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 …
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Podcasts can make even the most mundane household task more interesting! The growth in podcasting is quite amazing, with so many new podcasts being published daily. I seem to be always subscribing …
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 …
this family life episode 9 : on enjoying parenting and working
In this interview I talk to Sophie who works part time, some of which is from home. Sophie has a senior role in a government organisation and while it has its challenges …
this family life episode 8 : on parenting a child with a learning difference
This episode features Anne who lives in Melbourne with her husband and two children; a daughter aged 6 and son aged 11. Anne’s son was diagnosed in 2014 with print disability dyslexia …
this family life episode 7 : on single parenting
This episode features Catherine who lives in Melbourne with her two children; a daughter aged 10 and son aged 12. Catherine is a single parent who works full time outside of the …
this family life episode 6 : on loving your work and family life
In this episode I chat with Claire who lives in Melbourne with her husband and 2 boys who are aged almost 3 and almost 6. Both Claire and her husband work full …
this family life episode 1 : on maternity leave
I am super excited today to launch the very first episode of this family life. A couple of months ago, I gave a call out on the blog for readers to join …