As busy Mums, we often find ourselves rushing out the door without putting much thought into our own outfits. So this week we spoke to the experts about how to plan a killer capsule wardrobe that will make every "throw-on" outfit look stylish and considered! The amazing Kath and Prue from The Wardrobe Edit join us to share their top tips on what staple items you need for an on trend capsule wardrobe, what looks are coming in this winter, what their favourite brands are, how to find cool yet...

WTAF!? Controversial topics in bite sized portions. When you only have time for a quick fix, but you’re wanting something spicy! In this week’s episode we’re talking about a topic that has no doubt affected us all as parents - sleep!! We chat about our own experiences with our children’s sleep and if we did or didn’t sleep train our kids.  We talk about the posts we’ve seen on instagram that could be detrimental to parent’s mental health, especially if they are already sleep deprived and on...

In this week’s episode we’re having an incredibly important conversation with Vanessa Hamilton on how we discuss sex, sexuality, respect and consent with our children.  We talk about why it is important to have age appropriate conversations and to start them much earlier than most parents realise. We also chat about how to approach these talks even if you may be feeling uncomfortable about it, and how informing our children about sex, consent and pleasure in an age appropriate way can help...

How can we make tidying up fun, and something our kids will want to get involved in? In this week’s ep we’re chatting with decluttering pro Kiah on teaching toddlers and kids to tidy up!  We discuss the importance of organisation and packing away routines, some tips for making cleaning and tidying fun, how you can incorporate games into tidying up, and setting up your family with a great tidying routine to encourage a calming organised space for everyone to enjoy!  Kiah is the Founder of...

WTAF!? Controversial topics in bite sized portions. When you only have time for a quick fix, but you’re wanting something spicy! In this week’s episode of WTAF we’re talking about the pressures on women to have kids, especially in our age bracket. We’ve noticed this so much amongst our family and friends and wanted to talk about why we think it’s so important to let women make their own decisions about what they want their family unit to look like.  We also chat about recent stats published...

In this week’s chat we’re joined by the amazing Callie, an Allied Health Professional working in the eating disorder space. Callie chats to us about how we approach body image with our children. We discuss what kind of impact our actions and words about our own bodies can have on our kids, from as early as the age of two.  We also chat about what we can do to encourage our children to love themselves and their bodies, and things to avoid saying and doing around our little ones in relation to...

It’s our birthday!!!! Three years ago little Hannah and little Emma sat in front of their little microphones not knowing if they’d record anything remotely interesting, or if they’d just end up throwing it in the bin.  And here we are now with an INCREDIBLE community of parents joining us every week to learn more about parenting, and hopefully have a laugh along the way. In this week’s episode we’re celebrating 3 years of podcasting by reflecting on the ups and downs over the past few years,...

WTAF!? Controversial topics in bite sized portions. When you only have time for a quick fix, but you’re wanting something spicy! In this week’s episode of WTAF we’re talking all about botox!! This is a bit of a controversial topic for a whole range of reasons, but we’ve squeezed in our 2 cents and personal experience in a 20 minute ep!  In this episode we talk about our own experience with botox and fillers, some pros and cons, whether we think botox is too normalised in today’s culture,...

We all know how important it is to recognise sleep cues in your baby, if you put them down too early they’ll have a short nap, or if you put them down too late they’ll be overtired and might never go to bed! Sleep Cue’s can be really tricky to work out, and also vary from baby to baby.  In this week’s episode we’re interviewing the wonderful Jen from Sleep Thrive Grow. Jen tells us all about what sleep cues are, how to identify sleep cues, what to do if your baby doesn’t show tired signs and...

So many things change when you have kids, and if you’re in a relationship, there are often new challenges and pressures that come up after your little ones arrive. Staying connected to your partner can be really hard when you’re sleep deprived, over stimulated and managing a whole new mental load.  This week we’re chatting to the amazing Relationship Counsellor Laura Press. Laura talks us through tips on how to remain connected after kids, how to deescalate when you’re in the middle of an...

Introducing a new sibling into your family is a huge transition for everyone! And for those of us that have gone through it, we know the transition can be a bit tricky for the older kids. In this episode we’re chatting to psychologist Sahra O’Doherty about how to manage your older children’s emotions when introducing a new sibling.  We talk about things to do before the baby arrives to help prepare them, what you can do after the baby arrives to make them feel included and continue the sense...

Did you have a birth plan going into your birth, or if you’re currently pregnant do you have one prepared? In this week’s ep we’re chatting about what a birth plan is, and if you need to have one heading into your birth.  We’re talking to the amazing Suzzie Vehrs - Childbirth Educator, Doula and Founder of She Births Bravely. Suzzie tells us about her own birth experiences, and draws from her experience mentoring women through their birth’s as a Doula.  We discuss what to include in your...

