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In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with @Annabel Karmel MBE, the world's best-selling children's cookbook author, entrepreneur, and one of the most influential voices in child nutrition.
Annabel shares the deeply personal story that changed her life forever. After the heartbreaking loss of her baby daughter, Natasha, she transformed unimaginable grief into a mission that has helped millions of families around the world feed their children with confidence. Today, her books have sold more than 5 million copies, and her advice has shaped the way parents approach baby nutrition, toddler meals, fussy eating, and healthy family food.
In this inspiring conversation, Donna and Annabel discuss:
Annabel's journey from devastating loss to global impactThe story behind her best-selling children's cookbooksPractical tips for raising healthy eatersHow to manage fussy eaters without mealtime battlesBaby nutrition and introducing nutritious foods with confidenceHealthy toddler meals for busy familiesWhy food habits developed in early childhood matterBuilding a successful business while raising a familyFinding purpose through life's greatest challengesWhether you're navigating starting solids, struggling with a picky eater, looking for healthy toddler meal ideas, or simply wanting to raise confident, healthy kids, this episode is packed with practical parenting wisdom and heartfelt inspiration.
Follow Annabel Karmel MBE:
Website: https://www.annabelkarmel.com/
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What if raising emotionally resilient children begins with transforming ourselves first?
In this episode of Parenting Collective Podcast, Conscious Parenting Coach Donna Moala explores the power of mindfulness, emotional awareness, and conscious parenting with special guests Mayra Clay, author of The Boy and the Pink Light, and Marc Krusin.
Mayra and Marc are meditation teachers with The Bright Path Ishayas and independent publishers through BookPath, where they share books and tools designed to support emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and conscious living.
Together, Donna, Mayra, and Marc discuss how conscious parenting can help parents:
✨ Understand their child’s emotions instead of simply reacting to behaviour
✨ Build stronger emotional connections with their children
✨ Regulate their own nervous system during challenging parenting moments
✨ Break generational patterns and create healthier family relationships
✨ Support children in developing mindfulness, self-awareness, and emotional resilience
Parenting is not about being perfect. It’s about becoming more present, aware, and connected, learning how our own emotions, beliefs, and reactions influence the way we show up for our children.
Through meditation, mindfulness, and conscious awareness, parents can create a calmer home environment and help children feel safe, understood, and emotionally supported.
If you’re a parent wanting to raise confident, emotionally healthy children while growing alongside them, this conversation is for you.
Follow Mayra Clay:
Website: http://mayraclay.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayrasclayb/
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Website: https://www.marckrusin.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marckrusin
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Exercises on The Pink Light Technique: https://www.thebrightpath.com/en/exercises/#pink-light
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Are you a working parent struggling to balance career, family life, and your own wellbeing?
You are not alone.
In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with workplace and family wellbeing expert Dr Rosina McAlpine to explore the hidden crisis facing working parents today: burnout, stress, mental load, and the impossible pressure to "do it all."
With more families than ever relying on two working parents, many mums and dads are finding themselves overwhelmed by work demands, school commitments, childcare responsibilities, sporting schedules, technology challenges, and the emotional labour of modern parenting.
In this episode, you will learn:
✔ Why modern parenting feels harder than ever
✔ The real causes of parental burnout and stress
✔ Why work-life balance feels impossible for many families
✔ How workplace culture impacts family wellbeing
✔ Practical strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve family life
✔ What employers can do to better support working parents
✔ How parents can create healthier boundaries between work and home
✔ Why supporting parents benefits workplaces, businesses, and society as a whole
Dr Rosina McAlpine is an internationally recognised researcher, speaker, and founder of Win Win Parenting, helping organisations create family-friendly workplaces that support both employees and business success.
Whether you are a working mum, working dad, business owner, HR leader, manager, or parent navigating the challenges of modern family life, this conversation will give you practical insights, validation, and hope.
👇 We would love to hear from you in the comments:
What is your biggest challenge as a working parent right now?
Follow Dr. Rosina McAlpine
Website: https://www.drrosina.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrosina/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drrosina
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrosinamcalpine/
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School refusal. Anxiety. Bullying. Neurodiversity. If your child is struggling in traditional school, this conversation may give you hope.
