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I’m a parent, now what?! Parenthood, is a podcast about navigating the sweet and messy journey of parenthood. Every week join Leonie Akhidenor; business woman and mother of 2, as she interviews parents and parenting experts and shares tales of her own motherhood woes. From conversations around identity and the new found expectations of being a parent to tips on improving our relationship with our partners, mental health, sex, child routines and sleep, nothing is off limits. Every other episode Leonie brings on best friend Liv to talk all things parenting in their everyday lives as Melbourne mums. These conversations are aimed at normalising our experiences as parents and reminding us that we are not alone in this raw and crazy parenthood journey. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Leonie Akhidenor


    • Feb 25, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 276 EPISODES


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    Solo ep - Discipline without losing your mind, how are we doing it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 8:43


    This week's solo episode is all about how I (try to) discipline my kids. I reflect on whether yelling is worth my energy or time and does it have the impact I was hoping for. Whether reward systems actually work and how I'm using them to instil positive habits. Why mapping out the day and key activities ahead of time has been a game-changer. Whether bribery is a necessary evil, why empty threats are so easy to give and so much more. If you're keen to get your kids to do what you want them to do – or try to – this one is for you. InstagramFollow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod ShareWe'd love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of theland on which we work and live, and recognise their continuingconnection toland, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past,present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Tiff Hall & Ed Kavalee on career ambition vs reality as parents and bouncing forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 36:07


    This week I'm chatting to Tiff Hall & Ed Kavalee about how they juggle it all, including:

    Solo ep - When one child eats everything, the other eats nothing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 9:45


    This week's solo episode is all about my anxiety around meal time. Specifically my kid's meal time. One kid is a bottomless pit and the other has a beige diet preference. Meaning one eats us out of the house and we're lucky if we get 2 spoons of rice into our other kid. In this episode I talk about how I'm trying to get my kid to finish a meal and have a well-balanced diet. Whilst not comparing my kids to every other kid who's eating raw capsicums. If your life also feels a lil stress around the kid food front,this one is for you. InstagramFollow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod ShareWe'd love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of theland on which we work and live, and recognise their continuingconnection toland, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past,present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 20:29


    In this week's Real Talk episode we're chatting all things starting prep. Separation anxiety, school parent judgment, schedules and more . We go deep on Liv's first day experience and why it was not Insta worthy. If you're experiencing new chapters with your kid, are feelingall the feels about the year ahead, this one is for you. A big thank you to our episode sponsors iL Tutto & Healthy Life. Healthy Life - Discount codeInstagram @healthylifeauhttps://www.healthylife.com.au/discover/baby-kids-saleGet up to 40% off across pre-conception, pregnancy, baby, toddler and kids essentials during the Healthy Life Bump to Bub sale.AND for our Parenthood Pod community use the code PARENT20 at checkout to receive a further 20% off both full price and already reduced sale items.Offer ends 2 March 2026. iL Tutto - Discount codeInstagram @iltuttohttps://www.iltutto.com.au/Receive 20% off on full priced items by using the code parent20 at checkout.Disclaimer: The discount excludes already discounted items, furniture packs and gift cards.Offer ends 2 March 2026. InstagramFollow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Episode with Kyla Kirkpatrick - Champagne Damehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5fyKwzdMr5tMDCfW5UIHSD?si=7d98b27c8b534016 ShareWe'd love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of theland on which we work and live, and recognise their continuingconnection toland, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past,present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Solo ep - 2 schools and the mental load overload

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 11:06


    This week's solo episode is all about how I'm (trying to) juggle it all. You name it; 2 schools, 2 jobs, separation anxiety, mental overload, my own anxiety and more. I spill tea on how I'm surviving and what is a life-saver for me in managing the chaos. If your life also feels a lil organised-chaotic, this one is for you.InstagramFollow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod ShareWe'd love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of theland on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection toland, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rhi Disljenkovic on healthy habits, fertility prep, self-confidence (part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 12:37


    This week I'm chatting with Rhi Disljenkovic about what we're doing differently in 2026, this is part 2 of our chat. We discuss:

    Solo ep - The quiet relief no one talks about after age 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 10:03


    Solo episodes are back for 2026 and I'm chatting all things summer holidays, sleep-ins, demanding children and the year ahead. Find Parenthood on Insta @parenthoodpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rhi Disljenkovic on what I refuse to apologise for in 2026. Channeling sexy, confidence, self-care, healthy lifestyle (part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 15:25


    This week I'm bringing Rhi Disljenkovic on the show to chat about what we're doing differently in 2026, including:

    Jacquie Ward (psychologist) answering your back to school questions (Envisage Families part 2 of 2 mini-series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 24:15


