👄 Real Talk - Help! How do I know if I want more kids?

In this solo episode I’m chatting about a DM that I received from a mum who is run off her feet all of the time – and over it. So what can we do to quieten the chaotic mental noise? I share in some of my ideal habits including:🎙 How a to-do list can really help managing day-to-day activities🎙 What I have decided to say no to this year, to make more space for me🎙 Why setting boundaries is not selfish – it’s self-less🎙 Why journalling keeps me saneAnd so much more…Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodParenthood 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 chatting Steph Prem, new mum, Olympic athlete, founder of the Studio PP training method and host of the ‘Steph Prem's Mindfulmess' podcast. We chat about:🎙 Life as an Olympic athlete and the accident that changed Steph’s life forever🎙 From planning for a life without kids, to new mum🎙 Relationship lessons and what makes a relationship sustainable🎙 Steph’s approach to a tough pregnancy and love for the newborn stageAnd so much more…Shoutout to our episode sponsor iL Tutto. And we wanted to share the love so we’re giving you 20% off on full priced items at iL Tutto. Just type in the discount code parent20 at checkout. T&Cs: 20% off full price items only, cannot be used with other promotions. Valid until April 1, 2025. Excludes already discounted items, furniture packs and gift cards. Only at iltutto.com.au.For more on iL Tutto visit:Instagram: @iltuttoWebsite: https://www.iltutto.com.au/Find Steph Prem on Instagram @stephiepremFind Studio PP on Instagram @studiopp_Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodWe’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.

Brought to you by iL Tutto.This week I’m giving you all an update on my first detox since pregnancy. Liv & I chat all things:🎙 Feb-fast, a drinking culture and do we even need alcohol?🎙 Ways to get motivated when it comes to exercising regularly🎙 Wellbeing goals for 2025🎙 Needing medical treatment from yelling excessively And so much more…Shoutout to our episode sponsor iL Tutto. To enter the competition to win the iL Tutto Misha Cot and matching chest valued at $1298, visit Instagram @parenthoodpod and see the post pinned to our profile.For more on iL Tutto visit:Instagram: @iltuttoWebsite: https://www.iltutto.com.au/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.

Bringing you another life update and some key tips on how to make change in our lives. In this episode I chat about:🎙 My heightened anxiety due to increased crime in Melbourne🎙 Feb-fast, how I’m feeling, has it been hard and is it worth it🎙 Why making a change to our lifestyle can be so difficult🎙 Why being held accountable could be your first step to changeAnd so much more…The supplements mentioned are The Tenth, find them on Instagram @thetenthcoFind Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodParenthood 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 chatting to James & Jaimee; owners of Kennedy luxury jewellers about how they (try to) juggle it all. We chat about:🎙 What it’s like to work with your partner and is it quality time together?🎙 Why tenacity is key to business success🎙 The upcoming generation and resilience🎙 Juggling business, a public profile, parenthoodAnd so much more…Shout out to Sener Besim our fashion partner this season. For the month of Feb receive a further 10% off on already reduced items, by using the discount code LEONIExSB10.Website: https://www.senerbesim.com/Instagram: @senerbesimFind Kennedy jewellers on Instagram: @kennedyauofficialFind Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodParenthood 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.

We – are – back…!And kicking off the year with a DM that we received: “how you know when you don’t want to have any more kids?”We acknowledge that this is a privileged and sensitive conversation, as so many struggle to fall pregnant. However in answering the question, Liv & I give our 2 cents on the topic including:🎙 All of the factors we would consider when it comes to having another child🎙 Is Leonie really done at 2 children?🎙 Societies new normal around not needing to have kids, or having just 1🎙 How we’re handling swear words with our kiddos at homeAnd so much more…Shout out to @senerbesim our fashion partner this season. For the month of Feb receive a further 10% off on already reduced items, by using the discount code LEONIExSB10.Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodParenthood 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.

