Parents We've Met

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Kia ora and welcome to Parents We’ve Met – the podcast for glorious, horrendous and hilarious conversations about parenthood.  Join co-hosts Jenny Hale (author and parent coach) and Dayna Galloway (former TV presenter and mum-to-two) as they chat with some well-known New Zealanders who they admire, and who just like them, are navigating the wild and wonderful terrain of parenthood.  With Jenny’s expert guidance, they’ll delve into a wide range of topics, from sleepless nights, social media struggles, picky eating and tricky toddler behaviour, to grief, loss and mental health.

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BONUS – Lessons and takeaways from the frontline of parenthood

Dec 10 2023 28 mins

Did you hear the one about the kids who were allowed to write on the toilet wall? And no, we don’t mean toddler scribbles! In our Season 1 finale episode, Jenny and Dayna unpack the stand-out stories, curly questions and honest reflections from our nine guest episodes to bring you a snackable selection of parenting ideas, expert advice and inspiration. A huge thank you for tuni

Grief, love and glorious food with Pio Terei

Dec 03 2023 44 mins

The final guest for Season 1 is one of our very own: the much-loved media personality, Parenting Place pou tangata and father-to-three Pio Terei. Pull out the tissues as this kōrero is full of tears – the happy ones and the sad ones! Pio shares openly about his journey with grief after the loss of his youngest son Teina and offers some self-care advice for others living with gr

Style, social media and grieving expectations with Heather Hale

Nov 26 2023 42 mins

Now if you wear clothes this episode is totally for you! This week, Jenny and Dayna are joined by the wonderful personal stylist, image consultant and mum-to-two, Heather Hale. Heather shares honestly about the magic of being a mum, but also the unexpected hard stuff she’s navigated including post-natal depression, letting go of ideals and grieving expectations. If you think your

The power of play and living without clutter with Sean Brown

Nov 19 2023 39 mins

This week, Jenny and Dayna are hanging out with a top bloke and legend of a dad, Sean Brown. Sean’s the chippie that has put Dayna’s home back together after various floods and burst pipes, but you may also recognize him as the fix-it, make-it-better builder extraordinaire from the TV show, Sort Your Life Out NZ. Sean inspires Dayna and Jenny with the sense of fun and playfulne

Lifting the lid on grief with Kaiora Tipene

Nov 12 2023 52 mins

Co-star of the popular reality TV show, The Casketeers and māmā to SIX, Kaiora Tipene joins Jenny and Dayna for a beautiful kōrero on motherhood, whānau and a topic that’s a little bit taboo in some families: death. Through her humble stories and reflections, Kaiora shares about her own upbringing, how she honours her Māori heritage in her work and whānau, and the value sh

Sleep deprivation and diving in the deep end with Ido Drent

Nov 05 2023 37 mins

Jenny and Dayna are joined by another awesome dad guest this week! Some of you might remember Ido Drent as Daniel Potts from New Zealand's favourite soap opera, Shortland Street, or more recently from his roles on The Gulf and Offspring. In recent years, Ido has shelved his acting work to spend more time focusing on the tough but wonderful job of parenting alongside his wife Ma

Sex, sailing and keeping kids safe online with Jo Robertson

Oct 29 2023 39 mins

Jenny and Dayna sit down with sex and relationship therapist, Jo Robertson, for a glorious chat on all things ‘motherhood’, including surviving deep-sea sailing adventures and navigating the sexual culture and pornography landscape that our kids are growing up in. We learn about who Jo is as a mum of three boys, how she encourages curiosity and risk-taking in her household, and

Social media, distractions, and parenting in public with Ben Boyce

Oct 22 2023 37 mins

Award-winning radio host and super proud dad Ben Boyce sits down with Jenny and Dayna to share some glorious tales from his parenting journey. Ben’s been making people laugh for years; he's one of the creative forces behind the hit comedy series, Jono and Ben, and he's the co-host on The Hits Breakfast show. We reckon he might have been the King of Dad jokes and pranks b

Kids, sports and co-parenting with Sulu Fitzpatrick

Oct 15 2023 34 mins

Former Silver Fern Sulu Fitzpatrick joins Jenny and Dayna for an inspiring kōrero about the juggle of life as an athlete and a mum to a blended family of six. Sulu shares openly about the highs and lows of her career, what it was like becoming a mum to multiples as a teenager, and the winning mindset she’s embraced as she’s navigated the ups and downs of a professional sports

Kids, grief & number 2s with Josh Thomson

Oct 08 2023 40 mins

Actor and comedian Josh Thomson sits down with Jenny and Dayna to share some humble and hilarious tales from his dadding journey. The ‘Tongan of Timarū’ as he’s known to some, Josh is a well-known face of New Zealand television, having had roles on The Project, Seven Days, Have You Been Paying Attention?, The New Legends of Monkey, Young Rock, Gary of the Pacific – and eve