Why Do You Parent Like That?

Why Do You Parent Like That
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Why Do You Parent Like That is a parenting podcast with one set of questions and one million ways to parent. Join host (and ya new bestie!) Abbey Harrison as she interviews a new parent each week and asks them the same five questions. The goal is to hear how wildly different answers to the same questions are depending on who is answering them. As a parent it's easy to feel like everyone is parenting the same way except for you, we're here to show you that that's not true! This pod is all about celebrating and learning from alllll kinds of parenting. We are stoked to have you here!

  1. OCT 20

    Sinead Corcoran (@sineadcorcoran_) on Brazilian Waxes, Red Bull Comfort Toys, and Being the St John's Tent for New Parents

    PLEASE VOTE FOR US FOR LISTENER'S CHOICE AWARD AT THE NZ PODCAST AWARDS 2025!!! Click here! No intro from me today because there was no housekeeping! I'm still alive and well, don't panic!  The podcast gods have blessed us because Sinead Corcoran is back for part 2 of her episode! This time she is answering episodes 2-5. If you haven't listened to part 1, head back and listen to it. Her story isn't all sunshine and rainbows and laughs, but this episode is definitely the laughs part of her story. She had me giggling (and I'd had two pals by this point in our conversation, so I was a bit giggly!!)  Sinead is, simply put, crack up. I love how fine she is to say the inside thoughts out loud, especially when it's something we have all thought at one point. I think everyone needs a Sinead in their lives. To remind us how not serious life is, and how silly parenthood is, even when it is all a lot and deeply serious.  If you would like more of Sinead, please go and grab her book It Nearly Killed Me but I Love You . Keep an eye on my instagram because there may be a cheeky giveaway coming soon.... As per usual, I ask that you share this episode around. Or share the reels/clips on your socials! The algorithm pushes out content that is being engaged with, otherwise we float away into the ether.  Follow me on socials, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com  LLOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYOOOUUU  (say it back) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
  2. Parenting is Political with Sophie Moskowitz feat. EMILY WRITES!

    OCT 13

    Parenting is Political with Sophie Moskowitz feat. EMILY WRITES!

    Chef Sophie is in the kitchen and she is COOKING!  Welcome to the brand new podcast segment called 'Parenting is Political'! My fantastic pal Sophie Moskowitz (of Imperfect Parents fame) has been thinking about starting a podcast for a while, but has been wrestling with how much of a time commitment it is. So we decided why not give those conversations a home on the WDYPLT feed?! Sophie has started her tenure here with a banger of an episode. She and writer/activist/journalist/mum/crack up internet personality Emily Writes chat about Emily's experiences in activism, the books she has written, building and finding community, and being a mother to children with (very different) health journeys.  Please share this episode far and wide, review, comment, like, rate, alllll the damn things. It can be scary trying new things, and Sophie is trying a new thing.  Where to find Emily/her work:  Writing/Weekly Newsletter Instagram Where to find Sophie/her work:  Instagram Website TikTok Follow the pod on socials, or koha our work: Instagram TikTok Substack Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com  LLOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYOOOUUU  (say it back) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 6m

  3. OCT 6

    Sinead Corcoran (sineadcorcoran_) on IVF, HG, Elective C Sections, Love is Blind With Your Baby, Being Relentlessly Vulnerable, PND, and Being so Young and Gorgeous Everyone Thinks You're the Nanny

    Did I or did I not tell you that season 2 was going to be bigger and better than ever?! I have followed and loved this lady for a good, long while, and you'll soon see that I really took the opportunity to yap. Sinead has recently released a book called It Nearly Killed Me but I Love You  which I insist you read. It is so fantastic, and there were so many moments that I felt so completely seen.  Sinead is strong, authentic, funny, realistic, vulnerable, approachable, down-to-earth, witty, self-aware, and so much more. I basically never wanna stop talking to her ever?? Vivie is so, so lucky to have her as a mum. And her work will be such a taonga to so many parents in the throes of those parenting trenches we find ourselves in. The fact that new parents will be able to reach for this book and feel immediately less alone makes me feel very warm and fuzzy!!!!!  If you listen to this episode and feel inspired to make some change or help the perinatal mental health space, this is a petition calling for the betterment of perinatal mental health services in Aotearoa. Huge thank you to Kristy Maguire for creating it and her mahi! You can follow her here on instagram. Please, please do share this episode with friends or on your socials. I would love for this episode to get into the ears of those who need to hear it.  Follow me on socials, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com  LLOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYOOOUUU  (say it back) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 6m

