Parenthood

Leonie Akhidenor
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  • PARENTING
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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.

  1. Solo ep - The fight about the container

    1D AGO

    Solo ep - The fight about the container

    This episode is all about the fight my husband and I had over a container, during the highest pressure cooker time of the day – dinner time.   But we all know it’s never just about the container.   I hope that this episode makes you feel a little less alone in the chaotic randomness that is life with kids.   Instagram 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.

    9 min
  2. Dr Nicole Highet on mental health challenges from conception to pregnancy – Part 1

    2D AGO

    Dr Nicole Highet on mental health challenges from conception to pregnancy – Part 1

    Before the baby arrives… there’s often a whole invisible chapter no one talks about.   In this episode, I sit down with a psychologist to unpack the mental health challenges that can show up before birth — infertility, prenatal anxiety, depression during pregnancy… and the quiet shame that can sit alongside it all.   Because you can be deeply grateful… and deeply struggling.   We talk about: • The emotional toll of trying to conceive • Anxiety that doesn’t magically disappear once you’re pregnant • Why prenatal depression is more common than we realise • How to get support early (without feeling dramatic)   If this season of life felt heavier than it “should have”, this conversation is for you 🤍   You are not failing. You are human.   A big thank you to our episode sponsors Tommee Tippee.   Find Tommee Tippee at: Instagram @tommeetippeeaustralia https://www.tommeetippee.com/en-au/   Find Cope at: Instagram @cope.org.au https://www.cope.org.au/ Ready to Cope guide https://www.cope.org.au/ready-to-cope Self-checks https://www.cope.org.au/depression-anxiety-and-stress-self-checks     Find Parenthood at: 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.

    25 min
  3. 👄 REAL TALK - How often parents are having sex

    3D AGO

    👄 REAL TALK - How often parents are having sex

    In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re chatting all things intimacy and sex.   We asked you how often you’re having sex, when you’re having it and we’re ready to share.   We chat, bedtime routine sex handbrakes, feeling touched out, erotic novels, guilt around lack of sex and getting our heads in the clouds.   If you’ve ever wondered about other people’s sex lives, this one is for you.  A big thank you to our episode sponsors Tommee Tippee and our charity partner The Nappy Collective. Tommee Tippee Instagram @tommeetippeeaustralia - Check out their latest campaign You’ve got this. We’ve got you. https://www.tommeetippee.com The Nappy Collective Instagram @thenappycollective https://www.thenappycollective.com/   Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoopod 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.

    14 min
  4. Solo ep - School mums and my insecurities

    MAR 11

    Solo ep - School mums and my insecurities

    At a recent school event, I felt like – was I too much?   Too high energy, too loud, too bubbly. Should I have been more reserved? Would I polarise people being too 'Leonie'?   In this episode, I delve into my social insecurities and whether what people think of us is really any of our business.   Instagram 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.

    10 min
  5. Morgan Mitchell on parenting twins while chasing the Olympics

    MAR 9

    Morgan Mitchell on parenting twins while chasing the Olympics

    Giving birth to twins and then getting back to training for the Olympics. It’s not something you see everyday, but Morgan Mitchell is living proof that goals are to be chased. In this chat with Australia’s very own Olympic sprinter Morgan Mitchell (and my ultimate girl crush) we discuss everything from how we can resilience to our children. Balancing our dreams, commitments and parenthood. Why we should always give back. Voms, poonamies and everything in between.   A big thank you to our episode sponsors Tommee Tippee and HelloFresh   HelloFresh Discount code: Until 16 March use the code PARENTHOOD at HelloFresh for up to $240 off across six boxes Instagram @hellofreshau https://www.hellofresh.com.au/pages/inspiration-delivered?c=PARENTHOOD&discount_comm_id=8c02a3c1-ec40-4740-bc20-dff29d2abf16   Tommee Tippee Instagram @tommeetippeeaustralia https://www.tommeetippee.com   Follow Morgan Mitchell on Instagram @morganmitch 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.

    21 min
  6. Solo ep - Finding time for homework

    MAR 4

    Solo ep - Finding time for homework

    Nothing tests a marriage, a sibling relationship and your nervous system like homework.   One child finishes in 6 minutes. The other is suddenly illiterate.   If you’ve ever said “just focus” while questioning your life choices… this episode is for you.   We’re unpacking: ✨ Why homework hits so hard ✨ Why snack + decompression matters ✨ When it’s okay to just… skip it   Because we’re not raising perfect students. We’re raising emotionally regulated humans. Instagram 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.

    11 min
  7. 👄 REAL TALK - When both parents work full time; what really gives

    MAR 2

    👄 REAL TALK - When both parents work full time; what really gives

    In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re chatting all things working full time and parenting.   How do we (try to) juggle it all?   We have some hot tips including shared calendars, Sunday admin, getting into a routine, outsourcing, sharing the load, finding your village and more.   If you’re keen to improve the juggle (and your sanity), this one is for you.   and so much more…   A big thank you to our episode sponsors Tommee Tippee and HelloFresh.   Competition Win $1,030 in prizes from our episode sponsors Tommee Tippee and HelloFresh, see the post pinned to our Insta grid (@parenthoodpod) to enter the competition! Competition ends 9 March 2026.   Tommee Tippee Instagram @tommeetippeeaustralia https://www.tommeetippee.com   HelloFresh Instagram @hellofreshau https://www.hellofresh.com.au/pages/inspiration-delivered?c=PARENTHOOD&discount_comm_id=8c02a3c1-ec40-4740-bc20-dff29d2abf16   Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod   Episode with Sam & Snez Wood https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xY6kB5HwYsRBjkssfMVtN?si=c2dd563753ab4199   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.

    20 min
  8. Solo ep - Discipline without losing your mind, how are we doing it?

    FEB 25

    Solo ep - Discipline without losing your mind, how are we doing it?

    This week’s solo episode is all about how I (try to) discipline my kids.   I reflect on whether yelling is worth my energy or time and does it have the impact I was hoping for.   Whether reward systems actually work and how I’m using them to instil positive habits.   Why mapping out the day and key activities ahead of time has been a game-changer.   Whether bribery is a necessary evil, why empty threats are so easy to give and so much more.   If you’re keen to get your kids to do what you want them to do – or try to – this  one is for you.   Instagram 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.

    9 min
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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
    281
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright + 2021 + All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    Parenthood

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