For our last episode of season two AND the year, we thought we'd go out with a bang and wrap it all up with our 2023 peaks and pits. 

From the ridiculous resolutions we made at the beginning of the year, to health issues we didn't see coming & the moments we were surrounded by love. 

2023 has been one hell of a year... so pour some wine and join us as we laugh our way to the finish line together.

HOSTS & PRODUCERS

Kelly McCarren ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/kelly_mccarren/⁠⁠⁠ 

Kee Reece ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/keereece/⁠⁠⁠  

AUDIO PRODUCTION

Claudia Coy ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/claudia_coy/

In this episode, we attempt to tackle the bug factory AKA daycare. This episode is perfect for parents who are considering sending their child to daycare OR just an unhinged lol with us (us also including HFM/RSV/GASTRO etc).

We talk about our own experiences finding the right daycare and how we navigated the adjustment of being by their side all day to jumping back into our careers and all the fun little things no one tells you about daycare. 

Then later in the episode, we talk to Sh*tter Sally, who is not only a mother herself but runs the daycare that her son goes to! Sally unpacks the whole daycare experience - what you should be looking for when it comes to the right centre, how to make the transition easier & all the things the educators wish you'd remember. 

MENTIONS

Holly Wainwright Article https://www.mamamia.com.au/jobs-working-mothers-do-before-9am/

HOSTS & PRODUCERS

Kelly McCarren ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/kelly_mccarren/⁠⁠ 

Kee Reece ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/keereece/⁠⁠  

AUDIO PRODUCTION

Claudia Coy ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/claudia_coy/

There's a reason hit TV shows like Sex & The City, Friends and Seinfeld are so popular - they're all centered around the importance of friendship and how intrical they are to our livelihood. 

After Kel opened up about her own friendship breakdown earlier in the season, we were inundated with other Sh*tters sharing their own stories of friendship heartache. So in todays ep, we're unpacking this subject a little further and workshopping ways we can potentially avoid these 'breakups'. 

Then later in the ep, we have Sh*tter Anna joining us. Having no kids of her own yet, Anna offers up a unique perspective on how friendships can change when you're the 'single childless one' in a sea of people breeding & getting hitched. She also provides some exceptional advice on how to make sure those around you are feeling valued & heard.

MENTIONS

The Cut Article ⁠⁠https://www.thecut.com/article/adult-friendships-vs-kids.html

HOSTS & PRODUCERS

Kelly McCarren ⁠www.instagram.com/kelly_mccarren/⁠ 

Kee Reece ⁠www.instagram.com/keereece/⁠  

AUDIO PRODUCTION

Claudia Coy ⁠https://www.instagram.com/claudia_coy/

Introducing Mrs Searles! 

In this ep we unpack Kee's big day, from the wedding car going up in flames to Kel's terrible advice to ditch the marquee, and everything in between.

There's also a very special cameo from the groom himself, who describes his favourite moment of the day.

HOSTS & PRODUCERS

Kelly McCarren ⁠www.instagram.com/kelly_mccarren/⁠ 

Kee Reece ⁠www.instagram.com/keereece/⁠  

AUDIO PRODUCTION

Claudia Coy ⁠https://www.instagram.com/claudia_coy/

Parenthood comes with a whole bunch of 'firsts' - first giggle, first night away from your baby, your first Christmas together. Most of them are beautiful, some of them are challenging and a few of them don't quite turn out the way you’d imagined.

In this episode Kel and Kee break down some of the big 'first' moments with their bubs, how they got through them and what they’d do differently next time.

MENTIONS

SnoozeShade: https://snoozeshade.com.au/

HOSTS & PRODUCERS

Kelly McCarren: www.instagram.com/kelly_mccarren/ 

Kee Reece: www.instagram.com/keereece/  

AUDIO PRODUCTION

Claudia Coy: https://www.instagram.com/claudia_coy/

When it comes to feeding our babies there is so much information out there - when to wean off milk, when to introduce solids, what foods to stay away from... it can all be a bit much.