  4. SEP 29 · BONUS

    BONUS: Answering Burning Questions with Kate Zame (@katezameslt)

    This season I wanted to introduce some new segments and styles of content, because this pod is a space for so much more than the main episodes (but they aren't going anywhere, don't worry, they are my lifelong love). So here is a new segment. Answering Burning Questions is a safe space where we can all come together with good faith and compassion, and ask and answer questions that we usually feel are too awkward or difficult to ask! When I floated this idea to my friend Kate Zame (@katezameslt) she could not have been more on board with the idea. It takes vulnerability and generosity to put yourself in this space, and she did it willingly. She knew how valuable this resource would be. Kate and Kelly are just the most beautiful humans and I am unbelievably grateful to them for trusting me with their taonga of a story.  So, here are some listener submitted questions that Kate took the time to answer with honesty, clarity, and enthusiasm. If you're wanting to submit questions for our next guest of this segment, keep an eye on my social media to know how/where to do that! Resources mentioned today: EAP services to access counselling through your employer Proud Conception - NZ podcast about queer families and their ways of creating a family Children's books: Love Makes a Family by Sophie Beer, Making A Baby: An Inclusive Guide to How Every Family Begins by Rachel Greener, The Pirate Mums by Jodie Lancet-Grant, The Bravest Knight Who Ever Lived by Daniel Errico. Please, please do share this episode with friends or on your socials. I would love for this episode to get into the ears of those who need to hear it. If there is someone else you would like on the next episode of Answering Burning Questions, flick me a message on my socials! Follow me on socials, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com  LLOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYOOOUUU  (say it back) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min

  5. SEP 22

    Kate Zame (@katezameslt) on Finding Herself, Five (27) Chickens, Being an AFAB Non-Birthing Parent, the Many Ways to Create a Family, HG, Parental Preferences, and the Magic of Christmas

    This episode feels like a really special one. It's one that I have been fostering for a long time, mainly because I wanted to make sure that Kate and her wife Kelly felt confident in my motivations and ensuring that they knew I was only approaching this with the most care and reverence. Kate Zame is a badass SLT, and that's how you might have come across her work (and, valid, cos her work is phenom). But, another reason why Kate is so cool is because she has a really unique experience of her journey to parenthood. I don't want to give too much away in the show notes, but this is an episode that everyone needs to listen to. This isn't just for the queer community, this isn't just for allies, it's for everyone. I also just want to brag for a second here, cos Kate is also my friend, and she's exactly the kind of incredible friend you'd expect. I am so excited to share her with the world, and for all of you to fall in love with her too.  Content forecast: There is mention of difficult births towards the end of question one. There were a bunch of resources mentioned in this episode, so here they are! (Not linked, sorry, but written down!):  EAP services to access counselling through your employer HER (the app for queer women) Love Makes a Family, a new website for those seeking donor materials or surrogates  Pride Angels, same as above with focus on finding LGBTQIA+ families those arrangements Proud Conception - NZ podcast about queer families and their ways of creating a family Hapu Helpers, in home conception kits  Follow me on socials, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com  ALSO DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE, SO MANY OF YOU AREN'T SUBSCRIBING BUT ARE LISTENING EVERY WEEK!! LLOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYOOOUUU (say it back) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 27m

  6. SEP 15 · BONUS

    BONUS: Why Do You Expert Like That? w/ Dr Morgan Edwards!

