Travel do's and don't's - Tips we learnt the hard way

In this episode we confront something mildly terrifying… the sudden awareness that we are aging.And while Billi is feeling the existential crisis deep in her bones these days, Lyndsey is having big feelings about aging. We talk about the moment you realise time actually is limited, how your brain changes as you get older, and the difference between personal growth and a full blown midlife crisis.We also read some of the worst - and most cringe - midlife crisis stories EVER. Are midlife crises real?Why does aging suddenly hit psychologically?And how do you know if you’re evolving… or spiralling?A very honest, slightly existential chat about getting older.Topics discussed:The psychology of a midlife crisisBecoming aware of time passingPersonality shifts in your 30s and 40sIdentity changes as you ageRegret vs growthCringe midlife crisis storiesConnect with Us:Follow us on Instagram: @WineChatsPodcastSend us your stories at [email protected] & Review Wine Chats on Apple Podcasts: Click hereWatch & Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXwJoin the fun on TikTok: tiktok.com/@winechatspodcastGot thoughts? Let’s chat on Instagram: instagram.com/winechatspodcastCheck out our website for all things Wine Chats: winechatspodcast.comThanks for listening and hanging out with us - we love you!Intro MusicOrchestral Funky Hip-Hop Beat by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitchMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Travelling is fun… until it isn’t 😅After Lyndsey's many trips back to Canada and Billi’s recent Europe adventure, we’re breaking down the travel tips and mistakes we’ve learnt the hard way. From losing important stuff, to packing the wrong things, to why your flight outfit actually matters - this is the stuff no one tells you before you travel.If you’ve got a trip coming up, learn from us and avoid making the same mistakes!👇 In this episode:Travel mistakes you don’t want to makeWhat not to lose while travellingPacking tips for long-haul flightsComfortable shoes, carry-ons & must-havesEurope vs Canada travel lessons👍 Like, subscribe & tell us your worst travel fail in the comments.-----Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram: @WineChatsPodcastSend us your stories at [email protected] & Review Wine Chats on Apple Podcasts: Click hereWatch & Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXwJoin the fun on TikTok: tiktok.com/@winechatspodcastGot thoughts? Let’s chat on Instagram: instagram.com/winechatspodcastCheck out our website for all things Wine Chats: winechatspodcast.comThanks for listening and hanging out with us - we love you!Intro MusicOrchestral Funky Hip-Hop Beat by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitchMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

In this season 7 opener of Wine Chats, Billi and Lyndsey unpack everything that comes with major school transitions. Billi’s kids have changed primary schools, a huge decision filled with nerves, excitement and second-guessing, while Lyndsey is navigating the emotional milestone of her son starting high school.From mum guilt and “did we make the right call?” spirals, to pride, relief and the quiet moments after school drop-off, this episode is a real, honest conversation about parenting through change. We talk about how kids cope differently, how parents carry the emotional load, and why the first day back to school can hit harder than we expect.If you’re dealing with changing schools, starting high school, or just trying to survive back-to-school season with your sanity intact, this episode will make you feel a little less alone.-----Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram: @WineChatsPodcastSend us your stories at [email protected] & Review Wine Chats on Apple Podcasts: Click hereWatch & Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXwJoin the fun on TikTok: tiktok.com/@winechatspodcastGot thoughts? Let’s chat on Instagram: instagram.com/winechatspodcastCheck out our website for all things Wine Chats: winechatspodcast.comThanks for listening and hanging out with us - we love you!Intro MusicOrchestral Funky Hip-Hop Beat by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitchMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Whilst we're still on holidays, we're throwing it back to our favourite episodes and this week it's about kidfluencers!After watching the Netflix show Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing, we had to talk about the current climate of kids being used by their parents to create content that may - or more likely is not - appropriate. We hope that you're having a lovely break with your families and that the silly season is a happy one for you and yours.We will be back with a new episode... NEXT WEEK! -----Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram: @WineChatsPodcastSend us your stories at [email protected] & Review Wine Chats on Apple Podcasts: Click hereWatch & Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXwJoin the fun on TikTok: tiktok.com/@winechatspodcastGot thoughts? Let’s chat on Instagram: instagram.com/winechatspodcastCheck out our website for all things Wine Chats: winechatspodcast.comThanks for listening and hanging out with us - we love you!Intro MusicOrchestral Funky Hip-Hop Beat by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitchMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

This week, we're throwing it back to one of our favourite episodes - how often do you wash your stuff?We find out that in somethings we're gross and in others, we might be doing better than your average Joe!We hope that you're having a lovely break with your families and that the silly season is a happy one for you and yours. We will be back with new episodes Feb 2026-----Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram: @WineChatsPodcastSend us your period horror stories at [email protected] & Review Wine Chats on Apple Podcasts: Click hereWatch & Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXwJoin the fun on TikTok: tiktok.com/@winechatspodcastGot thoughts? Let’s chat on Instagram: instagram.com/winechatspodcastCheck out our website for all things Wine Chats: winechatspodcast.comThanks for listening and hanging out with us - we love you!Intro MusicOrchestral Funky Hip-Hop Beat by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitchMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

