First Things First

First Things First

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First Things First episodes

  • What Did 2023 Teach Us?

    It's a reflective time of year, and that's exactly what were doing today for our last episode of the year. 

    What have we learned? How are we helping care for our younger selves? And what do we want to take into the new year?

    One major thing we've learned is how to cull people we don't need in our lives! And don't worry we'll be taking the pod into the new year! 

    Have a happy holiday period!
    Thanks for listening this year. We'll be back before you know it 
    Brooke & Matty X 

    Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. 

    LINKS

    • Follow @itsmattymills on Instagram
    • Follow @brooke.blurton on Instagram 
    • Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram  

    CREDITS
    Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills
    Executive Producer: Rachael Hart
    Editor: Adrian Walton
    Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon

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    28 min
  • Christmas Isn't About the Gifts For Us

    Today we're looking back on our childhood Christmas memories. In particular what it was like for both Brooke + Matty growing up with two different sides of the family having two different cultures and celebrations. 

    Plus we chat about some new traditions that we made within our own families, and why they're more important to us than gifts. 

    And how Christmas can be a bit of a difficult time with family conflict! 

    Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. 

    LINKS

    • Follow @itsmattymills on Instagram
    • Follow @brooke.blurton on Instagram 
    • Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram  

    CREDITS
    Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills
    Executive Producer: Rachael Hart
    Editor: Adrian Walton
    Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon

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    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
  • You’ve Heard of Girl Math, Introducing Blakfulla Math

    Blakfulla Math is like Blakfulla time, we're always late! 
    Blakfulla Math is calling everyone aunty + uncle when you're not even related. 

    There's a tonne more where that came from! 

    Plus we're also sharing our best stories of when we've lied to get out of work/ school and when it's gone WAY too far! 

    I'm talking someone had a surgery they didn't need because of a lie gone too far! 

    Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. 

    LINKS

    • Follow @itsmattymills on Instagram
    • Follow @brooke.blurton on Instagram 
    • Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram  

    CREDITS
    Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills
    Executive Producer: Rachael Hart
    Editor: Adrian Walton
    Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon

    Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
  • We’re Blowing Up the Conventional Family

    Brooke + Matty are very parental people and would both love to have a family, but what would that look like for them? 

    Today we dive into the details surrounding surrogacy, IVF, adoption and respite care and how they both see their families taking place. 

    Plus the cost for Matty to have a kid with a same sex partner, and all the pressure that surrounds women in their late 20s with their 'fertility clock'. 

    And of course how important Brooke + Matty's culture is to pass down to the next generation. 

    Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. 

    LINKS

    • Follow @itsmattymills on Instagram
    • Follow @brooke.blurton on Instagram 
    • Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram  

    CREDITS
    Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills
    Executive Producer: Rachael Hart
    Editor: Adrian Walton
    Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon

    Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min
  • It’s Time To Change How We View Indigenous Fathers

    We're tackling addiction today, in particular the cycle of addiction and the effect it can have on kids.

    Brooke and Matty share their experiences of addiction within their families and communities and how they were impacted. 

    Plus we're joined by First Nations rapper Kobie Dee to chat about his experience getting sober for hid kids and how he created his latest single 'Fathers Eyes' with Stan Walker. 

    Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. 

    LINKS

    • Follow @itsmattymills on Instagram
    • Follow @brooke.blurton on Instagram 
    • Follow @kobiedee47 on Instagram
    • Watch Kobie's video clip for 'Father's Eyes' here; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrtvPNuUzU8 
    • Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram  

    CREDITS
    Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills
    Guest: Kobie Dee 
    Executive Producer: Rachael Hart
    Editor: Adrian Walton
    Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon

    Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  • Note To Self: Therapy Is Helpful

    Today's episode is all about therapy and especially our own journeys with it. 

    Brooke + Matty have both been doing a lot of internal learning and working towards fixing some traumas as well as breaking some unhealthy habits. 

    But they've also learnt some amazing tools and ways to keep yourself in the moment which we'd love to share with you today. 

    If you're someone who wants to reach out to a service you can contact First Nations service 13 YARN;  https://www.13yarn.org.au

    Or also Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au/ & Beyond Blue; https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ 

    Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. 

    LINKS

    • Follow @itsmattymills on Instagram
    • Follow @brooke.blurton on Instagram 
    • Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram  

    CREDITS
    Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills
    Executive Producer: Rachael Hart
    Editor: Adrian Walton
    Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon

    Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    45 min
  • The People That Influenced Our Lives

    Like a lot of kids growing up, we didn't have the most stable of childhoods.
    But we did have some pretty important people that we met along the way that influenced our lives in the best way possible. 

    Both Matty and Brooke share stories from growing up, going through the foster system, and how these role models had a positive impact on their lives. 

    Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. 

    LINKS

    • Follow @itsmattymills on Instagram
    • Follow @brooke.blurton on Instagram 
    • Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram  

    CREDITS
    Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills
    Executive Producer: Rachael Hart
    Editor: Adrian Walton
    Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon

    Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min
  • What Is Really Happening In The Israel/Palestine Conflict

    We along with the rest of the world have been saddened and shocked with what is happening with the Israel and Palestine conflict and the sad reality there seems to be hundreds and thousands of innocent civilians being killed on both sides.  

    Today we chat to Antony Loewenstein an Australian/ German & Jewish journalist who was based in east Jerusalem between 2016 and 2020. 

    Antony explains how the conflict started, whether the global press reporting on the situation has been biased and if he believes there will be an end to it all. 

    Antony is also a best selling author, you can check out his new book 'The Palestine Laboratory' HERE. 

    Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. 

    LINKS

    • Follow @itsmattymills on Instagram
    • Follow @brooke.blurton on Instagram 
    • Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram  

    CREDITS
    Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills
    Executive Producer: Rachael Hart
    Editor: Adrian Walton
    Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon

    Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    49 min
  • How To Show Allyship After The Referendum

    Since the outcome of the ‘No’ vote in the Voice referendum there have been a lot of Australians who want to show their support.

    How do you do that?

    In this episode, Matty and Brooke talk us through the best ways to show support and allyship to First Nations People after the devastating result of the referendum.

    Plus! Why is Matty leaving the country?

    Find out in this episode of Not So PG!

    Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. 

    LINKS

    • Follow @itsmattymills on Instagram
    • Follow @brooke.blurton on Instagram 
    • Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram  

    CREDITS
    Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills
    Executive Producer: Rachael Hart
    Editor: Adrian Walton

    Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    52 min
  • Australia Has Voted No

    Australia has voted NO.

    The Voice referendum has had a result that Matty and Brooke were not expecting.

    In this episode they discuss their feelings about the way the nation voted and why it is so important to keep going and not give up for the community.

    Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. 

    LINKS

    • Follow @itsmattymills on Instagram
    • Follow @brooke.blurton on Instagram 
    • Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram  

    CREDITS
    Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills
    Executive Producer: Rachael Hart
    Editor: Chae Rogan
    Supervising Producer: Ricardo Bardon

    Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min

About First Things First

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Join Brooke Blurton & Matty Mills, your Deadly duo, as they share personal yarns through a First Nations Lens.

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