Top Up

Rhi and Skye debrief the year that's been, share their hopes and dreams for the new year, what they're looking forward to.Best paired with a Pimms or Rum and Tonic on your kid's bunk bed (wink). 

Rhi and Skye discuss keeping up with loved ones in this business of motherhood/work/wife life and share their tips and tricks (or fails!). Plus all the usual faves to give you a chance to top up. Best paired snuggled with your bestie and a hot cup of tea!

Pop the bubbles cause Rhi and Skye are talking all things proposals and rings and ask (in traditional scenarios), why do we wait for the guy to be ready to ask? Would they do it differently now? Plus all your usual favourites. Best enjoyed with a glass of Prosecco. Top up!

Kids and sleep - do they go together?! Rhi and Skye discuss their different experiences of transitioning their kids from bassinets, cots to beds and play a game of mama would you rather. Feel free to play along and top up!! This episode is best paired with a G & T!!

Rhi and Skye chat about what they've discovered as they've got older, including how they feel about age milestones, conversations with strangers and current fave skin care and perfumes, as well as  the regular quickies (hint they talk The Paper Palace) and meditation moment. Top up!

How Rhi and Skye tackle their toddlers (and pre-school aged kids), and try to keep the calm and carry on. Show notes:Listening to: Parental as anything with Maggie Dent

Skye and Rhi discuss the importance of prioritising  time to let your creative juices flow, and to give yourself credit  where credit is due! 

In their return to Top Up, Rhi and Skye catch up on everything that's been going on (and there's been a lot). We are so thrilled to be back in your ears. Sit back, pour a glass of your fave wine and get ready to top up with us!

In this final episode of Season 2, Rhi and Skye celebrate the end of lockdown, chat first looks at Seasons 2 of Bridgerton and Emily in Paris, Kim's latest Skims campaign and the magic of finding a motherhood clan. Rhi reveals some big news. They laugh, they cry, and by the end of it all feel thoroughly topped up. Enjoy!Pair with a bottle of sparkling rosè (Mateus) in the car with your girlfriend (you won't regret it).

In this episode Rhi and Skye talk all things making fashion headlines including the D & G Alta Moda Show, Venice film festival and why Kimmy K wore THAT dress for Donda. They also chat about how their style has changed post babies and some of their fashion faves. They wrap up with their usual quickies and meditation moment . Top Up!Best enjoyed with a cup of refreshing peppermint tea for an afternoon hit! Or a Gin because #lockdown.

In this episode Rhi and Skye discuss how they're feeling after the first week back in lockdown, chat Zanning and discuss the new Crown casting. They also share toilet training toddler experiences and share a meditation moment. Never was it a more important time to top up. Enjoy.Best accompanied by a a nice reliable glass of Grenache or an uplifting G and T, depending on the time of day! What day is it?!

In this episode Rhi and Skye discuss the reaction to Simone Biles decision to pull out of her events at the Olympics, the now Instagram-official Bennifer 2.0 and that oft-asked question - how do you know when you're done having kids and your family is complete. They also cover their usual quickies and a meditation moment.This episode is best accompanied with a hot chockie sitting in your car with your bestie (although to be honest we chased it with a bottle of champagne so whatever you're feeling up to!).

We're celebrating our 20th episode week with one of our besties!Katie Middlemiss is a midwife, mama to two and reality tv star (her and her husband competed in House Rules 2019) and entrepreneur extraordinaire who is about to launch her next venture. In this special episode Skye and Rhi chat to Katie about the show Sex Life and peek behind the curtain of reality tv as Katie reveals behind the scenes info of filming House Rules while balancing motherhood. Spoiler alert: Rhi and Katie reveal the ending of Sex Life This episode is paired with Peter Lehman ‘The Barossan' Grenache and Jim Barry Watervale Riesling and best enjoyed with your closest girlfriends cuddled up on a couch under a blanket (or virtually via House party)!

In this Words with Women episode Rhi and Skye chat to friend Kayleigh McGlynn, mama of two and one of the most renowned motherhood photographers in the ACT and surrounds. They discuss her work, including her volunteer work for Heartfelt, how she juggles motherhood with her profession, the impact of Covid-19 and cover quickie questions and enjoy a meditation moment.Kayleigh can be found at @Kayleighmcglynn on Instagram and https://kayleighmcglynn.com.au/This episode is paired with a glass of Sieur d'Arques Cremant de Limoux. Top Up!N.B There are a few sound challenges on this episode so bear with us! Trigger warning: This episode includes a discussion on still birth.

