Episodes 939
Avg. Duration 21m
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Since Jan 2017
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Hosted by Kidspot writer and mum-of-two Melissa Wilson, and businesswoman and mum-of-one Jules Robinson, The Juggling Act covers the latest opinions, challenges, expert advice, celebrity interviews, real-life stories plus much more for busy parents. This supportive, informative and totally relatable podcast aims to offer insight and advice for mums and dads to help them navigate their professional and parenting lives, plus the mess in between. 

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Introducing:Unserious

Jun 03, 2026 1m Trailer Transcript

The news is exhausting. So we made a podcast that isn’t. Unserious brings together three journalists who rarely agree on anything to unpack the week’s biggest stories, smallest controversies and most…

Introducing: Mum Club

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The first rule of Mum Club is: everyone is welcome. Messy mum bun encouraged and leave your judgement at the door... Join Emily Blatchford and Leah Goulis twice a week for advice, laughs, and moments…

Goodbye for now

Mar 03, 2024 36m

In the spirit of putting something down to pick something up, Mel and Jules have made the tough decision to say goodbye to The Juggling Act - at least for the time being.  They also spoke with the…

The magic of being bored

Feb 29, 2024 28m

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about the shocking question a journalist asked Andie MacDowell about aging, ‘quiet power’ and the reason why our kids struggle with…

Anna Heinrich on transitioning from one child to two

Feb 27, 2024 33m

Australia’s first Bachelor couple Anna Heinrich and Tim Robards are about to have their second baby any day now. So how are they finding the impending jump from one to two?  Have things to say about…

The power of movement for mamas

Feb 25, 2024 23m

Mel and Jules are chatting to a mum about the moment she realised what she needed to do to completely turn her life around. And Jules talks about her big news - she's having a baby! Have things to…

Prioritising self-care as a parent

Feb 22, 2024 22m

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules chat about Adele's work-life balance, the new Wicked trailer and how to crush me time. Have things to say about this episode? Join our Facebook…

The Taylor Swift takeover + some very exciting news

Feb 20, 2024 25m

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about the insane way Taylor Swift is dominating the news cycle at the moment. They also chat to the lovely Sheila and Tyson of Big…

How to be a more connected parent

Feb 18, 2024 24m

Parenting expert and mum-of-four Gen Muir is helping parents deal with all the weird, frustrating, sad, rage-inducing and just plain “ugh!” moments of looking after young kids.  She joins Mel and…

The crazy things we do for love and how to check in on your relationship

Feb 15, 2024 18m

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules break down a new parenting rule that is doing the rounds on TikTok, how couples can check in with one another amid all the chaos, and the craziest…

Pink, school lunches and the grandparent method

Feb 13, 2024 29m

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about all things Super Bowl, grandparent boot camp and the restorative power of having time out from your family. And, of course,…

The end of mummy wine time

Feb 11, 2024 29m

When Sarah Rusbatch wrote an article sharing her journey with alcohol, she didn’t expect to be inundated with messages from mum who said she could have been writing about them. The mum of two had…

UTIs, reality shows and the laws around photographing children

Feb 08, 2024 22m

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about whether there should be laws around paparazzi snapping photos of children and the new research that might change the lives of…

'Voluntary' school contributions and parent-teacher night

Feb 06, 2024 30m

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are joined by the lovely Cam; they're talking about the Grammys, the scary new nicotine product that's just as bad as vapes, and how a…

Talitha Cummins on making a career change at 40 years old

Feb 04, 2024 29m

Talitha Cummins had a succesful TV career spanning twenty years. But last year, she made a huge career pivot and took on something totally different. She joins Mel and Jules in the studio to talk…

Postpartum hormones and all of the first birthdays

Feb 01, 2024 22m

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are chatting about the reason one mum gets to upset thinking about her daughter’s first birthday and the first Aussie woman to visit every country.…

The real reason Kate Middleton is in hospital

Jan 30, 2024 27m

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are diving into the Oscars buzz, unpacking the media circus surround Kate Middleton's 'planned surgery' and talking about the bizarre reason an…

A crime scene cleaner on her cleaning rules to live by

Jan 28, 2024 31m

If there’s one person who knows how to clean, it’s crime scene cleaner and mum of five, Kellie Polaschek. From unattended deaths to hoarder home, Kellie is the matriarch her family’s crime scene…

The best advice from women on the red carpet this week

Jan 25, 2024 20m

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules are dissecting some of the incredible advice given by women on the red carpet this week; Viola Davis, Kate Winslet and Meryl Streep are three very…

A parent’s worst fear and the worst flight ever

Jan 23, 2024 28m

On this episode of The Juggling Act, Mel and Jules have lots to catch you up on: missed flights, allergies, karate... It's all happening! They also dive into the dangers of spoilt children and the…

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