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Hey beautiful parents, welcome to the Parenting Collective Podcast! I am your host, Donna Moala and around here we believe it takes a village, so I have brought to you a village of experts who give you all the tools around anything parenting and beyond. Each episode, I invite brilliant minds in parenting, health, relationships, and beyond to share their knowledge and support you in creating calmer homes, stronger connections and more rested nights. Think of this as your weekly coffee date with people who really get it and who can give you the tools to thrive, not just survive. I am Certified Secure Sleep and Conscious Parenting Coach, certified with the incredible Dr Shefali Institute, wife & mother of 3 teenage girls.  Empowering and supporting families throughout the WORLD with my 1:1 guidance,  via in home consults or zoom. Nurturing & supportive and NEVER Cry It Out.  Working with expectant parents through to children 10 years old.  I am the founder  @parentingcollective.au Reach out for your free 15 minute phone chat CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat

  1. APR 26

    Big Feelings, Boundaries and Better Parenting - What No One Told Us

    Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when you know the kind of parent you want to be, but at the moment, your reactions do not match. In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with Connected Parenting founder and expert @GenMuir to unpack what’s really happening beneath challenging behaviour, for both kids and parents. Together, they explore: – Why even the most self-aware parents can become dysregulated and even loose their temper – How your own childhood generational patterns shows up in parenting – The difference between authoritarian vs authoritative parenting – What to do when your child is melting down, hitting, or pushing boundaries – How to stay calm, connected, and in control (even when it’s hard) – Why connection before correction, is the key to raising resilient kids Gen shares real-life parenting moments (including her infamous “fork throwing” story), practical tools you can actually use, and a refreshing, honest take, you don’t have to get it right all the time, 30% is enough. If you have ever felt triggered, overwhelmed, or unsure how to respond to your child’s behaviour, this conversation will leave you feeling understood and equipped. ✨ Because it’s not about being a perfect parent, it’s about being a connected one. Follow Gen Muir:  Website: https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-muir-31841733/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectedparentinggenmuir Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/connectedparentingau/    Buy the book: Little People Big Feelings by Gen Muir: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761560743/ I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au.  I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat Much Love 💞 Donna Moala  Parenting Collective                                                SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS 🩷  For your daily walks, coffee's & travel      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO   🩷  Favourite room darkening product      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS 🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA. 🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...

    37 min

  2. APR 12

    Better Maternity Leave, Family Friendly Work Places with Parent Advocate - Georgie Dent

    Parenting today isn’t just busy, it is overwhelming. In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Georgie Dent, CEO of @theparenthood, to explore why modern parenting feels harder than ever before. From parenting burnout and mental load to the rising cost of living, lack of support, and unrealistic expectations,  this conversation dives deep into the real pressures families are facing right now. If you are a parent feeling exhausted, stretched thin, or like you are constantly “on” you are not alone. This episode explains why parenting feels this hard and what actually needs to change to better support families. What you will learn in this episode: Why parenting is more stressful in today’s worldThe impact of cost of living on families and parentsWhat “mental load” really means in parentingHow parenting burnout shows up (and why it’s rising)Why you can’t fix everything for your childrenThe reality of raising kids while working full-timeWhy systemic support for parents mattersWho this is for: Overwhelmed mums and dadsWorking parents juggling career and familyParents of toddlers, teens, or multiple childrenAnyone feeling burnt out, anxious, or stretched in parentingFollow Georgie Dent:  Website: https://www.theparenthood.org.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiedent/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheParenthoodProject/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparenthood/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/the_parenthood Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theparenthood    Join The Parenthood: https://www.theparenthood.org.au/join I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au.  I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat Much Love 💞 Donna Moala  Parenting Collective                                                SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS 🩷  For your daily walks, coffee's & travel      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO   🩷  Favourite room darkening product      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS 🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA. 🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...