    This week I'm joined by Jacquie Ward, a psychologist who works with children, adolescents & their families. Jacquie answers your questions including:

    Anika Parr on back to school transitions & parenting in a neurodiverse family (Envisage Families part 1 of 2 mini-series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 22:46


    This week I'm joined by one Anika Parr and as mums of 2, we are discussing the ins and outs of back to school transitions, including:

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 17:30


    Tis the season to ... bite your tongueWe're talking keeping the peace at Christmas - aka surviving the annual festival of unsolicited parenting advice.Topics include:

    Solo ep - Life behind Parenthood - big goals, big anxiety, bigger lessons

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 19:44


    This week's solo episode is basically a debrief of the year where I thought I could “have it all”… and instead had goals bigger than my patience, sacrifices bigger than my sleep, and anxiety bigger than my to-do list.I'm spilling the truth about what I aimed for, what I learned the hard way, and why next year I will not be signing up for the Olympic sport of Overcommitting.2026 motto? Balance, baby.More calm, less chaos. More joy, fewer mental spirals.If your year was also “a little bit wow but also… why?”, this one's for you.Follow 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.

    Lisa De Sanctis on navigating miscarriage with two children

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 26:36


    *Trigger warning: This episode discusses miscarriage, pregnancy loss, medical experiences and emotional grief.This week Lisa De Sanctis joins me on the couch and opens up about her recent pregnancy loss. We talk:

    Solo ep - Another school event? When the juggle & parent guilt hits before 9am.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 14:55


    Welcome to another episode of “I'm Doing My Best, Please Clap.”Today we're talking chaotic mornings, missing school activities, and the emotional gut-punch of parent guilt.If you've ever sent your kid to school in the wrong uniform, forgotten a permission slip, or arrived at an event halfway through because… life — pull up a chair.You're in good company and we're unpacking it all.Follow us on Insta: @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.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 21:05


    We're both stressed... but only one of us is dramatic.This week we're unpacking stress - the silent third wheel in every relationship. You know, the one who shows up uninvited, eats all your snacks and whispers,'Pick a fight about something tiny... do it... DO IT!'We talk:

    Solo ep - Stress eating & my body falling apart... a love story

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 11:07


    This week's solo episode is dedicated to that special time of life when stress hits so hard your body taps out and your diet turns into whatever-is-within-reach cuisine.Yep… we're talking stress eating, snack sabotage, and that moment you realise your body is sending you notifications more aggressively than your emails.I'm unpacking how a hectic season had me inhaling food like I was preparing for hibernation, why my back suddenly aged 20 years overnight and why our body delays with all the feels.Grab a snack and let's chat.Follow Parenthood on Insta @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.

    Bonnie Anderson & Sam on juggling 2, parenting styles, choosing a daycare centre & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 27:42


    This week I'm chatting to Bonnie Anderson (singer & former Neighbours star) & Sam about life after 2 children, we delve into:

    Solo ep - We're budgeting for a holiday, baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 9:28


    Planning for a European summer, but grocery prices are rallying against me

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 22:09


    This week Liv & I are giving the tea on our relationships so that you can all have a laugh at the ridiculousness of our arguments. We spill the tea on:

    Solo Ep – Halloween hooligan; the crash & high speed chase

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 9:25


    Tarrah Jordan & Alexander – 10 IVF rounds but we never gave up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 34:13


    This week I'm chatting to Tarrah & Alexander about their 3 year journey and 10 IVF rounds to conceive their son Aspen. We explore:

    Solo Ep – Feeling like a hot mess; the ridiculous happenings of my week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 14:15


    Do you feel like a hot mess recently too?If you do you're not alone. In this solo episode I chat everything:

    Real Talk –

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 16:31


    This week Liv & I are giving the tea on our relationships so that you can all have a laugh at the ridiculousness of our arguments. We spill the tea on:

    Solo ep - What keeps me sane during chaotic periods; Askle, anxiety prevention & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 13:55


    Is anyone else feeling frenetic energy recently?Like many of you, it's been an incredibly chaotic period with work and life recently.So this week I've taken to the pod for a solo episode, to fill you in on what I do to keep me sane during busy periods including:

    Lorinska & Andrew Merrington on relationship dynamics, work hustle, life after 3 children & BTS on Yummy Mummies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 32:02


    This week I'm joined by one of Melbourne's most hilarious & adored mums Lorinska along with hubby Andrew. Between a heck of a lot of laughs we chat about:

    Solo ep - 250 episodes & comparison is the thief of joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 15:07


    We have just hit 250 episodes! Today I'm chatting about the things that tripped me up along the way, including:

