This Wine Down Friday, Ali’s back from the brink (literally) and bringing the chaos, the comedy, and the mum wins and whinges with special guest, friend, Belinda.

Whinge of the week? Ali actually nearly died.

(OK, maybe not officially dead-dead, but dramatic enough to deserve wine, sympathy, and possibly a GoFundMe for emotional recovery.)

Win of the week? Her son Harry turned 10 and called it the best day of his life. Mission: Mum Complete.

We chat:

• Surviving the week when your body says “nope”
• How to throw a birthday party without completely unravelling
• The healing magic of old friends who get your chaos
• Wine-fuelled rants, laughs, and the raw truth of mum life

Whether you’ve had a week from hell or you’re just here for the birthday vibes, this one’s got big feels, big laughs, and Big Mum Energy written all over it.

• Exhausted mums powering through for their kids
• Parents who’ve had a health scare and kept on mummin’
• Women who need a laugh, a cry, and a reason to pour a wine
• Anyone who knows the real party MVP is always the mum behind the scenes

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In this fearless episode of Big Mum Energy, we’re handing the mic to Aunty Kim Ali’s no-nonsense, laugh-out-loud, give-zero-f’s mum to answer the questions you’re too scared to Google.

We go there with:

• Youth crime — what Aunty Kim thinks is really behind it, and how parents can step up (without losing their minds).
• Trans and gender identity — honest, heartfelt takes from a woman who raised kids before pronouns were a thing.
• Mum guilt, marriage, and “modern parenting” BS — spoiler: she’s got thoughts, and they’re spicy.
• Plus: classic Kim chaos, unexpected wisdom, and probably a swear or five.

This is one of those episodes where you’ll laugh, maybe cry, and 100% yell “SHE’S NOT WRONG!” at your car stereo.

• Mums who want real talk without the sugar-coating
• Parents navigating tricky convos with their kids
• Anyone who grew up with a strong, blunt, hilarious matriarch
• Listeners craving nuance, humour, and unapologetic honesty

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It’s Motivational Monday, and this one’s for every mum who's ever said “Just a sec” with her face glued to Instagram.

In this episode of Big Mum Energy, we’re talking about the silent thief of modern motherhood: disconnection through distraction.

Ali gets real about her own habits (yep, even mid-convo scrolls), the guilt spiral that follows, and the simple but radical act of putting down your phone and actually being present with your kids.

We unpack:

• How phone addiction is normalised (especially for mums craving a brain break)
• Why our kids notice more than we think
• The power of micro-moments and real conversations
• A few phone-free tricks to get your kid to actually open up

Because the truth? Our kids don’t need perfect. They need present.

• Mums who are feeling disconnected but don’t know why
• Parents wanting to build deeper relationships with their kids
• Anyone craving more meaning and less mindless scrolling
• Listeners ready to swap screen time for real talk + real life

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This Wine Down Friday, we're uncorking the chaos with a little Whine Time — because sometimes, motherhood, DIY, and dodgy bowling form the perfect storm.

Ali’s coming in hot with this week’s:

• Win: Renovating a teenager's retreat in just two days — solo (yep, no tradies, just tenacity and a power drill)
• Whinge #1: Pinching a nerve during what was supposed to be a fun night of bowling
• Whinge #2 (aka the main event): Why customer service is officially dead, and how trying to get a refund these days feels like launching a royal inquisition

This ep is part motivation, part meltdown, and full-blown mum-life mayhem served with your Friday vino and a side of sarcasm.

• Mums who are carrying the mental AND physical load (with receipts)
• Anyone who’s tried to DIY and instantly regretted it
• Listeners over the fake niceness of chatbot customer “support”
• Women who need permission to whinge and then win

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This week on Big Mum Energy, we’re time-travelling back to when women had grit, lipstick, and not a single podcast to vent to.

Meet Ali’s Grandma born in 1933, left school to start work at 15 to help feed her family, and went on to live a life worthy of a Netflix series (minus the fame, plus the wisdom). She’s proof that resilience doesn’t come from self-help books it comes from lived experience, heartbreak, hustle, and hope.

In this heartwarming and honest episode, we unpack:

• What it was like being a working-class teenage girl post-WWII
• How she met her first love at a radio station job just after the war
• Getting pregnant out of wedlock in a time when that meant social exile
• Being labelled a “scarlet woman” after a divorce
• Finding real love and choosing it on her own terms
• Her no-BS advice for modern mums juggling it all

She’s cheeky, wise, and still sharper than half of Gen Z. And her most powerful message?

