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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

24:23

Boobs, bullying and shining bright

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2021/09/12

Lauren Jimmieson Craig was bullied as a child due to a rare skin condition that gives her a unique appearance. She joins us to share her story and how she’s teaching kids that empathy and care are the real superpowers. Our regular health and wellness contributor Lauren Patterson opens up about why we so often shine the brightest during our darkest moments. And Jules and Mel get real about boobs after baby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:41

Labour prep, travel without kids and how to help a...

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2021/09/09

Rhian Allen is the brains behind The Healthy Mummy and she’s with us to share the secret to her success and how her business has survived during the pandemic. Our regular travel guru Evie Farrell shares her tips for holidaying WITHOUT kids. And Jules and Mel chat about whether they did anything to prepare for labour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:25

Cancer during covid, maternity clothes and...

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2021/09/07

We are joined by an incredibly resilient mum who shares her experience of battling cancer during Covid. Really puts things into perspective. She's now written a book to help us talk to our kids about the dreaded C word (Cancer). Our regular contributor Laura Mazza joins us with another dilemma from a woman whose husband doesn’t want another baby. And Mel and Jules need some reassurance - can we PLEASE wear our mat leave clothes forever?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:11

Kids mental health, parenting styles, and Sam Wood on...

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2021/09/05

One of our favourite guests, Sam Wood, is back on the pod with tips on raising girls and the struggle of coping with lockdown. Our regular health and wellness contributor Lauren Patterson is with us to talk about the signs we need to look out for when it comes to mental health issues with our kids. And Mel and Jules open up about how to handle disagreements on parenting styles - this isn’t just an issue for parents who are separated…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:24

Business dreams, labour stories and how to have a...

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2021/09/02

This episode we are joined by a super inspiring mum who went from teen runaway to millionaire. Tina Towers sold her first business in her 20s, now she's sharing her tips to help you make your business dream a reality. Our regular travel guru Evie Farrell shares her tips for holidaying at home (love her idea for bringing a touch of overseas to your lounge!). And Jules shares stories from other mums about what their partner was doing during labour. (shock face emoji).See omnystudio.com/listener for

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29:53

Kid's teeth, coming out and 'lockdown is stopping us...

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2021/08/31

Stacey June is a self-care coach, author, and broadcaster as one of the founders of The Thinker Girls. She joins us to talk about how lockdown is impacting her chance to expand her family (eggs in one state, she’s in another…) and whether she's ever wistful for her single years after becoming a busy mum! Our regular contributor Laura Mazza is back with a complex question from a woman who wants to come out as gay to her husband. And Jules and Mel talk about what to do with kid's teeth!See

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24:28

Co-parenting, anxiety in kids and how to stop caring...

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2021/08/29

We're joined by our fabulous new co-host Jules Robinson who opens up about sharing the responsibility of parenting gorgeous little Oly with her partner Cam, and how we still have a way to go when it comes to the traditional gender roles around parenting. New mum and life coach Tammi Kirkness has written a book to help our kids with their anxiety and it is the first-aid kit they all need right now. And our regular health and wellness contributor Lauren Patterson is back with some advice on how to

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24:07

Balance, night nappies and how to enjoy travel with kids

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2021/08/26

Today’s guest claims to have mastered the art of balance as a working mother. Shannah Kennedy was a type-A, overachieving perfectionist, when at age 30, she hit a wall and experienced burnout – diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue and depression. Now she has written a book about her journey, called Plan B, to explain how other people can change their circumstances. Our regular contributor Evie Farrell is back to share her top tips for travelling with kids - and enjoying it. And Sarah and Mel wonder how

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28:09

Inner strength, letting go and teaching kids...

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2021/08/24

Today we’re joined by a doctor who found out what it’s like to be on the other side of the hospital bed curtain. Dr Olivia Ong was hit by a car on her way to work and told she would never walk again. What she did next is nothing short of a miracle. Our regular contributor Laura Mazza joins us with a complex advice needed question about a husband who wants to name their new baby after his deceased former wife. And after a guinea pig incident, Mel talks about teaching kids about consequences.See

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27:26

Talking back, birth trauma and finding time to exercise

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2021/08/22

Today’s guest has had an interesting career pivot – she’s gone from Play School to working as a prenatal yoga teacher. Rachael Coopes is probably best known for her role in keeping toddlers across the country educated and entertained on Play School. But after becoming a mum herself, she has become passionate about prenatal yoga and mums struggling with the trauma of birth. Our regular contributor Lauren Patterson is back with some tips on fitting in exercise as a busy mum. And Sarah asks how you

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27:22

Cruising, talking about death + the Aussie mum...

