Mums Talking

Episodes

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  Taking Control Of Your Own Life & Halloween & A Cock Pit Surprise 04.11.2026 40m

  Another episode bought to you by the wondering Cup Full! Try their delicious and nutritious pre-made frozen smoothies by using code MumsTalking at CupFull.co.nz for $20 when you order a 10 or 15 pack. Follow them on IG @CupFullNZ <3- Bex reveals her new job! - We chat Halloween plans and somehow we get onto Christmas chat - I know, quite early, sorry about that hah!- Our wholesome CupFull moments of the week involving the end of Mat Leave and a Cock Pit- What was your family member's work memory for you? We share ours, and Steph's might leave you feeling hungry.Enjoooy!Bex and Steph x
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  GUEST WEEK: Renata from Roam with kids! 29.10.2026 1h 6m

  This week we’re joined by Renata from @roamwithkids 🫶🏼She’s a mum of two, business owner and the woman behind a community helping families get out there and explore more together.We get into the realities of juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship, finding your feet in different seasons of life and what it looks like to build something that’s yours while raising a family.Renata brings such a refreshing energy to this conversation and we loved getting to know the woman behind the business a little more 💛She’s also putting on a conference for working mums. Mums mean business is coming up on November 14th with our very own Bex on one of the panels! Get your tickets from roamwithkids.app.This is a long listen so you might need to two part it but we promise it’s worth it 🙂‍↕️A massive thank you to our sponsor, CupFull. Use the code MumsTalking to get $20 off a 10 or 15-pack at cupfull.co.nz.Enjoy queens!
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  Bex's Huge Work News + Meeting The Wiggles + Solo Dates 20.10.2026 38m

  A new week, a new episode thanks again to CupFull smoothies! Use our discount code MumsTalking at www.cupfull.co.nz to get $20 a 10 or 15 pack! Follow them on IG - @cupfull.nzOn this episode you'll hear:- Bex's massive work update- Steph met The Wiggles- Solo movies and brunch dates- Is Verity worth the hype?- A&E visits- When did you learn how to ride a bike?Enjoooy!B + Sxx
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  Snoring, Saying Sorry and WE HAVE A CRAWLER! 07.10.2026 42m

  HEY!First of all... remember to make the most of your $20 off at www.cupfull.co.nz by using our discount code MumsTalking at checkout!Second of all... sorry for the lacklustre energy this episode. Two tired māmā right here. But we hope your enjoy it anyway!On this episode, we chat:- We have a crawling baby!- Snoring in relationships- Saving photos from your phone- Chafing- Receiving apologies- Our CupFull Moments of the WeekThanks for listening! S+B
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  Tramp wees + Handycams + "My dog ate my placenta" 29.09.2026 39m

  It's a wild start to this episode of Mums Talking! And then we're into topics such as:- What we did with our placentas- Opinions on taking husbands' last names- Steph's anniversary- Our Cupfull moments including a book rec and tramp wees- Bring back the 90s handycamsThanks again to our sponsor CupFull - scrummy and easy frozen smoothie packs. Use our code MumsTalking at www.cupfull.co.nz to get $20 off their 10 or 15 packs.
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  First Kisses + ChardonNAY + Where Are The Songs About Being A Mum? 22.09.2026 41m

  Thanks for joining us, Bex and Steph, on another episode of Mums Talking! This episode is cheers to CupFull - made by mums for mums - easy and delicious frozen smoothies pouches. Use code MumsTalking for $20 off a 10 or 20 pack at www.cupfull.co.nz. Follow us, and CupFull on IG! @thirtysomethingnz @stephmonkseythem and @cupfull.nzOn this episode:- Family weekend getaways and at what age do you finally get to relax again on holiday?- Our first kisses- PSA always check what's hiding under a second hand chair- Why does spoiling your kids bring so much joy?- Bex is about to be an Aunty again- Solid food SUCKS- Why are there no hit songs about Motherhood? Enjoy! B + S x
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  Splits, Spills, Shits and How Chris Martin Ruined Steph's Birthday 15.09.2026 54m

  Okay, we cover SO MUCH in this episode!- "ME" time- What you named your kid VS what you actually call them- Steph's beef with Chris Martin from Coldplay and the time she confronted him about it- Bex's bowel movements at Zara- A Vegas fling with a mystery man- Lost property- First haircuts- Costume Parties- Bex does the splitsAnd much, much more!Once again, CupFull is on board as our wonderful podcast sponsor. Go to www.cupfull.co.nz to try their yummy pre-made frozen smoothies and use the discount code MumsTalking for $20 off the 10 or 15 packs!
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  Whales + Bushwalks + Mum Moans 08.09.2026 41m

