From The Hip

How does self perception change when you reach your fifties?
Kath&Mish delve deep into what face they show the world, what clothes go with that face, and why developing their own style has been crucial in not bowing down to disposable fashion.
You'll hear about the defining nature of scent, and why the awkward decision to leave your long time hairdresser can be worth the stress...
Listen as these two women celebrate their differences, their friendship, and why it's important not to take yourself too bloody seriously!

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@aesopskincare
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In a new monthly schedule, Kath&Mish make their triumphant return with Series 3 of From The Hip!

In their absence, Mish manages to break free of Australia by holidaying for 10 days in Bali, and returns with tales of a way of life affected but not beaten by the global pandemic.

It was her daughter's long delayed 18th birthday present, and what Mish discovers about the island and her own sense of self will have you pulling your own dusty luggage out of COVID hibernation.

Head to the FTH Facebook page or Insta account and tell Kath&Mish...Have you escaped Australia since the borders were opened? What was your experience?

https://www.balistreetdogs.org.au
http://bawabali.com.au/
https://www.volunteering.org.au/projects/bali-2/clean-up-bali-program/

We've all had to do it.
And even when you want to, it's still shitful.
Kath reveals she's moving house, and the impact it's having on her and her two adult children wakes up memories in all of us.
Mish recalls trying to sell a house during her marital split, whilst in the midst of a medical crisis, and Kath's younger self breaks down at Heathrow Airport, when she was forced to move back to Australia.
There's still fingernail imprints in the runway.
Once again these two open up on old feelings, precisely because they're rarely discussed, and lace them with new insight and oodles of laughter.
Ever moved house?
You'll love this conversation...

ANNOUNCEMENT

So, turns out Mish did have Covid.
Plus, Kath is actually moving!
So From the Hip is taking a break to gather its energy, and gather its breath.
We will return, re-invigorated.
In the meantime, go check out our special announcement, see what you think....and subscribe to our Instagram!!

Also, if you love what you hear, please share this podcast with others in your circle. 
It really helps.
Talk soon,
Msquared
(Executive Producer)

Kath & Mish still feel under the weather... so let's get under the covers while we wait for them to get better...

In this Series 1 encore, Mish discovers a book of explicit erotica from 1824 that she wants to share with Kath. The more Mish reads from it, the less comfortable Kath sounds. 

Laugh out loud listening. 

So what's the difference between porn and erotica?  And what did Kath read to a bloke over a telephone line that got them both very very excited?

Warning: explicit language and adult themes.

Sadly,  Kath&Mish are under the weather a.k.a. The Rona…

So we scanned the archives to bring you one of their best conversations from Series 1 of From The Hip.

The gals will return next week with a special announcement.

In the meantime, hear Kath&Mish reveal their explorations into what faith has meant to them, and how they make sense of it now.

Great chance perhaps to reflect on what faith means to you? 

No matter where you live,  two of the sectors most affected by the pandemic have been tourism and hospitality.

For many people in these businesses it was either adapt or perish.

Tanya Hanouch chose the former.

As a means of Covid-proofing, the owner of suburban wine bar Wolfe & Molone quickly reinvented her business as  Quarantine Canteen, and started home delivery to grateful locals.

Constantly innovating to stay alive, Tanya tells Kath & Mish about the best and worst of times, and the hard lessons she's learnt that's helped keep her doors open, when so many have been forced to close.

https://www.wolfeandmolone.com.au/

https://www.femalesinfood.com/whats-cooking/whats-cooking-with-tanya-hanouch-from-wolfe-and-molone

So...men.
Discuss.
Kath & Mish have had to face some challenges in themselves and the relationships they've had with men.
No matter who you're attracted to, there's always going to be hurdles along the way.
As the gals reveal, the more you know, the more you know you don't know.
Mish brings in some insights from a male writer and a relationship professional for both of them to mull over and respond to, out loud, with you.
Another episode of raw reflection, and new ways of thinking about old stuff.
They invite all of us to respond.

Links:

4 Relationship Expectations That’ll Leave Most Women Disappointed

The Holistic Pyschologist

Last week, Kath & Mish truthfully admitted they hadn't experienced just how challenging menopause can be for so many other women.

Kristin Bonner is one of them.