In this episode of Top Up, Rhi and Skye reflect on the unveiling of Princess Diana's Memorial Statue. We've got slightly differing views on this one - as does the rest of the world. We get down and dirty with Netflix chart topper - Sex Life. It's a show everyones been watching, but is it as good as it's hyped up to be? And last but certainly not least, we cover the Britney Spears conservatorship hearing. All we can say is... WTAF!?!This episode is best paired with any glass of vino. It's cold AF where we are so we're topping up with a glass of red. Cheers! xx R & S

Krystle Brant is an entertainer, a blogger, a business owner, a wife and most importantly - a mother of 2 beautiful children, Willow and Dash.  Krystle candidly shares her motherhood journey with great honesty and wit, and it is for that reason we love her.In this episode, Rhi and Skye chat to Krystle about her journey. Krystle shares with us the highs and lows that have led to today. *We'd like to tag this episode with a trigger warning as we discuss miscarriage. Thank you Krystle for speaking so openly about this so other's feel less alone. Krystle Brant IG: @krystlebrant__ 

Louise Keats is a mama to two (plus two new fur babies), a cookbook author, nutritionist, Taste magazine columnist and co-founder of Pilates destination Vive Active and Vive Sculpt. She also happens to be the granddaughter of the venerable Margaret Fulton OAM.In this episode Rhi and Skye delve into all things food with Louise, including her childhood, tips on how to get kids to eat their greens, nutritional eating (including her best recipe for collagen-rich broth), her thoughts on fad diets and chat about her newest venture - Vive Sculpt (thank us later ladies). They also discuss how Louise tops up (hint it's all about catching up with girl friends, a woman after our own heart!). This was such a fun and informative catch up.Louise Keats IG:  @louisekeats 

In this episode dedicated to 90s nostalgia Rhi and Skye discuss their thoughts on the Friends reunion, revel in the new drama between Summer, Julie and Marissa Cooper (Rachel Bilson, Melinda Clarke and Mischa Barton) and make a quick drop in on One Tree Hill. Skye also gets Rhi's tips for inside activities for kids and then top up with the usuals; quickies (including what they don't know about each other) and meditation moment.NB: Apologies for the cameo by Henry at the end #mumlife!

Today we bring you our new segment Words with Women  featuring special guest Mikhaila - Owner of Tea Garden Co and Co-Founder of POP Canberra! Rhi and Skye chat to Mikhaila about her hugely successful businesses, how she landed in the tea industry, and why it's so important to support local. Tea Garden Co. encourages slow living and daily rituals, that involves taking a moment to make a cup of tea that has been blended by hand and sourced from only the best sources in the world. Learn more here: https://www.teagarden.co/IG: @tea.garden.coPop Canberra is a retail experience store supplying locally made products, with everything from art and jewellery, to homewares, gifts and Canberra-made food, wine and spirits.  Learn more here:  https://www.popcanberra.com.au/IG: @popcanberraThank you M for your time! R & S xxThis episode is best paired with a cup of Tea Garden's French and Fabulous tea. Oo la la. 

Skye and Rhi chat all things making headlines this week! From Justin Bieber's new-do, to the controversial Prince Harry podcast episode that's got everyone talking...We hope you love this mid-week short and sweet catch up episode! We pair this ep with a glass of red, because its freezing in our part of the world. Brrrrrrr. Top Up everyone! Cheers, Rhi and Skye xxWant to connect? Follow us on instagram @topuppodcastau

In the premiere episode of Season 2 Rhi and Skye are back talking all things womanhood, motherhood and what's hot right now. They debrief how the kids are currently pushing their buttons (threenagers stage) and then take a deep dive into the totally confusing couple up between Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Scott. Of course there's the usual quickies and meditation moment also to remind you to take a moment, have a laugh and top up!This episode is best paired with a cheeky Gundog gin and tonic with a twist of lime, out in the sunshine with a bestie.

This season Rhi and Skye will be introducing some incredible guests in their Words with Women series alongside their usual banter episodes. We know her as the funny as hell, down to earth, MILF who seems to manage to do it all while providing hilarious commentary for those of us at home. We love her for her dry humour, her honesty and her drinks recco's (and dance moves). Rhi and Skye chat to Amy about why she shares so openly and honestly on instagram, how her dad, Big B is handling the fame, and even get a chance to chat to the famous cyclone deep-throater - Rhian Gerard. It's a long episode but a bloody good one (to be honest we could have chatted all night) so sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.Top Up! This episode is paired with a bottle of Clonakilla Shiraz, and a bag of Smiths Crinkle cut salt and vinegar chips - true A.G style.  It DEFINITELY  contains explicit material so apologies in advance for those listening in the car with kids! 

