Musings of a writerchickmama who has two teenage children who are nearly always embarrassed by her but come to her to answer things that might be deemed inappropriate by other parents.
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Join us for your weekly DnM: this podcast is not about fitness. It's a collection of stories and conversations with some of the most inspiring people we know. After spending years in our Peaches Pilates studios, waking women up in the tender hours of the morning, and winding them down at night, Tori and Bec have facilitated the kind of conversations that are often only had in the safe harbour of your sisterhood network. Here, we give them a new life - this is The Peaches Podcast.
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We are so honored to welcome the final guest for season 4 of the Peaches Podcast - CEO at Domestic Violence NSW - Delia Donovan. In this episode, we sit down to discuss the alarmingly prevalent issue of coercive control and men's violence against women in Australia. Yes, we're no longer sugar coating it with labels like family violence or domestic …
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Juliet Allen - when your relationship needs work
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Juliet is a global leading sexologist and mentor - empowering men and women to embrace their sexuality & transform their sex and relationships. She is well-known for her bold, straight-to-the-point manner and for authentically sharing her own experience as a lover of all things sex, sensuality and business leadership. This podcast ep has been a lon…
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Betsy Westcott on why women should talk about money!
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Betsy Westcott is a financial Coach, Personal Finance Commentator and Executive, who believes everyone - but particularly women, deserves to live a financially free and secure life. Today we are here to talk (mainly) about money. From the gender wealth gap to privilege and background, financial abuse to financial wellbeing.... this episode is all a…
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You might have heard the name Maz Compton over the years - that’s because Maz is a bit of an Aussie great when it comes to media - she’s been a personality in the space for over 12 years - with experience in radio, TV and online media. But what you might not know is that Maz battled with her relationship with booze… with regular drinks and parties …
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Tors and Bec are back with another episode - this time discussing BOUNDARIES. Appropriate boundaries can be life changing - but damn they can be hard to set! In this episode, Bec explains the positive effects boundaries have had on her mental health, and Tori admits it's a concept she's still working on. Personal limits and the ability to say no wh…
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Kelly McCarren's real AF motherhood journey
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For anyone who isn’t aware of the life force that is Kelly McCarren, let us paint a picture for you: Kel is a digital creator and podcaster - she hosts the #1 Beauty Podcast in Australia, You Beauty and is basically known as a master of all things marketing. Kelly is the kinda gal you can trust to give you a no BS answer, no matter what the questio…
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Gillian Cosgriff on what it's like to be cast in Harry Potter
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Our final episode of season three of the Peaches Poddy welcomes the truly enchanting Gillian Cosgriff - an award-winning musical comedian, actor, writer, composer and self-confessed pessimist. Tori sat down with Gill to find out exactly what it takes to be a part of a professional theatre ensemble - from the audition process, the grueling training …
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We are absolutely delighted to welcome our long term Peachy Fam member Alice onto the poddy in this very raw, intimate and touching episode. Tori recently asked Alice if she'd be open to sharing her experience on freezing her eggs - not only is the subject one that is relatable, it's oh so relevant! With friends and family all around her considerin…
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In this truly informative and captivating episode, Tori sits down with Marika Day - Accredited Practicing Dietitian & Nutritionist - to address the orthorexic culture in our youth. If you've ever felt like your desire for 'clean eating' and exercise has gone from a healthy habit to downright obsessive, listen in. This episode may be triggering for …
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Paloma Garcia - Cleaning up industrial oil spills with your hair
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Paloma is the woman behind one of Sydney’s best salons - aptly named Paloma. She has a cult-like following and is a passionate advocate for climate change and first nations rights. This episode is a fantastic one for anyone looking to level up on their awareness when it comes to environmental issues - we discuss how to tackle conversations in this …
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Hannah Korrel - No bull psych on how to BREAK UP WELL
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A Fierce mental health advocate, Hannah brings neurology and psychology together to explain common life dilemmas, minus the BS. She also helps people to learn skills like assertiveness, how to ‘break up’ well, and how to have a ‘good fight’. Strap in and be ready to delve into the inner workings of your mind in this ep, Peachies - it's a truly eye …
