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EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 21 MIN

Sugar Rehab, Sharp Knives, and the ”Pillock” Pivot

from Empty Nest Full Banter · host Jo n Stu

Welcome back to the kitchen table! This week, Jo and Stu are navigating the highs and lows of the empty nest—mostly involving high sugar intakes and low-hanging cheese plants. In this episode: Plant ER: Meet Sebastian, our magnificent 6-foot cheese plant who has sadly caught "the thrips" (or "thrips," depending on who you ask). We’re doing some serious "thrip rubbing" to save him, but if you have any tips to keep Sebastian from going limp and yellow, please drop them in the comments!. The Sweary Soften: Jo has officially announced she’s retiring her favourite insult for something more "gentle" she used in her youth. Out with the old, in with "Pillock"— though the transition hasn't been entirely F-bomb free. Sugar Rehab: Jo comes clean about her rampant sugar addiction. From "therapy chocolate" during trips to Manchester to the "edgy" reality of a chocolate detox while wielding a kitchen knife, things are getting a bit sharp in the kitchen. Yoga Tears: Why does a session of "downward dogging" with Yoga with Kassandra leave Jo in floods of tears? Birthday Banter: It’s Stu’s birthday this Sunday! While the nest won't be empty for long as the kids return for a family dinner, the real mystery is the "inappropriate" gift list Stu suggested. Empty Nest. Full Banter. Zero Filter. New episodes every Friday! Pull up a chair, hit subscribe, and join the chaos. 🪑✨ Are you over 50 and find yourself making "the noise" every time you bend down to pick something up? Let us know your theories on why it’s essential for gripping things!. 📺 Subscribe for new episodes! 📲 Follow us on socials Instagram instagram.com/emptynestfullbanter Facebook facebook.com/emptynestfullbanter #EmptyNestFullBanter #EmptyNest #Podcast #yogaforlife #RelatableParenting

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