It Aint for Sissies

After wrapping up Season 4 and taking a well-earned breather, we're back behind the microphones and ready to kick off Season 5! In this catch-up episode, we're filling you in on everything that's happened during our little hiatus — the highs, the lows, the random life updates nobody asked for, and the things we've been obsessing over while we were away.
Think of this as a reunion episode: two friends, plenty of laughs, a few questionable opinions, and a warm up for what's coming up this season. We're dusting off the podcast equipment, finding our groove again, and getting excited for another round of conversations, debates, stories, and tangents.
Season 5 is officially loading... and if this episode is anything to go by, we're already off track.

From moon water to mop hairstyles, we’re diving into all the trends everyone seems to be obsessed with right now. In this episode, we unpack the habits, hacks, and “life-changing” routines flooding our feeds — and decide which ones are actually worth it… and which ones are just beautifully branded nonsense.
We talk wellness trends, fitness crazes, beauty rituals, and the subtle (and not-so-subtle) pressure to keep up with it all. Are these trends making our lives better, or just busier and more expensive?
Expect strong opinions, light roasting, and a few moments of “wait… should we actually try this?”
If you’ve ever felt personally attacked by a morning routine that starts at 4:30am, this one’s for you.

From ice baths at sunrise to wearing eye and spot patches out in public, we’re diving into all the trends everyone seems to be obsessed with right now. In this episode, we unpack the habits, hacks, and “life-changing” routines flooding our feeds — and decide which ones are actually worth it… and which ones are just beautifully branded nonsense.
We talk wellness trends, fitness crazes, beauty rituals, and the subtle (and not-so-subtle) pressure to keep up with it all. Are these trends making our lives better, or just busier and more expensive?
Expect strong opinions, light roasting, and a few moments of “wait… should we actually try this?”
If you’ve ever felt personally attacked by a morning routine that starts at 4:30am, this one’s for you.

Family: the original reality show. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the wonderfully complicated world of family dynamics — with a special spotlight on grandparents and the many ways they show up in their grandchildren’s lives… or don’t. From loving support to unsolicited opinions, surprise boundary issues to becoming the household CEO, we unpack why some grandparents become deeply involved while others keep a noticeable distance.
Is it love? Regret? A second chance at parenting? Protecting their freedom? Emotional baggage? Boredom with excellent snacks? We share our own theories, stories, and observations about why some grandparents seem to go from retired to fully re-employed the moment grandchildren arrive — while others prefer a polite cameo appearance once a quarter.
It’s funny, honest, a little spicy, and painfully relatable for anyone who has ever heard the phrase, “Well, when I raised children…” or wondered why Nana is suddenly impossible to book.

In this episode, we take a nostalgic trip into the wonderfully awkward world of Dr Miriam Stoppard’s Questions Children Ask and How to Answer Them — a book that promised clarity, guidance and age-appropriate truth… and delivered answers that were technically correct, yet impressively misleading.
We dive into some of the book’s more memorable responses to children’s big questions and quickly realise that while nothing said was exactly wrong, a lot of it felt like the verbal equivalent of side-stepping eye contact.
From creative wording to strategic explanations, we unpack the fine art of telling children the truth…
Naturally, this leads to plenty of laughter, disbelief, and the comforting realisation that generations of adults have been winging difficult conversations with children for years.
Join us as we revisit a parenting classic, question the logic, admire the confidence, and ask the real question: were the children, and adults alike, actually satisfied with these answers?