Am I A Bad Mum?

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Am I A Bad Mum? The question we all ask. We love our kids but they drive us nuts so we want to share our stories and failures… oh and what time is too early to pour a wine??! Hosts: @KatieMattin and @RachelThaiday

  • 9 minutes 55 seconds
    Make someone's day

    Rach has come up with an idea that she thinks will make someone's day. Pick a different person every day and lets start filling buckets!

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    3 March 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 33 minutes 39 seconds
    Adoption & the abandonment trauma that goes with it

    In this episode Katie opens up about being adopted as a new born and all the heavy stuff that goes with it.

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    1 March 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 18 minutes 53 seconds
    The things we thought we'd never say

    When do we get to the stage where we start saying stuff that sounds like it's coming out of our parents mouths??! From 'money doesn't grow on trees' to 'it's too loud' we're there and we're owning it!

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    24 February 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 27 minutes 33 seconds
    It's time to fill your bucket up - lets get selfish!

    Are we in a midlife crisis or a midlife awakening?? In this episode we are talking about how we do so much for other people, whether it be the kids, husbands, household or pets. Now we are giving you the permission and the tips on doing something for yourself.

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    22 February 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 8 minutes 39 seconds
    Rach's moment of shame

    In this bonus episode Rach tells us about something she's done that she finds disgusting and shares her moment of shame!

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    17 February 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 45 seconds
    What's with the Low Libido?

    This week we’re chatting low libido and why it's a thing! We talk about what we tolerated “back in the day,” the pressure to perform, and why men can switch it on just like that, but if you dare to pack the dishwasher in the wrong way we're turned off for at least a week! 

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    15 February 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 15 minutes 59 seconds
    Burner phones ONLY in our house

    Rach is holding off on letting her girls have a phone and is standing strong with it despite Katie thinking it's not long until she will have to give in. When do we give in to the social pressure?

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    10 February 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 33 minutes 28 seconds
    Alcohol: The Unhealthy Relationship we don't Talk About

    There's so much shame around alcohol particularly in women our age who are using it to relax, as a reward and habit after a busy day. In this episode we are VERY honest about our issues with it and the unhealthy relationship we have.

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    8 February 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 13 minutes 57 seconds
    Is this Aging or am I just Tired??

    Yep we're all feeling it! The aches & pains, creeks and brain fog. Rach also had an interesting mammogram and has come up with a great idea for a men's version!!! 

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    3 February 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 35 minutes 5 seconds
    Grief: We have both experienced loss and are ready to talk about it

    In this episode we talk about the different stages of grief and how it shows up not just in the loss of a person but also in the end of relationships and, in Katie's case, a serious health diagnosis. 

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    2 February 2026, 4:35 am
  • 18 minutes 14 seconds
    Online dating - we want more

    We have so many single Mum friends who are doing it tough, online dating is flawed so lets discuss.......

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    27 January 2026, 2:00 pm
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