Jane Flemming gets real about raising twins and battling breast cancer
Jane Flemming is a former Olympian, mum of twins and breast cancer survivor. In this episode, she opens up about her double mastectomy and explains why 43 was the perfect age to start a family. She also jokes about teaching her boys to to ‘run like a girl’ and shares the beautiful advice she received on talking to your kids about cancer.Meanwhile, Mel discovers being a new school mum is HECTIC, Cassie is shocked by her daughter’s book choice and Giles has found the perfect 3rd birthday venue.Is a teacher’s love life ever relevant? The crew weigh in after a US teacher was fired for sharing photos of her wedding. And they discuss whether Shakespeare is ‘too explicit’ to be taught in schools after a slew of complaints from Perth parents. Plus, it’s going nuts at the box office, but why are we so obsessed with 50 Shades of Grey? #mummypornSHOW NOTES:Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanks to the inspirational Jane Flemming. This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett.We’ve got a bit of a favour to ask; we’d love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a review. It only takes a few secs and helps other people discover The Juggling Act.Have you got a story that you think our listeners will want to hear? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at Kidspot.Editorial@news.com.auor join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page.or tweet us at @KidspotSocial
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