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ROUNDTABLE: Breaking Stereotypes and Finding Strength in parenting young
In this roundtable discussion, host Davina Smith explores the realities of young parenthood with Dr Arianne Reis from Young Well Being’s and psychologist Dr Felicity Chandler from the Gidget Foundation. They share insights on the mental health challenges young parents face, the intersection of adolescence and matrescence, and how societal stereotypes often overlook the resilience of young families. Hear powerful stories of young mums reclaiming their narrative, from battling isolation to pursuing education and careers while parenting. This conversation highlights why support, not judgment, can make all the difference.
Young, In Love, & Unexpectedly Pregnant: Georgie & Zac's Story
From a cheeky Snapchat message to raising two daughters under three, Georgia and Zac's story is raw, hilarious, and deeply relatable. In this episode, they open up about falling in love fast, becoming parents before they felt "ready", and the emotional highs and lows of navigating pregnancy, birth, and postpartum in their 20s.
Georgia shares what it was like giving birth to a surprise breech baby, the mental toll of a second pregnancy while parenting a toddler, and the guilt of feeling like she "missed" nine months of her eldest's life. Zach offers a rare glimpse into modern fatherhood, from the helplessness of early labour to learning that sometimes, the best support is just listening.
ROUNDTABLE: Inside the true cost of IVF
Join Davina Smith as she zooms out from individual stories to tackle the complex world of fertility struggles. Joined by Fertility specialist Dr Lionel Reyftmann and Psychologist Matt Aquilina from Gidget Foundation Australia, this conversation explores the tyranny of statistics and the mental marathon of treatment, but also, the impact of celebrity narratives and the quiet grief many can carry.
The Wiggle, The Wait, and the Babies: Caterina’s solo journey through IVF
You may know her as the bright, bubbly Wiggle lighting up stages for kids across the country, but behind the scenes, Caterina Mete was on a deeply personal mission: to become a mum, on her own terms.
In this heartfelt episode, Caterina opens up to Davina about the emotional rollercoaster of choosing solo motherhood and going through IVF alone. She talks about the unexpected comfort she found in connecting with other solo mums, the pressure to stay positive in the face of uncertainty, and the power of choosing joy — even when the journey is scary.
Thanks to Homb for making this episode possible. To learn more about Homb’s services, visit homb.com.au.
ROUNDTABLE: Cracking the Modern Dad Code with Dr Golly
Join host Davina Smith, Paediatrician Dr Golly, and Registered Psychologist at the Gidget Foundation Matt Aquilina as they unpack the pressure men feel to be the “fixer,” how fatherhood can stir up old wounds, and why many dads feel emotionally sidelined just when they’re needed most. But they also go deeper, into the part of parenting no one talks about at the baby shower: how intimacy between partners often shifts after birth.
When Fatherhood Unearths Old Wounds: Frank’s Story
For Frank, becoming a dad wasn’t just life-changing, it was life-defining. But instead of joy, early fatherhood brought his past crashing to the surface. In this raw and revealing episode, Frank shares how buried trauma and the fear of vulnerability led him down a path of addiction, and how hitting rock bottom forced him to make the most difficult choice of his life: keep running or fight for his sons.
Hosted by Davina Smith, this powerful conversation peels back the layers of what it means to be a father carrying unspoken pain, and how healing often starts with speaking up.
Gidget Foundation Australia has created a series of books called ‘Bunny Books’ to reach out to those that may be suffering. Available through booktopia here.
ROUNDTABLE: How trauma shows up in parenthood – and what helps
What happens when parenthood triggers your deepest wounds? In this vulnerable and vital roundtable conversation, host Davina Smith unpacks the complex journey of becoming a parent as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. With guests Tara Hunter from FullStop Australia, alongside Gidget Psychologist Dr Martina Zangger, they explore the invisible triggers of parenthood, breaking generational cycles, and moving from fear to empowerment.
If you’ve been impacted by sexual, domestic or family violence, contact FullStop on their website here, or call 1800 FULL STOP.
Breaking the Cycle: How Dusk Liney Rewrote Motherhood After Childhood Trauma
Dusk Liney grew up thinking she needed to be ‘fixed’ before she could become a mother. A survivor of childhood sexual assault, she tells Davina how she carried the weight of shame, silence, and fractured trust. She shares the painful paradox of parenting with trauma, the moment she realised motherhood wasn't about perfection, and the radical act of letting love take over.
ROUNDTABLE: Parenting with a disability – unlearning assumptions
In this powerful roundtable conversation, host Davina Smith sits down with the CEO & Director of Disability Maternity Care, and Gidget Psychologist Dr Erin Seeto to unpack the challenges of parenting when the world isn’t built for you. Together, they explore the daily adaptations no one warns you about, how to navigate healthcare systems that underestimate parents with a disability, breaking stereotypes, and the joy of raising kids who see ability differently.
Learn more about Disability Maternity care on their website here.
Need support? The team at Gidget Foundation Australia has your back. Head to their website here for more information.
Medals to motherhood: Ellie Cole on love, loss and defying limits
Australia’s most decorated Paralympian, Ellie Cole, thought she knew what success felt like. Until, she held her son Felix for the first time. Speaking with host Davina Smith, she opens up about the emotional roller-coaster of IVF and miscarriage, how parenthood and living with a disability have surprising similarities, and how motherhood challenged her identity more than any competition did.
Ellie’s book, ‘Felix and His Fantastic Friends’ is available now on Amazon and any good book store. You can find Ellie on Instagram here.
Thanks to Homb for making this episode possible. To learn more about Homb’s services, visit homb.com.au.