Move it Mama - The Sparkle Pod
Self-Improvement
About
A podcast brought to you by Move it Mama, hosted by Move it Mama Founder Lisa Fong, and co-hosted by sisters Jess and Char. The Sparkle Pod is a place full of fun, nothing-off-limits banter and sparkle from the three sisters that are Move it Mama and their guests. Whether an episode centred on the sister's themselves or their fun and inspiring guests, each episode of The Sparkle Pod aims to bring you just that; some sparkle sprinkled into your day.
Episodes
- Mother's Day sum up (+ undertone of Mondayitis)
The episode recaps Mother's Day, discusses Tretinoin, a trip to the cinema, and various life updates, covering both positive and negative experiences.
- In short: MUM WIFE LIFE.
This episode of The Sparkle Pod discusses the ups and downs of 'Mum Wife Life,' touching on feelings of flatness, household chores, kids' activities, marriage, and health. It emphasizes finding gratitude amidst the chaos and acknowledging…
- Connection, app stuff, mental health, weekend summaries
This episode of Move it Mama discusses the Move it Mama app, the importance of community connection, prioritizing mental health, and maintaining self-care habits amidst life's chaos. It highlights the value of physical activity and persona…
- Sparkle Pod Book Club Ep 1
The first episode of Sparkle Pod Book Club features a relaxed discussion about reading habits, including current reads like "Everyone Here is Lying," favorite books, and upcoming reads such as "The Names."
- Debrief - lunch boxes and botox
The hosts of The Sparkle Pod return after a break to discuss the end of school holidays, family time, managing children's screen time, preparing lunch boxes, and cosmetic procedures like botox, including humorous observations on current tr…
- HANmer Springs, educating on Easter, men & their emotions, life being hard
The hosts discuss topics like naming a place, the meaning of Easter, and the general hardship of life. Leece shares thoughts inspired by a Mel Robbins podcast regarding the difficulties many face.
- School lunch orders, hot cross buns, phones/teens + a hearty Dan update
The hosts of Move it Mama discuss school lunch orders, the hot cross bun dilemma, teen phone usage, and share an update on Dan's current situation and progress.
- Together from CHCH!
The hosts of Move it Mama - The Sparkle Pod return to the podcast together after a break. They discuss their weekend experiences, reconnecting with their community through workouts and events, and express gratitude for listener feedback on…
- James Laughlin - why and how we can ALL be high performers
This episode features James Laughlin, a multi-time world champion musician and author, who discusses his journey from music to high-performance leadership. He shares insights on mental skills and strategies that can help listeners improve…
- Pigs are cute, teens, disc success and the lemon
Despite microphone issues, the hosts share a 'warts and all' episode covering parenting teens, makeup, a disc success story, and a book recommendation, ending on a joyful note and thanking their community.
- Our usual - kids, the weekend and rejection spirals
This episode of Move it Mama debriefs life with updates on kids’ milestones, parenting wins, and the emotional challenges of friendships. Hosts discuss solo parenting, personal analysis, and sources of joy.
- Life's HARD, what your nail shape says about you, letting go of control + yum stuff
This episode of Move it Mama tackles the difficulties of life and social media comparison, then shifts to the challenges of parenting teenagers, including issues like vaping and developing independence. The hosts also discuss nail shape me…
- The ladder of life - sniffing undies, V-Day, Fishbowl, Supplements, the disc + more
The episode delves into various topics including the challenges of the teen phase, Valentine's Day, supplements, Hyrox events, the period disc, and food habits. It also touches upon parenting and relationship dynamics.
- Goth era, french tips, grief, camping, Trump and teens
This episode of The Sparkle Pod features conversations about personal style, social media, teenagers, grief, and camping. The hosts reflect on family moments and the passage of time, sharing insights from their experiences.
- Back to the GRIND.
The hosts of Move it Mama return to regular programming after a break, discussing teen angst, school returns, feedback, and social media. They also celebrate the podcast's 8th birthday and recap summer holidays.
- Waffles, wisdom + tangents
Jess and Char share a spontaneous catch-up, discussing intuition, the 'Heated Rivalry' phenomenon, a local hill climb, sources of joy, and family moments. Sound quality may be affected as mics were not used.
- Popping in to say HI!