  On this episode...- We catch up on some recent epic family adventures and remind you (and us) just how important time in nature can be - Our Father's Day plans- We challenge ourselves to a One Minute Mum Moan using the incredible Podi Paws timers. If you're keen to give these timers a whirl, we have a code! MumsTalking10 will get you 10% off on top of first time subscribers - so that's 20% off at www.podipaws.com!Thanks again to our sponsor CupFull - delicious and easy pre-made frozen smoothie pouches. And we have a brand new amazing discount for you! To get $20 off the 10 or 15 packs use code MumsTalking at checkout at www.cupfull.co.nz
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  Bex Has a Four Year Old + Postpartum Fashion + Savings Accounts 25.08.2026 48m

  Hello beautiful māmā!This is our TWENTY-FIRST episode! Cannya believe it!On today's ep:- Bex has a big boy now. Find out how she celebrated her now four-year-old on his big day.- Mums and our universally unspoken role of birthday present organisers.- Navigating wanting to look good in this postpartum era, so the outside reflects the inside, but on a budget.- How common is setting up savings accounts for your kids at birth?Thanks for joining us!This episode is thanks to CupFull.co.nz - use MumsTalking at checkout for 10% off your order.B+S
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  Mental Load Lists + Steph's Bleph + Holiday Plans 18.08.2026 39m

  It's our 20th episode! We can't believe it!On today's episode, we yap about anything and everything, as usual: resting bitch face, cosmetic surgery, being chic at art galleries, and asking your takeaways shop to draw you pictures for fun... are just a few of the tangents we go down.- Bex shares her new technique to help lesson the mental load. And exciting holiday plans!- Steph had her first ever movie night and she's pretty sure this is peak happiness.Thanks again to CupFull - order yours at www.cupfull.co.nz and don't forget to use MumsTalking at checkout for 10% offS+B x
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  Perspective Perspective Perspective + Lunch Box Guilt + Honey Dance Battles 11.08.2026 49m

  Whoa! Episode NINETEEN of Mums Talking! We cover a lot of ground in this ep...- First of all, a dance down memory lane and our shared appreciation for the movie Honey.- We chat about our outlooks on life that have changed since becoming parents an the lessons our kids have taught us.- And we add "pressure to nail the perfect lunch box" to the ever growing mum guilt list.Remember, if you're enjoying these episodes, please share them with your mum friends!Thanks again to our sponsor CupFull! Make the most of our discount code 'MumsTalking' when you order your pre-made smoothies at www.cupfull.co.nz for 10% off!S+B x
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  Shay Mitchell's Kids Brand + Kelly Tarlton's + Toilet Training 04.08.2026 37m

  Okay, sorry in advance! For some weird reason, on this episode, we forget an enormous amount of words which will have you screaming at your speaker in frustration. Apologies!- Bex shares about her disappointing trip to Auckland's Kelly Tarlton's aquarium.- You might not expect our point of view on Shay Mitchell's new brand Rini for kids.- The ups and downs of toilet training.- The transition from toddlers to little kids.- And of course, tangent after tangent (Elijah Wood obsession, learning how to kiss, The Devil Wears Prada 2)Thanks again to our show sponsor Cup Full! These ready-to-blend smoothie pouches are such a game changer - get yours now with discount code MUMSTALKING at checkout for 10% off at www.cupfull.co.nz If you're enjoying the pod, please share with your māmā friends! B & S x
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  Bye-bye Breastfeeding + Words Of The Year + Bex's Bday 28.07.2026 49m

  Welcome back!On this ep, we celebrate our fave hilarious and beautiful girl Bex's birthday! We discuss what she is bringing into her 35th year and Steph makes her cry (happy tears).Bex also shares all the feels talking about the end of her breastfeeding journey. And a middle-of-the-year 'Word of the Year' check in is in order. What are our words and have we been living by them? Do you have a 'word of the year'? Let us know!Thanks again to our sponsor CupFull. Use MUMSTALKING at checkout for 10% off your order at www.cupfull.co.nz S&B
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  Mental load + Matariki debriefs + Wedding spells 14.07.2026 49m

  This week we’re joined by Jade Matthews from Canopy Group to chat about the mental load of life admin and how working with a financial adviser to sort your insurance and KiwiSaver can take one more thing off your plate and put it in the hands of someone who knows what they’re doing.Get in touch with Jade:​https://www.canopygroup.co.nz/jade-mathews/​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ExcAgzULN/?mibextid=wwXIfr​Instagram: @insuredandinvestedJade also tells us what it was like being a bride on the day of a category 3 cyclone and how she cast a spell to keep the bad weather away 😂Plus, we debrief Matariki, chat about after-hours care and the ridiculously long wait times, sick kids, and the joy of periods completely derailing your life.And… Suzy Cato wasn’t the original You and Me host?! What the actual eff?!
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  Rebecca Annan joins us + (TW) Recurrent pregnancy loss + IVF journey + endometriosis 07.07.2026 1h 9m

