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 we explore parenting ups and downs. We have episodes with familiar voices you might know, parenting professionals, our 'Real Talk' weekly chats with Leonie's bestie Liv and even solo episodes where Leonie breaks down what is happening in her world right now. It’s like group therapy. Only juicier. Join our community on instagram: @parenthoodpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re talking all marriage. We asked you our community your thoughts on sustaining a forever marriage. We delve into whether you compare your relationship to others, where we have been tripped up in our marriages, tools that can help us strengthen our relationships and everything in between. A big thank you to our episode sponsors iL Tutto and Bio Island Competition We’re running a special giveaway on Insta until 5 August 2026 so check out @parenthoodpod. The winner will receive $3,897 worth of products from our brand sponsors including the iL Tutto Henry Electric Recliner Glider Chair with USB, Luca Sustainable Timber Cot and Theo Sustainable Timber Chest (in Natural or Walnut) valued at $3,397. PLUS a $500 Chemist Warehouse voucher which stocks Bio Island Australia. Visit Instagram @parenthoodpod to enter. iL Tutto Instagram: @iltutto Website: https://www.iltutto.com.au/ Bio Island Instagram: @bioisland Website: https://www.bioisland.com.au/our-products/ Parenthood Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Share We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What happens when the strong mum finally admits she’s not coping? This week, I sit down with Sigourney Cantelo for one of the rawest conversations we’ve had on the podcast — burnout, anxiety, motherhood, childhood trauma and the pressure women feel to hold everything together while quietly falling apart. We unpack rehab, guilt, shame, repair with our children and the ways our own upbringing can shape how we parent today. Thank you – Care for kids & GroTime For more on Care for kids Instagram: @careforkidsau Website: https://www.careforkids.com.au For more on GroTime Instagram: @grotime Website: https://infagroup.com.au/pages/grotime Discount code : Until 17 July 2026 receive 20% off full priced items at GroTime by using the code: ParentPod20. Follow Sigourney Cantelo on Instagram @sigourneycantelo, podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5su7l0yO5Ue0706K2Lzd8q?si=d5ee6e8a23984e75&nd=1&dlsi=5a33db2ce24d4257 Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Share We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re sharing our hot tips and stresses about choosing an education setting – school and daycare. We delve into everything we asked during daycare enrolments. How we researched and choose our current primary schools. What is in the works for high school and why Melbourne is so school obsessed. Thank you – Care for kids & GroTime For more on Care for kids Instagram: @careforkidsau Website: https://www.careforkids.com.au For more on GroTime Instagram: @grotime Website: https://infagroup.com.au/pages/grotime Discount code : Until 17 July 2026 receive 20% off full priced items at GroTime by using the code: ParentPod20. Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Share We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today I'm giving you my key tips to turning your passion into a business. From identifying your customers, over-exceeding on value, building long term partnerships and more. These stepping stone as the foundation for my podcast business and I'm here to share. Tune in to find out more. Note: I'm heading overseas so will be back with solo episodes from 6 August! Find Parenthood at: Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Share We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What happens when the milestone life moments, also become your hardest? This week, I sit down with Ash Wicks to unpack the raw reality of the early parenting years — sleep deprivation, mental health, feeling lost and the dark places parenthood can sometimes take us to. We also chat building a business from ordinary family moments, finding joy in the simple things again and what it really takes to pull yourself out of survival mode. Thank you – Care for kids & GroTime For more on Care for kids Instagram: @careforkidsau Website: https://www.careforkids.com.au For more on GroTime Instagram: @grotime Website: https://infagroup.com.au/pages/grotime Discount code : Until 17 July 2026 receive 20% off full priced items at GroTime by using the code: ParentPod20. Follow Ash Wicks on Instagram @jampikelets Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Share We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week I’m joined by Melina Sarris; channel 7 award winning news report and her husband Jono Laquinto to chat all things life behind closed doors. We chat juggling careers whilst parenting 2 young children, staying connected with work while on maternity leave, bounce back pressure, how the couple handle the household responsibilities, career priorities and can we have it all? A big thank you to our episode sponsor Care for Kids; find and compare childcare options today. Care for kids Website: careforkids.com.au Instagram: @careforkidsau Our guests Follow Melina Sarris on Instagram @melinasarris Follow Jonathan Laquinto on Instagram @jono_i Parenthood Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Share We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If travelling with kids has ever made you question your sanity… this episode is for you 😮💨✈️ This Real Talk episode is basically a survival guide for school holiday travel — packing hacks, flight essentials, jet lag, accommodation non-negotiables and the things we NEVER travel without 👀 Also… how many snacks does it actually take to get through a flight with children? Asking for all of us. Thank you – Care for kids & GroTime WIN - Enter our competition on Instagram @parenthoodpod! The winner will receive $2,900 worth of products including the Mia Nursery Bundle valued at $1900 which includes a cot, 3 drawer chest and mattress thanks to GroTime. PLUS a $1,000 Westfield voucher thanks to Care for Kids. For more on Care for kids Instagram: @careforkidsau Website: https://www.careforkids.com.au For more on GroTime Instagram: @grotime Website: https://infagroup.com.au/pages/grotime Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Share We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week I’m joined by Dr Joseph Sgroi, a leading Melbourne obstetrician, gynaecologist, fertility & IVF specialist. We’re answering all of your questions when it comes to pre-birth, pregnancy and beyond. We delve into when is the right time to seek external support to help fall pregnant, birth plans, induction, why caesarean rates are climbing in Australia, labour myths and everything in between. A big thank you to our episode sponsor Haakaa. Discount code For a limited time receive 10% off at Haakaa using our discount code Parenthood10 valid until 30 June 2026. Check out Haakaa haakaa.co.nz and I’ll pop the details in the show notes. Haakaa Instagram: @haakaanz Website: haakaa.co.nz Our guest Follow Dr Joseph Sgroi @drjosephsgroi Parenthood Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Share We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week I’m joined by Yummy Mummies star Rachel Watts and her husband real estate guru Jayson to chat all things life behind closed doors. We chat all things parenting styles, teaching our children resilience, juggling demanding careers, real estate tips, travel as a way to reconnect and everything in between. Thank you – iL Tutto Receive 20% off on full priced items at iL Tutto until 16 June 2026. Just type in the discount code parent20 at checkout to save. Head to https://www.iltutto.com.au/ For more on iL Tutto visit Instagram: @iltutto Website: https://www.iltutto.com.au/ Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Rachel Watts on Instagram @rachelxwatts Jayson Watts on Instagram @jaysonwatts Share We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today I'm reflecting on love languages and why mine is acts of service. I only just realised this after a busy work period whereby my husband Jules had to step up and boy wasn't that attractive? I delve into our role reversal, navigating stressful times and the most popular love languages for men and women. Tune in to find out more. Find Parenthood at: Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Share We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re discussing arguments with our partners – or specifically repeat ones. Do you ever feel like you’re having a repeat argument? It could be around Feeling unseen/ underappreciated, unequal mental load, different role expectations, lack of communication due to built up resentment? Well if this feels familiar you are not alone. We are spilling the tea on our repeat arguments, burnout, a need to leave the country and more… Thank you – iL Tutto Receive 20% off on full priced items at iL Tutto until 16 June 2026. Just type in the discount code parent20 at checkout to save. Head to https://www.iltutto.com.au/ For more on iL Tutto visit Instagram: @iltutto Website: https://www.iltutto.com.au/ Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Share We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Does your relationship sometimes feel like you're living with a room mate? Does it ever feel operational. Focused around all the to-dos? Do you find you point score, snap, feel unseen, underappreciated at times? If you do, this is so normal. After kids it can be hard to find time to reconnect. Sometimes micro moments of connection; watching a show together, cooking together, a text or 2 during the day, a quick thank you, a hug can make all the difference. I delve into this and more during this solo episode. Sex episode referenced: Spotify link - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3DmUWZe77O6vtw2I1Ao2gb?si=WDyE20r0SiG0qWY3bIyZeA Apple podcasts link - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/real-talk-how-often-parents-are-having-sex/id1534951122?i=1000755622592 Find Parenthood at: Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Share We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week I sit down with the always hilarious Kath Carlin. We chat all things Kath’s iconic throwback reels, falling pregnant