In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, I sit down with Alexander Cork from Crimson Global Academy (CGA) to talk about online schooling, accidental homeschooling, and why more families are exploring flexible education options for children with ADHD, anxiety, school refusal, and other neurodiverse needs.
As a parent and conscious parenting coach, I know how heartbreaking it can be when your child is unhappy at school. We discuss why forcing children through an environment that isn’t working can make things worse, and how alternative education pathways can provide the circuit breaker some families desperately need.
In this conversation, we cover:
✨ Online schooling for neurodiverse children
✨ ADHD, anxiety and school refusal
✨ Bullying and mental health in schools
✨ Why more families are becoming "accidental homeschoolers"
✨ Supporting children with depression and social anxiety
✨ How online education can help gifted and neurodiverse learners
✨ The importance of finding the right educational fit for your child
✨ Why social connection doesn't have to come only from school
If you are a parent navigating school struggles, anxiety, ADHD, autism, bullying, or homeschooling, I hope this episode reminds you that there are options and that you are not alone.
💛 Subscribe to Parenting Collective for weekly conversations that help parents create calmer homes and stronger connections.
Follow Alexander Cork:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-cork/
Email: [email protected]
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Website: https://www.crimsonglobalacademy.school/au/
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What if the same patterns and cycles showing up in your relationships aren’t the problem, but an invitation to understand what is under them and work towards healing.
In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Donna Moala is joined by two incredible women she is fortunate to call both colleagues and dear friends: Lauren Dry, founder of RISE, and Lieve De Lint, psychologist, educator, and head coach based in Belgium.
Together, the three of them support people around the world inside RISE, helping individuals and couples navigate relationship challenges, heal old wounds, strengthen connection, and create healthier patterns for themselves and their families.
In this episode, they explore:
✨ How to break toxic and unconscious relationship patterns
✨ What it means to build a conscious relationship
✨ Nervous system awareness and why it matters in love and parenting
✨ Parts work and understanding the different parts of ourselves
✨ Healing childhood and generational patterns
✨ Showing up with greater awareness, intention, and authenticity
✨ The connection between conscious relationships and conscious parenting
✨ How healing ourselves can transform our marriages, families, and livesThis conversation is filled with wisdom, compassion, and lived experience. Whether you're navigating challenges with your partner, working on yourself, or simply wanting deeper and more connected relationships, this episode offers hope and practical insights for the journey.
If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a message! ❤️
Follow Lauren Dry:
Website: https://riseintoregulation.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Lauren-Dry-The-Connection-Catalyst-100082896336695/
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Youtube: www.youtube.com/@The.Connection.Catalyst
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What happens when two passionate educators combine music, movement, storytelling and play to help kids learn?
In this beautiful conversation, Donna Moala sits down with Sarah and Manny Kechayas, educators, musicians, and the creators behind Pevan & Sarah, to talk about how they went from primary school teaching and working out of their garage to becoming one of Australia’s most loved educational children’s brands.
Together, they share the inspiring story behind Pevan the Tiger, why music and movement are so powerful for children’s learning (especially neurodiverse kids), and how their educational platform is helping teachers and families connect learning with joy.
Donna absolutely loved this conversation, diving into conscious parenting, child development, neurodiversity, emotional connection, and the importance of making learning fun for kids.
Plus, exciting news! Pevan & Sarah are officially coming to ABC Kids and ABC iView, bringing their joyful educational music and content to even more Aussie families.
If you are a parent, educator, teacher, or simply passionate about helping children thrive through play-based learning, this episode is for you.
✨ Topics We Cover:
Learning through music and movementNeurodiversity and educationConscious parentingSupporting school-aged childrenEducational songs and phonicsThe story behind Pevan the TigerFrom teachers to children’s entertainersABC Kids & ABC iView launch🎙️Watch o listen now and discover why so many Aussie kids are falling in love with learning through Pevan & Sarah.
