The Juggling Act

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In the spirit of putting something down to pick something up, Mel and Jules have made the tough decision to say goodbye to The Juggling Act - at least for the time being.  They also spoke with the brilliant Sarah Susak about her health battle, how it's changed her parenting and the role that Vedic meditation has played in her life. You can find out more about Sarah via her Instagram or her website.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au Pre-order Mel's book, Parenting In Progress, here.  Pre-order Jules' book, Ask Jules, here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about the shocking question a journalist asked Andie MacDowell about aging, ‘quiet power’ and the reason why our kids struggle with boredom. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au Pre-order Mel's book, Parenting In Progress, here.  Pre-order Jules' book, Ask Jules, here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s first Bachelor couple Anna Heinrich and Tim Robards are about to have their second baby any day now. So how are they finding the impending jump from one to two?  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au Pre-order Mel's book, Parenting In Progress, here.  Pre-order Jules' book, Ask Jules, here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mel and Jules are chatting to a mum about the moment she realised what she needed to do to completely turn her life around. And Jules talks about her big news - she's having a baby! Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au Pre-order Mel's book, Parenting In Progress, here.  Pre-order Jules' book, Ask Jules, here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules chat about Adele's work-life balance, the new Wicked trailer and how to crush me time. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au Pre-order Mel's book, Parenting In Progress, here.  Pre-order Jules' book, Ask Jules, here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about the insane way Taylor Swift is dominating the news cycle at the moment. They also chat to the lovely Sheila and Tyson of Big Miracles, who are celebrating some very exciting news... Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parenting expert and mum-of-four Gen Muir is helping parents deal with all the weird, frustrating, sad, rage-inducing and just plain “ugh!” moments of looking after young kids.  She joins Mel and Jules in the studio to talk about the biggest challenges for modern parents, and how we can reframe the way we look at connection with our kids. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules break down a new parenting rule that is doing the rounds on TikTok, how couples can check in with one another amid all the chaos, and the craziest things they've done in the name of love.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about all things Super Bowl, grandparent boot camp and the restorative power of having time out from your family. And, of course, they're bringing you all the tea from Pink! Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Sarah Rusbatch wrote an article sharing her journey with alcohol, she didn’t expect to be inundated with messages from mum who said she could have been writing about them. The mum of two had developed what she describes as 'a dysfunctional relationship with alcohol', and decided to cut alcohol from her life in early 2019 and has never looked back.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about whether there should be laws around paparazzi snapping photos of children and the new research that might change the lives of people suffering chronic UTIs,  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are joined by the lovely Cam; they're talking about the Grammys, the scary new nicotine product that's just as bad as vapes, and how a parent-teacher conference can send you into a spiral.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talitha Cummins had a succesful TV career spanning twenty years. But last year, she made a huge career pivot and took on something totally different. She joins Mel and Jules in the studio to talk about how she went from television to diamonds, the challenges of starting a business with young children and why she wouldn't change it for the world. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about the reason one mum gets to upset thinking about her daughter’s first birthday and the first Aussie woman to visit every country. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are diving into the Oscars buzz, unpacking the media circus surround Kate Middleton's 'planned surgery' and talking about the bizarre reason an American Airlines flight was forced to turn around.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If there’s one person who knows how to clean, it’s crime scene cleaner and mum of five, Kellie Polaschek. From unattended deaths to hoarder home, Kellie is the matriarch her family’s crime scene cleaning business - and now she’s sharing the most common areas where cleaning crimes are committed in our homes.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are dissecting some of the incredible advice given by women on the red carpet this week; Viola Davis, Kate Winslet and Meryl Streep are three very wise women! They also unpack the poisoned cheesecake in New York City that could be the plot of a Netflix drama. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules have lots to catch you up on: missed flights, allergies, karate... It's all happening! They also dive into the dangers of spoilt children and the magic of sharing your location. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mum Carolyn Tate thought she was too healthy and too busy to worry about some niggling health concerns, but ignoring them could have cost her her life… On this episode of The Juggling Act, she joins Mel and Jules to talk about why mums need to put themselves first, particularly when it comes to getting regular health checks. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are talking about all the sneaky ways they've cut costs going into the new year. They also unpack the 'still face mum' experiment and chat about how tricky it can get to make time for intimacy when you have kids.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are talking about Kaley Cuoco’s disastrous plane trip, toddler tantrums that go too far and the things you need to be aware of when it comes to keeping your kids safe at the playground. They also explain the rise of the ‘gummy mummy’. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know the battle of getting a baby to feed and sleep, but for dad-of-two Patrick Tangye, that's become even more complicated. He joins Mel and Jules in the studio to discuss the reality of his six-month-old's rare genetic condition, and how he goes about parenting his two kids amid such an unexpected diagnosis. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about the school holidays, and all the challenges that come with keeping your children safe throughout the season.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to 2024! On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting all things New Year, unpacking the trends for 2024 and diving into all the goss from the Golden Globes. