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Mamamia Podcasts

A weekly look at parenting as it truly is: confusing, exhausting, inspiring, funny, and full of surprises. Join Tegan Natoli and Libby Trickett every Monday as they discuss all the disasters and delights of parenting with a healthy dose of advice from our trusted experts.

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Episodes

“I Would Never Let My Kids Do What I Did Growing Up”
14-04-2024
“I Would Never Let My Kids Do What I Did Growing Up”
Is the generation of cul de sac kids dying out? In this weeks episode Libby and Tegan discuss their free range childhoods and how its changed now they are parents. Asking the question, is the world changing or is the news just scarier? Plus what age is too young for school camp and who should set the age rules?  And in nails and fails Libby wants to social distance from her son, Tegan wins a raffle and they both discuss dates, prunes and all the things they do for their kids bowel movements.  THE END BITS  Tell us what you really think so we can give you more of what you really want. Fill out this survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers. Subscribe to Mamamia We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at tgm@mamamia.com.au or send a message to the Mamamia Family Instagram. CREDITS: Host: Tegan Natoli & Libby Trickett  Producer: Talissa Bazaz  Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Sassy' Scott's Six Year Journey To Become A Dad
07-04-2024
'Sassy' Scott's Six Year Journey To Become A Dad
On todays very special episode Tegan & Libby sit down with podcast duo 'Sassy' Scott O'Halloran to hear the incredible story of how he became a father. Scott and his brother Luke rose to fame with hilarious prank videos during the pandemic and have turned their humour into a career.  This episode Scott shares the story of how he and his partner Marcus navigated the world of surrogacy, a journey that took six years and cost half a million dollars.  And Uncle Luke the biology nerd goes head to head with his brother to figure out who knows more about babies! Want more from Luke & Scott? Click here.  THE END BITS  Tell us what you really think so we can give you more of what you really want. Fill out this survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers. Subscribe to Mamamia We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at tgm@mamamia.com.au or send a message to the Mamamia Family Instagram. CREDITS: Host: Tegan Natoli & Libby Trickett  Guests: Scott O'Halloran and Luke O’Halloran from the Luke & Sassy Scott Podcast  Producer: Talissa Bazaz  Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Some Dads Need To Do More
31-03-2024
Why Some Dads Need To Do More
Are dads actually contributing more to the day-to-day parenting of their kids? In this episode, Libby and Tegan explore the idea of ‘Dad Culture’ and how the mental load of parenting can and should be split between primary and secondary caregivers. And have you ever noticed your child feeling a bit left out when their siblings have your attention? We chat about how we handle sibling rivalry and help one listener navigate it.  Plus, in this week’s Nails & Fails, Tegan wants to normalise “butt talk” and Libby’s gearing up for a charity event and she needs Tegan’s help. THE END BITS  Tell us what you really think so we can give you more of what you really want. Fill out this survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers. Subscribe to Mamamia We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at tgm@mamamia.com.au or send a message to the Mamamia Family Instagram. CREDITS: Host: Tegan Natoli & Libby Trickett  Producer: Talissa Bazaz  Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Every Parents Least Favourite Phase... "I Can Do It Myself!"
24-03-2024
Every Parents Least Favourite Phase... "I Can Do It Myself!"
What’s been your least favourite phase of parenting? In this episode, Tegan and Libby look back on the stages of parenthood they've experienced so far and agree on one phase in particular being the worst, and it’s not what you’d expect. And if you're exhausted about worrying about every member of you families feelings, same. Libby and Tegan dive into the mental load of parenting 'feelings first'. Plus, Libby had a special guest join her in this episode, and we count that as her nail of the week. THE END BITS  Tell us what you really think so we can give you more of what you really want. Fill out this survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers. Subscribe to Mamamia We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at tgm@mamamia.com.au or send a message to the Mamamia Family Instagram. CREDITS: Host: Tegan Natoli & Libby Trickett  Producer: Talissa Bazaz  Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Have The Difficult Conversations That Keep Your Kids Safe
07-03-2024
How To Have The Difficult Conversations That Keep Your Kids Safe
A heads up: This episode discusses child sexual abuse and may be better to listen to with headphones if little ears are around. As parent we know that conversation with our kids can sometimes go in one ear and out the other, but sometimes there is a conversation so important we need to make sure it sticks.  This episode Tegan Natoli is joined by Triple M Rush Hour Sydney Host and founder of Gotch4Life Gus Worland, who is also the founder of Gotcha For Life, to learn how to talk to your child about their safety, how you can adapt those conversations for any age child and the resources available to help you navigate those chats with confidence. For more information click here. Or listen to this episode of our news podcast The Quicky. THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at tgm@mamamia.com.au  CREDITS: Host: Tegan Natoli & Gus Worland Executive Producers: Talissa Bazaz & Courtney Ammenhauser  Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.