Untidy Podcast

In this episode of Untidy, and respond to the call of swathes of hot, brain-fogged, enraged, peri-menopausal women who are feeling frustrated, ignored, dismissed and sometimes a bit depressed about the difficulty they’re having getting clear information and proper support with their symptoms of peri-menopause. They unpack the complexities of perimenopause and holistic health with .
Emily Rose Yates is a highly respected naturopath with a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Naturopathy, alongside advanced diplomas in herbal medicine, nutrition, and homeopathy. Practicing since 2007, Emily has dedicated her career to women’s health, specialising in women’s hormones and perimenopause. Emily is also a mother of three and an advocate for supporting mothers and families in thriving.

Emily shares her insights into how perimenopause affects both physical and mental well-being. She discusses the many symptoms and complaints women can experience, and explains how hormone fluctuations contribute to these challenges. Emphasising a holistic approach, Emily advises on the importance of balanced nutrition, specific supplements, and supportive lifestyle changes that can aid in navigating this life stage.

Follow Emily on Instagram and find her website here at https://www.emilyroseyates.com/. Untidy podcast is about honouring the person within the parent. Follow the show and get in touch! We are your hosts, and from . Please support us by clicking the ‘+ Follow’ button in your app and dropping us a 5-star review. Editing by . Untidy is proud to also be supported by – kids’ books backed by research and Kiwi ingenuity to make your tricky job of parenting a whole lot easier. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.

In this episode of Untidy, ‘Raising kids who like themselves with Kasey Edwards’, hosts Hannah and Matilda speak to Kasey Edwards , author of ‘Raising Girls Who Like Themselves’ and ‘Bringing up Boys who Like Themselves’. Alongside fellow researcher, co-author and husband, Christopher Scanlon, Kasey has researched and written about how to raise children who can grow up to feel confident and secure in who they are. She shares her personal journey and offers practical advice on parenting through small, intentional “tweaks” that can foster resilience and self-acceptance in children. (Link in bio.)

They discuss key differences between raising girls and boys and how society treats them, beauty standards, body image, and societal pressures facing girls, the role of praise, empowering kids through everyday challenges, shaping boys’ views on masculinity and relationships, diffusing conflict without violence, encouraging healthy emotional expression, and, Kasey shares advice on simple, actionable parenting tweaks that can make a big impact on children’s confidence.

This conversation is essential listening for bringing up confident, secure, resilient kids in this modern world.
Follow Kasey Edwards on Instagram and find free downloadable resources, online classes, the audiobooks, and more information in her bio.

Untidy podcast is about honouring the person within the parent. Follow the show and get in touch! We are your hosts, and from . Please support us by clicking the ‘+ Follow’ button in your app and dropping us a 5-star review. Editing by . Untidy is proud to also be supported by – kids’ books backed by research and Kiwi ingenuity to make your tricky job of parenting a whole lot easier. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.

🚨GIVEAWAY!!!🚨 is sending one lucky winner SLOWLIFE’S PICNIC BAG — its hero product — so you’re ready to ease into summer with your besties! Slowlife collection is an incredible range of New Zealand designed picnic and outdoor ware — super beautiful, super functional. Founded by Hawke’s Bay-based Loulou Ellingham — a mum who loves to get outdoors with the family as much as possible — the range includes roll-out picnic rugs, cushions, flasks and hardy insulated bags. Slowlife’s picnic bag is the perfect place to put all your food and drink necessities, fitting bottles of all sizes (from sippy cups right up to champagne bottles, because every outing deserves fizz!). It keeps cold drinks cool for up to 24 hours and is crafted from durable cotton with a striped interior and genuine leather detailing. Perfect for picnic days, beach days, concerts, roadies, and adventures with the kids in tow.

THE PRIZE: 1 x Slowlife picnic bag valued at RRP $240
TO ENTER: Follow & then tag a friend to share a picnic with! You can enter as many times as you like.
Ts & Cs: Limited to NZ entries only. Giveaway runs from 24th Oct — 31st Oct 2024.
Good luck!