  We’re Bex and Steph, two mums who definitely aren’t experts but we love chatting about all things motherhood in the hope that sharing our experiences helps someone else feel a little less alone.This week we’re joined by the incredible Rebecca Annan. Bex’s bestie, super mum to Harper, owner of Physio Depot & the Pelvic Health Institute. TW: This week’s episode covers some really heavy topics, including recurrent miscarriage, IVF, endometriosis and menopause.We know these conversations can feel really personal and difficult, so we’re sending lots of love to anyone who is currently navigating, or has previously experienced, a season of life where any of these things have impacted them. Bex shares the really tough year that was 2025, walking us through three pregnancy losses, making the decision to start IVF, and the journey that’s now led her to being 21 weeks pregnant with a little boy 💙As always, we find a way to make serious chats slightly unhinged. We cover everything from “when was the last time you actually looked at your vagina?” to whether you’re even doing your kegels properly. By the end you’ll be well educated on the phrase “clit to tit” 😂A huge thank you to our sponsor, Cupfull. Don’t forget to use the code MUMSTALKING for 10% off at checkout at cupfull.co.nz.
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  Undies + "Mama Fur" + 3 Months Maternity Leave 30.06.2026 47m

  On this episode, Steph and Bex are back sharing their latest motherhood chaos - including addressing public hair with toddlers, Bex's Postie Plus full circle moment and our 35th birthday plans. We answer questions that came through on IG - @MumsTalkingPodcast - you can totally keep the questions coming in the DMs by the way!We talk undies, in-laws, hormones, parenting styles, and what we miss most about life pre-children.We differ in opinions answering the question: what is harder, newborns or toddlers.Steph addresses why she only took 3 months of maternity leave and we chat 'romance' and what that looks like for us in this season of life. Thank you to CupFull for sponsoring this episode. Support us (and therefore support the pod) at cupfull.co.nz and remember to use the code MUMSTALKING at checkout for 10% off!Bex + Steph
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  First Time Away From Baby + Pet Guilt + Toy Story 5 25.06.2026 44m

  Thanks to our incredible sponsor CupFull - make the most of our discount code MumsTalking at cupfull.co.nz to get 10% off. On this episode, Steph fills you in on a pretty major thing happening in her life. We unpack all the feelings around Toy Story 5 and discuss date nights - does leaving your baby hit differently the second time around?We get real about the juggle of having Ava and Larry (our dogs) and navigating life with both pets with kids. And according to science, what sound is actually better than a baby laughing?Thanks for listening!
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  Making Friends + Screen Time Guilt + Shower Caps 17.06.2026 31m

  On today's episode, we share our CupFull moments of the week which includes a serenade from Steph and a(nother) cry from Bex.Bex has changed her mind on making new friends in her 30s, especially local mum friends, and shares how the universe is trying to make it happen. Steph wants to flip the convo about screens, and instead of feeling guilty about giving your kids access to movies and TV, let's celebrate the imagination and music being introduced to them. Also, two questions: Yay or nay to shower caps at swimming lessons? And do you agree on Steph's take on TS's All Too Well, the ten minute version?Thanks to CupFull for another ep! Remember to make the most of our discount code, 'MumsTalking' at cupfull.co.nzIf you're enjoying the episodes, remember to do all the podcast things, like, follow, subscribe, ring the bell... Thank you! xoxo
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  Sharyn Casey Joins Us + Birth Trauma + Life After Radio 10.06.2026 1h 8m

  We're Steph and Bex. Two mums. Not experts. Yapping about our experiences in the hope you feel less alone.Please welcome to Mums Talking our very first guest... SHARYN CASEY!From lip kissing parents, to crying in a McDonalds drive-through - we go on an emotional rollercoaster with Shaz on this one. Sharyn very generously shares her experience of her life-threatening labour at only 29 weeks, with Covid lockdown to add to the stress. We discuss her birth trauma, her hero obstetrician, her battle wounds, her return to work, and the ONE thing she misses from working full-time in radio.Thank you Sharyn for sharing such a vulnerable and difficult part of yours and your family's life with us and our community of listeners.And in true Sharyn Casey form - she has us chuckling along the way. We hope you enjoy this episode!Once again, big thanks to Cup Full - ready-to-blend smoothie pouches. Use code 'MumsTalking' for 10% off at cupfull.co.nz
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  Primary School Bully + Knife Drawers + (More) Off Campus 03.06.2026 30m

  Toot toot! Bex and Steph are fully on the tangent train this episode.We kick things off with sharing our CupFull moments of the week - leg hugs and lounge forts.We chat catheters and that first wee after a C-section.Bex opens up about her experience being bullied at primary school and the worries that brings as a mum.Meanwhile, Steph shares her anxiety about toddlers finding the knives in the kitchen drawers.We wrap things up with another Off Campus chat - Steph has officially started watching and she has thoughts.Thanks again to CupFull for sponsoring this episode. Use code MumsTalking at checkout at cupfull.co.nz.