This Glorious Mess

By: Mamamia Podcasts
  • Summary

  • A weekly look at parenting as it truly is: confusing, exhausting, inspiring, funny, and full of surprises. Join Tegan Natoli and Annaliese Todd every Monday as they discuss all the disasters and delights of parenting with a healthy dose of advice from our trusted experts.

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Episodes
  • Goodbye Mental Load: The AI App Managing Your Family Calendar (So You Don't Have To)
    Mar 2 2025

    Drowning in family scheduling chaos? Finally—a solution that lightens the mental load of family management is only a click away!

    Gether uses AI to transform your scattered reminders into one streamlined calendar. This clever app automatically organises everything, sends timely alerts, and allows sharing with partners and caregivers.

    Gether co-founder Claire Waring is the award-winning is a passionate advocate for women and was quite frankly sick of all the to do lists - so she developed this innovative app for women like you.

    Get Gether Here

    If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.

    We’re listening! Send us a voice message, email us at tgm@mamamia.com.au

    CREDITS:

    Hosts: Tegan Natoli, Annaliese Todd

    Guest: Claire Waring

    Producer: Leeanne Stamps & Thom Lion

    Audio Production: Jacob Round

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    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.

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    29 mins
  • The Castle Was Right: Why Bragging About Your Partner Makes Better Kids
    Feb 23 2025

    Want to know the simple parenting hack that could boost your child's self-worth and strengthen your family bonds? Turns out, bragging about your partner (or co-parent) in front of your kids isn't just sweet - it's science-backed and transformative. Tegan and Annaliese share how "bragging" is best executed in front of our kids - and how this small shift in communication can create major positive changes in your home, whether you're married, divorced, or co-parenting.

    RESOURCES:

    Relationships Australia

    “Parenting After Separation" group workshops: offers tools to improve communication, reduce conflict and make decisions in the best interests of your kids: Here

    Family Relationship Advice Line

    A national telephone service that helps families affected by relationship or separation issues, including information on parenting arrangements after separation: 1800 050 321 or Here

    RelationSpace Online: https://www.relationspaceonline.com.au/

    The Co Parenting Institute: https://thecoparentinginstitute.com.au/

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    If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens.

    We’re listening! Send us a voice message, email us at tgm@mamamia.com.au

    CREDITS:

    Hosts: Tegan Natoli, Annaliese Todd

    Producer: Thom Lion

    Audio Production: Jacob Round

    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/subscribe

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    18 mins
  • Parents Anonymous: Midday Adult Cuddle Time Gets Creative
    Feb 19 2025

    Warning: Contains adult themes and creative problem-solving that might just inspire your own parenting shortcuts!

    On today's show we hear how one parent found a creative cover story for their midday "adult cuddle" time. While another Mum is concerned that the tooth fairy needs a performance review. And what lengths would you go to for 30 minutes of kid free time?

    You can share your best worst parenting stories by leaving us a voice note, email us at tgm@mamamia.com.au or for super shame super anonymous you can pop them in this form.

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    CREDITS:
    Host: Annaliese Todd & Stacey Hicks
    Producer: Leeanne Stamps
    Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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    20 mins

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