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  • Welcome to How To Build A Universe, where stories build worlds!

    In this episode, we're heading into the jungle for the great banana bungle of 2025. Join host Thom as he meets Sam, the greedy monkey, who's having a hard time sharing her bananas. Adventure with them and their friends of the rainforest as they learn about sharing and working as a team to rescue the Magical Banana Bonanza Tree, which grows bananas of all colours and flavours if you don't mind! 

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    Hosts: Thom Lion and Gen Muir

    Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

    Writing, Sound Design and Songs: Thom Lion

    Sammy The Monkey: Tahli Blackman

    Tito The Toucan: Tom Bourne

    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.

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  • Welcome to How To Build A Universe, where stories build worlds!

    In this episode, we're diving into the ocean to visit Harmony Reef, a breathtaking underwater garden filled with colourful coral and schools of beautiful fish. Join host Thom as he meets Echo the whale and Spark the anglerfish who help him on an exciting adventure to find the Corah the clam's special bass drum in time for the Sea Symphony Parade.

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    CREDITS:

    Hosts: Thom Lion and Gen Muir

    Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

    Writing, Sound Design and Songs: Thom Lion

    "Echo" The Whale: Tom Bourne

    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.

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  • Welcome to How To Build A Universe, where stories build worlds!

    In this episode, we're stepping into The Whispering Woods, an enchanted forest where magic lives in every tree and friendly creatures need your help. Join host Thom as he meets Nibbles the possum and helps him on a very special mission to find the magical Sparkleberry Tree.

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    CREDITS:

    Hosts: Thom Lion and Gen Muir

    Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

    Writing, Sound Design and Songs: Thom Lion

    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.

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Welcome to How To Build A Universe, where stories build worlds!

    Join your little one on magical adventures that strengthen your connection through the power of play. While kids explore enchanted forests, underwater kingdoms and prehistoric lands with hosts Gen Muir and Thom Lion, parents discover the science behind why play matters.

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    Send us a voice message and one of our podcast producers will get back to you ASAP.

    CREDITS:

    Host: Thom Lion and Gen Muir

    Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

    Audio Producer: Thom Lion

    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.

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

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  • Have you ever looked at a toddler and thought…why on Earth are you doing that?! Well, you’re not alone. In this bonus episode, we hear from Matty J and Fiona Falkiner to find out what it is their toddler is doing that they just don’t seem to understand.

    From post-daycare meltdowns to parental preferences, toddlers have a unique way of expressing themselves that can sometimes be challenging to comprehend.

    So this episode, parenting expert Gen Muir shares some wisdom and practical tips to help understand toddler behaviour and how to manage it.

    GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at [email protected]

    CREDITS:

    Host: Gen Muir

    Guests: Matty J and Fiona Falkiner

    Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

    Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

    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.

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

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  • There's a big wide world out there, and everyday is an opportunity for our kids to learn and grow... but what happens when external influences come into the mix.

    From pre-school friends, to TV ads and family members, our kids manage a lot of external influences every single day.

    So this episode, parenting expert Gen Muir shares with us some ways to keep your little one safe from negative influences and encourage them towards more positive ones.

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    Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

    CREDITS:

    Host: Leigh Campbell

    Expert: Gen Muir

    Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

    Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman

    Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

    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.

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

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  • Did you know kids start lying as young as three years old.

    Sometimes when our little ones tell tall tales it’s cute… but when does it err into the side of being a problem?

    This episode we dive into the real reason why little kids lie, what it means and how we can encourage the truth.

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    CREDITS:

    Host: Leigh Campbell

    Expert: Gen Muir

    Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

    Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman

    Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

    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.

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Do you ever find yourself talking to your kids, but it seems like they're in their own little world? Why is it so hard to get your child to actually listen?

    It turns out one of the biggest reasons we're getting tuned out is our approach as parents... go figure!

    So this episode parenting expert Gen Muir shares with host Leigh Campbell some helpful tips and techniques to encourage better communication and listening in our kids.

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    Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

    CREDITS:

    Host: Leigh Campbell

    Expert: Gen Muir

    Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

    Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman

    Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

    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.

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • As parents, our goal is to help our pre-schoolers become the best versions of themselves… but how can we nurture their confidence so they're not afraid to pursue big adventures and challenges?

    This episode, parenting expert Gen Muir shares with host Leigh Campbell all the ways to build confidence in your child... and it all starts with preparation.

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    Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

    CREDITS:

    Host: Leigh Campbell

    Expert: Gen Muir

    Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

    Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman

    Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

    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.

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • There's nothing better than when you can hear all your children getting along, but let's be honest how often does that actually happen?

    This episode parenting expert Gen Muir takes host Leigh Campbell through all the ways to help ease sibling rivalry and tension in the home, and shares her tips and tricks on how to bring the magic back into your home.

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    Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

    CREDITS:

    Host: Leigh Campbell

    Expert: Gen Muir

    Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

    Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman

    Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

    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.

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Have you ever wondered why such little humans have such big feelings? Peel a banana wrong, press the lift button or refuse to buy another unicorn toy and boom... a tantrum errupts.

