Going Viral Hurts: The Day I Fell on a Star Picket (and the Internet Kicked Me While I Was Down)
This week on Big Mum Energy, Ali gets real about the day she quite literally fell face-first into chaos landing on a star picket, ending up in hospital, and then somehow… going viral.But instead of empathy, the internet did what it does best: judge, shame, and troll. From cruel comments about her weight to strangers making jokes about her pain, this episode dives into what it actually feels like when your worst moment becomes someone else’s entertainment.Ali opens up about:The accident that left her with a hole in her face (and a bruised ego)What happens when a viral post turns uglyLearning to separate self-worth from social media noiseIt’s raw, unfiltered, and a powerful reminder that behind every viral moment is a human being.If you’ve ever been judged, trolled, or just felt misunderstood this one’s for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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25 Questions for Mum Before She Dies — The Aunty Kim Edition
In this Big Mum Energy special, Ali gets real with her mum the iconic Aunty Kim and asks her 25 questions before she dies.It’s not morbid. It’s magic. The kind of conversation we all say we’ll have one day, but never do. 😂 And of course… a few brutally honest (and hilarious) answers only Aunty Kim could giveIt’s raw, funny, emotional, and beautifully human the perfect mix of laughter and lump-in-your-throat moments that define Big Mum Energy.If you’ve ever wished you could bottle your mum’s stories forever, this episode is your reminder to ask the questions now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sport talk with Kim Cogo Coghlan
Ali sits down with Kim Cogo Coghlan, Deputy Mayor of Mount Isa mum, community powerhouse, and all-round legend to talk about what kids’ sport really teaches us.They unpack: ⚽ The good, the bad, and the downright hilarious side of junior sport 🏉 Why showing up on the sidelines matters more than winning 🌟 How sport builds resilience, connection, and confidence in kids (and parents!)It’s real, it’s regional, and it’s pure Big Mum Energy celebrating the legends who make kids’ sport possible and the life lessons we all take home from the field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Little Gus, The Missing Boy Who Broke All Our Hearts
In this Big Mum Energy Special, Ali sits down with her mum and grandma to talk about the heartbreaking story that’s shaken the nation the disappearance of August “Gus” Lamont, the young boy who vanished without a trace in the outback.Through three generations of mothers, this episode explores: 💔 The gut-wrenching fear every parent feels when they hear stories like this 💬 Why stories like Gus’s hit so deeply because every mum sees her own child in his faceIt’s raw, emotional, and deeply human not a crime story, but a motherhood story. A moment for reflection, empathy, and holding our kids that little bit tighter.Because behind every headline is a family still searching, a community still hoping, and mums everywhere whispering the same thing: please, let him come home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is Bluey the Problem? Kids, Social Media & The Stuff No One Wants to Say Out Loud
This week on Big Mum Energy, Ali dives headfirst into the headlines and no, she’s not holding back.We’re reading the big conversations from Kidspot and beyond, including: Should kids under 16 even be on social media? (and why parents need to stop burying their heads in the sand)Why everyone seems deeply offended over literally everything right nowWhat does 67 actually mean (and should you panic if your kids are saying it)?Is Bluey secretly turning your kid into a little brat or are we just blaming a cartoon for bad parenting?And the big one that might just get Ali cancelled: her unfiltered thoughts on Donald Trump.It’s messy, it’s honest, and it’s exactly the convo you have in whispers with your girlfriends except louder, funnier, and with a wine in hand.Because the truth is, parenting today isn’t just about snacks and school drop-off… it’s about navigating the internet, the culture wars, and the fear of saying the “wrong” thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Big Mum Energy – the podcast for real mums who are done with the fake highlight reels. This is where the honest conversations about motherhood, mental load, marriage, and the chaos of parenting actually happen.We’re talking: ✔ The juggle of working mums. ✔ Parenting fails, sleep deprivation, and school drama ✔ Why marriage, friendships, and self-care feel impossible sometimes ✔ The funny, raw, and relatable truth about being a mum in today’s worldNo filters. No judgment. Just wine-down chats, big laughs, and real-life stories from everyday women who’ve yelled, cried, laughed until they peed themselves… and then showed up to do it all again.If you’ve ever felt alone in the chaos, this podcast is for you. Grab a coffee (or a wine), hit play, and let’s talk about the sh*t no one else will.Perfect for:Mums looking for honest parenting podcastsWomen juggling family, work, and life without the BSAnyone who loves funny, real-life mum stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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