    44 min

  3. APR 5

    Roblox Safety and Parenting with Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov

    In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Global Head of Parental Advocacy at @roblox, to unpack one of the biggest concerns modern parents face, keeping kids safe online without fear-based parenting. With over 15 years in digital safety, Dr. Elizabeth shares what’s really happening behind the scenes at Roblox, from advanced AI moderation and facial age estimation to parental controls designed to empower families, not overwhelm them. If you have ever worried about: Is Roblox safe for kids?How do I manage gaming during school holidays?What are the best parental controls for online games?How can I guide my child without constant monitoring?This episode is for you. We dive into:  ✨ How Roblox is creating safer, age appropriate gaming experiences  ✨ The truth about online safety vs media fear  ✨ Practical digital parenting strategies that actually work  ✨ Why “connection before correction” matters more than ever  ✨ How to build trust so your child comes to you (not hides things) This is not about banning screens or controlling every move, it’s about becoming a digital guardian your child trusts. Whether you are parenting young kids, tweens, or teens, this conversation will leave you feeling more confident, informed, and empowered in today’s digital world. Follow Roblox:  Website: https://www.roblox.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/roblox/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roblox Twitter/X: https://x.com/roblox Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roblox Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/roblox Follow Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov:  Website: https://www.digitalparentingcoach.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmilovidov/ I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au.  I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat Much Love 💞 Donna Moala  Parenting Collective                                                SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS 🩷  For your daily walks, coffee's & travel      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO   🩷  Favourite room darkening product      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS 🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA. 🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...

    33 min

  4. MAR 22

    Calm Your Nervous System When Parenting Through Chaos

    Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when you are exhausted, triggered and trying not to yell. In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala, a Certified Sleep Specialist & Conscious Parenting Coach sits down with Dominique Fletcher (@heldbydominique) a nurturing coach that supports women with overwhelmed souls, to help them explore how nervous system regulation changes everything in parenting. If you have ever: • Felt rage bubbling under the surface • Tried to “fix” everything for your child • Felt guilty after losing it • Been stuck in people pleasing or perfectionism • Wondered why your child triggers you so deeply This conversation will shift your perspective. ⏱️ Chapter Stamps 00:00 Meet Dominique Fletcher 00:56 Why Nervous System Matters 02:35 Stress and Parenting Regulation 03:31 Dom Joins the Podcast 04:59 Perfectionism and Compassion 08:52 Rest Before Fixing 11:09 Tools Need Consistency 16:00 Body Memory and Triggers 20:58 Modeling Over Fixing 22:19 Giving Kids Space 24:41 Fear of Losing the Bond 25:19 Building a Parenting Circle 25:40 Regulation Tools in Crisis 27:28 Pause and Name the Trigger 28:59 Discharging Anger Safely 31:43 Grounding and Movement Resets 33:25 Somatics and Body Wisdom 35:41 Rupture Repair and Ownership 38:07 Sharing Your Story with Kids 41:49 Offerings and How to Work Together 43:41 Kindness Joy and Closing This isn’t about being a perfect parent. It’s about becoming a regulated one. When you learn to calm your nervous system, you stop parenting from survival mode and start parenting with awareness, connection and compassion. Follow Dominique Fletcher:  Website: https://dominique-fletcher.mykajabi.com/workwithdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dominique.beddard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heldbydominique Youtube: www.youtube.com/@heldbydominique   Regulate to Rise: Personalised I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au.  I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat Much Love 💞 Donna Moala  Parenting Collective                                                SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS 🩷  For your daily walks, coffee's & travel      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO   🩷  Favourite room darkening product      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS 🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA. 🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...