    You’re probably wondering is there a way to help your little one with their big feelings? Simple answer: yes!

    This episode host Leigh Campbell chats with parenting expert Gen Muir to get all the tips and tricks to navigate your toddler through the emotional roller coaster that is being a preschooler.

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    Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

    CREDITS:

    Host: Leigh Campbell

    Expert: Gen Muir

    Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

    Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman

    Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

    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.

    Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

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  • Do you remember meeting your first ever friend? For so many of us it’s a cousin or sibling, or even the next door neighbour. But with so much learning and growing to do, how do toddlers even make friends?

    This episode we help you find ways to steer your kids towards good friends, away from not so nice ones, and find ways to help them be a good little friend themselves.

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    Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

    CREDITS:

    Host: Leigh Campbell

    Expert: Gen Muir

    Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

    Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman

    Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

    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.

    Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Did you know, you only need to get it right with your kids 30% of the time?

    We're back for season two of How To Build A Human, where host Leigh Campbell speaks with resident parenting expert Gen Muir to help create a operating guide for your child.

    This episode is all about building resilient pre-schoolers, building healthy boundaries and learning how to deeply connect with your little one to make quality time that much more special.

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    Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

    CREDITS:

    Host: Leigh Campbell

    Expert: Gen Muir

    Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

    Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman

    Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

    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.

    Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • We know when it comes to raising kids there is no instruction manual, so grab a notebook and get ready for How To Build A Human season two!

    Over the next eight weeks, host Leigh Campbell will be joined by parenting expert Gen Muir to create your guidebook for raising kids, talking about the topics you want to hear.

    Season two drops this Friday.

    GET IN TOUCH:

    Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

    CREDITS:

    Host: Leigh Campbell

    Expert: Gen Muir

    Producer: Liz Keen

    Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

    Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

    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.

    Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • When we’re talking about raising a human, it all seems to lead back to connection.

    This is why, for our final episode, Leigh is talking to the woman who knows all about it, and has been giving us the best parenting advice all season.

    Gen Muir is a parent educator, the mum of four boys, and the founder of Connected Parenting. And today, I really want to pick her brains all about why connection is so important for everything we teach our kids….

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    Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

    CREDITS:

    Host: Leigh Campbell

    Expert: Gen Muir

    Producer: Liz Keen

    Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

    Audio Producer: Leah Porges

    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.

    Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Independence and toddlers are two words that don’t really go hand in hand.

    But nurturing an independent spirit for our toddlers in terms of play, creativity, and awareness of the world around them is super important.

    So how do we do it?

    On this episode, Leigh is joined by the founder and director of the financial media platform, SugarMamma.TV, author and mum of three Canna Campbell to discuss how to raise independent kids, and no, it's not as tricky as it sounds.

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    Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

    CREDITS:

    Host: Leigh Campbell

    Expert: Gen Muir

    Guest: Canna Campbell

    Producer: Liz Keen

    Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

    Audio Producer: Thom Lion

    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.

    Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

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  • Nazeem Hussain has a lot of projects on the go at any one time which can sometimes be stressful, so how do you stay calm and model calmness to your kids when you’ve got a lot going on? And still has fun?

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    CREDITS:

    Host: Leigh Campbell

    Expert: Gen Muir

    Guest: Nazeem Hussain

    Producer: Liz Keen

    Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

    Audio Producer: Rhiannon Mooney

    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.

    Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • On today's episode, Leigh is joined by former Olympic champion Libby Trickett to talk about how to raise considerate humans, and why it's important to embrace the chaos with our little ones.

    Plus Gen Muir's two simple tips for teaching our toddlers to be considered and thoughtful.

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    Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

    CREDITS:

    Host: Leigh Campbell

    Expert: Gen Muir

    Guest: Libby Trickett

    Producer: Liz Keen

    Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

    Audio Producer: Thom Lion

    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.

    Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • In 2011 Turia was running an ultramarathon in the Western Australian outback when she got caught in a grass fire. She suffered burns to 70% of her body - she had to learn to walk again and learn to live in a new reality. Now not only does she host her very own podcast, but she’s also the mum to two little boys, runs ultra-marathons, writes books, and wears a lot of hats. This is why today on the show she’s joining Leigh to talk about how she’s instilling resilience into her toddlers and how we can do the same.

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    Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

    CREDITS:

    Host: Leigh Campbell

    Expert: Gen Muir

    Guest: Turia Pitt

    Producer: Liz Keen

    Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

    Audio Producer: Thom Lion

    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.

    Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • How do you raise kind humans?

    On the show today, Leigh sits down with writer, podcaster and comedian Sean Szeps. He’s the father of five-year-old twins with his husband Josh. And he’s focussed on making sure they’re always putting empathy and kindness first. And of course, we’re joined by our resident parent educator Gen Muir to talk about how to build empathy and compassion in our kids.

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    Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

    CREDITS:

    Host: Leigh Campbell

    Expert: Gen Muir

    Guest: Sean Szeps: https://www.instagram.com/seanszeps/?hl=en

    Producer: Liz Keen

    Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

    Audio Producer: Thom Lion

    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.

    Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au

    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.