A weekly chit chat about serious and spicy stuff brought to you by two chicks just having a yarn. Refreshing conversations about life including everything from natural wine to gut health, beauty trends and our latest Zara purchases - with a side of expert commentary from leaders in their field. For…
Kelsey Ferencak and Stefanie Carpenter
Cat Webb is the founder of Good Times Pilates, an inclusive movement studio that focuses on longevity and yep, you guessed it: feeling good. Cat kicks off our new season with body positivity, cutting out the BS and moving for your mental health. Get around it!@listentobadandbusy@catwebb_@goodtimespilates See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The (actual) final episode of 2020 is here. We touch on FKA Twigs and Shia LaBeouf's relationship - if you or someone you know needs help call 1800 RESPECT.Following on from our pregnancy and motherhood episode last week, we finish up with some thoughts on Babba Rivera's motherhood journey, working mum's and how Stef is going a few months in to life with Roo. Dear Dilate. Roo makes a guest appearance too!Leo Erazo ‘Pipeno’ 1L red and a white skin contact bottles, from Chile. $33 at Drnks and Not Wasted.Rate, review and follow us on Instagram @listentobadandbusy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We're back! Just in time for Summer holidays. We briefly cover The Undoing, Melania Trump's poor Christmas decor choices, the vaccine and natty winery in the Hunter Valley, Harkham. Before we get into pregnancy - Emily Ratajkowski's Vogue article and Stef's own experience of motherhood so far. There's a few tears and a few glasses of wine. If you liked this episode please rate, review and subscribe.Follow us on Instagram @listentobadandbusy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It's our season finale! Stef is about to become a new Mum so we're heading off on mat-leave. We visit Unyoked and Barrenjoey House, eat stuffed sweet potatoes and go to Bert's. Keep in touch with us on Instagram @listentobadandbusy or flick us an email badandbusy@gmail.com.Remember to share, rate, review and subscribe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
For many of us, travel is completely off the cards and could be for the next couple of years. But you can still dream and add to your bucket list - or better yet, use this time to travel locally. Alice is the founder of Cool Guides, a chic online travel destination where you can go inside the vacations of cool people to discover boutique accomodation, places off the beaten track, insider knowledge on where to eat, drink and shop. Here, she shares with us her must-visit places, where to go in Australia and all of the accoutrement one needs for travelling.Follow Alice and Cool Guides on Instagram and Bad and Busy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Stef is about to POP, so we touch base on her pregnancy. From the super powers you didn't know dates had, to weird devices to prep your vagina for birth, she shares the ins and outs (ahem) of getting ready to have a bebe. We also touch on the best conspiracy theories around the #FreeBritney debacle, watch Madelaine Petsch's 38 skincare step routine, talk food and get excited about a newbie from our beloved Kosas.Follow us on Instagram @listentobadandbusy, rate, review and subscribe.Free Britney The New YorkerMadelaine Petsch 38 Skincare Step Routine See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We sit down with Elliot Scali, the founder of Sydney based sustainable wine distributer Not Wasted to talk about natural wine. From deciphering the lingo, to understanding what makes a natural wine ugh 'natural', and navigating a wine list we've got everything covered. Plus, he shares what he's currently drinking - both non - alcoholic and alcoholic. Cheers! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We touch on how we can all better educate ourselves about the Black Lives Matter movement across the globe and at home.After Work Drinks: Let's Talk About Something Uncomfortable... RaceBobo and Flex Some ways to support Indigenous charities and organisations in Australia:The Healing FoundationNAAJAANTaRKelsey and Stef deep dive into the mess that is fashion and wellness brand Sporty & Rich and the woman behind it all: Emily Oberg. We discuss the issues surrounding the brands 'cancellation' including their stance on sustainability, plagiarism and the quality and customer service faults. We also delve into the wild 'wellness advice' from @sportyandrichwellnessclub including THAT food desert post that kicked everything off. The problematic behaviour on the podcast Failing Upwards - not once, but twice. You can listen here and here. Plus the backlash from influencers, which has us questioning if we all need to do more research into brands before we buy and promote them. Then, we give an update into her response to the whole saga and discuss where to from here? Head over to @notsportyrich2 for an insight into each stage of the story - from customer experiences, to poor products and screenshots of all of the above. Please rate and review, share an episode with a friend if you like.Follow us on Instagram @listentobadandbusy and Facebook Bad and Busy and sign up to our newsletter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Kelsey catches up with her good friend Lisa Caldwell, owner and creator of PLC - Pre Loved Closet, selling clients most sought after pieces to the public, extending the products lifecycle and minimising the carbon footprint! Its a win, win. