This week, we bid farewell to 2023 by sharing our Lovings + Loathings of a year that had some pretty sweet highs, but some pretty bloody low-lows, and of course, we're gonna fill you in on them all.  

We're so grateful to have been in your ears this year and can't wait to see you in 2024! Have a safe and excellent New Year and we'll see you next week, 'cos we're going straight through the holidays! Love yous. xxx

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Welcome to Lucky Dip - our bite-sized, fortnightly pod! Each ep, we'll take turns sticking our mitts into the goodie bucket and unwrapping a topic to chinwag about. You never know what you're gonna get, so enjoy five minutes of randomness that we hope will bring a lil' nugget of joy to your day.

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This week, we're talking about the stress / magic of Christmas time, the shittiest wedding vows ever and the question to ask your partner that could be useful if you're keen to pick a fight. There's also a bit of cozzie livs, some wax chat, sharing sips and Monty's being very tight with her yogurt. Enjoy!

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In October 2021, newlyweds Lidiia and Norbert Varga boarded a flight from the UK to Lidiia's birth country of Ukraine, to spend time with Lidiia's family.

Everything was perfect.

Lidiia's brother, Myroslav, had organised a special camping trip for himself, the newlyweds and nine others in the beautiful Carpathian mountains. And it was there, as the group of 12 were huddled around the campfire, that the most random and unbelievable of disasters struck.

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"Kool Kats" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Comfortable Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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It's a bit of a different ep today, as Mel sits down with her husband Mark to talk about his cancer diagnosis, the treatment that neither of them were prepared for and the lasting impact that cancer has had on Mark's health and the ways it has changed their relationship. 

If you or a loved one are going through cancer treatment, we hope you're doing well and are sending loads of love and support your way. x

*Apologies for the audio quality of this recording. It's Mark's fault. Haaaaa.

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Welcome to Lucky Dip - our bite-sized, fortnightly pod! Each ep, we'll take turns sticking our mitts into the goodie bucket and unwrapping a topic to chinwag about. You never know what you're gonna get, so enjoy five minutes of randomness that we hope will bring a lil' nugget of joy to your day.

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In this special bonus ep, we chat with Caterina Giorgi, CEO of FARE (Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education) about everything you need to know about alcohol and pregnancy. Because even though your Aunty Bev swears that 'a coupla glasses of champers on the weekend is good for the bubs,' we reckon your best bet is getting your info from the experts who have all the latest data to back up their claims.

So if you or someone you know is up the duff (or planning to be), we hope this special ep helps making an informed decision around pregnancy and alcohol a little easier for you.

If you'd like to know more, visit Every Moment Matters here for heaps of up-to-date info around alcohol consumption and pregnancy.

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This week kicks off with a perfect party, then detours into the hell of insomnia and sleep deprivation, some weird childhood fears and the looming anxiety of school holidays. Monty tells us about some big milestones going on over at her place and Mel comes home strong with a game of Underrated/Overrated - one of which is VERY brave to publicly declare. Enjoy!

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In 1989, a couple of die-hard Catholics claimed that they'd been having visions of the Virgin Mary -  and God wanted them to get the world to start adhering to the 10 Commandments.

So, they decided to start a cult. As you do.

But in the process, they broke every single one of the Commandments time and time again.... and in 2000, were responsible for an act so horrendous, that it would trump the death toll of the mass murder/suicide at Jonestown 22 years earlier.

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"Kool Kats" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Accralate" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Expeditionary" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Gregorian Chants" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Comfortable Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Darkest Child" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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It's a week of confusion as we try to figure out a) Macquarie Dictionary's Word of the Year and b) the reason why a 34-year-old woman would choose to have a maz on a public beach. There's also the awkwardness of a high-five gone wrong, Monty's shithouse coffee order, Mel's chocolate disappointment, kids at weddings, sexy books and some good news for lovers of Coke No Sugar. Love yous. x

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