It may have been a little while since you’ve heard co-host Ginni Mansberg’s voice in your ears. If you didn’t know, Ginni is also one of the hosts of our Gen X podcast, Unleashed, where women come together for a laugh, a chat and, occasionally, some of life’s harder conversations.

Ginni recently shared something incredibly personal with the Unleashed listeners, the story of her mum’s decision to choose voluntary assisted dying.

If you have a teenager, or a child who is now an adult, you may find yourself in a similar stage of life to Ginni: watching your parents age and beginning to face the realities of serious illness, difficult decisions and what it means to care for the people who once cared for you.

This is part one of a three-part series following Ginni and her family through the before, the moment itself and what comes after.

You can listen to part two and part three here.

If this conversation brought up hard feelings and you need some help, please call Lifeline here.

In your ears today is Cath Mahoney, Bruna Papandrea and Ginni Mansberg

Check out our Unleashed music playlist for some feel good throwbacks!

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It may have been a little while since you&rsquo;ve heard co-host Ginni Mansberg&rsquo;s voice in your ears. If you didn&rsquo;t know, Ginni is also one of the hosts of our Gen X podcast,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/unleashedshow/">Unleashed</a>, where women come together for a laugh, a chat and, occasionally, some of life&rsquo;s harder conversations.
Ginni recently shared something incredibly personal with the Unleashed listeners, the story of her mum&rsquo;s decision to choose voluntary assisted dying.
If you have a teenager, or a child who is now an adult, you may find yourself in a similar stage of life to Ginni: watching your parents age and beginning to face the realities of serious illness, difficult decisions and what it means to care for the people who once cared for you.
This is part one of a three-part series following Ginni and her family through the before, the moment itself and what comes after.
You can listen to <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/unleashedshow/complex-family-dynamics/">part two</a> and <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/unleashedshow/what-happens-after-your-mum-dies/">part three</a> here.
If this conversation brought up hard feelings and you need some help, please call Lifeline&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/" data-stringify-link="https://www.lifeline.org.au/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">here</a>.
In your ears today is Cath Mahoney, Bruna Papandrea and Ginni Mansberg
Check out our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4mXHAmMk9GD8nCOxheEDmQ">Unleashed music playlist</a> for some feel good throwbacks!
The End Bits: Follow us on Instagram, DM us thoughts, feelings and questions @unleashed.show Love the show? Hit follow on Apple or Spotify &mdash; it helps other Gen X women find us.
Executive Producer Grace Rouvray Senior Producer and Audio Editor is Tina Matolov Social Media Producer is Annaliese Todd
Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/mamamia/id6442502456">here</a>!
Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We&rsquo;ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://veryperi.com.au&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1783817057800137&amp;usg=AOvVaw1OqjXjPeyY1DxRiElQsfps">veryperi.com.au</a> and join me today. You hot? Same.
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I Know The Day My Mum Is Going To Die: Ginni Mansberg's Story

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On today’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.

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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.
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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.

Cathrine Mahoney On The Teen Years And The Parenting 'Lasts' You Don't See Coming

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Welcome to a brand new podcast from This Glorious Mess called Parents Anonymous.

Part Church Confessional, part Game Show, this is where you share your deepest, darkest parenting confessions to get that guilt off your chest. We'll score each confession, and here at parents anonymous, the worst parenting moment wins the most points.

To kick things off, we have three juicy secrets: a butt dial gone wrong, a dummy fairy incident, and a questionable donation.

If you have a confession to share, leave us a voice note or email us at tgm@mamamia.com.au.

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Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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.

Welcome to a brand new podcast from This Glorious Mess called Parents Anonymous.
Part Church Confessional, part Game Show, this is where you share your deepest, darkest parenting confessions to get that guilt off your chest. We'll score each confession, and here at parents anonymous, the worst parenting moment wins the most points.
To kick things off, we have three juicy secrets: a butt dial gone wrong, a dummy fairy incident, and a questionable donation.
If you have a confession to share, leave us <a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">a voice note</a> or email us at <a>tgm@mamamia.com.au</a>.
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Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Lu Hill
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.

Parents Anonymous: The Butt-Dial That Ended A Mothers' Group

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Is it a confession or deep respect to a parent who kills off Santa, The Tooth Fairy AND The Easter Bunny in just one conversation. We're leaning towards respect. 

Plus a mother who made the mistake of trying to enjoy herself at the beach with toddlers. 

You can share your best worst parenting stories by leaving us a voice note, email us at tgm@mamamia.com.au or for super shame super anonymous you can pop them in this form. 

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Host: Annaliese Todd & Stacey Hicks

Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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.

