Suddenly Senior – For anyone who’s getting old…. or planning to. Angela Catterns and Ian Rogerson have been buddies since the 80s after working together at radio station Double J. Now they’re considered ‘veterans of the industry’ and they’re not sure they like it. Join them and their friends in a no-holds-barred exploration of ageing as they navigate their way through all the glories and indignities of getting old.
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There’s not much else you can do but have a laugh with Amy Gerard. She’ll be the best friend you never knew you needed. Make you feel part of her clique and tackle taboo subjects head on with the same bullshit free filter that we’ve come to love from her on instagram. The wine loving Mum of 3 talks about juggling it all, from spirited children, to sex, friendships, marriage and with a witty sense of humour you will be left smiling (if not laughing hysterically) ear to ear. Follow the show on ...
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Each week host Jim Minns engages in fireside chats with some of Australia’s (and the world’s) best writers, artists, thinkers and decision-makers.
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Episode released weekly or subscribe now to binge all episodes of Inside The Tribe: Apple: Subscribe For Early Access Spotify: Subscribe For Early Access It’s 1996, and a young couple, Mark and Rose, have just returned to Sydney from living overseas. They are in love, with two beautiful kids, but they are at a loose end. One day at a local fair, they come across a Christian sect called the 12 Tribes. The group, who live in seclusion, offer a utopia of love, peace and communal living, beholde ...
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Sensory Seeking Kids And How To Help Them
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24:56Most kids have some sensory habits, from twirling their hair to pinching their private parts. Today on the show, we hear from a mum who's daughter's habits are causing her to pull out her hair, and she wants to know if there's anything she can do. Plus, Amy has a sh*tty fail this week, and Gen's been influenced by Amy to buy some life changing boot…
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When Is The Right Time To Make Big Changes?
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31:39Your kid's life will be full of big changes; some out of their control like when they start school, but some are up to you to decide, like moving from a cot to a bed. So when is the right time to make these big decisions? We answer a question from a mum who is trying to figure this out. Plus, a solution for screen addiction, and Gen's PT win. Email…
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Joanna Maxwell has been the director of the age discrimination team at the Human Rights Commission and is the author of many books including The New Retirement. A passionate advocate for embracing old age she tells us that happiness peaks at the age of 80. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Retirement doesn’t scare Monica Attard because she’s incapable of getting bored. An academic and former foreign correspondent for the ABC she boasts a strange badge of honour; getting banned from Russia. She plans to write another book on the country once she’s unemployed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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It’s been another long nana nap between episodes but a lot has been happening for us. Ange has become a grandparent, and Ian had a heart attack ... in a hospital! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Angela Catterns & Ian Rogerson
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Is Telling Lies Really A Big Deal?
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28:51Most kids like to make up stories at times, but how is the best way to react to their porky pies without shutting them down? Gen has some sound advice for a mum who has a very imaginative child. Plus, Amy's shoelace frustrations and Gen's weekend away....sans children! Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE Order Amy Gerard's b…
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ My Kids Are Just So Loud!
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32:22Most kids have trouble controlling their volume at times, but what do you do if yours are just way too loud! An overstimulated parent gets in touch with Gen and Amy to get some advice. Plus, Gen confesses she's been struggling with mum guilt, and Amy nails some solo parenting. Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE Order Amy Ge…
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ How Do I Handle Accidental Aggression In My Child?
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26:27Gen and Amy have spoken about kids hurting their siblings so many times on this podcast, but what if the aggression is accidental, and your child is trying their best to control it? Plus, Amy's win is an app that has changed her life (or at least her pantry) and Gen receives the unthinkable from her teenage son. Email your voicemail parenting quest…
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ My Daughter Is Being Picked On, What Do I Do?
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32:07Knowing your child is being picked on or bullied has to be one of the hardest parts of parenting, and so is knowing the right thing to tell your kid to do so they can stick up for themselves. Gen and Amy have some sound advice after being in similar positions. Plus, Gen's dog is addicted to carbs, Amy is off the booze, and we discuss screens and ki…
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ My 3 Year Old Won't Stop Hurting My Baby
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41:43One of the most common questions we get at Beyond The Chaos is about older siblings hitting or hurting babies, but the reason why and how to stop it might surprise you. Plus, Gen has a rant about why long school holidays simply don't work, and the card deck that has revolutionised the labour imbalance in her household. Email your voicemail parentin…
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ My Child Prefers Their Dad Over Me
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30:54On this podcast, we often talk about parental preference in regards to when your child is clinging to you, but today we have a dilemma from a mum who's kid only wants to be around their dad. So what do you do when dad's away? Plus we go through our wins and fails leading up to Christmas. This is the last episode of Beyond The Chaos for the year, so…
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Can I Hug My Child If They're Throwing A Tantrum?
