Big Mum Energy

Ali Birch
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Welcome to Big Mum Energy – the podcast for real mums who are done with the fake highlight reels. This is where the honest conversations about motherhood, mental load, marriage, and the chaos of parenting actually happen. We’re talking: ✔ The juggle of working mums. ✔ Parenting fails, sleep deprivation, and school drama ✔ Why marriage, friendships, and self-care feel impossible sometimes ✔ The funny, raw, and relatable truth about being a mum in today’s world No filters. No judgment. Just wine-down chats, big laughs, and real-life stories from everyday women who’ve yelled, cried, laughed until they peed themselves… and then showed up to do it all again. If you’ve ever felt alone in the chaos, this podcast is for you. Grab a coffee (or a wine), hit play, and let’s talk about the sh*t no one else will. Perfect for: Mums looking for honest parenting podcastsWomen juggling family, work, and life without the BSAnyone who loves funny, real-life mum stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Sep 10

    Swinging Rumours, Book Week Costumes & The GoFundMe for a $28,000 Boob Job

    Two and a half hours of AFL affair podcasts, swinging rumours and absolutely bugger-all new information… followed by a $140 Book Week costume and a visit to the plastic surgeon. Ali gets stuck into the very public fallout involving Jules Neale, Lachie Neale and Tess Crosley, including the two podcast interviews that promised answers but somehow left her with more questions — and considerably less patience. Then it's onto the annual parenting fever dream that is Book Week. One kid wants Pikachu. The other wants Sabo from One Piece, because apparently choosing a character with an easy-to-buy costume would have been far too bloody simple. The result? Op-shop finds, fabric dye and a $140 costume. And then things get very personal. After breastfeeding three kids and losing 19.5kg through nearly two years of F45, Ali heads to a plastic surgeon to talk about what comes next for her post-babies body. Breast lift? Tummy tuck? Cyst removal? Implants? And potentially a Medicare rebate? The proposed price tag: around $28,000. Because apparently turning 40 means looking at your body, your bank account and saying, “Righto, let's f*****g do something about this.” It's an honest, funny and very unfiltered episode about motherhood, betrayal, parenting teenagers, Book Week, body confidence, weight loss, cosmetic surgery, money and the weird shit that happens when you're trying to keep everyone else alive while occasionally remembering you exist too. This isn't the highlight reel. This is where the real mums hang out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Aug 19

    I did a line on the weekend... No biggie?! EXCUSE ME

    This week on Big Mum Energy, Ali has a bit of everything — parenting dilemmas, drugs, social media, mum judgement and one very questionable decision involving a car alarm. This episode covers parenting, teenagers, kids pretending to be sick, drug culture, cocaine use, social media bullying, mum guilt, successful mums, online criticism and modern parenting debates. No expert panel. No perfect answers. Just Ali asking the questions a lot of us are thinking and probably getting herself into trouble along the way. Big Mum Energy: real motherhood, strong opinions and the conversations nobody can agree on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Aug 13

    That One Time My Mum Shot the Neighbour’s Dog | Throwback Thursday

    What happens when you sit down with your mum and start unpacking the family stories that probably should have stayed in the family? In this Throwback Thursday episode of Big Mum Energy, Ali is joined by her mum, Aunty Kim, for an unfiltered mother-daughter conversation full of outrageous stories, hard truths, hilarious memories and the moments that shape a family. And yes… it starts with the story of the time Aunty Kim shot the neighbour’s dog. From there, things only get wilder. In this episode, Ali and Aunty Kim talk about: 🐊 A terrifying crocodile encounter that could have ended very differently💬 The painfully awkward way Ali’s teenage eating disorder was confronted👶 A chaotic family moment involving cattle rails and a baby❤️ The hard seasons families go through — and how humour can help you survive them🌾 Growing up, motherhood, parenting and life in rural Australia😂 The family stories that somehow become funnier with every retellingIt’s honest, uncomfortable, hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt — the kind of mother-daughter conversation where absolutely nothing is off limits. If you love real motherhood stories, funny family stories, Australian women’s podcasts, parenting conversations, mother-daughter relationships, rural Australian life and unfiltered conversations about the messy bits of life, this one is for you. Because sometimes the stories you laugh hardest about are the ones that taught you the most. Listen to Big Mum Energy — and hear the story everyone wants to know: why did Mum shoot the neighbour’s dog? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Jul 15

    Get Help, Babes!

