16) Festive Reflections: Parenting and the mental dance of going back home

First off - please excuse the quality! I only got to record this after arriving back from holidays, unpacked, dinner, and kid put in bed! And fireworks - oh man i didn't realise you could hear them on...

31 Dec 20257min

Eva and Angela explore the realities of relationships abroad — cultural differences, distance from support networks, and the emotional labour of parenting internationally. A grounded conversation abou...

30 Dec 202523min

This episode dives into what true compromise really looks like in relationships. Dr. Naomi Gibson shares tools for communication, teamwork, and emotional honesty — helping couples move from tension to...

29 Dec 202537min

Recorded during Men’s Mental Health Week, this episode features two fathers sharing their experiences with NICU stays, ADHD, burnout, and emotional overload. It’s an honest conversation about the real...

28 Dec 202544min

Does pregnancy really make women less capable — or is that a myth? Neuroscientist Dr Elke De Witte breaks down how parenthood reshapes the brain and why “motherbrain” deserves a rethink.Neuroscientist...

27 Dec 202545min

This episode explores the emotional side of raising multilingual children — from guilt and comparison to burnout and fear. Mimi offers gentle, practical guidance to help families build sustainable, fl...

26 Dec 202521min

As holidays approach, parents often carry invisible pressure. This episode explores how to manage expectations, balance rest with responsibility, and approach family holidays with more realism and com...

25 Dec 202530min

Eva and Angela from the Expat Parenting Collective unpack the emotional and cultural challenges of parenting abroad — from isolation and postpartum expectations to setting boundaries with in-laws. Thi...

24 Dec 202526min