Episode 4 and we’ve come full circle.

Melissa goes back to a letter she wrote to herself in March 2025… and it turns out, she actually did the thing. What started as an idea is now a podcast, and we get into what can really change in a year.

Then, as always, it takes a turn. We’re asking the big questions… how are you drying your flaps? And how often are you actually washing your towels? It’s confession corner meets glory of the ordinary, and nothing is off the table.

It’s honest, it’s a bit chaotic, and it’s very us. Alongside the laughs, there’s gratitude, a few mindset shifts, and the usual nudges you didn’t know you needed.

So… what did you say you’d do this time last year? 👀

Okay… so maybe it didn’t flop, but it definitely didn’t go to plan.

This week we’re unpacking last week’s “fail” where we forgot to hit record. But it’s not really about that. It’s about fear, the fear of getting it wrong, and all the ways we hold ourselves back from the things that actually bring us growth (and a bit of joy).

From our own amateur moment to taking a leaf out of James Dyson’s book, we’re getting honest about why we don’t do the things we know we should… usually because we’re too busy worrying what other people might think.

There’s the usual chaos. A confession that really should’ve stayed private (nose-picking… and where it ends up), plenty of bin craic, and the reminder that maybe it’s time to stop overthinking and just get on with it.

And of course, we’re finishing with our gratitude and a few golden nuggets we’re taking from the week.

Episode two and we’re getting honest. From dirty knickers and the confession that gym gear doesn’t always get washed… to the unexpected highlight of bin day and the questionable promise of a sex swing in the loft. It’s chaos, it’s real life, and it’s very northern. Alongside the laughs, Liane and Melissa share their usual gratitude, mindset shifts, and a few golden nuggets to take with you.

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In our first episode, we introduce ourselves and share how this podcast came to life. What started as daily voice notes between two friends quickly became something we didn’t want to keep to ourselves. We talk about the joy of capturing the ordinary, reflecting out loud, and sharing the small insights that come from real life. Expect honest conversations about mindset, gratitude, supporting other women, and the beauty of the everyday.