Parenthood

Leonie Akhidenor
  • 5.0 (8)
  • Parenting
  • Updated Weekly

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. 21h ago

    Solo ep - The emotional hangover; when de-motivation is so real

    Why are we always looking ahead to what’s next? In this solo episode, I reflect on the strange emotional comedown that can happen after getting something you really wanted. A reminder to myself, as much as anyone else, to occasionally stop chasing what’s next and notice the good stuff that’s already here. The end. Follow 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.

    Solo ep - The emotional hangover; when de-motivation is so real

  2. 2d ago

    Chantel Mila on cleaning hacks, the mental load & building a following

    This week I’m joined by Chantel Mila, aka Mama Mila, who has built a community of more than 4 million followers sharing her clever cleaning and home hacks. We chat about the cleaning shortcuts that actually save parents time, getting kids involved, sharing the household load and the jobs we’re all overcomplicating. Chantel also shares how she turned posting home hacks into an incredible career, the lessons she’s learnt building a huge online community and her advice for anyone wanting to grow their own profile. Practical tips, business insights and plenty of hacks to make family life that little bit easier. A big thank you to our episode sponsor Lacevo and Babyhood. Discount codes until 30 September 2026 Babyhood – Receive 20% off selected Nursery Furniture and Packages, Feeding Chairs, Prams and Strollers. Just type in the discount code PARENTHOOD20 at checkout to save. T&C’s Apply - excludes shipping, Gift Cards, Spare parts and Outlet Collection. Vist https://www.babyhood.com.au/ Lacevo - Receive 15% off on the Lacevo S70 In-Bra Wearable Breast Pump or the LACEVO Ultimate Breastfeeding Bundle – including the S70 In-Bra Wearable Breast Pump and the EMPOWER Red Light Therapy. Visit lacevo.com and type in the discount code PHOOD15 for the S70 or PHOOD15UBB for the Breastfeeding Bundle at checkout. Lacevo Instagram: @lacevoofficial Website: https://lacevo.com/ Babyhood Instagram: @babyhood_australia Website: https://www.babyhood.com.au/ Guest Follow Chantel Mila on Instagram: @mama_mila_au Parenthood Follow 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.

    Chantel Mila on cleaning hacks, the mental load & building a following

  3. Sep 16

    Solo ep - Success Has a Cost (For the Whole Family)

    Behind every big opportunity is a story most people never see.   While I was filming The Block, everyone saw the exciting career milestone. What they didn’t see was my husband holding down the fort at home—school drop-offs, dinners, bedtimes and everything in between.   This episode isn’t just about ambition. It’s about partnership.   Because success is rarely achieved alone. It’s often built on the quiet sacrifices of the people who love us most.   If you’re in a season where you’re carrying more so someone else can chase a dream, or someone has done that for you, this episode is for you. Follow 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.

    Solo ep - Success Has a Cost (For the Whole Family)

  4. Sep 15

    Poppy Griffiths on the pressure to do it all. Sponsored by Nescafe

    Poppy Griffiths is a mum of three, founder of UnlimitU, High Performance Neuroscience Coach and R U OK? Community Ambassador. We talk mental health and resilience, career and identity after kids, the pressure on women to do it all, and how to support someone who says they’re “fine” when you suspect they’re not. A big thank you to our episode sponsor Nescafe the official cuppa partner to R U OK? Nescafe  Instagram: @nescafeanz Website: https://www.nescafe.com/au/ Partnership with R U OK?: https://www.nescafe.com/au/campaigns/ruok-official-cuppa-partner R U OK?  Instagram: @ruokandyday Website: https://www.ruok.org.au/ Guest Poppy Griffiths - https://www.linkedin.com/in/poppy-griffiths-23b65b31/ Parenthood Follow 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.

    Poppy Griffiths on the pressure to do it all. Sponsored by Nescafe

  5. Sep 14

    👄 REAL TALK - Are we just exhausted or are we actually falling apart?