Is it a confession or deep respect to a parent who kills off Santa, The Tooth Fairy AND The Easter Bunny in just one conversation. We're leaning towards respect.&nbsp;
Plus a mother who made the mistake of trying to enjoy herself at the beach with toddlers.&nbsp;
You can share your best worst parenting stories by leaving us a&nbsp;<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">voice note</a>, email us at <a href="mailto:tgm@mamamia.com.au">tgm@mamamia.com.au </a>or for super shame super anonymous you can pop them in <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ObDj670rn6F9rMOOMmuxgh4tNb8HXcWmW409j7GkJpc/edit">this form</a>.&nbsp;
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Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Lu Hill
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.

Parents Anonymous: Killing Off Santa

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Kris O’Neill has a love letter to two girls who she misses terribly, her breasts.

After being diagnosed with breast cancer almost two years ago, Kris made the choice to go flat. A complex journey wrapped up in fear, celebration and survival.

Kris is now on a mission to change the perceptions of mastectomy. Talking to anyone who has gone flat or foob, or supporting someone who has, to help find the joy in the Breast Case Scenario.

Read Kris's full Little Love Story Here

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Guest: Kristie O'Neill from Breast Case Scenario Podcast

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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.

Kris O&rsquo;Neill has a love letter to two girls who she misses terribly, her breasts.
After being diagnosed with breast cancer almost two years ago, Kris made the choice to go flat. A complex journey wrapped up in fear, celebration and survival.
Kris is now on a mission to change the perceptions of mastectomy. Talking to anyone who has gone flat or foob, or supporting someone who has, to help find the joy in the Breast Case Scenario.
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/boobs-after-breast-cancer-surgery/">Read Kris's full Little Love Story Here</a>
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Audio Producer: Lu Hill
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.

Little Love Stories: A Love Letter To My Body Post Mastectomy

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In this weeks Parents Anonymous we got quite a shock when a super embarrassing toilet dilemma was revealed to be the secret shame of our very own Stacey Hicks! However, we're quite impressed at her ingenuity. Brace for shock and wow

Please share your shameful secrets by leaving us a voice note, email us at tgm@mamamia.com.au or for super shame super anonymous you can pop them in this form. 

Parents Anonymous is part Church Confessional, part Game Show. Where you, our listeners, share your deepest darkest parenting confessions and we'll score them using our completely made up scoring system! 

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CREDITS:

Host: Annaliese Todd & Stacey Hicks

Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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.

In this weeks Parents Anonymous we got quite a shock when a super embarrassing toilet dilemma was revealed to be the secret shame of our very own Stacey Hicks! However, we're quite impressed at her ingenuity. Brace for shock and wow
Please share your shameful secrets by leaving us a <a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">voice note</a>, email us at <a href="mailto:tgm@mamamia.com.au">tgm@mamamia.com.au </a>or for super shame super anonymous you can pop them in <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ObDj670rn6F9rMOOMmuxgh4tNb8HXcWmW409j7GkJpc/edit">this form</a>.&nbsp;
Parents Anonymous is part Church Confessional, part Game Show. Where you, our listeners, share your deepest darkest parenting confessions and we'll score them using our completely made up scoring system!&nbsp;
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Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Lu Hill
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.

Parents Anonymous: The Macgyver Adult Diaper

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On this episode, we uncover how a mystery rash is actually tied to last night’s dinner, a parent who’s taking "work from home" to a whole new level, and meet a mum who’s embracing sleep deprivation—for a surprising new reason. 

You can share your best worst parenting stories by leaving us a voice note, email us at tgm@mamamia.com.au or for super shame super anonymous you can pop them in this form. 

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CREDITS:

Host: Annaliese Todd & Stacey Hicks

Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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.

On this episode, we uncover how a mystery rash is actually tied to last night&rsquo;s dinner, a parent who&rsquo;s taking "work from home" to a whole new level, and meet a mum who&rsquo;s embracing sleep deprivation&mdash;for a surprising new reason.&nbsp;
You can share your best worst parenting stories by leaving us a <a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">voice note</a>, email us at <a href="mailto:tgm@mamamia.com.au">tgm@mamamia.com.au </a>or for super shame super anonymous you can pop them in <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ObDj670rn6F9rMOOMmuxgh4tNb8HXcWmW409j7GkJpc/edit">this form</a>.&nbsp;
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Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Lu Hill
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.

Parents Anonymous: My Baby's Head Is Also A Plate

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Is gaslighting a toddler ever okay?

We are divided on this episode of Parents Anonymous - which might just be our most outrageous yet.

From failed homework to divorce celebration we are dishing out our judgement-free judgement on your biggest parenting confessions and sharing ours as well.