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this summer series episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules look back on our chats with some of our favourite dads, Andrew Daddo, Sean Szeps and Joe Wicks. We're talking about the value of grandmothers, the drive to be a good dad and what they wish they knew back in the newborn days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this summer series episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules look back on our chats with Australian authors who are helping us raise kind, resilient, inclusive kids. This one is a must listen for any parent looking for tips to help prepare their children for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this summer series episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules look back on our chats with some of Australia's favourite celebrity mums, Kate Ritchie, Turia Pitt and Candice Warner to chat about taking a break, bucket lists and protecting your children from the spotlight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this summer series episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules look back on our chats with some of Australia's most valued parenting experts, Maggie Dent, Justin Coulson and Michelle Mitchell. They chat raising girls and tweens and take a deep dive into the various parenting styles.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faye James is a nutritionist and author, and her latest book The Menopause Diet is packed with recipes and tricks for managing menopause. She joins Mel and Jules on The Juggling Act to chat about how we can better battle through this tricky time. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Kidspot Editor Emily Blatchford is with us to share the stories that have everyone chatting this week.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules chat about the annual pilgrimage for Santa photos, as well as the tweens who are already spruiking anti-aging skincare routines on TikTok. They're also joined by trend forecaster Michael McQueen to talk about the magic tricks you can use to change your children's minds. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the past decade, Dr Golly has become the go-to paediatrician when it comes to unsettled babies and poor sleep thanks to his holistic approach which involves empowering the whole family. On this episode of The Juggling Act, we pick his brain about tackling those first four weeks of a baby's life - particularly when you're doing it for the first time. He gives us all the secrets, from how we can learn to trust our gut to a dad's secret weapon when it comes to settling a newborn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kidspot Lifestyle Editor Leah Goulis is joining Mel and Cam in the studio today to talk about everything parents are getting worked up over this week. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel is joined by the fabulous Cam while Jules is on the high seas... This week they're talking about lost luggage, security blankets and the Christmas car park disaster that nearly ended a marriage.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melissa Tkautz was a star on E Street at just 16 years of age, before becoming a pop star in the early 90s. She’s now a mum of four approaching her 50th birthday, has appeared on shows like The Real Housewives of Sydney and SAS Australia - and now, she's joining Mel and Jules on The Juggling Act! Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kidspot Lifestyle Editor Leah Goulis is joining Mel and Jules in the studio today to talk about the biggest stories for parents this week. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about how far they'd be willing to go for their children, the ultimate list of reasons to have kids (and they're hilarious), and how parental controls can help our children navigate the scary world of online gaming. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For mums out there juggling a 9 to 5 alongside parenting, it can feel impossible to really nail both jobs. But Sam Sutherland might just have all the answers, after conducting extensive research into all of the challenges that working mums face and sketching out a pathway to something resembling balance. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kidspot Lifestyle Editor Leah Goulis is joining Jules and Cam in the studio today to talk about everything getting people hot and bothered online. This week they're chatting about the Robbie Williams documentary, one expert opinion on the danger of high-fives and why marriage is on the decline. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Jules is joined by her husband Cam to chat about everything from their thoughts on "aging gracefully" to how out-of-control school leavers are getting on the Gold Coast. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On todays episode, Jules packs her martyrdom aside to ask Cam if he forgot their anniversary, Mel reads her kids outrageous Santa lists and a mum opens up about being diagnosed with ADHD ask an adult.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kidspot Editor Emily Blatchford joins Mel and Jules in the studio to chat about the best stories on Kidspot this week. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules chat to the brilliant Jess Duffin about how it 'takes a village' to juggle kids and a career as a professional athlete.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anyone who has tried to run a business and not suck at parenting will now how incredibly stressful it is. But Kate Toon might just have all the answers... Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au And don't forget to vote for The Juggling Act at the Australian Podcast Awards - every vote counts 🩷See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kidspot Lifestyle Editor Leah Goulis joins Mel and Jules to talk about all the stories trending this week. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au And don't forget to vote for The Juggling Act at the Australian Podcast Awards - every vote counts 🩷See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, the wonderful Rebecca Ray joins us in the studio to chat about how we can navigate dealing with difficult people (especially when those people are your kids).  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au And don't forget to vote for The Juggling Act at the Australian Podcast Awards - every vote counts 🩷See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are joined by Hollie Azzopardi to talk about the reality of being a people pleaser (especially if you're a mum), and how you can make space for yourself amid the chaos.  Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au And don't forget to vote for The Juggling Act at the Australian Podcast Awards - every vote counts 🩷See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kidspot Editor Emily Blatchford joins Mel and Jules in the studio to chat about the best stories on Kidspot this week. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au And don't forget to vote for The Juggling Act at the Australian Podcast Awards - every vote counts 🩷See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules unpack social media phenomenon Hannah Neeleman (of Ballerina Farm) and they chat to Steph Pase, the queen of organisation and your new idol. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook group and share your thoughts!  Want to see more of Mel and Jules? You can find them on TikTok via @kidspot.com.au And don't forget to vote for The Juggling Act at the Australian Podcast Awards - every vote counts 🩷See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.