Dumb Smart Mums

Abbey Suyker-Harrison and Charlotte Kells Robertson

Oh, HEY! Welcome to the Dumb Smart Mums podcast. The podcast where your hosts, Abbey and Charlotte, take you through everything and anything on the minds of contemporary mothers today. Equal parts silly and dumb, smart and insightful, but always evidence-based, accessible, and FUN. Each fortnight we'll don our respective social worker and academia caps, and cover different topics from momfluencers to feminist theory. We'll take you along as we figure out the answers around why motherhood is both the greatest and (sometimes) the worst thing we have ever experienced.

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S2 · E6
Yesterday · 2 hr 26 min
Woo Fuckin' Woo (the Life Updates, Pop Culture, Q&A Episode)
Oh hi folks, once again it was Abbey's turn to research but then she didn't and we ended up giving you a different kind of episode. BUT, she gives you some insight as to why she didn't research with her life updates. Y'all are the first to hear it, she's a bit nervous to tell the world, so be nice. Don't forget to check your voting registration if you're in Aotearoa. You can check here ! We're trying to find more Dumb Smart Mums, so if you have a pal you reckon would like us, why not send them your fave episode?! Follow us on our social media to keep up with the behind the scenes chaos, images that were mentioned in today's topic, meme dumps, episode previews, and ongoing discussions: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dumbsmartmumspodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dumbsmartmumspod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy our work and would like to koha it, you can buy us a coffee here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/dumbsmartmums⁠⁠⁠ OK LOVE U BAI! see you in two weeks!
S2 · E5
September 7 · 2 hr
It's Okay, We Know Your Husband Is Great! (the Dads & Advocacy Episode)
A HUGE thank you to Little Beat First Aid for sponsoring this episode of Dumb Smart Mums. If you're looking for accessible, evidence-based, not terrifying first aid, look no further than Little Beat. Shrenika and her team are so wonderful, and we have both used Shrenika's awesome education on multiple occasions to know what to do when our kiddies have been sick. You can find their website here, and their instagram here. Don't forget to use code DSM10 at checkout for 10% off anything on the Little Beat website, or mention this episode at inquiry for 10% off a private booking. TYSM LBFA, ILY! Content forecast: this conversation touches on domestic violence and perinatal mental health. We wanted to provide a couple of links if you feel you need support for either of those topics. If you are in immediate crisis or harm, please do not hesitate to call 111: Family Violence Support Mental Health Crisis Support Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa Heeeey, how y'all doing! Are we back the weekend after fathers day to talk about our frustrations with the dads? Yeah, we certainly are. Look, we can't help how the cookie crumbles, it's just how it happened. Today Charlotte talks to us about a common critique she gets of her work and why she thinks it isn't valid. Meanwhile Abbey gets the conversation off track, as per. Hey, if you enjoy this episode, why not send it to a friend?! Let them know about the pod! And as per usual, you can help us and follow along with our work in these various places: ollow us on our social media to keep up with the behind the scenes chaos, images that were mentioned in today's topic, meme dumps, episode previews, and ongoing discussions: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dumbsmartmumspodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dumbsmartmumspod ⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy our work and would like to koha it, you can buy us a coffee here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/dumbsmartmums⁠⁠ Ok, we love you, don't cancel us, see you in two weeks!
S1 · E4
August 24 · 4 min
A Doctor and a Moment for Being HUMAN
YAY DR KELLS ROBERTSON! A HERO WALKS AMONG US. We're all human, and sometimes the world can get on top of us a bit. If you need immediate help for your mental health please call: 1737 (Need to talk?): Free call or text 1737 anytime to talk with a trained counsellor. Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or free text 4357 (HELP). Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) for dedicated suicide prevention support. Samaritans: Call 0800 726 666 for confidential support when feeling lonely or in extreme distress. Depression Helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or free text 4202. If you or someone you know is at immediate risk of harm, please call 111. That's what our first responders are there for. If you aren't in crisis, but are struggling with your mental health please go and see your GP. If you would like more information on Perinatal Mental Health in Aotearoa you can find the PADA website here. And if you feel compelled to do so, you can donate to PADA here (lord knows the government ain't funding this crucial service). Okay, that's about it from us! Look after yourselves. Check in on your Mum Pals. See you in two weeks.
