Absolutely Not, Sis!

Furbies, Dunkaroos, Lip Smackers, S Club 7, Polly Pocket, Body Glitter, Dolly Magazine, Hey Arnold and Jelly Shoes...These iconic things could only mean one thing...90'S BABY! Stick around for a nostalgic chat about the best bits of the 90s and early 2000s. So many sing-a-longs and vibes throughout this ep! Please tell Courtz you remember Zombini's and Treasure Maths Storm cause she will loose it...

Guys, are you kidding me...The queen of raw, vegan and refined sugar free goodies is joining us today! Eden from Garden of Eden is here to share her amazing story from winning My Kiitchen Rules in 2018 to opening her incredible takeaway treats bar. From raw slices, to Laura's absolute favourite smoothie bowls, this gal is one talented wahine! At only 25 years old, Eden has achieved so much in her...

Trick or treat pals! Last week we celebrated Halloween so what better way to get in the spooky spirit, than to draw up awful dreams and nightmares we have experienced to really help us sleeptonight (big rag-rets on the scary content). We do however start the episode with some dreamy reflection on Laura's amazing weekend retreat with Em K, and a wee sob story about Courtney getting sick over the we...

Last week we had an amazing and raw discussion with Sarah about the loss of her beautiful baby at 4 weeks old. We navigated her fertility journey and then the devistating and fast decline of her babies health. Today, we continue our discussion with Sarah, and move into the chapter that follows. Where to next? How does someone move on from losing a child? Sarah talks us through the funeral, and wee...

Part One: Sarah Oliver is the creator of Amalie's Room, a business specialising in handmade accessories and gifts. Sarah created this instagram page in memory of her beautiful daughter who she sadly lost at 4 weeks old. In this epsisode, we speak to Sarah about her journey with infant loss, grief, infertiltiy and motherhood. Shes a wife, a daughter, a natural creative and most importantly, a mumma...

Hello, hello our beautiful friends! This weeks episode, we check in with Laura after her wisdom teeth removal and see if shes thriving...Or barely surviving! Courtz shares her positive-polly vibes about enjoying the slower pace of the school holidays and the absolute delight it is negotiating with a toddler. We catch up on the latest series and movies we have binged, so if you need a recommendatio...

The girl gang is back! Laurz and Courtz enjoy an OG ep with just the two of them discussing the societal expectations they face and the pressure to hit the 'milestones' of life. We chat about the paths we have taken and the places we have ended and whether it was where we expected ourselves to be. We cover the awkward chats you find yourself (when's the baby, when are you getting married, why have...

She's baaaack! We couldn't get enough of our makeup queen so we asked Gabrielle Houghton back to have the ultimate girly chat! We cover all things beauty, skin care, the best brands, and of course the makeup do's and don't we didn’t even know about! Gabby does a mini personal shopping analysis on Laura (the rookie) and runs us through what she would do with a personal shopping clie...

Gals and Pals, we are so pumped to bring you Gabrielle Houghton! Professional make-up artist and educator with over 9+ years industry experience, this boss babe is every girls dream artist. Gabrielle's work has been featured in magazines from Remix and Fashion Quarterly and events such as NZ Fashion Week and Germany's Next Top Model! Her self-titled business is not only weddings and special occasi...

You spoke, we listened!!! We are so thrilled to bring you the one and only, Matilda Green! She won our hearts over in The Bachelor Season 1  and since then, has shared her journey online from fashion and fitness to marriage and now motherhood! Matilda is also TV Personality,  Podcast Host, Brand Ambassador and Published Author of two best selling books. Matilda’s done it all, from her Lo...

First home buying? Wanting to invest? Scrolling million dollar properties that are WAY out of your budget? Well friends, we have the episode for you! This week we are joined by our sponsor, Fraser Kilgour from Lugtons Real Estate. An ex high school teacher, loving husband and father to two wee ones,  Fraser is in the know to all walks of the journey before turning 30. In this episode, Fraser...