WTAF!? Controversial topics in bite sized portions. When you only have time for a quick fix, but you’re wanting something spicy! In this week’s episode of WTAF we’re talking about the recent controversy around Peppa Pig! If you have no idea what we’re talking about, Peppa Pig has been in the media recently being accused of being a bully, a brat and fat shaming her Dad.  In this episode we chat about whether we think kids shows should include these topics to help children know how to work...

Returning to work after kids can be a very stressful transition, made more difficult with huge waitlists for daycare centres and the cost of living. In this week’s episode we’re discussing different ways you can make the return to work more flexible, and better suited to your family and situation.  We’re joined by the amazing Lauren, a mum of 2 and Founder of BubbaDesk – Australia’s pioneering coworking space with onsite childcare, located across NSW. Lauren talks us through her first...

We’ve all been through that phase where your baby suddenly decides 5am is wake up time. So why does this happen and what can we do about it?? Send help!! This week we’re chatting to the amazing and hilarious Amy Wallace, an internationally certified sleep consultant, Founder of Little Dreamers and co-founder of Beyond Sleep School.  In this episode we cover: what early rising is, why does early rising happen, what factors can lead to early rising, how to break the habit and tips for a good...

WTAF!? Controversial topics in bite sized portions. When you only have time for a quick fix, but you’re wanting something spicy! In this week’s episode of WTAF we’re talking about the controversial song “one of your girls” by the Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp. Em recently heard this played in the top 50 which sparked our curiosity on what kind of impact sexualised music and content is having on our kids.  In this episode we discuss how mainstream media has become so sexualised, what we think is...

Welcome to the fourth trimester diaries! We’re just a couple of months late, but who has the time to talk about the fourth trimester while they’re in it?  In this episode Emma talks us through how her fourth trimester has been with Casey. We discuss feeding, sleep, routines, adjusting to having two kids, mental health and what’s been the most useful ways others have supported her during this time.  Sending lots of love and coffee to anyone else in this season of their life right now! This...

On this week's episode of Motherhood Confessions, we chat with one of our British listeners about her experience having her partner removed from her birth due to covid.  We discuss how this impacted her birth experience as a whole, after having her support person abruptly removed mid way through her induction, and how terrible this was for her partner after doing birth preparation courses then having to watch on his phone from home while his son was born.  If you have a story you'd like to...

Choosing your baby’s name can be a daunting process, and tricky if you can’t find something both parents agree on! So what are some helpful tips on how to find that perfect name for your beautiful little one? We’ve got all the answers and more in this week’s episode with the amazing Michelle Casey! Michelle is a naming consultant, Mum of three, and the Founder of Grow Little Wildflower. Through her business Michelle helps everyday Mama's from around the world choose the most perfect forever...

Welcome to our first episode in the WTAF series! Controversial topics in bite sized portions. When you only have time for a quick fix, but you’re wanting something spicy! What better way to launch our new series than to gasbag about our own recent controversy - Hannah’s reel on her food bill! For anyone who didn’t see the reel, Hannah shared what she spends on food per week (which is wild lets be honest) and the post got LOTS of feedback, went a little bit viral and started attracting some...

This is one incredible story! This week we’re chatting to the beautiful Gen about her hidden pregnancy (also known as a cryptic pregnancy). Gen talks us through her journey of discovering she was pregnant at 32 weeks, then after a series of unexpected events giving birth to her beautiful baby boy only a few days later.  Gen is a 32 year old Mama, primary school teacher, and beach enthusiast who loves to be around her friends and family. Gen shares her journey of coming to terms with the...

In this week’s episode we’re discussing all things baby milestones, and how we can incorporate purposeful play to help our children reach their physical milestones.  We’re chatting with the amazing Dr Emily and Dr Matt from Kin Active Kids, who have joined us all the way from Texas! We discuss what the major baby milestones are, what age range we can expect our kids to meet these, what kind of activities we can focus on to help with their development and what to do if you’re worried!  To...

This week we’re chatting to the amazing Steph O’Brien on her experience of pregnancy and birthing in a plus size body. Steph shares with us the challenges she faced in the medical system due to her BMI, and her journey advocating for herself to have the type of birth she wanted. This is such a beautiful chat and an insight into what birthing can be like for women who are plus size, and what we can do to support them in achieving their birth outcomes.  Steph is a Postpartum Doula living and...

For all those parents that want their babies close but also need to get sh!t done, this episode is for you! It’s no secret we’re both HUGE fans of baby wearing, but we wanted to dive a bit deeper into the benefits baby wearing provides to you and your baby, as well as the safety considerations when you pop bub into a carrier.  This week we’re chatting to the amazing Brooke Maree, all about how to baby wear like a boss! Brooke is one of Australia's leading Babywearing Educators helping...