I never would have guessed that fellow broadcaster (and best mate) Angus O'Loughlin would become a parent before me. What I did know however, is that he would nail the job. In this chat, we discuss his own journey to fatherhood, and how he carved his own path having not had a father of his own. I loved hearing his 'new dad' perspective, and it was wonderful to find so much common ground in our own journeys - from the sometimes monotonous, to the delightful and downright terrifying. Love you, Gus...
Apr 11, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Ben Abraham is my favourite singer on the planet (apart from Ricky Martin, obvi) and he's also a dear friend, who has just released his second album Friendly Fire This chat is....a big old deep dive. Two friends discussing faith, God, sexuality, spirituality and how wrestling with those things has perhaps left us with truer versions than we had in the first place. Get around Ben's new album, and follow him on the socials here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 24, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Clinical Psychologist, Best Selling Author and International Speaker Dr Shefali Tsabary is today's guest. I've loved and followed her work since I first heard her on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday (Oprah herself claimed that in 25 years of doing the show she’d never head such revolutionary advice) and I adored her book 'The Conscious Parent'. In today's chat we discuss the idea of conscious parenting and what that means. If you feel like you're stuck on a hamster wheel, trying to keep up with insane ...
Mar 21, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Take 5 minutes out of your busy, distraction-filled day to ruminate on something lovely. This short ep is all about a poem I read on instagram that got me thinking. Hopefully it does the same for you. Follow poet Kate Baer on insta to read more of her tasty treats, including her beautiful poem 'Friend Text Thread'. This episode is dedicated to Clarashnia. Love you gals forever x Something got you thinking? Shoot me an email anytime at hello@ash.london x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Mar 16, 2022•6 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Her debut book 'Sad Mum Lady' is as honest an account of new motherhood as you'll ever find. It will also make you laugh a lot. And maybe cry a bit. But mostly you'll just feel less alone and more comfortable acknowledging the sometimes-yuckiness that comes with parenthood. This chat with Ashe at its core is just two gals who became mums having an honest chat about it...which is something we all need more of I reckon. Go buy Ash's book here . Trust me. Join the convo at ash.london x Hosted on Ac...
Mar 15, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 11
There's nothing like old friends who have known and loved you through bad boyfriends and even worse haircuts. Today's guest was my 'buddy' on the first day of year 10. When the school randomly assigned her to look after me, they could never have known we'd be close nearly 20 years later. In recent years, Dimity came head to head with cancer, and did so with an attitude that blew all of us away (but didn't entirely surprise us). In this chat, we get into the nitty of gritty of what to do when you...
Mar 11, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Today I welcome one of my favourite singer songwriters on the planet, Missy Higgins. Ahead of the release of her new mini album 'Total Control' we discuss her own journey of motherhood, and how she's drawn inspiration from the brave women who are speaking up, speaking out and demanding change in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 08, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Phoebe Simmonds is the Melbourne-based founder of The Blow and co-founder of my favourite online store The Memo. We've known eachother for years and I've long-admired her tenacity and drive in the business space. More recently, her personal life has evolved in the same way as her businesses - with exponential growth! Yes...she's having a baby. In this episode we discuss our own journeys with change, adventure and what it's like being the second love of someone's life. You can follow Phoebe here ...
Mar 02, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Whether you know him as Fev, Brendan Fevola or 'that crazy footy player', there's a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to today's guest. Of all the hats he's worn over the years, in this chat we focus on his life as a family man. It's been a wild ride, but our conversation is a great reminder of what's truly important in life at the end of the day. People. The ones we love and share our life with. Even if that means spending more time than he'd like playing barbie dolls... Hosted on Acast...
Feb 28, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In 2015 Tarang Chawla's little sister Nikita lost her life at the hands of her husband. Since her death, Tarang has become a powerful advocate for victim survivor's of domestic abuse and family violence. So how did he turn the immense grief and anger he felt into action? And what can we learn from this story, and countless others like it? Host of the new podcast 'There's No Place Like Home', Tarang draws on his own lived experience to 'pull back the curtain and reveal the nature and impact of do...
