This week we're getting real about the one thing every mum talks about needing but almost never actually gets: rest. We kick off with a stat that'll make you laugh (and cry) — the average mum works the equivalent of 2.5 full-time jobs when you combine paid work, childcare, and household labour. Oh, and the weekend? Sold to us as rest. TGIF indeed.
From white-knuckling a weekend full of activities and face paint in the shed, to the concept of a 'switch-off moment' (hint: it used to happen at daycare drop-off), we unpack the reality of modern motherhood — the mental load, the mum guilt, the constant spinning of plates — with humour, honesty, and zero judgement.
We also ask the uncomfortable question: when was the last time you genuinely rested? The answer might surprise you (Fiji, 2021, before the second kid arrived).
In This Episode
[00:00] The 2.5 jobs stat — why weekends don't count as rest
[02:00] Weekend activities and the reality behind 'making memories'
[03:47] Managing kids' boredom without losing your mind
[05:00] Planning excursions in a busy city — chicken nuggets in the air fryer FTW
[07:34] Switch-off moments: what happened to just… not thinking?
[09:00] The challenge of rest — binge-watching Netflix used to be a valid activity
[11:59] The trend of mums actually taking time for themselves (gasp)
[13:28] Mum guilt vs. dad guilt — spoiler: not the same thing
[15:14] The mental load and calendar management — spinning plates edition
[17:57] When was the last time you genuinely rested?
[20:00] Messy moments, face paint, and kids in the shed
[23:00] Kids' creative play — beautiful chaos
[25:00] Language, boundaries, and honest parenting conversations
[27:00] The importance of rest — what the research actually says
[28:30] Reflecting on balance and closing thoughts
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