S1 · E4
August 10 · 1 hr 42 min
The So-Called "Economy" Has Ruined it for Everyone (the Motherhood Penalty/Having it All Myth Episode)
Join hosts Abbey & Charlotte this week as we sit down together and have a vulnerable chat about our frustrations with being working mothers, and the roadblocks we've encountered trying to "have it all" (the way we are repeatedly told we can). Apologies for the coughs and splutters, but there are only so many things we can edit around, and honestly the edit just sounds robotic if we end up taking every noise out of it. We hope that this episode can bring anyone feeling the same some kind of comfort. See you in two weeks, thanks for being here x Follow us on our social media to keep up with the behind the scenes chaos, images that were mentioned in today's topic, meme dumps, episode previews, and ongoing discussions: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dumbsmartmumspodcast/⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dumbsmartmumspod ⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy our work and would like to koha it, you can buy us a coffee here: ⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/dumbsmartmums⁠⁠
S1 · E3
July 27 · 2 hr 39 min
How Do We Know the Monkeys Aren't Feeling Pain? (the Natural Birth vs Medicalisation of Birth Episode)
This episode of Dumb Smart Mums was kindly sponsored by Viva La Vulva. We could not be more grateful to VLV for sponsoring today's ep, but also for the amazing mahi and products they have! Both of our vulvas have benefitted from their beautiful products, so we stand by their range! If you or someone you know is about to have a pēpi, use code DSM at checkout for a cheeky discount! Thank you, VLV! So, there's a big old announcement today eeeeep! But if you're just here for the cOnTeNt, then we crack into the episode at 33:16, so jump on forward. We're back again and oops there are a few tech difficulties SOZ. We are a social worker/academic, unfortunately not tech whizzes. So editing Abbey tried her very best, but the sound towards the end of the ep is a bit funky. Aroha mai, but pls stick with us because the episode is a goodie. We know what the issue was, so it won't happen again! Thank you so much for being here and listening, it's blowing our damn minds every time. xoxoxoxo The two podcasts that Charlotte recommends are: - In Bed With The Right - the Natural Birth Movement episode - The Rest is History - the History of Childbirth Follow us on our social media to keep up with the behind the scenes chaos, images that were mentioned in today's topic, meme dumps, episode previews, and ongoing discussions: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dumbsmartmumspodcast/⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dumbsmartmumspod ⁠⁠ If you enjoy our work and would like to koha it, you can buy us a coffee here: ⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/dumbsmartmums⁠⁠ See you in two weeks!!!!
S1 · E2
July 13 · 2 hr 23 min
Is Breastfeeding Biology or Witchcraft? (the 'Breast is Best' Episode)
This episode was sponsored by the absolute babes at CF Creations! If you're in the market for a mirror that is kiwi-manufactured without the mark ups, they're the place. Check out their full range at their website here. Use code DSM for 10% off at check out and THANK US LATER!! xoxo Well, well, well, look who dared to show their faces on the internet again for another episode. We were very nervous to share our opinions, so we thought what better way to do exposure therapy than tackling the 'breast is best' belief! We're so grateful for all the love, and follows, and comments, and reviews, and kind messages we got after the first episode, and we are just so excited to see where DSM goes from here. A huge shout out Dr Beth Shore who helped me with some of the biology details for this episode, go and check out her instagram here. She's the lady with non-judgemental, evidence-based lactation advice, and for that we are so grateful. Also, a very big thank you to my colleagues who helped me gather my thoughts for this episode. I promised not to name you, but I am so grateful for your wisdom. And just so, so thrilled that your patients navigating the minefield that is infant feeding are being carried so beautifully by you guys. Follow us on our social media to keep up with the behind the scenes chaos, images that were mentioned in today's topic, meme dumps, episode previews, and ongoing discussions: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dumbsmartmumspodcast/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dumbsmartmumspod ⁠ If you enjoy our work and would like to koha it, you can buy us a coffee here: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/dumbsmartmums⁠ See you in two weeks!!!!
