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This one kicks off like most of our chats do — a bit of banter, a few sideways comments about the state of the world, and then… we take a proper turn. I share some recent test results that honestly stopped me in my tracks, looking at mould exposure, toxins, and what might be going on behind the scenes with my health. It’s one of those moments where you start joining dots you didn’t even know were there, and go, “hang on… this could actually matter.” 

We get into the reality of what that looks like day to day — trying to manage a house that may or may not be working against you, the cost of it all (financial and otherwise), and how quickly things can spiral from “we’ll deal with that later” to “right, we probably should’ve dealt with that yesterday.” There’s a lot in here about learning as you go, making decisions without perfect information, and trying not to lose your sense of humour while doing it.

And don’t worry — it’s not all heavy. There’s plenty of laughs (including me apparently being “ground zero” for the apocalypse 🙄), plus one of Portia’s stories that is equal parts hilarious and completely outrageous. We also talk about disability, the strange things people say when they don’t quite know what to say, and those moments that just leave you thinking… what was that?

If you’ve ever wondered how we juggle the serious stuff without completely losing the plot — this episode is pretty much it. Real, a bit ridiculous, occasionally confronting, and still somehow hopeful.

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