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Sally Obermeder - Cancer at 9 months pregnant, surrogacy, and building a health and wellness brand
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It's hard to put words to the gravity of this episode - but we'll try. Sally Obermeder is an incredible woman, who is the definition of resilience. After finally having success via IVF when trying to conceive, Sally was at one of her final OB appointments before heading into the realm of birth, newborns and beyond; as an afterthought, she casually …
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Amanda Goff was formerly known as Samantha X.... You might recognise the name - she was famously Australia’s highest paid escort. Amanda is also a mother of 2, a celebrated author and a journalist. In 2017, she announced via instagram that she was ‘hanging up her heels’ and retiring from sex work. At Peaches HQ, we have loved following Amanda’s sto…
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The Peaches Poddy is BACK for Season 3. We kick things off with a classic B&T episode - where the girls discuss THE BREAKUP! In a world where women ticking off every box when it comes to work, family, health and home is not only celebrated, but often expected, things can start to feel overwhelming. We know there are many mothers out there who feel …
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Bonus Ep: Our Instructor Bella On Her Cancer Diagnosis
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In this very special episode, T & B sit down with team member and killer instructor Bella Bradford. Until recently, Bella was a regular 22 year old, doing all the things you'd expect a smart, fun loving and fiercely ambitious young woman to be doing in her prime. After moving to Sydney to follow her dreams, Bella was working as a star instructor in…
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This week on the poddy, Bec opens up about dealing with the breakdown of her parent's marriage. Being an 'older child' when your parents divorce can sometimes be more even difficult. B shares with Tori how witnessing her parents divorce, and playing the integral role of a buffer in her small family dynamic affected her. LET'S GET PEACHY: Train with…
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Bec and Tori discuss being in business with your bestie. How do you navigate the intimacy of a friendship while preserving the function of a business? What happens when conflict arises, and how do you manage people's feelings when giving feedback? It's time to talk all things business and friendship! LET'S GET PEACHY: Train with us online - online.…
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This week on the poddy, we're talking all things RELATIONSHIPS. Tori and Bec asked our listeners what they wanted to hear about - and the overwhelming feedback was post partum sex! Plus keeping the spark alive in long term relationships, and crappy ex boyfriends from the past. Grab a vino and snuggle up on the couch - this episode is just like a ch…
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Erin Deering - Money Doesn't Buy Happiness
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Erin is the co-founder of the outrageously successful swimwear brand, Triangl. You might remember Triangl from the glory days of instagram, when they were THE bikini brand. Donned by A-list celebrities including Kendall Jenner and dominating the market. Erin went from a suburban, middle class upbringing to entrepreneurial success beyond her wildest…
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Gabriela Fearn - Breast Cancer at 33
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Gabby was diagnosed with breast cancer after a chance discovery on her left nipple when she was only 33 years old. She was a mother to two young girls at the time - a wife, a doula, a photographer, a yoga instructor - and so much more. A self described ‘kale smoothie drinker’ - Gab was not prepared for the label of ‘being sick’. She bravely takes u…
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Matilda Dods - Anorexia and High Fashion
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Matilda was raised in the idyllic coastal town of Byron Bay, before getting ‘discovered’ at 16 and ultimately becoming a high fashion runway model. She’s walked for the likes of Gucci and Dior, but in our eyes, her greatest achievement so far has been hitting pause on her modelling career in order to get well. Realising she had an eating disorder, …
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We sit down with long term member of the Peaches Community - the beautiful Loren Burton. Our interview with Loren was like a big warm hug - in it we discuss everything from the modelling industry, body image, growing up as a woman of colour in Australia and raising boys. We loved our chat with Loren, and we hope you will too. OUR LOVELY GUEST: Lore…
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Bec's birth wasn't what she imagined
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This week on The Peaches Podcast, Bec shares her journey through the first 12 months of motherhood. Not all births are magical, and not every mum gets that instantaneous Hollywood moment of pure elation with their newborn. As Bec says, her 'birth story' began when she got home, and was well and truly into the flow of looking after her beautiful boy…
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Cassey Maynard (Part 2) - Explant surgery