Follow Pevan and Sarah:
Website: https://www.pevanandsarah.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pevanandsarah
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pevanandsarah
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@pevansarahmusic2008
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If you are a parent wondering whether @Roblox is safe for kids, this conversation is a must watch.
In this episode, Donna Moala sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Roblox’s Global Head of Parental Advocacy, to unpack Roblox’s biggest child safety update yet, including the launch of Roblox Kids (ages 5–8) and Roblox Select (ages 9–15).
Australia is the FIRST country to receive these new safety features, designed to help parents confidently navigate the digital world with their children.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome Back Elizabeth
00:16 Why Roblox Safety Matters
01:51 May 19 Launch Overview
02:36 Roblox Kids Ages 5-8
03:45 Ratings Chat And Controls
05:01 Roblox Select Ages 9-15
05:56 Digital Conscious Parenting
11:32 Age Checks And Defaults
16:06 Vetting Developers Content
17:53 Community Feedback Next Steps
18:43 Australia First Wrap Up
This is a balanced, honest conversation about raising children in the digital age, without fear, shame, or panic.
Whether you are parenting toddlers, tweens, or teens, this episode will help you better understand:
✔️ Roblox safety
✔️ Screen time boundaries
✔️ Online gaming safety
✔️ Social media and technology for kids
✔️ Conscious digital parenting
🎙 Hosted by Donna Moala
Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Global Head of Parental Advocacy at @roblox
Listen Part 1: Roblox Safety and Parenting with Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1733060/episodes/18961061
🎙️If this conversation helped you, subscribe, share with another parent, and join us as we continue navigating modern parenting together.
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/roblox
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Website: https://www.digitalparentingcoach.com/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigiParentCoach
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If your child is hitting, yelling, refusing, or melting down, this conversation will completely shift how you see their behavior.
In Part 2 of this powerful episode, parenting expert Gen Muir, founder of @connectedparentingau joins Donna Moala to break down what’s really going on beneath “bad behaviour” and why boundaries are not about control, but safety.
You’ll learn:
Why anger is often a “bodyguard” for deeper emotionsThe biggest misconception about gentle parentingHow to set firm boundaries without punishmentWhat to do in real moments of hitting, biting, and escalationWhy neurodiverse and strong-willed kids need more connection, not lessSimple language shifts that instantly de-escalate your childThis episode is practical, honest, and deeply reassuring for modern parents trying to do things differently.
Because your child isn’t trying to be difficult.
They are having a hard time.Follow Gen Muir:
Website: https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-muir-31841733/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectedparentinggenmuir
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/connectedparentingau/
Buy the book: Little People Big Feelings by Gen Muir: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761560743/
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Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when you know the kind of parent you want to be, but at the moment, your reactions do not match.
In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna Moala sits down with Connected Parenting founder and expert @GenMuir to unpack what’s really happening beneath challenging behaviour, for both kids and parents.
Together, they explore:
– Why even the most self-aware parents can become dysregulated and even loose their temper
– How your own childhood generational patterns shows up in parenting
– The difference between authoritarian vs authoritative parenting
– What to do when your child is melting down, hitting, or pushing boundaries
– How to stay calm, connected, and in control (even when it’s hard)
– Why connection before correction, is the key to raising resilient kids
Gen shares real-life parenting moments (including her infamous “fork throwing” story), practical tools you can actually use, and a refreshing, honest take, you don’t have to get it right all the time, 30% is enough.
If you have ever felt triggered, overwhelmed, or unsure how to respond to your child’s behaviour, this conversation will leave you feeling understood and equipped.
✨ Because it’s not about being a perfect parent, it’s about being a connected one.
Follow Gen Muir:
Website: https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-muir-31841733/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectedparentinggenmuir
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/connectedparentingau/
Buy the book: Little People Big Feelings by Gen Muir: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761560743/
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Parenting today isn’t just busy, it is overwhelming.
In this episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with Georgie Dent, CEO of @theparenthood, to explore why modern parenting feels harder than ever before.
From parenting burnout and mental load to the rising cost of living, lack of support, and unrealistic expectations, this conversation dives deep into the real pressures families are facing right now.