We are so excited to introduce our first guest for Season Two, Jade! With a growing instagram following, Jade has made her mark online by sharing all things from fashion and styling to sustainability and book reviews! Jade shares personal styling tips and creates daily outfit inspo which is an absolutely YES from us! We live for her fashion reels, collaborations, and all round good vibes. In this...

It's coming up to Courtney's dads birthday so we revisit our favourite topic...Grief. Laurz and I discuss how we feel when special dates related to our parents arise - and the things we do to cope on those days. We debunk the '5 stages of grief' model and chat about the different parts of the journey we are on. It's our first remote call (thanks to covid), but we bloody made it...

Season 2 is here and we are back to chat your perfectly shaped earholes off! We won't lie...We missed you all way too much and we are so excited to be back every week, speaking our truth, bringing the absolute cracking convos, and sharing our highs and lows with you all. This season we have some exciting guests lined up, but for our first ep back it's just good old Laurz and Courtz catching up on...

It is the Season One wrap up honeys…Can you believe it? We wanted to end all the fun, and premium yarns with a good old listener Q+A. The gals answer some of the ANS listeners burning questions and completely rational ‘Absolutely Nots’. This episode is sure to give you some giggles and some great throw back 90’s hits to go and add to a Spotify playlist! It’s important to note, this episode touches...

This week, Louise Wallace (girl, who?) got the gals blood boiling with her interesting opinions on ‘fat’ people. The gals ‘weigh’ in on the chat and share their thoughts about her statement. In this episode, Laura and Courtney share their self love journey and discuss how the media and life experiences have impacted their thoughts and feelings on their own bodies.

Today the gals open up about their thoughts and feelings on spirituality. If you have listened to the poddy before, you will know that the gals sit at different ends of the spirituality spectrum! Laura and Courtney speak about their own beliefs and their connection to their spirituality, and how those beliefs and thoughts have changed since loosing a parent. Enjoy! x

Today the gals chat turning 30 (eeek!), and the pressure of societal expectations. Courtney is married, owns a home and has a gorgeous son. Laura has travelled the world, worked abroad in her dream job and made amazing memories with friends from around the globe. The girls discuss their pathways and how they have differed, and the importance of being true to you and not comparing your experience t...

In todays episode, Laura and Courtney do a deep dive into things that really rub them up the wrong way (spoiler alert, there's a lot) and discuss some of their personal pet peeves. From loud chewers, to mall dawdlers…The gals let loose! They explore some things that even go as far as to give them the full on 'ICK' and finish off with an absolutely banging game of ’shoot, shag, marry’.

Have you ever been told you are too loud, too much, or too quiet? Today, Laura and Courts dive into the comments that people have made about their personalities throughout the years that have made them think negatively about themselves and discuss turning those negatives into strengths. The gals share their experiences taking different personality tests and what the tests had to say about them. An...

In this episode Laura and Courtney get real and raw regarding their mental health. They discuss their personal journeys with their mental health - through childhood, early adulthood, post birth and grief. The gals tell their stories openly, and hope that as you listen, you feel less alone in your experiences in your own mental health journey. This episode includes discussions around depression, an...

Ever wondered if it was just you that would pretend you were in a music video when you were driving in the car? In this episode, Laura and Courtney answer some fun questions to get to know each other better and expose their fashion faux pas along the way. The gals share the important facts - like their go to Maccy D's order and answer a listeners question on grief.

Todays episode is all about friendships! Laura and Courtney discuss the incredible friendships they have made throughout their life, from the day one high school besties, to the friendships that blossom in adulthood. They discuss the frustration behind the phrase "come if you want" and the difficulty of letting go of friends that no longer serve you. Stick around for the weekly game of "Absolutely...

In todays episode, Laura and Courtney share their experiences with grief. The gals dive into the moments they lost a a parent, what they did, how they coped, and the way it changed their lives. Grab the tissues, get comfy and enjoy pals.

Debuting the very first episode of Absolutely not, Sis! Laura and Courtney introduce themselves and do a (not so) brief run through of their life and friendship so far. The gals play a game of 'Absolutely/Absolutely Not' to see what trends, fads and foods they can get behind. Enjoy gals and pals - we are so glad to have you here!