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Demi Duncan and Melinda Baxter

Missta Mums

A Parenting and Kids & Family podcast

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About the show

We are here to talk all things parenting struggles, juggles and baby bubbles plus everything in between. Follow along as we discover untold stories from our guests and dive deeper into the motherhood abyss.

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#77 Grand final parties, school holidays and big revalations

43 min

The band is back together in Geelong, and we're SO excited to be back in your ears! 🎙️ In today's episode, we're catching up on Demi's Grand Final party and Dom Dolla concert, Mel's husband and son's trip to Korea, and the adjustment to having everyone home again. We're also chatting about the chaos of getting kids ready in the morning, a few after-school survival tips, and of course, wrapping things up with a business update. Plus, plenty of laughs, tangents and our usual chit-chat along the way!

#76 - Life catch up, Parenting advice and trying to "do it all"

51 min

In todays chat we break down why you can't "do it all" with out sacrifice and how social media shows only 1% of someones life. We answer a few of the questions you sent us and of course top it off with general life update chats!

#75 Demi opens about honestly about her new life in Perth + understanding your business data

47 min

After a little break, the Missta Mums Podcast is back! In this episode, we're catching up with a life update from Demi as she settles into life in Perth, sharing the highs, challenges and mum-life with Mitch's new work hours. We also chat about what's been happening behind the scenes at Missta, exciting business updates, and what's next for the brand. We are so glad to be back in your ears!

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#77 Grand final parties, school holidays and big revalations

43 min

The band is back together in Geelong, and we're SO excited to be back in your ears! 🎙️ In today's episode, we're catching up on Demi's Grand Final party and Dom Dolla concert, Mel's husband and son's trip to Korea, and the adjustment to having everyone home again. We're also chatting about the chaos of getting kids ready in the morning, a few after-school survival tips, and of course, wrapping things up with a business update. Plus, plenty of laughs, tangents and our usual chit-chat along the way!

#76 - Life catch up, Parenting advice and trying to "do it all"

51 min

In todays chat we break down why you can't "do it all" with out sacrifice and how social media shows only 1% of someones life. We answer a few of the questions you sent us and of course top it off with general life update chats!

#75 Demi opens about honestly about her new life in Perth + understanding your business data

47 min

After a little break, the Missta Mums Podcast is back! In this episode, we're catching up with a life update from Demi as she settles into life in Perth, sharing the highs, challenges and mum-life with Mitch's new work hours. We also chat about what's been happening behind the scenes at Missta, exciting business updates, and what's next for the brand. We are so glad to be back in your ears!

#74 Life in Perth and BTS updates

54 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Upstate Studios! Use code MISSTA at checkout to receive an unlimited 30 day pass for only $29!  Click here to redeem your offer! In todays episode, Demi discusses how life has been in Perth and how the transition has felt for her and her family. We also discuss some healthy mindful habits Melinda does most days which helps to resent her mindset and just a general business update! We hope you love our first full ep back!

#73 The back story behind our new business, BLUU

30 min

In todays (mini) episode, we break our silence on the full back story of how BLUU started! Bluu is our brand new business baby and we are SO EXCITED to share it with you all when it is ready for launch! Can you guess what BLUU is?

#72 The last one of the year.. and in VIC together!

42 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Upstate Studios! Use code MISSTA at checkout to receive an unlimited 30 day pass for only $29!  Click Here to redeem your offer! This year flew and so did our sanity 😅It’s Demi’s LAST episode as a Victorian resident, and the overwhelm is REAL. Inside today’s ep:• No sleep• Pre-Christmas chaos• Moving-house stress• Mel’s TV detox for the kids (and why it’s changed everything for Leo!) Prepare your ears, you can hear Demi’s stress through this one 😂 Thank you for your support in 2025 we can't wait to see you in 2026!

#71 Demi & Mel: Life since dropping the moving bomb!

44 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Upstate Studios!Use code MISSTA at checkout to receive an unlimited 30 day pass for only $29! Click Here to redeem your offer! In todays casual chit chat we dive a bit further into how Demi is now feeling about moving (which may surprise you) We recap Demi's most recent family holiday and her thoughts on sex at the age of 35.. which wasn't planned for this ep plus a general life update and drop a little Black Friday hint. . We hope you love this ep!

#70 Demi is moving to PERTH

53 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Upstate Studios!Use code MISSTA at checkout to receive an unlimited 30 day pass for only $29!  Click here to redeem your offer! We honestly cannot believe we are saying this but it is happening .. Demi and her family are moving to Perth! In this episode we chat about everything behind the big move, how it came about, what led to the decision and how Demi (and her mum) are feeling as it all sinks in. We also talk about what this means for Missta and how things will run with Demi living interstate and in a completely different time zone (fun times ahead). We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we loved recording it! 💕

#69 Nicole Baumann - Failed transfer, no surrogate and starting from scratch again.