If you are a parent feeling exhausted, stretched thin, or like you are constantly “on” you are not alone. This episode explains why parenting feels this hard and what actually needs to change to better support families.
What you will learn in this episode:
Why parenting is more stressful in today’s worldThe impact of cost of living on families and parentsWhat “mental load” really means in parentingHow parenting burnout shows up (and why it’s rising)Why you can’t fix everything for your childrenThe reality of raising kids while working full-timeWhy systemic support for parents mattersWho this is for:
Overwhelmed mums and dadsWorking parents juggling career and familyParents of toddlers, teens, or multiple childrenAnyone feeling burnt out, anxious, or stretched in parentingFollow Georgie Dent:
Website: https://www.theparenthood.org.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiedent/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheParenthoodProject/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparenthood/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/the_parenthood
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theparenthood
Join The Parenthood: https://www.theparenthood.org.au/join
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In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Global Head of Parental Advocacy at @roblox, to unpack one of the biggest concerns modern parents face, keeping kids safe online without fear-based parenting.
With over 15 years in digital safety, Dr. Elizabeth shares what’s really happening behind the scenes at Roblox, from advanced AI moderation and facial age estimation to parental controls designed to empower families, not overwhelm them.
If you have ever worried about:
Is Roblox safe for kids?How do I manage gaming during school holidays?What are the best parental controls for online games?How can I guide my child without constant monitoring?This episode is for you.
We dive into:
✨ How Roblox is creating safer, age appropriate gaming experiences
✨ The truth about online safety vs media fear
✨ Practical digital parenting strategies that actually work
✨ Why “connection before correction” matters more than ever
✨ How to build trust so your child comes to you (not hides things)This is not about banning screens or controlling every move, it’s about becoming a digital guardian your child trusts.
Whether you are parenting young kids, tweens, or teens, this conversation will leave you feeling more confident, informed, and empowered in today’s digital world.
Follow Roblox:
Website: https://www.roblox.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/roblox/
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/roblox
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Website: https://www.digitalparentingcoach.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmilovidov/
I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au. I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat
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Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when you are exhausted, triggered and trying not to yell.
In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala, a Certified Sleep Specialist & Conscious Parenting Coach sits down with Dominique Fletcher (@heldbydominique) a nurturing coach that supports women with overwhelmed souls, to help them explore how nervous system regulation changes everything in parenting.
If you have ever:
• Felt rage bubbling under the surface
• Tried to “fix” everything for your child
• Felt guilty after losing it
• Been stuck in people pleasing or perfectionism
• Wondered why your child triggers you so deeply
This conversation will shift your perspective.
⏱️ Chapter Stamps
00:00 Meet Dominique Fletcher
00:56 Why Nervous System Matters
02:35 Stress and Parenting Regulation
03:31 Dom Joins the Podcast
04:59 Perfectionism and Compassion
08:52 Rest Before Fixing
11:09 Tools Need Consistency
16:00 Body Memory and Triggers
20:58 Modeling Over Fixing
22:19 Giving Kids Space
24:41 Fear of Losing the Bond
25:19 Building a Parenting Circle
25:40 Regulation Tools in Crisis
27:28 Pause and Name the Trigger
28:59 Discharging Anger Safely
31:43 Grounding and Movement Resets
33:25 Somatics and Body Wisdom
35:41 Rupture Repair and Ownership
38:07 Sharing Your Story with Kids
41:49 Offerings and How to Work Together
43:41 Kindness Joy and Closing
This isn’t about being a perfect parent.
It’s about becoming a regulated one.
When you learn to calm your nervous system, you stop parenting from survival mode and start parenting with awareness, connection and compassion.
Follow Dominique Fletcher:
Website: https://dominique-fletcher.mykajabi.com/workwithdom
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dominique.beddard
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heldbydominique
Youtube: www.youtube.com/@heldbydominique
Regulate to Rise: Personalised Pathway Call: https://calendly.com/heldbydominique/regulate-to-rise-connection-call?month=2026-03
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⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses teen self-harm and suicidal thoughts.