S1 · E1
June 29 · 1 hr 49 min
Kylie Jenner Makes Us Feel Weird Feelings (the Celebrity Mums Episode)
This episode is proudly sponsored by The Mom Store! Go buy all the things! Thanks for your support, Mom Store team. <3 Well.. Hi there. I (Abbey) have done a terrible job at keeping the communication up with the big changes happening on this feed. So, if you don't follow me on social media and you're like "where is WDYPLT? what the heck is this?" surprise!!!! WDYPLT is dead. RIP. She was loved and great for a time in my life, but turns out when I went back to my job talking to parents about their parenting all day, the last thing I wanted to do was come home and talk to parents about their parenting. WDYPLT is much-treasured in my life, and the episodes will forever live on this feed, but when the idea for Dumb Smart Mums started knocking around between Charlotte and I, I knew it was the right move for me to evolve the pod feed as my life has evolved. I know this is a shock for some people, but stick with me! DSM is gonna be good. Charlotte kicks off our inaugural episode by teaching me about the huge impact that Celebrity Mums actually has on motherhood. Tangents include baby birkin bags, Kate Middleton being a benefits queen, and people really wanting us to regret having kids young. Buckle up, it's informative and goofy! Delivered piping hot to your ears! If you like this pod, could you do us a favour and share it with like 500 of your closest friends? We are eagerly awaiting finding our audience (we know your out there), and we can't wait to find the listeners that get it. So, if that's you and you reckon you've got people who would also get it, whyyyy not send this to them!? Follow us on our social media to keep up with the behind the scenes chaos, episode previews, and ongoing discussions: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dumbsmartmumspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dumbsmartmumspod If you enjoy our work and would like to koha it, you can buy us a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/dumbsmartmums See you in two weeks!!!!
March 16 · 1 hr 7 min
SOLO-SODE! Abbey's SKINNY!
I'm down an organ and ready to paaaaarrrddddyyyyy! Today's solo-sode was born out of the boredom of being home post-surgery. Nothing like your body feeling meh, but your brain moving at one million miles an hour! New things coming soon, watch this space.. Mentioned in this ep: Kiss All the Time Disco Occasionally, Harry Styles Bookety Book Books Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash Work Horse by Caroline Palmer Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Mascara in Dream Pop L'Oreal Paris Faux Brow in Dark Blonde Go To Skin Care Matte Pop Blush in Berry NYX Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Serum in Blush Rush Two Islands Electrolytes and Super Beauty use ABBEY15 for a d/c! My Nail Artist Alaina! Join the Why Do You Chat Like That FB group here! (Don't forget to answer the membership questions or your request will be declined!!) 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, buy my merch, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy Me a Tattoo 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.
March 2 · 1 hr 27 min
Kahurangi Carter (@kahucarter) on Young Motherhood, Two Under Two, Parenting as a Political Act, How Parenting Shaped Her Journey to Government, and Kids Being Their Own Person?
OH, we are so back! An honour to be back in this space for 2026, an even bigger honour for my first guest to be the gorgeous Kahurangi (Kahu) Carter (Ngāti Maniapoto, Tainui). Kahu is the Greens Party MP for Christchurch Central. Not only that, she is a mum of two. She had her first, Freddy (great name), and then 14 months later had Waiata! They are now 18 and 17. We cover so much in this episode, but we do get a lot into the nitty gritty of politics and how the current government is affecting the every day tangible difficulties that parents are facing. I am really proud of this platform, and being able to provide the opportunity for parents to hear who the parents are that are working hard to make this country better for us and our kids. Kahu is one of those people, and I hope you love this episode. You can find Kahu on instagram here and TikTok here. Mentioned in this podcast: Kristy McGuire Aidan Kyrke-Smith Serra Clark 7 Promises Petition My Nail Artist (in case you heard Kahu complimenting my nails and want in on the best nail artist in Tāmaki) Join the Why Do You Chat Like That FB group here! (Don't forget to answer the membership questions or your request will be declined!!) 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, buy my merch, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy Me a Tattoo 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.