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In this episode of Untidy, Hannah and Matty chat to one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most successful entrepreneurs, Cecilia Robinson . Cecilia shares her remarkable journey, from her beginnings in Sweden to founding AuPairLink, My Food Bag, and her latest venture, Tend . Named 2024 Innovator of the Year, Cecilia is also a mother of three and leading the charge with her advocacy for a smartphone-free childhood. Cecilia talks about how she intertwines her life in business with her personal life and how her experiences as a mother of three shape her views on technology, parenting, relationships and business.

Cecilia shares her challenges of balancing work and family life, highlighting the importance of integration over the elusive concept of balance. She speaks passionately about the mental health crisis linked to social media and smartphones, advocating for legislative changes to protect younger generations.

Cecilia’s come to accept that leading the charge doesn’t necessarily go hand-in-hand with likability. With honesty, Cecilia shares both the personal and professional sides of being a modern-day leader passionate about delivering a healthier future for New Zealanders.

Follow Cecilia on Instagram and . Check out for digital-first healthcare innovation. The group mentioned in the episode advocating for delaying smartphones and social media for kids’ is .

Untidy podcast is about honouring the person within the parent. Follow the show and get in touch! We are your hosts, and from . Please support us by clicking the ‘+ Follow’ button in your app and dropping us a 5-star review. Editing by . Untidy is proud to also be supported by – kids’ books backed by research and Kiwi ingenuity to make your tricky job of parenting a whole lot easier. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.

🚨IT’S GIVEAWAY TIME!🚨Hey Baby, we’ve got something new for you! Hannah and Matilda have teamed up with to bring you another amazing giveaway! Follow & tag to win 1 of 10 prize packs! Huggies Ultra Dry Nappy Pants, now feature their much-loved Rapid-Dry™ Technology, and 10 LUCKY LISTENERS will win an ‘Active Baby Bundle’.

THE PRIZE: Each of the 10 winners will receive 1 x Jumbo box of Nappy Pants (sizes 4-6) and 1 x pack of 80s wipes.
TO ENTER: Follow & then tag a friend to enter! You can enter as many times as you like.
Ts & Cs: Limited to NZ entries only. Giveaway runs from 10th Oct — 17th Oct 2024.
Good luck!

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In this episode of Untidy, Hannah and Matty speak to Melissa Banks, a team leader, early childhood educator, step-mum to two, and mum to 10-year-old, Lilly, who embarked on a gender identity journey at age seven. Melissa shares their touching and illuminating story of finding her way through parenting a gender-questioning child when there was no real roadmap to go by. (Link in bio.)

They discuss how their journey manifested and what steps they took to start moving forward, how they sought support of family, friends, the school and other members of the rainbow community, how Melissa surrendered to an uncertain journey of open-ended exploration, the issues they faced, and the gift that it’s ultimately given them both along the way.

This episode is a beautiful example of respectful, responsive parenting and finding a way forward by allowing the child to be the master of their own experience. Happy listening!

Book mentioned in the podcast:
The Gender Creative Child by Diane Ehrensaft

If you want to hear more Untidy episodes about childhood and parenting journeys for LGBTQIA+ kids and parents within the rainbow community, check out ‘Welcome to the good room with Chris Parker’ , and, ‘Not like other dads with Sean Szeps’ .

You can find Melissa on Instagram .

Untidy podcast is about honouring the person within the parent. Follow the show and get in touch! We are your hosts, and from . Please support us by clicking the ‘+ Follow’ button in your app and dropping us a 5-star review. Editing by . Untidy is proud to also be supported by – kids’ books backed by research and Kiwi ingenuity to make your tricky job of parenting a whole lot easier. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.

In this episode of Untidy, Hannah and Matty speak to Jo Robertson *xtherapistjo, an experienced therapist, specialising in s*x and relationships, addiction, betrayal, and trauma. She was also one of the relationship experts on Married at First Sight NZ. Jo joins Untidy for the second episode of a special two-part edition where she answers anonymous audience questions on their own s*x and relationship issues and dilemmas.

In part two Jo covers questions on navigating and recovering from betrayal, keeping secrets, managing tricky relationship dynamics with parents, losing trust, feelings of insecurity over a partner’s p**n consumption, intrusive thoughts, protecting kids from s*xual assault/grooming, what to look for in a future partner, and, what to do if your four-year-old finds your butt plug ...