    Real Talk –

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 19:27


    Solo Ep – The tea on our school holiday tiff

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 11:43


    Does anyone else struggle with getting organised over school holidays?You're not alone!In this solo episode I chat about our latest tiff at home, including:

    Kyla Kirkpatrick on Real Housewives of Melbourne, co-parenting, relationship counselling and building an empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 29:20


    This week I'm joined by Kyla, the Champagne Dame, founder of Australia's largest online champagne retailer, Emperor Champagne and the women behind the most decadent champagne experiences. In this raw conversation we chat about:

    Solo Ep – Sick, burnout and do we need to re-prioritise?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 10:15


    Hate being sick?I can relate.After going the entire year without illness, it was my time to shine - or quite the opposite . In this solo episode I chat about:

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 20:26


    Have you experienced any toxic behaviour on the sporting ground?This week Liv & I delve into just that, including:

    Solo Ep – Tips on building an online following

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 11:24


    Keen to build a following online, to promote your brand and/or business?I can relate. After nearly 5 years of focusing on just that, I thought I'd give you some of the hot tips on what has helped me.In this solo episode I chat about:

    Tess Shanahan on newborn life as a first time mum

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 29:23


    This week I sit down with Tess first time mum, model personality, content creator, presenter and podcaster. We delve into

    Solo Ep – R U Ok & the dead mouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 11:26


    R U Ok day (@ruokanyday) can bring up a lot of feels for people. It reminds us to check in on ourselves and each other. In this solo ep I chat this and more, including:

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 19:55


    This week we're answering one of Liv's burning questions; how do we feel about sleepovers? We delve into:

    Solo Ep – The fight about the souvlaki & how stress impacts our relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 14:14


    Bringing you the tea this week on life in the trenches and relationship challenges. Tune in to hear all about:

    Sam and Snez Wood on juggling 4 kids, businesses, parenthood and their relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 36:57


    This week I sit down with Sam Wood & Snezana Wood from The Bachelor Australia. We delve into:

    Gen Muir Q&A on the juggle, balancing attention bw siblings, relationship stress and more (Envisage Families part 4 of 4 mini-series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 34:12


    This week I'm joined by Connected Parenting founder Gen Muir and we are answering all of your burning questions, including:

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 20:22


    This week Liv and I are discussing how we can best support friends and family, who may be experiencing a diagnosis for their child. We delve into:

    Anika Parr on autism diagnosis and support from Envisage Families (Envisage Families part 2 of 4 mini-series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 26:19


    This week I'm joined by mum of 2, parenting in a neuro-diverse family. In this conversation we delve into:

    Moana Hope on co-parenting, being a carer and the issue with independent living

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 34:32


    *Tigger warning: Suicide and other graphic depictions of violence contained in this content.This week I'm joined by mum of 2, former AFLW star, business woman and full time carer for her sister Vinny, Moana Hope. In this conversation we delve into:

    Solo Ep – Technology that keeps me organised on the daily

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 11:11


    This week I'm giving you the intel on technology I can't live without. I dive into:

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 16:33


    This week on Real Talk Liv and I are sharing all of your dating icks. You know the random things that turn you off a person. We delve into:

    Solo Ep – Unsuccessfully juggling it all; work, family, my own anxieties and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 16:58


    Bringing you my thoughts around how I'm unsuccessfully juggling it all. In this solo episode I dive into:

    Sam Bando on being diagnosed with hodgkin lymphoma weeks after giving birth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 28:39


    I'm joined by Sam; mum and CEO of lingerie and sleepwear brand Samaralovesus to chat about her experience in the early months of motherhood. In this solo episode I delve into:

    Solo Ep – The fight about the photo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 13:15


    Ever had the most ridiculous fights, like over nothing? Yep, you're preaching to the choir. This one was over a photo. So I thought why not share my embarrassing moments with you all. In this solo episode I delve into:

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 22:28


    This week on Real Talk Liv and I are bringing you all of the tea on what you all are fighting about with your partners. We delve into:

    Solo Ep - Listening to your body, the childcare crisis & holiday reflections

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 16:04


    Nick & Rozalia Russian on the juggle, business & parenthood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 31:22


    I'm joined by high-profile fashion influencer Rozalia and nightlife entrepreneur Nick Russian to chat about how they juggle it all. We delve into:

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 25:25


    This week I'm joined by Jazz Kostov, mum of 2 and sleep consultant to answer all of your burning sleep questions:

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 30:11


    This week I'm joined by Sarah Pound, mum of 3, nutritionist, Good Food columnist & co-founder of Simply Wholesome Pantry to chat all things food when it comes to kids. We are answering your questions including:

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