Each episode of Parentkind covers two incredible stories about parenting.

Host Maggie Kelly unpacks issues around body image, sex, cheating, abortion, the experience of being a transgender or disabled parent, and of course, love.

Some of the stories are weird and funny, while others are just heart-wrenching. But all of them unpack this vast and ancient thing that brought literally all of us into existence. They may be small stories of parents, but it’s one huge tale of Parentkind.

Hosted by Maggie Kelly
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Featuring our amazing Founder and CEO Samantha Barakat Light, Incredible parenting stories for all of parentkind - Listen on your favourite Podcast Streaming App

Family

You CAN Choose Your Family.

Two families are created under the most exceptional circumstances. In the first story, two lawyers create a contract to have a baby, while in the second, a single mum tracks down - and marries! - her anonymous sperm donor.

  • IVF process
  • parenting stories
  • sperm donor
Sex

Let’s Talk About Sex!

Sex in parenthood goes through many transformations. A mother-daughter duo hit the big time on OnlyFans, and a loving husband struggles with his libido during IVF.

  • OnlyFans
  • how to make money
  • content ideas
  • IVF
Identity

My Wonderful Identity Crisis

Everyone changes during pregnancy, and not just physically. We meet a mother with cerebral palsy whose perfect pregnancy gave her a sense of strength and capability. Then in story two, an Aboriginal midwife discovers her family roots.

  • identity crisis
  • indigenous
  • birthing on country
  • cerebral palsy

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