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The Parent Pod

Rachel Russell, Leisa Robertson

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led parenting show focused on emotionally healthy child development, neurodiversity, emotional regulation and practical, connection-based strategies, combining expert guest interviews with co-hosted discussions. Suitable pitches include parenting authors, child-development researchers, educators, psychologists, neurodiversity specialists and family-support professionals with published work or substantial practice experience; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 53

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: Australia

Instagram: 340 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

quitefranklycoaching@gmail.com

rachelrussell33@gmail.com

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Host

Rachel Russell - Educator, emotion coach, author and parenting expert who helps parents support children’s emotional health, resilience, regulation and connection.

Leisa Robertson - Parenting, education and social-work professional who brings lived experience of neurodivergence and family support to discussions about raising and supporting neurodivergent children.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Parenting authors, child-development experts, educators, researchers, psychologists, neurodiversity specialists and family-support professionals with substantial practical experience or established public expertise.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Extensive professional experience, Research or specialist expertise, Established podcasts or media appearances

Recent Guest Discussions

Justin Coulson - Raising Boys, Healthy Masculinity, Resilience And Supporting Boys’ Emotional And Personal Development.

Danielle C. Baker - Micro-wins In Parenting, Child Development, Emotional Regulation, Confidence, Connection And Belonging.

Recent Topics

Parenting, Neurodiversity, Child Development, Emotional Regulation, Education

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Parent Pod
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Gen Muir - Why Kids Need Boundaries

September 17, 2026

Gen Muir joins Rachel on The Parent Pod to talk about her brand new book, Why Kids Need Boundaries, released today.Gen is a parenting educator, mum of four boys and the founder of Connected Parenting. Known for her warm, practical and refreshingly real approach to parenting, she helps families understand behaviour and build connection.In this honest and relatable conversation, Gen and Rachel unpack why kids need boundaries, why holding them can feel so hard, and how we can set limits while st...

Neurospice Girls - Episode 5: Supporting Your Neurodivergent Child at School

September 09, 2026

Supporting a neurodivergent child at school can sometimes feel like a whole new world to navigate. Accommodations, meetings, communication with teachers, individual education plans and knowing when to advocate can all become part of the parenting journey.In this episode of the Neurospice Girls, Rachel and Leisa talk about working collaboratively with schools to support children with ADHD, autism and other neurodivergent profiles.We explore how to build positive relationships with teachers, es...

Neurospice Girls - Episode 4: Neurodivergent Kids and Friendships

September 02, 2026

Friendships can be tricky for any child, but for neurodivergent kids there can be extra layers to navigate. Social fatigue, sensory needs, rejection, conflict and different ways of communicating can all play a part.In this episode of the Neurospice Girls, Rachel and Leisa talk about friendships and social life for children with ADHD, autism and other neurodivergent profiles. We explore making and maintaining friendships, understanding different ways of connecting, and why having one good frie...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Parent Pod
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How do I get in touch with The Parent Pod?

The Parent Pod is hosted by Rachel Russell and Leisa Robertson. Its publicly listed emails are quitefranklycoaching@gmail.com and rachelrussell33@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Parent Pod?

The publicly listed emails for The Parent Pod: quitefranklycoaching@gmail.com and rachelrussell33@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Parent Pod have?

Podseeker estimates The Parent Pod reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Parent Pod?

The Parent Pod typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Parenting authors, child-development experts, educators, researchers, psychologists, neurodiversity specialists and family-support professionals with substantial practical experience or established public expertise. Common among recent guests: Published books; Extensive professional experience; Research or specialist expertise. Recent guests include Justin Coulson and Danielle C. Baker.

How hard is it to get booked on The Parent Pod?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Parent Pod cover?

Recent episodes cover Parenting, Neurodiversity, Child Development, Emotional Regulation, and Education. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

quitefranklycoaching@gmail.com

rachelrussell33@gmail.com

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