If you want to hear more from Jo, listen to her first episode on Untidy called, ‘Navigating New Sexual Landscapes with Jo Robertson’ on your favourite podcast app.

You can find Jo and a lot of resources via her website https://www.jorobertson.org/, and on Instagram *xtherapistjo. You can also sign up for her parenting course by visiting the Tricky Chats Parenting website.

(Trigger warning: These two episodes cover topics such as s*x, p**n, betrayal, mention of grooming and historical s*xual assault. While there is no graphic detail, please listen with care for yourself and those around you.)

Untidy podcast is about honouring the person within the parent. Follow the show and get in touch! We are your hosts, and from . Please support us by clicking the ‘+ Follow’ button in your app and dropping us a 5-star review. Editing by . Untidy is proud to also be supported by – kids’ books backed by research and Kiwi ingenuity to make your tricky job of parenting a whole lot easier. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.



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In this episode of Untidy, Hannah and Matilda chat to Rachael Wilson, .co a UK-trained registered dietitian and feeding therapist specialising in family feeding, feeding disorders, disordered eating and body image. Rachael's professional training and background also includes mindfulness and mindful eating, intuitive eating, and she is a highly-trained feeding therapist with the Ellyn Satter Institute. They discuss how to nurture a positive relationship with food and body for our children, as well as learning about healing our own challenges.

They dive deep into the complexities of picky eating, exploring the psychology behind it and offering practical advice for parents struggling with mealtime battles. The conversation also covers the challenges of fostering a positive relationship with food and body image in a world obsessed with diet culture. Rachael talks about how parents can model positive eating behaviours and attitudes towards their body for their children even when they've grown up with unhelpful conditioning, eating and body image issues themselves.

Find Rachael Wilson online https://thefoodtree.co for more information, workshops, seminars, and to book a consultation. Follow Rachael on Instagram .co.

(Trigger warning: This episode covers topics such as disordered eating, body dysmorphia and child feeding conditions.)

Untidy podcast is about honouring the person within the parent. Follow the show and get in touch! We are your hosts, and from . Please support us by clicking the '+ Follow' button in your app and dropping us a 5-star review. Editing by . Untidy is proud to also be supported by – kids' books backed by research and Kiwi ingenuity to make your tricky job of parenting a whole lot easier. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.

We’ve been talking about the My Big Moments books a bit recently so here’s a look at them ... 👀 The My Big Moments whanau work with experts in child development, psychology, play therapy and neuroscience to weave practical language and ideas into our kids’ books to help you handle real-life challenges. It’s all about making your tricky job of parenting a WHOLE lot easier.

listeners get 10% of all books written by host, Hannah Davison . Just enter UNTIDY as the discount code at checkout. Follow the link in our bio or visit http://mybigmoments.com to personalise a My Big Moments Book for your child. ‘Standard’ non-personalised copies are also available online and in good bookstores.

Get help with ...
• The uncertainty of starting school in ‘Ready for School’
• Adjusting to the arrival of a new baby in ‘Baby on the Way’
• Handling big changes, challenges and strong feelings in ‘That’s Not the Plan’
• Worries around medical procedures and hospital visits in ‘The Hospital Trip’
• Understanding and dealing with grief and loss in ‘Goodbye Comet’

🚨DISCOUNT ALERT!🚨Our fabulous recent guest, Maggie Dent is bringing the ‘Calming Today’s Anxious Kids’ conference to Auckland on the 14th of September. Untidy listeners have been kindly offered a discount for this event! The coupon code is UNTIDY24$20 to use at checkout.

Maggie is really excited to bring this full-day event to New Zealand for the first time, along with her two incredible colleagues, child psychiatrist and educator Dr Kaylene Henderson - Child Psychiatrist and Allison Davies - Music and the Brain , who specialises in music and the brain and brings a neurodivergent lens to the presentation.

With the fast pace of modern life and the hidden pressures on our children, they need our guidance more than ever to better manage fear, worry and anxiety. This event will provide parents and educators with a greater understanding, and with practical tools and strategies to take home to support the children you live and work with.

To find out more and book your tickets visit the link: https://www.maggiedent.com/calminganxiouskids/ and don’t forget to use the coupon code UNTIDY24$20. It’s going to be a fabulous event!