    45 min

  5. FEB 19

    Parenting Teens Through Mental Health Challenges

    ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses teen self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Teen mental health is in crisis. Many parents feel overwhelmed and unsure how to respond when their teen is struggling with self-harm, suicidal ideation, anxiety, or intense emotions. On this episode of The Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna speaks with licensed therapist and author Katie K. May, who works with high-risk teens and their families. They explore: Why teens self-harmThe real function of self-destructive behaviorWhat “big emotions” actually meanHow validation calms the nervous systemThe difference between emotion and behaviorSetting boundaries without losing connectionBreaking generational parenting patternsBecoming a safe place for your teenIf your teen is dealing with depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, or suicidal thoughts, this conversation will help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface—and how to respond in ways that build trust, safety, and resilience. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Why This Matters 01:17 Meet Katie 03:48 Hidden Anxiety 05:19 Fire Feelers 07:43 Decode Behavior 09:36 Validation 10:56 Good-Enough Parenting 12:57 Break Cycles 15:11 Trust the Data 16:47 Self-Harm 17:47 Emotion vs Behavior 18:21 Nature + Nurture 19:34 Invalidation 20:32 Repair 22:06 Boundaries + Connection 24:43 Letting Go 27:23 Parenting Grief 28:16 Resources If you or your teen is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services or a suicide prevention hotline in your country. Follow Katie K. May:  Website: https://katiekmay.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekmay/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativehealingphilly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiekmay Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@katiekmay Buy You’re on Fire, It’s Fine: https://youreonfireitsfine.com/ I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au.  I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat Much Love 💞 Donna Moala  Parenting Collective                                                SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS 🩷  For your daily walks, coffee's & travel      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO   🩷  Favourite room darkening product      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS 🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA. 🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...

    30 min

  6. FEB 8

    What It Was Like Feeling Different - Mum & Daughter’s Convo Part 2

    ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of mental health, depression, suicidal ideation and coming out. Please listen with care. In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with her daughter Eloise for an honest mother–daughter conversation about mental health, sexuality, identity and conscious parenting. Eloise shares her lived experience with ADHD, anxiety, severe depression, suicidal ideation, and the challenges of growing up feeling different. Together, Donna and Eloise discuss the journey of realising she is gay, coming out during high school, masking, people, pleasing, and the fear of being judged, even within a loving family. This episode explores: Teen mental health and suicidal ideationADHD, anxiety, and depression in adolescentsComing out as LGBTQ+ and navigating identityThe impact of masking and people-pleasingHow conscious parenting supports connection and healingParental adjustment, grief, and inner workCreating safety for children to be their authentic selvesDonna reflects on how parenting through mental health crises required letting go of control, fear, and societal expectations and how conscious parenting helped the family stay connected through the hardest years. Eloise speaks openly about finding self-acceptance, building supportive friendships, and learning to trust herself after years of hiding who she was. ⏱️ Chapter Stamps 00:00 Introduction to a Pivotal Life Moment 00:30 Struggles with Mental Health 01:05 Realizing and Embracing Sexuality 02:35 Coming Out Stories and Family Reactions 04:46 Navigating Relationships and Acceptance 07:11 Family Dynamics and Support 12:05 Parental Reflections and Adjustments 23:05 Embracing Authenticity and Happiness 23:42 Parental Reflection and Growth 24:13 Navigating Family Dynamics 25:02 Adjusting to New Relationships 29:06 Conscious Parenting Insights 33:54 Advice for LGBTQ+ Youth and Parents 37:43 Reflecting on Personal Growth 42:02 The Importance of Support Systems 45:58 Final Thoughts and Resources If you are a parent feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to support your child, this episode offers hope, insight, and reassurance, healing is poss I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au.  I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat Much Love 💞 Donna Moala  Parenting Collective                                                SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS 🩷  For your daily walks, coffee's & travel      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO   🩷  Favourite room darkening product      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS 🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA. 🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...