Teen mental health is in crisis. Many parents feel overwhelmed and unsure how to respond when their teen is struggling with self-harm, suicidal ideation, anxiety, or intense emotions.
On this episode of The Parenting Collective Podcast, Donna speaks with licensed therapist and author Katie K. May, who works with high-risk teens and their families.
They explore:
Why teens self-harmThe real function of self-destructive behaviorWhat “big emotions” actually meanHow validation calms the nervous systemThe difference between emotion and behaviorSetting boundaries without losing connectionBreaking generational parenting patternsBecoming a safe place for your teenIf your teen is dealing with depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, or suicidal thoughts, this conversation will help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface—and how to respond in ways that build trust, safety, and resilience.
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Why This Matters
01:17 Meet Katie
03:48 Hidden Anxiety
05:19 Fire Feelers
07:43 Decode Behavior
09:36 Validation
10:56 Good-Enough Parenting
12:57 Break Cycles
15:11 Trust the Data
16:47 Self-Harm
17:47 Emotion vs Behavior
18:21 Nature + Nurture
19:34 Invalidation
20:32 Repair
22:06 Boundaries + Connection
24:43 Letting Go
27:23 Parenting Grief
28:16 ResourcesIf you or your teen is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services or a suicide prevention hotline in your country.
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⚠️ Trigger Warning:
This episode includes discussion of mental health, depression, suicidal ideation and coming out. Please listen with care.
In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with her daughter Eloise for an honest mother–daughter conversation about mental health, sexuality, identity and conscious parenting.
Eloise shares her lived experience with ADHD, anxiety, severe depression, suicidal ideation, and the challenges of growing up feeling different. Together, Donna and Eloise discuss the journey of realising she is gay, coming out during high school, masking, people, pleasing, and the fear of being judged, even within a loving family.
This episode explores:
Teen mental health and suicidal ideationADHD, anxiety, and depression in adolescentsComing out as LGBTQ+ and navigating identityThe impact of masking and people-pleasingHow conscious parenting supports connection and healingParental adjustment, grief, and inner workCreating safety for children to be their authentic selvesDonna reflects on how parenting through mental health crises required letting go of control, fear, and societal expectations and how conscious parenting helped the family stay connected through the hardest years.
Eloise speaks openly about finding self-acceptance, building supportive friendships, and learning to trust herself after years of hiding who she was.
⏱️ Chapter Stamps
00:00 Introduction to a Pivotal Life Moment
00:30 Struggles with Mental Health
01:05 Realizing and Embracing Sexuality
02:35 Coming Out Stories and Family Reactions
04:46 Navigating Relationships and Acceptance
07:11 Family Dynamics and Support
12:05 Parental Reflections and Adjustments
23:05 Embracing Authenticity and Happiness
23:42 Parental Reflection and Growth
24:13 Navigating Family Dynamics
25:02 Adjusting to New Relationships
29:06 Conscious Parenting Insights
33:54 Advice for LGBTQ+ Youth and Parents
37:43 Reflecting on Personal Growth
42:02 The Importance of Support Systems
45:58 Final Thoughts and Resources
If you are a parent feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to support your child, this episode offers hope, insight, and reassurance, healing is possible.
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**Content note:**
This episode includes discussions around ADHD, anxiety, mental health, and emetophobia. Please listen with care.
This episode is deeply personal — and one of the most meaningful conversations I’ve ever recorded.
In Through My Eyes, Through Yours, I sit down with my daughter for an honest mother–daughter conversation about growing up with ADHD, anxiety, and feeling different in a world that doesn’t always understand neurodivergent kids.
