Things got off to a rocky start when we realise that in fact, not all is well in Halswell. With the Halswell wifi not playing ball, today's episode sees just Leece and Char waffling it out - something that's never been done before. Fair to say it was strange to start with but think perhaps we found our groove and managed alright. So join us as we delve into all sorts - habits, finding joy and dreaming of future travel plans, as we take a trip down memory lane with Char having just spent six weeks abroad. As well as hearing about how Leece recently set some 8 year old boys straight about using the word 'gay' and books that need to be read to our babes. Hope you love being with us! To learn more about Move it Mama visit our website www.moveitmama.co.nz

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Take me down to waffle city where the gals talk shit and the listeners lol silly, wowowowwww take me hoooome. OK so a slight exaggeration on the LOL part there but in short, we're on the debrief train today. Talking all sorts of crap really (for want of a better word) from a debrief on Cup Day in Christchurch to some of the latest social media rants we've come across - one by Lewis Capaldi on his aversion to exercise and the other by Jameela Jamil and the claims that 'Heroin Chic is back' - and in and around that some other bits like lacking empathy for those who like different things, such as a 5am gym class (two hour round trip) or even high heels. Thanks for joining us for our chat - we appreciate you always. To learn more about Move it Mama visit our website www.moveitmama.co.nz

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To say we're excited is an understatement! Both to be back bringing you the podcast and to be back with a belter of a guest. Brodie really needs no introduction but for those who have been living under rocks: she's the all-round media boss. A broadcaster, radio and television presenter, podcaster, dancer, savage physical event beast and, and, and, and. What a privilege it is to have Brodie on The Sparkle Pod; we've low key stalked Brodie for some time now. As major fans of all of Brodie's work, including but not limited to, The Jo Bro Show, The Girls Uninterrupted and Kiwi Yarns Podcasts, her contribution to (and runner up accolade) Dancing with the Stars and so on. Thank you Brodie for allowing us to disrupt your dedicated silent day, for taking a bit of a turn into life on social media and for always making us laugh whether you know it or not! We hope you guys enjoy this chat as much as we did! To learn more about Move it Mama visit our website www.moveitmama.co.nz

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Hey guys, back for round TWO of waffle city for week TWO of NZ school holidays. It's always a buzz to hear from you each week in response to our chats. We're so lucky to receive some very kind feedback on our podcasts and just want to thank you for filling our cup every time (and not telling us if/when they suck lol). In today's episode we dive into loving our bodies - how we can do that - not that we have the answers - but I suppose just our take on how we might be able to help ourselves. Naturally being school holidays (for Leece anyway) we dive into Mum Guilt and Rage. Let it be known from the outset that while we certainly don't have any answers on any of these topics, we absolutely do have musings! So, with that, please take everything we say with a grain of salt - and from both of us, thank you for being here. To learn more about Move it Mama visit our website www.moveitmama.co.nz

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Well, here we are off the back of a few fun guests to The Sparkle Pod so naturally, we thought it was high time we took the road back to waffle city. We love waffle city - it's quite frankly like therapy. We trust you see it that way too (ha)!! In today's episode it's Leece and Jess and we're taking a deep dive into some very hot topics. Whether to tan twice in 9 days, whether to give in to a trifecta of McDonalds burgers and why it's way cooler - in Leece's view - to dress up as Catboy than Elsa (no disrespect). Wishing any school moms out there a happy start to the school holidays and thinking of anyone battling ill health (as per our intro). Oh and please join us in all-round applause for you, our listeners, and getting us to 100,000 downloads. COOL AYE! Love and sparkle xx To learn more about Move it Mama visit our website www.moveitmama.co.nz