Please share your shameful secrets by leaving us a voice note, email us at tgm@mamamia.com.au or for super shame super anonymous you can pop them in this form. 

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Host: Annaliese Todd & Stacey Hicks

Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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.

Is gaslighting a toddler ever okay?
We are divided on this episode of Parents Anonymous - which might just be our most outrageous yet.
From failed homework to divorce celebration we are dishing out our judgement-free judgement on your biggest parenting confessions and sharing ours as well.
Please share your shameful secrets by leaving us a <a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">voice note</a>, email us at <a href="mailto:tgm@mamamia.com.au">tgm@mamamia.com.au </a>or for super shame super anonymous you can pop them in <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ObDj670rn6F9rMOOMmuxgh4tNb8HXcWmW409j7GkJpc/edit">this form</a>.&nbsp;
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Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Lu Hill
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.

Parents Anonymous: When You Fail At Year 2 Math

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Today's Parents Anonymous dives into another three deliciously embarrassing confessions: a baby locked in the car sparks a lasting daycare shame, one parent confesses to dodging one-on-one time with their child, and childproofing materials prove smarter than the adults trying to navigate them.

You can share your best worst parenting stories by leaving us a voice note, email us at tgm@mamamia.com.au or for super shame super anonymous you can pop them in this form. 

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CREDITS:

Host: Annaliese Todd & Stacey Hicks

Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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.

Today's Parents Anonymous dives into another three deliciously embarrassing confessions: a baby locked in the car sparks a lasting daycare shame, one parent confesses to dodging one-on-one time with their child, and childproofing materials prove smarter than the adults trying to navigate them.
You can share your best worst parenting stories by leaving us a <a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">voice note</a>, email us at <a href="mailto:tgm@mamamia.com.au">tgm@mamamia.com.au </a>or for super shame super anonymous you can pop them in <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ObDj670rn6F9rMOOMmuxgh4tNb8HXcWmW409j7GkJpc/edit">this form</a>.&nbsp;
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Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Lu Hill
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.

Parents Anonymous: Baby Proof… And Also Adult Proof

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On this weeks episode of Parents Anonymous, a gushy Facebook post has a parent questioning their entire existence. Bribery is ALWAYS in the parenting toolkit. Plus a PA theme has started to emerge with parents ringing the emergency services, possibly wasting their time. Much to unpack.  

Please share your shameful secrets by leaving us a voice note, email us at tgm@mamamia.com.au or for super shame super anonymous you can pop them in this form. 

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CREDITS:

Host: Annaliese Todd & Stacey Hicks

Producer: Grace Rouvray

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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.

On this weeks episode of Parents Anonymous, a gushy Facebook post has a parent questioning their entire existence. Bribery is ALWAYS in the parenting toolkit. Plus a PA theme has started to emerge with parents ringing the emergency services, possibly wasting their time. Much to unpack.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Please share your shameful secrets by leaving us a <a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">voice note</a>, email us at <a href="mailto:tgm@mamamia.com.au">tgm@mamamia.com.au </a>or for super shame super anonymous you can pop them in <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ObDj670rn6F9rMOOMmuxgh4tNb8HXcWmW409j7GkJpc/edit">this form</a>.&nbsp;
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Producer: Grace Rouvray
Audio Producer: Lu Hill
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.

This Glorious Mess - The Ambulance That Didn’t Need To Be Called

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Being a teenager has changed. A lot. There’s TikTok, vaping, d*ck pics, there are Snap maps, selfies and filters...and it's all a potential battlefield for parents where the stakes feel impossibly high. So welcome to some real parenting talk. As both clinicians and parents, Dr. Ginni Mansberg and clinical psychologist Jo Lamble know first-hand how challenging it can be to raise adolescents. This is why they're bringing their common-sense expertise to Mamamia’s Help! I Have A Teenager. Every week Dr. Ginni and Jo will be answering your questions, and you can submit them at podcast@mamamia.com.au

Being a teenager has changed. A lot. There’s TikTok, vaping, d*ck pics, there are Snap maps, selfies and filters...and it's all a potential battlefield for parents where the stakes feel impossibly high. So welcome to some real parenting talk. As both clinicians and parents, Dr. Ginni Mansberg and clinical psychologist Jo Lamble know first-hand how challenging it can be to raise adolescents. This is why they're bringing their common-sense expertise to Mamamia’s Help! I Have A Teenager. Every week Dr. Ginni and Jo will be answering your questions, and you can submit them at <a href="mailto:podcast@mamamia.com.au">podcast@mamamia.com.au</a>

Help! I Have A Teenager

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