Have You Frozen Your Eggs Yet? | Modern Women Podcast

Grab your gold hot pants because ‘Kylie’ - the deeply personal Netflix documentary about Kylie Minogue - is up for discussion in this episode of Have You Frozen Your Eggs Yet? Kelly and Louise discuss why Kylie’s honesty around relationships, fertility, loneliness, friendships and the expectations placed on women resonated so deeply with them.Also on the podcast, Louise has finally started training for her cross-country race in September, although the Scottish summer midge invasion is threatening to derail proceedings.Plus, Kelly and Louise unpack the growing backlash against AI after online criticism of Reese Witherspoon and Mel Robbins for promoting women to get on board. They discuss the pressure to embrace AI while also wrestling with the ethical and moral concerns surrounding it.The debate leads into a wider conversation about the rise — and apparent fall — of “girl boss” culture. Are women finally rejecting hustle culture and impossible expectations? And are Gen Z approaching work and ambition in a healthier way?Expect thoughtful conversation, strong opinions, cultural commentary and plenty of questions about the expectations placed on women today.🎧 Subscribe, leave a rating and share the podcast with a friend — it really helps independent podcasts grow.To support the podcast and help us keep the podcast going, you can become a paying member on Patreon. Your support is much appreciated.📩 Get in touch: frozenyoureggsyet@gmail.com📱 Follow on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube: @frozenyoureggsyetHave You Frozen Your Eggs Yet is a women’s podcast covering relationships, culture, health and modern life.

Apparently older women are keeping rave culture alive - we love to see it, but motherhood, well there’s always something to say about that and just now it’s got a PR problem.As a mum and a non mum, Kelly and Louise unpack the growing conversation around motherhood, identity and the pressure women face to constantly optimise themselves. They discuss how motherhood is portrayed and how comparison culture and unrealistic expectations are making things worse, looking at balance, judgement and the different ways women experience modern life. They also discuss the TV shows Daddy Issues and Margot's Got Money Troubles, and what they reveal about motherhood, womanhood and societal expectations today.Plus, Kelly dives into the rise of the “looksmaxxing” trend—yes, including the men using hammers on their faces—and Louise does not hold back her thoughts.Expect thoughtful conversation, strong opinions and plenty of questions about the expectations placed on women today.🎧 Subscribe, leave a rating and share the podcast with a friend — it really helps independent podcasts grow.To support the podcast and help us keep the podcast going, you can become a paying member on Patreon. Your support is much appreciated.📩 Get in touch: frozenyoureggsyet@gmail.com📱 Follow on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube: @frozenyoureggsyetHave You Frozen Your Eggs Yet is a women’s podcast covering relationships, culture, health and modern life.

Series 3 has landed and Kelly and Louise are back with big questions and big news - the podcast has been nominated for two awards at the Scottish Podcast Awards 2026.In today's episode, after watching Should I Marry a Murderer? on Netflix, Kelly and Louise unpack the documentary everyone is talking about. From the treatment of the woman at the centre of the story to wider questions around how victims are treated, media framing and sensationalism, there’s a lot to discuss.From weddings and beauty standards to body image and the rise of weight loss drugs, the conversation explores the societal pressure on women to look a certain way—and whether trying to become a “better version” of ourselves before big moments ultimately leaves us with regrets.Expect thoughtful conversation, strong opinions and plenty of questions about the expectations placed on women today.🎧 Subscribe, leave a rating and share the podcast with a friend — it really helps independent podcasts grow.To support the podcast and help us keep the podcast going, you can become a paying member on Patreon. Your support is much appreciated.📩 Get in touch: frozenyoureggsyet@gmail.com📱 Follow on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube: @frozenyoureggsyetThis is a women’s podcast covering relationships, culture, health and modern life.

Kelly and Louise are joined by award-winning journalist, presenter and documentary maker Catherine Carr to discuss her powerful BBC Radio 4 project About the Girls.With over 20 years’ experience across BBC World Service, Woman’s Hour and Talking Politics, Catherine has built a career exploring the conversations that shape our lives. Her latest series brings together the voices of 150 teenage girls, speaking honestly and intimately about growing up today covering everything from friendships and identity to pressure, sex, safety and growing up in a digital world. The result is an incredibly intimate and rare insight into girls' lives which is frank, surprising and at times, deeply shocking. It also contains optimism (hooray) and confirms how astute and funny girls can be.In this conversation, Kelly, Louise and Catherine discuss all of the above, their reactions, observations and concerns, reflections on their own teenage years, the contrast between ‘About the Boys’ —and what lies ahead for this next generation. An honest and eye-opening conversation about girlhood, growing up and what it means to be a young woman today.NEW HERE?On Have You Frozen Your Eggs Yet? — a women’s podcast on relationships, culture, health and modern life — Kelly and Louise dive into some of the biggest conversations affecting women right now. Expect strong opinions, cultural commentary, and plenty of moments that will have you questioning the norms we’ve all been told to accept.🎧 Subscribe, leave a rating and share the podcast with a friend — it really helps independent podcasts grow.To support the podcast and help us keep the podcast going, you can become a paying member on Patreon. Your support is much appreciated.📩 Get in touch: frozenyoureggsyet@gmail.com📱 Follow on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube: @frozenyoureggsyet