January 5 · 59 min
Parenting is Political with Sophie Moskowitz feat. DR HEATHER JOHNSTON (@cradlednz)
Parenting is political - and navigating baby sleep advice is a big part of it! Dr Heather Johnston of Cradled is one of the most qualified people in Aotearoa to help us deconstruct some of the messages that have dominated the world of baby sleep for the last century - and more! Heather brings to this kōrero her years of training and experience as a medical doctor, an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and sleep qualifications from the Possums program specialising in Neuroprotective Developmental Care and from Lyndsey Hookway’s Holistic Sleep Coaching Program. In this episode guest host Sophie Moskowitz (@imperfectparents.nz) dives deep into the subject of baby sleep with Heather, exploring Heather’s own personal parenting and professional journeys. They look at the pressure on parents to sleep train and the social, cultural and political systems that have created an environment where so many parents are feeling more confused and overwhelmed than ever. We hope you find value, comfort and reassurance in this episode and come away remembering that there is no “one right way” of doing things. You can work with Heather 1:1 with online appointments, or access sleep workshops for various ages on her website. She also sells merch and a few feeding products. You can access Heather's work via her website here and her instagram here. If you’re in Auckland and want access to in-person support where we bust myths and normalise parenting experiences, you can join an Imperfect Parents antenatal course, postnatal support group or playgroup. Sophie’s Imperfect Parents website is here her instagram is here and her tiktok is here. Follow me (Abbey) on socials, buy my merch, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy merch 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.
Dec 22, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
How Elf on the Shelf and the Kardashians Stole Christmas | A HOLIDAY BONUS EPISODE WITH CHARLOTTE KELLS ROBERTSON (@phdmamanz)
Ho, ho, ho MEEEEERRY CHRISTMAS! What better way to celebrate than to reflect on motherhood, the mental load, and ways that modern motherhood has been made more difficult by a few cultural events. We'd like to thank Maintenance Phase for their beautiful format of podcast episode. We are big, big fans! If you would like to keep up with Charlotte and the cool things she's doing her instagram is here. Check the link in her bio for access to some amazing lectures on motherhood! I have devoured them this year. Modern motherhood is wild, y'all. If you're a mum and you're reading this, we're right there with ya and we love ya. Follow me on socials, buy my merch, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy merch 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.
Dec 15, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
SOLO-SODE! Abbey's Reflections on a Year Postpartum, Birth Trauma, Recovery, Growth, One to Two, Refluxy Babies, Starting the Pod, Finding Yourself, and Juggling Balls Jokes
WELL, I'M ALREADY FEELING A PRE-EMPTIVE VULNERABILITY HANGOVER. Be kind with me. Hold me gently. I'm giving you my feelings here, look after them. I hope that this episode is one you are interested in, let me know if it is and you'd like more! If you are in the early days of parenthood, I see you, you're great, and I'm rooting for you! Take some time to be proud of yourself. We have one more bonus episode coming out pre-Chrissy, but this is the last main episode for the year! Feel free to go back and BINGE over the break teeeheeee. Resources mentioned in this episode: Werry Workforce Online Training Somatic Body Worker Claire Eccleston Join the Why Do You Chat Like That FB group here! (Don't forget to answer the membership questions or your request will be declined!!) 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, buy my merch, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy merch 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.
