Hosted by new mums and besties, Kelly McCarren and Kee Reece, eat sleep sh*t repeat is a virtual weekly mother’s group for your ears. It's a judgement and shame-free zone where Kel and Kee give advice and talk to other everyday mums. But mostly it’s a raw, honest, funny and relatable look at being a first time mum, desperately trying to survive.
This week, Kee and Kelly are deep in the trenches of mornings that start with tantrums, bedtimes that end in battle, and the very confronting moment your child starts repeating your own parenting back to you. And honestly, the mirror they hold up is brutal. LINKS TO EVERYTHING WE MENTIONEDPlay School: Rainforest RangersRemarkably Bright Creatures - NetflixCrash - Netflix HOSTS & PRODUCERSKee Reece Searles @keereeceKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarren AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kelly was pretty sure she was one and done. Mostly. Probably. Maybe. This week, she’s feeling unexpectedly clucky, and Kee is helping her unpack the very messy middle of deciding whether your family is complete. There’s the body clock, the fear of regret, the cost of another child, the trauma of postpartum, the sibling guilt, and the strange grief that can come with closing a door you’re not sure you wanted open anyway. LINKS TO EVERYTHING WE MENTIONEDESR - Should I Have Another Baby?The Cut - I Feel Bad I Don’t Want A Second Kid HOSTS & PRODUCERSKee Reece Searles @keereeceKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarren AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kelly finally made it to Paris… and it somehow managed to be even more magical than she imagined. But not every part of the trip went smoothly, with one travel moment pushing her completely over the edge. Meanwhile, Kee’s week spirals into full party-prep chaos thanks to a mystery illness, missing decorations, and the very intense politics of four-year-old pass the parcel. LINKS TO EVERYTHING WE MENTIONEDShrinking - Apple TVTRTL Travel PillowMedik8Amandaland Season 2 - StanKids Playing Pass The Parcel HOSTS & PRODUCERSKee Reece Searles @keereeceKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarren AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Mother’s Day comment from the Minister for Women lit up every group chat in Australia: are we really being told the earlier our babies go into childcare, the better? Kee and Lize unpack the guilt, the impossible maths, the daycare scramble, and the quiet truth so many parents are living with - childcare isn’t the problem, but having no real choice is. Because “just go back to work” hits differently when the village is expensive, waitlisted, or doesn’t exist. LINKS TO EVERYTHING WE MENTIONEDOur Kids Our Choice: Expand the CCSParents Work Collective - Give Parents One Year HOSTS & PRODUCERSKee Reece Searles @keereeceLize Ratliff @lizaratliff AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kee is joined by Lize Ratliff while Kelly is living her best life in Paris, and this episode has the full motherhood spectrum: the tiny sentence that makes you feel like you might actually be doing something right… and the 6am meltdown that brings you straight back to earth. Because motherhood can be a beautiful birthday moment one minute, and grapes in the wrong bowl the next. LINKS TO EVERYTHING WE MENTIONEDFlik Flak Switch Watch for KidsHolme Beauty Base PrimerSecrets of The Bees - Disney+ HOSTS & PRODUCERSKee Reece Searles @keereeceLiza Ratliff @lizaratliff AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mother’s Day sounds simple enough… until it isn’t. This week, Kee and Kelly get into the joy, grief, pressure and weird expectations wrapped up in one very loaded Sunday. From wanting to be celebrated, to complicated relationships with mums, to the small moments that can make the day feel beautiful, brutal, or both. LINKS TO EVERYTHING WE MENTIONEDA History of Mother’s Day An Ode to “Other Mothers” - Kee Reece HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A chaotic work week, a Facebook Marketplace find of dreams, and a cat emergency that made Kelly look like she’d fled a crime scene - just a regular week really. LINKS TO EVERYTHING WE MENTIONEDMaison Balzac The Everything BottleYesteryear by Caro Claire Burke HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There’s a word for the strange, disorienting shift that happens when you become a mum and realise you’re not quite the same person anymore: matrescence. In this episode, Kee and Kelly unpack the science behind how motherhood changes the brain, and hear from the shitters about what changed for them too: bodies, friendships, work, confidence, rage, softness, identity, and the sudden inability to hear a story about a child without crying. LINKS TO EVERYTHING WE MENTIONEDMake Matrescence MainstreamIt’s hard to describe what it feels like to become a mum, but it has a name: matrescencePregnant women's brains shed grey matter to prime them for motherhood, study suggests HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One wrong move and it’s game over. This week, Kee and Kelly get real about the phase no one warns you about: relentless