Have I Let Myself Go?

From haircuts and skincare to weight, clothes and spending money on ourselves, we unpack what “letting yourself go” really means in your 40s. Is it actually about how we look or is it about self worth, priorities and finally giving ourselves permission to invest a little time, money and energy back into ourselves?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of us is sending her girls to Schoolies and trying not to panic. The other has already started bribing hers with trips so they never go. In this episode, we talk about our own Schoolies experiences, how much trust comes into parenting teenagers, the horror stories that make us nervous, and the uncomfortable reality that eventually you have to let your kids step into the next phase of growing up. Would you let your kids go to Schoolies?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we have a very personal conversation about relationships, red flags and the things you sometimes only recognise years later. Katie shares the story of a relationship she was in at 21 the jealousy, control, gaslighting and ultimately physical violence, and why, for years, she never allowed herself to call it domestic violence. We talk about why it can be so hard to leave, the shame that can come with looking back, and how much of it comes down to self worth. It’s a confronting conversation, but an important one and a reminder of just how powerful sharing our stories can be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why does desire seem to disappear in your 40s? In this episode we unpack hormones, mental load, exhaustion, body confidence, feeling “touched out” and why sex can start to feel like another item on the to do list. Plus, things take a very unexpected turn into the sex lives of ducks, bush turkeys and the octopus “penis arm.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When did life become one giant to do list? In this episode we talk about the mental load, constantly doing things for everyone else, and why so many women struggle to make room for joy and pleasure. From spontaneous chicken tenders to leaving the washing for tomorrow, this episode is about finding small moments that remind you life is happening right now, not six months from now when you finally get a holiday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When your body feels flat, your mind can quickly follow. In this episode we chat about exhaustion, exercise, food guilt, social batteries, and that relentless voice in your head - and why sometimes the answer is simply cutting yourself some slack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Katie’s very memorable Bali massage story went viral, she and Rach discover there’s actually a sensual massage service designed entirely for women. They’re joined by Goddess Glow’s Alice and Andy to talk happy endings, orgasms, consent, body confidence and what really happens behind the massage room door.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wax play is apparently a thing and we needs answers! Rach explains the world of temperature play, safe words and body safe candles before we call in someone who actually knows what she’s talking about. But while some people find it seriously sexy, Katie can’t stop thinking about the sheets, the carpet… and the fire risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode taken from This Is Me podcast a few years ago, Rach shares the story behind the life people thought they knew - from her childhood and lifelong friendship with Sam, to a terrifying health scare at 21, marriage and motherhood, and the postnatal depression that almost broke her. An emotional conversation about losing yourself, asking for help and slowly finding your way back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After one innocent joke went viral, the internet had plenty to say! We read some of the wildest comments, talk about what happens when your content suddenly reaches the wrong crowd, and why Rach briefly put her Instagram on private.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.