Am I A Bad Mum?

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.

Katie was watching something highly inappropriate and didn't want her girls to know in fear of judgement but hiding it didn't go to plan!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach thought she was nailing the day, so organised. It was all going swimmingly.... until it wasn't!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie had an interesting pep talk with her daughter before a job interview where the advice was 'you don't do any of that so just lie about it!' And when it comes to teaching them to drive Rach has realised she has no idea!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach is approached by her 12 year old to discuss her breaking the rules and in fact why the rules are in place in the first place - oh how the tables have turned!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie has got to the point where she is sick of noses being turned up at her dinners, so she's decided she's not cooking anymore!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie couldn't help but find it hysterical when one of her kids made a split second decision that went drastically wrong!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie has decided she concentrates too often on the negatives and what her kids aren't doing but what about if we talk about the positives?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach finds out which kids sports are the most expensive during their childhood and it's shocking!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie went to Bali and all safety protocols went completely out of the window when she put her kids in danger MULTIPLE times!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie went to Bali on the holidays and had some very interesting observations about how the locals live, the kids are more street smart and don't even get her started on the dogs! Hop on the back of the scooter, we're moving to Bali!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a new season 'fresh' back from holidays! Rach has done nothing but kids stuff for 2 weeks and is over it, so imagine how happy she was when the hotel room she booked for her & 2 kids only had ONE bed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach is reluctant to tell her girls about a possible holiday booking in case they bang on about it non stop for months! Katie has had enough of her girls hugely long showers and has come up with a great deterrent! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie is tightening the purse strings in an attempt to encourage her girls to save and she's discovered a great app that shuts down the wifi on individual devices! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach is having to teach her daughter that there's a time and a place for certain conversations; sometimes they're ok in the home but not outside!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie & Rach go on a boozy lunch where they are accused of being 'so millennial' by Katie's daughter. Meanwhile Rach's 12 year old witnessed all of the inappropriate antics as did HER SCHOOL FRIEND!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach has hit a bad Mum low after not realising the breakfast she made was off! Sorry Gracie, the math exam was the least of your worries!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie is getting pushback from her kids around driving because OBVIOUSLY they know better. But also on a lot of other things too like food and sleep so she's introduced a new saying which is "do what the f*** you like!"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach is in full dance Mum mode and is blown away with how organised the other Mum's are because gluing rhinestones onto socks is not what she signed up for!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Rach wants to bring to light the topic of kids voice messaging kids and some of the cruel and unfiltered things that are being said. Katie has experienced teenage 'goings on' and they have some "advice" for parents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie got her kids picked up by a taxi who massively overcharged them. So she did what all angry Mum's do after a couple of wines and marched outside and gave him a piece of her mind!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie is battling still parenting v loosening the strings. Teenagers are a whole other ball game and she has lost control!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rach spends the day supporting her youngest in her sporting competition, but when she doesn't win, it's ALL MUM'S FAULT! Suprise, suprise Rach doesn't have much sympathy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.