Parenthood

Leonie Akhidenor

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

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S10 · E311
June 24 · 25 min
Melina Sarris & Jono Iaquinto on can we have it all; navigating career after kids
This week I’m joined by Melina Sarris; channel 7 award winning news report and her husband Jono Laquinto to chat all things life behind closed doors. We chat juggling careers whilst parenting 2 young children, staying connected with work while on maternity leave, bounce back pressure, how the couple handle the household responsibilities, career priorities and can we have it all? A big thank you to our episode sponsor Care for Kids; find and compare childcare options today. Care for kids Website: careforkids.com.au Instagram: @careforkidsau Our guests Follow Melina Sarris on Instagram @melinasarris Follow Jonathan Laquinto on Instagram @jono_i 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.
S10 · E310
June 22 · 22 min
👄 REAL TALK - Our survival guide for school holiday travel
If travelling with kids has ever made you question your sanity… this episode is for you 😮‍💨✈️ This Real Talk episode is basically a survival guide for school holiday travel — packing hacks, flight essentials, jet lag, accommodation non-negotiables and the things we NEVER travel without 👀 Also… how many snacks does it actually take to get through a flight with children? Asking for all of us. Thank you – Care for kids & GroTime WIN - Enter our competition on Instagram @parenthoodpod! The winner will receive $2,900 worth of products including the Mia Nursery Bundle valued at $1900 which includes a cot, 3 drawer chest and mattress thanks to GroTime. PLUS a $1,000 Westfield voucher thanks to Care for Kids. For more on Care for kids Instagram: @careforkidsau Website: https://www.careforkids.com.au For more on GroTime Instagram: @grotime Website: https://infagroup.com.au/pages/grotime 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.
S10 · E309
June 17 · 25 min
Dr Joseph Sgroi on fertility, labour, birth & beyond, your questions answered
This week I’m joined by Dr Joseph Sgroi, a leading Melbourne obstetrician, gynaecologist, fertility & IVF specialist. We’re answering all of your questions when it comes to pre-birth, pregnancy and beyond. We delve into when is the right time to seek external support to help fall pregnant, birth plans, induction, why caesarean rates are climbing in Australia, labour myths and everything in between. A big thank you to our episode sponsor Haakaa. Discount code For a limited time receive 10% off at Haakaa using our discount code Parenthood10 valid until 30 June 2026. Check out Haakaa haakaa.co.nz and I’ll pop the details in the show notes. Haakaa Instagram: @haakaanz Website: haakaa.co.nz Our guest Follow Dr Joseph Sgroi @drjosephsgroi 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.
S10 · E308
June 15 · 31 min
Rachel & Jayson Watts on parenting, ambition and life after Yummy Mummies
This week I’m joined by Yummy Mummies star Rachel Watts and her husband real estate guru Jayson to chat all things life behind closed doors. We chat all things parenting styles, teaching our children resilience, juggling demanding careers, real estate tips, travel as a way to reconnect and everything in between. Thank you – iL Tutto Receive 20% off on full priced items at iL Tutto until 16 June 2026. Just type in the discount code parent20 at checkout to save. Head to https://www.iltutto.com.au/ For more on iL Tutto visit Instagram: @iltutto Website: https://www.iltutto.com.au/ Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Rachel Watts on Instagram @rachelxwatts Jayson Watts on Instagram @jaysonwatts 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.
S10 · E307
June 10 · 7 min
Solo ep - Acts of service is my love language – when our roles reversed
Today I'm reflecting on love languages and why mine is acts of service. I only just realised this after a busy work period whereby my husband Jules had to step up and boy wasn't that attractive? I delve into our role reversal, navigating stressful times and the most popular love languages for men and women. Tune in to find out more. 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.
S10 · E306
June 8 · 16 min
👄 REAL TALK - Do you have repeat arguments with your partner too?
In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re discussing arguments with our partners – or specifically repeat ones. Do you ever feel like you’re having a repeat argument? It could be around Feeling unseen/ underappreciated, unequal mental load, different role expectations, lack of communication due to built up resentment? Well if this feels familiar you are not alone. We are spilling the tea on our repeat arguments, burnout, a need to leave the country and more… Thank you – iL Tutto Receive 20% off on full priced items at iL Tutto until 16 June 2026. Just type in the discount code parent20 at checkout to save. Head to https://www.iltutto.com.au/ For more on iL Tutto visit Instagram: @iltutto Website: https://www.iltutto.com.au/ 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.
S10 · E305
June 3 · 9 min
Solo ep - Are we room mates or married?
Does your relationship sometimes feel like you're living with a room mate? Does it ever feel operational. Focused around all the to-dos? Do you find you point score, snap, feel unseen, underappreciated at times? If you do, this is so normal. After kids it can be hard to find time to reconnect. Sometimes micro moments of connection; watching a show together, cooking together, a text or 2 during the day, a quick thank you, a hug can make all the difference. I delve into this and more during this solo episode. Sex episode referenced: Spotify link - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3DmUWZe77O6vtw2I1Ao2gb?si=WDyE20r0SiG0qWY3bIyZeA Apple podcasts link - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/real-talk-how-often-parents-are-having-sex/id1534951122?i=1000755622592 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.
S10 · E304
June 1 · 19 min
Kath Carlin on miscarraige, motherhood and life behind the comedy
This week I sit down with the always hilarious Kath Carlin. We chat all things Kath’s iconic throwback reels, falling pregnant easily for baby number 1 but experiencing multiple miscarriages when trying to conceive baby number 2. What women tell Kath when they sit in her makeup chair, chasing down Von Dutch hats, parenthood now and so much more. Thank you – iL Tutto Receive 20% off on full priced items at iL Tutto until 16 June 2026. Just type in the discount code parent20 at checkout to save. Head to https://www.iltutto.com.au/ For more on iL Tutto visit Instagram: @iltutto Website: https://www.iltutto.com.au/ Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod Kath Carlin on Instagram @kathcarlinmakeup 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.
S10 · E303
May 27 · 8 min
Solo ep - 39 years old and what I’ve learnt about relationships, self-trust, hard work & backing yourself
Today I'm reflecting on my 39 years of life. How have I changed as a person? How I'm setting boundaries, protecting my energy, re-evaluating friendships, respecting myself and backing myself more than ever. Tune in to find out more. 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.
S10 · E302
May 25 · 18 min
👄 REAL TALK - Have your friendships changed since kids?
In this week’s Real Talk episode we’re discussing friendships after having kids. How has our tolerance, energy, motivation for friendships changed? With less time now, can we prioritise as many people in our lives? Are we friends with someone just because we’ve got history with them, or do they really fill up our bucket? Do we make enough time for friends and are we friends for a season, reason or lifetime? We delve into this and more. Thank you – iL Tutto Check out our latest competition (pinned to our Insta grid) to win over $1,698 of iL Tutto products! Competition ends this Friday 29 May 2026 For more on iL Tutto visit.. Instagram: @iltutto Website: https://www.iltutto.com.au/ 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.

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