Parenthood

Leonie Akhidenor
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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.

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

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

    This week I’m bringing Rhi Disljenkovic on the show to chat about what we’re doing differently in 2026, including: 🎙 Out: People pleasing. In: Being true to myself. 🎙 Out: Saying yes to everything. In: Setting boundaries 🎙 Out: Constant phone activity. In: Staying mindful. 🎙 Out: Training like your punishing yourself. In: Exercising with purpose and so much more… A big thank you to our episode sponsors iL Tutto & Healthy Life. Competition Win $2,499 in prizes from our episode sponsors iL Tutto & Healthy Life, see the post pinned to our Insta grid (@parenthoodpod) to enter the competition! Competition ends 9 Feb 2026. Healthy Life - Discount code Instagram @healthylifeau https://www.healthylife.com.au/discover/baby-kids-sale Get 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 code Instagram @iltutto https://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. Follow Rhi Disljenkovic on Instagram @rhidisljenkovic 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.

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

    26 JAN

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

    This week I’m joined by Jacquie Ward, a psychologist who works with children, adolescents & their families. Jacquie answers your questions including: 🎙 What to say when our children don’t want to go to school 🎙 When a child’s reluctance is more than ‘just nerves’ and could be social anxiety, neuro-divergence etc. 🎙 How to balance tech and homework 🎙 Are we putting too much pressure on our children vs how we can build resilience And so much more … For more on our podcast sponsor Envisage Families visit: Instagram: @envisage.community Website: https://envisage.community/ For more on Jacquie Ward visit Instagram @jacquie_ward_ For more on Parenthood visit Instagram @parenthoodpod 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.

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

    19 JAN

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

    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: 🎙 How we can best handle over stimulated children as they transition to school 🎙 Why it’s never too early to reach out to the new year’s teacher and build a relationship 🎙 How much can we expect from our school systems, when we have children with different needs 🎙 Shoes being thrown out of car windows, managing tantrums, navigating friendships And so much more … For more on our podcast sponsor Envisage Families visit: Instagram: @ envisage.community Website: https://envisage.community/ 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.

    23 min
  4. 👄 REAL TALK - Christmas & those who judge

    08/12/2025

    👄 REAL TALK - Christmas & those who judge

    Tis the season to ... bite your tongue We're talking keeping the peace at Christmas - aka surviving the annual festival of unsolicited parenting advice. Topics include: 🎙 The uncle who buys your children inappropriate gifts 🎙 The pressure to be the 'chill parent' 🎙 Why your kid having iPad time is really nobody's business 🎙 How to politely ignore everyone while protecting your sanity A festival blend of real talk, humour and parenting solidarity. And so much more… Shout out to our episode sponsor Nanit. Website: https://getnanit.com.au Instagram: @nanit_au Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod 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.

    18 min
  5. Solo ep - Life behind Parenthood - big goals, big anxiety, bigger lessons

    03/12/2025

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

    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 @parenthoodpod 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.

    20 min
  6. Lisa De Sanctis on navigating miscarriage with two children

    01/12/2025

    Lisa De Sanctis on navigating miscarriage with two children

    *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: 🎙 Conceiving journeys and how they can vary with each pregnancy 🎙 The unfiltered truth of navigating a miscarriage during her third pregnancy 🎙 Lisa's decision to share the experience with her community and the feedback that she received 🎙 What 'moving forward' looks like after loss And so much more... Shout out to our episode sponsor Nanit. Website: https://getnanit.com.au Instagram: @nanit_au Find Lisa De Sanctis on Instagram @lisa_desanctis Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod 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.

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

    26/11/2025

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

    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: @parenthoodpod 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.

    15 min
  8. 👄 REAL TALK - Stress and the impact on our relationship

    24/11/2025

    👄 REAL TALK - Stress and the impact on our relationship

    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: 🎙 Why you snap at your partner for breathing too loudly 🎙 How stress turns us into passive-aggressive Olympians 🎙 Why your love language becomes 'please don't talk to me' 🎙 And how to get back on the same team Hit play while your washing the dishes, hiding from your kids or pretending to fold the laundry. 😂 Shout out to our episode sponsor Nanit. Website: https://getnanit.com.au Instagram: @nanit_au Find Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod 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.

    21 min
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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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  • Creator
    Leonie Akhidenor
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    267
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright + 2021 + All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    Parenthood

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