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.
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.
We all know that little people have really big feelings, but believe it or not, their meltdowns are actually really healthy. In this episode, the incredible Gen Muir joins us. Gen is an obstetric social worker, parent educator and mum to four boys. She teaches us how to be the best possible parents for our children, with practical tips for surviving tantrums, meltdowns, and emotional outbursts. Learn how to stay calm, set boundaries, and prevent tantrums before they start, plus strategies to support your toddler’s emotional growth. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDLittle People Big FeelingsBeyond The Chaos HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Raising boys sounds simple until you’re actually doing it. Kelly and Beth dive into the chaos, guilt and joy of shaping tiny humans into good men - from gender bias and “boy mum” cringe to why it’s okay to want softness in your sons. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDEverything Maggie DentDean Withers @itsdeannPayal Content Creator @payalforstyle HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenBeth Stanford Brown AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We all have parenting red flags, and today we’re comparing notes. From screen-time shamers to the “Bubs and Hubs” brigade (plus the beige flags we secretly love), we’re unpacking the habits that instantly tell you who your people are… and who you’ll quietly sidestep at the park. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDWayward - Netflix HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenLize Ratliff - @lizaratliffAUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you’ve suddenly found your toddler sounding like a tiny British royal or throwing around phrases you swear you didn’t teach them - it might be time to have a look at what’s happening on the screen.This week, Lize Ratliff jumps back in the co-host chair (29 weeks pregnant and powered by caffeine, pelvic physio and Miss Rachel) to talk kids’ TV - the wholesome, the chaotic, and the “where did you learn THAT?” moments. From Miss Rachel’s soothing magic to YouTube rabbit holes and those shows that bring out a touch more sass than we bargained for. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDLet’s Chat About Screen TimeKmart Large Beach SetLearn About The World Map HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenLize Ratliff - @lizaratliffAUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What do you do when your husband suddenly wants to “show you” how to give him a better blow job… after 19 years of marriage? Yep, we’re starting there. This month’s Agony Aunt episode is pure chaos in the best way - from jaw-drop sex dilemmas to grandparents who won’t follow your parenting rules.Beth and Kelly dive into your wildest listener questions - including the great gun debate (is a water pistol ever okay?), how to deal with your kid’s bully-ish friend, and what to do when your partner refuses to evolve beyond “the way they were raised.” LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDGabby's Dollhouse: The MoviePinterestTolak Angin Balinese herbs - yellow sachetTolak Angin Balinese herbs - blue sachet HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenBeth Stanford BrownAUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wees? No worries. Poos? A full-blown battlefield. This week Kelly and Beth tackle the most maddening stage of toilet training - when your kid will happily wee like a champ but flat-out refuses to poo on the toilet. From bribery boxes gathering dust, to toddlers demanding privacy in their nappies, to constipation chaos that turns the whole house upside down—this is the side of parenting that no one puts on Instagram. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDPoo Poo Bum Bum Wee Wee - Steven CowellBunnings Toilet SeatThe Pile-On PodcastThe Worst Thing I’ve Ever Done - Clare StephensA (Not So) Practical Guide To Toilet Training HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenBeth Stanford BrownAUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meet Beth Stanford Brown, mum of four boys, master of chaos and unfiltered humour, and your brand-new co-pilot while Kee takes a well-earned break. Beth kicks things off by laying out her most outrageous parenting disasters - from a Taronga Zoo poo apocalypse to the day she thought she’d lost her son. Basically, every moment you’ve prayed wouldn’t happen to you… happened to Beth. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDFkn Milestones HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenBeth Stanford BrownAUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eleven wake-ups a night. Zero brain cells left. Kee hit rock bottom and called in a Mothercraft nurse, then spent seven days turning the chaos around. From moving Suki into her cot to ditching late-night feeds, she shares the tiny tweaks that changed everything (and gave her back her sanity). LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDMothercraft for BabiesTwiddl Curl & Hydrate Detangler Spray Noodie White Noise MachineThe Cormoran Strike BooksOvernight mask HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereeceAUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What happens when you finally land your dream job…and then realise it no longer fits the life you want? Lize Ratliff spent a decade at Mamamia and rose to Head of Podcasts, but when motherhood arrived she felt the pull of something different. In this candid chat with Kelly and Kee, Lize shares why she left Sydney, swapped a high-pressure career for Newcastle’s slower pace, and went back to uni to become a teacher. It’s a refreshingly honest conversation about identity, ambition, and choosing family and freedom over titles - and why that might be the boldest career move of all. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDHyatt Regency StaycationSpoil Me Kids Day SpaMothercraft for BabiesMothercraft for Babies Instagram HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereeceAUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Unhinged in-laws - we’ve all heard the stories, and today Kee and Kelly dive right into the wildest of them. From meddling mothers-in-law to outrageous brother-in-law behaviour, the shitters have delivered some truly jaw-dropping submissions - plus a few “too-cooked-to-be-true” tales. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDUpsy Booster Seats - Shitters! The sale is over because ofc it is. They have 40% off their little comforters instead which are pretty cute and i'll be buying so consider this a little revision to my reco! xThe Birthday Party - Shalini Boland Weleda Nappy Change Cream HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereeceAUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What’s your absolute dealbreaker - the one thing that makes you instantly ick and rethink everything? This week’s Drunk Aunt episode is overflowing with red flags, rogue confessions, and the kind of messy dilemmas you’d only ever admit to your closest mates (or, you know, us). From surviving threenagers and partners who vape “but swear it’s not smoking,” to the heartbreak of estranged parents and a mum caught in the cosmetic surgery spiral, Kee and Kelly tackle it all. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDLeap MoveGen MuirOn Catching Your Toddler on the Emotional ClimbKids Private Parts Song HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereeceAUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Every parent remembers those blurry, messy, beautiful early days of motherhood - but finding someone who gets it? That’s life-changing. In this episode, Kee invites her Mother’s Group bestie, Bec, onto the pod to spill on how their friendship became the ultimate survival tool for first-time mums. From sleep training to laughing through the chaos of toddler tantrums, this is a love story of a very different kind. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDBec Hannaford Photography - @bechannafordphotographyGet in touch at https://www.bechannaford.com.au/contact-me AND A TREAT JUST FOR YOU! If you enquire and mention you are a shitter you’ll receive 20% off the shoot fee. HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereeceAUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Would you let your partner track your every move? Some call it love. Others call it a walking red flag. And when it comes to kids? That’s where things get really complicated. This week on Eat Sleep Repeat, we’re unpacking the modern minefield of location sharing - and asking, is it safety, control, or just another thing tech has made way too hard? LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDForget the Instagram Hard Launch: Are You Location-Sharing Official?To Share or Not to Share? How Location Sharing Is Changing Our Relationships HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereeceAUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What’s the secret to Kelly’s weight loss? Spoiler: it’s not what you think. In this episode, Kelly finally addresses the curiosity around her smaller frame - from cutting back on booze to navigating stress, grief and the messy realities of life - and why we all need to think twice before commenting on someone’s body. If you want to skip the body chat and jump straight to our recommendations, you’ll find them at 36:19. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDGoodness Kitchen Choc BitesHOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereeceAUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ever had a sticker book with your dream baby name on the cover… just in case? In this week’s juicy Q&A ep, we’re answering your brilliant questions - from how Kee ended up with her beloved dog Al, to the baby names Kelly secretly planned (yes, complete with pre-bought outfits and a monogrammed book). We’re talking sundowners, quitting jobs, friendship boundaries, and how to support someone deep in the postpartum trenches - even from 90 minutes away. It’s personal, it’s funny, and at times, it’s properly emotional. Just how we like it. HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does life actually look like six weeks into new motherhood? Grace Rouvray - actor, producer, celebrant, and now first-time mum - joins Kee and Kelly from the thick of the newborn trenches to share her raw and honest experience. From months of relentless nausea to a birth that went nothing like the plan, Grace opens up about the physical toll, the identity shift, the joy, and the grief that all come bundled with a baby. She talks openly about bleeding nipples, formula top-ups, the reality of baby blues, and why she’s calling it: one and done. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDCommune Hand WashSoma Body Washhttps://raisingchildren.net.au/ HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What’s the point of skipping a plastic straw if Bezos is throwing a foam party on a $500M yacht? Kelly sets off a fiery chat about billionaire greed, climate hypocrisy, and the exhausting pressure on regular people to save the planet - one soggy paper straw at a time. With Jeff Bezos' wedding as the jumping-off point (and yes, Oprah was there), the girls unpack the absurdity of wealth worship, the carbon footprint of private jets, and the growing sense of “why bother?” in the face of it all. Is it even possible to care enough anymore? LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDSubstack - Paper Straws for You, Private Jets for ThemPrivate aviation is making a growing contribution to climate changeRing Design Workships - @blonde.designhttps://www.spendtheirfortune.com/ HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can we ever really trust anyone with our kids? Kee unpacks the gut-wrenching reality of returning to work, finding childcare, and the overwhelming fear stirred up by recent headlines. From mum guilt to body safety chats with toddlers, it’s raw, real and a reminder you’re not alone. Plus, Kelly’s on the hunt for someone to sell her designer cast-offs - entrepreneurial girlies, take note. Want to skip the heavy stuff? Jump to the recs at 43:37. