Making Up As We Go

In this episode of Making Up As We Go , Elanna and Paddy are joined by their close friends Sarah and Paul Grant for a relaxed, funny and honest conversation about marriage, parenting, friendship and keeping your relationship strong in the middle of everyday chaos. From how Sarah and Paul met, to raising three kids, navigating conflict, prioritising date nights, and learning how to communicate well...

What started as a university sign-up 15 years ago just became a reality—this week, we’re talking through the surprise of becoming a bone marrow match. Between the "phlebotomist vs. lobotomy" confusion and our (very) different takes on pain tolerance, we’re diving into the media that keeps us sane. From the "psychology" of why women love true crime to the shows we’ve binged, bin...

We’re coming to you live (and in our PJs) from a hotel bed in Copenhagen! In this episode, we’re sharing why we’ve officially decided to ditch the video and stick to audio-only for the time being. We’re breaking down the ultimate birthday trip to Denmark, including: The Great Storage Crisis: Why our hard drives forced us into a "radio-only" era. Biking the City: Dodging intersections at...

In this heartfelt and hilariously unscripted episode, Patrick sits down with the woman who (allegedly) is never wrong: his mum, Jane. Timed just ahead of Mother’s Day, Jane opens up about her journey—from growing up as one of seven in a tight-knit family in Ballycastle to navigating the profound challenges of the Northern Ireland Troubles. She shares the moving story of her brother Robert and how...

We’re back! After two weeks in the Florida sun, we’re back in a rainy Northern Ireland, catching you up on our family holiday and how we survived a transatlantic flight with three kids. ✈️In this episode, we talk about the "four-episode drop-off" stat and why we’re determined to keep this podcast moving. We dive into our Florida highlights (including why we chose Legoland over Disney thi...

In this episode, Elanna returns from a "voice-losing" trip to London with Olive to see Matilda , sparking a conversation about the magic of the West End and why Paddy thinks he’s "too bro" for the theater. We dive into our upcoming family trip to Florida, sharing our (lack of) strategy for a long flight with three kids. Paddy gets vulnerable about his biggest life decision: lea...

Welcome back to Making Up as we Go! In today’s episode, the tables have turned. Paddy is in the driver’s seat with a list of "quickfire" questions designed to catch Elanna off guard. From the traumatic tale of a "palm-sized" spider almost moving into Elanna’s mouth to the logic behind being a 6'5" little spoon, we’re covering it all. But it’s not just laughs—we’re divi...

Paddy and Elanna discuss the realities of work-life balance, the nostalgia of 90s cereal toys, and the differences between growing up in Canada vs. the UK. They also dive into a serious conversation about the pros and cons of homeschooling and why they’ve chosen a different path for their kids. Stay tuned for their weekly "Pearls of Wisdom".

In the first episode of Making Up As We Go, Paddy & Elanna answer '7 Questions to Ask Your Partner', share some secrets no one else would know and introduce you to 'Pearls of Wisdom'.