    In this follow-up episode of Big Mum Energy, Emily shares what happened after she made the brave decision to reach out for support, leave domestic violence behind and start rebuilding her life. Ali and Emily talk about: The moment she realised she couldn't do it aloneFinding the courage to ask for helpLeaving an abusive relationshipHealing after domestic violence and coercive controlRebuilding confidence, independence and hopeWhy no woman should ever feel ashamed to seek supportThis is a conversation for anyone who has ever felt trapped, isolated or unsure where to turn. Emily's story is proof that while leaving is incredibly hard, there is life on the other side. If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, family violence, coercive control or emotional abuse, this episode is a reminder that support is available and you don't have to face it alone. Because asking for help isn't giving up. It's taking your life back. Content Warning: This episode discusses domestic and family violence, coercive control and emotional abuse, which some listeners may find distressing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Jun 30

    Why Are Kids So Mean?

    This week got unexpectedly real. One of Ali’s kids came home after another child called her “fat” and “gay”… and instead of letting it slide, her kids stepped in and defended their mum. In their own way, they backed her up fists and all and it sparked a much bigger conversation about bullying, protection, and what kids do when someone they love is being targeted. Facebook Marketplace friendships (because apparently that’s where community lives now), and the viral nasal strips that have taken over TikTok sleep routines everywhere. It’s a mix of the heavy and the hilarious raising kids who are kind, strong, and maybe slightly feral when needed, plus the everyday chaos of modern mum life. Honest, unfiltered, and very real. Follow Big Mum Energy for parenting, motherhood, relationships, business, and the messy in-between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Jun 28

    It's Just a Season, Mum

    This week on Motivational Monday, Ali is talking directly to the mums who are exhausted, overwhelmed and wondering if life will ever feel easier. The mums with babies who won't sleep. The mums drowning in school lunches, sport runs, tantrums, laundry and never-ending to-do lists. The mums caring for teenagers who suddenly don't want to talk. The mums navigating grief, divorce, financial stress, burnout or simply trying to keep their heads above water. Here's the reminder we all need: It's just a season. Not a lifetime. Not your forever. A season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Jun 24

    I Never Thought It Would Happen to Me.

    In this powerful episode of Big Mum Energy, Ali sits down with Emily, a survivor of domestic and family violence, to share a story that is sadly more common than many people realise. For years, Emily found herself trapped in a relationship that slowly became isolating and abusive. Like many women experiencing domestic violence, she didn't recognise the warning signs at first. This is a conversation about what abuse can really look like behind closed doors. Emily shares: The early red flags she wishes she had recognisedThe emotional impact of domestic and family violenceThe challenges of leaving an abusive partnerRebuilding confidence, independence and a new lifeWhat she wants other women to know if they're strugglingThis episode explores the realities of domestic violence, emotional abuse, toxic relationships, women's safety, family violence awareness, healing after abuse and finding the courage to start again. While this conversation covers difficult topics, it is ultimately a story of strength, resilience and hope. If even one woman listening recognises herself in Emily's story and realises she deserves better, then sharing it matters. Because abuse doesn't always start with bruises. And sometimes the bravest thing a person can do is leave. Content Warning: This episode contains discussions about domestic and family violence, coercive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Jun 21

    Get the Tan. Stop Waiting.

    This week on Motivational Monday, Ali has a simple message: Get the tan. Not because a tan changes your life. Because too many women are putting their lives on hold waiting to feel confident enough to enjoy them. Waiting until they lose 10 kilos. Waiting until summer. Waiting until they look better in photos. Waiting until they feel more comfortable in their own skin. Ali shares why a fresh tan makes you feel good isn't about vanity it's about giving yourself permission to show up now. This isn't really about getting a tan. It's about booking the holiday. Wearing the dress. Taking the photo. Going to the event. Putting yourself in the picture. Because life is happening right now. And you deserve to enjoy it exactly as you are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to Big Mum Energy – the podcast for real mums who are done with the fake highlight reels. This is where the honest conversations about motherhood, mental load, marriage, and the chaos of parenting actually happen. We’re talking: ✔ The juggle of working mums. ✔ Parenting fails, sleep deprivation, and school drama ✔ Why marriage, friendships, and self-care feel impossible sometimes ✔ The funny, raw, and relatable truth about being a mum in today’s world No filters. No judgment. Just wine-down chats, big laughs, and real-life stories from everyday women who’ve yelled, cried, laughed until they peed themselves… and then showed up to do it all again. If you’ve ever felt alone in the chaos, this podcast is for you. Grab a coffee (or a wine), hit play, and let’s talk about the sh*t no one else will. Perfect for: Mums looking for honest parenting podcastsWomen juggling family, work, and life without the BSAnyone who loves funny, real-life mum stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Ali Birch
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    84
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Audio Cowboy
  • Show Website
    Big Mum Energy