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Special guests Hannah Mutze, Benefit Cosmetics Australia National Brow Artist and Colette Manion, Senior Artist and Owner of Kohl Beauty tells us exactly how to get the fluffy brows of your dreams. From at-home tinting, shaping and tweezing to a rundown of brow lamination - the new styling trick you'll be obsessing over.Plus, for a limited time Bad and Busy listeners get 20% off Benefit product on Adore Beauty - tune in for the code. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Stef and Kelsey catch up with their girlfriend Brigitte over drinks and nibbles. She tells us all about DIY tie dying, if Bala Bangles are worth the hype, the wild Prin Skincare lymphatic massage face mask you may have seen all over Instagram and the infamous Bennett St Dairy cookies. Plus, some TV chat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The Distancing Diaries is our new series where we quickly catch up with past Bad and Busy guests to see how they're doing in isolation and how they're taking care of their mental health and wellbeing while navigating the new normal. There's loads of advice and tips for you to take away and try (at home). This week we're isolating with....Belinda Kirkpatrick and Tracey Dimech See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this weeks Minisode we join the speculation about GIGI & ZAYN having a BABY!*?#% Whilst the other Hadid's build a crystal labyrinth shrine. We run through what we're: eating, doing, buying and drinking. We chat all things vagina tightening for the lazy girl, what we're reading (Such a Fun Age - Kiley Reid) and watching after reading (Sally Rooney's Normal People) Plus Kels runs us through some must have beauty buys including why there's no time like the present to get into natural deo.#ONLYINISO See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Distancing Diaries is our new series where we quickly catch up with past Bad and Busy guests to see how they're doing in isolation and how they're taking care of their mental health and wellbeing while navigating the new normal. There's loads of advice and tips for you to take away and try (at home). This week we're isolating with.... Jessica Pecoraro and Ash Austen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this weeks episode we speak to Australian actress Tessa James about her venture into the wellness supplement game with her debut probiotic and marine collagen liquid Tonic One. After overcoming cancer, becoming a mother and living overseas, Tessa knows the value of good health and here she's going to share with us what's in her fridge, her daily rituals and what she does to keep well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Isolation issue vol.2Lessons in tiramisu, puzzles and luxury loungewear----Jigsaw puzzleApple crumbleKF's Journey: Body & Soul article Primer articleIn the Flo BookAlison Roman: Nothing Fancy CookbookSang by Mabasa - DIY Baek-kimchi See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this weeks minisode we are catching up CO-VID style. We run through what we're: eating, doing, buying and drinking whilst navigating our new life in social isolation. We share our tips and tricks to staying sane in this crazy climate. As well as how we're juggling working, working out and woo saa-ing all from home. PLUS! Stef shares an exciting announcement that may just brighten your day! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this week's episode we chat to Sarah Norris, editor of Broadsheet Sydney about some of the best food/wine/culture scene happening in our city, some are old cult favourites, and some we bet you've NEVER heard before.This episode was pre-recorded prior to the Coronavirus pandemic and long before we saw it's full effect on the food and culture scene.Show your support to our beloved Sydney, STAY HOME, ORDER IN & LISTEN UP! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Founder of inner-beauty brand The Beauty Chef, Carla Oates is an absolute expert on gut health and it's link to skin. We talk about the microbiome, eating well and probiotics. Then switch gears to business, her work-life balance, what's inside her fridge and her self-care rituals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week's guest is Lisa Patulny, founder of @calltimeonmelanoma she is here to empower us on the importance of sun protection, melanoma and wearing SPF every single god damn day. This is an episode everyone needs to hear! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Third mini is here! Kelsey & Stef run through what they're: eating, doing, buying and drinking. Kelsey is back from across the pond! She gives us the low-down on all things Singapore and why you should add it to your next stop-over. The real life lust for the Chanel velcro sandals as well as the constant hunt for a Winter shoe! We've discovered the little gems of fruit known as ACHACHA, not to mention the woman that is Tracee Ellis Ross. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Second mini of the season! Kelsey & Stef run through what they're: eating, doing, buying and drinking. As well as how to bring life to scrammy eggs with punchy flavour combos, the benefits of ocean swims and their power to energise you AND/OR relax you. Also, a breakdown of Gwyneth Paltrow's new Netflix series 'The Goop Lab' (YES). Plus, could you be sober curious? Discuss. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Special guest and expat Sarah Bristow gives us the lowdown on how to holiday like a local, where to go, what to eat, where to sleep and where to save. From Canggu to Uluwatu we've got you covered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season 2 kicks off with Stef and Kelsey catching up over what they're: eating, doing, buying and drinking. Plus, a new book subscription service, the rise & rise of social media purging, how to get a Chanel bag for under $100 as well as a podcast to put you to sleep and 2020 goals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It's the end of the decade and the end of our first season. Stef and I catch you up on what we've been doing. To celebrate our final ep, Ash Austen is back and sharing her summer dating doozies and beautè tips.Show notes:Thank you so much for listening and for your support! We're so excited for you to tune into Bad&Busy 2.0 in 2020.We'll be back in late January but in the meantime follow us on Instagram @listentobadandbusy to stay in touch.For a full rundown of our chat and to see what we're talking about check out our facebook page and instagram and sign up to our newsletter at badandbusy.substack.comEmail us your thoughts, feelings, opinions or recommendations badandbusy@gmail.com andDM us to purchase merch!Happy Holidays x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dr Raewyn Tierney is one of the worlds leading fertility specialists and gynaecologists she's currently a Visiting Medical Officer fertility subspecialist at the royal hospital for women and in private practice with IVF Australia, she's helped thousands of couples to conceived and is the perfect expert for us to wrap up our third and final instalment of our hormonal special.For more information see her website here. -------------------For a full rundown of our chat and to see what we're talking about check out our facebook page and instagram @listentobadandbusy and sign up to our newsletter at badandbusy.substack.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
CK is Grazia's Fashion Features Editor and just all-round chic. She's sharing her insider shopping strategies including how to navigate online discount codes and sample sales. Plus, she's fresh off the plane from Net-A-Porter's trend forecast so has all the intel on where to spend and where to save. We're talking 90's fashion that just won't die and the rise and rise of new Bottega. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this two-part episode we chat to Spiritual Alignment Mentor Tracey Dimech. After dealing with alcoholism and struggling with addiction Tracey pretty much hit rock bottom, but was strong enough to bounce back and start over again. She shares her challenging journey and her current reality of living as a Physic Medium and how she uses her gift to help others reach the path to their higher self. We also touch on the tools and techniques you can use to manifest what you want (she did it and met Tony Robbins!) and how your energy, emotions and vibrations can impact your day-to-day. Positive vibes, guys!To see Tracey live and for more information check out traceydimech.com.auFor a full rundown of our chat and to see what we're talking about check out our facebook page and instagram @listentobadandbusy and sign up to our newsletter at badandbusy.substack.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this two-part episode we chat to Spiritual Alignment Mentor Tracey Dimech. After dealing with alcoholism and struggling with addiction Tracey pretty much hit rock bottom, but was strong enough to bounce back and start over again. She shares her challenging journey and her current reality of living as a Physic Medium and how she uses her gift to help others reach the path to their higher self. We also touch on the tools and techniques you can use to manifest what you want (she did it and met Tony Robbins!) and how your energy, emotions and vibrations can impact your day-to-day. Positive vibes, guys!To see Tracey live and for more information check out traceydimech.com.auFor a full rundown of our chat and to see what we're talking about check out our facebook page and instagram @listentobadandbusy and sign up to our newsletter at badandbusy.substack.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week Kelsey went to Thirroul for the weekend. Stand out hits included Earth Walker & Co, Para, South Sailor and Frank's Wild Years. Coledale markets and the beaches down there are must-visits, too!Stef's fresh from the waters of Waikiki, sharing the in's and out's of American eating and lets us in on why we should ALWAYS order the chicken sandwich.We delve into Cat Marnell's candid new audiobook Self Tanner for the Soul, chat about a new Japanese art exhibition and what we're adding to book club!For a full rundown of our chat and to see what we're talking about check out our facebook page and instagram @listentobadandbusy and sign up to our newsletter at badandbusy.substack.