1 hr 1 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Upstate Studios! Use code MISSTA at checkout to receive an unlimited 30 day pass for only $29!  Click here to redeem your offer! In this heartfelt and sensitive episode, Nicole Baumann shares her journey following another failed surrogacy transfer, and the painful breakdown of her surrogacy relationship. With deep respect and gratitude for her surrogate, Nicole retells this chapter of her story with honesty and care. This episode explores themes of surrogacy, fertility struggles, relationship challenges, and loss, and it reflects Nicole’s personal version of events. Nicole shares this now because the experience has been too painful to constantly retell each time someone asks, and she is finally ready to put her truth into words. Please be mindful when listening, as this conversation touches on sensitive and emotional topics for both parties. Please note that Kiera has given her consent for this episode to air. Again - it is important to remember that is is Nicky's version of events only and a retell of how she felt through the process. We have deep respect for Kiera and what she offered to Nicole.

#68: Sydney Adventures, Hand Foot and Mouth & Missta BTS

43 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Upstate Studios! Use code MISSTA at checkout to receive an unlimited 30 day pass for only $29! Click here  to redeem your offer! The Missta Mums are back with another catch-up, and this week there’s a lot to chat about! Demi and Melinda take you behind the scenes of their recent trip to Sydney, from the fun moments to the little chaos that always seems to follow. They also open up about what’s been happening with work lately, including a sneak peek at a new Missta product that’s currently in the works (and one we know you’ll be excited about if you love the bottle wash!). Demi shares how she’s been managing at home with her son Parker battling hand, foot and mouth, and the girls dive into the everyday juggle of family life, work, and trying to keep it all together. SHOP MISSTA MISSTA IG MISSTA TIKOK

#67 Sick Kids, School Holidays & Shoulder Surgery

57 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Upstate Studios! Use code MISSTA at checkout to receive an unlimited 30 day pass for only $29! Click here to redeem your offer! After a much-too-long break (thanks, life!), the Missta Mums are finally back behind the mics! In this catch-up ep, Demi and Mel spill all the chaos that’s kept them from recording! From Demi's house full of sicknesses, battling everything from the flu, slap cheek to Scarlett fever and gastro, to Mitch’s shoulder surgery and the usual school holiday madness. Demi shares how she’s been feeling completely overwhelmed (can anyone relate?), and Mel opens up about her emotions after hearing from her daughters prep teacher that Penelope was “behind” in reading! (Mel naturally went into a mental spiral and Demi helped her see it in a whole new light) Plus, the girls give a behind-the-scenes update on all things Missta , including what’s been brewing while they've been off the pod. You’ve missed us... and we’ve missed YOU. So excited to get back into it!

#66 PART 2: Behind closed doors with Sophie Cachia and Maddy Prespakis

39 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Mumamoo and Upstate Studios. Use code MISSTA at checkout to receive an unlimited 30 day pass for only $29! Click here to redeem your offer! In Part 2 of our conversation with Sophie Cachia and Maddy Prespakis, we go deeper. After sharing their unique love story and Sophie's birth journey in Part 1, this episode dives into the realities that come after as they are figuring out their "new normal" (all while enduring pressures of a public life). Sophie and Maddy open up further about the parts of their relationship that aren’t always visible on Instagram. Raw, relatable, and refreshingly honest, this is a side of Soph and Maddy thats deeper than what you get to to see online!

#65 PART 1 - Behind closed doors with Sophie Cachia and Maddy Prespakis

50 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Mumamoo and Upstate Studios. Use code MISSTA at checkout to receive an unlimited 30 day pass for only $29! Click here to redeem your offer! In this incredibly special episode, we sit down for an exclusive chat with Sophie Cachia and Maddy Prespakis for their first-ever interview together as a couple. This is a rare and intimate insight into their beautiful relationship! Their relationship began as best friends for two years before evolving into something more. We dive into the unique path they've walked together, including Sophie's decision to have a baby on her own using a donor egg, and what it was like for Maddy to support her through pregnancy and in the lead-up to labour. From the moment they met to the shifting dynamics of their bond, this chat is full of love, honesty, and believe us when we say you will want a Maddy in your life! It was an absolute joy to interview Sophie and Maddy, we walked away with sore faces from smiling and laughing too much! This is part one of our conversation, and trust us, you’ll want to stay tuned for part two. We hope you love this chat as much as we do!

#64: Amie Rohan- VBAC After 2 C-Sections: A Powerful Birth & Self-Love Story

1 hr 7 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Mummamoo and Upstate Studios. Use code MISSTA at checkout to receive an unlimited 30 day pass for only $29! Click here to redeem your offer! his episode is one for the books. We sit down with the incredible Amie Rohan as she shares her raw, powerful, and never-before-heard birth story—and trust us, you’ll want to hear every second. After two caesareans, Amie never imagined she’d be attempting a vaginal birth. But when the opportunity suddenly appeared, she found herself facing a mix of excitement, nerves, and trust in her body’s ability to do what it was made for. She takes us through every gripping moment—right up until she meets baby Archie. But that’s not all—Amie also opens up about life after divorce, rediscovering herself, and navigating love again on her own terms. Don’t miss it.

