Hello lovely listeners!

In this episode:

Claire recommends the book The Motherhood by Jamila Rizvi

Kristyn recommends a rewards system for your kids whilst in isolation

15:56 In our Motherhood segment we discuss home birthing as an option during the pandemic and smart questions to ask your care provider should you be birthing in hospital.

40:39 Hot or Not - we discuss conspiracy theories, virtual house parties and relaxing the pressure to be high achievers during isolation.

51.40 Motherhood off Limits - we discuss how reality TV affects what society perceives to be normal in relationships, what it means to be a victim of emotional abuse (or gaslighting) and why it is not ok.

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