four-year-old whinging, clinginess, attitude, and the kind of morning meltdown that can start with honey being in the wrong shape.Underneath the chaos, there’s also the quieter ache of motherhood - watching your kids grow up in real time. The independence, the big feelings, the sudden realisation that your baby isn’t such a baby anymore. If you want to play along each week (and read other parents’ peaks/pits), come join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eatsleepshitrepeat/ LINKS TO EVERYTHING WE MENTIONEDThe Remember Balloons - Jessie OliverosMetalia StudiosPhilé Quilted RobeKelly's Mother's Day Gift GuideLOL: Last One Laughing UK - Prime Video HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For years, Kelly thought she was just a bit dizzy, a bit tired, a bit dramatic. Then she discovered POTS, a little-known condition that can leave you lightheaded, foggy, faint and feeling absolutely awful, especially after pregnancy. In this episode, she breaks down what POTS actually is, how she finally joined the dots, and why so many women might be brushing off symptoms they’ve been told are “normal.” Because sometimes the thing you’ve always shrugged off as “just how I am” turns out to be something else entirely. HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One of us is drowning in toys, washing and the impossible dream of a clean house. The other is losing her phone, forgetting everything and wondering why her brain feels permanently foggy. So yes, spirits are high. But this episode also has the good stuff: the kind of day with your kids that makes you feel wildly capable, a best-friends sleepover that felt like grown-up magic, and a few very solid recommendations to take into the weekend. If you want to play along each week (and read other parents’ peaks/pits), come join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eatsleepshitrepeat/ LINKS TO EVERYTHING WE MENTIONEDADHD Cleaning Book The Testaments - Disney+Target Women’s ClothingBarrel JeansBroken Country - Clare Leslie Hall HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jess Clark has packed a lot of life into one lifetime, and this episode proves it. Now working as Mamamia’s food and travel editor, Jess takes us through the chapters that shaped her: a religious marriage in her early 20s, a full-blown identity reset, a cancer diagnosis, heartbreak, egg freezing, and a plot twist that changed everything. LINKS:The one question I wish people would stop asking me about my baby.Jessica Clark at Mamamia GUESTJessica Clark @jess__Clark HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The clocks changed… and suddenly mornings are starting at 5:30. Make it make sense. In this Peak & Pit, Kel and Kee get honest about the kind of weeks that feel a bit off - early wake-ups that hit hard, the quiet panic of feeling behind, and the mental load of trying to do everything well. But there’s also a win that’s been a long time coming (and yes, it involves a toilet). If you want to play along each week (and read other parents’ peaks/pits), come join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eatsleepshitrepeat/ LINKS TO EVERYTHING WE MENTIONEDMONTII SPORT WATERBOTTLEKINGA CSILLA TEFAL STEAMER HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chelsea Williamson’s first year of motherhood didn’t look the way a lot of people expect it to. From choosing an elective C-section to deciding to formula feed from birth, Chelsea opens up about making deeply personal choices in a world that always seems to have an opinion. This is a conversation about autonomy, confidence and trusting your gut when everyone seems to have something to say. GUESTChelsea Williamson @chelseawilliamson_ HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One of the girls had a week from hell. The other has to admit something that feels deeply petty, wildly relatable, and just a little bit humiliating: she found out a friend had a birthday party… via Instagram. And somehow, there’s still a glam shoot, a fancy hotel stay, and a few very solid recommendations in the mix. If you want to play along each week (and read other parents’ peaks/pits), come join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eatsleepshitrepeat/ LINKS TO EVERYTHING WE MENTIONEDWiSE In The Roundhouse Kids’ PlacematsCompany Retreat HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Postpartum can change a lot, including the way you feel in your clothes. When nothing fits quite right and your style feels off, getting dressed can feel harder than it should. In this episode, stylist Nat shares her take on the postpartum wardrobe crisis, what to buy, what to skip, and how to find your way back to feeling good in what you wear. LINKSI Hate My Postpartum BodyOversized TeesTwo-Piece Sets HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s Peak & Pit, and this week Kelly and Kee are all about the little things keeping them sane. A long-delayed change is finally paying off, and there’s also a strong case being made for dinner plans, netball, weekend treats and literally anything that breaks up the family-life rinse and repeat. If you want to play along each week (and