We talk openly about the parts of childhood and adolescence that often go unseen:
- Being labelled “the easy child” and the pressure that comes with it
- Staying back in pre-primary and how that shaped confidence
- Growing up neurodivergent and learning to mask to fit in
- ADHD, anxiety, emetophobia, and mental health
- High school, friendships, exclusion, and identity
- Medication, self-advocacy, and removing shame
- What helped, what hurt, and what we wish we’d known sooner
⏱️ Chapter Stamps
00:00 – Why this mother–daughter conversation matters
02:05 – Growing up “the easy child” and what went unseen
05:10 – Staying back in pre-primary and early feelings of being different
08:45 – When ADHD and anxiety started to show up
12:30 – Masking, fitting in, and learning how to cope
16:40 – School, friendships, and the pain of exclusion
21:15 – Emetophobia and anxiety explained
25:50 – Mental health, medication, and removing the shame
30:40 – What helped the most during the hardest years
35:20 – What we wish we had known sooner
39:10 – A message to parents in the thick of it
42:30 – A message to kids and teens who feel different
45:00 – Final reflections: love, resilience, and hope
This isn’t a conversation about perfect parenting.
It’s about listening, learning, repairing, and loving our kids exactly as they are.
If you’re parenting a child who feels different…
If you’re navigating ADHD or anxiety with your child or teen…
Or if you’re a young person who needs to know they’re not broken —
You are not alone. And neither is your child.
💛 There is another side — and this episode speaks to it honestly.
🎙️ Subscribe to the Parenting Collective Podcast for more conversations on conscious parenting, emotional regulation, sleep, and wellbeing.
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What if your child’s behaviour isn’t the real problem?
In this powerful conversation, Donna Moala is joined by Dr. Shefali (@doctorshefali), clinical psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of the Conscious Parenting movement, to explain why behaviour management alone doesn’t work, and what actually creates lasting change in families.
Together, they unpack:
What conscious parenting really means (and what it doesn’t)
Why behaviour is a signal, not the issue
How parents unknowingly project their own childhood wounds
Why connection, not control, builds resilient kids
How to become your child’s outer nervous system
Why it’s never too late to repair or strengthen your relationship with your child
📌 This episode is especially powerful for parents of strong-willed children, teens, and parents who feel like traditional parenting advice just isn’t working anymore.
Dr. Shefali also shares insights from her upcoming work on raising Gen Z and Gen Alpha children in a digitally overwhelmed world, and what parents need to do differently now.
🎤 Dr. Shefali is coming to Australia (Sydney & Melbourne). Details, tickets, and resources are linked below.
Follow Dr. Shefali:
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Dr. Shefali Australia Tour 2026!
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How? Just write "Donna" in the application, and use this code - DONNA500.
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Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or guilty every time you try to say “NO”?
Burnout does not happen overnight, it is built through years of people pleasing, overgiving and ignoring our own needs.
In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with mindset coach @annmanifis to unpack the real reason so many women struggle to set boundaries and why learning to say “NO” is essential for emotional wellbeing, leadership and sustainable success.
With over 25 years in the corporate world, Ann shares practical insights on burnout recovery, self worth and how women can stop running on empty without feeling selfish or guilty. This conversation is for working mums, leaders and women who are ready to protect their energy and reclaim their peace.
✨ In this episode, we explore:
Why burnout is so common among women
The emotional roots of people pleasing
How to say “NO” without guilt or fear
Boundaries at work, home and in relationships
Why rest is productive, not lazy
Work-life balance vs. work-life integration
🎧 Whether you are navigating motherhood, leadership, or personal overwhelm, this episode will help you slow down, reconnect to your worth and break the burnout cycle for good.
💡 Learn more about the Leadership Reset Call with Ann Manifis: https://calendly.com/manifisann/leadership_reset_call_with_ann_manifis?month=2025-12
💬 Comment below, what’s one thing you need to say “no” to right now?
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In this episode, I am thrilled to speak to Jenny Brown from the Parent Hope Project @parenthopeproject about why “fixing” our kids doesn’t work and the powerful shift that actually brings calm, connection and hope back into the home. Working with Parents closely to change generational patterns that just are not working.
Parenting a pre-teen / teen with anxiety, big emotions or constant overwhelm can feel frightening, confusing and incredibly lonely.
Together, they unpack:
✨ Why teens spiral into anxiety or big reactions
✨ The hidden patterns that keep families stuck
✨ How parents can support without overcontrolling or rescuing
✨ What to do when your teen shuts down or blows up
✨ The simple changes that help teens grow confidence + resilience
✨ How you can stay grounded when everything feels chaotic
This is the conversation every overwhelmed or worried parent needs. You are not alone. You are not failing. And there is a way forward.
