Suddenly 30 (something*)

Welcome back to Suddenly 30 Something — the podcast for women navigating their 30s, motherhood, identity shifts, relationships, and the emotional rollercoaster no one properly prepares you for. Hosted by Alysse & Lucy, we dive into honest, unfiltered conversations about parenting, mental load, postpartum experiences, fertility, and the messy reality of modern motherhood — with plenty of laughs...

Welcome back to another chaotic, cosy, laugh‑til‑you‑snort episode of Suddenly 30 Something — the podcast where two thirty‑something women (Alysse & Lucy) unpack life, motherhood, identity, mental load, and all the messy bits in between… with a margarita always on standby. This week, we dive deep into a topic that hits every recovering good girl right in the chest: 👉 People pleasing. Why we d...

Default parenting is real — and exhausting. In this episode of Suddenly 30 Something , we unpack the mental load, invisible labour, and how to rebalance parenting without losing your mind (or your relationship). Default parenting — you know... where you somehow became the CEO of literally everything child-related without a formal job offer. From remembering library day and packing snacks to knowin...

If Part 1 was the “omg same”… this is the “okay but what do we do about it?” There was sooo much to unpack in our sex chat, this is part 2 (go back and listen to part 1!!)  In Part 2 of this very real, slightly unhinged, and way too relatable conversation, Alysse and Lucy go even deeper into what’s actually going on when your sex life changes after kids. Because spoiler: 👉 it’s not just about lib...

Let’s be honest… sex after kids hits different 😅 In this very real, slightly chaotic, and wildly relatable episode of Suddenly 30 Something , Alysse and Lucy are talking about the thing everyone is thinking about but not actually saying out loud: What the hell happens to your sex life after kids? From spontaneous, carefree intimacy… to scheduling it between Bluey episodes and bedtime battles — we...

In this episode, we’re turning the spotlight onto Alysse — because after last week’s deep dive into Lucy, it’s only fair we get the full story on the other half of the mic. This is Alysse, beyond the quick chats and surface-level moments. We unpack who she is at her core, how she became the woman, mum and partner she is today, and the experiences that have shaped her — the good, the messy, and eve...

In this episode, we’re doing a proper deep dive into Lucy — beyond the quick intros and surface-level chats. This is the real story. We talk about who Lucy is at her core, how she became the woman, mum and partner she is today, and the parts of her life that have shaped her the most (the good, the messy, and everything in between). Because if you’ve ever felt like you’re still figuring yourself ou...

In this deeply personal episode of Suddenly 30 Something , Alysse and Lucy open up about their IVF journeys — the reality, the heartbreak, the hope and everything in between. Just a head up there are lots of tears in this episode. Not as light hearted as our regular chats.  This is a long, raw and honest conversation unpacking both of their fertility experiences. From the moment you realise concei...

Yuuup....When Motherhood gets too much Motherhood can be beautiful, fulfilling… and sometimes completely f *#king overwhelming. In this episode of Suddenly 30 Something , Alysse and Lucy have a raw and honest conversation about the moments when the pressure of motherhood, finances, mental load and daily responsibilities all collide. After experiencing an anxiety attack the night before recording,...

Hang onto your hats… the number of tangents we go on, it’s like a roller coaster. In late 2025 we hit record and officially launched Suddenly 30 Something — a podcast for women navigating their 30s, motherhood, marriage, identity shifts and “what the hell are we doing?” moments. Episode 1 is your full origin story of who we are and how the poddy came to be. Enjoy the ride! We cover: • who we are +...