The Parenting Couch
Join Rachel Chappell and Sarah Levett on The Parenting Couch, where we discuss the big issues facing Mums across Australia. We share our experiences and advice about navigating the ever-changing parenting challenges, and are joined by experts, celebrities and parents too. Listen to feel more connected & supported, while having a laugh about what parenting is really like.
Brought to you by North Shore Mums.
Episodes
91 episodes
The Next Chapter: Rachel’s Breast Cancer Battle
For our final episode of 2024, we had envisioned something festive and cheerful to set the tone for a fun Christmas season.However, life had other plans. On November 18, 2024, our host, Rachel Chappell, was diagnosed with Stage 2 Breast ...
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35:43
Talk the Talk: Understanding Language Milestones for Kids, with Jules Tushuizen
This week, we’re diving into speech and language development with the incredible Jules Tushuizen, an experienced Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist.Jules shares her wealth of experience to help parents navigate their child's ...
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39:29
Household Harmony: How to share the Domestic Load without losing your mind, with Cherie Marriott
So many mums are stressed with juggling kids, work and the bulk of the domestic load. The creep can be gradual and suddenly it seems like we’re ‘doing everything’. This can lead to feelings of bitterness and resentment – and now we’re bickering...
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50:16
Stop the Bully: Proven Strategies to Empower Your Child, with Dr Justin Coulson
In this powerful episode, we dive into one of the hardest challenges facing kids and parents today: bullying. Joined by leading parenting expert Justin Coulson, we uncover what’s really at the heart of bullying behaviours, how they impact young...
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Starting ‘Big’ School: How to make the transition smooth and stress-free, with Gen Muir
In today’s episode, we sit down with Gen Muir, a renowned parenting expert, to discuss one of the biggest milestones in a child’s life — the transition to 'big' school. If you're preparing to send your little one off to kindergarten, this episo...
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43:58
Foster Care: Busting the myths
If you could be a part-time foster carer and make a real difference in a young person’s life, would you do it? With flexible care options like fostering for just a week or the occasional weekend, and an urgent need for carers in Sydney, ...
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40:15
No Bad Kids, Just Big Emotions: A Fresh Look at Childhood Behaviour, with Billy Garvey
Welcome to today’s episode, where we’ll dive deep into the world of child mental health— a more pressing issue than ever. Did you know that 1 in 7 children aged 4 to 17 meet the clinical criteria for a mental illness ove...
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43:10
Back to Work: Navigating the 'new normal' after baby, with Lauren Perrett
Today, we’re tackling the tricky topic of returning to work after having kids. It’s one that most mums need to consider, and it’s never an easy decision. Whilst some mums are happy to return to work or have to return for financial reasons, othe...
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32:43
Family Wellness: Tips for a Healthier, Happier Family with Dr Nick Fuller
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Nick Fuller, a leading expert in the field of childhood nutrition and author of the new book "Healthy Parents, Healthy Kids". We dive deep into the essentials of creating a healthy, happy home enviro...
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37:37
Digital Harmony: Realistic Screen Time Strategies for Families, with Gen Muir
In a world where screens are everywhere, it can be challenging to find the right balance for our children. In today’s episode of The Parenting Couch, we chat with Parenting Educator Gen Muir to help us navigate this ...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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34:55
Kid-Approved Lunchboxes: Tasty and Nutritious Ideas, with Suzanne Burke from bodysaysyay!
As parents, we all know the daily struggle of preparing a nutritious lunchbox... that our kids will actually eat. If you're in need of a little mid-year inspiration, we've called in the expert!In this episode, we dive into the art of cr...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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36:28
Escape the Exhaustion: Expert Tips to Overcome Parental Burnout, with Carryn Masluk
Are you running on empty? Juggling a hundred things at once? And it seems there is no end in sight? Parental Burnout is real! Psychologist Dr Carryn Masluk breaks down what is happening to women, and how you can get help.
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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39:33
Perimenopause: How to optimise your health & wellbeing, with Susie Burrell
In this episode of The Parenting Couch, we delve into the important topic of nutrition during perimenopause. We’re joined by Susie Burrell, one of Australia’s leading dietitians, with extensive experience in women's health and nutri...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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42:16
School Can't: Strategies to support your child, with Dr Catherine Kizana
Does your child suffer from 'School Can't'?School Can’t… also known as school refusal, school phobia, school avoidance or school anxiety, is a condition where a child or teenager refuses to attend school or experiences ex...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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41:21
Unlocking Academic Achievement: Supporting your teen's High School journey, with Ki Yan Baldwin from Kalibrate-Ed
Got a teenager at high school? Want to support them to reach their personal goals?Ki Yan Baldwin is an education strategist and Founder of Kalibrate Education. In this episode, we shares many practical tips about how to help your...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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41:44
How to Thrive in Motherhood, with Tara Darlington
Is it possible to ‘thrive’ in motherhood? Tara Darlington from Empowering Motherhood believes that it is… and shares her wisdom about how to make that a reality! In this episode, Tara shares:How to integrate ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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39:27
The biggest mistakes parents make (and how to avoid them!), with Dr Justin Coulson
We all want to be the best parents we can for our kids... but nobody is perfect, and we can always learn new tips to help our kids thrive! From setting high expectations and comparing our kids to others, to being a little bit "too" gentle in ou...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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42:38
Cyber Safety: How to protect your child from online predators, with Jen Hoey
Online predators hide in all corners of the internet… and it’s more important than ever to understand the risks, how to reduce harm and what to do if you suspect something isn’t right. We chat with Jen Hoey, Parent Cyber...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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36:30
Party Girl to Sober Mum: Victoria Vanstone's journey to Sobriety
Victoria Vanstone is the creator and host of the hugely popular Sober Awkward podcast. Her new memoir A Thousand Wasted Sundays is an unashamedly warts and all look at modern day drinking culture, its impact on mental health and one mothers jou...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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41:51
Take a breath: Vaping in children, with LifeEd Lisa Woodward
Vapes, e-cigarettes, stigs, pods… they go by many names and they pose a health risk to our young people.Would your Year 5 or 6 child know what to do if a vape was offered to them? Would they understand the dangers? Would...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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38:08
How to build Healthy Habits with Dr Gina Cleo
Want to create lasting positive habits so that you can live the lifestyle you've always wanted? We sit down with the inspiring Dr. Gina Cleo to understand the power of habits - and how we can use them to propel our lives forward.Dr. Gin...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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33:15
Expert Baby Sleep Tips from Sleep Consultant, Catherine Thompson
Are you struggling with getting your baby or toddler to sleep? Or simply want to learn some tips about how to make the process easier? We chat to Baby Sleep Consultant for her expert tips about how to get more sleep for baby... and for YOU! Plu...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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28:49
How to raise kids without bribes, threats & punishments... with Stephanie Pinto
Want to learn how to raise your kids without bribes, threats and punishment? Emotional Intelligence Coach Stephanie Pinto, shares how you can replace this style of parenting with something much more respectful, productive and compassionate. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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42:01
Self-care tips for mums, with Jillian Coughlan from The Spa Rooms
Are you feeling a little frazzled after a busy festive season? If 'self-care' has been at the bottom of your 'to do' list recently, it's time to change that. We chat with local spa owner, Jillian Coughlan, to find out some super simple w...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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40:06
Tips for starting high school, with Claire Eaton
Is your child starting high school soon? Make the transition from primary to high school a smooth one. This podcast interview with Youth Mindset Coach, Claire Eaton, is packed with invaluable tips for both parents and students to help th...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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37:43