read other parents’ peaks/pits), come join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eatsleepshitrepeat/ LINKS TO EVERYTHING WE MENTIONEDTara Treasures new Easter collectionMad Mabel - Sally HepworthNot Quite Dead Yet - Holly Jackson HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Breastfeeding is still treated like the gold standard, which means when it doesn’t work - or you don’t want it to - the guilt can be enormous. In this episode, Kelly and Kee unpack the shame around formula, the pressure to push through, and why what’s best for the baby has to include mum too. LINKSMy Decision Not To Breastfeed - ELLE USA HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There’s nothing quite like the whiplash of going from holiday mode back to normal life. This week, Kelly unpacks the highs of Fiji, the grimness of re-entry, and why being back among the general public can undo a person very quickly. Plus: date night, small wins, and a deeper conversation about the online world boys are growing up in. If you want to play along each week (and read other parents’ peaks/pits), come join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eatsleepshitrepeat/ LINKS TO EVERYTHING WE MENTIONEDBadBadNotGoodSmash Microwave Safe Stainless Steel Lunch/Meal BoxInside the Manosphere - Netflix HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It starts with one kid pushing boundaries… and suddenly you’re in a full internal spiral: do I say something, stay quiet, or hope their parent steps in? This week, Kelly and Kee get into the very messy etiquette of parenting other people’s children - and why it can turn awkward fast. Because everyone loves the idea of a village… until it’s time to correct someone else’s kid. HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s Peak & Pit and Kel’s week starts with a sentence no one enjoys saying out loud - “my period was six days late.” Cue the pregnancy-test spiral, the mood swings, and that specific kind of rage where you remember men simply… do not have to think about any of this. Meanwhile, Kee’s trying to do the whole “not drinking this year” thing but learns the hard way that non-alcoholic wine can still ruin your next day if you pick the wrong one. If you want to play along each week (and read other parents’ peaks/pits), come join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eatsleepshitrepeat/ LINKS TO EVERYTHING WE MENTIONEDAssembly High-Rise Barrel Jeans Bridgerton - Netflix HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You know that special kind of tired where you technically slept… but you still feel like a haunted Victorian child? Same. This week, Kee and Kelly get obsessed with the question every parent is silently screaming: why am I always so damn tired? (Even when the sleep tracker says you’re “fine”.) They bring in sleep specialist Nikki, to break down what’s actually going on - why sleep quality beats chasing a perfect “8 hours,” what might be quietly wrecking your deep sleep (hello, pillows/mattresses/heat), and the surprisingly simple tweaks that can help. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDTEMPUR pillow HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kee’s pit this week is a classic plans fail - a babysitter stuff-up that turns into instant FOMO. Kel’s pit is the kind of body situation you never expect to be dealing with, until suddenly you’re googling, doing the mental maths, and realising this is going to be a whole thing. And somehow, in between all of that, there are a couple of proper heart-squeeze wins. If you want to play along each week (and read other parents’ peaks/pits), come join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eatsleepshitrepeat/ LINKS TO EVERYTHING WE MENTIONEDCharlotte’s Web - StanIt’s Not Her - Mary KubicaReality Check Inside America’s Next Top Model - Netflix HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FAFO parenting is everywhere - and this episode is for anyone who’s ever thought “cool, go on then” and immediately questioned their entire parenting philosophy. FAFO stands for “fuck around and find out” - aka letting natural consequences do the talking. Is it boundaries? Is it petty? Is it survival? Let’s unpack the internet’s favourite new parenting vibe. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDWhat Is FAFO And Is It Good For Kids?|Max Learns The Meaning of FAFO“The rise of Fafo parenting: is this the end of gentle child rearing?” HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s Peak & Pit time, and this week we’re talking about the mental load of kids’ birthday parties - aka the part where you’re meant to be “making memories” while quietly spiralling over helium, food orders, decorations, and why you’re somehow the CEO of the entire event. Meanwhile, Kel has a medical admin moment that turns into a full-body workout. If you want to play along each week (and read other parents’ peaks/pits), come join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eatsleepshitrepeat/ LINKS TO EVERYTHING WE MENTIONEDMoo Pro Protein Yoghurt Muesli PodsWuthering HeightsHigh Low Buffalo HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Four-year-olds: old enough to sound wildly reasonable… until they’re absolutely not. This week, Kee and Kelly are officially in the “fkd up fours” era, so they call in the big guns: Gen Muir from Connected Parenting. Gen breaks down what’s actually happening in the four-year-old brain (and why it can feel worse than two), why “bad behaviour” is often just big feelings + zero skills… and how boundaries can be the thing that makes everyone feel safer. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDConnected Parenting GUESTGen Muir @connectedparentingau HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s Peak & Pit and we’ve got big feelings over small things. Kee’s riding the high of a genuinely sweet family moment - then free-falls into a pit sparked by something so small it shouldn’t have the power to ruin a morning… and yet. Kel, meanwhile, is navigating a routine shake-up that’s hit her right in the feelings, plus she’s in her Oura ring era like it’s going to personally fix her nervous system. If you want to play along each week (and read other parents’ peaks/pits), come join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eatsleepshitrepeat/ LINKS TO EVERYTHING WE MENTIONEDUnder Salt Marsh - BingeOura Ring HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kee’s officially hit the postpartum wall - the one where you’re meant to be “grateful” and “bouncing back”… but instead you’re staring at your body like it belongs to someone else. This episode is about the sneaky ways body hate shows up after kids: the clothes that don’t fit, the photos you dread and why it can feel impossible to talk about without sounding ungrateful. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDJadé Brycki Instagram reel HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s Peak & Pit and the emotional range this week is wide. Kee hits a massive parenting milestone that should feel like a win - except she’s the one crying. Suki? Fine. Happy. Already moving on. Meanwhile, Kel basically manifests Paris. Casual. It’s chaos. It’s growth. It’s Friday. If you want to play along each week (and read other parents’ peaks/pits), come join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eatsleepshitrepeat/ LINKS TO EVERYTHING WE MENTIONEDSunbeam Mini Barista - $329Kmart Slides HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kelly and Kee are eating humble pie. Because a single mum slid into their DMs and (very politely) pointed out what happens when you say “just keep your sick kid home”… but you don’t have a partner, family nearby, or anyone to tag in. So we brought her on. Meet Alice: solo mum to an 8-year-old, running a one-woman household with zero backup. We talk the relentless mental load, the stuff that keeps single mums up at night, the stigma (and double standards), and the kind of support that actually helps. Consider this an apology, a perspective shift, and a reminder to include single mums properly - not as an afterthought. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDThe Single Mother’s Social Club - Jacinta TynanThe Council of Single Mothers and their Children HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s Peak & Pit time - and this week delivers a full-body birthday spiral, a daycare room glow-up that somehow feels heartbreaking, and the kind of night-weaning chaos that makes you want to file a formal complaint against your own nipples. Kel relives Lenny’s actual birthday: the cursed Women’s Weekly-style cake mission, the absolute audacity of a partner doing the wrong job badly, and a pub celebration that ends with… yes… screaming at the cake and mum. If you want to play along each week (and read other parents’ peaks/pits), come join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eatsleepshitrepeat/ HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It starts as an innocent mum-chat and ends in a full-blown research spiral: when are you meant to send your kid to school… and why does it feel like everyone’s suddenly delaying? This week, Kee takes the reins on the school start age debate - from cut-off dates and state-by-state chaos, to the real reasons parents are choosing “later”, and why “the studies say…” isn’t as straightforward as it sounds. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED2025 Macquarie University Study - Redshirting for remediation or advantage? Which Australian families delay children's school entry and why?2019 Early Childhood Research Quarterly - School starting age and child development in a state-wide, population-level cohort of children in their first year of school in New South Wales, AustraliaSchool Readiness Guide HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s Friday - so we’re doing our weekly peaks and pits: a proper catch-up between friends, equal parts vent and tiny victory lap. This week we’re coming to you from that end-of-January zone where everyone’s out of routine, the kids are a lot, and you’re trying to hold it together on vibes alone… but there are a couple of moments that save it. If you want to play along each week (and read other parents’ peaks/pits), come join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eatsleepshitrepeat/ LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDThe Vocabulary AppBONDS Wide Needle Rib Slouchy SuitCleaner Kit AppThe HousemaidWild - Kristin HannahK.L Slater Audiobooks HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ever walked away from a catch-up feeling worse than when you arrived? This episode is for anyone who’s been burned by mum-friend dynamics - the subtle exclusion, the “nice but not really” energy, the unspoken rules - and wondered if it’s just you… or if the vibe is actually toxic. Kee and Kelly unpack how these dynamics play out in mother’s group friendships, why the pressure to “make a village” can keep you in something that doesn’t feel good, and the boundaries that help when you can’t (or don’t want to) do the whole clique thing. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDBreaking Up With MY Toxic Mum Group - The CutYou're Allowed To Leave Your Mom Group - Ashley French HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re weeks late to the holiday recap… because we’re parents and time isn’t real in January.The road trip was a win. Christmas was good - with feelings attached. New Year’s, however, was rogue - one cancelled, one derailed on the way home. That’s all we’ll say. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDOvercompensating - Prime VideoWeapons - Prime Video HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello hello, and welcome back to Eat Sleep Repeat in 2026! We’re easing into the year the only way we know how - with big intentions, low expectations, and a very honest look at all the goals we absolutely did not achieve last year. Kee and Kelly take a hilarious trip down memory lane to revisit their 2025 goals that never stood a chance… with a few wins in there too. Now it’s on to 2026 - and this year, we’re doing it differently: goals that actually fit real life, a little more structure, and a lot less pressure. Think small habits, monthly check-ins, and a couple of big scary goals we’re saying out loud so we can’t chicken out. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDThe Lazy CEO - How To Build Your Personal Brand In 2026 HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friendships can move and change so much in that first year of motherhood, and sometimes the friends you had pre-baby quickly fall to the wayside. Today we're chatting about the importance of having a good crew around you, how to prioritise your friendships while juggling newborns and how to know if a mothers group is right for you. Then later in the ep, Kel opens up about a recent friendship heartbreak she experienced and the toll it took on her both physically and emotionally. HOSTS & PRODUCERS: Kelly McCarren www.instagram.com/kelly_mccarren/ Kee Reece www.instagram.com/keereece/ AUDIO PRODUCTION: Claudia Coy https://www.instagram.com/claudia_coy/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last season we unpacked the process of sending your kid to daycare & all the fun that comes with it (the bugs, mainly the bugs) so today we're discussing the logistics of going back to work. You already know our personal back to work stories, Kee went back after a year & then threw in the towel to freelance and Kel just took no time off at all. So today we're chatting to two glorious Sh*tters (Sandy & Lily) who have had very different experiences entering back into the workforce. Sandy is a mum to 3 young kids, who not only juggles her own nursing career, but also supports her husband who's currently studying to become a surgeon. Lily is a mum of one, with another on the way, whose identity completely changed after becoming a first time mum. This led to a return-to-work at four months postpartum, a career change and another (career) baby; Launch Mama, a program dedicated to helping mums navigate their transition back into the workforce. MENTIONS 2024 Kokoda Ladies Trek - https://mhfkokodatrek.gofundraise.com.au/page/Sandy_AlishaMHFBrainCancerNurses Launch Mama - https://www.instagram.com/launchmama_/ Flexible Unpaid Parental Leave (100 Days)https://www.fairwork.gov.au/tools-and-resources/fact-sheets/minimum-workplace-entitlements/parental-leave-and-related-entitlements#rules-taking-unpaid-leave HOSTS & PRODUCERS Kelly McCarren www.instagram.com/kelly_mccarren/ Kee Reece www.instagram.com/keereece/ AUDIO PRODUCTION Claudia Coy https://www.instagram.com/claudia_coy/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thinking of jet-setting across Europe with a toddler in tow? Kee’s got some stories for you. In this episode, she shares the very real rundown of what she packed for her European adventure versus what actually ended up being useful on the road. From the essentials she couldn’t live without to the stuff that just took up space, Kee spills the tea on what traveling with a little one really looks like. If you’re planning a trip or just curious about the chaos, this episode is packed with tips, tricks, and a few hard-learned lessons. LINKS Bugaboo Butterfly Travel Pram Bugaboo Butterfly Transport bag Ergobaby Carrier Tushbaby Hip Carrier Sunnylife Swim Vests Kids Travel TrayTriangular Crayons Belkin Mini