    AS IF WE DIDN'T LOVE HER ENOUGH ALREADY! Everyone's fave doctor, Morgan Edwards is back to answer some listener submitted questions!  As with everything Morgan does, she answered them with grace, kindness, generosity, and wisdom.  Content forecast: there is mention of sexual assault in the final question, so please look after yourself. Healthy Homes Initiative information is here!  Follow me on socials, or koha my work!  Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com  LOOOOVVVVEEE YOOOUUUUU! (say it back) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min

  7. SEP 8

    Dr Morgan Edwards on HG, Being a Health Professional Parent, Breaking Cycles, Co-Sleeping, and Ignoring Terrible Parenting Advice

    Ohhhhh it feels good to be back.  I'm so thrilled to be back with you all, and with Dr Morgan Edwards as my first guest, no less! I feel so honoured to have had Morgan on the pod with me. She is just an incredible wahine. I so admire her ability to stand on her ten toes about the things she believes in, even when she's copping flack for it. I really loved being able to hear more on her parenting journey, because usually what we see is the incredible health communication skills! If you love this episode, please share it with some friends! We have some huge plans for season 2 (we because there's three of us now!!) and I want to bring lots of friends on board to listen along!  There were so many announcements at the start of the pod, but the only important one is that I'm going to be at the march across the bridge for Palestine THIS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13!! If you don't have a group to go with, please send me a message! You can join my group of cool mums marching for Palestine! Please don't feel nervous, we'll be there!  Follow me on socials, or koha my work!  Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy Me a Coffee If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com  I can't wait to show you everything I have in store for this season. We're just getting started, whānau! LOOOOVVVVEEE YOOOUUUUU! (say it back) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 7m

  8. AUG 4

    Hayden Donnell (my brother-in-law) on Bringing Instability to the Family, Hearing the Voice of Zeus, Blown Up Letterboxes, and Tantrums that Resemble Demonic Possession

    Hey, heeeeey! It's the season one finale!! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR BEING HERE FOR THIS LONG I LOVE YA SO DAMN MUCH!  This episode is with my brother-in-law Hayden Donnell. He is the father of my sweet, sweet nephew and niece (whose voices you have all become very familiar with in my pod jingle) and our spouses are siblings. You will very quickly learn that Hayden and I have a bit of an unhinged dynamic, but that's why I knew it needed to be on the pod! And what a better way to wrap up season one than to bring you a bit of unhinge and chaos. Is it a bit less serious than my normal episodes? Yeah. Is it still fantastic? Absolutely.  Hayden isn't a public figure, but his work is fantastic. You'll find lots of his writing on the Spinoff, and you can find his TV series Get it to Te Papa on the Spinoff too! If you like his vibe, definitely check out his work cos you'll love that too.  A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED TO MY GAZA FUNDRAISER! I thank you all personally in the intro today, and I will never stop being grateful. I can't wait to figure out the full total for donations and update everyone.  As per usual, please do all the things, like/comment/rate/review/subscribe/share etc. especially with me going on my break it would be really helpful to keep momentum going for people to find the pod.  Also, if you're gonna miss me while I'm gone, I'm not gonna be gone off the internet! Just not posting episodes for a few weeks. SO FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!!  Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube If you have a story you reckon would be interesting to hear on the pod, flick me an email at whydoyouparentlikethatpodcast@gmail.com  OKAY GUYS MUMMY'S GOING AWAY FOR A LITTLE BIT BUT SHE ALWAYS COMES BACK RIGHT? OKAY, BE GOOD FOR THE BABYSITTER.  LLLOOOOOOVVVVEEEE YYYYYOOOOOUUUU!!!!! (say it back) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 2m
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Why Do You Parent Like That is a parenting podcast with one set of questions and one million ways to parent. Join host (and ya new bestie!) Abbey Harrison as she interviews a new parent each week and asks them the same five questions. The goal is to hear how wildly different answers to the same questions are depending on who is answering them. As a parent it's easy to feel like everyone is parenting the same way except for you, we're here to show you that that's not true! This pod is all about celebrating and learning from alllll kinds of parenting. We are stoked to have you here!

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