#63 Mum fails (our and your stories)

42 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Edge Clothing. Use code MIS20 for 20% off site wide! In todays episode we asked you what your biggest mum fails were! Plus Demi and Melinda share their mum fails, some of which they had never told anyone before! The purpose of sharing our mum fails is to make others feel not alone. We all stuff up, we are human and we can only look back and laugh now! Demi shares her uneventful first birthday "non celebration" for Parker's first birthday and why she feels fine about it. Plus the girls share their not sponsored product recommendations, (that Mel gets slightly too enthusiastic about). Produc recommendations: Brush set Hair blowdryer brush

#62 Dads Abroad: A Surrogacy Story

1 hr 5 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Edge Clothing. Use code MIS20 for 20% off site wide! In this heartwarming and hilarious episode of Missta Mums, we chat with two incredible dads-to-be, Mitch and Euan, as they navigate the rollercoaster ride of international surrogacy. With just two-ish months until they meet their baby, they take us through the entire process—from choosing an egg donor to preparing for life in Colombia, where they'll welcome their baby girl. We dive into the emotional highs, the unexpected hurdles (hello, language barriers) and the pure joy of watching their dream of parenthood come to life. Whether you're curious about surrogacy or just want to listen and enjoy a feel-good chat, this episode is full of warmth, love and laughter. Grab a cuppa (or a vino) and tune in for an episode that celebrates love, resilience and the beautiful chaos of becoming a parent. Links: Euan Instagram Mitch Instagram Missta Instagram Shop Missta

#61 PMS, Parenting & Business: The Chaos Continues!

54 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Edge Clothing. Use code MIS20 at checkout for 20% off STORE WIDE. Podcast Description:This week's episode is product sponsored by Edge Clothing.  This week on Missta Mums, the girls get real about PMS—because let’s be honest, it hits differently at 34 than it did at 25! Demi’s symptoms are like clockwork while Melinda chats about her classic school lunchbox mix-up! Plus, they dish out some solid business advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, take on another Uncomfortable Challenge, and drop their latest “not sponsored but wish we were” recommendation.  Tune in for the laughs, the chaos, and the unfiltered mum life moments! 

#60 Relationship advice after kids + Demi's dress shopping nightmare

56 min

Well one guarantee from today's episode will make you want to tune in extra carefully! We ask our community their advice on how to keep a relationship alive post kids and we received some amazing responses! There was also common themes where most couples struggle which we discuss. Demi chats about her challenges with finding a dress, after purchasing 10 online and returning all of them! The uncomfortable challenge had Melinda squirming in her chair and Demi acting like she lost a limb! We know you will love this ep! Not sponsored but wish we were links: - Demi's recc this week was using a shared calendar app which we cant really link.. - Mel's stick on nails SHOP MISSTA MISSTA INSTAGRAM MISSTA TIKTOK

#59 MIL stories, our first uncomfortable challenge and kinder drop-offs

57 min

In todays episode we dive headfirst into the Mother In Law stories you sent in! We all have a story (good or bad) and they were very entertaining! Including Demi's MIL story she had to share (just wait until you hear it..) Demi explains her struggles with Archie at drop off time for kinder and daycare which has brought her to tears plus we give each other our first uncomfortable challenge! (yikes) We have a new segment called "not sponsored but wish we were" where we give our fav non sponsored product recommendation! This segment is a FAV of Mel!! "Non" Sponsored product links: MECCA BROW GURU INSECT REPELENT SPRAY

#58 Season 3! We are BACK

43 min

season 3 guys!!  We are back and better than ever! After an inundation of requests, we have now uploaded a video of our pod too for you to enjoy!  In today’s ep we both give a recap of our school holidays, family updates and what’s set for this season of the Missta Mums pod!  We are both trying to be even MORE open and honest this season and peel back yet another layer!  We also want to be more involved with our podcast community! If there is anything you want to hear from us please let us know!  We are so glad to be back in your ears and now on your screens!!  LINKS: Shop Missta Missta Instagram Missta TikTok 

#57 Our final ep for 2024

29 min

This is our final ep for 2024! In todays ep, we share our personal peak and pits for the year plus we discuss the pressure in the build up to Christmas plus some random chin wags in between! This ep wraps up our second season and we cant believe it! Thank you for the support this year of our humble pod! We appreciate every single one of you! LINKS SHOP MISSTA MISSTA INSTAGRAM MISSTA TIK TOK

