In The Genes

Grace is off to Europe again (drink) so we wrap the season early with a summary of the year both personally and in the pod. WARNING: The fight drought has been broken so the mood is a little tense. But at least Grace hasn't had a stroke. Thanks for everything this year Genies.

The conversation we've been waiting to have since Grace opened up last year about how she has struggled with accepting her body. Bec shares how her generation was conditioned around weight and the mistakes she's made as a mother of daughters. Plus Grace has some important advice for how to speak to your kids about their bodies.

Bec and Grace take you with them on the return journey from their roadtrip to the family farm, where it quickly becomes obvious these two are not cut out for country living.

Between Grace's self-diagnosed heatstroke and Bec's perimenopausal brain fog this episode has too many tangents to attempt to summarise. 

Strap in as this episode veers wildly from childhood nostalgia, laser hair removal, online misogyny, sweating and windscreen wipers to the etiquette of event snacking.

We're back from our break during which Bec has done nothing but celebrate her 50th. She explains why she's decided to make this milestone a special one and why she fears becoming invisible. Plus Grace has suffered another uni setback.

Bec's attempt to praise Grace for her empathy deteriorates into an episode of sheer sadness. Apologies for leaving you like this for our mid-year break!

In Part II of our chat with Bel Gray, she shares, for the first time, some deeply personal insights into raising neurodivergent children. Her experience with the education system has inspired her to develop an AI system to help, prompting us to explore the pros and cons of AI.

Our special guest is Bel Gray, our Head Genie. In the first of two special episodes we spend with her, Bel shares insights into life with her husband, Port Adelaide superstar Robbie. Plus we unpack the Grand Final for Swifties, Taylor's Wedding.

The Dilemma is back! It prompts Bec and Grace to share their most embarrassing period stories. Trigger warning if you're squeamish. Plus Bec has a selfish beef with Voicemails for Isabelle. To find out more about period poverty in SA visit  kickstartforkids.com.au

Bec fears her clubbing days are over after her unfortunate behaviour at a bar over the weekend. Then she gets grilled on what lies ahead for Grace's future. Plus it's Grace's turn to quiz her mother on current pop culture. 

Given Grace's love of Quiz Nights, Bec tries to engage her with an 80s Quiz with varying degrees of success. You'll have to sit through Grace's beef over Bec giving away one of her favourite pieces of clothing first. Plus Grace's ode to Dua Lipa. Show sponsor: The Upcycled Upholsterer 

How would you describe yourself if you couldn't mention your job or professional achievements? After reading Ben Crowe's Where the Light Gets In, Bec and Grace undertake this assignment and urge you to do the same. Show sponsor: The Upcycled Upholsterer

Bec reveals her new side hustle. A smutty Mum Fail leads us into the Off Campus phenomenon, can real life men measure up? Plus we address the social media backlash we copped from the Manosphere.

Our guest is award-winning South Australian journalist Lauren Novak who joins us to talk about mum rage after writing Meltdown, a book on the subject. She tells us where the anger comes from and how to address it as Bec and Grace share how it presents itself in their relationship. Visit  laurennovak.com.au  to order the book and download some key tips.

It's Grace's turn for tears as she's left exhausted by her uni placements. The Korean mascara that almost derailed the live podcast record. And we return to the old debate of who should pay on a date. Also, FYI, Bec was wrong about the potato famine. Show sponsors HollyDay Travel  Livin Podcast 

This episode was recorded in front of our first live audience at the Myer Centre Adelaide on Mother's Day. It contains our story so far and a Q&A segment. Thanks to everyone who came along!

We're back baby! There's a lot to catch up on after Grace threw a party while Bec was on her first cruise. Turns out their perception of a tame party is quite different. Grace reveals something she's been hiding for a couple of weeks. And please come along to the first In the Genes live podcast recording at the Myer Centre on Mother's Day! Episode sponsors HollyDay Travel  Livin Po...

Bec and Grace discuss what shapes childhood memories. Bec asks whether there's too much pressure on parents to create the perfect childhood at the expense of their own lives and Grace reveals her formative memories.

Grace opens up about the end of her Situationship... the one Psychic Fotini warned her about! And Bec accidentally comes up with an awkward nickname for a potential new addition to the family.

Bec loses her mind meeting one of the family's musical heroes. We share some awkward faux pas before Bec reveals one of her worst social mistakes ever, sorry if it corrupts innocent minds. And Grace wonders whether being a Party Girl is frowned upon by wellness culture?

Grace and Bec discuss International Women's Day, including whether MAFS should provide a platform for misogyny. Somehow Bunnings sausage sizzles and foot pics feature.

PSA: Skip the first 12 minutes or so if you’re triggered by bickering, as tensions are high this week. Grace has had a setback at Uni which raises questions about whether school adequately prepares you for life decisions.

PSA: Don't listen to this one while you're eating. Story Time with Bec goes down the toilet and the episode never really recovers. Add two camera tripod collapses and a musical interruption and it's the most chaotic yet. On the only serious note, if you want to find out more about how you can help fight Period Poverty visit  kickstartforkids.com.au

Bec has some notes on Grace’s bad habits, but she’s beaten to the punch by a stunt Grace prepared earlier. Bec’s perimenopausal brain fog sees her struggle with word-finding.