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Nikki catches Shel on the way home from the UK Space Conference for a chat that wanders from the practical to the playful. We get into supplements – what we take and why – and how memory feels slippery at the moment. Even so, is there a way to see menopause not just as loss, but as something empowering?

We talk allyship, and why standing up matters, spotlighting inspiration like Bake Off’s Nadhiya. And because no episode of ours is complete without a left-turn, we start to confess our shared love of K-pop demon hunters.

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No, Dilly from @declutterdollies isn’t actually rifling through our cupboards — but we are talking about her and the chaos of moving and organising the house.

Throw in a round of mini golf (with some truly questionable scores), long walks that tested our stamina and patience, and our love for @theweekjunior, and you’ve got this week’s sibling catch-up in a nutshell.

🎧 Listen now for laughs, life admin, and a little bit of “keep or chuck?” therapy — link in bio.

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In this episode, we dive into the world of YouTube Health and the awkwardness of being on screen — yes, the podcast might go visual soon, so brace yourselves. Mum makes a brief (and very welcome) cameo.

We chat about the difference between today’s “wellness shots” and the DIY remedies we grew up with — think chickpea flour face masks, yoghurt in our hair, and turmeric for everything.

Plus: summer holiday plans are in full swing, complete with the usual chaos, coordination… and optimism.

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After Nikki has a chance meeting with Bryan Johnson, we reflect on his intense but oddly compelling mantra: Don’t Die. It sparks a chat about longevity, midlife, and what we’re really aiming for.

We also take a trip to see Come Fall in Love – the new, diverse musical take on Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge – and talk all things DDLJ, dads and daughters, and what this classic means to us now.

Plus: favourite puddings, left-handed scissors (the struggle continues), a whirlwind of busy weeks, and of course… meno symptom of the week.

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Episode 14: School Runs, Science Fests & Smashing Ceilings 

In this episode, we catch up on the chaos of kids growing up and heading off to new adventures (hello, school changes 👋🏽), Sheila’s whirlwind Cheltenham Science Festival and book tour life, and the constant juggle of multitasking through it all.

We celebrate Nikki’s Aneira Health launch (!!) and reflect on the amazing, liberating posts on RecommendAsian—expertly steered by the fabulous Zamiha Desai—that gave us pause, pride, and plenty to think about.

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In this episode, Nikki’s fresh from a Hotpod Yoga class and feeling strong, and Sheila’s been tackling Hoop. We talk about the fear that hits just before doing something bold (hello, flying in the air), how “dialling in” to Mum and Dad keeps us grounded, and why we’re obsessed with Manisha the Nutritionist on Instagram.

Also: all things hair. Vee, Nikki’s hairdresser is back, and Fatema is threading her face back into shape, and yes - we’re still sending each other chin hairs in the post. 

We reflect on pandemic gaps, not seeing pregnant Sheila, and how banter changes with time (and facial hair).

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Episode 12: Kittens, Heatwaves & Period Chats

In this episode, we melt (literally) under the pressure of a London heatwave and talk about the weird expectation to do more when it’s hot. 

We give kitten updates 🐾, share love for Cysters and their incredible work, and dive into a conversation on how we teach boys about periods—why it matters, what’s missing, and how we can do better. 

Plus: dancing, music, and the joy of shaking off the pressure with a good tune.

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Butterflies, Ballgowns & Being a Man

In this episode, we catch up after Mum’s operation and dive into everything from Met Gala fashion to the hidden stories in our wardrobes—including the brilliant period outfit posts from Dr Nighat Arif.

We reflect on the pain carried across generations—both physical and emotional—through the lens of endometriosis (with a shoutout to Rageshri Dhariyawan’s powerful book), adenomyosis (via Naga Munchetty’s story), and the quiet strength so many women hold.

Plus: what would our superpower be for a day? And why would Sheila choose to be a man? Oh—and we make butterflies, literally and metaphorically.

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Episode 10: Clean Sheila, Lost Nikki

We start this episode in classic chaos - with microphone issues and the question: do you really take meetings in the car? Sheila’s looking suspiciously clean, Nikki’s struggling with geography (again), and we’re both dodging unread WhatsApp messages.

From planning school holiday logistics to debating when a podcast season should end, we get into the rhythm of daily life - shoe polish, trainers, Easter cards, and household admin. Sheila’s shredding bread, Nikki’s daughter is making ghee with mum, and we swap tips on railcards and perimenopause.

It’s a warm, messy, honest episode - part confessional, part coping strategy, always us.

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Episode 9: It’s a Cat Circus

In this lively episode, we catch up on life with our cats causing chaos, a trip to the circus under the first warm sunshine of the year, and the whirlwind of Mother’s Day celebrations. 

We talk about that feeling of being busy busy busy and somehow still squeezing in some laughs – including a night out at a Paul Chowdhry comedy show that felt hilariously familiar.

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