Darling, Shine!

Chlo and Ell catch up and pull back the curtains of Darling Shine to spill it all - the scrappy home brand beginnings, the wild learning curves, the moments they totally stuffed up, and how they turned a passion project into a full-blown brand. LINKS Join the Darling Shine facebook community:  @darlingshinecommunity Sign up for the newsletter and first access to merch drops: darlingshine.com...

A couple of months ago, Ellidy sat down with Billy — a spritely 103-year-old WWII veteran. Sharp as a tack and full of stories, Billy lived through things most of us can’t even imagine, from his plane being shot down to the brutal conditions he endured as a prisoner of war. Sadly, Billy passed away recently. We wanted to honour his story and share it far and wide. LINKS Join the Darlin...

It's a double header of the best variety! Chloe drops in for a quick life update, and Ellidy asks her Greek Goddess mother, Karen, all your questions. LINKS Pre-Order Chloe's book here: bit.ly/chloesbook Grab a bottle of Ellidy's body oil from Rich Glen here:  richglenoliveoil.com/products/body-oil-ellidy Or get your refillable pouch here: richglenoliveoil.com/products/body-oil-ellidy-pouch E...

Ellidy continues to answer all your questions... more of the mundane, the deep, and the little bit unhinged. Expect to hear about: What being intimate was like the first time after losing Chump Ellidy's most unhinged beauty and health hacks Stories from the 'dating jungle' Here's a list of the skin treatments Ellidy mentions in the episode: EFA tablets from Bo' Aesthetics for skin plumpness and gl...

Ellidy answer all the listener questions... the mundane, the deep, and the little bit unhinged. Expect to hear about: The ins and outs of Ellidy's dating life How grief looks 5 years on Will she be living in the Fishers GC development? And, do people use her to get into Fisher shows? LINKS Join the Darling Shine facebook community:  @darlingshinecommunity Sign up for the newsletter and first...

Welcome to the very first Nap Chats!   Dropping the first Friday of every month, you can expect a short, sharp bonus 15 mins episode (if Chloe can keep Ellidy to task and on time) of raw, unfiltered convos between besties about the realities of motherhood.  In this hilarious debut ep, Chloe and Ellidy spill the milk on all things boobies... breastfeeding, pu...

It's a mixed bag episode! Ellidy’s flying solo for a little life catch-up... reflecting on the wild ride of the live tour selling out, settling back into post-travel life, how much she missed Minnie Moo, and reflects on how she's feeling on the eve of Chumpy's 5 year anniversary. Then, we’re joined by Nat, who shares her experience growing up around emotional abuse and the long lasting...

It's time! Yay!!! Chloe is officially back behind the mic for the rest of the year. Hear all about what Chloe's return to the pod looks like, what they've both been up to, everything tour related, Bobbi's 1st birthday and more! LINKS All the details for the Darling, Shine! Unspoken Tour: bit.ly/unspokentour Direct link to grab Melbourne tickets: https://bit.ly/unspokenmelb Direct link to get your...

Ellidy dials in from literally the wild... somewhere between the safari park and a departure gate in South Africa. She’s joined by bestie, pro surfer and all-round legend Laura Enever, as they wind down post their run, in the Big 5 Marathon, supporting Carrie Bickmore’s brain cancer charity, Carrie's Beanies for Brain Cancer (CB4BC). A bunch of brave running straight through the heart...

A family friend of a family friend (and long time pen pal of Ellidy) Brooke, shares her shocking story. First, she loses her husband Joel to a long rollercoaster ride of brain cancer, and then, whilst still grieving his loss, Brooke discovers a strange lump on their baby daughter. LINKS Follow Brooke on instagram: @brookebretherton Throw a few dollars to support Ellidy's upcoming marathon: cb4bc.g...

Bradley J Dryburgh has cystic fibrosis—a genetic condition that’s shaped every part of his life, from his health, to how he saw himself, and whether he believed he was worthy of love. In this ep, Ellidy goes deep on what it’s like to grow up with a chronic illness, how he met the woman who changed everything, and why he started writing his own eulogy. Be ready to come away with a...

Ellidy heads to Lennox Head for a fun family night in with friend, and Fae Swim CEO, Bianca Bennetts. They chat about the humble beginnings of this bikini empire, the importance of taking risks, staying true to one's brand, the rollercoaster that is running a business around your family, and the juggle of balancing work and fun. LINKS Follow Bianca Bennetts on instagram: @biancabennetts_ Follow Fa...

