Kelly McCarren and Kee Reece Searles
Eat Sleep Repeat
Hosted by Kelly McCarren and Kee Reece Searles, Eat Sleep Repeat is a weekly virtual mother’s group in your ears. It's a judgement and shame-free zone where Kel and Kee share their raw, honest, funny and relatable experience being first time mums, trying desperately to survive.
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Kelly McCarren and Kee Reece Searles
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Jun 25, 2026
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Episodes
Kee & Kelly’s 2025 Gift Guide: Making Christmas A Little Easier 02.12.2025 1:06:42
Kee is BACK in the studio, sliding straight back into her natural role…overthinking your Christmas list so you don’t have to. Christmas used to be a vibe. Now it’s a spreadsheet - four school Kris Kringles, seventeen nieces and nephews, and a partner who swears “I don’t need anything” (but absolutely does). In this episode of Eat Sleep Repeat , Kee and Ke...
What Happens When You’re The Preferred Parent 29.11.2025 50:56
Ever feel like your little one has a favourite? You're not alone! Parental preference is totally normal and super common, whether you’re basking in the glory of being the “chosen one” or dealing with the sting of being second pick. Kee and Kelly will share their personal experiences, feature stories from Sh*tters (or confessions from the chosen one, if you will), and provid...
Christmas Traditions We’re Obsessed With 25.11.2025 48:45
Christmas is here, the trees are up (way too early), and Kelly is already in festive pyjamas. This week, Kelly and Beth dive into all their favourite Christmas traditions - think book-a-day countdowns, sibling gift dates, op-shop presents, Santa sacks, Santa pancakes, Christmas lights, ham raffles and whether the Elf on the Shelf is worth the emotional toll. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED Starlight...
Never Say Never: How Parenting Humbled Us 21.11.2025 58:27
Remember all those things you swore you’d never do when you had kids? Well, we're taking a trip down memory lane and laughing about all our parenting promises that went out the window. From screen time rules to picky eating battles, we cover it all. Plus, we share some absolute crackers from our Sh*tters. And remember, in the end, we're all just doing our best and that's more than enough! &n...
Dear Millennials: Remember How Embarrassing The 90s Were? 18.11.2025 41:20
Millennials, gather round. This week on Eat Sleep Repeat , Kelly and Lize realise the kids have officially left us behind. When exactly did we become the adults who “just don’t get it”? And more importantly - did we forget just how cringe we were? From “talk to the hand,” fo’ shizzle, and calling absolutely everything gay (yikes), to marbles, mix CDs, MSN acrony...
The Dark Side of Postpartum: My Time in a Psych Ward 14.11.2025 1:00:16
Content Warning: This episode discusses themes that may be upsetting. We discuss postpartum depression and psychosis, suicidal ideation, overdose, severe mental health issues and disassociation. Listener discretion is advised. The postpartum period can be one of the most isolating and lonely times of someone's life. You've just grown and birthed an entire human, your hormones are all over the shop...
Help, My Kid Won’t Eat Anything! 11.11.2025 1:00:09
If your toddler currently survives on beige food, air and attitude - welcome, you’re among friends. Today Kelly and Beth are diving into one of the most universal parenting headaches: fussy eating. Before sharing their own chaotic mealtime stories, they call in someone who actually knows what they’re talking about: Dr Kyla, paediatric dietitian, mum of two, and bona fide feeding-...
The Toddler Tantrum Survival Guide 07.11.2025 53:57
We all know that little people have really big feelings, but believe it or not, their meltdowns are actually really healthy. In this episode, the incredible Gen Muir joins us. Gen is an obstetric social worker, parent educator and mum to four boys. She teaches us how to be the best possible parents for our children, with practical tips for surviving tantrums, meltdowns, and emotional outbursts. Le...
How To Raise Good Men (Starting With Our Boys) 04.11.2025 52:58
Raising boys sounds simple until you’re actually doing it. Kelly and Beth dive into the chaos, guilt and joy of shaping tiny humans into good men - from gender bias and “boy mum” cringe to why it’s okay to want softness in your sons. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED Everything Maggie Dent Dean Withers @itsdeann Payal Content Creator @payalforstyle HOSTS &...
This Is Why We Can't Be Mum Friends 28.10.2025 1:01:52
We all have parenting red flags, and today we’re comparing notes. From screen-time shamers to the “Bubs and Hubs” brigade (plus the beige flags we secretly love), we’re unpacking the habits that instantly tell you who your people are… and who you’ll quietly sidestep at the park. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED Wayward - Netflix HOSTS & PRODUCERS Kelly...
Is TV Turning My Kid Into A Jerk? 21.10.2025 39:15
If you’ve suddenly found your toddler sounding like a tiny British royal or throwing around phrases you swear you didn’t teach them - it might be time to have a look at what’s happening on the screen. This week, Lize Ratliff jumps back in the co-host chair (29 weeks pregnant and powered by caffeine, pelvic physio and Miss Rachel) to talk kids’ TV - the wholesome, the chaoti...
Help, My Husband Parents Like A Boomer 14.10.2025 58:08
What do you do when your husband suddenly wants to “show you” how to give him a better blow job… after 19 years of marriage? Yep, we’re starting there. This month’s Agony Aunt episode is pure chaos in the best way - from jaw-drop sex dilemmas to grandparents who won’t follow your parenting rules. Beth and Kelly dive into your wildest listener questions - includ...
