In this episode I have a lovely conversation with Marta. Marta has been a long time reader of the blog and we have exchanged emails, texts, instagram comments, but this was the …
this family life episode 26: on routines and small things
With a 4, 2.5 and 7 month old and working in their business, Kate needs to be organised! Kate had only a couple of weeks off work before returning after their third …
this family life episode 25: on education and diagnosis
I learnt so much from this interview with Shae. Shae lives in Melbourne’s northern suburbs and has three girls aged 11, 9 and 7. Two of her girls have had an Autism …
this family life episode 24: on choosing to take a career break
I love this episode as it is me chatting to one of my best friends in the whole wide world Cath! Cath and I grew up together so have know each other …
this family life episode 23: on choosing to enjoy or endure
Heidi has been reading Planning With Kids for some time and it was an absolute pleasure to chat with her on the podcast. With four kids aged 7, 9, 11 and 14 …
this family life episode 22: on 11 signs that you could be a busy addict
This episode of the podcast is another solo one from me. I share from a post I wrote earlier this year some signs you might recognise in yourself if you are addicted …
this family life episode 21: on making it through a bad day
This is podcast is a solo one from me in response to listeners and readers who wanted to know if I ever have bad days and how do I cope with them. …
this family life episode 20: on mindfully working together
I love chatting to other couples about how they manage the daily chaos of family life. In this podcast I talk to Brooke and Ben, who have two children aged five and …
this family life episode 19: on being a first time mum and running a business
Richenda Vermeulen is the founder of a Melbourne based Digital Strategy Agency & Transformation Consulting, ntegrity. I absolutely loved my conversation with Richenda. We go into some very important issues affecting both …
this family life episode 18: on the joys and challenges of a young family
With three kids aged 5, 3.5 and 1.5 years old, Renae definitely has much to share on the joys and challenges of a young family. With my youngest child now seven I …
this family life episode 17: on teenagers – homework, technology and trust
This is another solo podcast from me in response to listeners who wanted to hear more on how I deal with teenagers in my home. We have nearly three teenagers, our daughter …
this family life episode 16: on supporting a child with an eating disorder
Susan has been reading the blog for sometime so it was such a pleasure to be able to spend time chatting to her about how she manages life with her four kids, …
this family life episode 15: on managing the stuff and slowing down
This is such a lovely interview. Amanda is a Melbourne based mum to three who is home full time. Amanda has a great outlook on parenting, undertanding its demand and the need …
this family life episode 14 : on returning to study and fitting it fitness
Today I talk with a friend who I met at my CrossFit gym, Sally. Sally is a mum to two boys and someone who I find quite inspiring. She has a lovely …
this family life episode 13 : on finding time for creativity in your life
In this episode I interview a long term reader of the blog, Mia. Mia is a Melbourne based mum of two who works part time. Recently Mia made a planned decision to …
this family life episode 12 : where to start getting organised
this family life is back for another season! When I started the podcast I committed to one season and thought I would evaluate after that. I have really enjoyed doing the podcast …
this family life episode 11 : on working as a team with your partner
Well this was a super fun interview to do! It is with my lovely husband Phil. To end season 1 of this family life, I wanted to provide a male perspective on …
this family life episode 10 : on relocating and recovering
Today’s guest is a woman I find incredibly inspiring. Suzy lives in Melbourne with her husband and three primary school aged children. Suzy and her family relocated from Ireland in 2011 and …