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29:13If your child was having a meltdown and wanted a cuddle, what would you do? With so much conflicting information out there, it can be hard to know. Gen and Amy answer a question from a mum who wants to know what to do, plus whether she needs to get on the same page as her husband about feeding her kids different meals. Email your voicemail parentin…
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A Very Big (And Honest) Announcement From Amy
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11:48After three years of the Beyond The Likes podcast, Amy has a big announcement for all her loyal listeners. You can buy AT LAST wine here! ORDER Amy's Book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Contact Amy and check out all her stuff HERE Follow and Subscribe to Amy's other podcast - search for: ⭐️ 'Beyond The Chaos' ⭐️ with Amy Gerard and Gen Muir Produced by D…
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Managing a 'Difficult' Child
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29:10On this episode of Beyond The Chaos, Amy and Gen receive a heartbreaking voicemail from a mum who's at her wit's end with her young daughter. They break down this very common dilemma and what parents can do to look after their child, and themselves. Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself …
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Ask Amate: My Husband Has A Higher Sex Drive Than Me
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44:32Amy + Cate = 'Ask AMATE'! Amy's friend Cate Dodd is back in the studio to answer your burning questions, including what to do if your partner has a higher sex drive, to what they eat in a day, and how to find your style after a baby. Plus, maybe the most unhinged question we've ever gotten on Ask Amate. You can buy AT LAST wine here! ORDER Amy's Bo…
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Grandparents and Boundaries
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38:07How involved are your parents in your kid's lives? Grandparents can be an enormous help, but are setting up boundaries also important? Plus, one kid having a meltdown is bad enough. So how do you handle two (or more)? Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Order Gen Muir's book '…
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How To Start Your Own Fashion Label with Virginie Pepin
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48:15Amy's close friend Virginie Pepin joins her in the studio to break down exactly how she started her clothing label Pfeiffer. They chat about everything from how a piece is designed, to what happens when you fight with your co-founder, to designing a dress that other brands want to rip off. Shop Pfeiffer here You can buy AT LAST wine here! ORDER Amy…
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Preparing For The First Day of School
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28:11This week on Beyond The Chaos, Gen and Amy answer a question about a kid who is very excited for the first day of school. So, what's the problem? Plus, Amy really needs some help with her household, and Gen has some comforting words of wisdom. Email your voicemail parenting question to Gen and Amy HERE Order Amy Gerard's book 'Strap Yourself In' HE…
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We Answer All Your Questions About Bezzle's Boob Reduction
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43:09Amy's bestie Bezzle, aka Lauren Gocker, is back in the studio and as promised, answering all your questions about her recent boob reduction. From how much it cost, to recovery time, to how they re-sized her nipples, nothing is off limits. Follow Lauren on IG here You can buy AT LAST wine here! ORDER Amy's Book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Contact Amy a…
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Preview of a new podcast series is written and researched by Camille Bianchi. They were the town heroes, the people who dominate every sphere and rule every room. But the rot set in when they used their power to groom whole communities and hurt the most vulnerable. How did they go undetected for so long? And why were credible reports buried for so …
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Managing A Messy Child
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33:28This week on Beyond The Chaos, Gen and Amy answer listener dilemmas from two mums at the end of their tether. One has a tornado child that will not clean up after themselves, and the other has a daughter who's tales are getting taller and taller. Plus, is it really a big deal if your kid skips a bath every now and again? Email your voicemail parent…
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A Vent About Parenting From Amy's Wardrobe
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19:01Today Amy is back to recording from her wardrobe, and she has a few complaints about the mental load and balancing parenting during the school holidays. You can buy AT LAST wine here! ORDER Amy's Book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Contact Amy and check out all her stuff HERE Follow and Subscribe to Amy's other podcast - search for: ⭐️ 'Beyond The Chaos'…
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ How To Talk To Your Child About Body Image
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41:59In a BTC first, we speak to a guest this episode, Dr Zali Yager from Embrace Kids! After we got a question a few weeks ago from a parent who's 5 year old was called 'fat', we thought we'd enlist her help about talking to your kids about body image and dealing with unkind words. Plus, we answer a listener dilemma from a mum who's kid won't stop sayi…
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Why Amy Deleted Lisa Off Her Apple Watch and 2025 Plans
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34:35Amy's mate Little Girl Lisa is back! On this episode, they chat about the process behind releasing the At Last rosé, why Amy had to delete Lisa from her Apple Watch for making her feel bad, and (vaguely) what 2025 has in store for Amy. You can buy AT LAST wine here! ORDER Amy's Book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Contact Amy and check out all her stuff H…
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Tackling Stage Fright and Doing Hard Things
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29:16This week, Gen Muir and Amy Gerard answer a listener question from a mum who's daughter is getting stage fright during dance recitals and doesn't know whether to pull her out, plus a parent who's kids prefer her over their dad...and it's driving her nuts. Ask your parenting questions and follow Beyond The Chaos on IG HERE and continue the conversat…
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Neil Perry - Life isn't ending, it's only just starting.