T&C’s: Discount expires on 7 September at midnight. If you are registering on behalf of others please include their email address for the pre and post event resources and dietary requirements for catering at the event.

Check out the super popular episode of , with the ‘queen of common sense’ parenting educator, . A celebrated author, podcaster, and speaker. Maggie draws from her deep knowledge of neuroscience, experience as a high school teacher and mother of four boys, to share her refreshing, reassuring, and candid perspective on parenting through the tumultuous years of adolescence. (Link in bio.)

In this episode of , Hannah and Matty speak to Jo Robertson *xtherapistjo, an experienced therapist, specialising in s*x and relationships, addiction, betrayal, and trauma. She was also one of the relationship experts on Married at First Sight NZ. Jo joins Untidy for a special two-part edition where she answers anonymous audience questions on their own s*x and relationship issues and dilemmas. (Link in bio.)

In part one Jo covers questions on educating kids about s*x, managing boundaries, mismatched desires, rejection, low libido, reigniting the spark, and how to prioritise your relationship with a young family.

If you want to hear more from Jo, listen to her first episode on Untidy called, ‘Navigating New Sexual Landscapes with Jo Robertson’ on your favourite podcast app.

You can find Jo and a lot of resources via her website https://www.jorobertson.org/, and on Instagram *xtherapistjo. You can also sign up for her parenting course by visiting the Tricky Chats Parenting website.

Untidy podcast is about honouring the person within the parent. Follow the show and get in touch! We are your hosts, and from . Please support us by clicking the ‘+ Follow’ button in your app and dropping us a 5-star review. Editing by . Untidy is proud to also be supported by – kids’ books backed by research and Kiwi ingenuity to make your tricky job of parenting a whole lot easier. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.



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🚨HUGE GIVEAWAY🚨 Win a DOUBLE PASS to Australia’s favourite parenting author and podcaster Maggie Dent when she brings her popular full-day, ‘Calming Today’s Anxious Kids’ conference, to Auckland on the 14th September valued at $430!

HOW TO ENTER: Listen to Untidy podcast and go in the draw to win a double pass!
1. Follow and on Instagram.
2. Tag a friend in the comments.
3. Share this post to your stories.
* You can enter as many times as you like.
* For 10 extra entries, leave a review for Untidy podcast on your favourite listening app mentioning Maggie Dent’s incredible episode.
* Entries close 11:59 pm, 20th August 2024. Winners will be announced by email on 21st August.

This conference, also features child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr Kaylene Henderson and music therapist, Allison Davies . It has been touring Australia since 2019, sharing tangible strategies for anyone who lives or works with kids from birth-12 years, who may be experiencing stress or anxiety.

T&Cs:
The prize consists of 2 tickets to the event on Saturday, 14th September at the Novotel and Ibis Auckland Eckerslie, valued at $430. It includes entry, morning tea, lunch, free resources, and a manual. The winner is responsible for their own transport, parking, accommodation and any other costs associated with their attendance of the event.

Untidy podcast is about honouring the person within the parent. We are your hosts, and from . Follow the show, get in touch, and listen in on your favourite podcast app (link in our bio ).

In this episode of Untidy (link in bio), Hannah and Matilda are joined by Michael (Wippa) Wipfli , the much-loved Australian radio presenter and co-host of the Fitzy, Wippa & Kate Ritchie breakfast show on Nova 96.9 Sydney. Wippa is the founder of .com.au, a petition to raise the threshold for kids to legally join social media from 13 to 16 years of age in Australia.
Statistics show we are raising ‘the anxious generation’ with young people facing a ‘mental health epidemic’ attributed to the rise in social media usage. Wippa is determined to petition the Australian government to change policy and protect children from social media harm. He maintains that kids need that 36 months between 13 and 16 for crucial brain development to develop a greater sense of self and secure identity before exposure to the ‘likes’, rankings, and addictive features social media presents.
Wippa discussed conversations with Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese , and the leader of the opposition, Peter Dutton , who are verbally supportive of policy change. Matilda and Hannah asked what they could do in New Zealand, and the great race to parliament began with a direct message to Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon , to make policy changes to give the young people of Aotearoa better mental health outcomes.
Untidy podcast is about honouring the person within the parent. Follow the show and get in touch! We are your hosts, and from . Please support us by clicking the ‘+ Follow’ button in your favourite podcast listening app and dropping us a 5-star review. It helps us grow our community, the show, and ensures you’ll never miss an episode of Untidy!