Listen now and take the first step toward a calmer, more connected home. 🤍
You can work 1:1 with Jenny and her team with parent therapy The Family Systems Institute or purchase her books or workshops.
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In this heartfelt chat, Donna sits down with learning specialist Emily Fogg from Wise Owl Education to unpack what life is really like raising and supporting our beautiful neuro-spicy kiddos.
From ADHD and dyslexia to school refusal, big emotions, and the endless battle of bedtime we dive into why our kids struggle, how their brains work, and what actually helps them thrive.
Emily shares her experience as a former teacher who now supports children with reading difficulties, dyslexia, ADHD and more. We talk about the power of decodable books, routine, movement, emotional regulation and how sleep (yes, even for ADHD kids!) affects behaviour, learning and school success.
If you're a tired mum trying to hold it all together, this episode will make you feel seen, supported and a little less alone.
✨ What we cover:
• Neurodivergent kids & big feelings
• ADHD in children (and mums!)
• Dyslexia, reading struggles & learning confidence
• School refusal and emotional overwhelm
• Why sleep changes EVERYTHING
• Practical tools for calmer mornings & smoother bedtimes
• The truth about early learning and foundational skills
• How to support your child without burning yourself out
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:32 Emily's Journey: From Teacher to Business Owner
01:08 Understanding Learning Difficulties
01:42 The Importance of Decodable Books
02:22 Personal Experiences with ADHD
03:49 Challenges and Strategies for Neurodiverse Kids
10:28 Homeschooling vs. Traditional Schooling
11:45 The Critical Early Years of Education
15:46 Parenting Neurodiverse Children
22:07 Morning Routine and TV Rules
22:17 Understanding ADHD and Parenting Strategies
23:14 Reward Charts and Routine for ADHD Kids
24:33 Decodable Books for Learning
27:28 Healthy Eating and Sleep for ADHD
31:39 Tutoring and Educational Support
33:08 Summer Classes and Preventing Learning Loss
35:05 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Learn more about Wise Owl Education and buy the Decodable Books here.
✨ Listen, learn and feel understood — you’re doing better than you think, mumma.I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au. I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chat
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In this heartfelt conversation, Donna Moala - @parentingcollective, sits down with family psychologist Ashleigh Warner - @raisinghumanskind, to unpack one of the biggest struggles for parents today, what to do in the heat of the moment when our kids lash out, melt down, fight with siblings, or show aggression and how to understand where the source of the matter underneath it all is.
Together, we explore:
✨ Why big emotions show up as aggression or anxiety
✨ How to stop behaviour firmly but compassionately
✨ The importance of leadership, boundaries, and connection
✨ Why modern pressures, screens, separation, busy schedules, overwhelm our kids
✨ Breaking generational patterns without guilt or shame
✨ How parents can shift from “fixing” to truly supporting their child
✨ The real life struggles mums face in a fast, modern world
If you are a mum who wants to feel more confident, calm and connected in your parenting, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome & intro to Ashleigh
01:00 – Ashleigh’s story: from behaviourist training to conscious parenting
03:30 – Anxiety, aggression & “big behaviours”
05:10 – The role of parental reflection (without guilt or shame)
08:00 – Sleep, overwhelm & the whole-child approach
10:45 – Separation, daycare & why little brains struggle
13:30 – Why simplicity is powerful for anxious children
15:00 – Heat of the moment: what parents should actually do
17:20 – Getting to the “heart of the matter”
20:00 – Sibling fighting, rivalry & deeper roots
22:15 – Parenting fears & future worries
25:00 – Screens, dopamine & why behaviour intensifies
27:45 – Adjusting parenting styles without judgement
30:00 – Leadership vs gentle scripts: why kids need strong anchors
33:00 – Conscious parenting in different ages & stages
36:00 – School refusal, anxiety & overwhelm
38:30 – Understanding your child’s temperament
40:00 – How parents can work with Ashleigh
41:00 – Closing words
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