This Glorious Mess

A weekly look at parenting as it truly is: confusing, exhausting, inspiring, funny, and full of surprises. Join Tegan Natoli and Annaliese Todd every Monday as they discuss all the disasters and delights of parenting with a healthy dose of advice from our trusted experts.

Recent Episodes

Parenting Out Loud: A New Co-Parenting Rule & The 100% Work Dilemma
Jun 20, 2025 – 30:55
Introducing: I Never Told You This - Mary and Martha Kalifatidis
Jun 15, 2025 – 08:01
Parenting Out Loud: The Death Of The Dining Table & 'Outdated' Schooling
Jun 13, 2025 – 38:46
Parenting Out Loud: Grandparents — It's Time For Your Performance Review
Jun 6, 2025 – 35:34
An Expert on the One Thing Parents are Getting Wrong About Girls and their Friendships
May 25, 2025 – 32:28
Undoing Toxic 90’s Diet Culture For The Next Generation
May 21, 2025 – 25:23
Parenting expert Gen Muir: this hack will stop 90% of sibling fights
May 18, 2025 – 34:28
Parents Anonymous - The Go Fund Me Birthday Party
May 14, 2025 – 23:58
Steve Biddulph On Manhood And What Boys Really Need
May 11, 2025 – 39:23
Is Gentle Parenting Too... Gentle?
May 7, 2025 – 22:58
Raising Active Kids In A YouTube World: Sam Wood's No-Pressure Approach To Movement
May 4, 2025 – 19:35
Parents Anonymous - Chocolate Lies, Piñata Problems and Fishy Business
Apr 30, 2025 – 20:09
Attack Of The Teenage Girls
Apr 28, 2025 – 50:47
A Declutter Expert's Top Hacks And Why Every Family Needs A 'Drop Zone'
Apr 27, 2025 – 30:48
Kate Langbroek's Son Lewis Gives His Brutally Honest Review (of her parenting)
Apr 23, 2025 – 26:04
Our Ultimate Hacks For Holidaying With Kids (Best Of)
Apr 20, 2025 – 21:07
Parents Anonymous - Cheeky Easter Swap
Apr 16, 2025 – 17:31
Cathrine Mahoney On The Teen Years And The Parenting 'Lasts' You Don't See Coming
Apr 13, 2025 – 31:30
Why Your Obsession With Bluey Is Deeper Than You Think (Bonus)
Apr 9, 2025 – 23:07
Sam Wood On His Attitude 'Flip' Towards Couples Counselling
Apr 6, 2025 – 26:12
Answering The Question Adolescence Asks
Apr 4, 2025 – 13:17
Parents Anonymous - Losing a kid at the airport
Apr 2, 2025 – 18:41
Leigh Campbell On How To Elevate Your Mum Style, Plus Effortless Makeup and Skincare Tips For When You Have Zero Time
Mar 30, 2025 – 26:14
Sleep Divorce & 3pm Dinner: Hacks For A Better Sleep (Best Of)
Mar 26, 2025 – 25:46
Understanding Both Sides of Hugh Van Cuylenburg's Open Letter
Mar 23, 2025 – 30:10
Introducing: How To Build A Universe
Mar 21, 2025 – 14:58
Parents Anonymous: Help My Mum's Leaking!
Mar 19, 2025 – 18:11
You're Not A Bad Parent If You're Not The Preferred Parent!
Mar 16, 2025 – 33:54
From The Archives: “Women Can Have It All” But Can We Really?
Mar 12, 2025 – 18:32
"Finding Security in Chaos: Constance Hall's Fearless Approach to Life"
Mar 9, 2025 – 25:25
Parents Anonymous: Is My Child Boring?
Mar 5, 2025 – 22:59
Goodbye Mental Load: The AI App Managing Your Family Calendar (So You Don't Have To)
Mar 2, 2025 – 29:08
The Castle Was Right: Why Bragging About Your Partner Makes Better Kids
Feb 23, 2025 – 17:30
Parents Anonymous: Midday Adult Cuddle Time Gets Creative
Feb 19, 2025 – 20:00
Steve Biddulph: The Body Hack That Could Stop Your Child's Next Meltdown
Feb 16, 2025 – 32:35
From The Archives: The Woman Who Toilet Trained Her Newborn
Feb 12, 2025 – 29:39
The "7-7-7" Rule: Raise Happier Kids & Spice Up Your Relationship
Feb 9, 2025 – 21:24
You Beauty: The Five-Minute Glow-Up Routine Every Mum Needs
Feb 7, 2025 – 21:01
Parents Anonymous: Salsa Nearly Derailed My Marriage
Feb 5, 2025 – 18:54
The 7 Different Types Of Lunchbox Parents
Feb 2, 2025 – 23:22
From The Archives: Things Only People Without Kids Say
Jan 31, 2025 – 32:57
Managing Back-to-School Big Feelings with Gen Muir
Jan 29, 2025 – 25:28
Kids Don’t Want To Go To School? Maybe It’s Time For Unschooling
Jan 26, 2025 – 20:59
Little Love Stories: Magic Beach, When A Book Ignites Your Dreams
Jan 22, 2025 – 23:29
The Parenting Cheat Code You've Never Heard Of
Jan 19, 2025 – 16:25
From The Archives: How Young Is Too Young For Cosmetic Surgery?
Jan 17, 2025 – 16:10
Parents Anonymous : When It's OK To Have Dog Chocolate
Jan 15, 2025 – 18:23
Is Your Man OK?
Jan 12, 2025 – 22:02
The Mum Who Birthed Four Babies At Once
Jan 8, 2025 – 32:50
Your School Holiday Survival Guide
Jan 6, 2025 – 22:21

Recent Reviews

Kaiser Soso

A lot of bad advice

I would never leave my kids while in a brand new city (on holiday) with someone they do not know, no matter if they are safe. I suggest not going on vacation if when you get there you feel like getting away from your children.
h.vick

Funny

Fun and funny. I feel like I learn something in most episodes, or at least walk away with something to think about.
@karenbeymer

Accent

I am a Grandmother so no children at home but i have my grands often. I can relate to many of the dilemmas expressed. However, one of the reasons I continue to listen is i enjoy your accents! Keep up the good work! Karen
EricaBushwell

Awesome podcast!

Tegan & Leigh, hosts of the This Glorious Mess podcast, highlight all aspects of family, life and more in this can’t miss podcast! The hosts and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
geneveiveb

Fab podcast

Holly and Andrew are wonderful hosts of This Glorious Mess. They are funny and helpful. They manage to stay real, acknowledge the challenges of parents while also reminding us about the joys. I love their approaches, guest speakers and topics.
Nicry2011

You’re my people!!

Oh how I love listening to this podcast! I relate to Andrew and Holly so much (although Andrew is verging on being too perfect with his many, many nails and almost zero fails!). Thank you for the weekly giggles and for making me talk to the phone or car stereo like I’m actually in the room with you both - I feel like the 3 of us should really just be best friends who catch up and swap stories about parenting all the time. (No, really.... you wanna??)
Cpkorea

Great!

I love this podcast. It keeps me good company throughout the day as a stay at home mum
Bsnke

Love love love

The real life topics on here keep me laughing out loud at my desk at work. My coworkers now know if I'm laughing to myself that I must be listening to you guys. Keep up the great work.
Lauren Fire

Refreshing parenting podcast!

Thanks for talking about the “other” side to parenting! It’s hard enough without all of the people saying "enjoy every moment” and making parents feel guilty for feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or negative in any way. Your info is a breath of fresh air. Thanks! Welcome to the podcasters club! - Lauren Fire, Inspiring Mama Podcast