Who Even Are We?

In this episode we get honest about aging, beauty standards, plastic surgery, grey hairs, sagging skin, social media filters and the pressure to “age gracefully.” From nose jobs and boob jobs to skincare, sea moss and the things we obsess over in the mirror, but wanting to feel confident while also learning to be kinder to ourselves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we talk about the strange, emotional and sometimes freeing stage of life when kids start to leave home. After years of being needed, organising everyone and building life around the family, what happens when the house gets quieter? We unpack identity, purpose, guilt, freedom, relationships and the big question so many parents face: who am I now?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is it that as we get older we don't enjoy going as much or being in large groups? Once upon a time we loved to socialise and now we like to be at home!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we talk about our 20-year-old selves and how, although we wish we looked like we did back then, it's taken a long time to realise our self-worth. Katie admits she feels sad for her 20-year-old self and reveals something she never thought she would share.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie decided to take her kids on a day out in the city to ride Lime scooters, but it didn't quite go to plan!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we chat about the things we worry about - which, as females and Mum's feels like EVERYTHING! There are techniques we use that we want to share to help our fellow worryers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Katie has researched Cortisol and has some interesting information to share around fasting and how we should be eating as women in our 40's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we chat about the work we need to do on our own self esteem to equip us with parenting teenagers because it's a wild ride that can do terrible things for our confidence! From being a team to feeling like the odd one out in the household and always the bad guy struggling to get through, we get really honest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we discuss 3 different acts of kindness and how Katie made hers more about herself!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Mum's we tend to carry the mental load but is it because our brains are wired differently?? And why do we feel guilt over asking for help? In this episode we chat what we do v what we should be doing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we chat about the jobs that could soon be taken by AI. Katie has 2 examples of using AI instead of going to the GP but Rach is NOT convinced!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've both watched the show and have our own takes on the controversial Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere show on Netflix! Why we think the men are nothing but salesmen and our concern for the girls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we are Joined from Los Angeles by Evidential / psychic / trance medium Barbra Banner to chat about connecting with spirits, the messages that come through and how to trust the signs. You can connect with Barbra at www.bannermedium.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach spends a lot of time researching what we do and don't need, and Katie wastes a lot of money on what she sees on Instagram that she thinks she needs. So what should we be taking that won't break the bank??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we chat about jobs and Rach changing her career in her 40's. Also when you lose your job, who are you left with? We unpack identity loss, Katie’s “fallen star” moment after radio, and the harsh reality of fair-weather friends when the spotlight fades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve all had moments we don’t talk about, and in this episode Katie opens up about a time when she didn't even have the money to buy her kids school uniforms. The shame she carried and the showing up like everything was ok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we chat money, money, money! From comparison with others, our money blocks, anxiety, and the shame around it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we address the story that's dominating Australian headlines - what's going on with Kyle & Jackie O??? After working in radio for 17 years Katie has some thoughts on what's actually going on....See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're a bit sick of the conflicting messages around what exactly we should be doing in terms of exercise. Cardio or no cardio? Do we have to run or can we just walk? As a personal trainer Rach has some suggestions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach has come up with an idea that she thinks will make someone's day. Pick a different person every day and lets start filling buckets!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Katie opens up about being adopted as a new born and all the heavy stuff that goes with it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When do we get to the stage where we start saying stuff that sounds like it's coming out of our parents mouths??! From 'money doesn't grow on trees' to 'it's too loud' we're there and we're owning it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we in a midlife crisis or a midlife awakening?? In this episode we are talking about how we do so much for other people, whether it be the kids, husbands, household or pets. Now we are giving you the permission and the tips on doing something for yourself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this bonus episode Rach tells us about something she's done that she finds disgusting and shares her moment of shame!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we’re chatting low libido and why it's a thing! We talk about what we tolerated “back in the day,” the pressure to perform, and why men can switch it on just like that, but if you dare to pack the dishwasher in the wrong way we're turned off for at least a week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach is holding off on letting her girls have a phone and is standing strong with it despite Katie thinking it's not long until she will have to give in. When do we give in to the social pressure?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's so much shame around alcohol particularly in women our age who are using it to relax, as a reward and habit after a busy day. In this episode we are VERY honest about our issues with it and the unhealthy relationship we have.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yep we're all feeling it! The aches & pains, creeks and brain fog. Rach also had an interesting mammogram and has come up with a great idea for a men's version!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we talk about the different stages of grief and how it shows up not just in the loss of a person but also in the end of relationships and, in Katie's case, a serious health diagnosis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have so many single Mum friends who are doing it tough, online dating is flawed so lets discuss.......See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a 2 parter, we hear from a single Mum friend who tells us all about doing one week on and one week off with her ex and then discuss orgasms after hearing that a lovely listener has NEVER had one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making friends as a kid is easy but as we get older it's tough. We assume women our age already have 'their people' and we often lack confidence to put ourselves out there. So lets chat about it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we get older we've come to the realisation that there is a real lack of common sense in the world. Katie's trip to the chemist with an embarrassing issue will blow your mind and when it comes to plane etiquette we are BAFFLED! It leads us to the line we use so much..... READ THE ROOM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We found out the 'massage' place next door to the podcast studio is actually a BROTHEL so of course we have heaps of questions! And what better way to answer them than to go in and make a booking!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I have been friends with Rachel for years and we have discussed many personal things on our previous podcast 'Am I a Bad Mum?' but something I have always been fascinated about is what it's really like to be married to one of Australia's most popular footballers. The attention, the girls, the money, the highs and lows, we chat about it all in Rach's first ever BRUTALLY HONEST chat about what it's really like Being Mrs Thaiday. Katie xSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It's the end of an era! Listen to this episode to find out Katie & Rach's big announcement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie has been hit with a bill just before Christmas that she didn't see coming (or should have but didn't!) Rach tries to find a solution as always!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach took her kids to an event but didn't follow the dress code and had to come up with a far-fetched excuse as to why she'd embarrassed them!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach has made a last minute decision which she decided to keep from her kids to prevent them from banging on about it for months! BUT... it will be worth it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode starts off with Katie clamping down on being 'Mum's bank' but in true Rach & Katie style, it goes sideways with a fascinating discussion about water bottles haha!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach gave herself an impromptu night out after facing backlash from her youngest. So instead of arguing she simply just left!........See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie has a moment of realisation that her kids are a lot more self-sufficient than they allow her to think so she is taking a break from being everyone's PA!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie is confused at the kids lingo these days so wants to see if Rach understands!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The question NO MUM EVER WANTS TO GET! You can only imagine where this chat is going to go......See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach has found herself in a situation where every night now seems to be late-night questions with questionable topics she doesn't know how to answer!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie has gone to extreme lengths in her 'helicopter parent' journey which Rach thinks is extremely unnecessary!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach is struggling with confidence / rudeness that no punishment seems to fix. We did not get away with it when we were kids!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie had a Mum fail when she chose to go to a long lunch instead of an important day for her daughter. But in a world where Gen Z's are reducing their alcohol consumption, millennial Mum's are making up for it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie's celebrating her kids birthdays and high fiving herself in the process. But Rach still thinks she's helicoptering a little too much!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.