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2021/08/19

Today’s guest is such an inspiration, changing the lives of women around the world. In 2013, Kristy Chong started Modibodi after she experienced bladder leakage after the birth of her second child and her business trajectory from there is incredible. Our regular contributor Evie Farrell is back to talk about cruising – is it right for your family? And with the world in the depths of a pandemic, Mel asks how we should talk to our children about death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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24:08

Secret affairs, kids and conflict + following your dream

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2021/08/17

Ever dreamt of chucking it all in and starting your own business? Today’s guest, Tara Solberg, did just that and now it’s a multi-million dollar brand. She joins us to talk about how she turned her love of travel and design into a 7 figure business. Our regular contributor Laura Mazza is back with a reader who needs advice about her mum’s secret affair. And should we teach our kids to push back? Mel and Sarah navigate the complex world of kids and conflict.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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28:42

Exercising pregnant, letting kids see you cry +...

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2021/08/15

Today we’re joined by two amazing mums who have experienced the absolute highs and lows of parenting. Kate and Mandy (hosts of the Two Peas in a Podcast) bonded over their premature twins with additional needs and have now shared their story in a beautiful book, 'The Invisible Life of Us'. They are with us to talk about what it was like to receive that initial diagnosis and the one thing they want people to stop saying. Our new regular contributor Lauren Patterson is back to talk about the exercises

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29:16

Smacking, surviving dinner time & why pandemic...

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2021/08/10

Are you sick of making dinner for your family every damn night? Today’s guest is a celebrity chef who says there’s a simple way to make it more enjoyable. Stop. Giving. AF. Our regular contributor Laura Mazza joins us with a controversial advice needed question around smacking your kids. And whether you're homeschooling or sending your kids to school during lockdown, parents can't win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:25

Clingy kids, fitness after baby and raising boys

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2021/08/08

Today's guest has been described as a cross between Dr Phil and the Mentalist. Now Alan Stevens has turned his talents to helping men become better dads, and parents raise kind, respectful boys. He also profiles Mel which is well worth a listen! Our new regular contributor Lauren Patterson is back with some health and wellness advice around building your fitness back up after having a baby. And Sarah is dealing with a clingy child.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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57:31

Pandemic special with parenting expert Maggie Dent

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2021/08/07

We are into the second year of a pandemic and parents are being put under incredible pressure. The Juggling Act reached out to parenting expert and author of 'Parental as Anything' Maggie Dent for some of her common-sense advice to help all Australian families not only survive, but thrive. In this extended special episode of the podcast, Maggie shares her wisdom around talking with kids about death and Covid, working from home, bickering siblings during lockdown, managing homeschooling and the

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29:43

Gaming, backpacking and the queen of common-sense...

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2021/08/05

Today we’re joined by everyone’s favourite parenting expert, the divine Maggie Dent, who is back on the podcast with some must-hear tips for parents struggling this year. Week. Hour. Our new regular contributor Evie Farrell is here to talk about why we should all head backpacking with our kids (when we can!). And Mel asks whether she's being a Grinch by not letting her kids have a gaming console…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:10

Volunteering, crushes and does working make you a...

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2021/08/03

Do you find yourself volunteering for things to make up for being a working parent? Today’s guest, Felicity Harley is an author and host of the Healthy-ish podcast, and she's here to talk about why so many of us seem to fall into that trap, and why balance is total BS. Our new regular contributor Laura Mazza joins us with an advice needed question from a Kidspot parent who thinks she has a crush on her boss. And Sarah had a break from work and thinks she was a much nicer parent for it.See

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26:45

Lockdown self-care, alpha kids, and growing up with...

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2021/08/01

We’ve got a mother-daughter dynamic duo on the podcast today. Dr Melissa Kang and her daughter Georgia Carr are with us to chat about growing up with Dolly Doctor as your mum and Melissa’s latest collab with Yumi Stynes on teaching our kids about consent. Our new regular contributor Lauren Patterson is back with some advice on lockdown self-care. And Mel is dealing with an alpha child.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:03

Saving for your child's future and your next holiday

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2021/07/29

Today we’re joined by financial advisor, mum and ambassador for the fabulous Ladies Finance Club, Rachel O’Connor. Rachel has some fantastic advice around saving for your child’s future. Speaking of saving, our new regular contributor Evie Farrell is with us to talk about how to budget on holidays and how to save for that elusive next trip. And Sarah has started thinking about when her boys start school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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