Feb 23, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 6
With a lazy 27 million podcast downloads under her belt, 4 albums, a huge tour on the way and a brand new book out...it's hard to believe that Jessie also just gave birth to her third child. It's also hard to believe she could find thirty minutes to squeeze me in! But such is her way. Always down for a chat and a laugh, and ever generous with her warmth and wit, I was once again inspired to live my best life (and mum life) by this incredible woman. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Feb 21, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 5
One of my favourite broadcasters and humans joins me this week to discuss LOTS of things...from ill fated trips to Bali, to awkward celebrity interviews, and his political aspirations. If there was an Alex Dyson fan club, I would join it. But there isn't. So instead...I've got him on the podcast. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 16, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 4
It's referred to as 'breastfeeding's best kept secret'. A condition I didn't know existed until I found myself hit with a sense of crippling dread every time I breastfed my child. One frantic google search and a trip to my OB led me to a diagnosis for a condition that is as common as it is unknown. In this episode I discuss my own experience with 'dysphoric milk ejection reflex' and speak to Alia Macrina Heise who has led the way in researching and educating women on the topic for nearly 20 year...
Feb 15, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 3
You'll know her as 1/3 of Aussie country music royalty The McClymonts, and runner up on the latest season of 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!'. Uncensored, unashamed and an absolute firecracker...hear Brooke's hilarious and honest take on motherhood, identity and life on the road. As for the tampon reference...just listen and hear for yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 14, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In Australia in 2022 we all hold close to the idea that if we need urgent assistance, it is readily available after an emergency phone call. But when Alex's wife Mel experienced a very quick surprise home birth and their baby boy born was unresponsive, a call to triple 0 produced no such help. At the height of Sydney's COVID pandemic - there were no ambulances available. Alex shared their story soon after with an instagram post that went viral, and proved that our health system was not just bend...
Feb 09, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 1
For the final episode of the season I wanted to reflect on the most transformative time of my life - my first few months as a mama. We all dream of being pregnant at the same time as our bestie, and for myself and Violet this became true when three months after she welcomed her son Finn, I welcomed Buddy. While our journeys were as different as we are, many of our struggles and learnings have been the same. Join us as we reflect on the highs and lows of becoming mamas (during a pandemic!!!) in 2...
Dec 20, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 20
These days millions of people subscribe to his content across TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube…but life didn't always look like this for this week's guest Christian Hull. In this chat, I hear how he took the leap from digital producer making content for other people's radio shows…to solidifying himself as ‘talent' and forging a career off his own name and creativity. Lots of heart, lots of LOLs and lots of life lessons await in this week's episode. Love you Christian x See omnystudio.com/...
Dec 08, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Fitness powerhouse Steph Claire Smith always knew she wanted to be a Mum, and this year her baby boy Harvey made that dream come true. But when you've got a business with over 250k members to run and are the face of multiple brands, how do you make it work? This week Steph opens up from her bedroom floor about her latest (and greatest) challenge - motherhood! Join the convo at ash.london Audio production by Dom Evans Research by Maddie Hewson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ...
Dec 06, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 18
My girl Jess is our guest this week, in an episode that shows a side of her you may not have seen. After well over a decade of non-stop work, Jess knew it was time to step off the hamster wheel and get grounded. In this chat you'll hear how she learned to say no, put herself first and make some very tough decisions that ultimately led to a life more aligned with her own happiness. Join the convo at ash.london Audio production by Dom Evans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Host...
Dec 01, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 17
After twelve amazing interviews with twelve amazing mamas, I thought I'd reflect on some of my favourite moments, stories and bits of advice so far. If you haven't had the chance to listen to the entire season - consider this a cheat sheet! Big love to Moana Hope and Isabella Carlstrom, Jamila Rizvi, Tiff Hall, KLP and Emma Isaacs x Join the convo at ash.london Audio production by Dom Evans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Nov 29, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Radio presenter Mitch Churi joins me this week for lots of LOLS and lots of heart. From awkward interviews with famous popstars on Hamilton Island, to accidentally getting outed by a waiter...it's all in here! We may have gone head to head in the radio ratings, but this episode is proof that when the universe wants you to be friends with someone...it'll happen. ENJOY! Join the convo at ash.london Audio production by Dom Evans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. ...