This week on Wine Chats, we're bringing it into the new year with one of our favourite #throwbacks - going to the gyno!Women are poked and prodded their whole lives and going to the gyno is an experience that can wildly swing from good to horrific! These are some of our personal stories and ones from women who have had horrible experiences.We hope that you're having a lovely break with your families and that the silly season is a happy one for you and yours. We will be back with new episodes Feb 2026!-----Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram: @WineChatsPodcastSend us your stories at [email protected] & Review Wine Chats on Apple Podcasts: Click hereWatch & Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXwJoin the fun on TikTok: tiktok.com/@winechatspodcastGot thoughts? Let’s chat on Instagram: instagram.com/winechatspodcastCheck out our website for all things Wine Chats: winechatspodcast.comThanks for listening and hanging out with us - we love you!Intro MusicOrchestral Funky Hip-Hop Beat by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitchMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

As we near Christmas time, it's time for one of our throwback episodes where we chat about the worst Christmas gifts we have received before digging into some stories of people who have been let down by Santa.We hope that you're having a lovely break with your families and that the silly season is a happy one for you and yours. We will be back with new episodes Feb 2026!-----Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram: @WineChatsPodcastSend us your period horror stories at [email protected] & Review Wine Chats on Apple Podcasts: Click hereWatch & Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXwJoin the fun on TikTok: tiktok.com/@winechatspodcastGot thoughts? Let’s chat on Instagram: instagram.com/winechatspodcastCheck out our website for all things Wine Chats: winechatspodcast.comThanks for listening and hanging out with us - we love you!Intro MusicOrchestral Funky Hip-Hop Beat by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitchMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Have you ever felt like you’ve let someone down… and then the guilt comes crashing in?This week on Wine Chats, Lyndsey opens up about a recent moment where she thought she’d let Billi down - tearful voice memo tears and all - while Billi admits she’s had her own moments of feeling like she’s dropped the ball too.We also dive into the art of cancelling plans (the right way!), plus what it actually takes for us to feel truly hurt by someone.Big thanks to Budburst Wine Collective for sponsoring this episode with their very interesting Stargazer Tupelo. -----Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram: @WineChatsPodcastSend us your period horror stories at [email protected] & Review Wine Chats on Apple Podcasts: Click hereWatch & Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXwJoin the fun on TikTok: tiktok.com/@winechatspodcastGot thoughts? Let’s chat on Instagram: instagram.com/winechatspodcastCheck out our website for all things Wine Chats: winechatspodcast.comThanks for listening and hanging out with us - we love you!Intro MusicOrchestral Funky Hip-Hop Beat by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitchMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US#winechatspodcast #winechats #letdown #youletmedown #lettingfriendsdown #friendshippodcast #friendshipgoals #friendsforever

In our last recorded episode of the year - it's all about the fall of Selling Sunset!What used to be our favourite show EVER, it's not turned into a nasty, bitc*y show that's almost unwatchable! From cattiness to the lack of actually properties sold, this season was disappointing and we ask ourselves - is this really what people want to watch nowadays, or have they gone too far in the wrong direction?We'll be back with brand new episodes in February 2026! We hope you have a great holiday season with your families and loved ones :)In this episode we're drinking the Little Ripples Pinot Grigio. -----Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram: @WineChatsPodcastSend us your stories at [email protected] & Review Wine Chats on Apple Podcasts: Click hereWatch & Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXwJoin the fun on TikTok: tiktok.com/@winechatspodcastGot thoughts? Let’s chat on Instagram: instagram.com/winechatspodcastCheck out our website for all things Wine Chats: winechatspodcast.comThanks for listening and hanging out with us - we love you!Intro MusicOrchestral Funky Hip-Hop Beat by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitchMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Gen Z call it raw dogging (why?!) — but really it’s just sitting still and letting your brain breathe for a minute.We rant, we agree it’s actually smart, and then we somehow end up in a mini-argument about who practices it more. Classic Billi and Lyndsey energy.Also: Cute Drinks made a guest appearance — not a sponsor, just delicious spicy marg-style sips.-----Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram: @WineChatsPodcastSend us your period horror stories at [email protected] & Review Wine Chats on Apple Podcasts: Click hereWatch & Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXwJoin the fun on TikTok: tiktok.com/@winechatspodcastGot thoughts? Let’s chat on Instagram: instagram.com/winechatspodcastCheck out our website for all things Wine Chats: winechatspodcast.comThanks for listening and hanging out with us - we love you!Intro MusicOrchestral Funky Hip-Hop Beat by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitchMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US#winechats #rawdogging #genzslang #destim #silencetime #doingnothing #podcastlife #aussiemums #momlifebelike #reellife #funnyreels #podcastreels