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDKel’s Couch Connected Parenting Body SafetyMum Club mum merch and accessories HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The unhinged agony aunts are IN. Kee and Kel are answering your anonymous questions - from newborn hell and toddler tantrums to sharing finances and European adventures with small humans. There’s some big feels, questionable advice, and surprisingly useful tips buried in the chaos. You know the drill. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDGen Muir On Catching Your Toddler On The Emotional ClimbHow To Cope With Unhinged Toddlers"Little People, Big Feelings" - Gen MuirPakembl Large Travel BackpackShop Vestirsi Bella XL HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Toothbrushing is a hostage situation. Getting dressed is a full-body workout. And don’t even mention the wrong coloured cup. If your three-nager is melting down 87 times a day, this episode is your permission slip to exhale.Kee and Kelly are joined by the oracle herself, Gen Muir, to help us make sense of the chaos. From emotional “climbs” to why the whinging gets under our skin (spoiler: it’s about us too), Gen explains what’s actually normal and how to set boundaries without setting fire to your own sanity. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED How To Cope With Unhinged Toddlers "Little People, Big Feelings" - Gen Muir HOSTS & PRODUCERS Kelly McCarren @kelly_mccarren Kee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTION Madeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ever caught yourself mid-meltdown and thought, “Oh no… I’ve turned into my mum”? In this episode, Kee opens up about the confronting realisation that breaking toxic family patterns is so much harder than it sounds - especially when you're sleep-deprived, overstimulated, and raising a tiny dictator. She and Kelly unpack the parenting styles they grew up with, how those experiences shaped them, and the values they’re trying to pass on to their own kids. There’s a powerful three-question exercise in here that’ll make you think differently about your own upbringing, and remind you that even when it feels like you’re getting it wrong, the fact that you care means you’re already doing better than you think. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED Parenting Philosophies Brené Brown's List of Values Article - Breaking the Cycle of Toxic Family Behavior Is Hard "Pepe and the Secret Sauce" by Deana Tynan Nature Baby Lambskin Booties "It's Always The Husband" by C.L. Taylor Crossword Master Glow at Sydney Zoo Clare Stephens' Substack HOSTS & PRODUCERS Kelly McCarren @kelly_mccarren Kee Reece Searles @keereece AUDIO PRODUCTION Madeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There's nothing quite like the internet to make you feel like a sh*t parent when you're just trying to raise a toddler and post the occasional cute video. And look, we get it - people mean well. But when Kel shares a moment from life with her three year old and ends up fielding DMs diagnosing him with autism, it starts to feel less like support and more like unsolicited parenting advice from strangers on the internet. In this episode, we're talking boundaries, overdiagnosis, and the emotional whiplash of parenting publicly in the age of constant commentary.LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDBaby Food Bible Healthy Muffin RecipeThe Goodread's Staff Summer PicksHOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereeceAUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feeling burnt out, touched out, or just totally overwhelmed? Same. In this episode, Kee and Kelly tackle your juiciest dilemmas in their first-ever listener Q&A. From moving away from your village for a bigger paycheque to wedding planning with a bottle-refusing baby, no topic is off-limits - and no advice is particularly qualified.They cover mum-style meltdowns, partner guilt, parenting regret, and the kind of chaos that makes you feel slightly more normal.LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDhttps://ngl.link/essr.podhttps://www.paramountplus.com/au/shows/mobland/https://www.philosophyexperiments.com/HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereeceAUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Would you submit to your husband and bake in heels for the vibe? Author, screenwriter, podcast queen, and all-round legend Clare Stephens joins Kee and Kelly to unpack the rise of tradwives - and why the aesthetic might be a lot more sinister than it looks. It's a no-filter chat about the bizarre pressure to live like it's 1953 - only now it comes with reels, ring lights, and a perfectly iced bundt cake.LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDhttps://www.vogue.com/article/problem-with-tradwives https://www.newyorker.com/culture/persons-of-interest/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-trad-wife https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/more-than-womens-work/202409/the-tradwife-trend-is-a-risky-throwback HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereeceAUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media
Apparently once you have a baby, your only acceptable form of fun is a pedicure and an occasional massage - and we call bullshit.This week, Kel gets fired up about the idea that mothers have to earn their joy, especially when that joy looks like getting a little loose. Inspired by a brilliant article in The Cut, we unpack the judgement that comes with mums who still love to party - whether that's a rave, rosé in a garage, or a solo Bali trip with cocktails and zero guilt."Selfish" isn't a dirty word.LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDArticle - Happy Mother's Day to the Moms Who Love to PartyESSR episode - Mummy Wine Culture Isn't Cute DepopWear NalaHOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren @kelly_mccarrenKee Reece Searles @keereeceAUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - Mylk Media
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