She responded to Kathy's callout, and in this no holds barred conversation Kristin takes us through the last 7 years of feeling, at times, like a different person.

Kristin says she wanted to tell her story, because she believes it's time for all women to stop pretending they're ok during what can be one of the most difficult hormonal transitions they'll face.

Even now,  menopause is swept under the rug, hidden from employers, family, work mates and friends.

Why is it still so often taboo to talk about?

And what can we all do to bring its impact into the open?

Links
Menopause and Peri Menopause Support Group Australia
 Facebook - Private Group

 Balance App by UK GP Dr Louise Newson 

 Embodiments Dance
reflections and articles on menopause plus dance groups etc

All women go through it, in some form or fashion,
Even some men do, according to naturopath Kim Toogood.
We're talking the big M - Menopause.
Kath & Mish reckon it should be called something else, just to take the stigma out.
See if you like what Kath makes up on the spot!

In Part 1, the gals pull apart the various stages and symptoms of change in older women, and the kinds of treatments available.
In Part 2, you'll meet someone who knows, first hand, what it's like to deal with the challenge of menopause when the changes it delivers are incredibly hard to deal with.

Articles

How do Naturopathic Doctors Help Women During Perimenopause? - Institute for Natural Medicine
https://naturemed.org/faq/faq-how-do-naturopathic-doctors-help-women-during-perimenopause/

Books

Women, Hormones & the Menstrual Cycle
Ruth Trickey

Menopause: Natural & Medical Solutions
Kaz Cooke and Ruth Trickey

In this second installment, Kath & Mish join forces with writer/director/counselor Melissa Rymer in discussing why it's so goddamn hard to talk about changing sexual needs over the life of a long-term relationship.

Could it be a fear of the unknown?

Will the conversation take us into no-go areas that could end in tragedy?

The gals also ask: why is there no education about marriage, and all the stages that go with it?

Older men/women's sexuality, and the need to re-negotiate what matters...a satisfying end to conversational coitus.

Melissa's Links and recommendations:

I Am Just Saying Yes Because I Want You to Like Me: Consent in a Patriarchal Society (Part One)

I Am Just Saying Yes Because I Want You to Like Me: Consent in a Patriarchal Society (Part Two)

(Melissa Rymer published on Medium)

 Podcasts: 

“We can do hard things” 
Glennon Doyle/ Abby Wambach/ Amanda Doyle

“Savage Lovecast” 
Dan Savage *R rated 

“Women - we need to talk”

“The hook-up"
(for the younger audiences)

“Authentic Sex”
Juliet Allen 

Esther Perel 
ANYTHING she does : books/ youtube/podcasts

 Instagram musts:

The holistic psychologist

estherperelofficial

dr.alexandra.solomon

yoni_pleasure_palace

the_yoni_empire

 TV:

Sex Education (Netflix)

GOOP
The latest series on sexuality on Netflix 

 Embodiment practices

5 rhythms/ open floor dancing
 5rythms.com - based in all states/ openfloor.org

contact improv dance
 cimelbourne.org

MOJO dance “perpetual mojo” on FB

 Female empowerment 

Self-cervix online courses  https://courses.selfcervix.com

The Labia Library
http://www.labialibrary.org.au  
how to reassure yourself that your labia is perfectly normal

Pelvic physiotherapy- amazing hands on work to help with any incontinence or pelvic floor issues 

Orgasmic meditation
instituteofom.com

OMGYES.com
Online portal into science around women's pleasure  

 Shopping

Yoni palace online
yonipleasurepalace.com

Passionfruit (in melbourne) http://passionfruitshop.com.au 
(also run some fascinating workshops)

 Books

Come as you are
Dr Emily Nagoski

Tantric orgasm for women 
Diana Richardson

Vagina 
Naomi Wolf

THe power of Vulnerability
 Brene Brown or any of her books and Ted talks

Big Magic 
Elizabeth Gilbert - AMAZING book on creativity

Women who run with the wolves
a bible 

The Artists way
Julia Cameron

Tiny Beautiful Things 
Cheryl Strayed

Untamed
Glennon Doyle 

 TED talks

Brene Brown

Esther Perel

Emily Nagoski

Monica Lewinsky

Peggy Orenstein

Elizabeth Gilbert