LIVED

In this episode of LIVED, Maryanne and Tara share their personal experiences as step mums navigating the challenges and rewards of blended family life. We discuss the realities of step parenting, the lessons we’ve learned, and our practical do’s and don’ts for building strong family relationships. Whether you’re part of a blended family or supporting one, this honest conversation is for you.

This week we’re joined by Mat Steinwede for a powerful and honest conversation about addiction, recovery, resilience, and the lessons learned along the way. In this episode we dive into a topic that impacts so many people and families, and hear Mat’s insights, experiences, and perspective.

Ever walked away from a first date thinking, "Well, that's a story I'll be telling forever"? In this episode, Maryanne and Tara read real first date fail stories submitted by listeners. From awkward encounters and unexpected red flags to laugh out loud disasters, we're sharing the dating moments that didn't exactly lead to a second date. Whether you're currently...

In this episode Maryanne & Tara are keeping it completely unfiltered as they discuss the biggest icks in men, share their thoughts on being friends with exes, and reveal some of their most honest fears and phobias. Consider this your weekly dose of brutally honest girl talk.

In this episode, Tara shares a deeply personal reflection on her childhood and teenage years - growing up in an environment that wasn’t always easy, and the clarity she’s gained as an adult around what was missing. She opens up about how those experiences shaped her, the work she’s done around emotional regulation, and the parts of herself she’s had to rebuild. Now, as a parent, Tara speaks about...

In this deeply personal episode of LIVED, Maryanne Sayers steps out from behind the role many know her for - as a baby sleep consultant. For the first time publicly, Maryanne opens up about the story that led to the devastating loss of her husband, when their two children were still very young. Along the way, she reflects on the career pivot that took her from the corporate world to becoming a bab...

In this episode, we sit down with Taylah, a mum of quadruplets, to hear the incredible story behind her journey to motherhood. From her upbringing and love story with her husband Sean, to the emotional challenges of trying to conceive and navigating IVF, Taylah opens up with honesty and vulnerability. What followed was something she never could have imagined - falling pregnant with quadruplets. Ta...

In this episode of LIVED, we open up about IVF through two very different lenses - 19 years apart. Maryanne reflects on her experience, while Tara shares her recent, deeply personal journey to becoming a mum… the highs, the heartbreak, the decisions, and everything in between that led to the birth of her daughter. This conversation is raw. It’s honest. It’s real. If you’ve walked this path, are ab...

Welcome to the very first episode of LIVED with Maryanne Sayers and Tara Steinwede. In this introduction episode, we share a little about who we are, why we created this podcast, and what you can expect from the conversations ahead. LIVED is all about real stories, honest reflections, and the experiences that shape us. Life can be beautiful, messy, challenging and everything in between - and this...