Greek Goddess Karen joins Ellidy from Yarrawonga for a life update and BTS of the Rich Glen Olive Oil experience. Then Ellidy and Minnie hit up Melbourne for a few days and catch up with Carrie Bickmore to chat about their new friendship and the upcoming Carrie's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer fundraising marathon. Links: Throw a few dollars to support Ellidy's upcoming marathon: cb4bc.grassrootz.com/big-...

Kate is back with Ellidy to share the remainder of this heartbreaking and equally heartwarming story of loss and love. After Rick's death, and the birth of their beautiful daughter, Kate connects with an old friend who lost his wife to cancer. It's the happy ending they've all been waiting for. LINKS Join the Darling Shine facebook community: @darlingshinecommunity Sign up for the newsletter and f...

Ellidy is joined by a fellow widow, listener and now friend, Kate, who lost her partner a few years before Chumpy passed. Kate's husband Rick died in a farming accident, and shockingly (but what a blessing) found out she was pregnant the following day! They chat about love, loss, and dating as a single Mum. LINKS Join the Darling Shine facebook community: @darlingshinecomm...

Bestie, and big wave surfing champ, Laura Enever joins Ell to chat about their (lack of) training for the upcoming brain cancer research fundraising marathon. But, in true ADHD style, the also cover: The imposter syndrome that has plagued Laura throughout her surfing career Her recent hectic (and potentially career ending) leg injury Her weddings (because who can stop at just o...

Chloe is back for more of your questions. How lucky are we!?! She gives us an update on the book (and what it's bringing up for her), they chat about their contrasting parenting styles, and there's some teary moments of reflection. Get the Kleenex ready and prepare yourself for some heartwarming moments.  LINKS The nightlight everyone keeps asking about: fravita.com Join the Darling Shine fac...

Chloe's back in the hot seat, answering all (okay, not all... but she'll be back for more) questions, including - but not limited to - how she's feeling, what's new with gorgeous Bobbi girl, what she's been up to, and what exciting things are keeping her a busy, busy girl. LINKS Listen to Chloe's Birthing Suite playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09gGwtYRfUCkIDvyd...

First up Ellidy chats with Hannah Sugerman on their Junee glamping experience and day at the Chocolate Factory. Next, Ellidy's hilarious friend, Della Muscat (lawyer by day, aspiring comedian by night, Mum and wearer of many hats) shares how she uses humour as a coping mechanism for life's big challenges. LINKS Follow Della on instagram: @della.j.m Listen to Hannah's previous chat about surviving...

Chloe is back where we love to see her (next to Ellidy with a mic in hand) to dish the dirt on their 3 weeks in Bali as the Clicker family.  RECOMMENDATIONS FISHERS SHOW VENUE: Survaya: savaya.com FOOD & DRINK: Tabu (Mexican Japanese fushion):  tabubali.com Mason (Bar & Grill): masonbali.com Ulu Artisan (Artisan bakery and Cafe): instagram.com/artisan.bali Mana (at Uluwatu Surf V...

This is part 2 of a 2 part episode. Steph has made it through the first night, lost at sea in Indonesia, and while the storm has passed there's still so many unbelievable challenges that lie between them and their eventual rescue. Make sure you've listened to the previous ep and strap yourself in for a wild ride. LINKS Follow Steph Weisse on Instagram: @stephweisse Listen to Elliot Foote's story h...

On August 13th 2023, Steph was on a surf trip with friends to celebrate her boyfriends 30th birthday. On a small wooden speedboat, they left the island of Nias for Pingang in the Banyaks. As Steph dangled her hands in the calm water thinking of the hammocks, cocktails and surf sessions in her near future, they could see a storm brewing in the dista...

We see Darlings are friends we haven't met yet, except for those we have! In this episode Ellidy is joined by a long time listener turned friend, Liah. And boy, does Liah have some big questions for Ell!?! In this episode, Ellidy answers whether she is single, or has she met anyone she really likes yet? What is she looking for in love? And is she even open to moving on? You'll find out all this an...

The Gold Coast man of the moment, Nicka, joins Ellidy beachfront to give us the daily surf report, unpacks some wild stories from Ellidy's childhood, and checks the temperature on El's rollercoaster journey of grief. LINKS Follow Nicka for his hilarious daily surf reports on instagram: @nicka35 Join the Darling Shine facebook community: @darlingshinecommunity Sign up for the newsletter and first a...

Chloe's little sis, and Ellidy's housemate, Soph gets roped in for an update on Olivia's wedding. Then friend, and photographer, Alex Marks drops by for an eye opening chat about his secondary fertility issues due to the VERY common, but rarely heard about, varicocele veins. Share this episode with your partners and male friends! If you loved this episode and want to learn more about sperm health,...