Move it Mama - The Sparkle Pod returns with a bonus holiday episode for 2026. Initially planning to focus solely on joy, the hosts discuss their changing moods and eventual return to positive vibes, touching on various topics before the of…
- Leece, Jess, Char & Kirsty G see the year out!
The final episode of Move it Mama - The Sparkle Pod features hosts Leece, Jess, Char, and Kirsty G reflecting on the year. They discuss personal achievements, Christmas gift strategies, and the launch of the Move it Mama app, expressing gr…
- THE APP IS HERE!! (+ mostly the waffle you've come to expect)
The Move it Mama podcast announces the launch of their new app, expressing gratitude for listener support. The episode also includes discussions on a weekend of musicals, family matters, and recent news.
- Gift idea run through, grief + hard sh*t
This episode of Move it Mama covers listener gift ideas, discusses issues like ungrateful children and teen alcohol use, and delves into navigating difficult emotional topics.
- Coffee, kids, flies, dogs and alcohol. AGAIN, SORRY!
This episode of Move it Mama features a chaotic, unfiltered discussion on everyday life, including coffee, children's nightmares, dogs' peculiar habits, TV shows, and the complexities of raising teenagers dealing with social media and alco…
- LJ's Taylor Swift experience, the app update, faith & hope
This episode covers Leece's surprising enthusiasm for Taylor Swift's new album, discussions on educating children about periods, and an update on the Move It Mama app's development. Leece also shares reflections on faith and hope from a re…
- Sneaking back in on a Tuesday
Leece and Jess are back with an episode covering Jess's recent trip, including family time and her return to the political landscape. Leece also shares an update on her period disc and discusses the benefits of sleeping naked, alongside th…
- Back to workouts for Leece, the app (soft) launch, connection in a relationship + more
Move it Mama returns to discuss their recent soft app launch, the Christchurch event, and the importance of connection in relationships. Leece also shares some personal struggles, reminding listeners that life isn't always 'sparkly'.
- Bodysuit up the vag, Taylor Swift, exercise and motivation
Leece shares a painful bodysuit story that kicks off the episode. The hosts discuss the 'going out top' era, new exercise motivations, vloggers, children on social media, and conclude with Taylor Swift. They also touch upon the Move it Mam…
- Relationships: doin' the werk (& other less serious chat)
Leece explores the work involved in relationships and chats about comedians, Emma Watson, and kids' school holidays. She also mentions the game Rekindle.
- The rerecord from Monday, warts & all
This episode of The Sparkle Pod addresses the rerecording of a previous episode due to content concerns. The hosts discuss teens, social media, marriage, and the decision to be childless, while also playing a game called Rekindle.
- The lemon, bad habits & answering the 'gram D&Ms
This episode of Move it Mama covers listener questions prompted by social media, including details about Leece's upcoming varicose vein surgery and feelings of isolation, as well as Nina's recent adenoid surgery.
- Societal expectations, Sydney recap, drugs & teens
This episode of The Sparkle Pod covers societal expectations, experiences from a Sydney trip, and advice on discussing drugs with children. The hosts acknowledge the challenges of parenting and aim to share relatable insights despite lower…
- Natalia - all things Te ao Māori, army stories, social media, joining Move it Mama & more
Natalia discusses her life experiences, including growing up in Christchurch, her time in the army with her partner, living in Amsterdam, their kombucha business, raising three children, and her role with Move it Mama.
- Coffee HAHA, matcha, daily struggles, ageing, individualised parenting & TV SHOWS (yay!)
The hosts discuss morning coffee antics, Jess's matcha epiphany, and current thoughts on life and living with physical limitations. They also delve into individualised parenting approaches, thoughts on TV shows like Love is Blind and The B…
- BONUS with Kirsty G: sexy undies, the move to Sydney, running recap, ex girlfriend tales & more
This bonus episode of Move it Mama features Kirsty G discussing her recent move from Auckland to Sydney. Topics include initiating and lingerie, her running achievements like a completed half marathon, family life, and stories about her ca…
- Singapore sling swing, school smarts, sex club, The Biggest Loser, Ozempic and red flags
The hosts of Move it Mama acknowledge the shambolic start to this episode, which features Jess answering questions posed by Leece, sometimes with inaccurate information. They cover topics ranging from Singapore and Bali geography to school…
- Phone addicts, life is hard, the Disney rort, Taylor Swift & deep heat in the vag
This episode of The Sparkle Pod features listener feedback and discussions on phone addiction, coping with life's difficulties, past relationships, a Disney on Ice experience, Taylor Swift, and a humorous story involving deep heat.
