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Leonie Akhidenor
Parenthood
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  • Parenthood

    Yummy Mummies 10 years later with Lorinska Merrington, Jane Scandizzo, Rachel Watts

    19/10/2026 | 34 mins.
    Nearly a decade after Yummy Mummies first hit our screens, I’m joined by Lorinska, Jane and Rachel for the reunion we’ve all been waiting for.

    We chat motherhood, marriage, mental load, raising older kids and how life has changed since the show — plus the parenting hacks getting them through it all.

    Funny, nostalgic and refreshingly honest — the Yummy Mummies are back!

    A big thank you to our episode sponsors iL Tutto & InfaSecure

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    Lorinska Merrington on Instagram @lorinska
    Rachel Watts @rachelxwatts
    Jane Scandizzo @janescandizzo
    Yummy Mummies @melbourneyummums

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  • Parenthood

    Solo ep - The argument about school pickup

    14/10/2026 | 11 mins.
    My husband and I both had lunch plans on the same day… but someone had to pick up the kids.

    Mine had been in the diary first, so naturally I thought I was off the hook. He disagreed.

    So who should compromise? And when you’re parents, does it even matter who made plans first?

    In this solo episode, I unpack the argument, the mental load and the constant juggle between having your own life and, well… being a parent.

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    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.
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    👄 REAL TALK - Parent judgement; why do we care so much what other parents think?

    12/10/2026 | 16 mins.
    Have you ever made a parenting decision based less on what your child needed and more on what you worried other parents might think?

    From Book Week costumes to screen time, homework and the state of our homes, we’re unpacking the pressure to look like we’ve got parenting “together”.

    We share our own ridiculous moments, your responses and why we’re so wired to fear judgement — plus how to stop parenting for everyone else and start trusting yourself.

    Because chances are, everyone else is too busy worrying about being judged themselves.

    A big thank you to our episode sponsors iL Tutto & InfaSecure

    iL Tutto
    Discount code: Receive 20% off until 26 October 2026 by using the discount code parent20 at checkout. Excludes already discounted items, furniture packs and gift cards.
    Instagram: @iltutto
    Website: https://www.iltutto.com.au/

    InfaSecure
    Discount code: Receive 30% off until 26 October 2026 by using the discount code ParentPod30 at checkout.
    Instagram: @infasecure
    Website: https://infagroup.com.au/pages/infasecure

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    Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod

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    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.
  • Parenthood

    Sandra Jacobs on the hidden reality of nappy poverty with The Nappy Collective

    07/10/2026 | 20 mins.
    What happens when a parent has to choose between buying nappies and putting food on the table?

    In this episode, I speak with Sandra founder of The Nappy Collective about the confronting reality of nappy poverty in Australia — affecting tens of thousands of families every month.

    We talk about parents going without meals to afford nappies, the desperate measures some families are forced to take, and the heartbreaking reality that The Nappy Collective is currently only able to reach a fraction of those who need support.

    We also discuss the incredible work being done to get nappies into the hands of families who need them and the simple ways we can all help.

    Because no parent should have to choose between food, medicine and a clean nappy for their child.

    The Nappy Collective is the proud charity partner of Parenthood Podcast.
    Find out more and donate now at...
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    Website: https://www.thenappycollective.com/

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    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.
  • Parenthood

    Jess King & Liam Brown on sex, sleep & survival: the newborn reality

    05/10/2026 | 29 mins.
    This week I’m chatting to Jess & Liam about all things; the realities of newborn life.

    We delve into the things no one tells you about sex postpartum, relationship challenges, what success now looks like, asking for help, post-natal depression, ‘daddy milk’ and so much more.

    A big thank you to our episode sponsors iL Tutto & InfaSecure

    iL Tutto
    Discount code: Receive 20% off until 26 October 2026 by using the discount code parent20 at checkout. Excludes already discounted items, furniture packs and gift cards.
    Instagram: @iltutto
    Website: https://www.iltutto.com.au/

    InfaSecure
    Discount code: Receive 30% off until 26 October 2026 by using the discount code ParentPod30 at checkout.
    Instagram: @infasecure
    Website: https://infagroup.com.au/pages/infasecure

    Follow our guests on Instagram
    Jess King @jessraeking
    Liam Brown @shirtlessbass

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    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.
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About Parenthood
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.
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