This week, Anita got us talking about WitchTok—yes, witchcraft on TikTok—and the wild world of buying spells on Etsy. From Malleus Maleficarum (did we say that right?) to the Saleem witch trials, we explore how witchcraft has shifted through history and what it says about female empowerment today.

 

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You know that awkward moment when someone compliments your outfit and, instead of just saying “thank you,” you blurt out something like, “This old thing?”, “It was on sale,” or “It makes me look fat.” Why do we do that?

 

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We’re talking about concept creep: how words like “trauma,” “anxiety,” and “bullying” have taken on new meanings way beyond their original clinical roots. We get into self-diagnosed ADHD, workplace “bullying,” parenting trends, and whether labels help, hinder, or just let us off the hook.  

 

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Amanda came across a reel that challenges everything we thought we knew about only children. From modern parenting trends to baby-led weaning and the ever-changing rules around sleep training, we reflect on how much parenting advice shifts between generations — and how often we just try our best and hope for the best.

 

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Anita shares the story of why she’s hated Vegemite for years, and Amanda, determined to give Vegemite a fair go, puts her to the test with a proper Aussie-style tasting: warm sourdough, butter, and a thin smear. From there, we talk about the surprising PR campaign that launched kale into superfood status, the long-standing spinach myth caused by a decimal point error, and how margarine, eggs, and even the concept of breakfast have all been caught up in decades of health confusion and marketing spin. And yes, we're sorry to say that cockroach milk makes an appearance too.

 

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In this episode, we're looking at some of the weird and wildly misguided ideas from the history of childbirth and parenting, like a spinning birthing bed inspired by elephants (yes, really) and baby cages that hung out of apartment windows in 1930s New York... These days we have apps, alarms, and a whole lot of anxiety. Are we really any better off? 

 

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During a recent weekend away with friends, we found ourselves deep in conversation about the power of cringe—that awkward, vulnerable feeling that comes with trying something new and not being good at it (yet). After sharing some thoughtful listener feedback, we pick up that thread and follow it through a winding, reflective chat that begins with personal growth and ends in a surprisingly philosophical exploration of remorse, redemption, and what it means to truly show up.

 

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Have you ever seen a man organise a cake for someone’s birthday in the office? Anita’s come across research about “non-promotable work” – those tasks that won’t get you anywhere in your career but which, surprise surprise, always seem to fall into the women’s hands. How can we get better at setting boundaries?

 

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Anyone who’s heard Amanda talk about her love for Barry Manilow has probably also heard her mention her childhood best friend, Melanie. Earlier this year, Melanie’s world was turned upside down when her daughter, Jess, was suddenly diagnosed with renal failure. Jess is now on the waiting list for a kidney transplant — and Melanie is her donor. In this episode, we’re honoured to have both Jess and Melanie join us in studio to share their story.

 

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Strap yourselves in, because we’re going deep into the world of AI Therapy bots. Anita, drawing on her professional experience in psychology, highlights the irreplaceable nuances of human connection and professional boundaries in therapy, and answers the question, can a bot be as good as a real therapist?

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