easily for baby number 1 but experiencing multiple miscarriages when trying to conceive baby number 2. What women tell Kath when they sit in her makeup chair, chasing down Von Dutch hats, parenthood now and so much more. Thank you – iL Tutto Receive 20% off on full priced items at iL Tutto until 16 June 2026. Just type in the discount code parent20 at checkout to save. Head to https://www.iltutto.com.au/ For more on iL Tutto visit Instagram: @iltutto Website: https://www.iltutto.com.au/ Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Kath Carlin on Instagram @kathcarlinmakeup Share We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today I'm reflecting on my 39 years of life. How have I changed as a person? How I'm setting boundaries, protecting my energy, re-evaluating friendships, respecting myself and backing myself more than ever. Tune in to find out more. Find Parenthood at: Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Share We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re discussing friendships after having kids. How has our tolerance, energy, motivation for friendships changed? With less time now, can we prioritise as many people in our lives? Are we friends with someone just because we’ve got history with them, or do they really fill up our bucket? Do we make enough time for friends and are we friends for a season, reason or lifetime? We delve into this and more. Thank you – iL Tutto Check out our latest competition (pinned to our Insta grid) to win over $1,698 of iL Tutto products! Competition ends this Friday 29 May 2026 For more on iL Tutto visit.. Instagram: @iltutto Website: https://www.iltutto.com.au/ Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Share We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week I sit down with Ella Ding to talk all things life post-partum. We delve into what it was like coming off the show Married at first sight and how Ella’s handling the public opinion now. Navigating social media and how much to share of Pia. Work ethic and where it stems from. Reflecting on our childhoods, feeding, birth and so much more. Thank you Haakaa To win the newly launched Haakaa E-Ladybug Electric Wearable Breast Pump valued at $145, check out our Instagram @parenthoodpod. The giveaway ends on Monday 25 May 2026. Find all things Haakaa at haakaa.co.nz. Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Ella Ding on Instagram @ellamayding Share We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s out 300th episode! So proud to be celebrating this with children’s music icon Emma Watkins (also known as Emma Memma) and husband and music guru Oliver Brian. In this episode we chat about life in the wiggles, what kick started their relationship and what they’ve learnt from performing to kids. We delve into what it was like leaving the Wiggles and going out on her own, their radically honest relationship, navigating stage 4 endometriosis and what is next for the duo. A big thank you to our episode sponsor iL Tutto. iL Tutto Instagram: @iltutto Website: https://www.iltutto.com.au/ To receive 20% off on full priced items at iL Tutto until 24 May 2026. Just type in the discount code parent20 at checkout to save. Disclaimer: The discount excludes already discounted items, furniture packs and gift cards. Parenthood Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Follow Emma Watkins on Instagram @emmamemmamemma Share We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today I'm reflecting on 300 episodes. How we got here and what I recommend when building a community. I delve into the need for passion, consistency, goal setting, backing yourself and a little bit of manifestation to create a sustainable business. Tune in to find out more. Find Parenthood at: Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Share We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
To celebrate nearing 300 episodes I am chatting with the man, the myth, the legend.. my husband Jules. Yes folks, this is the very first time he’s joined me in studio and we are spilling the tea on life behind our closed door. From what we argue about, what works well in our relationship, my weird and wonderful quirks, who really has a higher mental load and everything in between. A big thank you to our episode sponsors iL Tutto. Discount code Get 20% off on full priced items at iL Tutto until 24 May 2026. Just type in the discount code parent20 at checkout to save. Head to https://www.iltutto.com.au/ . Disclaimer: The discount excludes already discounted items, furniture packs and gift cards. Now let’s get into the episode. iL Tutto Instagram: @iltutto Website: https://www.iltutto.com.au/ Parenthood Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Share We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is an episode about my breast feeding journey. It involved balloon like breasts, ice packs, physical pain, my baby not latching, electric pumps, tears and a many nurse. Until things turned around thanks to a manual pump from Haakaa. Find our episode sponsor Haakaa at haakaa.co.nz Find Parenthood at: Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Share We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
