We're swapping one Bushing for another in this season 4 finale episode! Ben joins Nic to talk about the phenomenon that is Ted Lasso. We talk kindness, leadership and ponder why psychologists on screen are not representative of psychologists!

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Ted Lasso + Kindness Is Cool

Feeling a little burnt out? Stressed by ALL OF THE THINGS. Well, we're here to tell you, you're not alone. Whether it's workplace or motherhood or COVID, burnout can get us all. Listen to Nic & Dr Rach talk about the signs to look out for and what you can do to help alleviate the effects.

Motherhood Burnout + Miss Hannigan Feels

CN: We talk about sexual assault and consent in this episode. Spoiler Alert: We talk about Netflix's Moxie and will give things away :)This episode, Dr Rach & Nic are mad as hell and we're not going to take it anymore! Ha! We're talking maintaining and harvesting the feminist rage that is bubbly and percolating at the moment. We look at activism through the pop lens of Amy Poehler's Netflix movie, Moxie, and we get ALL the way on our soap boxes. 

Moxie + Maintaining The Feminist Rage

HOLY GUACAMOLE! Dr Rach is dropping serious truth bombs this week in her special solo minisode. She's talking parental burn out, confessing some hard stuff and telling it like it is. It's like the anti-instagram-influencer version of parenthood - ie. REAL LIFE. Don't miss this exploration of what it means for Rach to be a mum in this bananas, topsy-turvy world right now. We'll be back to our duo next time - because there's SO much to talk about.Remember to rate and subscribe - and share us with your friends. Mums everywhere need to hear this!

Diary Of A Burnt Out Mum + Dropping Truth Bombs

We're talking Finding Nemo in this episode. Are we holding on tight like Marlin and causing our kids to break free? We talk about kids and sleep and anxiety and what it takes to be a courageous parent (hint: it's not bungee jumping!) 

Finding Nemo + Anxiety Can Be Our Friend

Have you seen Pixar's Soul? Dr Rach & Nic talk all about it in this episode that explores the great beyond, the great before and other existential crises. Dr Rach explains some therapeutic techniques and Nic details her 'word for the year' and why we need to find some happiness in the now.You can find Pixar's 'Soul' on Disney+.The podcast we mention (and highly recommend) in this episode is 'Strong Songs' by Kirk Hamilton and you can find it wherever you find your pods. (Nic highly recommends the 'Africa' episode!)For help with meditating, you can listen to the 'Ten Percent Happier' podcast.

It's All About Soul + Being Happy Now

We haven't managed to get together this fortnight so Nic is going solo. Eek! Do you have trouble falling asleep? Have you had trouble since you were a kid? Well, we're talking small humans and their sleep anxiety and Nic's plan to get Small Two falling asleep on his own. Wish us luck!

Sleep Thieves + Going Solo

CW: Discussion of non-consensual sex acts. This episode is NSFK, so please listen without little ears around. Also - major spoilers for the phenomenon that is Netflix's Bridgerton.Dr Rach & Nic talk about Bridgerton, how consent (and THE DUKE) is sexy, and why everyone really needs a thorough and sex-positive sex education. If you haven't seen Bridgerton, go binge it on Netflix here: https://www.netflix.com/browseFor a deep dive into Bridgerton you can read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridgerton or this: https://bit.ly/3cagouv The case for good sex ed here: https://ab.co/399CRWO#bridgerton #netflix #theduke

Bridgerton + Consent Is Sexy

Dr Rach & Nic talk about how they've slowed down (or not!) during this pandemic, the slow down assistant that is Bob Ross and his Joy of Painting and get more acquainted with the phenomenon of ASMR. For more info on Bob Ross see The Joy of Painting YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxcnsr1R5Ge_fbTu5ajt8DQFor info on the Ten Percent Happier podcast and Dan Harris, visit: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcastFor more info on "Happier with Gretchen Rubin" podcast, see: https://gretchenrubin.com/podcasts/Want to know about ASMR? Check this out: https://bit.ly/3hYdeuBWe mention 'Dax' - and that's about Dax Shepherd's podcast, Armchair Expert: https://armchairexpertpod.com/To watch Ted Lasso, go here: https://apple.co/2MJ6ZiR

Bob Ross, ASMR + The Great Pandemic Slow Down

It's here! The Christmas episode. Join Dr Rach and Nic as they talk all things Christmas - traditions, magic, Elf the movie, and not popping the Christmas mythology bubble. This pod walks the Christmas tightrope - but yes, is completely safe for little ears. 

Elf + Christmas Magic

Nic & Dr Rach talk about the amazing subversive feminism of Dolly Parton, what a remarkable humanitarian she is, and how women have been saving 2020. And we also play a game of 'survived or thrived' - pandemic edition!

Dolly Parton + Women Save 2020

We're baaaaack! Did you miss us? This episode, we're tapping into our emotions with a real tear-jerker. Dr Rach & Nic talk about Beaches, about crying for stress relief and Dr Rach gets very personal with her own grief story. (We recorded this outside on a sunny Brisbane Saturday - apologies for the bird noise, the dog noise and the car noise! :) )

Beaches + Waterworks

We're talking 'My Mum Says My Memior Is A Lie' - the phenomenal podcast with Rosie Waterland and her mum, Lisa. We're talking memory, trauma, redemption - and yes, we talk about COVID-19 and the great toilet paper panic. 

Rosie Waterland + Pandemic Non-Panic

Nic & Dr Rach chat about Disney's 'Tangled' and the web of shame that can come when parents are emotionally manipulative and abusive to their kids. How can we as parents avoid 'tangling' our children in shame and instead build them up ready for the big wide world? Our job as parents isn't to have all the answers, but we can observe and experiment and listen!

Tangled + The Web Of Shame

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses sex and sexual abuse. Let's talk about sex, baby. Let's talk about puberty! Nic & Dr Rach discuss the best way to have 'the talk' including some great resources for kids and parents. 

Where Did I Come From + Having 'The Talk'

Join Nicole Lessio and Dr Rachel Bushing for a fortnightly laugh and a cuppa. Through the lens of pop culture, we discuss real-life parenting, being a woman, mental well-being, and basically, ALL OF THE THINGS.

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