In this episode, with Abbey Rentoul rejoining us as guest host, Annie shares the story of the recent birth of her third baby girl at home.

This pandemic has been nothing short of brutal on the mental, physical and emotional energy levels of parents in our community. But there are always silver linings to take away! In this episode, Annie chats with Olga, a front line health worker and mother of two about her experience of the challenges, triumphs and overall impact of parenting, schooling and just plain staying afloat during this truly overwhelming time.

Welcome to the new and weird world of podcasts in isolation! It can be easy to feel very alone at this time in history, all locked away in our own homes, but we really are all in a very similar boat. So be prepared to be well related to in this episode of TWTF as Abbey and Annie discuss the joys and struggles of parenting, pregnancy, work, child care and the health system in this time of social isolation.

As part of our Birth Series, in this two-part episode we discuss the process of making choices in pregnancy, labour and birth. We share our own personal experiences and pick apart what it means to 'plan' for a birth.

As part of our Birth Series, in this two-part episode we discuss the process of making choices in pregnancy, labour and birth. We share our own personal experiences and pick apart what it means to 'plan' for a birth. 

As we begin our first ever topic-based series on the huge subject of childbirth- we pick apart some of the history surrounding and informing our contemporary birth culture. 

In this episode, Abbey and Annie explore their very different experiences and stories of sex and first times. We chat about what sex means to us, how it has shaped our lives and relationships and what 'virginity' means as a concept. Lots to unpack this week!

In this episode, Abbey and Annie discuss their views on marriage and getting/ staying married today. We share our own personal stories and ask the question- why do people even get married? What is the benefit and what is the challenge in contemporary marriage for women? 

In this special double-length episode, Annie and Abbey pick apart Annie's experiences of birth and her hopes for the future. We open the door on what it means to birth in the present hospital system and how women need to be ready to advocate for their own rights in the birth space. 

An introduction to Annie and our new amazing host, Abbey Rentoul! Sharing some stories, insights and the motivation behind our podcast.