• Mums who need perspective and a hit of generational wisdom
• Listeners who love real stories of female resilience and motherhood
• Women navigating single parenting, second chances, or starting over
• Anyone who wants to feel inspired by life before Instagram perfection

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This episode contains adult content, strong language, and spicy mum chat. Maybe don’t blast it on the school run unless your toddler’s already fluent in sarcasm and euphemism. Welcome to your Motivational Monday dose of Big Mum Energy, where today’s self-care tip is: root your husband.

No, seriously. This is your permission slip to stop feeling guilty for wanting intimacy, connection, and actual grown-up time even if your brain is fried and your body feels like a nappy bag with legs.

Ali gets raw (and a bit raunchy) about:

• Why physical connection isn’t just “another job” on the to-do list
• How resentment, the mental load, and motherhood mess with your mojo
• The role of sex in long-term relationships (especially after kids)
• Her own awkward, hilarious take on getting back into the saddle
• And why intimacy is motivation for confidence, closeness, and remembering you're more than just the snack b*tch

This isn’t about performing. It’s about prioritising yourself and your partnership, even when you’re wearing yesterday’s bra and your pelvic floor is 50% hope.

• Mums feeling disconnected in their relationship
• Women whose libido ghosted them after baby #2
• Couples trying to rekindle intimacy post-kids
• Listeners who want real, relatable convos about sex, love, and surviving marriage with a sense of humour

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Welcome to this week’s Wine Down Friday the therapy session you didn’t have to book. Today we’re uncorking a full-bodied rant about the cost of bloody living, where everything costs more and your wallet cries quietly in the corner.

Ali’s cracking open the $7 rosé and talking:

• Why your grocery bill now requires a personal loan
• That awkward moment when your electricity bill is more shocking than the actual power
• The rising price of literally everything from kids' footy fees to toilet paper
• Plus: the relatable panic of checking your bank account after “just grabbing a few things” at the shops

This isn’t financial advice, babe it’s financial therapy for the mentally cooked but emotionally rich.

• Mums feeling the financial pinch
• Women juggling bills, groceries, and guilt
• Anyone sick of hearing “just cut out your lattes” from finance bros
• Listeners who want to laugh through the cost of living chaos
• Podcast fans who love raw, honest, and hilarious takes on real life

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Ever shared a big idea or dream only to have a mate roll their eyes or hit you with a “that’s a bit much”?

Yeah… they might be pissing on your fire.

In this episode of Big Mum Energy, Ali dives into the sneaky ways that friendships can drain your confidence, dull your shine, and kill your vibe. From low-key jealousy to “I’m just being honest” energy-suckers we’re talking about the difference between supportive hype-girls and toxic fire-hosers.

You’ll learn how to:

• Spot the signs of unsupportive friendships
• Protect your energy when chasing goals
• Set boundaries without being a people-pleasing doormat
• Surround yourself with women who fan your flames, not piss on them
• Stop apologising for wanting more than nappies, night feeds and Neighbourhood Watch

This one’s for the ambitious mums, the side-hustling dreamers, and anyone ready to level up without the dead weight.

• Mums and women building businesses or passion projects
• Anyone who’s been made to feel “too much”
• People navigating toxic friendships or draining social circles
• Listeners craving empowering, no-BS advice on protecting your peace
• Those ready to find their hype circle and ditch the doubters

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In this week’s Motivational Monday drop, we’re talking about the thing most mums absolutely suck at asking for help and actually accepting it.

Because trying to do it all doesn’t make you a hero. It just makes you exhausted (and slightly feral).

Ali shares a personal story about how she nearly combusted trying to be Supermum and the wild, radical idea that letting someone cook you dinner, do school drop-off, or hold your baby doesn't make you weak it makes you bloody smart.

We unpack:

• Why mum guilt stops us from accepting help
• The myth of the “independent woman” who does everything alone
• How asking for support is a radical act of self-care
• The importance of building your village and letting them actually show up
• Why being strong doesn't mean doing it solo
• And why you’re not failing you’re just a human who wasn’t meant to raise kids in isolation

This episode is for:

• Mums who feel guilty even thinking about asking for help
• Women who were raised to believe “I’ve got it” is a badge of honour
• Burnt-out, overloaded, school-lunch-packing legends who need a damn nap
• Anyone who needs permission to stop being the family’s emotional pack mule
• And anyone who needs a reminder that we rise higher when we lean on each other

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It’s Friday Wine-Down, and this one is going way off the rails.

This week, Ali is joined by her really, really close cousin (like shared-a-boob-close) for a no-holds-barred round of “Would You Rather.”

Would you rather:

From family secrets to mum fails nothing is sacred in this wildly unfiltered episode full of laughs, wine, and weird scenarios you’ll absolutely relate to (but maybe won’t admit out loud).

• Growing up with a cousin who’s basically your emotional support twin
• The fine line between overshare and therapy
• Why funny games are the best way to unpack mum rage
• And yes… boobs come up.

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