The Juggling Act

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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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Introducing: Mum Club

The first rule of Mum Club is: everyone is welcome. Messy mum bun encouraged and leave your judgement at the door... Join Emily Blatchford and Leah Goulis twice a week for advice, laughs, and moments that will make you say HARD RELATE. Follow Mum Club in your podcast app https://link.chtbl.com/mumclub so you don't miss a thing. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3m
Mar 05
Goodbye for now

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.  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 https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au?lang=en Pre-order Mel's book, , here. https://www.thenile.com.au/books/mel-wilson/parenting-in-progress/9781460763766?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA29auBhBxEiwAnKcSqo7eiq58nG_tSdajH_XD23i-xW6kXeoL4AQ0X24XWurKqbpJMcWcChoCWBUQAvD_BwE  Pre-order Jules' book, , here https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Ask-Jules/Jules-Robinson/9781761108570.  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

36m
Mar 03
The magic of being bored

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 https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au?lang=en Pre-order Mel's book, , here. https://www.thenile.com.au/books/mel-wilson/parenting-in-progress/9781460763766?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA29auBhBxEiwAnKcSqo7eiq58nG_tSdajH_XD23i-xW6kXeoL4AQ0X24XWurKqbpJMcWcChoCWBUQAvD_BwE  Pre-order Jules' book, , here https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Ask-Jules/Jules-Robinson/9781761108570.  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27m
Feb 29
Anna Heinrich on transitioning from one child to two

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 https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au?lang=en Pre-order Mel's book, , here. https://www.thenile.com.au/books/mel-wilson/parenting-in-progress/9781460763766?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA29auBhBxEiwAnKcSqo7eiq58nG_tSdajH_XD23i-xW6kXeoL4AQ0X24XWurKqbpJMcWcChoCWBUQAvD_BwE  Pre-order Jules' book, , here https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Ask-Jules/Jules-Robinson/9781761108570.  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33m
Feb 27
The power of movement for mamas

Mel and Jules are chatting to a mum about the moment she realised what she needed to do to completely turn her life 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.au https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au?lang=en Pre-order Mel's book, , here. https://www.thenile.com.au/books/mel-wilson/parenting-in-progress/9781460763766?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA29auBhBxEiwAnKcSqo7eiq58nG_tSdajH_XD23i-xW6kXeoL4AQ0X24XWurKqbpJMcWcChoCWBUQAvD_BwE  Pre-order Jules' book, , here https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Ask-Jules/Jules-Robinson/9781761108570.  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23m
Feb 25
Prioritising self-care as a parent

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 https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au?lang=en Pre-order Mel's book, , here. https://www.thenile.com.au/books/mel-wilson/parenting-in-progress/9781460763766?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA29auBhBxEiwAnKcSqo7eiq58nG_tSdajH_XD23i-xW6kXeoL4AQ0X24XWurKqbpJMcWcChoCWBUQAvD_BwE  Pre-order Jules' book, , here https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Ask-Jules/Jules-Robinson/9781761108570.  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22m
Feb 22
The Taylor Swift takeover + some very exciting news

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.au https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au?lang=en See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25m
Feb 20
How to be a more connected parent

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.au https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au?lang=en See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24m
Feb 18
The crazy things we do for love and how to check in on your relationship

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.au https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au?lang=en See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18m
Feb 15
Pink, school lunches and the grandparent method

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.au https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au?lang=en See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29m
Feb 13
The end of mummy wine time

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.au https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au?lang=en See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29m
Feb 11
UTIs, reality shows and the laws around photographing children

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.au https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au?lang=en See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22m
Feb 08
'Voluntary' school contributions and parent-teacher night

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.au https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au?lang=en See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30m
Feb 06
Talitha Cummins on making a career change at 40 years old

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. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29m
Feb 04
Postpartum hormones and all of the first birthdays

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.au https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au?lang=en See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22m
Feb 01
The real reason Kate Middleton is in hospital

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.au https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au?lang=en See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27m
Jan 30
A crime scene cleaner on her cleaning rules to live by

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.au https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au?lang=en See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31m
Jan 28
The best advice from women on the red carpet this week

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.au https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au?lang=en See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20m
Jan 25
A parent’s worst fear and the worst flight ever

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.au https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au?lang=en See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28m
Jan 23
Health checks for mamas

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.au https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au?lang=en See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26m
Jan 21
How to save almost $1000 in two hours

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.au https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au?lang=en See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25m
Jan 18
Gummy mummies and tackling the toddler tantrum

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.au https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au?lang=en See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25m
Jan 16
How a rare genetic diagnosis changed this dad's life

We all know the battle of getting a baby to feed and sleep, but for dad-of-two Patrick Tangye, they've been 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.au https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au?lang=en See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26m
Jan 14
Allowances, Pink and keeping kids safe over summer

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.au https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au?lang=en See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20m
Jan 11
New years' resolutions and all the Golden Globes gossip

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.au https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au?lang=en See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26m
Jan 09
Dad chat special with Andrew Daddo, Sean Szeps and Joe Wicks

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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

52m
Jan 07
Raising resilient kids special with authors Jess Sanders, Scott Stuart and Lauren Thompson

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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

39m
Jan 04
Celebrity parent special with Katie Ritchie, Turia Pitt and Candice Warner

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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

53m
Dec 31, 2023
Parenting expert special with Maggie Dent, Justin Coulson and Michelle Mitchell

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 https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

44m
Dec 28, 2023
Faye James on perimenopause and how to manage it

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.au https://www.tiktok.com/@kidspot.com.au?lang=en See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24m
Dec 24, 2023