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week Stef and Kelsey discuss what they're eating, drinking, watching and buying.For a full rundown of our chat and to see what we're talking about check out our facebook page and instagram @listentobadandbusy and sign up to our newsletter at badandbusy.substack.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We chat to the founders of cult skincare phenomenon The Inkey List, then rattle off what beauty buys are currently on high rotation - from face wash and supermarket mascara to skin tightening and threading we are doing the most!-------------------For a full rundown of our chat and to see what we're talking about check out our facebook page and instagram @listentobadandbusy and sign up to our newsletter at badandbusy.substack.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In the second part of our hormone special we're bringing you expert tips and advice from an alternative medicine approach. Elizabeth Cullen is the Principal Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Acupuncturist & Founder of The Dao Health and she has a particular passion for Women's Health and Fertility, including amenorrhea, endometriosis, pcos and ivf support. Today we chat to her about TCM principles and how they can help balance and support our hormones and their functions.For more information from Liz and The Dao Clinic visit her website here-------------------For a full rundown of our chat and to see what we're talking about check out our facebook page and instagram @listentobadandbusy and sign up to our newsletter at badandbusy.substack.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week we're dining in, out and around town. We've found a local bottle-o gem, a tool to clear your pores, talk about that Augustinus Bader that's all over your Instagram and add Demi Moore's biography to our bookclub.-------------------For a full rundown of our chat and to see what we're talking about check out our facebook page and instagram @listentobadandbusy and sign up to our newsletter at badandbusy.substack.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We finally sit down with Elizabeth Cullen, TCM practitioner and Founder of The Dao Health - and the woman who pretty much cured Kelsey's gut. We chat about what TCM is and how it can help with IBS and gut health. Get out your notebooks! From the importance of your spleen and balancing yin and yang to why you're probably wasting your money on chemist probiotics and eating for better digestion there's A LOT of wonderful info to help you live well (and bloat-free). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week Stef tells us all about Angel numbers - yes, they're a thing. She's also run into an expensive "self care" habit of infrared saunas, cryotherapy and reformer.Kelsey talks about about why she's using blue balls on her face a la The Queen Tracee Eliss Ross. We're putting a new and (possibly improved) spin on the old faithful: Greek salad and keeping with the Euro-theme; watching Below Deck Med.-------------------For a full rundown of our chat and to see what we're talking about check out our facebook page and instagram @listentobadandbusy and sign up to our newsletter at badandbusy.substack.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
If you don't have at least a handful of condiments heaving from your fridge or pantry what are you even doing? Relish, pickles, oils, sauces, miso and mayo, we chat with Condimental's founder Cameron Stephens about how these special additions can transform everything from low cost pantry items to midweek meals and even restaurant menus. Plus, he shares his posh picks and supermarket staples. His thoughts on aioli? "F*ck aioli!"For a full rundown of our chat and to see what we're talking about check out our facebook page and Instagram @listentobadandbusy and sign up to our newsletter at badandbusy.substack.com which has all the info, links and show notes. Like what you hear? Rate and subscribe! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
If you're going to listen to one person about skincare make it Dr Michele. A PhD qualified scientist, skincare science researcher AND founder of Qr8, she tells us why a $20 product from the chemist is one of the best skincare items you can buy, shares with us what she puts on her face as well as helping you shop smarter, decipher labels and cut through the marketing crap.For a full rundown of our chat and to see what we're talking about check out our facebook page and Instagram @listentobadandbusy and sign up to our newsletter at badandbusy.substack.com which has all the info, links and show notes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On her personal gut health journey, using food as a reset button, seasonal detox-ing, supplements AND how you can put a chef's spin on a cheap midweek meal. But it's not all vegetables and smoothies, Teresa shares her go-to hangover cure and why overcooked jasmine rice is her comfort food of choice.**DISCLAIMER** we acknowledge and apologise for the audio quality - this episode was recorded out of usual circumstances.