In this episode of , Matty and Hannah talk to the ‘queen of common sense’ parenting educator, . A celebrated author, podcaster, and speaker. Maggie draws from her deep knowledge of neuroscience, experience as a high school teacher and mother of four boys, to share her refreshing, reassuring, and candid perspective on parenting through the tumultuous years of adolescence.

(Trigger warning: There is some discussion of self-harm, su***de, s*xual assault and exploitation, bullying and cyber-bullying. Please listen with care.)

(HUGE GIVEAWAY WARNING: Coming this week, we have a very generous prize from Maggie and her team for a double pass to her ‘Calming Today’s Anxious Kids conference’ in Auckland on 14th September. Stay tuned!!!)

Maggie’s latest book, ‘Help Me Help My Teen’, is a guide for parents to help their teens when they’re struggling with the challenges and increased pressures today’s teens are facing, i.e. va**ng, anxiety, s*xuality, school grades, self-harm and s*xual harassment.
Her insights are not only practical and grounded in reality, but deeply compassionate and empowering. This is a standout, must-listen episode with a legend we’re so proud to bring Untidy listeners.

Follow Maggie Dent on Instagram , register for her ‘Calming Today’s Anxious Kids conference’ in Auckland on 14th September, visit http://maggiedent.com, and by her books at , or in audiobook. Maggie hosts ‘The Good Enough Dad’ podcast on and the award-winning podcast, ‘Parental As Anything’.

Untidy podcast is about honouring the person within the parent. Follow the show and get in touch! We are your hosts, and from . Please support us by clicking the ‘+ Follow’ button in your app and dropping us a 5-star review. Untidy is proud to also be supported by – kids’ books backed by research and Kiwi ingenuity to make your tricky job of parenting a whole lot easier. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.

Doctors' faces when they hear 'I don't know how it got in there!' Haha. A hilarious throwback response from our medical professional listeners. Love them. Remember, it's a body part, not a storage unit!

In this episode of Untidy, Hannah and Matty have a kōrero with Stacey Morrison (Te Arawa, Ngāi Tahu). A mainstay of broadcasting in Aotearoa New Zealand for three decades, Stacey is also the co-author and author of books to help people on their journey with te reo Māori. As a champion of Māori language, culture, and wisdom unique to Aotearoa, Stacey extends the invitation it offers us all to feel stronger about our connection to whenua, to this land.
Stacey did not grow up speaking te reo and had to confront trauma associated with being separated from her native language on her journey to becoming a fluent speaker, translator, and teacher. She and her husband, Scotty, have now given the gift of this birthright back to their children by committing to te reo Māori as the first language spoken in their home.
Stacey, Matty and Hannah talk about the unifying opportunities Māori language and wisdom offer the collective culture of Aotearoa and discuss resistance, awkwardness, uncertainty, and also, enthusiasm associated with this cultural shift through the generations of New Zealanders.
Stacey gives education on Matariki – Māori New Year, and shares how all people can find connection, meaning, and celebration by embracing this time.
Follow Stacey on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/stacedotcom/ and find her and Scotty’s books in all good bookstores.

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Untidy podcast is about honouring the person within the parent. We are your hosts, and from . Follow the show, get in touch, and listen in on your favourite podcast app (link in our bio ).

joined the team for a good, honest chat about the glorious mess that is life through separation, co-parenting, dating, relationships, and peeking behind the scenes of and .

“It was fun to be on the other side of the interview and build on the conversation together with hosts, .nz, and .

Revisiting stories that had been relegated to the past to remember again the confronting, and at times, conflicting emotions, the challenges, triumphs, heartbreaks, and breakthroughs was enlightening ... Only with with passing of time can I really appreciate the learning, healing and growth these moments have brought me. I hope that in sharing this journey it might shine a light in dark places for those trying to find their next step forward. And, for the all essential levity, it’s served with a generous garnish of laughs, sprinkled about like a good handful fresh Italian parsley.” – Hannah

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