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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, successful businesswoman and mother of two, Leonie Akhidenor, Parenthood focuses on the heart-warming, exhausting, frustrating and exhilarating lives of parents. 
Each week Leonie meets with parents, parenting professionals or best friend Liv, to discuss the greatest challenges facing parents today. It’s like group therapy. Only juicier. 
Join our community on instagram: @parenthoodpod

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Parenthood Leonie Akhidenor

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

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, successful businesswoman and mother of two, Leonie Akhidenor, Parenthood focuses on the heart-warming, exhausting, frustrating and exhilarating lives of parents. 
Each week Leonie meets with parents, parenting professionals or best friend Liv, to discuss the greatest challenges facing parents today. It’s like group therapy. Only juicier. 
Join our community on instagram: @parenthoodpod

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    MOTHERS DAY w Steph Claire Smith – How I get my sexy back as a mum, handling conflict & rejection (part 2)

    MOTHERS DAY w Steph Claire Smith – How I get my sexy back as a mum, handling conflict & rejection (part 2)

    Brought to you by Elan House of Wellness.
    Back by popular demand, this week it’s part 2 of our conversation with Melbourne mum and Kic co-founder Steph Claire Smith. We answer your questions including:
    🎙 Low sex drive since becoming a parent
    🎙 Inequality when it comes to the household
    🎙 Handling endless business rejection
    🎙 Hustle vs rest
    And so much more…
    Thank you to our episode sponsor Elan House of Wellness.
    Visit Elan online for the Mother’s Day offer: https://elan.house/
    IG handle: @elan.houseofwellness
    About our guest:
    IG handle: @stephclairesmith
    Enjoy your first month FREE of Kic with our code PARENTHOOD1
    Head to https://app.kicapp.com/onboarding , and sign up to their monthly subscription. Enter the code and once you’re all signed up, download the app and log in!

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    • 23 min
    MOTHERS DAY w Steph Claire Smith – Regaining my sense of self, violence against women, business (part 1)

    MOTHERS DAY w Steph Claire Smith – Regaining my sense of self, violence against women, business (part 1)

    Parenthood Mother's Day Special - Brought to you by Elan House of Wellness.
    Back by popular demand, this week to celebrate Mother’s Day we are chatting with Melbourne mum and Kic co-founder Steph Claire Smith. We go deep and discuss:
    🎙 Steph’s current focus on inner work, authenticity and blocking out other’s expectations
    🎙 Thoughts on violence against woman
    🎙 Lessons from starting a multi-million dollar business
    🎙 Hustle vs rest
    And so much more…
    Thank you to our episode sponsor Elan House of Wellness:
    Visit Elan online for the Mother’s Day offer: https://elan.house/
    IG handle: @elan.houseofwellness
    About our guest:
    IG handle: @stephclairesmith
    Enjoy your first month FREE of Kic with our code PARENTHOOD1
    Head to https://app.kicapp.com/onboarding , and sign up to their monthly subscription. Enter the code and once you’re all signed up, download the app and log in!
    To follow Parenthood on insta:
    IG handle: @parenthoodpod
    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.

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    • 30 min
    Struggles to conceive baby no. 2, relationship counselling & work juggle w Bobby Clark + Steven

    Struggles to conceive baby no. 2, relationship counselling & work juggle w Bobby Clark + Steven

    Episode 127 - This week I chat with well-known Melbourne artist Bobby and business owner Steve to discuss what their relationship looks like behind closed doors. The couple are so open and raw about some of the real challenges they’ve faced including:
    🎙 A journey to conceive baby number 2
    🎙 The challenges when juggling business and parenthood
    🎙 How they navigate their different personality styles; the scheduler & the free spirit
    🎙 Why couples counselling was a great support
    And so much more…
    For more on Bobby, follow @bobbyclark____ on Instagram.
    For more on Parenthood Podcast, follow @parenthoodpod on Instagram.
    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.

    • 39 min
    REAL TALK - A 48 hour argument over not making the bed + growing apart from our partners

    REAL TALK - A 48 hour argument over not making the bed + growing apart from our partners

    This week we’re going airing our dirty laundry, about what we disagree on behind closed door. We spill the tea on:
    🎙 A 48 hour Mexican stand-off in Leonie’s household
    🎙 Who waves the white flag first in an argument?
    🎙 A call-in from a listener re growing apart from her husband
    🎙 Why fighting means we’re communicating and passion means we care
    And so much more…
    Follow Parenthood on insta @parenthoodpod
    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
    Everything you need to know about prams w Emily Stone co-founder Babybee

    Everything you need to know about prams w Emily Stone co-founder Babybee

    This week I chat to Emily Stone, co-founder of BabyBee. Emily answers all of your pram questions and delves into her own personal struggles with juggling parenthood and work. We chat about:
    🎙 Emily’s personal challenges with running an international business whilst being a mum
    🎙 What do we look for when shopping for a new pram? What accessories do I need?
    🎙 Does a more expensive pram really mean a better one?
    🎙 Car seat or capsule?
    🎙 How Babybee can provide higher quality at a more affordable price point
    And so much more…
    Brought to you by Babybee; award-winning designer prams & baby essentials.
    Babybee: https://babybeeonline.com/
    The Babybee ultimate pram guide: https://babybeeonline.com/pages/the-ultimate-pram-guide
    Follow Parenthood on insta @parenthoodpod
    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.

    • 44 min
    SOLO EP - Life update & lessons from a therapist

    SOLO EP - Life update & lessons from a therapist

    This episode is a solo chat filling you in on my house move, reflections on burnout and extensive mental load and how I'm approaching the year to date.
    Follow Parenthood on insta @parenthoodpod and if you love the pod please rate us and share us 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.

    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

Kaili Z ,

So helpful!

I absolutely LOVED the episode on how do we juggle it all - as a stay at home/work from home mom I’m always looking for more help in this area! Great practical tips!

Loochy ,

Great podcast!!!

Easy to listen to and relevant family topics

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