Dec 1, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min
Lydia Tuaiti (@ifoundlydia) on Being 'Lydia', Stepping into Stepparenthood, Running for Mental Health, HG, PND, Prioritising Culture, and Actually Breathing Properly
DECEMBER! DECK THE HALLS! LISTEN TO THIS GEM OF A HUMAN BEING! Lydia Tuaiti (@ifoundlydia) is the coolest. She's fun, she's a girls girl, she is reflective, and self-aware, and all-round just the coolest. I am so honoured that she was happy to sit down with me and talk about her experience of parenthood (including stepparenthood). This is a perspective I have wanted to share on the podcast for a long time, but I wanted to make sure I was being careful with all parties involved. Lydia is the most respectful, caring, considered lady and I love the way she talks about her role in her family. You can find her instagram here and her tiktok here! She is one of my favourite follows on the internet, so please go show her some love! Tell her we sent you! There will be one more main episode, and probably one more Parenting is Political episode, before the end of the year. The rest will be funnnnnny/silly/solo/a bit about me episodes! I hope that you like those episodes too. I guess we'll find out! Join the Why Do You Chat Like That FB group here! (Don't forget to answer the membership questions or your request will be declined!!) 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, buy my merch, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy merch 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.
Nov 24, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
Parenting is Political with Sophie Moskowitz feat. GEORGE PARKER!!
In this Parenting is Political episode, Sophie sits down to kōrero with Dr George Parker (they/them) for a conversation about why representation and inclusion matter in healthcare and social services - for all whānau but especially for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. George talks us through their journey from midwifery, to advocacy mahi with Women's Health Action, and then into academic research as they discovered gaps in the available data. We discuss the difference that safe, inclusive, whānau-centred care can make on people's wellbeing. George shares their knowledge and experience so generously and, in our opinion, this should be essential listening for anyone working in the perinatal health and support space. George also mentions the publishing house Flamingo Rampant, who published their children's book "Bell's Knock Knock Birthday". If you are a parent of a child aged 18 and under, and identify as LGBTQIA+, please consider filling our the Inclusion Through Difference survey here. Where to find Sophie/her work: Instagram Website TikTok Follow me on socials, buy my merch, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy merch 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.
Nov 17, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Di McHardy (@_mamas_meals) on Resilience, Not Being Type A or B, 2 Under 2, a Postpartum Career Crisis, and the Love of Cooking
And so the tradition of having wonderful conversations with wonderful people continues! Di McHardy (who you probably already follow @_mamas_meals) is just the kindest, coolest, most easy-going lady. I will never get sick of speaking to parents who have seen the need for a new resource and created it themselves. Di has done that this year by self-publishing her cookbook 'Family Cooking'. You can see Di's work at her website, here! Family Cooking would be such a great Christmas present if you're looking for one for someone in your life. I say it in the episode, but I am cooking adverse, and I have loved looking through this book and have done a shop to try out some recipes (watch this space - I'll keep you updated). This episode was actually just lovely to record. I felt like I was talking to someone I have known for years and years! I am so lucky that this is (kind of) my job. Thank you for your ongoing support. PLEASE VOTE FOR US FOR LISTENER'S CHOICE AWARD AT THE NZ PODCAST AWARDS 2025!!! Click here! Join the Why Do You Chat Like That FB group here! (Don't forget to answer the membership questions or your request will be declined!!) 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, buy my merch, or koha my work! Instagram TikTok Substack YouTube Buy merch 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.
Nov 3, 2025 · 47 min
Marama Davidson (@maramadavidson) on Being a Mum of Six, Navigating Work and Parenthood, Having Activist Parents, and Unconditional Love "Warts and All"
Nope, I cannot believe it. This simply cannot be real life. The Marama Davidson sat down on this lil old pod to speak with me about her parenting journey. As much as I want to shower Marama with praise and adoration, Marama is the first person to point out that she is as human as the rest of us. So I will suppress my natural instinct to rattle off compliments and instead opt to thank her so much for the vulnerability, generosity, and humanness that she imbued into our conversation. We know her as the badass co-leader of the Greens, but she is also a mum and a Grandmother and those are two roles that she cares so much about. I loved hearing her humanness. PLEASE VOTE FOR US FOR LISTENER'S CHOICE AWARD AT THE NZ PODCAST AWARDS 2025!!! Click here! Join the Why Do You Chat Like That FB group here! (Don't forget to answer the membership questions or your request will be declined!!) 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.
Oct 20, 2025 · 31 min
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.
Oct 13, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
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.
Oct 6, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
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.
Sep 29, 2025 · 47 min
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.

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