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PODCAST

Eat Sleep Repeat

Kelly McCarren and Kee Reece Searles

Hosted by Kelly McCarren and Kee Reece Searles, Eat Sleep Repeat is a weekly virtual mother’s group in your ears. It"s a judgement and shame-free zone where Kel and Kee share their raw, honest, funny and relatable experience being first time mums, trying desperately to survive.

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00:38:40

Is My Toddler Ready For A Big Bed?

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2024/07/09

We keep hearing about this “moving from cot to bed” business and we are quietly sh*tting ourselves. We've gathered stories and advice from our Sh*tters to help you navigate this major milestone. Whether you’re ready to take the plunge or still clinging to the cot, we’ve got the tips you need to ensure a smooth transition.RECOMMENDATIONS Instagram @familycentredsleep Instagram @babysleepconsultant Gro-Clock HOSTS & PRODUCERS Kelly McCarren ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kelly_mccarren⁠⁠⁠ Kee

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00:49:21

The Chosen One: Let's Talk About The Preferred Parent

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2024/07/02

Ever feel like your little one has a favourite? You're not alone! Parental preference is totally normal and super common, whether you’re basking in the glory of being the “chosen one” or dealing with the sting of being second pick. Kee and Kelly will share their personal experiences, feature stories from Sh*tters, and provide plenty of practical tips to help you and your co-parent navigate this together. And remember, being the "chosen one" today means you're just one spilled

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00:34:44

A (Not So) Practical Guide To Toilet Training

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2024/06/25

It's time to tackle one of the most anticipated and dreaded milestones of parenthood: toilet training. We all dream of the day when our little one finally says goodbye to nappies, but the reality? Well, it’s often more of a wild ride than a smooth transition. No sugar-coated advice here, just the nitty-gritty truth from parents who’ve been in the trenches. RECOMMENDATIONS OH CRAP! POTTY TRAINING BY JAMIE GLOWACKI BIG LITTLE FEELINGS COURSE: POTTY TRAINING MADE SIMPLE KMART POTTY TRAINING

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00:38:29

What If Your Baby Never Stopped Crying?

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2024/06/18

All babies cry. We know this. But what happens if your baby NEVER stops crying? Kelly shares her raw, unfiltered journey with her newborn, who screamed for over 14 hours a day. It's an emotional rollercoaster and she doesn’t hold back. From traditional remedies to trying crystals, Kelly goes through every single thing she tried to soothe her baby. Spoiler alert: some worked, many didn’t. RECOMMENDATIONS INVEST IN BOSE HEADPHONES WATCH COLIN FROM ACCOUNTS ON BINGE JOIN YOUR LOCAL

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00:02:20

Season 4 Coming Soon…

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2024/06/14

We’re (almost) baaaack! And this season - we’re calling it - is better than ever! With topics covering everything from potty training and navigating the 'preferred parent phase', to what the eff to do if your baby won't stop crying and how to raise biracial babies; we’re strapped in and ready to tackle ALL of the topics and life stages right alongside you Sh*tters! We’ll be back in your ears on Wednesday, 19th June.

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00:48:21

How Strict Is Too Strict?

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2024/05/28

Finding the perfect parenting balance is an art. From Kee's 2-rule household to Kelly's rule-packed life, how do we know which one will have the desired effect? And what sorts of kids are we raising if we err too much on the side of "no means no"?MENTIONS Let's Talk About Screen Time - Zazi Henderson episode Cleo & Rob - Kelly's reverse recommendation HOSTS & PRODUCERS Kelly McCarren ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/kelly_mccarren/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kee

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00:38:01

Kelly Has A Ghost

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2024/05/21

Ever felt like there's a ghostly presence lurking when you're all alone? Our resident expert, Kelly, knows all about those spine-tingling encounters, especially since she's got more than one ghostly roommate!Stick with us for a dose of goosebumps, even if you're not sold on the supernatural...boo! HOSTS & PRODUCERS Kelly McCarren ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/kelly_mccarren/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kee

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00:48:38

Should I Worry If My Child Hasn't Hit Their Milestones?

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2024/05/14

From celebrating Rue's second birthday to stool samples in fridges (yes, you read that correctly) Kel and Kee kick off this episode with their parenting peaks and pits of the week. And with their trademark wit and charm, Kel and Kee take us on a hilarious quest to measure up their little ones' milestones. But do these developmental checkpoints truly matter in the grand scheme of parenting? MENTIONS Busy Book BabySparks HOSTS & PRODUCERS Kelly

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00:50:49

Are We Creating Spoiled Monsters?

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2024/05/07

We're diving headfirst into the juicy topic of spoiling kids. Navigating the line between love and overindulgence can be a wild ride, but armed with a dash of self-awareness and a sprinkle of boundaries, you've got this parenting gig in the bag. Remember, it's all about finding that sweet spot where love shines brightest and spoiling takes a backseat. HOSTS & PRODUCERS Kelly McCarren ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/kelly_mccarren/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kee

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00:45:46

Can We Talk About The Funny Parts Of Trying To Conceive?