Wireless On-Ear Headphones CoziGo Sleep Cover Kathmandu Microfibre Towel Baby First Aid Kit Collagen Essence Hydrating Face HOSTS & PRODUCERS Kelly McCarren @kelly_mccarren Kee Reece @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTION Madeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To post cute pics of your kid, or to not post cute pics of your kid, that is the question. Kee and Kelly dive into the murky waters of kids and social media, sharing their personal takes on whether or not to share their children’s lives online. They discuss everything from setting boundaries and protecting privacy to the rise of mumfluencers who turn their kids into content for likes and followers. It’s a candid chat about where to draw the line between sharing and oversharing and the impact it can have on kids growing up in the digital age. Instagram @mummysflippinhouseNPR - Why you should think twice about posting that cute photo of your kid online Sharenthood - Leah Plunkett HOSTS & PRODUCERS Kelly McCarren @kelly_mccarren Kee Reece @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTION Madeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s our last episode of the year, and we’re wrapping things up with a bumper recommendations special. From the TV shows that completely took over our lives to the movies, podcasts and books that surprised us (and got us through), this is everything we loved this year. Kelly and Kee share their must-watch, must-listen and must-read picks for the holidays - the comfort watches, the dark dramas, the guilty pleasures and the ones you’ll be thinking about long after the credits roll. Consider this your ultimate summer watchlist. LINKS TO ALL OUR RECOMMENDATIONS... MOVIESBridget Jones: Mad About The Boy (Prime Video)The Roses (Disney+) TV SHOWSHome for Christmas (Netflix)Adolescence (Netflix)Chief of War (Apple TV)Overcompensating (Prime Video)The Four Seasons (Netflix)Too Much (Netflix)The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (HAYU/Binge)The Pitt (HBO Max)Tell Me Lies (Disney+)Hostage (Netflix)Wayward (Netflix)Dying For Sex (Apple TV) DOCOSSean Combs: The Reckoning (Netflix)Last Breath (Netflix)American Murder Gabby Petito (Netflix)The Perfect Neighbor (Netflix) PODCASTSTwice Displaced ALBUMSWest End Girl - Lily AllenLOVED - Parcels BOOKSThe Wedding People - Alison EspachHidden Pictures - Jason RekulakGrey After Dark - Noelle West Ihli AUDIOBOOKSUnfollowed - Christian WhiteHer Last Christmas - Claire McGowan HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles - @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why does making friends as an adult (and especially as a parent) feel so darn hard? Between juggling kids, work, a busy netty schedule (too niche?) and general exhaustion, it can feel impossible to connect beyond small talk at daycare drop-off. In this episode, we dive into how to make friends as a parent, why it feels awkward, and how to build real, meaningful friendships in the chaos of raising kids. From playground politics to mum-group awkwardness, we’re getting real about what it’s like trying to find your people in parenthood. HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kee is back in the studio and the past few months have been… busy to say the least! Think moving house with two kids, a dog, and a mental load that did not take a holiday. In today’s episode, she and Kelly chat about how a change of space can shift how you feel, new realisations that come with a new baby, and what it took for Kee to pull herself out of survival mode. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDThe Beast In Me - NetflixThe Hunting Wives - StanRobin Hood - Stan HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles - @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ever worry about letting your kids stay over at someone else's house? You might trust your friends or family, but what about everyone else who might be there? In this episode, we dive into the mixed feelings parents have about sleepovers. Because while sleepovers can be magical for kids, they’re a total stress-fest for parents. In this episode, we talk about how to decide whether your child is ready for a sleepover, safety tips, and some real safety concerns. Join us for a candid conversation as we weigh the pros and cons and help you decide what's best for your family. HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kee is BACK in the studio, sliding straight back into her natural role…overthinking your Christmas list so you don’t have to. Christmas used to be a vibe. Now it’s a spreadsheet - four school Kris Kringles, seventeen nieces and nephews, and a partner who swears “I don’t need anything” (but absolutely does). In this episode of Eat Sleep Repeat, Kee and Kelly serve up their 2025 Gift Guide - real-life ideas for real-life families that don’t involve panic-buying a sad scented candle at 4:45pm on Christmas Eve. KEE'S GIFT IDEASFjällräven Kånken Daycare BackpackEkobo Dinner SetSeed Craft KitYotoFair Go Trading Children’s Apron - Blue TurtleFair Go Trading Children’s Apron - Red ElephantRyobi 18V ONE+ Cordless Garden Vacuum And SweeperBed Threads La