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26:09He’s one of Australia’s most influential chefs and his Rockpool restaurant certainly helped elevate Australia’s culinary reputation globally. Neil Perry has been described as the “ageing Lion King of Australian cuisine” (by Jill Dupleix) but thankfully, for the foodies amongst us, he’s showing no signs of slowing down. See omnystudio.com/listener f…
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At last, it's finally here! Amy has birthed something super special, her very own rosé! At Last is a collaboration with Three Kings Wine and in this episode, Amy takes you through the whole process, from the initial idea to creating the wine and the inspiration behind the label. You can buy AT LAST wine here! ORDER Amy's Book 'Strap Yourself In' HE…
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Dementia is the leading cause of death for Australian women. Unless we find a cure soon it's estimated that 812,500 people will be living with dementia by 2054. But dementia is not inevitable. Professor Ian Hickie from the Brain and Mind Research Institute has a few tips for preventing it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Is My Child Gaslighting Me?
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Making sure your kids are eating healthy is a struggle for almost every parent, especially with so much conflicting information out there. Dr Nick Fuller is a health expert and leading obesity researcher and joins Amy on the podcast to easily break down nutrition for kids, without the tantrums. You can find his book Healthy Parents, Healthy Kids he…
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Lollie Barr - Dementia forces you to live in the moment
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18:32Journalist Lollie Barr made a critical decision when her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease five years ago. Instead of shielding her mum from the world she decided to try and make her mother's life as enjoyable as possible, taking her on daily adventures, creating new memories, and truly live life in the moment. See omnystudio.com/listen…
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She’s been at the helm of some of Australia’s glossiest mastheads (think Cleo, Mode, Elle, Women’s Weekly) and now steers the children’s cancer charity Camp Quality. Despite her remarkable skills Deborah Thomas has still felt the weight of the ‘age ceiling’. But age, she says, has gifted her with patience, empathy and a house full of friends and fa…
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This week author, parent educator and Mum of four boys - Gen Muir - and author, radio host and Mum of three - Amy Gerard - team up to talk about why children physically fight with their siblings, parents and those around them, what to expect and thoughts around what to do when it happens. They answer your questions and share the mess and beauty of …
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✌🏻Ask AMATE is back! Your questions, answered
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44:33Amy + Cate = 'Ask AMATE'! Friends Cate Dodd and Amy are back in the studio to answer your questions, and nothing is off limits. From what to do if you 'screw the crew', to how to make friends as a mum, and keeping your sex drive after kids. ORDER Amy's Book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Contact Amy and check out all her stuff HERE Follow and Subscribe t…
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Simon Darcy - Ageism is rife in the tourism industry
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22:35Baby Boomers did a lot for the travel industry when they kickstarted the ‘backpacking’ movement back in the 60s and 70s. But does the travel industry still welcome Boomers? With higher travel insurance than other age groups, and some hotels actively preventing people over 60 booking rooms, it would seem not. Simon Darcy specialises in inclusive org…
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Jaslyn Hall - Happy, happy, happy ... dead. That's how I roll.
