This Glorious Mess

One of our parents is getting FOMO from the school Whatsapp, but why? Another mum is thinking laterally to entertain her kids at home, and what's the difference between dog chocolate and real chocolate? Does it matter? You can share your best worst parenting stories by leaving us a voice note, email us at [email protected] or for super shame super anonymous you can pop them in this form. THE END BITS Gift a Mamamia subscription: Head here to give the best stuff for women. 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. We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list. CREDITS: Host: Annaliese Todd & Stacey Hicks Producer: Thom Lion Audio Producer: Lu Hill 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.

We all know the challenges of being a mum in 2025 are huge. But how are the dads doing? Do you ever look at a man you love and think “what on earth is going on inside your head?” More and more men are struggling to thrive in today’s hectic world, without saying a word about it - and if our partners are not thriving, then we are not thriving. So what can we do? Today we take a peek behind the male façade, with a vulnerable and at times hilarious conversation with Mamamia’s resident dad Thom Lion. Thom reveals the unspoken pressures and emotional challenges facing the Dads of 2025. Plus, we have practical ways to support the men in your lives, some key signs you can look out for, and tips to help create a healthy and functioning family life. SUPPORT SERVICES: Men’s Shed Mensline Australia: 1300 78 99 78 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Movember For Dads Lifeline 13 11 14 THE END BITS CREDITS: Hosts: Tegan Natoli, Annaliese Todd & Thom Lion Producers: Grace Rouvray & Thom Lion Audio Production: Thom Lion Gift a Mamamia subscription: Head here to give the best stuff for women. We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list. 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.

Having one baby is hard. Imagine four! This is the incredible story of Taylah Tudehope-Glachan’s pregnancy and birth with her quadruplets.In Part 1 of Taylah’s tale, she details a roller-coaster fertility struggle; think PCOS, endometriosis and IVF.Plus what it was like discovering her successful transfer had resulted in four babies.You’ll hear about high-risk pregnancy, exactly HOW she fell pregnant with quads, and how she handled her hospitalisation at 24 weeksCan’t wait for part two? You don’t need to! Listen to part two of Taylah’s story here.If you’re a soon-to-be mum of multiples, the Australian Multiple Birth Association is a wonderful resource.Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by one of Australia’s favourite paediatricians, Dr Golly.If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at [email protected] or send us a voice note here.THE END BITS:Support independent women's mediaFollow Diary Of A Birth on InstagramIf you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood.Our parenting podcast is This Glorious Mess.If you’re pregnant, listen to The Delivery Room and Hello Bump.And if you’re trying or preg-curious, Get Me Pregnant and Before The Bump are for you.CREDITS:Host: Ksenija LukichExpert: Dr GollyExecutive Producer: Georgie PageAudio 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.

At this point, you're probably halfway through the school holidays—congrats! As the holidays seem to stretch longer each year, you might find yourself running out of entertainment ideas. Or perhaps you're back at work this week, juggling family life and your professional responsibilities. This episode offers equal parts escapism and practical advice. Sit back, relax (or at least try to), as This Glorious Mess brings you a school holiday survival guide. THE END BITS Gift a Mamamia subscription: Head here to give the best stuff for women. We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list. CREDITS: Host: Tegan Natoli, Annaliese Todd Producer: Grace Rouvray and Thom Lion Audio Producer: Lu Hill 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.