We’re alive 😅 promise.

In this update episode, we’re sharing an honest update on life behind the scenes of Honey We Need to Chat podcast: burnout, balance, and big changes ahead.

Between raising four kids, working in the not-for-profit world, and creating content we deeply believe in, we hit a wall. So we’re taking a much-needed season break before coming back refreshed, focused, and ready to level up everything we do.

In this episode:

💬 Why we decided to pause the podcast for a season

🧠 What burnout can look like when you love your work

💰 How we’re navigating creative passion when it’s not yet paying the bills

🎙️ Our hopes for 2025 and what’s next for Honey We Need to Chat

☕ Blair’s “Christmas coffee” cameo (proof of life included)

We’ll be back in February with new energy, strategy, and stories, but in the meantime, we’d love your help.

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The #1 Predictor of Health: Tiny Repairs That Make Relationships Last (Harvard Happiness Study)

We’re calling out the “funny” partner-bashing that social media rewards and replacing it with real repair.

Backed by the Harvard Happiness Study and other research on wellbeing, we show why relationships are the #1 predictor of health and longevity, more powerful than diet, money, or exercise.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why contempt in relationships is quietly toxic

• How to replace complaints with micro-conversations that rebuild trust

• Why weekly relationship check-ins prevent resentment and keep love alive

• How to strengthen external friendships to combat loneliness and improve health

• Practical couples communication tools you can use today to stop fighting and grow closer

If you want to move from “meh” to meaningful connection, this episode will give you clear next steps.

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Ever wondered why your relationship felt so exciting at the start, and how to bring some of that back now? In this episode of Honey We Need to Chat, Amy and Blair dive into the science of attraction (dopamine vs. oxytocin), why the honeymoon phase fades, and, most importantly, how to reignite the spark in your relationship today.

We’ll share:✅ Why the early days feel so different (and what’s happening in your brain)✅ How to use anchors and memories to reconnect with your partner✅ Questions that spark curiosity and deepen connection✅ Two simple, practical activities you can do THIS week to create fresh honeymoon vibes

Whether you’re dating, married, or somewhere in between, these tips will help you move past routine, shift out of “roommate mode,” and rediscover what makes your love fun, safe, and alive.

📌 Try the challenges in this episode and let us know how it goes, we’d love to hear your reflections!

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How to Reignite the Spark in Your Relationship | Fresh Honeymoon Vibes at Home

Your partner does something that bothers you… do you bring it up and risk an argument, or stay quiet and let it simmer? In this episode, we break down real Reddit relationship stories and give you practical tools to raise concerns without wrecking the moment.What we cover:- Baby talk, mismatched effort, and “the ick” 🤯- Why unmet expectations cause recurring fights- How curiosity changes everything in conflict- The role of love languages in feeling prioritised- Why yelling isn’t “just normal” and how to repair trust💡 This isn’t just theory, we share our own stories, mistakes, and what actually works when emotions run high.___________________________

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This isn’t just theory, it’s practical coaching you can apply in your next hard conversation.

Are you stuck in the same arguments with your partner? This episode of Honey, We Need to Chat reveals how one underrated skill, curiosity, can help you stop fighting and start connecting.

Amy walks through a real-life Reddit story about household chores and shows how judgment and defensiveness shut communication down, while curiosity opens the door to repair, empathy, and lasting connection.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why curiosity is the key to stop fighting with your partner

• How your brain and body react differently when you’re reactive vs. curious

• Practical sentence swaps to turn arguments into conversations

• Tools for self-awareness so you can notice triggers before they escalate

If you want fewer fights and deeper connection, this episode will show you how to change the way you communicate for good.

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Becoming a parent can be an incredibly isolating experience, not just for mums, but for dads too. And yet, dads are often left out of the perinatal conversation. In this episode of Honey, We Need to Chat, Amy and Blair sit down with Tom and Kate Docking, founders of Dad’s Group and Man with a Pram, to explore why fatherhood support is a missing piece in family wellbeing, and how building community changes everything.

What we cover:

• The surprising origins of Man with a Pram and how it’s grown into a global movement.

• Why isolation hits dads just as hard as mums, and what helps.

• The hidden impact of birth trauma and vicarious trauma on fathers.

• How supporting dads strengthens the whole family.

• Real talk about marriage, communication, and building a village that lasts.

Whether you’re a new parent, a partner, or someone passionate about community, this conversation will inspire you to think differently about connection, fatherhood, and family support.

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If you were married to yourself, would it be a healthy, life-giving relationship, or a hard one? In this Relationship Reset Mini Series- episode of Honey, We Need to Chat, Amy and Blair ask the confronting but transformative question: What’s it like to be in a relationship with me?

We dive into self-reflection, ownership, and the power of curiosity in relationships. You’ll hear:

• Why self-awareness is the foundation of emotional safety and trust.

• How intention vs. impact shapes your partner’s experience of you.

• The practical “mirror effect” tool to check your behaviour in real time.

• Questions every partner should ask: Am I reliable? Am I approachable? Do I bring humour, warmth, and consistency?

This isn’t about blame. It’s about recognising what you bring to the table and creating a culture where love, trust, and connection can thrive. Whether you’re married, dating, or single, this episode will challenge and empower you to show up as the kind of partner you’d actually want to be with.

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62. Would You Want to Be Married to Yourself? How Self-Awareness Changes Relationships

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Ever made a New Year’s resolution, only to fall back into old habits by week two? The same thing happens in relationships, we set huge goals, dream of date nights every week, and promise big changes… but nothing sticks.In this episode of Honey, We Need to Chat, we’re breaking down why relationship goals fail and how to actually reset your relationship culture with practical tools that last. Whether you’re feeling disconnected, tired of trying things that don’t work, or just want to bring back curiosity and fun, this conversation is for you.This is Episode 2 in our Relationship Reset mini-series. Last week, we explored how to like your partner again and why curiosity is the secret to bringing relationships back to life. This week, we’re taking it further with the how-to side, the practical habits that make change actually stick.

We cover:✅ Why big relationship goals fail (and how your brain works against you)✅ How to avoid survival mode and build emotional safety✅ The “Half-Size It” Rule for habits that actually stick✅ Relationship reset hacks: micro-moments, habit stacking, celebrating small wins✅ Practical examples you can try TODAY to reconnect with your partner

This isn’t about adding more noise to your week. It’s about real, lasting change in your relationship, one brick at a time.

👉 If you’re ready to stop starting over and actually see progress, hit play, grab your partner, and let’s get practical.

💬 Comment below: What’s one small thing you’ll try this week in your relationship?

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61. How to Make Relationship Goals REALLY Stick | Why Big Promises Fail & What Actually Works