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The Parenting Business

The Parenting Business

By: Stuart Malcolmson with Ben Lovejoy
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If you're a parent and you're in business, whether you own it or manage it, then this podcast is for you. Stuart and Ben are both multiple business owners trying to juggle work and family life. We discuss how things are going, the ups and downs of running businesses and how that affects weekly family life. We also talk about other things happening in the world, give our views on it and chat to other parents in business, to discover their stories, secrets, hints and tips for both better business and family life.Stuart Malcolmson with Ben Lovejoy Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • From Milkman to Mentor: Chris Morris's Journey Through Adversity - Part 2
    Apr 9 2026

    This is part 2, so if you missed part 1, it may be an idea to listen to that first. :-)


    Summary

    In this weeks episode, we continue our chat with Chris Morris about his profound journey through both personal and professional challenges, including family seperatation, legal battles in the family court and mental resilience. Both Chris and Stuart share a lot of their personal experiences around the family court system and their personal co-parenting challenges, whilst trying to maintain apositive relationship with teir children. They share their insights of the legal system and the importance of remaining child focused, in any seperation.


    Remember, you can get in touch with your stories, questions, tips and dad jokes, by emailing us at podcast@parentingbsusiness.com


    Keywords

    personal resilience, family separation, legal battles, mental health, overcoming adversity, parenting, life challenges, mental strength, family law, personal growth co-parenting, court battles, emotional resilience, legal advice, family relationships, mental health, parenting challenges, court orders, child custody, personal stories

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • From Milkman to Mentor: Chris Morris's Journey Through Adversity - Part 1
    Apr 2 2026

    Summary

    In this weeks episode, we start our chat with Chris Morris about his profound journey through both personal and professional challenges, including family seperatation, legal battes in the family court and mental resilience. Both Chris and Stuart share a lot of their personal experiences around the family court system and their personal co-parenting challenges, whilst trying to maintain apositive relationship with teir children. They share their insights of the legal system and the importance of remaining child focused, in any seperation.


    This is just part 1, so don't forget to follow the show, so you can be the first to have access to part 2, next week. Remember, you can get in touch with your stories, questions, tips and dad jokes, by emailing us at podcast@parentingbsusiness.com


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction, Highs and Lows

    21:21 Chris Morris's Early Life and Local Roots

    22:49 Initial Court Battles and Emotional Impact

    24:32 Chris's Work Background and Entrepreneurial Spirit

    25:56 Legal Strategies and Court Order Challenges

    27:13 From Milkman to Business Owner: Career Evolution

    30:12 Building Relationships with Children Post-Separation

    31:30 Personal Tragedies and Family Separation

    34:22 The Impact of Family Breakdown on Mental Health

    35:26 Managing Mental Health and Personal Resilience

    38:08 Balancing Business and Personal Life Challenges

    39:55 Negotiation, Flexibility, and Co-Parenting Dynamics

    42:53 Legal Battles and Court Experiences

    45:28 Reflections on Parenting, Legacy, and Moving Forward

    46:25 Reuniting with Children and Overcoming Obstacles

    52:38 Advice on Navigating Family Law and Contact Centers

    59:42 Mental Health, Coping, and Support Systems

    59:45 Round Up and Ben's Dad Joke of The Week


    Keywords

    personal resilience, family separation, legal battles, mental health, overcoming adversity, parenting, life challenges, mental strength, family law, personal growth co-parenting, court battles, emotional resilience, legal advice, family relationships, mental health, parenting challenges, court orders, child custody, personal stories

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Bedwetting and Boring Coversation! Why Would You Even Listen?
    Mar 26 2026

    Summary

    This week Stuart and Ben had to hastily put together what even they think is their worst episode yet! Why? Because their still recording next weeks guest episode, having started it 2 days ago!! They do manage to chat about their regular highs and lows, Big question and even chat about Chuck Norris.

    That's all coupled with their usual dull ramblings about family life, business and just any other waffle they could think of.


    Do tell us if you think this is the worst episode so far and whether it could indeed get any worse than this?


    You can email us your thoughts on podcast@parentingbusiness.com


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Overview

    01:07 Personal Updates and Positivity

    03:20 Highs and Lows of the Week

    12:04 Family and Parenting Challenges

    15:40 Health and Fitness Goals

    23:28 Engaging Questions and Curiosities

    24:06 Potholes and Local Council Accountability

    28:34 The Impact of Public Sector Productivity

    28:59 The Science of Hair and Aging

    33:26 Reflections on Chuck Norris and Pop Culture

    35:54 Reality TV and Relationship Dynamics

    37:56 Upcoming Guests and Future Episodes

    41:38 Humor and Dad Jokes in Everyday Life


    Keywords

    parenting, business, personal stories, humor, work-life balance, highs and lows, reflections, future plans



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    47 mins
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