This Glorious Mess

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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 Annaliese Todd every Monday as they discuss all the disasters and delights of parenting with a healthy dose of advice from our trusted experts.

2 DAYS AGO

Is Your Man OK?

We all know the challenges of being a mum in 2025 are huge. But how are the dads doing? Do you ever look at a man you love and think “what on earth is going on inside your head?” More and more men are struggling to thrive in today’s hectic world, without saying a word about it - and if our partners are not thriving, then we are not thriving. So what can we do? Today we take a peek behind the male façade, with a vulnerable and at times hilarious conversation with Mamamia’s resident dad Thom Lion. Thom reveals the unspoken pressures and emotional challenges facing the Dads of 2025. Plus, we have practical ways to support the men in your lives, some key signs you can look out for, and tips to help create a healthy and functioning family life. SUPPORT SERVICES: Men’s Shed Mensline Australia: 1300 78 99 78 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Movember For Dads Lifeline 13 11 14 THE END BITS CREDITS: Hosts: Tegan Natoli, Annaliese Todd & Thom Lion Producers: Grace Rouvray & Thom Lion Audio Production: Thom Lion Gift a Mamamia subscription: Head here to give the best stuff for women. We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list. 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 min
6 DAYS AGO

The Mum Who Birthed Four Babies At Once

Having one baby is hard. Imagine four! This is the incredible story of Taylah Tudehope-Glachan’s pregnancy and birth with her quadruplets.In Part 1 of Taylah’s tale, she details a roller-coaster fertility struggle; think PCOS, endometriosis and IVF.Plus what it was like discovering her successful transfer had resulted in four babies.You’ll hear about high-risk pregnancy, exactly HOW she fell pregnant with quads, and how she handled her hospitalisation at 24 weeksCan’t wait for part two? You don’t need to! Listen to part two of Taylah’s story here.If you’re a soon-to-be mum of multiples, the Australian Multiple Birth Association is a wonderful resource.Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by one of Australia’s favourite paediatricians, Dr Golly.If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at podcast@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note here.THE END BITS:Support independent women's mediaFollow Diary Of A Birth on InstagramIf you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood.Our parenting podcast is This Glorious Mess.If you’re pregnant, listen to The Delivery Room and Hello Bump.And if you’re trying or preg-curious, Get Me Pregnant and Before The Bump are for you.CREDITS:Host: Ksenija LukichExpert: Dr GollyExecutive Producer: Georgie PageAudio 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33 min
6 JAN

Your School Holiday Survival Guide

At this point, you're probably halfway through the school holidays—congrats! As the holidays seem to stretch longer each year, you might find yourself running out of entertainment ideas. Or perhaps you're back at work this week, juggling family life and your professional responsibilities. This episode offers equal parts escapism and practical advice. Sit back, relax (or at least try to), as This Glorious Mess brings you a school holiday survival guide. THE END BITS Gift a Mamamia subscription: Head here to give the best stuff for women. We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list. CREDITS: Host: Tegan Natoli, Annaliese Todd Producer: Grace Rouvray and Thom Lion 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. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 min
5 JAN

Honest Parenting Confessions To Ease Your Guilt

We’ve all had our moments of questionable parenting. Let this podcast ease your guilt. From using your child’s diaper as your own to accidentally calling emergency services or pocket-dialing your mothers’ group while recounting a salaciously sexy story, we’ve found the best parenting confessions for you to enjoy. Have a good laugh while navigating the chaos of the summer holidays! Enjoy! THE END BITS Tell us what you really think so we can give you more of what you really want. Fill out this survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers. We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list. CREDITS: Host: Annaliese Todd & Stacey Hicks 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. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 min
1 JAN

Introducing Diary Of A Birth

A mum with a birth plan, and a baby with a very different idea…Michelle Battersby’s birth was long, her baby got stuck and she was forced to pivot to a birth she had never considered.The entrepreneur, marketing guru & founder of Sunroom shares her diary of a birth.Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by one of Australia’s favourite paediatricians, Dr Golly.If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at podcast@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note here. You can listen to more of Diary Of A Birth here.THE END BITS:Support independent women's mediaFollow Diary Of A Birth on Instagram If you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood.Our parenting podcast is This Glorious Mess.If you’re pregnant, listen to The Delivery Room and Hello Bump.And if you’re trying or preg-curious, Get Me Pregnant and Before The Bump are for you.Join the Month of MOVEGet $30 off a Mamamia subscription and get unlimited access to our feel-good exercise app. Head here to get a yearly subscription for just $39.CREDITS:Host: Ksenija Lukich Expert: Dr GollyExecutive Producer: Georgie PageAudio Producer: Scott Stronach and Lu HillMamamia 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33 min
25/12/2024

As Parents, We're Always Postpartum

Research showa that PND is more likely to occur 4 years after birth than at any point in the first 12 months. In This Glorious Mess From the archives, Leigh Campbell and Tegan Natoli deep dive into Post Natal Depression. PND affects up 100,000 parents every year in Australia alone. If are experiencing any of the symptoms discussed in this episode please speak to your GP. If are experiencing any of the symptoms discussed in this episode please speak to your GP. PND RESOURCES Beyond Blue, Lifeline, PANDA,The Gidget Foundation Take the Edinburgh test HERE THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at tgm@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Host: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Leah Porges 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. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and we aim to get to 1,000. Find out more on mamamia.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 min
25/12/2024

How Do You Wrangle Dinner Time?

If there’s one thing that brings us all together—whether for a heartfelt connection or just pure practicality—it’s dinner time. No matter who we are, we all have to eat, and that simple act unites us. Throughout the year, we’ve been gathering stories from parents across Australia about how they navigate the chaos, joy, and challenges of dinner time. Now, we’d love to share those stories with you. This is Dinner Time THE END BITS Gift a Mamamia subscription: Head here to give the best stuff for women. Got a message for Sarah Marie? We’re listening! Send us a voice message, email us at tgm@mamamia.com.au We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list. CREDITS: 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. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 min
23/12/2024

The Christmas Wishlist Mums Don’t Talk About

'Twas the night before Christmas and there were presents to wrap. But then mum said "I've had enough of this crap!" In today's very special episode we dive into what YOU truly deserve this Christmas, and find out the helpful ways other parents are wrangling this holiday season. Plus, forget Mariah Carey - our resident Dad Thom Lion has written the ultimate Christmas song that sums up a certain "phenomena" that happens in your home every Christmas day. Consider us your festive friends with ideas to share for the mayhem ahead. THE END BITS Gift a Mamamia subscription: Head here to give the best stuff for women. We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list. CREDITS: Host: Tegan Natoli, Annaliese Todd Guest: Thom Lion Producers: Grace Rouvray and Thom Lion Audio Producer: Lu Hill & Leah Porges 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A weekly look at parenting as it truly is: confusing, exhausting, inspiring, funny, and full of surprises. Join Tegan Natoli and Annaliese Todd every Monday as they discuss all the disasters and delights of parenting with a healthy dose of advice from our trusted experts.