I'm Wigging Out

TLDR: Kee's realising things, being the office's emotional dumping ground, an English B minus the anxiety.

Who said you could add to my to-do list? Does saying "yes" in the moment hold you back in the long-run? And is there a way back to healthy workplace boundaries? This week, Kee and Lucy tell you exactly how to stop being a people pleaser at work. 

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THINGS WE MENTIONED:

10 Ways To Stop Being A People Pleaser At Work
Can't Even, How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation by Anne Helen Petersen
Twinings English Breakfast Tea Bags Decaffeinated 80 Pack

HOSTS & PRODUCERS

Lucy Neville / @lucymneville⁠

Kee Reece Searles / @keereece

AUDIO PRODUCTION: Emmeline Peterson

ARTWORK: Hollie Dempsey

THEME SONG: 

Extra Fries By The Fly Guy Five (Epidemic Sound)

The content of this podcast is general and anecdotal, not professional, and intended for entertainment purposes only.

We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land we record on, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

TLDR: Lucy is a thief, to fizzle or not to fizzle, and Kee wants you to brush your bod.

How do you know when it's time to let go of a friendship? Can you ever go back to being friends with an ex? And how do you disarm a jealous new partner? This week, Kee and Lucy delve into why we can't help but hate our significant other's ex.

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THINGS WE MENTIONED:

Why Can’t We Stop Hating Our SO’s Exes? We Asked an Expert
Kitsch Dry Body Brush

HOSTS & PRODUCERS

Lucy Neville / @lucymneville⁠

Kee Reece Searles / @keereece

AUDIO PRODUCTION: Emmeline Peterson

ARTWORK: Hollie Dempsey

THEME SONG: 

Extra Fries By The Fly Guy Five (Epidemic Sound)

The content of this podcast is general and anecdotal, not professional, and intended for entertainment purposes only.

We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land we record on, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

TLDR: Kee and Lucy's combined wig, a BIG conversation about beauty standards, and a breathing technique backed by Neurobiologists.

Why do only 4% of women around the world consider themselves to be beautiful? Is there a way to exist online without...feeling like shit? And can we all collectively agree that beauty is so much more than how we look? This week, Kee and Lucy share their stories of self-confidence and unpack the BS that is the beauty standard. 

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THINGS WE MENTIONED:

Dove's Real Beauty Campaign

You Beauty with Maggie Zhou
Dr. Andrew Huberman on the Physiological Sigh

Eat, Sleep, Sh*t Repeat: What It's Really Like Raising Multiracial Kids In Australia

HOSTS & PRODUCERS

Lucy Neville / @lucymneville⁠

Kee Reece Searles / @keereece

AUDIO PRODUCTION: Emmeline Peterson

ARTWORK: Hollie Dempsey

THEME SONG: 

Extra Fries By The Fly Guy Five (Epidemic Sound)

The content of this podcast is general and anecdotal, not professional, and intended for entertainment purposes only.

We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land we record on, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

TLDR: Lucy's pores, a tornado about the future, and Kee has taken up crafting.

How do you make big life decisions when anxiety is steering the ship? We tend to focus on what we can’t control, but what about what we can? And how many of your worst days have you made it through? Spoiler: all of them. This week, Kee and Lucy share how they overcome anxiety when planning for the future. 

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THINGS WE MENTIONED:

TBH Pimple Patches

Kadink Jumbo Creations Craft Box

Lili Reinhart Tiktok - Skin Picking

Eat Sleep Sh*T Repeat Episode - Postpartum Mental Health

PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia. Their Helpline, 1300 726 306, is staffed by trained and experienced counsellors and volunteers.

HOSTS & PRODUCERS

Lucy Neville / @lucymneville⁠

Kee Reece Searles / @keereece

AUDIO PRODUCTION: Emmeline Peterson

ARTWORK: Hollie Dempsey

THEME SONG: 

Extra Fries By The Fly Guy Five (Epidemic Sound)

The content of this podcast is general and anecdotal, not professional, and intended for entertainment purposes only.

We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land we record on, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

TLDR: Kee's wide-open holiday, the crushing pressure of being the household administrator, and a cake stall classic.

WTF is up with this never-ending to-do list? Is there actually any harm in doing everything for your partner? And how do you even begin to redistribute the invisible tasks you do? This week, Kee and Lucy tell you exactly how to handle a conversation about the mental load.

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THINGS WE MENTIONED:

Hugh & Penny - The Elephant in the Relationship

Fair Play Cards

“The simple reason why men do less housework, on average, than women”

Gluten-Free Coco Pops

HOSTS & PRODUCERS

Lucy Neville / @lucymneville⁠

Kee Reece Searles / @keereece

AUDIO PRODUCTION: Emmeline Peterson

ARTWORK: Hollie Dempsey

THEME SONG: 

Extra Fries By The Fly Guy Five (Epidemic Sound)

The content of this podcast is general and anecdotal, not professional, and intended for entertainment purposes only.