#56 Jenna Hutchison's birth story

45 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Payne Therapies. Use code 'Missta Pilates' for 10% off the mums and bubs courses in 2025 or off a general reformer pack of 10 classes.  After multiple requests from our IG community, we finally sat down with Jenna @loveludie for her to reveal the birth story of her first born daughter, Romi! With the dream of a no drugs vaginal birth, we can confirm things absolutely did NOT go to plan! Jenna had major spinal surgery at 18 years old which heavily impacted the possibility of a vaginal birth (which she unpacks in the episode) in addition to that, a major aversion to an epidural! LINKS Jenna IG shop missta missta IG missta TikTok

#55 Nicole Gleeson, RCH emergency nurse and founder of Rhythm First Aid on summer safety

48 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Bounce Inc. In todays ep we chat to Nicole Gleeson, founder of Rhythm First Aid and RCH nurse of 11 years, working mostly in the emergency department about summer safety for your family! Topics such as drowning, bites, burns, traveling and snake bites are covered in this ep with many incredibly helpful tips along the way! This ep is a must listen, to help refresh yourself on everything you need to know this summer! Nicole and her carefully selected group of nurses offer private or group first aid courses and CPR training for you or your work place! Shop Missta Missta IG Missta TT Rhythm First Aid IG Book a course with Rhythm First Aid

#54 Bad mum guilt, how to get off the phone, Demi's negative body image and Mel's anxiety continued

47 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Bounce Inc. In today's chat we work through an incident at Demi's where she "let downl" Scarlet which resulted in Demi's realisation that she needs to slow down and refocus her engird onto the stuff that matters. We also attempt to figure out a way to get off the devices plus we dive deeper into Mel's underlying anxiety that she wasn't previously aware of and take a harder look at trying to unpack how to conquer Demi's body image post having a baby! This ep felt like someone reading our diaries. We aren't doctors or physiologists, we are just two mums facing our own issues and sharing them with you as we navigate through them! SHOP MISSTA MISSTA TIK TOK MISSTA INSTAGRAM

#53 Demi's body image and deep dive into Mel's underlying anxiety

54 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Bounce Inc. We hadn't seen each other in weeks and had plenty to catch up on! But today, we spoke a lot about Mel's underlying anxiety that she thought was "normal" and recently learnt was the probable cause of most of her skin issues (IYKYK). Demi touched on her body image difficulties at the moment however we are very keen to revisit this topic! SHOP MISSTA MISSTA IG MISSTA TT

#52 Missta Mums catchup

36 min

Todays episode it proudly brought to you by Bounce Inc. Todays catchup is just like catching up with your girlfriends chatting all things about mum life updates! Demi updates us all on Parker's sleep journey and feeding journey! We hear (again) about Archie's naughty behaviour continuing on and Mel gives us an update about her latest trip away with the family! We hope you love the ep!! SHOP MISSTA MISSTA INSTAGRAM MISSTA TIKTOK

#51 Missta Mums catchup, emergency scare, post ep afthermath and business update

39 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Bounce Inc and Munched. Use code MISSTA for 20% off munched products! In todays ep we discuss the aftermath of Aaron's episode going live, revealing his childhood abuse and anxiety. Demi retells her nightmare overnight emergency visit and mad dash to Adelaide, plus Demi speaks about how she sleep trained Parker. Mel tells a scary incident of Valerie crossing the road and not listening plus we have some not so great business news! We hope you love the ep! SHOP MISSTA MISSTA IG MISSTA TT

#50 Alison from The Incremental Shift chats to us about neurodiversity in children

49 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Bounce Inc and Munched. Use code MISSTA for 20% off Munched products! We have an amazing chat today with Alison, owner of The Incremental Shift Family Dynamics & Neurodiversity Strategist who helps parents navigate a neurodiversity diagnosis. Alison has built a supportive, safe and non judgemental community where parents can turn in their time of need which she is so proud of. If you or anyone you know has been diagnosed with ADHD or Autism, please contact Alison, to help lift the fog and guide you through the next stages that help you to continue to build a strong, loving family unit! You can download her ADHD checklist on her website!

#49 Mardi Dangerfield, missed post natal depression and life BTS as a partner of AFL champion.

50 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Bounce Inc and Geelong Arts Center "Wonder Children's Festival" We were thrilled to sit down with the very nervous Mardi Dangerfield, who felt very uncomfortable to sit in the hot seat! We didn't know what to expect with this episode as Mardi usually keeps her cards close however she chatted to us about her steep decline in mental health after giving birth to her firstborn son, but only realised years later when she had her second child. Mardi chats to us about how difficult it can be to have your life dictated by the large AFL organisation and how it forced her to have a induction when her body wasn't ready. This was such an open and honest chat and we appreciate Mardi for going so far outside of her comfort zone to chat to us and be so vulnerable! LINKS Mardi IG Shop Missta

#48 Amelia O'Brien post traumatic stress after miscarriage, panic attacks and anxiety.

