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In this episode of Untidy Hannah goes rogue with Matty away on maternity leave. She’s riffled through the treasure trove of unreleased recordings and liberated some golden nuggies. These were the outtakes that should have been intakes ... Brace yourself for Matty’s nose woes, her most awkward gig ever, TMI period chat, Hannah’s horrifying dinnertime confessions, and even more horrifying dating sto...

In this episode of Untidy, we talk to Dr Joshua W. Pate, a pain scientist, children’s book author, clinician and educator from Sydney, Australia. We talk about the neuroscience of how our brains process pain, what influences our children’s experience of pain, how understanding more about the science of pain can empower us as we parent our children through spontaneous painful events like accidents,...

Find out how the midwife knew the moment Matty's baby was close ... Untidy is made for you – the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess we call parenthood! Follow the show and DM us on Instagram  @untidypodcast  or email  hello@untidypodcast.com . Your stories and ideas to help us shape the show! Find us online at  Untidy podcast . Find Matilda at  @matootles  and get your copy of  Th...

In this episode of Untidy Hannah and Matty discuss December birthdays, Hannah reflects on the results of doing no dating in NO-vember, reveals that she’s the dirty neighbour, and delivers on the latest Code Brown incident. Matty shares her Christmas tree shame and its aspirations for being sent to the rainbow forest in the new year. The unbridled fawning over baby Penelope continues ... Thanks for...

Breaking news! Penelope Green, our first Untidy baby has finally arrived! In this episode of Untidy, Matty introduces 4-day-old, Penelope, and gives us all the details of her home birth, including a rousing performance of the noises she made during labour ... We take a deep-dive into this positive, empowering birth journey from timelines to techniques to logistics and finally, the cup of tea Matil...

In this episode of Untidy, we talk to Emily Hanlon @theplayfulpsychologist, a child & adolescent clinical psychologist who is all about rethinking our approach to emotions. Emily takes a practical and accessible approach to her work and generously shares her wisdom and humour to her audience online. In this conversation, we wanted to ask every aspect of the age-old parenting questions ... whic...

Hannah’s given up dating for DIY and decided to make it a NO-vember challenge. She’s taken an axe to her dating apps and is setting new boundaries through the power of saying, ‘NO’. Untidy is made for you – the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess we call parenthood. Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram @untidypodcast and visit Untidy podcast . Find Matilda at @matootles an...

In this episode of Untidy we talk to former Black Ferns captain and māmā of two, Les Elder. Les was part of the World Cup winning squad in 2017 and later became captain while trying to start a family at the same time. With both her babies conceived by IVF, the process of conception was complicated whilst meeting the rigorous training schedule as a professional rugby player. Les continued training...

In this episode of Untidy we talk to the iconic Kiwi entertainer, now, mental health advocate Mike King. Mike gives us a warts-and-all account of his evolution from an edgy and turbulent life as a breakthrough comedian, to his life-threatening reckoning that changed his path forever. Mike is now the founder of  I Am Hope Foundation  and initiative,  Gumboot Friday , which fundraises to provide fre...

Matilda reveals her own stripper story from her Hen’s Do, which she remembers for all the wrong reasons. Untidy is made for you – the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess we call parenthood. Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram @untidypodcast and visit Untidy podcast . Find Matilda at @matootles and get your copy of The Feel Good Guide . Find Hannah at @hannahedavison and h...

In this episode of Untidy we welcome back Obstetric Social Worker, Parent Educator and mum of four boys, Genevieve Muir to answer your questions with more non-judgemental, ‘boots on the ground’ parenting advice.  Gen is so reassuring and relatable to listen to and this time we cover off ‘moody’ kids, bedtime anxiety, bullying, sulking, potty training, teens and phones, kids that hit, and much more...

In this episode of Untidy, we have a question and answer session with Vedic Meditation teacher, Georgia Vavasour. Georgia answers listeners’ questions such as ‘where do I start with meditation?’ She also delves into the differences between learning from an app and a trained teacher, what to do about feeling constantly overwhelmed, battling brain fog, as well as addressing the common ‘I don’t have...

Matilda Green shares her best advice for a successful home birth ... even though it freaked her out! Hear how she handles it when birth starts to feel completely 'out of control'.To listen to the full episode head to 'Prepping for a Positive Birth with Helen Bartrom' from Positive Births NZ. Untidy is made for you – the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess we call parenthood. Follow...

