It's been a few days between wardrobe back injuries so here we are. We decided to get back to the mics with some Lockdown musings just to voice a few things that have been stirring our pots lately. From our latest insecurities and rigmaroles to some context on Move it Mama's 4 week challenge (a challenge for members commencing today), and why we've been reluctant to ever do any sort of a challenge at all. Tune in for what we hope is some easy listening chinwag for your Monday and don't try to say you weren't warned; we're officially back in Waffle City (we play to our strengths what can we say). Thanks so much for listening and please leave us a review on Apple if you fancy - forever grateful.

Here we go again. After a few days away from the pod we resume the lockdown lowdown. We've been receiving messages every day about how you're enjoying our podcasts - even the waffly ones much like today's - so thank you for listening. Today Leece and Jess are back to their respective wardrobes answering a few more questions, but in summary the conversation turns to insecurities, things they're not very good at and what keeps them up at night. FYI the episode begins with a discussion about over analysing things, which we've done to death with this episode itself, so a heads up if you're not in the market for some mindless waffle, please don't listen to this LOL. Once again, thank you for joining us on The Sparkle Pod - it means a lot.

It's Friday theeeen! Hello Sparkle Podders. The three sissy's are back to answer some of the DMs that came in off the back of a request for podcast ideas. We received some awesome suggestions, some of which may be put towards their own individual episodes. Otherwise, some of those shorter to address questions are answered right here. Join us for some light-hearted chat about a bit of all sorts; from unforgettable travelling escapades (say no to drugs okay), to 'how to keep the romance alive' (sorry, mum) and a bit about our own nutrition 'philosophy' (our way of life, not an attempt to give unqualified advice), and go-to supermarket snacks. You'd have thought we could have kept this one under 30 minutes but sorry, we get carried away when in the three respective wardrobes. Again, please bear with any tech mishaps (mostly Char on super loud today), while we're locked away in Level 4. Stay strong and once again, we hope you enjoy.

What a total privilege it was for us to sit down and chat to Kelly (Augustine by Kelly Coe) today. WOW! We now feel super inspired - for many different reasons - but now just wish we were sitting next to each other with a glass of wine, a bowl of chips and some beautiful clothes on LOL. My question is: can you listen to this conversation and NOT feel the need to dress up a little tomorrow? Shall we? Even in Lockdown? You're on. We're so thrilled to speak to Kelly about all things Augustine (and the more fun personal stuff, too); a super inspiring story from a woman we so highly respect and now totally adore (well we kind of did already). Thanks so much Kelly for joining us on The Sparkle Pod! We hope everyone loves this episode as much as we did. Especially because it took us many hours to record because it turns out that although Kelly runs a pretty bloody successful partly-online business, technology isn't a strong suit, LOL. (Please bear with us on these lockdown episodes as our connection wasn't 100%, and a slight echo will pop in and out of this recording)

The tables have turned (again). Today Leece hosts Jess to talk a bit about the "Jess story". We find these episodes tough; keeping to a bit of a time limit so we don't put you to sleep too soon, but also giving certain stories enough air time (and consequently missing out a lot... who knows, maybe these episodes come back to the pod with sequels etc.). Anyway! Listen in for a bit about Jess; shattered childhood dreams of running Bunta's Butchery, climbing her way out of disordered eating and exercise addiction ("for want of a better phrase"), the competition - or lack there of - between her and Char and how and why she got into personal training. For those totally invested in the "sparkle spreader"; we forgot again!!!! Baby steps at this podcasting gig, aye. Thanks for listening!

Leece has told the story of Move it Mama and its creation a few times now, but what about life before Move it Mama? In this episode, Leece is hosted by Jess where a picture is painted of life as Lisa Mizzi. From childhood memories and family dynamics growing up, to life decisions on finishing school, meeting husband Dan in London and moving home, "settling down" and becoming a mother. If ever you've admired Leece's eyelashes, we can confirm; they've been that way all her life and you bet your bottom dollar were put to full use the night she met her now husband. Between crushed dreams of being part-time pro-netball player/part-time sports broadcaster and cutting her time working on "Hamo" short to surprise her not-that-surprised family, listen on in for more.

Again today we feel so grateful to our other sister in law, Sarah, for very bravely sharing her journey with infant loss and miscarriage. We must preface this podcast to alert you of the fact this conversation may be triggering for some of our audience, as Sarah very courageously opens up about her experience to date; as mother of Stanley, earth side, and sweet Sophia, who flies high up amongst the stars. Sarah is passionate about speaking up and normalising these difficult conversations. We thank you so much sissy, for sharing this with us as well as our listeners. Please remember to be kind, and please remember if you need help, there are many pathways to help available. From our respective wardrobes to you, our dear listener, with love.

Interrupting Lockdown Lowdown Listening with a VERY SPECIAL GUEST to The Sparkle Pod. Leece, Jess and Char are joined by Olympic Gold medallist and (quite conveniently) Char's phenomenal wifey, Emma Twigg. What a total honour. We feel nothing short of blessed to have had Emma open up to us; sharing stories from the many, many ups and downs of her ~20 years in rowing, her journey through four Olympic campaigns and what she believes contributed to her gold medal success aka burning that ****** forest down in Tokyo. Please note: the excitement levels from the lockdown wardrobes were high and therefore, this episode contains some swearing. Sorry about that - blame the naively confident guests. We hope you enjoy this episode and we want to thank Emma for opening up to us in such a candid manner.

Cindy dropping bombs at 3pm with NZ's Lockdown 2.0 set to continue. Therefore, we shall continue. Coming to you with hunched backs and tootsie pins and needles straight from the wardrobe, with some Friday arvo bants. Leece and Jess talk about some favourite, meaningful quotes; both their interpretations of them and also how they can be applied to daily life right now, in the midst of some pretty crazy times for everyone. Again, our hearts go out to everyone affected by these unsettling and pretty stressful times. Move it Mama is here; an amazingly inspiring and uplifting community connected through exercise.

And we're back. Day 2 of NZ Lockdown (or day whatever, wherever you may be). We promised a daily chinwag, so here we deliver. Join Leece, Jess and Char (yay!) for quite possibly 30 very boring minutes. Or, y'know... maybe our daydreaming of tropical holiday destinations and other nostalgic chat will get you inspired. Or asleep. Either which way, a day nap is always a good idea. And, we're in Lockdown, why wouldn't you get us in your ears? Today's theme: Cold Hard Facts (such as, sweet or SOUR? Lol).