Why Won’t They Poo On The Toilet? 07.10.2025 36:16
Wees? No worries. Poos? A full-blown battlefield. This week Kelly and Beth tackle the most maddening stage of toilet training - when your kid will happily wee like a champ but flat-out refuses to poo on the toilet. From bribery boxes gathering dust, to toddlers demanding privacy in their nappies, to constipation chaos that turns the whole house upside down—this is the side of parenting that...
Parenting Horror Stories You’ll Be Glad Aren’t Yours 30.09.2025 40:56
Meet Beth Stanford Brown, mum of four boys, master of chaos and unfiltered humour, and your brand-new co-pilot while Kee takes a well-earned break. Beth kicks things off by laying out her most outrageous parenting disasters - from a Taronga Zoo poo apocalypse to the day she thought she’d lost her son. Basically, every moment you’ve prayed wouldn’t happen to you… happened t...
Sleep Train My 6-Month-Old With Me 23.09.2025 52:16
Eleven wake-ups a night. Zero brain cells left. Kee hit rock bottom and called in a Mothercraft nurse, then spent seven days turning the chaos around. From moving Suki into her cot to ditching late-night feeds, she shares the tiny tweaks that changed everything (and gave her back her sanity). LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED Mothercraft for Babies Twiddl Curl & Hydrate Detangler Spray Nood...
I Had A Baby And Quit My Dream Job 16.09.2025 50:19
What happens when you finally land your dream job…and then realise it no longer fits the life you want? Lize Ratliff spent a decade at Mamamia and rose to Head of Podcasts, but when motherhood arrived she felt the pull of something different. In this candid chat with Kelly and Kee, Lize shares why she left Sydney, swapped a high-pressure career for Newcastle’s slower pace, and went ba...
Tales Of Unhinged In-Laws 09.09.2025 50:21
Unhinged in-laws - we’ve all heard the stories, and today Kee and Kelly dive right into the wildest of them. From meddling mothers-in-law to outrageous brother-in-law behaviour, the shitters have delivered some truly jaw-dropping submissions - plus a few “too-cooked-to-be-true” tales. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED Upsy Booster Seats - Shitters! The sale is over because ofc...
Would This Be A Dealbreaker? We Disagree 02.09.2025 55:55
What’s your absolute dealbreaker - the one thing that makes you instantly ick and rethink everything? This week’s Drunk Aunt episode is overflowing with red flags, rogue confessions, and the kind of messy dilemmas you’d only ever admit to your closest mates (or, you know, us). From surviving threenagers and partners who vape “but swear it’s not smoking,” to the...
Kee's Mothers Group Love Story 26.08.2025 1:09:09
Every parent remembers those blurry, messy, beautiful early days of motherhood - but finding someone who gets it? That’s life-changing. In this episode, Kee invites her Mother’s Group bestie, Bec, onto the pod to spill on how their friendship became the ultimate survival tool for first-time mums. From sleep training to laughing through the chaos of toddler tantrums, this is a love stor...
What Happened To Privacy? 19.08.2025 40:26
Would you let your partner track your every move? Some call it love. Others call it a walking red flag. And when it comes to kids? That’s where things get really complicated. This week on Eat Sleep Repeat , we’re unpacking the modern minefield of location sharing - and asking, is it safety, control, or just another thing tech has made way too hard? LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED...
The Secret To Kelly’s Weight Loss 12.08.2025 42:19
What’s the secret to Kelly’s weight loss? Spoiler: it’s not what you think. In this episode, Kelly finally addresses the curiosity around her smaller frame - from cutting back on booze to navigating stress, grief and the messy realities of life - and why we all need to think twice before commenting on someone’s body. If you want to skip the body chat and jump straight to ou...
The Baby Names We Didn’t Use 05.08.2025 44:31
Ever had a sticker book with your dream baby name on the cover… just in case? In this week’s juicy Q&A ep, we’re answering your brilliant questions - from how Kee ended up with her beloved dog Al, to the baby names Kelly secretly planned (yes, complete with pre-bought outfits and a monogrammed book). We’re talking sundowners, quitting jobs, friendship boundaries, and h...
One & Done: Meet Grace 29.07.2025 1:09:02
What does life actually look like six weeks into new motherhood? Grace Rouvray - actor, producer, celebrant, and now first-time mum - joins Kee and Kelly from the thick of the newborn trenches to share her raw and honest experience. From months of relentless nausea to a birth that went nothing like the plan, Grace opens up about the physical toll, the identity shift, the joy, and the grief that al...
The Billionaires Can Get In The Bin 22.07.2025 37:27
What’s the point of skipping a plastic straw if Bezos is throwing a foam party on a $500M yacht? Kelly sets off a fiery chat about billionaire greed, climate hypocrisy, and the exhausting pressure on regular people to save the planet - one soggy paper straw at a time. With Jeff Bezos' wedding as the jumping-off point (and yes, Oprah was there), the girls unpack the absurdity of wealth worshi...
Can We Ever Really Trust Someone? 15.07.2025 46:56
Can we ever really trust anyone with our kids? Kee unpacks the gut-wrenching reality of returning to work, finding childcare, and the overwhelming fear stirred up by recent headlines. From mum guilt to body safety chats with toddlers, it’s raw, real and a reminder you’re not alone. Plus, Kelly’s on the hunt for someone to sell her designer cast-offs - entrepreneurial girlies, tak...
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