Inner Mamalogue

Inner Mamalogue

Join working mothers; Maretta Ryan, Carmel Rabusin, and Barbara Davidson for an honest discussion about being a parent in today’s climate. Cutting through the bull of Instagram filters, mum-guilt, and sky-high expectations, these ladies share stories, debate hot topics, and have a little fun along the way. Raising kids isn’t easy, but sometimes you’ve just got to laugh. New episodes drop Wednesdays.

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March 14, 2023 48 mins

The mamas were inspired by last week’s pod and wanted to share the books they loved reading with their kids. You’ll recognise some classic titles… and a few that you might be inclined to go shopping for.

Plus... we discuss the technical drama that almost cost us last week’s pod.

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Disney…Dahl…Suess… Not everyone is on board when children’s books get a makeover. Should stories be updated to reflect the current social environment, or should everything be left as the author originally wrote it? Plus... The mamas recall when their kids repeated some ‘grown up’ words that they heard from… somewhere. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We're listening. head to anchor.fm/innermamalogue and leave a voice message CREDITS Host: ...
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February 28, 2023 49 mins

Involved grandparents are an integral part of a child’s life. What elements make a grandparent so great? And what happens when there is conflict?
The mamas reminisce about their grandparents, chat about their parents and in-laws as grandparents and share some advice.

Plus... Barbara shares an update on how her New Year’s resolutions are going.


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February 21, 2023 47 mins

Is screen time a necessary evil? A Blessing? A disaster waiting to happen? 

Probably all of the above. 

The mamas discuss their thoughts on screen time and what parenting looks like in a world where screens are here to stay. 


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February 14, 2023 42 mins

To post or not to post? The mamas discuss the merits and drawbacks of sharing pics of kids online. Is there a way to share and be safe at the same time?

Plus... Barbara is back and she’s been on an ABBA cruise!

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February 7, 2023 48 mins

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In-App ads that hock sham beauty products, IQ tests, and brain age... who are they kidding with this stuff? 

Plus... Maretta's friend poses a question about a name for her unborn child, so the Mamas just have to weigh in.


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February 1, 2023 48 mins

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Back from their busy life - Inner Mamalogue returns, discussing all the topics that busy Mums cover. 


The new year brings a collection of new years resolutions - What are the Mums working towards and are these achievable? 

Plus... Summer Holidays have ended and school is back. How has school changed from our Mum's time and are school uniforms necessary or hurting our student's creativity?

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December 7, 2021 34 mins
This week, the ladies share their top 5 favourite holiday movies. ‘Tis the season to gather ‘round ye olde television set and fire up a feel-good flick for the holidays. There are so many great films that make our hearts grow two sizes bigger, light up our hearts with a thousand twinkling lights or make sure we never feel home alone. Join us as we discuss our faves!
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November 30, 2021 30 mins
This week, the ladies discuss how they are going to manage stress over December and Christmas. It never fails that despite all our good intentions, this time of the year can easily overwhelm the best of us. We chat about how to manage kids, events, family, food, and our sanity.
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November 23, 2021 34 mins
This week, the ladies discuss the benefits and challenges that come with adding a pet to the family. Maretta shares her plan to get revenge on her pranking husband.
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November 16, 2021 37 mins
This week, Maretta, Barbara, and Carmel discuss the age-old debate: Breast Feed or Bottle Feed. The ladies share the positives, negatives, and some personal experiences. Plus hear about Carmel’s new skills in making sushi.
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November 9, 2021 44 mins
This week, the ladies discuss the unsolicited advice that unfortunately comes with being a parent - with parent submissions from social media. Carmel shares an epic kitchen fail. Join Maretta, Barbara, and Carmel. 
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November 2, 2021 38 mins
This week, the ladies talk about the importance of creating and maintaining a work/life balance and Barbara tells us about her go-to karaoke song (who knew BD was so gangsta?) Join the conversation at the Inner Mamalogue socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Twitter: https://Twitter.com/InnerMamalogue
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October 26, 2021 39 mins
This week, the ladies discuss strategies for picky eaters. Maretta asks for advice to get back at her husband for pulling an annoying prank and Barbara and Carmel are NO HELP! Join the conversation at the Inner Mamalogue socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Twitter: https://Twitter.com/InnerMamalogue
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October 19, 2021 37 mins
This week, the ladies discuss getting kids to participate in housekeeping duties. Maretta tells the story of a glitter bomb (a.k.a - ‘craft herpes’) and Carmel shares her worries about snake sightings and missing packages. Join the conversation at the Inner Mamalogue socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Twitter: https://Twitter.com/InnerMamalogue
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September 28, 2021 33 mins
This week, the ladies discuss some of the silly myths and old wives tales they were told when growing up. Carmel recounts her experience with the earthquake in Melbourne earlier in the week, Maretta shares a funny anecdote from Fb, and Barbara rages over green capsicum. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerMamalogue/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/InnerMamalogue
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September 21, 2021 36 mins
This week, the ladies explore how to talk about the complexities of diversity with kids. Barbara tries to get a friend on MAFS, Maretta gets geared up to deal with a pantry pest. Join the conversation at the Inner Mamalogue socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Twitter: https://Twitter.com/InnerMamalogue
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September 14, 2021 33 mins
This week, the ladies discuss self-care in a pandemic. Carmel’s son has a birthday, Maretta is having a battle with her husband and Barbara comes back from a holiday to join us for the episode. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerMamalogue/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/InnerMamalogue
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September 7, 2021 34 mins
Lying to Children This week, the ladies explore the reasons and morality behind lying to our kids. Plus Barbara and Carmel are baking up a storm and Maretta’s son takes his lunch into his own hands.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerMamalogue/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/InnerMamalogue
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August 31, 2021 41 mins
This week, Carmel’s son catches a… mouse?, Barbara attends a virtual wedding, and Maretta shares the story of her son’s battle with cancer. If you want to learn more about what Redkite does to support families dealing with cancer or make a donation, visit their website here: www.redkite.org.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innermamaloguepod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerMamalogue/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/Inner...
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