1 hr 1 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by The Geelong Arts Center 'Wonder Children's Festival' and Bounce Inc. We were lucky enough to sit down with Amelia O'Brien for a incredibly honest chat about her mental health and how different it is for her behind the scenes of her social media! Amelia lost her son Tommy at 16 weeks which triggered her deep set anxiety to surface through panic attacks and force her to seek professional help. Amelia is navigating through her healthy journey with small yet positive steps in the right direction every day! LINKS: Pink Elephant IG Amelia IG page Amelia's blog detailing losing Tommy

#47 Rachel Baker, founder of LBDO, sexual wellness products

52 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Bounce Inc and Geelong Arts Center 'Wonder Children's Festival' Use code MISSTA20 for 20% off LBDO products We were to lucky to sit down with Melbourne girl, currently in New York, Rachel Baker, founder of LBDO to chat all things sexual wellness and her mission to create an aesthetically pleasing safe space around the discussion! Rachel gives great advice about your forever changing libido, especially after children and explains ways to improve yours and your partners communication around your sex life. Of course Mel was a prude and Demi over shared but we both learnt a lot and absolutely loved the chat! LINKS SHOP LBDO LBDO IG SHOP MISSTA MISSTA IG

#46 TRIGGER WARNING - this episode references child sexual abuse.

50 min

Today's episode is proudly brought to you by Bounce Inc and Wonder Children's Festival presented by Geelong Arts Centre. TRIGGER WARNING We strongly encourage you not to listen to this episode if you could become distressed hearing from a victim of child sexual abuse. This is a perspective of one person and how he deals with trauma in his life. We acknowledge this is not suitable for everyones healing journey. Aaron also describes in detail suffering from a server anxiety disorder and how he has healed from that. If you or anyone you know has suffered from sexual abuse or are currently feeling distressed please contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) If you are in immediate danger please call 000 LINKS: Signs and indicators of child sexual abuse How to report sexual abuse National centre for action of Child Sexual Abuse

#45 Tully Humphrey, business owner and new mum

1 hr 0 min

Today's episode is proudly brought to you by Bounce Inc, Geelong Arts Center Wonder Children's Festival. We sat down today with Tully Humphrey, owner of multiple businesses but best known for Tully Lou, activewear brand! Tully is an open book and we loved having her on! She spoke so openly about her adjustments to motherhood, her previous eating disorder and how that affected her mentally with her changing body through pregnancy. Tully spoke in depth about her social media trolls since becoming a mum and how she deals with her internal monologue navigating life as a business owner and mum. Tully Lou generously offered our listeners a 20% discount! Use code MISSTATL at checkout! LINKS: Tully Lou Tully IG Shop Missta Missta IG Missta TT

#44 Missta Mums catchup! Demi feeling overwhelmed and identity crisis

40 min

Demi has been feeling very overwhelmed lately and has a good vent about where these feelings are coming from and how having a 4th child has changed her life! Demi also chats about struggling to dress herself at the moment after having Parker and the stress she is putting on herself to "do it all" We also chat about 2.5 year old kids and consistent night waking! You will feel like you are catching up with some girlfriends and having a vent about mum life in this ep!! Enjoy Missta Fam!! LINKS: Missta Website Missta Instagram Missta TikTok

#43 Abbey Gelmi, Gestational Diabetes and HG and managing life!

59 min

We were lucky enough to sit down with Abbey Gelmi today! Abbey is talented TV presenter for Channel 7, has her own podcast "Two Good Sports" and is a mum to son, Louis, with another baby on the way! Abbey speaks so honestly about her experience with HG and how shocked she was to receive the news she also has Gestational Diabetes! Abbey explains she has "a critical internal monologue" and talks us through how she needed to work on changing that as a parent. We know you will love this episode as much as we do! Abbey is just as humble and sweet as she sounds and we LOVED chatting to her!! LINKS: Abbey Gelmi IG Abbey Podcast Gestational Diabetes information Shop Missta Missta IG

#42 Daughter born with permanent hearing loss, second born with cancer and giving birth as a surrogate 5 weeks ago.

58 min

Today episode is proudly brought to you by Sleeps and Leaps DISCOUNT CODE: Missta15 Shani Martin is in the hot seat today and this has potentially become our favourite episode! She hates the praise, but she is the most amazing person (you will agree when you listen to the ep) Shani's first born daughter was born with permanent hearing loss with no known causes or trace of any virus. Her second born was born with a cancerous tumour on her chest, which spontaneously resolved itself at 6 months old. Shani carried a lot of guilt that her daughter's cancer journey was a positive outcome compared to a close family friend who's son lost his cancer battle at the age of 2. Shani then goes to explain hearing about an acquaintance's tragic journey during pregnancy which resulted in her unable to have further children. Within the same conversation, Shani had "slipped into her DMs" and offered to become her surrogate. 5 weeks ago, Shani gave birth to a healthy baby girl and unpacks every detail with us on the surrogacy process from the surrogate perspective! LINKS Shop Missta Surrogacy resouce Missta Instagram

#41 Missta Mums: Demi & Mel dive into mixed feeding, bts of Missta plus a little life update!!