We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land we record on, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

TLDR: Lucy's calendar is wide open, a wigatoni who's never been in love, and Kee's frozen snack.

Why is there so much pressure to find the one? What are the worst things that people in relationships say to their single friends? And is it ever okay to lower your standards? This week, Kee and Lucy phone a friend for the 411 on where you should be looking for love. Spoiler alert: it's NOT where you least expect it.

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THINGS WE MENTIONED:
Lucy's Instagram because she's flopping (like and subscribe xx)

Tinx Explains Why We’re Dating All Wrong

Cadbury Caramello Bites

HOSTS & PRODUCERS
Lucy Neville / @lucymneville⁠

Kee Reece Searles / @keereece

AUDIO PRODUCTION:
Emmeline Peterson

ARTWORK:
Hollie Dempsey

THEME SONG: 

Extra Fries By The Fly Guy Five (Epidemic Sound)

The content of this podcast is general and anecdotal, not professional, and intended for entertainment purposes only.

We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land we record on, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

TLDR: Kee's hanging up her jeans, our first tornado and Lucy's frozen feet. 

How common is herpes, really? Why does no one talk about STIs? And where does the stigma even come from? This week, Kee and Lucy assure anon that her world is NOT ending and how a marketing decision in the 70s changed everything.

This episode discusses themes around body image. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call Butterfly Foundation's national hotline on 1800 ED HOPE.

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THINGS WE MENTIONED:
How Herpes Got It's Stigma

Let Them Know

Monte Slippers

Christopher Pickering's TikTok

Comfortable In My Skin

HOSTS & PRODUCERS
Lucy Neville / @lucymneville⁠

Kee Reece Searles / @keereece

AUDIO PRODUCTION:
Emmeline Peterson

ARTWORK:
Hollie Dempsey

THEME SONG: 

Extra Fries By The Fly Guy Five (Epidemic Sound)

The content of this podcast is general and anecdotal, not professional, and intended for entertainment purposes only.

We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land we record on, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

TLDR: Lucy's Google addiction, splitting finances when you're in it for the long haul, and Kee got a new hobby!

Is a 50/50 split always fair? When is the right time to talk about money with your partner? And should you be safeguarding your future? This week, Kee and Lucy break down their household split and share why they'll always have a separate bank account. 

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THINGS WE MENTIONED:
Splitwise

Refinery29 Article "Splitting Bills: I feel Indebted To My Wealthy Partner"

Record Player

HOSTS & PRODUCERS
Lucy Neville / @lucymneville⁠

Kee Reece Searles / @keereece

AUDIO PRODUCTION:
Emmeline Peterson

ARTWORK:
Hollie Dempsey

THEME SONG: 

Extra Fries By The Fly Guy Five (Epidemic Sound)

The content of this podcast is general and anecdotal, not professional, and intended for entertainment purposes only.

We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land we record on, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

TLDR: Kee really said MWAH, a bestie that's been ditched for a boyfie and a cozy candle.

Why do we pull away from our friends when we fall in love? What should you do if your bestie ghosts you for her boo? Do you keep reaching out or should you just let it go? This week, Kee and Lucy expose their shitty friend behaviour, unpack the chemistry of falling in love and share the lessons they learned when they took their love goggles off.

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THINGS WE MENTIONED:
The Science Of Love: What’s Happening in Your Body

How to cope when your best friend falls in love and pulls away from you
Glasshouse Melbourne Muse Candle

HOSTS & PRODUCERS
Lucy Neville / @lucymneville⁠

Kee Reece Searles / @keereece

AUDIO PRODUCTION:
Emmeline Peterson

ARTWORK:
Hollie Dempsey

THEME SONG: 

Extra Fries By The Fly Guy Five (Epidemic Sound)

The content of this podcast is general and anecdotal, not professional, and intended for entertainment purposes only.

We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land we record on, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

TLDR: Lucy's got the wobbles, a dilemma about giving up the drink and Kee's dahl, darl. 

Does our culture have a problem with alcohol? Why do we feel pressure to drink when we go out with our friends? And would you ever give it up for good? This week, Kee and Lucy recount their relationships with alcohol and the ways they stay connected with their sober besties.

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THINGS WE MENTIONED:
Four Pillars Bloody Bandwagon

Four Pillars Bandwagon Dry

NON 1

Dinnerly (Kee has a code: KEE)

HOSTS & PRODUCERS
Lucy Neville / @lucymneville⁠

Kee Reece Searles / @keereece

AUDIO PRODUCTION:
Emmeline Peterson

ARTWORK:
Hollie Dempsey

THEME SONG: 

Extra Fries By The Fly Guy Five (Epidemic Sound)

The content of this podcast is general and anecdotal, not professional, and intended for entertainment purposes only.

We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land we record on, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.