Gotta Go

One of us had a sudden, humbling realisation this week… and it involved babies, friendship, and a very overdue apology.The other one had a few thoughts about what new parents actually need from you (hint: it’s not another tiny outfit with 400 press stud buttons).One of us is still grieving a certain era we were meant to have… which was rudely sabotaged by the other.Briony pointed out that Aussies will renounce their stance on renewables if there are rebates up for grabs.Molly appreciated the ego boost when AI thought she was Reese Witherspoon.We time-travelled back to our trip to China, where we nearly got trafficked or cast in a powdered milk ad…the details are still unclear.We covered a lot of ground this week, but now we’ve Gotta Go.CHAPTER MARKERS:00:00 Introduction00:50 New baby etiquette what to actually do for new parents04:20 Sister era sabotage moving in with a boyfriend and third wheeling07:25 Reese Witherspoon backlash11:15 Home battery and solar rebate in Australia14:05 Electric vehicles Australia, hoons on the highway and BYD vs Tesla15:30 China renewables and energy security18:20 Backpacking China story22:14 Gotta Go------Supported by Solutions for Climate AustraliaLINKS:Book:Dinner Ladies:https://www.dinnerladies.com.au/Instagram - EV Saleshttps://www.instagram.com/p/DW1BAvCjPvv/Instagram - new BYDhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DXEp1ySj0dA/Matter of National Security:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-24/fuel-security-exposed-by-iran-war-but-renewables-offer-an-out/106452696“In every way that we can, we should be reducing our dependence on fossil fuels … whether it’s changing the transport system for the delivery of goods, food and services around Australia to electrified railway systems. Or even only reducing our own dependence through the introduction of electric vehicles and so on and so forth.”Briony’s Go To Pump Up Music for sad dayshttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/1mhhfWQXeXjZR06nLxUCV6?si=deffdb62e1264cd5Join us:Instagram: @gotta.go.podTikTok: @gotta.go.pod

One of us turned 40 this week… and had big feelings about what a privilege it is.The other one is still in newborn land, where time isn’t real, and sleep is a rumour.Molly is campaigning for drive-through everything, because getting eggs shouldn’t require a full logistical plan.We shared a celebrity encounter from the archives that still makes us cringe-laugh, and Briony used an accent Molly will never let her forget.Briony proved that, even though she’s terrible at accents, she has a lot of useful information about the current state of the world and why we shouldn’t be cooking with gas.Briony also had a bit of a sex education lesson, but not in the way you’d expect.Molly wants millions of men castrated…well, not really. But it’s pretty bleak.As always, it was a fun time but not a long time catching up.And now we’ve Gotta Go!CHAPTER MARKERS:00:00 Episode intro00:19 Turning 40 why ageing is a privilege03:05 Newborn sleep check in and post C-section Pilates comeback06:35 What’s bringing us joy08:09 Parenting organisation hacks subscriptions and online shopping11:22 Good news segment: wildlife corridors, NASA and fur ban14:10 Queensland renewables and Australia gas tax16:41 Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching and Forever Reef Project19:48 Celebrity story meeting in London23:06 Pumpkin flower pollination24:22 Money saving tips26:51 Gotta Go segment29:50 Wrap up------Supported by Solutions for Climate AustraliaLINKSWho Gives A Crap Subscription Toilet Paper:https://au.whogivesacrap.org/Nappies & Wipes Subscription (Briony to provide)Bike Bus Program:https://www.instagram.com/p/DWkf57NElUw/Delivery Groceries:Organic Delivery to Sunshine Coast down to Northern NSWJoy WholeFoods: https://joywholefoods.com.au/\Forever Reef Project:https://www.foreverreef.org/Shopback:https://www.shopback.com.au/install-app-2?raf=9I8dMy&showsignup=true&utm_source=web_share&utm_medium=web Half Price - Apphttps://apps.apple.com/au/app/half-price-grocery-deals/id1453645622Gas Cooktops Causing Asthma:https://www.nationalasthma.org.au/living-with-asthma/resources/patients-carers/factsheets/gas-stoves-and-asthma-in-childrenJoin us:Instagram: @gotta.go.podTikTok: @gotta.go.pod

One of us discovered that a cute outfit can genuinely improve your mood (science says yes, and so do strangers who suddenly start complimenting you in the supermarket).The other one has started carrying watercolours everywhere and whipping them out at random intervals.One of us did an outrageously extra newborn photoshoot. Shout out to Anne Geddes (IYKYK)Scheduling joy is saving us from the monotonous existence that is parenting young children.We’ve got a list of good news stories to cleanse your doom-scrolling soul. Pandas are involved.One of us goes on a warranted and passionate rant about beer drinkers and why they’re paying more tax than the gas industry.We both casually fixed childcare in about five minutes. You’re welcome.There’s also a Mexican food hack that will change your life (we’re talking structural integrity AND crunch).Loads happening this week, but now we’ve Gotta Go! See you next week.CHAPTER MARKERS:00:00 Introduction00:31 Sleep & joy check-in: newborn life, mental load and mood03:10 Dopamine dressing tips05:51 Watercolours & creativity07:31 Seeking good news10:36 Micro-joy in motherhood: mindset shifts for the early years11:38 Newborn photoshoot: Anne Geddes vibes (IYKYK)12:51 Australia gas tax outrage: why beer is taxed more than gas14:48 Norway sovereign wealth fund: how resource taxes fund public services16:09 Free childcare Australia: the numbers, subsidies and the math18:20 Childcare choices: stay home vs daycare20:45 Parental leave lessons: Sweden/Estonia models + sharing the load22:19 Mexican taco hack23:37 Gotta Go Segment------Supported by Solutions for Climate AustraliaLINKSBlue Macaw Out Of Extinction:https://www.science.org/content/article/two-decades-vanished-stunning-spixs-macaw-returns-forest-homeAlah Kohlerhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DW20uSVDtrH/

One of us had a close encounter with a very hunky celebrity this week.The other one had a close encounter with a tiny reptile.One of us got the short end of that stick.A few other things happened, which we absolutely had to discuss:Briony started a small social media fire accidentally offending true blue Aussie blokes.Molly yelled at reckless youths on bikes (as is her civic duty).Briony is quite partial to a good ol’ fashion scam and is eager to give all her money away to Australian Post, or perhaps a Nigerian Prince.Molly gave some (not financial advice) about the stock market and how to manage your money in a time where funds might be tighter than usual. Ahem, thanks President Trump.We both realised that we’re Boomers trapped in Millenial bodies (not that there’s anything wrong with that).And we both ate the most delicious chicken burrito thanks to Chat GPT.As sisters with three babies between us, we never have enough time to catch up, but we’re pretty pleased with the ground we covered today.Gotta Go now, see you next week!------Supported by Solutions for Climate AustraliaJoin UsInstagram: @gotta.go.podTikTok: @gotta.go.pod