643 episodes
This Glorious Mess Mamamia
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- Kids & Family
A weekly look at parenting as it truly is: confusing, exhausting, inspiring, funny, and full of surprises. Join Tegan Natoli and Libby Trickett every Monday as they discuss all the disasters and delights of parenting with a healthy dose of advice from our trusted experts.
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The Village Has Nits
Who do you turn to on the tough days of parenting? When you're stuck in the trenches a phone call, a play date, or a coffee catch-up can be like oxygen.
Today, in this brand new chapter of This Glorious Mess, hosts Annaliese Todd and Tegan Natoli kick things off with a shout-out to the village. The people in your community who lift you up, spark joy, and sit with you through the tough moments.
We also welcome a very special new friend, Sarah Marie Fahd. She's here to help, or at the very least, let you vent out your parenting problems.
Plus, we introduce a new kind of recommendation, the essential items you might need to add to your parenting toolkit to help fill your cup.
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CREDITS:
Host: Tegan Natoli, Annaliese Todd & Sarah Marie Fahd
Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Lu Hill
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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How Early Is Too Early To Join A Daycare Waitlist?
Mamamia host and journalist Gemma Bath discovered just how challenging the daycare juggle can be. She joins Tegan Natoli to share her findings from her in-depth analysis on why daycare is so hard to wrangle!
We also introduce one of our new This Glorious Mess hosts, Annaliese Todd. She reveals her secret parenting shame, what makes her a magical parent, and share the latest nails and fails of single parenting.
Plus, get a sneak peek of what's coming up on This Glorious Mess next week as we unveil our very first glow-up!
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CREDITS:
Host: Tegan Natoli, Gemma Bath, Annaliese Todd
Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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Do You Still Shower With Your Kids?
When was the last time you got the girls together for dinner? According to This Glorious Mess scientific data, it's likely been at least four months since your last social catch-up.
In this episode, Libby and Tegan encourage mums to move their catch-ups from the group chat back into real life.
And they discuss whether there's a specific age when you should stop being naked in front of your kids, questioning if it's necessary to set those boundaries just yet.
Plus, stay tuned for a surprise announcement at the end of the show.
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CREDITS:
Host: Tegan Natoli & Libby Trickett
Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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The Mothers Groups Helping With Cost Of Living
When Danni Duncan told her thousands of followers about her decision to be child-free, she was met with an outpouring of support followed by waves of negativity. Tegan gets behind the mic with Dani, asking the tough questions about her choice and how society has reacted.
Plus Tegan and Libby share their valuable tips on sourcing second, third, and fourth-hand clothing. And how the key to navigating the cost of living crisis could lie within your mothers' group.
In the recommendations, Tegan and Libby reach peak smugness as they suggest another cloth nappy and some garden tools. Who have they become?
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CREDITS:
Host: Tegan Natoli & Libby Trickett
With thanks to Danni Duncan
Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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“Every Month Feels Like A Year” The Mental Toll Of IVF
Starting a family isn't always as straightforward as it seems. After years of trying to avoid pregnancy, many women are surprised by how difficult it can take to conceive.
In this episode, Tegan and Libby discuss their own fertility journeys, sharing the challenges they faced and the experiences of those close to them. They also talk about friends who are still struggling or have decided, after many rounds of IVF, not to have children.
And in recommendations, Libby’s active 10 month old has bought a new item into the household and Tegan has spotted the perfect all in one item for a pram, bike and stroller.
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Host: Tegan Natoli & Libby Trickett
Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
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‘Banned Phrases’ We‘ve Definitely Been Saying
This week Libby and Tegan unpack Maggie Dent's losing theory and why its so important for children to not win all the time.... and Libby is confused.
Plus there are some dusty old sayings that we need to scrap from our vocabulary and Libby and Tegan are guilty of almost all of them.
And in nails and fails Tegan learns not to invite Libby to a BBQ... like ever.
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GET IN TOUCH:
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CREDITS:
Host: Tegan Natoli & Libby Trickett
Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe
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