Right, so… this one’s a bit of a biggie.

Lauren’s got some life updates (yes, those ones), and we’re chatting all about what it actually feels like to close a chapter and start fresh.

There’s no gossip, just real talk, some proper emotion, and the kind of mate support that makes you cry and laugh in the same breath.

Oh, and obviously there’s a wasp incident, a golf trip, and a deep chat about unfamiliar penises.

Standard.

Highlights:

(03:01) Fred’s four-hour assessment chaos

(12:42) Golf clubs, wasps and Peppa Pig

(21:50) Cricket match or fight night?

(27:03) Lauren drops the life update bomb

(34:08) Dancing on the beach at sunset

(36:14) Terrified of new penises, thanks

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Right, so this week we’re chatting gentle parenting - or at least attempting it while dragging kids out of soft play and trying not to lose our minds in the middle of the summer holidays.

We’re talking about the good bits, the guilt, the full-on floor tantrums (ours and theirs), and why sometimes a tea towel cry is just part of the day.

If you’ve ever said “use your kind hands” while quietly losing the plot, this one's for you.

Highlights:

(06:15) The nursery drop-off drama (and bra strap grip)

(08:42) The Homer Simpson exit move

(13:52) Eva’s emotional graduation (cue the Matilda song)

(18:06) Freddie’s unexpected toilet announcement

(27:28) Dragged him out by the feet

(31:08) Nicking a balloon off a baby

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Right, this one’s a bit of everything.

Sizing charts that make no sense, a dog that’s kind of ours, autism assessments, birds flying round the kitchen, procrastination at an all-time high - oh, and babies.

All the babies.

We’ve had loads of stories sent in about trying to conceive, and honestly, some of them had us howling and others had us nearly crying.

It’s a proper mix this week, so stick the kettle on and come and have a listen.

Highlights:

(01:43) The ASOS haul of dreams

(06:29) We’ve (sort of) got a dog

(09:13) Autism assessments and parenting chats

(23:20) Bird loose in the kitchen chaos

(28:05) Trying for a baby, Tesco toilet edition

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We said we weren’t going to chat about books or weird stuff again… but here we are.

Kayleigh’s got a dodgy boob, Lauren’s dealing with stale biscuits, and we’re squeezing this episode in before a doctor’s appointment.

It's a quick one today, but we’re talking about self care - not the spa day version, the real-life, everyday stuff that actually keeps you going when you’re knee-deep in motherhood, chaos, and dry shampoo.

Highlights:

(00:40) Kayleigh’s got a rashy boob situation

(05:02) Stale biscuits and fizzy boob flashbacks

(08:30) Summer holiday plans scrapped for Devon instead

(13:05) Lauren’s ideal self care day = no one home

(18:15) Post-baby self care = brushing your teeth

(21:10) The silent shower cry we’ve all done

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We’re back and catching up after a couple of weeks apart - and honestly, it’s chaos from the get-go.

We’re discussing kids being sent to school in the wrong outfit, accidentally leaving your baby in a shop (and nearly knocking a stack of custard creams), and there’s a full mental load rant incoming.

It’s one of those episodes where we’re laughing through the madness, chatting about what it really means to go from ‘me’ to ‘we’ in motherhood - and yep, the husbands are getting called out.

Highlights:

(02:51) Lauren forgets Sports Day... obviously

(14:33) Kayleigh’s birthday surprise

(20:09) The default parent rage is real

(27:07) Pub garden freedom ruined

(30:41) Forgot the pram, just left the baby

(38:02) “Me to we” chaos and confessions

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Right, this one's a bit of a ride - we’re chatting big summer blowouts (with no actual plans yet), girls’ nights out that go on for 13 hours, motorhome dreams, and kids covered in hailstones and tomato plants.

There’s ghost stories, tidy house pride, a bit of book chat (obviously), and a gentle reminder that summer’s basically here and we should probably start sorting our lives out.

Kind of. Sort of. Maybe.

Highlights:

(1:28) Big summer blowout plans (kind of)

(04:09) Lauren’s 13-hour baby shower sesh

(08:27) Eva’s hailstone park adventure

(18:43) The never-ending house tidy pride

(31:09) Motorhome holiday dreams (and midge warnings)

(41:22) The slip and slide tomato incident

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This one’s a bit of a wild ride.

We think we were meant to talk about hustle mums… but what even is a hustle mum?

Between McDonald’s breakfasts, speed awareness course drama, football mum rage, calorie counting, and garlic mayo cupcakes (yep, really), we somehow covered it all.

If you’ve ever felt like you're just winging it through motherhood, jobs, and juggling it all - this episode is for you.

Highlights:

(1:29) Chocolate-covered marshmallow chat gets serious

(04:43) Nutella economics and car fuel strategy

(09:08) Speed awareness course drama (Jennifer got booted)

(14:38) The homemade weight loss challenge begins

(19:19) Freddie’s football rage hits new levels

(21:14) Garlic mayo cupcakes at the school bake sale

(24:18) Does money really equal freedom?

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Right, this episode is a bit of a special one because we’ve got an actual best mate on - Christina Horn from Raising Rebels.

We’ve been friends for, like, 25 years, which makes me feel ancient, but anyway - she’s unreal.

Christina’s a Mum of three, a teacher, and she’s got this knack for explaining kids' behaviour in a way that actually makes sense.

No fluff, no judgment - just proper, helpful stuff that makes you go, “Ohhh, that’s why they do that.”

We covered loads - tantrums, tech, why sharing might actually be a load of sh** - it’s a long one, but honestly, we could’ve gone for hours.

Enjoy!

Highlights:

(07:13) Why we’re over ‘seen and not heard’

(25:28) The iPad is not the villain

(31:38) 10 mins a day changes everything

(58:51) Telling them what to do works

(61:01) If parenting feels hard - you’re not mad

Find out more about Christina:

Raising Rebels

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