On today&rsquo;s episode, writer, comedian and host of Mamamia's 456 Club podcast, Cathrine Mahoney joins us to share her unfiltered experience of parenting a teenager. With her trademark humour, Cathrine Mahoney offers hilarious reality checks about what's coming in the teenage years from endless food bills to impossible-to-wake mornings, and the unexpected melancholy of the parenting moments you don't realise will be your last. Whether you're in the trenches with little ones, or watching your teenager pull away, this episode offers the perfect blend of practical wisdom and emotional validation about the parenting journey that passes all too quickly, reminding us to treasure even the challenging parts of parenting. THE END BITS WIN $10k to use towards a cleaner* Visit <a href="http://nestlebabyandme.com.au/pausethechores">nestlebabyandme.com.au/pausethechores</a> to enter!*Promotion starts between 24/03/25 (AEDT) &ndash; 31/07/25 (AEST). AU residents 18+. Max 1 entry p/person. Draw: Unit 3/2 Cross St, Brookvale NSW 2100 at 10am AEST on 05/08/25. Prize: $10,000 transferred to winner&rsquo;s bank account. Winner notified and published on <a href="http://nestle.com.au/productnews/winners">nestle.com.au/productnews/winners</a> by 12/8/25. Claim prize by 5pm AEDT on 12/11/25. Unclaimed prize draw occurs 13/11/25. Promoter: Nestle Australia Ltd. Full T&Cs at <a href="http://www.nestlebabyandme.com.au/pausethechores">www.nestlebabyandme.com.au/pausethechores</a>. Permit No's: ACT TP 25/00355 & SA T25/260. <a href="https://move.mamamia.com.au/?utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tgm&code=MONTHOFTGM">Head here to get a yearly subscription for just $39.</a> and use the code MONTHOFTGM We&rsquo;re listening!&nbsp;<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">Send us a voice message</a>, email us at <a href="mailto:tgm@mamamia.com.au">tgm@mamamia.com.au</a> We&rsquo;ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. <a href="https://mailchi.mp/mamamia/babybrain">Join the mailing list.</a> CREDITS: Host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tigga_natoli/?hl=en">Tegan Natoli,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/annaliese_todd/">Annaliese Todd</a> With thanks to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cathrinemahoney/?hl=en">Cathrine Mahoney</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cathrinemahoney/?hl=en"></a> Producer: Tina Matolov Audio Producer: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe" rel="payment">Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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