By Nicola Jess
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Episode 2 and we're in a mum funk already! This episode isn't our usual chirpy selves but we wanted to keep it real as usual.
We discuss everything from trying to get shit done with kids in toe 24/7, manscaping, Depop, mum dumps/journaling and a visit to Nicola's local fire station.
Looking forward to catching up next week!
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Hello again! How are you? After (yet another) few months off without any warning we have decided to to come back for a six week series and we can't wait!
We thought we'd start with a little round up of us, who we are and how our friendship came to be as well as what we are doing now and some awkward moments with work
The kids catch up
Party time- join us on our mother, unrefined Facebook page here for the details
Tickle his pickle
Glass mask, hormonal acne and breastfeeding
Product reviews are back!
Salt and stone DEO here
Kit cosmetics unwind body balm here
Look forward to catching up next week!
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We're on time! We can't believe it either ;)
Starting off with the week that was...Shopping with kids, mature-aged women and thank you, but
Nicola's little slip and brush with fame which led to a little who have you seen in the wild before?
What was your last Google search?
What is your Kareoke song?
What word makes you squirm?
What were you afraid of as a kid?
What's on the menu?
Undies recommendation for the week
Bonds bloody comfy period undies
Cotton on Body 5 for $40 undies
Ok and now we're back to the kids, thanks for listening and reach out if you have any questions or want anything discussed on the pod xx
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OK we missed a week again- sorry!! It's super hard to get nap time aligned and as you will hear in this episode, we couldn't get them matched up. That's #mumlife for you!
Starting with some news from Jess - period is here! Not exactly news but after being extremely late it was for her!
Tics, butt checks and vaginal molluscum
poo smear and panic
So now the potty talk is out of the way we're here to discuss social anxiety and societal expectations via our own personal experiences.
Going to events and not knowing other guests
travel anxiety
How you perceive yourself vs how others perceive you
Finding qualities you admire and why
short and sweet today but we appreciate you listening- ciao xx
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Well hello! It's been a while and boy have we missed our chats! We know we dropped off the planet a bit there with no explanation and no message whatsoever and we are sorry about that...life was crazy!! Anyway, we're back and so happy to be here!
Episode breakdown:
· What happened to us...not much but also sooo much!
· Going off the gram
· Mother, Unrefined moments, toddler torch intrusions and saging the house
· Doing everything and achieving nothing is how we feel right now leading to Nics discover of Wisey app
· Going from 2-3 kids (or at least opening the discussion)
- Daycare options
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Today's episode is sponsored by...George. Haha but in all seriousness we are sorry about the additional background noise today from the little man. Mum life is what we're all about though so why mot show it all! Today we are having a catch up and chatting about a kid free weekend away, food poisoning and a wardrobe refresh. We wanted to keep going but were really cut short so will get back to this topic at a later date and in the meantime will continue to do some shopping...are we joking or not ;)
We hope youse enjoy xx
Episode breakdown:
· too many tabs open, silly buggers and youse
· Gastro poo to the nose and a taste of Pal
· Remembering ourselves and booking things in for us!
· A cliche but how looking after yourselves helps you to look after others
· If you could go back in time and change something what would you do?
- Sushi turned food poisoning and Leo's tummy guards
- Style rut and re configuring the wardrobe with the 15 rule
- Getting cut off by George
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Today's episode is a special one - we are chatting to none other than Jess' YOUNGER sister Ash about her journey to motherhood. Ash opens up about how she became a mum at 25 and shortly after left her partner. After moving back in with mum and dad she worked hard to get back on her feet and today has set up a beautiful life for her and her daughter Taylor (who is the most fabulous little girl out there - not biased at all!). We hope you enjoy this episode and thank you so much Ash for letting us hear your story. We love you and are so proud of everything you have achieved!
Episode breakdown:
· Hello to Ash, Jess' more mature sister
· The break up from Taylor's dad, loss of identity, friendships and learning how to parent together but separately
· Taylor's birth and Ashley's postpartum depletion (learn about postpartum depletion in our episode here)
· Nicolas obsession with Taylor
· The isolation of being a single parent and how Ash overcame feeling secluded and make new friends that understand her situation
- Parenting with Autoimmune disease
- The relationship breakdown. Going through a break up with an eight month old and moving back in with mum and dad and two siblings
- The juggle of parenting and different parenting styles when you live with your parents.
- The everyday struggles of not having a partner to share the load and mourn the future she thought was hers
- Organising the split of custody with Taylor's dad
- Meeting and introducing someone new to Taylor who also has a child. The ups and downs of blending families
- A career change and What's next for Ash!
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God old daycare sickness is back in full swing
Episode breakdown:
· Sickness and solo parenting
· mother, unrefined and Leo calling out Nicola's constipation and a kind gesture from a stranger
· Letting go of the to-do list and giving in. The two versions of ourselves - it's a form of self care
· prioritising your health - mind fuel by waxx movement essential oil
· doing the tv reset again and chatting digital dementia and the perils of Peppa pig
- independent play and getting stuff done
Product recommendations:
Nicola - terra tonics, she's joined the movement! If you want to give it a try use our code motherunrefined12 for 12% off your first purchase
Fish oil tablets
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If you enjoyed this episode we would really appreciate if you could leave us a rating or review, it means so much to us and it really helps us to be seen (and obviously we will love you forever for it!)
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This episode is another chit chat with US, and only us. Today we delve deep into parental preference and how we navigate the highs and lows not being a toddler's "favourite".
Episode breakdown:
· Welcome back to our world of flat footed toddlers, "mature" or old people and a lucky dip of sleep OR sleepless nights
· Bad parenting - is it bad if you let your toddler swear?
· Parental preference - when the other parent is the preference for play. The science behind play and nurture, toddler one-on-one play dates. We also share a snippet of Dr Anna Machin's reasoning for parental preference. Click here to watch the ted talk
· Our favourite quotes right now!
· Book recommendation - how to talk so toddler's listen by Adele Faber
Product recommendations:
Nicola - Nutraorganics Greens and Reds powder linked here
Jess - Kmart sensory mat here
Just a reminder to join our mothers group on facebook here
If you enjoyed this episode we would really appreciate if you could leave us a rating or review, it means so much to us and it really helps us to be seen (and obviously we will love you forever for it!)
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