    50 min

  7. FEB 3

    A Real, Authentic Conversation With Mum and Daughter Part 1

    **Content note:** This episode includes discussions around ADHD, anxiety, mental health, and emetophobia. Please listen with care. This episode is deeply personal — and one of the most meaningful conversations I’ve ever recorded. In Through My Eyes, Through Yours, I sit down with my daughter for an honest mother–daughter conversation about growing up with ADHD, anxiety, and feeling different in a world that doesn’t always understand neurodivergent kids. We talk openly about the parts of childhood and adolescence that often go unseen: - Being labelled “the easy child” and the pressure that comes with it - Staying back in pre-primary and how that shaped confidence - Growing up neurodivergent and learning to mask to fit in - ADHD, anxiety, emetophobia, and mental health - High school, friendships, exclusion, and identity - Medication, self-advocacy, and removing shame - What helped, what hurt, and what we wish we’d known sooner ⏱️ Chapter Stamps 00:00 – Why this mother–daughter conversation matters 02:05 – Growing up “the easy child” and what went unseen 05:10 – Staying back in pre-primary and early feelings of being different 08:45 – When ADHD and anxiety started to show up 12:30 – Masking, fitting in, and learning how to cope 16:40 – School, friendships, and the pain of exclusion 21:15 – Emetophobia and anxiety explained 25:50 – Mental health, medication, and removing the shame 30:40 – What helped the most during the hardest years 35:20 – What we wish we had known sooner 39:10 – A message to parents in the thick of it 42:30 – A message to kids and teens who feel different 45:00 – Final reflections: love, resilience, and hope This isn’t a conversation about perfect parenting. It’s about listening, learning, repairing, and loving our kids exactly as they are. If you’re parenting a child who feels different… If you’re navigating ADHD or anxiety with your child or teen… Or if you’re a young person who needs to know they’re not broken — You are not alone. And neither is your child. 💛 There is another side — and this episode speaks to it honestly. 🎙️ Subscribe to the Parenting Collective Podcast  for more conversations on conscious parenting, emotional regulation I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au.  I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat Much Love 💞 Donna Moala  Parenting Collective                                                SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS 🩷  For your daily walks, coffee's & travel      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO   🩷  Favourite room darkening product      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS 🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA. 🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...

    59 min

  8. JAN 25

    Dr. Shefali on Conscious Parenting: Why Your Child’s Behaviour Is Not the Real Problem

    What if your child’s behaviour isn’t the real problem? In this powerful conversation, Donna Moala is joined by Dr. Shefali (@doctorshefali), clinical psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of the Conscious Parenting movement, to explain why behaviour management alone doesn’t work, and what actually creates lasting change in families. Together, they unpack: What conscious parenting really means (and what it doesn’t) Why behaviour is a signal, not the issue How parents unknowingly project their own childhood wounds Why connection, not control, builds resilient kids How to become your child’s outer nervous system Why it’s never too late to repair or strengthen your relationship with your child 📌 This episode is especially powerful for parents of strong-willed children, teens, and parents who feel like traditional parenting advice just isn’t working anymore. Dr. Shefali also shares insights from her upcoming work on raising Gen Z and Gen Alpha children in a digitally overwhelmed world, and what parents need to do differently now. 🎤 Dr. Shefali is coming to Australia (Sydney & Melbourne). Details, tickets, and resources are linked below. Follow Dr. Shefali: Website: https://www.drshefali.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorshefali Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorshefali Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doctorshefali Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@doctorshefali Check out Dr. Shefali’s books - https://www.drshefali.com/books/ Dr. Shefali Australia Tour 2026! Get Your Tickets Here: https://events.drshefali.com/australia/ Want to be a Certified Conscious Parenting & Life Coach? Get $500 OFF!  How? Just write "Donna" in the application, and use this code - DONNA500. To apply, visit https://coaching I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au.  I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat Much Love 💞 Donna Moala  Parenting Collective                                                SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS 🩷  For your daily walks, coffee's & travel      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO   🩷  Favourite room darkening product      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS 🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA. 🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...

    26 min
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Hey beautiful parents, welcome to the Parenting Collective Podcast! I am your host, Donna Moala and around here we believe it takes a village, so I have brought to you a village of experts who give you all the tools around anything parenting and beyond. Each episode, I invite brilliant minds in parenting, health, relationships, and beyond to share their knowledge and support you in creating calmer homes, stronger connections and more rested nights. Think of this as your weekly coffee date with people who really get it and who can give you the tools to thrive, not just survive. I am Certified Secure Sleep and Conscious Parenting Coach, certified with the incredible Dr Shefali Institute, wife & mother of 3 teenage girls.  Empowering and supporting families throughout the WORLD with my 1:1 guidance,  via in home consults or zoom. Nurturing & supportive and NEVER Cry It Out.  Working with expectant parents through to children 10 years old.  I am the founder  @parentingcollective.au Reach out for your free 15 minute phone chat CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat

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  • Creator
    Donna Moala
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    81
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Parenting Collective
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