50 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by The Beauty Company, Nip Co and Munched It feels like it's been a hot minute since Missta Mums updated you but they finally got around to recording an update. Demi chats about life as a Mum of 4 (again) and gives some pointers on how her and hubby are prioritising their communication, Mel brings up a meltdown she experienced by her eldest at school drop off and the girls give an honest update of life behind the scenes at Missta HQ. The main topic of this chat is about Mixed Feeding. A follower wrote to the girls and asked for some tips and tricks on how to introduce a bottle so the girls give both their opinions and experiences on what they did, how they felt and what recommendations they suggest in finding a balance to mix feed. As always, if you have any guest suggestions or topic recommendations, always feel free to DM @missta_babythermos on instagram. 

#40 Sarah Pound; author, chef, mum of 3 with a rapidly growing insta fanbase!

1 hr 3 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by The Beauty Company and NipCo and The Beauty Company Well today was a treat chatting to Sarah! Best known on IG as "Wholesome By Sarah" She has had rapid growth over the past few years and built this business on the back of a hard time with her catering business, navigating through covid! Sarah is down to earth, hilarious, hard working and passionate about her work! She recently released her first (dream) book, Wholesome By Sarah. Sarah speaks about her horrific start to motherhood, including an emergency surgery on her breast when Lilly was only 5 weeks old. We hope you love the chat as much as we did!! LINKS: Sarah Instagram: @whoelsomebysarah Sarahs Book: Buy Here Shop Missta: Missta Bottle Missta Instagram: @missta_babythermos Missta TikTok: @missta

#39 Reece Conca - Azoospermia and infertility

50 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Womb Nutrition, Munched and The Beauty Company Wow what a special episode! When we recorded this with Reece, he was in the depths of his journey navigating his Azoospermia diagnosis! Just days ago, Reece and (wife) Annabelle announced their pregnancy and we are so happy for them! Reece speaks openly about his mental after health finishing football and moving to Geelong, in addition to his Azoospermia diagnosis! You will be as shocked as us to hear about the statistics of male infertility! Reece now tries to spread the message of investigating the male quicker if you are unable to fall pregnant and the importance of your mental health! Reece speaks so well on what can be a very uncomfortable conversation to have and we are so thankful he gave us his time today to chat! Links: Reece IG: @reece_conca Missta Instagram: @missta_babythermos Male Infertility information: Mayo Clinic Shop Missta: Missta Bottle

#38: Tom Boyd no 1 draft pick in the AFL, left the system due to mental health, now father, speaks about parenting publically for the 1st time

1 hr 7 min

Todays episode is proudly Brought to you by Womb Nutrition and The Beauty Company. This is Tom’s first time chatting publicly about parenting as he is mostly is interviewed about mental health and his infamous decision to walk away from AFL and “give up” $2million to end his contract at The Bulldogs. Tom has a (nearly) 2 year old daughter named Armani, and a wife named Anna. Although Demi couldn’t help but quiz Tom on his incredibly interesting and unique AFL career, we get to learn about Tom’s life before football, a bit about his own parents “parenting styles” and how that shaped him, as well as his insightful goals and thoughts about his own parenting style and the importance of a solid relationship. Tom mentioned he is generally misunderstood as arrogant and felt that being an overachiever as a child can at times be detrimental and shameful. Tom is an incredibly intelligent, logical and down to earth guy who is able to articulate and explain things so clearly! We learnt so much from him! Post football, Tom has released a book 'Nowhere to Hide', works in the mental health space with Work Safe and has a full-time job in football analytics! We hope you love this chat as much as we did!! 

#37 Phoebe Simmonds: owner of The Memo & The Blow Australia on running businesses along side Mum life

49 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by ⁠Womb Nutrition⁠, ⁠The Beauty Company⁠ and ⁠Hella Mallow⁠ Today's chat is for all of our business girlies!! Phoebe Simmonds, owner of The Memo, the famous online and boutique store front for parents; Your feel good parenting destination to help make big decisions, easy. Here, you can find a quality curation of the best baby brands on the planet and everything a new parent needs to feel good, prepared and supported when raising a child. An inspiring business chat that we recorded in Phoebe's flagship boutique store in Armadale. We chatted in depth about where the idea of The Memo came from and how they found such a gap in the market when it came to giving parents-to-be / parents more than just product information, instead they provide an experience and education when shopping and handpick key essential items instead of stocking everything making it a little less overwhelming for parents to making decisions on things. DISCOUNT CODES: Womb Nutrition: MISSTA30 (discount value up to $125) Hella Mallow: use code MISSTAMUMS on min $20 order LINKS: Phoebe's IG: The Memo IG: @fromthememo The Memo Website The Memo TikTok: @fromthememo The Blow Australia: The Blow Australia Missta Instagram: ⁠@missta_babythermos⁠ Missta website: ⁠Shop Missta⁠ Missta TikTok: @missta__

#36 Missta Mums: Demi on instant newborn health anxiety kicking in and life as a Mum of 4!