Sirène Table RunnerFood For Everyone Print KELLY'S GIFT IDEASMagnetic Transformer SetWalkie Talkies Rail Cube SetFat Brain Air ToobzRecord Player Kindle Brass Monkey Poorly Explained Movies GameCrocsPickleball Set Vibrating Foam RollerWine Chiller Stick KEE'S SMALL AUSSIE BIZ SHOUTOUTSStitched Up KitsSnowflake CeramicsSweater ClubSoon AfterHolme Beauty KELLY'S SMALL AUSSIE BIZ SHOUTOUTSAeon SkinArt By Alex Mason Jess UrlichesRecollection - Forever JournalNashie Rashie Brillo Beauty HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenBeth Stanford Brown AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ever feel like your little one has a favourite? You're not alone! Parental preference is totally normal and super common, whether you’re basking in the glory of being the “chosen one” or dealing with the sting of being second pick. Kee and Kelly will share their personal experiences, feature stories from Sh*tters (or confessions from the chosen one, if you will), and provide plenty of practical tips to help you and your co-parent navigate this together. HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christmas is here, the trees are up (way too early), and Kelly is already in festive pyjamas. This week, Kelly and Beth dive into all their favourite Christmas traditions - think book-a-day countdowns, sibling gift dates, op-shop presents, Santa sacks, Santa pancakes, Christmas lights, ham raffles and whether the Elf on the Shelf is worth the emotional toll. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDStarlight Children’s FoundationSantaland at Myer HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenBeth Stanford Brown AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Remember all those things you swore you’d never do when you had kids? Well, we're taking a trip down memory lane and laughing about all our parenting promises that went out the window. From screen time rules to picky eating battles, we cover it all. Plus, we share some absolute crackers from our Sh*tters. And remember, in the end, we're all just doing our best and that's more than enough! HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Millennials, gather round. This week on Eat Sleep Repeat, Kelly and Lize realise the kids have officially left us behind. When exactly did we become the adults who “just don’t get it”? And more importantly - did we forget just how cringe we were? From “talk to the hand,” fo’ shizzle, and calling absolutely everything gay (yikes), to marbles, mix CDs, MSN acronyms and pranks that would 100% get you suspended today - the girls take a nostalgic, humiliating walk through millennial childhood. A gentle reminder that maybe neither generation has the moral high ground here. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDThe 67 Trend - The Cut The Perfect Neighbor - NetflixDarning Kit Wear Nala HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenLize Ratliff - @lizaratliffAUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Content Warning: This episode discusses themes that may be upsetting. We discuss postpartum depression and psychosis, suicidal ideation, overdose, severe mental health issues and disassociation. Listener discretion is advised. The postpartum period can be one of the most isolating and lonely times of someone's life. You've just grown and birthed an entire human, your hormones are all over the shop, and you're keeping your little one alive while sleep-deprived and trying to remember the person you once were. It's often not a great recipe, yet we're still sold the idea of bliss being wrapped up in a 'newborn bubble'. In this episode, Kel and Kee discuss their own experiences with postpartum mental health and chat with someone whose experience led her to a psychiatric facility only weeks post-birth. This is an honest and raw conversation; let it remind you that you're never alone. If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help now, call triple zero (000). You can also call Lifeline on 13 11 14 - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) supports women, men and families across Australia affected by anxiety and depression during pregnancy and in the first year of parenthood. Call 1300 726 306, 9am – 7:30pm AEST (Mon-Fri). HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If your toddler currently survives on beige food, air and attitude - welcome, you’re among friends. Today Kelly and Beth are diving into one of the most universal parenting headaches: fussy eating. Before sharing their own chaotic mealtime stories, they call in someone who actually knows what they’re talking about: Dr Kyla, paediatric dietitian, mum of two, and bona fide feeding-kids oracle - here to make sense of the madness and reassure us that we’re not raising future pasta-only adults. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDDR KYLA’S FUSSY EATING MASTERCLASS EASY TODDLER SNACKS GUIDEBydee BathersLily Allen - West End Girl HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenBeth Stanford Brown GUESTDr Kyla - https://mealtimes.com.au/ AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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