Parenting Out Loud

Parenting Out Loud

Your weekly dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want. We break down the latest from the zeitgeist, news cycle and trending MumTok conversations, with smart takes and zero sugar-coating. Sharp, funny, never sanctimonious: if parents are thinking it, we’re talking about it.. Hit play and join the group chat.

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October 17, 2025 38 mins

Spooky season is just about to hit and we’re asking: what’s the point of Halloween, anyway? And are Australians missing one crucial trick about it that could change... everything? Monz unpacks.

Then, Amelia makes a bold claim — some nepo babies are better than others. But why do some rise while others flop, even within the same famous family?

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Your weekend sanity check has arrived. A new episode of Parenting Out Loud is here with all the conversations you need - because if parents are thinking about it, we're talking about it. 

Are you feeling ‘The Squeeze’?  The daily chaos of modern parenting is real. We unpack why you’re feeling maxed out and overwhelmed and talk about whether there’s actually anything you can do about it.

Plus, ...

The kids are at home, the holiday activities are seemingly endless and you probably need a break. So welcome back to the podcast that's not just any parenting podcast. 

On the show today: 

  • You're officially excused from ever attending your child's sport practice. Don't believe us? Just ask the professional soccer player Abby Wambach. 
  • Plus, are you an eldest daughter? Well, so is Taylor Swift and the birth order...
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The school holidays are upon us and Monz, Amelia & Stacey are back to distract you with some Millennial core memories, a flashback to Shania Twain and a playlist that will lift your mood.

On the show this week:

  • Genius or completely unhinged? Do our kids need ‘Social Media Prep School’? We've got thoughts.

Welcome back to Parenting Out Loud where we've got a brand new episode to start your weekend off right.

On the show this week:

  • The rise of the stealth mum. From Margot Robbie's press tour to your work colle...

Welcome to Parenting Out Loud where you can be sure you're kicking off your weekend right.

Monz, Amelia and Stacey are here to unpack the week once more — through the wild, wonderful lens of parenthood.

On the show this week:

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    Excellent news, friends. We're back with another episode of Parenting Out Loud

    • Father’s Day is tomorrow and there's been a distinct shift in its marketing. Amelia unpacks what’s changed and why.
    • Bluey: adorable? Absolutely. But is this the kids' TV show that's also making us feel… bad? Welc...
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    🎉 Guess who's back, back again… 🎉

    You asked. We listened. And now, it’s happening: Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks are officially back — and they’ve brought the one and only Monique Bowley with them. Yep, Monz has returned to the...

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    Welcome to Parenting Out Loud where if parents are thinking about it, we're talking about it.

    On the show today, Jessie Stephens, Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks sit down to tackle;

    • Glam retreats: a cultural necessity for post-partum mums?
    • Why bedtime stories are being put to bed themselves. 
    • How some dads forget their kids names, refuse to change a nappy or fail to RSVP — and why some women let them.
    • And, sleep divo...

    We've got a fresh episode of Parenting Out Loud for you. Because if parents are thinking about it, we're talking about it.

    On the show today, Jessie Stephens, Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks join forces to chat all things including: 

    👩 'I abandoned my family without warning. It was the best thing I ever did.' We dive into the article that went viral on site this week and we have lots of thoughts. 
    🍼 Why more families ...

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    Another week, another Parenting Out Loud episode where if parents are thinking about it, we're talking about it.

    On today's show, Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester are joined by friend of the pod, and Mamamia's Deputy Editor, Stacey Hicks to discuss whether or not kids ruin your adult friendships. 

    Also, to what extent should children's entertainment...

    Should partners (and exes) automatically be each other’s parenting hype squad? We all know relationships are... complex and the answer to this question isn't straightforward — as Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester discover on this week's show. 

    Plus, the Ellen Pompeo quote that made our hosts seriously question if mums can

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    Is the family dinner really just a guilt trip with cutlery?

    One of the most pervasive pieces of parenting advice is making everyone feel bad about themselves. Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester unpack the pressure to sit and eat at a dining table together—even when that table (if you have actually have room for one) is buried under laundry and unopened mail.

    Big news, friends. Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester are bringing a whole new vibe to parenting podcasts with this brand new mini series: Parenting Out Loud. 

    If you're deep in the trenches, Parenting Out Loud will help make your world feel just that little bit bigger with the week's hot topics explored, examined and digested. Because if parents are thinking about it, we're talking about it. 

    On this week's episode, grand...

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