Eating Pan con Tomate, buying Jacquemus and watching Korean TV - we also chat about a facial that involves having someone put their fingers in your mouth, discuss Netflix's The Great Hack and introduce our BOOKCLUB!-------------------For a full rundown of our chat and to see what we're talking about check out our facebook page and instagram @listentobadandbusy and sign up to our newsletter at badandbusy.substack.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We dissect the concept of 'clean beauty' and dive deep into the products and potions we put onto our skin & bodies. We share some simple ways to implement natural skincare, including natural deodorants, ingredients to avoid and the meaning of greenwashing.PLUS 5 minutes with Mukti - founder of Mukti Organics shares some key things we should know including her fave bio hacks.----------Bad and Busy do Clean Beauty 101: For some more info on reading ingredients and labels, as well as books we recommend that will make digesting this episode a bit easier. The Clean Beauty Brand Bible:A list of B&B approved brands, along with standalone products. ----------For a full rundown of our chat and to see what we're talking about check out our facebook page and instagram @listentobadandbusy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
To kick off our three-part hormonal series we chat to Belinda Kirkpatrick, a Sydney-based Naturopath and Nutritionist specialising in fertility and women's health. She explains how to use food as medicine to balance hormones, the gut and hormone connection, touches on seed cycling, tracking your cycle and why magnesium could be the supplement you didn't know you needed.For more information from Belinda or to get a copy of her book visit her website join her Facebook group and download the Seed appFor a full rundown of our chat and to see what we're talking about check out our facebook page and instagram @listentobadandbusy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It's time to talk about the h word - yep, hormones. In a special three-part series we're bringing you practical tips and expert advice from both doctors and alternative experts to give you a holistic understanding of your body's chemical messengers. It's not all periods and pregnancy, people! Here's an introduction of what's to come... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Stef goes outback, off-road AND gets a fringe all in one week. The girls chat Sydney dining newbie Alberto's Lounge in a special edition of in car audio, plus they cover astrology and read your tarot!For a full rundown of our chat and to see what we're talking about check out our facebook page and instagram @listentobadandbusy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Music to cook to - it's modern day meditation, we dissect Matt Preston's packet chip countdown and his three piece suits, praise the Queen of Couture Celine Dion, discuss whether we should be sober curious or sober educated and of course, how to deal with the rest of mercury in retrograde.For a full rundown of our chat and to see what we're talking about check out our facebook page and instagram @listentobadandbusy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Director of Coote Connex discusses the reality of working in PR, her work uniform (includes a spicy pair of Louboutin Drama Slingbacks), delivering in a pressure cooker environment and the hard slog of starting and running a small business. She also shares her tricks for staying organised and setting goals, why you should never burn bridges and what her Self-care Sunday looks like (hint: cooking and face masks). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Gut Update! Kelsey takes Stef on her gut journey. From colonics to living dairy free, tummy massage, acupuncture and intuitive eating she's pretty much tried everything. Here she shares what's making her bowels move. Plus, a run down of all the supplements and TCM herbs she's downing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Leading Australian Hairstylist, global Fashion Week aficionado and the go-to guy for models, media and cool kids alike, Anthony compares Just Cuts to luxe salon 'dos, tells us what products are worth paying for and dishes on THE cut of the season. All while chowing down on pastrami and cheese. (BUT DON'T TELL DAVID) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Founder of Reliquia, Valet Studio, Primavera and Respiro. Ana is pretty much the reason you're wearing hair clips again. She's also the woman behind THOSE spiral hoop earrings. Juggling five businesses (she's the founder of OMGFIVE a fashion PR and sales agency), a relationship and a life here she shares with us how. She. Gets. It. Done - all while looking effortlessly chic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.