- Coffee (lol), epiphanies, and *just getting started* with exercise
This episode of The Sparkle Pod covers topics including coffee preferences, delayed onset muscle soreness, and advice on starting an exercise routine. The hosts also share book/show recommendations and discuss other miscellaneous topics.
- Life is PERFECT! (this is sarcastic... or is it?)
The hosts of Move it Mama attempt to manifest a perfect life, discussing various topics including coffee, teacher etiquette, children's tribulations, perspective on hardship, health, teenage alcohol consumption, and books. They express gra…
- The Christchurch/Life Debrief
This episode features a debrief of Leece's Christchurch trip, covering her feelings before and after the visit. It also touches on reflections about the rapid passage of time and shares snippets from their time together in NZ.
- Validating feelings, landing strips, keep cup updates and HELLO CHRISTCHURCH
In this episode of the Move it Mama podcast, the hosts discuss a variety of topics including emotional validation in therapy, parenting, laser hair removal, and travel plans to Christchurch. The episode also features updates on keep cups,…
- We're back; life's hard.
The hosts of Move it Mama - The Sparkle Pod return after a hiatus, discussing life's challenges, including difficulties with children and the general hardship many are facing. They express gratitude for their community's support and emphas…
- *BONUS* booze episode (inspired by Leece's DMs)
Leece addresses listener questions about her experience with sobriety, discussing how not drinking has affected her relationships, coping with the loss of a 'party girl' identity, and managing social situations as a non-drinker. This bonus…
- Kelly Coe commits herself to the waffle pod
Kelly Coe, founder of Augustine by Kelly Coe, joins The Sparkle Pod for an episode covering recommendations, live music, sports, holidays, events, and AI, with minimal business discussion.
- Managing consumption of smutty literature & more
This episode of Move it Mama discusses mindful media consumption, touching on the contrast between curated social media lives and fictional narratives. It also covers personal topics like aging, insecurities, erotic fiction recommendations…
- Lisafong.com, burn out, kids sport, mom rage & other potentially relatable weekend tales
Leece and Jess discuss their weekend experiences, touching on topics like burnout, managing children's behavior and sports, and relatable parenting struggles. They share anecdotes and express gratitude for their community.
- HBD to the King, accents, names, marching ants, overanalysing & ballet flats
The hosts of Move it Mama cover a range of topics including the King's Birthday, accents, names, household ants, ballet flats, and overanalysing conversations. They also discuss their kids, recent personal wins, and are seeking advice for…
- The usual: coffee, kids, alcohol, discipline. The struggle is real.
This episode of Move it Mama covers topics including coffee, alcohol, parenting challenges like peer pressure and discipline, and differing rules at friends houses regarding video games and phone usage.
- All sorts (possib a yawn in spots) - overwhelm, kids, being busy, Liver King, Dan and life conundrums
This episode of Move it Mama - The Sparkle Pod covers topics such as overwhelm, managing kids and busy schedules, and the abundance of health and fitness information available. The hosts emphasize the value of keeping things simple and ack…
- Our 200th episode! 200+ seconds from all of us + the usual Monday waff
Move it Mama celebrates its 200th episode with reflections from the team, including founder Leece, discussing their personal experiences with the community and its impact.
- Reflecting on the last year (heavy chat) & some lighter bits (naturally)
In this episode of The Sparkle Pod, the hosts reflect on the past year, marked by the anniversary of Dan's illness and its associated emotional toll. They also discuss lighter topics such as weekend activities, family outings, and everyday…
- Dogs, night routines, the itch (neck oil apology), compliments, kids, endless parental worry & keep cup chronicles
The hosts discuss their return to the podcast after a break, covering topics like dog ownership, children's routines, parental worries, and giving compliments. They also touch upon a personal 'neck oil' saga.
- Neck oil PSA, coffee conundrums, the dry hump and more
This episode of Move it Mama covers Facebook scam ads, a "neck oil" purchase, and tangents including coffee cup woes, facial hair, tattoos, and updates.