Honestly ... I'm Lonely

Kate and Deli chat about how they don't even know what day it is on the podvent calendar, and there isn't much more of a December thing than that! But after that they talk giving back, getting out of your own headspace and helping someone else! Maybe giving gingerbreads to a neighbour (yes Kate manages to talk about gingerbreads again;) Deli talks about what it can do you to neuro chemically to give love, money or time into something that helps someone else this Christmas. Kate talks about https://neighbourseveryday.org/ check them out.If you want to stay connected with Kate, you can here;Follow Kate on insta here https://www.instagram.com/podbarkate/Get Kate's Newsletter here https://katemulholland.substack.com/https://katemulholland.com.au/Please rate and review and follow the show xx

The Peas are back together ... Mandy Hose joins Kate today from her car ... Mandy talks about her dislike of snow at Christmas, and has a no snow policy. She talks about buying her 14-year-old the Gilmore Girls Advent calendar, which in her words was sh*t. She also talks about buying her own advent calendar and how much she is loving it! Not only that, but she encourages you all to buy your own advent calendar. Mandy and Kate talk about how proud they are of an Aussie Christmas, and own our Christmas traditions. They talk about some of the trickiness of gifting, and different finances amongst friends or family. They chat about making Christmas simpler if possible, whilst still making it magical."say no to the snow and that is it from Mandy" xxIf you want to stay connected with Kate, you can here;Follow Kate on insta here https://www.instagram.com/podbarkate/Get Kate's Newsletter here https://katemulholland.substack.com/https://katemulholland.com.au/Please rate and review and follow the show xx

Grinchmas ... Today, Deli and Kate chat all about the Grinch, they talk to the Grinch and what it is like to be on the other side of the table from a Grinch. They talk about how hard it is to be a Grinch and to have a Grinch at Christmas. Do Grinches know they are a Grinch? Deli asks why do you feel like a Grinch? And asks lots of good questions.If you want to stay connected with Kate, you can here;Follow Kate on insta here https://www.instagram.com/podbarkate/Get Kate's Newsletter here https://katemulholland.substack.com/https://katemulholland.com.au/Please rate and review and follow the show xx

On day 8 of the podvent calendar, Deli and Kate talk about random useless tasks, but then get back on track to talk about filling your own stocking this Christmas. We are all worthy of a full stocking on Christmas morning, even if it means filling it ourselves. You can buy your own presents, wrap it up and enjoy it. If you are a parent, you can also teach your children how to give gifts, and think of others. We just wanted to say today is about you, not just about everybody else .... If you want to stay connected with Kate, you can here;Follow Kate on insta here https://www.instagram.com/podbarkate/Get Kate's Newsletter here https://katemulholland.substack.com/https://katemulholland.com.au/Please rate and review and follow the show xx

Today's topic is a tricky one ... We are talking about being estranged from someone you love or loved at Christmas. Missing that person or relationship during the festive period. Maybe you put the boundary up, maybe they did, it can still be a big wound that feels like it isn't able to heal. Deli has advice as always that is a Christmas gift in and of itself.She talks about new things that we can imagine and make come true ... we can create a different Christmas xIf you want to stay connected with Kate, you can here;Follow Kate on insta here https://www.instagram.com/podbarkate/Get Kate's Newsletter here https://katemulholland.substack.com/https://katemulholland.com.au/Please rate and review and follow the show xx

Ikea ... today Deli and Kate chat about a cheaper, cuter Christmas. Kate talks about her love of Ikea candles, her love of op shop decorations, and vintage or re-using Christmas decorations. And in news to no one, Kmart and Target have affordable Chrissy stuff too! What about paper chains? Let's face it, Christmas is so expensive, so let's make it the way we want it, and not spend a fortune! They get all nostalgic and talk about their childhood Christmas' that were not expensive but still so magic. And maybe it's time we value someone "giving" us, not money! Budget Christmas, and thoughtful Christmas, that's the 2024 aesthetic baby. If you want to stay connected with Kate, you can here;Follow Kate on insta here https://www.instagram.com/podbarkate/Get Kate's Newsletter here https://katemulholland.substack.com/https://katemulholland.com.au/Please rate and review and follow the show xx

Kate talks about her love of Gingerbread ... Her recipe will be in the substack this week ... It is one of her fave xmas things! They bring joy! Do you have something that just means Christmas to you? Deli says it's cooking food for people she loves! They even go down the chocolate ripple cake road!

It is the 4th day of podvent, the dog barks as ever and Deli and Kate talk a little bit about being single on Christmas day, well Deli can when Kate stops talking. If you want to stay connected with Kate, you can here;Follow Kate on insta here https://www.instagram.com/podbarkate/Get Kate's Newsletter here https://katemulholland.substack.com/https://katemulholland.com.au/Please rate and review and follow the show xx

White Wine in the sun Christmas ....Today on your podvent calendar Deli and Kate talk about the magic of Christmas in Australia ... the summer nights and all that it means to us! The magic of an Aussie Christmas, pool days, cricket in the backyard and white wine (or cordial) in the sun!If you want to stay connected with Kate, you can here;Follow Kate on insta here https://www.instagram.com/podbarkate/Get Kate's Newsletter here https://katemulholland.substack.com/https://katemulholland.com.au/Please rate and review and follow the show xx