This week on Chaos with Karen and Ciara, we’re chatting about a mix of everything that comes with this stage of life — the overwhelm, the mental load, and the constant juggle.

We talk honestly about perimenopause and how it can show up in ways you don’t expect, from anxiety to feeling completely overstimulated. We also get into the guilt (and nerves) around going away without your children, solo trips, and why even the idea of a break can feel stressful.

We also chat about:

• anxiety around flying and being away from your kids
• road rage and those moments where your patience disappears
• the added stress of having pets alongside a busy family life
• reality TV as a bit of escapism when everything feels like a lot

And we also share some practical tips around returning to work while breastfeeding, including what to expect, how to prepare, and ways to make that transition feel a bit more manageable.

This is a real, honest conversation about the juggle — and trying to find small ways to cope in the middle of it all.

If you’ve ever felt like everything is just that bit harder lately, or you’re navigating going back to work with a baby, this one will resonate.

As always — no judgement, just honesty.

This week on Chaos with Karen and Ciara, it’s a very real, very honest catch-up on the everyday chaos of life with four kids.

From trying to get everyone out the door in the morning, to the state of the car (which is a whole story in itself), this episode is full of the kind of moments every mum will recognise.

We chat about:

• the madness of school runs and getting four children organised
• those days where everything goes wrong (including crashing into a stop sign…)
• holidays with babies and young children — are they even a break?
• the pressure around skincare and “looking after yourself” at this stage of life
• and the constant juggle of life admin that never seems to end

This is one of those episodes where we’re just talking honestly about what life actually looks like behind the scenes — messy, busy and far from perfect.

If you’ve ever sat in your car surrounded by snacks, rubbish and chaos wondering how this is your life… this one is for you.

As always — no judgement, just honesty.

In this episode of Chaos with Karen and Ciara, we’re chatting all things baby sleep — from normalising what’s actually typical, to sharing our own real-life experiences (the messy, honest kind). We talk about co-sleeping, the pressure to “fix” sleep, and why sometimes doing nothing is exactly what’s needed. We’re also joined by Holistic Sleep Coach Vicky Haugh, who brings her expert, gentle perspective to the conversation. We chat about sleep development, co-sleeping, swaddling and our own chaotic bedtimes! As always, we keep it light, real, and judgment-free. Hope you enjoy — Karen & Ciara