Mums Talking

We’re Bex and Steph, two mums who definitely aren’t experts but we love chatting about all things motherhood in the hope that sharing our experiences helps someone else feel a little less alone. This week we’re joined by the incredible Rebecca Annan. Bex’s bestie, super mum to Harper, owner of Physio Depot & the Pelvic Health Institute. TW: This week’s episode covers some really heavy topics, incl...

On this episode, Steph and Bex are back sharing their latest motherhood chaos - including addressing public hair with toddlers, Bex's Postie Plus full circle moment and our 35th birthday plans. We answer questions that came through on IG - @MumsTalkingPodcast - you can totally keep the questions coming in the DMs by the way! We talk undies, in-laws, hormones, parenting styles, and what we miss...

Thanks to our incredible sponsor CupFull - make the most of our discount code MumsTalking at cupfull.co.nz to get 10% off. On this episode, Steph fills you in on a pretty major thing happening in her life. We unpack all the feelings around Toy Story 5 and discuss date nights - does leaving your baby hit differently the second time around? We get real about the juggle of having Ava and Larry (our d...

On today's episode, we share our CupFull moments of the week which includes a serenade from Steph and a(nother) cry from Bex. Bex has changed her mind on making new friends in her 30s, especially local mum friends, and shares how the universe is trying to make it happen. Steph wants to flip the convo about screens, and instead of feeling guilty about giving your kids access to movies and TV, l...

We're Steph and Bex. Two mums. Not experts. Yapping about our experiences in the hope you feel less alone. Please welcome to Mums Talking our very first guest... SHARYN CASEY! From lip kissing parents, to crying in a McDonalds drive-through - we go on an emotional rollercoaster with Shaz on this one. Sharyn very generously shares her experience of her life-threatening labour at only 29 weeks,...

Toot toot! Bex and Steph are fully on the tangent train this episode. We kick things off with sharing our CupFull moments of the week - leg hugs and lounge forts. We chat catheters and that first wee after a C-section. Bex opens up about her experience being bullied at primary school and the worries that brings as a mum. Meanwhile, Steph shares her anxiety about toddlers finding the knives in the...

We want to start this week's episode off nice and positive so we're introducing a new segment - our CupFull Moment of the Week. Then, Steph shares some exciting bridesmaid news! And we reminisce back to Bex’s hens do and share some of the shenanigans that happened that night. From there, Bex breaks down what actually makes a great bridesmaid, with some very honest and practical advice. We...

This week we plan date nights for each other based on our love languages. And we unpack the quantity of Disney movies that feature parent deaths - it will shock you! Thanks again to our sponsor CupFull - ready-to-blend smoothies. Order at cupfull.co.nz and use 'MumsTalking' for 10% off. Remember to follow us on IG @MumsTalkingPodcast and @CupFull. NZ

In this episode, Steph and Bex share how they celebrated Mother's Day - including a very wholesome run-in with what might be the most generous mum ever... and embracing screens when necessary and not feeling guilty about it. We dive into Rihanna’s new mum-inspired tattoo (drawn by her kids)… and sorry Riri, it’s a no from us. Then, Bex opens up about her first postpartum intimate moment - shar...

In this episode, we’re talking menstrual cycles, Meryl Streep, mum guilt, and the mental load that comes with it all. Bex reveals what happened between her and a stranger in a public bathroom when her period made its postpartum return. Steph opens up about mum guilt and the pressure she puts on herself to be better in the kitchen. This week she attempted to cook… but her first effort was not warml...

In this episode, Bex gets emotional when she shares a beautiful moment with her son that made her realise something that no one tells you when you go from one child to two. Bex talks about cutting out dairy and why our own health so often ends up at the bottom of the list. We get into the beautiful side of hand-me-downs from friends and family, and some very creative listener suggestions for handl...

There’s a  lot  of poo chat in this one… apologies (kind of). But honestly, that’s the very real, very messy side of motherhood and postpartum life that no one talks about. From Bex’s suppository nightmare to Steph’s haemorrhoid struggles, we cover all things bum-related. Steph has officially entered the 'terrible twos' and we share the slightly creative ways we’re handling toddler tantrum...

This week, Steph takes us inside her family holiday to the Cook Islands, featuring a surprise hospital visit, a celebrity couple, and the most unhinged t-shirt slogan we’ve ever heard. A long-awaited confession finally comes out - what  actually  happened when Steph walked in on Bex’s husband in the shower? Plus, Bex opens up about postpartum sex, and we share the results from our IG poll on how l...

On this episode, we laugh, we cry, and things get a little bit snotty. Steph opens up about her boy moving up to the next room at kindy and the surprisingly emotional goodbye to his first teachers. It sparks a bigger conversation about being present and the little strategies we use to help our forgetful selves hold onto this precious time. We reflect on how motherhood has made us a little bit bori...

Hi! We're Bex and Steph. On the very first episode of  Mums Talking , we dive straight in - no holding back. We introduce ourselves, tackle the question of when it’s officially time to stop showering with your kids, and get into the story behind Bex’s viral video 👀 Plus, we have an honest chat about the ups and downs of living with big boobs. Our goal? To make you giggle, nod along, and feel seen...