    This week we’re answering an audience DM: “I’m a mum of 3 young children and I’m exhausted. It’s impacting my relationship. How do you know if your relationship is truly falling apart, or if it’s just due to the sleep deprivation phase?” We chat all things the realities of sleep deprivation, our experiences with no sleep in the early days of parenting, how our relationships were challenged due to the lack of sleep and is this just a season? A big thank you to our episode sponsors Lacevo & Babyhood Discount codes until 30 September 2026 Babyhood – Receive 20% off selected Nursery Furniture and Packages, Feeding Chairs, Prams and Strollers. Just type in the discount code PARENTHOOD20 at checkout to save. T&C’s Apply - excludes shipping, Gift Cards, Spare parts and Outlet Collection. Vist https://www.babyhood.com.au/ Lacevo - Receive 15% off on the Lacevo S70 In-Bra Wearable Breast Pump or the LACEVO Ultimate Breastfeeding Bundle – including the S70 In-Bra Wearable Breast Pump and the EMPOWER Red Light Therapy. Visit lacevo.com and type in the discount code PHOOD15 for the S70 or PHOOD15UBB for the Breastfeeding Bundle at checkout. Lacevo Instagram: @lacevoofficial Website: https://lacevo.com/ Babyhood Instagram: @babyhood_australia Website: https://www.babyhood.com.au/ Parenthood Follow 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.

    👄 REAL TALK - Are we just exhausted or are we actually falling apart?

  6. Sep 13

    Jack Kennedy on fatherhood, identity & creating space for honest conversations. Sponsored by Nescafe

    Jack Kennedy is a familiar face from ABC’s Muster Dogs, a community leader and dad of two. We talk modern fatherhood, becoming a stay-at-home dad, identity after stepping away from work, paternal postnatal stress, and why asking for help can be one of the hardest. A big thank you to our episode sponsor Nescafe the official cuppa partner to R U OK? Nescafe  Instagram: @nescafeanz Website: https://www.nescafe.com/au/ Partnership with R U OK?: https://www.nescafe.com/au/campaigns/ruok-official-cuppa-partner R U OK?  Instagram: @ruokandyday Website: https://www.ruok.org.au/ Our guest Follow Jack Kennedy @jacks_dog_pack Parenthood Follow 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.

    Jack Kennedy on fatherhood, identity & creating space for honest conversations. Sponsored by Nescafe

  7. Sep 9

    Solo ep - The Block, how I made it onto Australia's number 1 property show

    Did I manifested my role on The Block Australia? My answer? Yes—but probably not in the way social media makes manifestation look. Manifestation wasn't about wishing for something and waiting for it to happen. It was about getting clear on what I wanted, preparing as though it was possible, putting myself out there and trusting the timing. This episode is about the mindset that helped me create this opportunity —and how you can apply the same principles to your own goals. Follow 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.

    Solo ep - The Block, how I made it onto Australia's number 1 property show

  8. Sep 8

    Barry Du Bois on Fatherhood, Cancer and What Really Matters Sponsored by Nescafe

    Barry Du Bois is a much-loved television presenter, author and dad to twins Arabella and Bennett. In this episode, Barry opens up about his extraordinary journey to fatherhood after years of IVF, adoption and surrogacy attempts, and how finally becoming a dad changed everything. We also talk about parenting while living with incurable cancer, navigating uncertainty, teaching his children resilience, and what he hopes to leave them that has nothing to do with money or success. A big thank you to our episode sponsor Nescafe the official cuppa partner to R U OK? Nescafe  Instagram: @nescafeanz Website: https://www.nescafe.com/au/ Partnership with R U OK?: https://www.nescafe.com/au/campaigns/ruok-official-cuppa-partner R U OK?  Instagram: @ruokandyday Website: https://www.ruok.org.au/ Our guest Follow Barry Du Bois @baz_dubois Parenthood Follow 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.

    Barry Du Bois on Fatherhood, Cancer and What Really Matters Sponsored by Nescafe
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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
    338
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright + 2021 + All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    Parenthood