In this conversation, Elize and Salomi discuss the concept of 'choose your hard' and its application in life, including parenting, relationships, and personal growth. 'Choose your hard' means acknowledging that life is filled with difficulties and making intentional choices that align with long-term goals and values. They emphasize considering the consequences of not choosing the right hard, with examples like setting boundaries in parenting, confronting difficult conversations, and making health decisions. The discussion also touches on delayed gratification and facing challenges, ending with lighthearted banter and personal anecdotes.

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In this episode, Salomi and Elize discuss the evolution of adult friendships, reflecting on the challenges of maintaining them with limited time and energy. They emphasize the importance of setting boundaries and being intentional, with Salomi preferring a small circle and Elize adjusting her social life post-motherhood. They value deep, meaningful friendships over many acquaintances, exploring the difficulties of deep connections and defining friendship expectations. They highlight the need for friends who celebrate each other’s successes and handle silence well. Qualities of a good friend include encouragement, support, and handling difficult conversations with empathy. The discussion is humorous and relatable.

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The conversation delves into four pillars of idolatry: power, control, comfort, and approval. The hosts discuss personal leanings and how this looks in their own lives. Diagnostic signs and repentance processes are explored, stressing the need to prioritize a relationship with God. Salomi and Elize focus on control and comfort idols, discussing stress and the challenges of letting go. They touch on micromanaging, cleaning, and seeking status as subtopics. The conversation concludes with a discussion on seeking approval, its impact on self-worth, and the importance of a firm and secure identity. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their idols and seek fulfillment in God.

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In this episode, Salomi and Elize share their experiences with online marketplace transactions and humorous anecdotes. They invite listeners to share romantic stories but receive few responses. Elize recounts a dramatic breakup shortly after introducing her partner to family and friends, while Salomi discusses dating someone involved in drugs. They reflect on the challenges of past toxic relationships, including drug use, cheating, and emotional abuse, emphasizing the importance of trust, communication, and boundaries. Additionally, they talk about a guy creating playlists for his ex and a birthday party incident where a guest allowed a child to open presents early, discussing their reactions and the implications.

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This week’s episode is all about curiously questioning God and scripture. The hosts stress the importance of testing beliefs against scripture and obeying God's word despite personal preferences. Individual wrestlings are talked through, including modesty, submission, accountability, and of course, ugh, women in leadership! Salomi and Elize also share their personal processes for wrestling with God. 

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The conversation starts light with talk of donuts and hairstyles, then delves into infidelity. Sisters share personal experiences and views, distinguishing between affairs and cheating. They also touch on the allure and romanticization of affairs in popular culture, and emphasize boundaries, self-awareness, and communication to prevent them. Emotional affairs and repentance are also explored, stressing the importance of early establishment of personal and marital boundaries. Elize and Salomi discuss infidelity's causes, consequences, and the need for personal responsibility, highlighting healthy communication and commitment in relationships.

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We judge….what more can we say?! In this episode the hosts get real about all the things they judge in their daily lives. They discuss the balance between not wanting to be judgmental, and also enjoying the odd bit of judgment. This conversation flies through various topics, with some honourable mentions including first impressions, loud talkers, personal space and bad smells. The conversation ends with an extended discussion about hot dogs from the glory days.

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This conversation is all about motherhood and Salomi and Elize’s current experience of being Stay-At-Home-Mums. The conversation addresses frustrations with the idealization of motherhood, particularly in religious contexts, discussing challenges and losses in identity for moms. The duration and reasons for being a stay-at-home mom are explored, along with the considerations and challenges of this role. They discuss the joys of motherhood and the special moments shared with children are highlighted. They reflect on their prioritising of bilingualism, and the challenges they face in their roles.

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Elize and Salomi chat about moving, fantasy books, and their upbringing around alcohol. They recall their early encounters with alcohol, peer pressure, and its role in Australian culture. They discuss the cycle of drinking, regrets, and societal norms. They ponder parenting approaches regarding alcohol and reflect on the importance of enjoying alcohol without reliance and the freedom of having fun without being drunk.

In this episode, Salomi and Elize discuss cultural differences between South Africa, Australia and the USA. They explore their experience of being 'third culture kids' and reflect on the experience of navigating different cultures.

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