In this special edition episode Rhi and Skye are Topping Up in the company of Melissa Ashley, award winning author of our book club book, The Birdman's Wife.  We hear straight from the birds mouth how Melissa Ashley imagines the inner life of Elizabeth Gould, an extraordinary artist overlooked by history, until now. Melissa joins us for quickies and our meditation moment. We've paired this episode with an Earl Grey.  Sit back, relax and Top Up! 

In this special edition episode Rhi and Skye are Topping Up in the company of a Rosé, however we think this ep would be best paired with an English Breakfast tea.  We share our thoughts on that interview with Oprah Winfrey.  It's confronting, and it's juicy. We still can't believe our ears!   Starring special guests, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.    And last but not least, we finish with our meditation moment.   Sit back, relax and Top Up! 

In this episode Rhi and Skye are Topping Up in the company of a lovely Shiraz.   We share our thoughts on privacy on social media and the ugly side of instagram that we don't want our kids exposed to.   The Free Britney movement is on our lips this week… is she okay? Has she ever been okay? We're a little worried.  And last but not least, we finish with our quickies and our meditation moment.   Sit back, relax and Top Up!   We've paired this episode with a warm and smooth glass of shiraz because the nights are getting cooler in our part of the world - cheers! 

In this episode we update you on our book club progress - finish up those books everyone! We share our thoughts on comparative parenting... can you relate? Skye and Rhi also chat all things Royals. There is so much going on in that department this week!And last but not least, we finish with our quickies and our meditation moment. Sit back, relax and Top Up! We've paired this episode with a huuuuuuuge bottle of H2o because once in a while, we need to refrain from drinking an alcoholic beverage on a Sunday morning! If you have any suggestions for guest speakers, any questions, or you'd just like to say hi, please email us at topuppodcastau@outlook.com!  Top Up! 

In this episode Rhi and Skye discuss the arrival of a celebrity in small towns and the impact it can have on its people (Zac Efron we're looking at you). They also discuss returning to work as a mum - should motherhood be considered an asset to workplaces rather than (as in some cases) a hindrance? And of course they cover their top quickies of the week and share a meditation moment. Top up!This episode is best accompanied by a nice strong cup of coffee, curled up with on the couch. 

In this episode we update you on our Book Club which has commenced! There are 2 books for you to choose from, or if you're really eager - you can read both! (A+ for you)We share our thoughts on breastfeeding and formula feeding... an important discussion that needs to be had. Skye and Rhi also chat all things Golden Globe nominations - which has us a little confused?!?!And last but not least, we finish with our quickies and our meditation moment. Sit back, relax and Top Up! We've paired this episode with an Espresso Martini by Box Mixers because we were recording early on a Saturday morning - Cheers! 

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land we have gathered on today. I pay my respects to the Elders past and present, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the nation. In this episode we set your book club homework - not 1, but 2 books! We delve into what we know about the SATC reboot... And finally, we touch on the baby boom of 2020! Our paired drink for today's episode is a cosmo because #SexandtheCity 

In this episode - we discuss Kimye's break up, Skye's postpartum recovery after having her twin girls, the US Election, and who and what we're loving right now.We've paired this episode with a Cosmo, because we talk all about Sex and the City in Part Two.We'd like to thank Box Mixers for providing us with their Cosmo Mix for us to enjoy! It's so refreshing on a hot summers day and Box Mixers make it SO easy for anyone to make - just add your alcohol and a garnish, no bartending skills required! @BoxMixersDon't forget to follow us on Instagram so you can join the conversation, and give us a rating if you liked our company today! @topuppodcastau 

Skye and Rhi have very different approaches to 'routines' for the kids... so what works? We also set out our 2021 intentions which happen to be rather similiar...  And last but not least, we debrief our latest love - the show topping Netflix charts right now - Bridgerton! As always accompanied by a meditation moment and paired with a drink of choice. Top Up with us! Best enjoyed with a tall drink of water (if you know what we mean!)

In episode two Rhi and Skye  discuss the terrible twos, threenagers and  being boy Mums. They also cover Kim Kardashian - has she lost it? The wind down of Keeping Up with the Kardashians as the show comes to an end and present their three quickies - who they're watching, their hopes for 2021 and their fave moments of 2020.Best enjoyed with a glass of Crémant!

In their very first episode of Top Up, Rhi and Skye share a little about themselves, discuss one of their fave topics: The Royals, break down Emily in Paris and take a look at Cameron Diaz's comeback .Best accompanied by a glass of champagne. NB: First-hand experience of miscarriage is discussed in this episode.