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23:44Retreating to an exotic Caribbean island sounds like a dream retirement plan for many, but for Jaslyn Hall it's a homecoming. Originally born in Barbados, Jaslyn introduced Australians to global beats with her world music show on triple j in the 1990s. Now she wakes at 4.30 every morning to begin her exercise regime, and then gets started on writin…
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Join Amy Gerard and Gen Muir as they delve into the world of highly sensitive or deep-feeling children How do you manage these emotions, and why losing your cool doesn't mean you're losing the battle. Ask your parenting questions and follow Beyond The Chaos on IG HERE and continue the conversation in the Facebook group HERE. Email your voicemail pa…
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As the school holidays draw to a close, join Amy for an unfiltered episode straight from her bedroom. She shares updates on the ongoing renovations, a recent health scare, and a heartfelt reminder to stay vigilant. Tune in for an honest reflection on the challenges life throws our way. ORDER Amy's Book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Contact Amy and check…
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Rachel Ward - It's all about regeneration
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22:40After turning sixty many of us start thinking about how to wind down a little in life and rid ourselves of some of the stresses of full-time work. But actor and director Rachel Ward decided her sixties was the perfect time to launch a new career. She pivoted to farming and is now immersed in the world of regeneration. See omnystudio.com/listener fo…
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Maggie Beer - We need to create aged care “homes", not centres or facilities
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17:32Maggie Beer is a bloody champion! For years she’s been encouraging and teaching Australians how to source and prepare tasty, and healthy, fresh food. Now she’s on a mission – a Big Mission - to improve the food in aged care homes. Thanks Maggie! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Angela Catterns & Ian Rogerson
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ My Son Won't Ask For Help
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34:07In this week's episode Mum of three Amy Gerard and parent educator Gen Muir discuss separation anxiety when one parent is away a lot and how to what to do. when you child wont ask for help . Ask your parenting questions and follow Beyond The Chaos on IG HERE and continue the conversation in the Facebook group HERE. Email your voicemail parenting qu…
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What happens during Peri-Menopause with Producer Mandy
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38:45This week Amy says goodbye to me - producer Mandy - after two and a half years working on this podcast together. I've always hugely admired how Amy delivers a podcast week in and week out, no matter what is happening in her life: sick kids, renovations, book writing, working - she never missed - even if it meant recording from her car, the bed or a…
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ HELP! My 5 Year Old Was Called FAT.
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35:23This week author, parent educator and Mum of four boys - Gen Muir - and author, radio host and Mum of three - Amy Gerard - team up to talk about the difficult and sensitive issue of body image in our kids. They answer your questions and share the mess and beauty of parenthood in this must-listen episode. Gen's Connected Parenting Smoother Siblings …
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Amy Talks to Modern Birth Doula Alice Worthy
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45:11Amy has always wanted to be a birth support person, so she has a million questions for birth doula Alice Worthy. In this episode they chat about myths surrounding doula's and what their role is in the lead up to birth, the birth itself and postpartum care. Alice shares the importance for women to feel supported during birth and gives tips for under…
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ HELP! My Kid Isn't Getting An Award
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45:25This week the amazing parent educator, sharer of knowledge and all round nice human, Gen Muir is flying solo. Her regular co-host - Mum of three Amy Gerard - is unwell and the show must go on! In this episode Gen gives some solid advice about how you can help your child deal with getting things wrong and what to do if they just NEVER get that sport…
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Amy Gets Some Advice About Her Night Time Intrusive Thoughts
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44:36This week Amy calls on the expertise of Cass Dunn, a Clinical and Coaching Psychologist, to discuss why she's having so many scary and intrusive thoughts right before bedtime. They chat about the way our brains go into the 'default mode network' when we're resting and what to do when you just need to fall asleep. Contact Cass, find her books and le…
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ How Do My Partner & I Get on the Same Page with Discipline?
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33:45In this week's episode of Beyond The Chaos, Mum of three Amy and parent educator, Gen put their heads together to answer your questions and share their fails and wins as parents. This week, they answer a curly question that many parents struggle with - How do my partner and I get on the same page when disciplining the kids? Ask your parenting quest…
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Late Night Anxiety and a Welfare Check on the Parents
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31:00This week our Wonder-Mum of three checks in on her parents who have dropped around to see the renovations on their old house. Amy also gets vulnerable and shares how her desire to keep her kids safe is keeping her up at night. ORDER Amy's Book 'Strap Yourself In' HERE Contact Amy and check out all her stuff HERE Follow and Subscribe to Amy's other …
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⭐️ Beyond The Chaos ⭐️ Mother's Day Survival Tool Kit and What to Do if Your Child is Stealing
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30:06In this week's episode Mum of three Amy Gerard and parent educator Gen Muir debrief on the realities of Mother's Day and how to survive it in the future. They discuss your Mother's Day feedback on socials and what you REALLY wanted (hot tip: send this episode to your partner for next year!). Plus, they answer your question on what to do when your c…
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This week Amy chats to Graciemae Sinclair - Big Brother housemate from 2023. They chat about generational differences, how wonderful life can be when you live it authentically. Amy tries to sell Gracie the motherhood dream and we get insider goss as to what it was really like in the Big Brother household. Find Graciemae on Instagram HERE and TikTok…
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