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2024/04/30

Some people seem to have all the luck in the world... and then there's Kee. From broken bones to bicycle blunders, Kee's talent for landing in chaos is unmatched. But as Kee and Kel prove, sometimes laughter really is the best medicine, especially when it comes to the unexpected hilarity of trying to conceive. HOSTS & PRODUCERS Kelly McCarren ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/kelly_mccarren/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kee

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00:57:09

Postpartum Rage Is Real (Our Most Requested Episode)

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2024/04/16

We're peeling back the curtain on one of parenting's most taboo topics: the raw, real, and often overwhelming experience of postpartum rage. Joining the conversation is Sh*tter Brooke, a mum who juggles the chaos of motherhood with the precision of a psychologist's lens. Together we break the silence, embrace the anger, and remind each other that there's no shame in feeling the burn. FREE RESOURCES Karitane Panda Sane Mental Health Line Gidget Foundation

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00:51:58

How To Cope With Unhinged Toddlers

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2024/04/09

We all know that little people have really big feelings but believe it or not, their meltdowns are actually really healthy. This episode we're joined by the incredible Gen Muir. Gen is an obstetric social worker, parent educator and mum to four boys and she teaches us how to be the best possible parents for our children. And it turns out the question we need to ask ourselves mid-tantrum is actually a pretty simple one - is this the hill I want to die on today? MENTIONS Little People Big

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00:55:54

Should I Have Another Baby?

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2024/04/02

In this deeply personal episode, Kee and Kel open up about the challenging decision of whether or not to expand their families. It's a loaded question with no easy answer. Kel's husband Luke joins the discussion, adding his perspective to the mix as he and Kel engage in a raw and honest conversation about their future leaving nothing unsaid.HOSTS & PRODUCERS Kelly McCarren ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/kelly_mccarren/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kee

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00:51:53

WTF Is Gentle Parenting?

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2024/03/26

WTF is gentle parenting, and can we really survive toddlerhood without losing our minds? We're joined by Kelly's BFF and Sh*tter, Ashley. Ashley, a seasoned parent with eight years of experience under her belt, reminds us that the words we choose and the tone we use play a significant role in shaping our children's understanding of themselves and the world. Strap in, folks, it's going to be a wild (and surprisingly gentle) ride! MENTIONS Sh*t We're Getting Done In 2024 HOSTS

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00:50:29

Raising Twins With Carly Sophia

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2024/03/19

You're in for a real treat with this ep! We chat to single mother of twins, ridiculously talented writer, beauty lover and fellow over-sharer, Carly Sophia! Carly shares her experience as a mum to her now 6 year old twins! From knowing she was pregnant with multiples to co-parenting with her ex, and how she actively tries to install body neutrality with her daughter. Trigger warning: This episode features discussion about eating disorders. If you, or anyone you know is suffering please reach

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00:49:55

Let's Chat About Screen Time

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2024/03/12

In today's ep we tackle the big question - how is technology affecting your kids development?We unpack all things screen time, 'technoference' and a really powerful study conducted by the ABC (FYI the results are truly terrifying). Then later on, we're joined by Sh*tter, Speech & Language Therapy Expert and mother of two, Zazi Henderson. Zazi sheds some light on best practices re: screen time, what kind of programs your kids should be watching and how your choices can affect

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00:45:00

A Good Old Fashioned Whinge About Toddlers

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2024/03/05

We're back! Thank you so much for your love and patience during this time. We really feel the love.In today's ep Kee and Kel have a good old fashioned whinge…about their toddlers. They cover everything from brutal and ever-changing toddler sleep (schedules?), failing to plan for Len and Rue’s high schooling and sending grumpy kids to daycare. We want to hear your petty complaints too (!) so don't forget to head on over to our Facebook group and let us know in the

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00:34:56

Twins, Surrogacy Style

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2024/02/13

Given we’re both straight AF, we've been on the hunt for someone to join us on the pod & offer up a queer perspective on parenthood. Not only did we find someone willing, but he just so happens to be 1/2 of Kelly's favourite comedy duo...You'll know Luke & Sassy Scott from their viral TikTok videos where Luke continuously antagonises his older, sassier brother Scott. The videos have blown up so much that the boys now count celebrities like Selena Gomez as fans. Recently, Scott

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00:56:22

Back To Work, Now What?

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2024/02/06

Last season we unpacked the process of sending your kid to daycare & all the fun that comes with it (the bugs, mainly the bugs) so today we're discussing the logistics of going back to work. You already know our personal back to work stories, Kee went back after a year & then threw in the towel to freelance and Kel just took no time off at all. So today we're chatting to two glorious Sh*tters (Sandy & Lily) who have had very different experiences entering back into the

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00:54:13

The Physicality of A Miscarriage

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2024/01/30

Trigger warning: the discussion in this weeks episode is around pregnancy loss. This isn't the episode we ever thought we'd have to record. But it's important to be open with our audience, in hopes we can continue breaking down the stigmas attached to miscarriages and help those going through similar journeys. If you, or anyone you know has experienced a miscarriage and needs support, please call the Red Nose Grief hotline: 1300 308 307 HOSTS & PRODUCERS Kelly

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