47 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Womb Nutrition and The Beauty Company Demi and Mel catch up to chat about their previous week in parenting! Demi speaks about her *nearly* 7 year old daughters nervous traits and fear towards going to bed! Scarlet goes to the toilet 8 times before bed and makes up every excuse as to why she cant go to bed. Mel talks about her weekend away camping in a tent with her family of 5! What was originally a holiday Melinda didn't want to go on, turned out to be wholesome and relaxing. You will feel like you have joined in on their convo as the girls chat and catch up! DISCOUNT CODES: Womb Nutrition: MISSTA30 (discount value up to $125) LINKS: Missta Instagram: @missta_babythermos Missta Website: Shop Missta

#35 Lorinska Merrington, The Yummy Mummy of Melbourne

1 hr 5 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Womb Nutrition, The Beauty Company and Hella Mallow You will be able to feel Lorinska's upbeat energy through your speakers! She is so fun and we loved having her in the studio! Lorinska is a mum of 3, Penelope, Florence and Edward. Lorinska famously leads a glamorous life but chats to us about how her perfect world flipped upside down after giving birth to her 3rd child, Edward! All her parenting tricks and techniques that worked for her older two "perfectly behaved" girls, doesn't work on her darling son! She chats about how she could never relate to sleep deprived parents and has since drastically changed the way she speaks about parenting. We chat about her "overnight" fame with the hit series, Yummy Mummies and how life changed from it's debut to Netflix! Life is chaotic for Lorinska but she bares all to her loyal followers and loves every second of her the challenges! You will leave this chat feeling so uplifted after a good giggle, like we did! DISCOUNT CODES: Womb Nutrition: MISSTA30 (discount value up to $125) Hella Mallow: use code MISSTAMUMS on min $20 order LINKS: Lorinskas Instagram: @lorinska Missta Instagram: @missta_babythermos Missta website: Shop Missta

#34 Missta Mums: Demi talks baby essentials, the girls give a business update & Mel’s life update!

45 min

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by Womb Nutrition , The Beauty Company and Fauve and Co We have stepped out of hospital and are back in Demi's living room for a catch up about life post Parker's arrival and how Demi is settling in at home as a family of 6! Demi tells us her list of "must have" hospital items and her most used baby products since arriving home! We disclose the silent struggle we have been facing the last few months with our business along with some BIG changes that have happened behind the scenes! We love catching up with our Missta Fam and being as transparent as possible with you all! LINKS: Shop Missta: missta.com.au Missta Instagram: @missta_babythermos Demi Instagram: @demiduncan_

#33 Candice Smith: Mum of 2 and her sons diagnosis of CMV, hearing loss and miscarriage

1 hr 4 min

This episode is proudly brought to you by Womb Nutrition, Fauve and Co and The Beauty Company. We sit down with (another) one of Demi's friends, Candice Smith. Wife to Isaac Smith, mother of 2, (Isla and Emmett) and co-owner of Home At Heart. Candice, for the first time speaks openly about the traumatic period in their life when their son, Emmett, was diagnosed with CMV (Cytomegalovirus). What started with a failed hearing test at birth which was assumed to be fluid in the ears lead to a much more serious diagnosis. Candice then speaks honestly about her miscarriage after Emmett, in which she felt "relieved" as she was beginning to recover from the trauma of her sons diagnosis. She acknowledges this may be hard to hear for many women. After time passed, the pair tried for another baby in an attempt to grow their family which unfortunately resulted in another miscarriage. They still hope to grow their family and Candice shares her mental strength as she endures the pain of miscarriage. LINKS: Aged Care Business: Home At Heart CMV Information: What is CMV? Miscarriage Support: Pink Elephants Candice Smith Instagram: @cequinlan Isaac Smith Instagram: @issy16

#32 PART 2: Demi and Mitch in hospital with the shock early arrival birth story!

26 min

This episode is proudly brought to you by Womb Nutrition, The Beauty Company and Fauve and Co! Part 2: Post Baby Today we visit Demi in hospital with husband Mitch to get all the details from Demi's emergency c-section of her son, Parker James Duncan. What Demi once thought was going to be a "boring planned c-section" turned into baby #4 arriving two weeks early and Mitch missing a game of footy to make a mad rush home from Adelaide in time for the birth! Topics covered: - Maternal-assisted cesarean - Water breaking early + risk of infection - Mitch making the call to miss his game of football - Instant guilt at birth for not giving Scarlet (Demi's daughter) a sister after having her 3rd son - Spinal blocks and the perpetration before c-sections - Difficulty deciding on a name for Parker LINKS: Demi's Obstetrician in Geelong: Berth Demi's Insta: @demiduncan_ Mitch's Insta: @mitchduncan22 CREDITS: Hosts of todays show: Demi Duncan, Mitch Duncan and Melinda Baxter

#31 PART 1: Demi + Mitch on their final update before their 4th baby is earthside!