Nov 24, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 15
With a community of over 100 thousand followers, this 'real mamma' has been entertaining and educating me on the 'gram for years. It was a pleasure to sit down with Adele Barbaro and hear about her journey from falling in love on a Contiki tour, to getting married, navigating a career with kids and ultimately launching her own business with two little ones in tow. You can follow Adele here Join the convo at ash.london Audio production by Dom Evans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Nov 22, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 14
As Australia opens up again after nearly two years of uncertainty and intermittent lockdowns, clinical psychologist and all around legend Dr Julie Crabtree joins the show this week to help me answer questions like ‘how do we feel safe again in the world?' and ‘how do we cultivate hope after all of this disappointment and fear?'. I hope you're as inspired by this conversation as I was, and I hope you walk away armed with some practical tools to get back into a life full of wonder. Join the convo ...
Nov 17, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 13
After 15 years in Hollywood with starring roles in The Young and the Restless, Hannah Montana and Pretty Little Liars, Tammin Sursok has returned to Australia with her young family to work on local projects, and give her daughters a taste of relaxed Aussie life. In this episode you'll hear about her experiences in Hollywood (spoiler alert: it's not as glamorous as you think), nearly losing her husband to COVID, and the struggles with self image that she worked through in order to become the stro...
Nov 15, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Real name Polly Harding – this superstar of kiwi radio crossed the ditch in 2018 to take on Melbourne breakfast radio as the ‘PJ' half of KIIS 101.1's brekky show - Jase and PJ. A lot has happened since then - and in this episode we share our experiences of breaking into the industry, finding on air partners we genuinely connected with, falling in love, and ultimately choosing to walk away from the gig…something we both strangely did within months of eachother. At its heart - this chat really is...
Nov 10, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Superstar ‘Sneaky Sound System' front woman Connie Mitchell brings lights, glitter and good times wherever she goes. In this episode Connie shares some hilarious stories from life on the road, performing in hot pants while 9 months pregnant in Europe, and a particularly insane birth story which involves her husband being on stage in Mykonos when she went into labour…and somehow making it home to Sydney just in time to meet his son. Connie has had to work hard to build a life that works for her a...
Nov 08, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 10
She's not a regular Mom, she's a COOL MOM (according to me)! Singer, songwriter, DJ, producer and mama of two Kristy Lee Peters (better known as KLP) joins me this week for one of my favourite chats so far. There aren't that many young mamas in the local music scene, and certainly not many hitting the decks to a crowd of thousands while 9 months pregnant...so she really had to create her own path. This chat will inspire you to model a life that works for you, and stay true to your own needs in t...
Nov 01, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Well this was fun! In this week's episode I go one on one with...my husband! You'll hear how we met, how we conceived (eek), and Adrian opens up about his fears and doubts around fatherhood. Also included is some audio from the operating theatre the moment we met our son. Dare you not to cry. This episode is brought to you by mates at the memo - feel good, expect joy! In celebration of our first 10k downloads, head to my instagram page for your chance to win Buddy's favourite 10 items from the s...
Oct 25, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Jamila Rizvi is an author, CEO, gender equality activist, public speaker and podcast host. But above all else – she is a mother. One who faced an incredibly tough battle with a brain tumour very early on in her own journey of motherhood. In this episode Jam speaks with unfiltered honesty about the doubts she had about motherhood, the tough early days, dealing with her diagnosis while parenting a young child, and ultimately discovering that despite all her achievements – all would pale in compari...
Oct 18, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Senator Larissa Waters is pretty badass...and not just because she's dedicated her life to protecting our most precious resource - the environment. Not many women leave a successful career in law to enter the unforgiving world of politics - especially not with a young child. Larissa made headlines around the world for doing something that new mums find themselves doing multiple times a day. Breastfeeding. The only difference? I do it on the couch...she did it in parliament...while putting forwar...
Oct 11, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 6