It sounds like a compliment… but is it?In this episode of Have You Frozen Your Eggs Yet? Kelly and Louise explore how girls are conditioned to receive comments on their appearance, responding in real time and when to intervene on behalf of other women.They also explore the news of a new BBC drama about Sarah Everard, asking: is it too soon? And more broadly, are portrayals of violence against women necessary for awareness—or do they risk doing more harm than good?Plus, with Coachella dominating headlines, Kelly and Louise share their take on:Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter and festival cultureInfluencers at music festivalsThe role of politics (or lack of it) in these spacesThey wrap up by reflecting on the collective joy of music and shared experiences, and why singing together still matters.Expect honest conversation, cultural commentary and practical reflections on navigating everyday experiences as women.This is a women’s podcast covering relationships, culture, health and modern life.Get in touch!Don't forget to send your thoughts or suggestions for the podcast to frozenyoureggsyet@gmail.comYou can sign up to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6363eddb1650/sign-up-newsletterFind us on Insta, Tik Tok and YouTube @frozenyoureggsyet

Why do women find it so difficult to say no?In this episode of Have You Frozen Your Eggs Yet? Kelly and Louise dive into the growing conversation around boundaries, inspired by high-profile figures like Chappell Roan who have been making headlines for confidently saying no.Women are often expected to go along with what’s asked of them—but why is that, and how do we start changing it?Kelly and Louise unpack:💬 Why saying no feels so uncomfortable🚧 Boundaries, people-pleasing and self-worth🔄 Real-life situations and how to handle them differently🌱 The benefits (and challenges) of changing your behaviourLouise shares difficult situations her friends have found themselves in, while Kelly reflects on how setting better boundaries has already started to shift things in her own life—with some work still to do.They also discuss the ever-iconic Robyn and how she’s redefining modern motherhood—challenging expectations, embracing sexuality, and showing that having kids can be both “cute” and “punk”.And finally… could you pitch your friend?A new dating trend is putting friendships to the test, asking you to present your friend as the ultimate catch. Kelly and Louise give it a go—with mixed results.Here's Hannah Dea's article on setting boundaries that's discussed on the pod;https://www.magnoliamentalhealth.org/post/empowering-women-to-say-no-the-importance-of-setting-boundaries-for-mental-healthHave You Frozen Your Eggs Yet is a women’s podcast covering societal expectations, relationships, culture, health, and modern life as a woman. 🎧 Expect honest conversations, relatable moments and plenty of humour as they explore boundaries, relationships, dating and what it really means to advocate for yourself.Get in touch!Don't forget to send your thoughts or suggestions for the podcast to frozenyoureggsyet@gmail.comYou can sign up to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6363eddb1650/sign-up-newsletterFind us on Insta, Tik Tok and YouTube @frozenyoureggsyet

Kelly and Louise are excited to be joined by award-winning author and journalist Poorna Bell.Poorna is the author of multiple non-fiction books and novels, and her work explores women’s issues, diversity, fitness, pro-ageing and mental health. She has written for major publications including Vogue, Grazia and Stylist, and writes the popular Substack As I Was Saying.Her latest book, She Wanted More, is part memoir and part exploration of what women really want from life. Following the loss of her husband in her 30s, Poorna began questioning who sets the rules we live by—and why women are so often told to be grateful rather than ambitious for more.Drawing on insights from over 1,000 women, She Wanted More challenges societal expectations around relationships, dating, friendship, motherhood and what a “successful” life should look like.In this conversation, Kelly, Louise and Poorna discuss:💬 Relationships, dating and rewriting life timelines🌱 Self-worth, female power and societal expectations👯‍♀️ Friendship, grief and being childfree (by choice or circumstance)🔥 The pressures women face—and how to push back❓ The most inappropriate question Poorna has ever been askedIt’s an honest, thought-provoking and deeply relatable conversation about carving your own path and asking: what do I actually want?🎧 Listen now for a powerful discussion on modern womanhood, relationships and redefining success.Have You Frozen Your Eggs Yet is a women’s podcast covering societal expectations, relationships, culture, health, and modern life as a woman. Get in touch!Don't forget to send your thoughts or suggestions for the podcast to frozenyoureggsyet@gmail.comYou can sign up to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6363eddb1650/sign-up-newsletterFind us on Insta, Tik Tok and YouTube @frozenyoureggsyet

What did you think your life would look like at 8 years old? A listener question gets Kelly and Louise reflecting on childhood dreams—and raises some serious questions about certain bedroom posters.If you haven't watched Louis Theroux's 'Manosphere' yet Kelly and Louise break down what it's all about, their concerns and what they felt was missing from it. As much as they wish this wasn't a point of conversation, as a women’s podcast it's a worrying trend that needs to be addressed, but was this the right way? Louise is frustrated by the ongoing airtime given to these terrible people and Kelly thinks education can help bring back those sucked in by this awful narrative.Louise and Kelly also dissect the 'numb' trend - think deadpan stares, vacant looks and irreverence. Charli XCX and Rachel Sennett are proponents of it.  Kelly wonders if it's part of a wider 'numb generation' trend owing to burnout and being chronically online. Louise fails miserably to master the aesthetic just because she has such a lovely smiley face - cue hilarity.Expect honest opinions, cultural commentary and embarrassing confessions. Have You Frozen Your Eggs Yet is a women’s podcast covering societal expectations, relationships, culture, health, and modern life as a woman. Get in touch!Don't forget to send your thoughts or suggestions for the podcast to frozenyoureggsyet@gmail.comYou can sign up to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6363eddb1650/sign-up-newsletterFind us on Insta, Tik Tok and YouTube @frozenyoureggsyet