Are you stuck with most of the parenting duties? Wondering how to get your partner to share the load? In this episode of Eat Sleep Sh*t Repeat, Kelly and Kee dive into the often-overlooked mental and physical burdens many parents face, and how to actually make a change. They unpack the common frustrations around carrying the mental load, even in dual-income households, and share practical tips for improving communication, adjusting roles as family needs evolve, and resisting the urge to “fix” how your partner does things.

LINKS

Bluey - The Pool

The Fair Play Deck

HOSTS & PRODUCERS

Kelly McCarren ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kelly_mccarren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Kee Reece ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@keereece⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

AUDIO PRODUCTION

Madeline Joannou - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mylk Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

It's never too late to change your birth team! This week on Eat Sleep Sh*t Repeat, Kee takes us behind the scenes of her evolving birth plan for baby number two. After a tough decision to part ways with her original OB and doula, Kee dives into the new path she’s forging toward a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). She shares her experience of switching to a private midwife and the support she found through VBAC communities, as well as why she’s chosen to go public this time around.

LINKS

Australian VBAC Stories Podcast

Kee's First Birth Story

Tammy Hembrow: Posy's REAL & RAW birth | my VBA2C

HOSTS & PRODUCERS

Kelly McCarren ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kelly_mccarren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Kee Reece ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@keereece⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

AUDIO PRODUCTION

Madeline Joannou - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mylk Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Talking to kids about disability can feel tricky, but it's a conversation that helps build empathy, understanding, and inclusivity from a young age. This week, Kee and Kelly are joined by Peta Hooke, host of 'The I Can’t Stand Podcast' and self-described as "your friendly girl next door who has a disability." Peta shares her insights and practical advice for answering those big questions kids have and explains why normalising conversations around disability is key to raising kinder, more aware kids.

LINKS

Peta Hooke - @petahooke

Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa

You Can't Ask That - Wheelchair Users

The I Can't Stand Podcast

All About Diversity - Felicity Brooks

Included - Camila Carrossine

Come Over To My House - Eliza Hull & Sally Rippin

A Friend For Henry - Jenn Bailey

Two Mates - Melanie Prewett

Mighty Mila - Katie Petruzziello

Not So Different - Shane Burcaw

HOSTS & PRODUCERS

Kelly McCarren ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kelly_mccarren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Kee Reece ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@keereece⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

AUDIO PRODUCTION

Madeline Joannou - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mylk Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Diet culture sneaks into so many aspects of our lives, and it can be hard to spot just how toxic it is - especially when it’s been normalised for so long. In this episode, Kee and Kelly dive into their personal experiences with body image and diet culture, unpacking how it affected them and what they've learned along the way. From childhood memories to shifting their mindset as parents, it's a real and relatable chat about breaking free from harmful messages and embracing a healthier approach.

LINKS:

Thin privilege is real, and it's time we fessed up - Alana Schetzer

Diet culture is rooted in racism, white supremacy and colonialism - Marisa Crane

All I Ever Wanted Was To Be Hot - Lucinda Price (a.k.a. Froomes)
Australian Organ Donor Register

HOSTS & PRODUCERS

Kelly McCarren ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kelly_mccarren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Kee Reece ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@keereece⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

AUDIO PRODUCTION

Madeline Joannou - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mylk Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

We’ve all seen the memes – mums and their wine, like it’s the ultimate parenting hack. But is it really that cute? In this episode, Kee and Kelly get real about their own relationship with alcohol and unpack the impact of “mummy wine culture.” From casual drinks to deeper conversations around self-care and coping, they explore how it affects their lives and what’s really behind the jokes.

LINKS:

Wine Didn't Make Me A Better Mom - Kelley Manley

Night Road - Kristin Hannah

RESOURCES:

National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline: 1800 250 015
Alcohol and Drug Foundation: 1300 858 584
Alcoholics Anonymous: 1300 222 222
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
If you're concerned about a loved one or family member's drinking, contact the Parent and Family Drug Support Line: (08) 9442 5000 or 1800 653 203

HOSTS & PRODUCERS

Kelly McCarren ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kelly_mccarren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Kee Reece ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@keereece⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

AUDIO PRODUCTION

Madeline Joannou - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mylk Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Pregnancy might be a miracle, but it’s also full of not-so-glamorous moments, and we’re here to vent. From the aches and pains to that relentless fatigue, we’ve got a list of complaints to unload. Plus, Kee spills on her unforgettable hospital saga and let’s just say this episode really gets to the bottom of things.

HOSTS & PRODUCERS

Kelly McCarren ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kelly_mccarren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Kee Reece ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@keereece⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

AUDIO PRODUCTION

Madeline Joannou - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mylk Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Former early childhood educator and Aussie personality Tara Pavlovic opens up about the valuable lessons she’s carried from her days in daycare to her own journey through motherhood. From making time for yourself to navigating postpartum mental health and the importance of couples counselling, Tara shares her refreshingly honest approach to balancing it all.

LINKS

Tara Pavlovic @tarapavlovic

The Adventures of Willy and his Sunburnt Bum!

Wiggle Talk - A Podcast for Parents

HOSTS & PRODUCERS

Kelly McCarren ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kelly_mccarren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Kee Reece ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@keereece⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

AUDIO PRODUCTION

Madeline Joannou - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mylk Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 Tray
Triangular 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠

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.

LINKS

Jumbo Colour and Play Unicorn

Instagram @mummysflippinhouse
NPR - 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Kee and Kelly are back with another round of fun and revealing questions. They dive into everything from the biggest risks they’ve taken (and how they paid off) to their worst traits - and even whether they think they’d survive a zombie apocalypse. It’s an episode packed with laughs, real talk, and a few unexpected confessions.

RESOURCES

Lifeblood

HOSTS & PRODUCERS

Kelly McCarren ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kelly_mccarren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Kee Reece ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@keereece⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

AUDIO PRODUCTION

Madeline Joannou - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mylk Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

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