So today we're discussing our approach to feeding our little ones, when we knew it was time to introduce new foods & how we stayed calm through the whole process.

Then later in the ep, we chat to Sh*tter Gemma who's one of those people that when she does something, she'll do it perfectly. Gem unpacks the different approaches she took with her two young girls & why she changed things up the 2nd time round.

MENTION:

Le Puree https://lepuree.com.au 

GUEST:

Gemma Searles https://www.instagram.com/gemsanderson/ 

HOSTS & PRODUCERS:

Kelly McCarren www.instagram.com/kelly_mccarren/ 

Kee Reece www.instagram.com/keereece/  

AUDIO PRODUCTION:

Claudia Coy https://www.instagram.com/claudia_coy/

Milestones can cause pure panic for parents, especially first-timers. Designed as a guide to track whether a child's development is on track, the truth of it is they leave us feeling smug if the kid is miles ahead and like we’re failing if they’re nowhere near.

In this ep, we breakdown the milestones that freaked us out the most & how we dealt with the pressure of 'the timeline'.

Then later in the ep, we have a lovely Sh*tter, Beth joining us for a chat. Beth is a mother of 3 young boys (with another on the way!) who have each developed in very different ways, and on very different timelines. Beth discusses the approach she took for each kid and how she avoided the comparison game.

MENTIONS

Mama Natural Baby Newsletter  ⁠https://www.mamanatural.com/baby-updates/⁠

HOSTS & PRODUCERS

Kelly McCarren www.instagram.com/kelly_mccarren/ 

Kee Reece www.instagram.com/keereece/  

AUDIO PRODUCTION

Claudia Coy https://www.instagram.com/claudia_coy/

When we asked our Sh*tters what they wanted us to talk about on the pod, 'resentment' was one of the most highly requested topics. As it turns out, MANY of us can’t stand the person we had a child with and around 1 in 5 couples call it quits within the first 12 months of becoming parents.

So today we're putting it all on the table - we chat through key moments that leave us feeling resentful and how we (try to) tackle resentment in a healthy way.

Then later on, we chat to Sh*tter, Lauren who left her partner not long after bringing their baby boy home. Lauren talks us through what happened and when she knew it was time to leave. 

HOSTS & PRODUCERS

Kelly McCarren: ⁠www.instagram.com/kelly_mccarren/⁠ 

Kee Reece: ⁠www.instagram.com/keereece/⁠  

AUDIO PRODUCTION

Claudia Coy: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/claudia_coy/⁠

Friendships can move and change so much in that first year of motherhood, and sometimes the friends you had pre-baby quickly fall to the wayside. 

Today we're chatting about the importance of having a good crew around you, how to prioritise your friendships while juggling newborns and how to know if a mothers group is right for you. Then later in the ep, Kel opens up about a recent friendship heartbreak she experienced and the toll it took on her both physically and emotionally.

HOSTS & PRODUCERS:

Kelly McCarren www.instagram.com/kelly_mccarren/ 

Kee Reece www.instagram.com/keereece/  

AUDIO PRODUCTION:

Claudia Coy https://www.instagram.com/claudia_coy/

In this episode, hosts Kel & Kee unpack the important roles of the wider family, specifically for new parents. Kee opens up about her experience being estranged from her parents & having to navigate motherhood without a mother figure to look up to.

Then later in the ep, we chat with Shitter from NZ, Elle Chrisp who opens up about the frustrations that come when parents live nearby, but are nowhere near as involved as you’d imagined. 

MENTIONS

Mum for Mum: https://www.mumformum.org.au/

Kelly’s birth story: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tv/CaMGySThyMF/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==⁠

Kee’s birth story: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cf-ggcuBTCU/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==⁠

GUEST

Elle Chrisp: https://www.instagram.com/elle_herself/  

HOSTS & PRODUCERS

Kelly McCarren: www.instagram.com/kelly_mccarren/ 

Kee Reece: www.instagram.com/keereece/  

AUDIO PRODUCTION

Claudia Coy: https://www.instagram.com/claudia_coy/