48 min

This episode is proudly brought to you by Womb Nutrition, Eco Kiddos and Fauve and Co! PART 1: Pre baby Demi and Mitch answer questions from our beloved Missta community as they eagerly await the arrival of their 4th baby! We her about their day to day life and how they manage their time, a small argument about who does what jobs around the house plus the ins and outs of life building up to the arrival of their 4th baby! Baby Duncan #4 was due to arrive early April, however after recording this episode only days ago, bubba Duncan was quite keen to enter the world and made an early arrival! PART 2 of this episode will be released with alllll the insider gossip about baby Duncan's early arrival!! LINKS - Demi Duncan IG: @demiduncan_ - Mitch Duncan IG: @mitchduncan22 - Follow MISSTA on IG: @missta_babythermos CREDITS Hosts of todays show: Demi Duncan and Mitch Duncan

#30 Emma Vosti: TV presenter and Mum of 2 on her son's cataract, pregnancy with HG and the lie behind "how Mums can do it all"

59 min

This week's episode is proudly brought to you by: Womb Nutrition, Eco Kiddos & The Doula Plan. TV Presenter, business owner and Mum of 2 young boys, Emma Vosti joins Demi & Melinda to unpack motherhood, work / life balance and trying to manage it all when maybe you just simply can't?! This episode quickly became a favourite!! Emma spoke to the girls on a very raw level about what it was like to suffer from HG while pregnant with her boys. She took them back to a dark phase of her life as she broke down in tears painting a picture of what is was like when she was pregnant for a second while having a toddler. Emma also chats about how her husband discovered their son Jack's pupil looked oddly white one night instead if black at just one week old and the journey they went on to find out Jack has a cataract in one of his eyes. She also opens up about what it was like going from one child to two and what it meant for her career in the entertainment world while also running her small business. Emma believes it's a lie to suggest you can juggle "it all" which the girls loved hearing her chat about and found it super refreshing and relevant. Emma is very passionate about how amazing the Royal Children's Hospital seeing it in action firsthand with what she went through with Jack and this year is a proud ambassador of the Good Friday Appeal, raising awareness and funds for the Royal Children's Hospital. LINKS Emma Vosti IG: @emmavosti Emma's Business IG: One Stop Agency Ambassador Role: Good Friday Appeal Follow Missta IG: @missta_babythermos Follow Missta's TikTok: @missta__ CREDITS Hosts: Demi Duncan and Melinda Baxter Business owners of MISSTA

#29 Alex Nation on getting your confidence back post kids, The Bachelor, communication with your partner and the ups & downs of your sex life.

1 hr 6 min

This episode is proudly brought to you by Womb Nutrition: Science backed and empowering nutrition advice for Fertility, Pregnancy and Postpartum. You probably best know Alex from Ritchie's season of The Bachelor and then again from Bachelor in Paradise. The 32yo Mum of 3 chats to us about her reality tv adventures, having a baby at the age of 18, figuring out she is bi-sexual to settling down with her fiancé and having two children.  Alex doesn’t shy away on the topic of sex and describes why she feels comfortable and confident in the bedroom. The girls dive into intimacy after having children, the importance of a strong communication channel and how to spice up your sex life!  Melinda squirmed her way through this episode and the topics covered while Demi was in her element and now wants to have a long lunch with Alex once she's had her baby! We know you will love this episode as much as we do!!  Alex Nation IG: @alexandranation Alex's Podcast: @ma15plus.podcast Luxury & Unique Stays: @yourstaynation Missta Mums Pod: Apple Podcasts Missta TT: @missta__ Missta IG: @missta_babythermos Missta Website

#28 Ash Pollard: on her career in Reality TV, having 2 daughters 14 months apart, the PND that followed and her journey now on dealing with her past!

1 hr 4 min

My goodness we loved recording this episode!! We were lucky enough to sit down with Ash Pollard, aka the Queen of Reality TV.... You may know her from My Kitchen Rules, Dancing with the Stars, I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here or The Traitors. You will leave this episode feeling as though you know Ash on a deep level as she calls it how it is and dives into each topic honestly and openly. We chatted about her career pre kids, her 2 surprise pregnancies, her severe post natal depression that followed, life as a Mum with 2 under 2 (Irish Twins) Ash calls a spade a spade, we loved her animation and explanations on all things Mum life. We hope you absolutely love this relatable and raw ep!  Ash Pollard IG: @ashpollard__ Missta IG: @missta_babythermos Missta TikTok: @missta__ Missta Website

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