle babies, worrying and birth wishes

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2021/11/28

November is NICU awareness month and in this episode, we’re joined by a mum who shares the incredible story of her little miracle baby Cooper, who was born at 30 weeks weighing just 1.5kg. What a little fighter. Jules also opens up about how her 'birth wish' came true, and Lauren Patterson is back with some tips on how to stop worrying.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:35

Fiji, hacking and parental burnout

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2021/11/25

We've got an interesting topic today, and one that’s not that widely discussed, parental burnout. The concept has been around since the 80s, but not something that’s really been talked about here in Australia, so we're joined by psychologist and family coach Helene Gatland to tell us more. Mel's 9 year old daughter hacked her work and personal IG accounts, so we're talking about managing kids and social media. And Evie Farrell has found out everything we need to know about travelling

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29:10

Kissing consent, hateful kids and big conversations

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2021/11/23

Michael Parker is an author and Principal of one of Sydney’s top boy's schools. His book 'Talk with your kids about things that matter' has just been updated after ten years and the types of conversations that we need to have with our kids have really moved on in that time - think social media, pandemics, consent… heavy stuff. Speaking of big conversations, Mel's son has said three words she never thought she’d hear from him. And Laura Mazza dishes advice on talking to relatives

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33:49

Career collapse, repetitive workouts and a Will Smith...

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2021/11/21

Today’s guest has had her small business completely wiped out during the pandemic. Kylie Ostle is the founder of Mum Society - live events for mums with amazing speakers. But it all ground to a halt when Covid hit. She joins us to talk about the impact it’s had on her career and her family. Speaking of getting back up when you’ve been knocked down, Jules and Mel have fallen down a Will Smith rabbit hole after watching his inspirational chat with Oprah. And Lauren Patterson shares

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31:24

Chick lit, compatibility and travel scams

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2021/11/18

Today we’re talking with best-selling author Monica McInerney who has turned her hand to writing a kid’s book. She opens up about being stuck in Australia during lockdown and why kids are the toughest critics. Mel has been thinking about whether chemistry or compatibility is more important in a partner and Jules reveals the moment she knew Cam was 'the one'. While travel expert Evie Farrell reveals the scams we need to be aware of when travelling with our families.See

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31:32

Drugs, multi-tasking and drinking in front of your kids

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2021/11/16

In today’s episode, we’re joined by radio host and new mum Ash London whose little man came three weeks early. She ended up recording links for her new podcast as she was rushing out the door to the hospital - preparing for multi-taking mum mode already! As Mel records with a mild hangover from half a bottle of wine at dinner with a friend last night, it got her thinking about alcohol and kids - do you let your kids see you drink? And Laura Mazza joins us with a controversial advice

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23:47

Egg retrieval, the juggle and exercising when you're...

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2021/11/14

Kidspot is running a conception campaign all throughout November called Two Tiny Lines. So each Monday we are joined by a high profile mum who will share their fertility journey with us. Amy Campbell is a business owner and social influencer who spent 7.5 years trying to have a baby and is not pregnant with number 2 from one of her first egg retrievals! Amy runs a business called Bridal Bar, and it got Mel and Jules thinking about that juggle and whether working mums can ever have it all. Lauren

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23:58

Kindness, Covid cleanup and the weird things you were...

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2021/11/11

Today we’re chatting with Professor Catherine Crock from the Royal Children’s hospital about the importance of kindness in our medical system. The stories she tells about the abuse staff cop - particularly from scared parents - is horrifying. Evie Farrell shares how we all need to do a covid clean-up when it comes to our travel. And we've got a fun one for a Friday, the weird things your parents told you that you believed until you were an adult.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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29:11

Endometriosis, toxic positivity and return to care...

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2021/11/07

Kidspot is running a conception campaign all throughout November called Two Tiny Lines, so each Monday we will be joined by a high profile mum who will share their fertility journey with us. This week we're joined by podcast host Zoe Marshall who struggled with stage four endometriosis before finally falling pregnant for the first time. Lauren Patterson joins us to talk about how to overcome toxic positivity, and Mel and Jules share their fears about daycare and schools opening back up.See

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25:43

A mother's love, career reinvention and...

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2021/11/04

We’re joined today by writer, feminist & mum Clementine Ford who opens up about losing her mum and becoming a mother herself. Jules and Mel talk about career reinventions, and Evie Farrell is with us to talk family-friendly festivals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:14

Blended families, body confidence and a career with...

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2021/11/02

In today’s episode we’re joined by a mum who spent 20 years in the corporate world, before realising she wanted to do something that ‘really mattered’. So she launched a business during Covid to improve the lives of women in developing countries. Jules and Mel open up about the 'aha' moment they had about their bodies. And Laura Mazza is with us with a reader dilemma about blended families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:47

Fertility, workouts and pregnancy changes

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2021/10/31

This episode we're joined by Neighbours and Spreadsheet star Christie Whelan Brown who opens up about her three-year-long fertility battle. Jules and Mel open up about how their hair and skin changed during pregnancy, and Lauren Patterson is with us to explain how the mind + muscle connection can help your workout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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