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A few years ago Leece was interviewed on the radio by Sam Wallace, Toni Street and Laura McGoldrick. At that time, Leece naturally took to social media to stalk this nice man she had 'met' on the radio (she already knew Toni and Laura - she wasn't being dodgy LOL). In the thick of the stalk she found (and sort of fell in love with) his wife Sarah, whom Sam had mentioned might be a little interested in Move it Mama. Fast forward a few years to today and Sarah has now been in Move it Mama about 18 months, since the birth of her twin girls Sienna and Cosette (who followed Sam and Sarah's now 3.5 year old son Brando). We only got the chance to meet Sarah in the flesh a few months ago and when we did, it was warm, natural and amazing. In today's episode we talk to Sarah about how and when she met Sam, her transition to motherhood and being a mum of twins and how she stays sane (hello exercise) - with a few tangents along the way, like skipping periods and frothing over a mid week tipple. Sarah, thank you - it means so much you took the time to chat with us and we love having your presence in our life. And thanks to you guys, our sparkle pod listeners, for downloading and listening to our chats each week. We appreciate you! To learn more about Move it Mama visit our website www.moveitmama.co.nz

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What a BUZZ that was. We had Kendal do our makeup in July for our annual Move it Mama party and our first meeting felt a very long time in the making - we had always hoped our paths would cross and when they did, we loved our time with her so much!

Kendal has started two of her own businesses - By Kendal - beauty therapy and makeup artistry - and The Glow Cloth - a machine washable and reusable makeup remover, now stocked around NZ. In today's episode we take a deep dive into Kendal's life; how she has built these two businesses (and in doing so, a community) to be the successes they are today. Kendal's story is one of hard work, dedication, ambition, persistence and self-belief.

We know many of you will be inspired by Kendal and will love listening to her chat. A huge thanks to Kenny for giving up her time and coming on our little podcast - we LOVED IT! Enjoy xx (PS Char and Jess shared a mic in this episode so Char is a little quiet - we apologise for the tech niggle) To learn more about Move it Mama visit our website www.moveitmama.co.nz

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Hello! Every time we bring you Deb Buckley, in whatever way, shape or form, you want more, so, it's about time she came back to the pod! We're so grateful to Deb for her time, as we appreciate her thoughts and musings so much and know that you do, too. In today's episode we naturally hone in on a few topics - routine and discipline, resilience, tolerances and mindful, planned eating (among some other bits). We know there are some little gold nuggets in here and are confident you'll take one or two things away from this conversation. There is so much we could talk about and we could quite frankly keep going and going - especially with the fresh perspective and insight Deb brings to a lot of our chat. Thank you for being with us, as always, and thank you so much Deb for your time. To learn more about Move it Mama visit our website www.moveitmama.co.nz

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Hello! What a thrill to have Char back in the wardrobe today. We're feeling very fortunate to have Char with us in Christchurch at the moment - and for a few weeks to come - and you better believe we're looking to make the most of it/her! That starts with Char returning to the sparkle pod mic. So in today's episode we cross off a few of the big ticket items (a little bit of irony in that statement, you'll soon find). Stuff like the growth mindset, the absence of alcohol, all things PMS, Char's travel plans and living out her New York dream. and a bit about learning to love ourselves off the back of a recent 'reel' Jess put to Instagram. Our chat takes a lot of tangents as we're sure you can appreciate (and which by now you'll likely know to expect), including the smooth vs crunchy peanut butter debate and adopting a growth mindset. Settle in fam - away we go on the big tickets. Thanks for being here, as always. To learn more about Move it Mama visit our website www.moveitmama.co.nz

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Hello! Welcome back to The Sparkle Pod. Well we promised a trip to waffle city and boy oh boy have we delivered. LOL! A few tangents taken today; from Leece's burnt nostril saga to the ebbs and flows of mum life, meeting Move it Mama's in real life and the thrill of it, and both of us finding ourselves in Amsterdam (albeit on separate occasions) trying marijuana for the first time (not our finest moments). We weren't actually going to post this episode today because we battle our silly inner self-doubt voice, however we've been assured first hand by our doting listeners that you want to get amongst it. SO! We hope you enjoy our little chat today and thank you again for supporting us - it means so much. To learn more about Move it Mama visit our website www.moveitmama.co.nz

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