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Last week, we spoke to Cassey Maynard about her divorce, and we’re back with part 2 of her amazing story. Today we discuss Cassey’s explant surgery, the loss of her beloved mother, and her own journey to finding love again, before becoming a mother herself. OUR LOVELY GUEST: @cassey.maynard LET'S GET PEACHY: Train with us online - online.peachespil…
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Cassey Maynard (Part 1) - Divorce in your 30's
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This week on the Peaches Podcast, we’re talking about something that affects around 30% of marriages in Australia - divorce. Cassey Maynard thought she’d found 'the one' when she met her ex while working overseas, she was almost 30 and feeling ready to settle down. But, like many relationships, things didn’t go to plan. Her marriage ended after 2 y…
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The Poddy is back, Peachies! After an overwhelming reception for Season One of The Peaches Podcast, Bec and Tori are back to kick off Season Two with a good old fashioned heart to heart. In this episode, the girls ask each other 'How are you, really?'. Bec shares the insights from the strain her relationship went through at the end of 2021, and Tor…
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Chris & Tori - Working with your partner
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For our final episode of Season One of The Peaches Podcast, we take a peek behind the scenes of Peaches HQ - and talk to the often silent but undisputedly hard working partner Chris. Bec quizzes Tori and Chris on what it's like to work with your spouse, their pet peeves about each other, as well as discussing Chris' decision to leave corporate life…
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Lesley Chidiac (Bec's Mum) - Domestic violence
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This week on the podcast, we're joined by someone very special - Bec's mum Lesley. Lesley has lived an incredible life, and has proven to be one of the most resilient women we know. In this episode, she shares with us her experience with men's violence against women, and how her love for her children carried her through some of her darkest days. RE…
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Leigh Campbell - Finding success without University
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We sit down with Leigh Campbell to unpack her incredible climb up the ladder of the Australian media world, and how - sometimes - you don't need to take the traditional route to success. Leigh dropped out of high school, and doesn't have a degree in journalism - yet she holds a coveted senior role at one of Australia's most successful women's media…
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Jennifer Atilemile - What it's like to terminate a pregnancy
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In this episode we discuss the reproductive rights of women - one of them being, abortion. Providing safe and - importantly - LEGAL access to pregnancy termination is something we feel very passionate about here at Peaches HQ. Young women, or uterus owners, deserve autonomy over their bodies. We shed light on the often taboo subject of abortion, wi…
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Join Bec and Tori as they debrief on Tori's conception and birth story. From a 12 month journey to fall pregnant, every pregnancy symptom under the sun, a scary experience with emergency surgery to a magical birth, we can't wait to share this story with you. SPONSOR SHOUTOUT: Different Drop are passionate about artisanally made wines, and they make…
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Joany Badenhorst - Losing a limb and becoming a Paralympian
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After losing her leg in a farm accident when she was a small child, Joany is one of the most perseverant, optimistic, hard working and good humoured women we know. From grappling with her new body, ability, and ultimately - her identity, to excelling as a Paralympic snowboarder after a chance meeting with a coach in a prosthesis store - Joany’s sto…
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Peta Friend - What it's like to transition
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This is Peta Friend's transition story. This episode explores an era when being gay was still illegal, and the conversation about being transgender was more than taboo - it didn’t happen. It was a 17 year journey for Peta to transition into the woman she is today, and we were so honoured to hear about the stages of her journey, her struggles of ide…
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Tori and Bec are co-owners of Peaches Pilates and your hosts of The Peaches Podcast. This episode is a chance to get to know them better before we dive into juicy conversations and interviews. Hear about their crazy childhood phases, broken hearts, how they met and went on to become business partners and besties. LET'S GET PEACHY Train with us onli…
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In which a fat inappropriate mother raves against life coach your best life bullshit.
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Who are the better students prisoners or teenagers?
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Picking up a kid for school that you no longer live with because of divorce. Also being a writer. Also living in rural America as someone with a brain.
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