We are back for a new season! Kicking off with this solo episode with me. I download on life to date and the real tea on my feelings by the end of last year, including: 🎙 Why people-pleasing nearly crippled me (and the podcast) 🎙 Facing imposter syndrome – feeling like ‘hell I don’t think I’m good enough’ 🎙 Why we can use hard work and the ‘doing’ to mask our insecurities🎙 My insights from Gabby Bernstein’s Self Help book and other book recommendationsAnd so much more…To tune in to “Solo ep: Season intro, imposter syndrome, Gabby Bernstein’s Self Help book (ep 187)” - click the link in our bio 🎧Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpodParenthood 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.

Brought to you by FitazfkIn this final episode of our 4 part mini-series Tara Pavlovic is answering your questions including:🎙 My hubby & I haven’t had sex in 10 months and I’ve lost my libido – Help!🎙 My mother-in-law is over-stepping – Help!🎙 Where do I start if I want to get fit again? – Help!And so much more…To listen to the full episode, click the link in our bio or you can find Parenthood on all major podcast apps.Looking to improve your wellbeing in 2025? Check out Fitazfk the number 1 app for busy mums.  👊🏽Sponsored by FitazfkWebsite: https://fitazfk.com/Insta: @fitazfkFollow Tara Pavlovic-ShepherdsonInsta: @tarapavlovicTo listen to episode 1 of the mini-series check out episode 183 🫖 The Tea with Tara Pavlovic-Shepherdson – New year, new me; fitness, diet and PCOSTo listen to episode 2 of the mini-series check out episode 184 🫖 The Tea with Tara Pavlovic-Shepherdson – Couples therapy, relationships, love and Bachie teaTo listen to episode 3 of the mini-series check out episode 185 🫖 The Tea with Tara Pavlovic-Shepherdson – Mental health; post-natal depression & anxiety, timeline therapy, couples therapyParenthood 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.

Brought to you by FitazfkHave you ever experience a rock bottom moment in your mental health?What about in your relationship?If you have you’re not alone.In this episode, episode 3 of our 4 part mini-series Tara Pavlovic opens up about the toughest times facing post-natal depression, anxiety and a break down in her relationship. We discuss:🎙 What post-natal depression & anxiety looks like🎙 Ways we can improve our mental health, with fitness playing a huge part🎙 Timeline therapy which was a game-changer for Tara🎙 A family interventionAnd so much more…To listen to the full episode, click the link in our bio or you can find Parenthood on all major podcast apps.Looking to improve your wellbeing in 2025? Check out @fitazfk the number 1 app for busy mums.  👊🏽Sponsored by FitazfkWebsite: https://fitazfk.com/Insta: @fitazfkFollow Tara Pavlovic-ShepherdsonInsta: @tarapavlovicPsychologist referenced: Nihal: https://nkpsychology.com.au/ To listen to episode 1 of the mini-series check out episode 183 🫖 The Tea with Tara Pavlovic-Shepherdson – New year, new me; fitness, diet and PCOSTo listen to episode 2 of the mini-series check out episode 184 🫖 The Tea with Tara Pavlovic-Shepherdson – Couples therapy, relationships, love and Bachie teaParenthood 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.

Brought to you by FitazfkHave you ever wondered what it’d be like to do couples therapy?Do you feel there’s still a stigma around therapy in general?In this episode, episode 2 of our 4 part mini-series Tara Pavlovic opens up about the toughest times in her relationship which resulted in couples therapy. We chat about:🎙 What led Tara & Nick to go to a couples therapist and how supported them🎙 Behind the scenes tea from Tara’s time on the Bachelor🎙 Tara’s journey to choosing Nick as her forever after🎙 How relationships change after kids & how fitness helped with getting her libido backAnd so much more…To listen to the full episode, click the link in our bio or you can find Parenthood on all major podcast apps.Looking to improve your wellbeing in 2025? You can start with @fitazfk challenge kicking off on Jan 13th. Check out Fitazfk for more details 👊🏽Sponsored by FitazfkWebsite: https://fitazfk.com/Insta: @fitazfkFollow Tara Pavlovic-ShepherdsonInsta: @tarapavlovicTo listen to episode 1 of the mini-series check out episode 183 🫖 The Tea with Tara Pavlovic-Shepherdson – New year, new me; fitness, diet and PCOSParenthood 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.