In this episode of Untidy, Matty’s thrown the book at turning this breech baby on its head ... has she done it?? She talks about her home birth plan, and how she’s handling niggling fears and worries and the due date approaches. Hannah reveals her rural midwifery skills, and shares a dating app voice note which leaves Matty speechless. Hannah also talks about her next great adventure. She’ll be co...

In this episode of Untidy we talk to Helen Bartrom from Positive Births. Helen is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, mum of three, and host of The Positive Birth NZ podcast. She is also the author of ‘Positive Birth in New Zealand: using Relaxation, Hypnobirthing and Mindfulness’. Helen helps women and birthing people feel empowered for their upcoming birth, using hypnobirthing techniques. Matty recently...

Matilda Green shares her top tip for staying calm and regulating her emotions in the midst of a meltdown. And - like so many parents - honestly admits it’s a work in progress.  To listen to the full episode head to 'Connected Parenting' with Genevieve Muir. Untidy is made for you – the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess we call parenthood. Follow the show and get in touch on Insta...

Connected parenting expert Genevieve Muir shares her strategies on navigating through the times when we ‘lose it’ as a parent. In this a-ha moment we hear that compassion and kindness to self is key, as well as tips on how to say sorry, stay grounded, and move forward. To listen to the full episode head to 'Connected Parenting' with Genevieve Muir. Untidy is made for you – the people right at the...

In this episode of Untidy we talk to Dr Sarah McKay. Originally from Christchurch NZ, Sarah is an Oxford University-educated neuroscientist, author, speaker and director of Think Brain's suite of online training programs. Sarah now resides in Sydney with her husband and two boys. We cover a lot of ground in this episode. We delve into the findings from Sarah’s recent book ‘Baby Brain’ - a term oft...

In this episode of Untidy, we celebrate the solution to all problems — white vinegar. Matty wonders if it could turn her breach baby before she tries home birth. Hannah’s giving up dating for DIY unless she can get smuggled into Scott Base with the fruit and veg. And both discover they’re not just podcast partners but Yum Cha soul mates, as well. We ponder the escalating costs of quality time, and...

In this episode of Untidy, Hannah’s doing a deep spring clean and nothing is safe from dust bunnies to dating apps. We talk sledgehammer therapy, gym grunting and why emotional outbursts in women make them ‘hysterical’ while men have simply been, ‘pushed too far’. We wonder if we’re making our eldest kids tolerate too much, and if Matty has any right to adopt that ‘hardware store swagger’ if she a...

In this episode of Untidy we talk to Zoe Marshall, media personality, creator of ‘ The Deep ’ podcast, and self-described over-sharer. Our conversation with Zoe is about her experience of surviving domestic violence. We talk about what made her a target for getting drawn into that relationship, how she got trapped, and why it’s so hard for the victims of abuse to get out and stay safe. CONTENT WAR...

Matilda spills the tea on Celebrity Treasure Island. Untidy is made for you – the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess we call parenthood. Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram @untidypodcast and visit Untidy podcast . Find Matilda at @matootles and get your copy of The Feel Good Guide . Find Hannah at @hannahedavison and her My Big Moments children’s books at @mybigmoments...

Matilda spills the tea on Celebrity Treasure Island. Untidy is made for you – the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess we call parenthood. Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram @untidypodcast and visit Untidy podcast . Find Matilda at @matootles and get your copy of The Feel Good Guide . Find Hannah at @hannahedavison and her My Big Moments children’s books at @mybigmoments...

In this episode of Untidy, Matty takes us behind-the-scenes of Celebrity Treasure Island to what we didn’t see in the final cut. She shares her reactions to discovering what also went on as she watches the show for the first time and the gameplay is revealed. We talk Tāme Iti’s shock departure and how he impacted his team, puzzle performance, Jordan’s cultish maneuvering and his cheeseburger chow-...

In this episode of Untidy, we kick things off with a fresh rant as Hannah nominates a worthy candidate for the dating hall of shame. We answer a listener's question about how to handle a needy mate, and, Matty gives us a behind-the-scenes peek at the drama that unfolded in the first three episodes of Celebrity Treasure Island.  We find out about how she won the wall challenge, if she really had be...