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The Juggling Act

The Juggling Act

kidspot.com.au

Hosted by Kidspot writer and mum-of-two Melissa Wilson, and businesswoman and mum-of-one Jules Robinson, The Juggling Act covers the latest opinions, challenges, expert advice, celebrity interviews, real-life stories plus much more for busy parents. This supportive, informative and totally relatable podcast aims to offer insight and advice for mums and dads to help them navigate their professional and parenting lives, plus the mess in between.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Juggling Act episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Juggling Act for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Juggling Act episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Parenting is a tough gig. But when doctors discovered Melinda Hildebrandt's daughter was deaf at age two and autistic just a couple of years later, things got even harder. Melinda joins us in the studio to share her honest and inspiring story and reveals how writing about her journey, helped her heal. This one's left us a little confused. A woman has lost a friend after inviting a mum and her child on a playdate and failing to foot the bill. So are you coughing up when you organise a catch-up? Plus, the Commonwealth Games are on and we find out if it's got you and your family on the edge of your seat or reaching for the remote. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanks to Melinda Hildebrandt. This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Nina Young. We've got a bit of a favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a review. It only takes a few secs and helps other people discover The Juggling Act. Have you got a story that you think our listeners will want love? We'd like to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial

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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.

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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,

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The Juggling Act - Burnout and hangovers with kids
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04/03/22 • 27 min

In today’s ep we’re chatting with a mum who had to completely change her lifestyle and career after she was hospitalised with severe post-natal depression. Jules opens up about how much she relates to burning the candle at both ends. While her 40th bday celebrations are coming to an end, so they're talking hangovers with kids (not fun).

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The Juggling Act - The real reason Kate Middleton is in hospital
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01/30/24 • 27 min

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.

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The Juggling Act - A crime scene cleaner on her cleaning rules to live by
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01/28/24 • 31 min

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.

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The Juggling Act - The best advice from women on the red carpet this week
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01/25/24 • 20 min

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.

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The Juggling Act - Health checks for mamas

Health checks for mamas

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01/21/24 • 26 min

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.

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The Juggling Act - Dumb things kids do and Rachael Finch on the juggle
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03/17/22 • 21 min

Today we’re chatting with the lovely Rachael Finch about juggling a rapidly growing business and a million extracurricular activities for kids, plus who is the 'boss' in her house! Mel reveals the dumb thing her kids did and we share other hilarious stories from listeners.

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From nappy rash to gastro and the odd lego piece up the nose, the first 12 months of mum life can be pretty stressful. But CPR Kids' Nicole Ovens says we need to learn to trust our instincts. She joins us in the studio to chat common health issues, baby first aid and when to go with your gut. In news this week, one mum has asked the internet for advice on confronting her MIL and we discuss 'man-proofing' your finances. And do you need help keeping the spark alive? Psychotherapist Melissa Ferrari reveals how to maintain a healthy relationship after kids. SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Nicole Ovens and Melissa Ferrari.This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Nina Young.We've got a bit of a favour to ask; we'd love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a review. It only takes a few secs and helps other people discover The Juggling Act.Have you got a story that you think our listeners will want love? We'd like to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Juggling Act have?

The Juggling Act currently has 938 episodes available.

What topics does The Juggling Act cover?

The podcast is about Parenting, Kids & Family and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Juggling Act?

The episode title 'Goodbye for now' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Juggling Act?

The average episode length on The Juggling Act is 23 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Juggling Act released?

Episodes of The Juggling Act are typically released every 2 days.

When was the first episode of The Juggling Act?

The first episode of The Juggling Act was released on Jan 25, 2017.

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