The Beautiful Nightmare

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge.Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.It's fairly common, but no one really wants to admit they pooped whilst giving birth. One partner shuts down a humiliating moment with one shocking admission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes we're faced with intense people that zap our energy the moment they open their mouths. It's not their fault, but we have to learn how to manage our boundaries and explore different ways to say 'NO' without compromise. Shanelle and Tamara tell you there moments of weakness, whilst also examining the times they too have been intense.Shanelle finds out what her spirit animal is whilst Tamara recounts her close encounter with a real life dance mum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge.Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.Weddings- they make us laugh, they make us cry. But when a bride stacks it down an embankment, bridesmaids poo themselves, or the mother of the bride knocks herself out with a champagne bottle, it's all we can do stop ourselves from wetting ourselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge.Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.A sister ruins her brother's life at one family BBQ. Pass the sausages please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge.Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.It's an interesting debate- should you get a day off to take care of you if it's Mother's/Father's Day? One dad doesn't quite get the irony of his very own Father's Day arrangement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge.Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.Husband refuses to fix his wife's appliance bungles after she mows over the sprinkler system. First world problems right there Brayden! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy 100! Yes, Shanelle and Tamara have made it to 100 episodes, so help them celebrate by looking back on some of their best moments. Thanks especially to all of the special guests featured, and most importantly the MABN listeners for their love and support. Cheese platter soon?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge.Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.Are you allowed to fart in your house, or is there a dictatorship where you're the victim? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're feeling a little worse for ware, like your parenting is not up to scratch and you're just not winning the everyday up heal battle- turn to the animal kingdom. From kid kicking to baby eating, these animals will make you look like Mother Theresa on a good day. As a mum, you're not as bad as you think... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge.Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.Semantics are important when you're talking about articles of clothing. There's a new tank top in town for blokes, so watch out fellas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The period chat is never done, so why not go for round 2! How much do you really know about your menstrual cycle? This episode busts some myths and fills you in on what the hell your body does when it comes to hormones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge.Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.Have you ever been kicked out of a bar stone cold sober? Many have, and thanks to over zealous security guards, it may never stop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thinking of signing up for that course? Considering a job that means you'll travel all the time? Feeling the guilt that you took that weekend sabbatical with your best mates leaving the kids at home? Well have no fear, your get out of the house guilt free card is here!So often we feel we can't explore opportunities in our lives, without upheaval or causing our kids to lay it on thick with the 'but mummy I'll miss you' line. Change is hard and uncomfortable, but surely it's all working towards a better version of you, so you can land where you need to be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge.Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.Do you ALWAYS wash your hands after you've been to the toilet? One woman declares to the world she often doesn't- and she's owning it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the ladies are chatting about those moments are parents when we go that little bit too far. Our kids need to be held accountable for their actions, but is making them carry around dog poop for a day really the answer? MABN listeners get in on it by sharing their best and wildest punishment fails. Just remember- repair, repair, repair! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge.Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.Emoji's are shaping the way we communicate, and are the lexicon we are forced to embrace. But be careful which emoji you use! It may come back to bite you in the arse like one unfortunate Canadian company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nikki Osborne is a comedian, actress and former model (well, not the last bit), and has been gracing Aussie stages with her stand-up for over a decade. Shanelle and Tamara chat to Nikki about her stand-up shows, her character Bush Barbie and the entertainment industry's reluctance to make space for women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So you're getting down and dirty with your partner, trying a couple of wiz bang moves when out slips a queef, you head smack the table or you get your ass stuck in the bathroom sink. It's embarrassing at the time, but a bloody good story later. MABN listeners share their best bedroom blunders for your listening pleasure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you've chased down a Margarita jug with five shots of Zambuca, you're in peak form, pulling out your best Britney moves and life is AMAY-ZIIIIIING!!!! That's until you wake up the next morning. Enter- the SHAME SPIRAL. Was I embarrassing? Did I say the wrong thing? Who did I offend? Why did I eat two Kebabs in one sitting? The paranoia, anxiety and shame has a physiological explanation, and you're definitely not the only one suffering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge.Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.Do you have a freeloading friend or relative who always dodges the bill? This week, one woman hatches a fool proof plan to give her sister-in-law some much needed cosmic karma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge.Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.When two backgrounds collide in controversy littered with bikinis and shame. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge.Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.Yowzer! One woman goes all out to teach her lazy husband a lesson about looking after their baby, only to be slammed by her mother-in-law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge.Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.When your mum starts flirting with waiters at cafe's on your behalf, things will never end well. One anxiety ridden daughter has had this displeasure her whole dating life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge.Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.Being gas lit by your babysitter is one thing, but the ongoing issue of posting your kids online takes one dad over the edge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shanelle and Tamara sit down with Wentworth star Kate Jenkinson for a down to earth chat about the realities of being a new parent, juggling life as an actor and some super helpful cooking hacks from Kate's Instagram hit 'My Sh#t Kitchen'. Even in a dressing gown this lady can work it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge.Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.Breast milk. Father in-laws. Two things that really shouldn't go together. One father in-law would wholeheartedly disagree. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to taking things out on people, our partners tend to feel the brunt of our rage. The funny thing is, it’s usually over the most petty of things. From dirty sinks and forgetting the bin liner, to board games and tortillas, there's a heap of small triggers that can lead to big blow outs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge.Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.How would you tell your partner you were pregnant? A surprise video? Write it on a cake? Homing pigeon? One husband bites off more than he can chew when he finds an exciting surprise in his dessert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meditation seems to be the buzz on everybody's social media feed; but can we do it? As parents we barely have time to scratch our bums let alone spend 10 minutes sweeping chatter from our brains in a lame attempt to find some inner peace. The ladies chat about the new evocative experience of ASMR, and if you haven't heard of it already, you're in for a mind bending treat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge.Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.One vegan family are serious about shutting down their neighbours when it comes to dinner time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode Shanelle and Tamara take a deep dive into the depths of the innocent 'handbag'. Not only is that thing you sling over your shoulder everyday an extension of your house, but also of your very being. The gals take a look at some of the hilarious things our listeners have pulled out of their bags, and are inspired to rummage through their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge.Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday.It's always a bit dicey when it comes to responsibilities as a step-parent. One mum has a Mother's Day moral dilemma, but quickly faces the backlash from Reddit Users. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shanelle and Tamara sit down with comedian, writer, podcaster and nurse Georgie Carroll for a funny chat about what's to come... teenagers. Turns out they're not as bad as we all think- (or are they??) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. Kids can be fussy, and it's stressful trying to fill them with nutritional goodness. One mum's solved all of our issues in one fell swoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sleep is an important biological need for human survival. But why the hell can't we do it? Kids will often be a hand brake for a solid night of shut eye, whilst even your own brain can get in the way of sinking into sleep when you're going over the laundry list of things to do. This episode offers little in the way of sleep solutions, but you'll no longer feel alone on your quest for a few zzzz''s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. Have you ever said something that's been caught on video, to survive forever never to be erased? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all hide things from our kids, our partners, or heck, even ourselves (let's face it, that's a serious case of denial...) Rationally we know these things are what aid us in surviving another day, but we still feel damn guilty. This episode the girls alleviate that guilt for you, so you don't have to wear it on your own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. Would you let someone else breast feed your child? Discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The start of MABN Season 8 kicks off with the funny and delectable Felicity Ward. An Aussie actor and comedian, Felicity chats to the gals about anxiety, post-natal depression and her new best mate Emma Thompson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. Did you know masturbating whilst on your period could really be a cure-all for all of those wretched symptoms we suffer from each month? Yep, it's a thing, and we're digging it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. What do you get when you cross a billionaire magnate with a woke award winning musician? 'X' and 'Y' is the short answer. Grimes expresses her distaste for the term 'mother' and why it's not a label she's comfortable using. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. An angry pregnant woman rejects her husbands request to witness the birth of their child. Not before berating him for being upset about it. Is he too soft for feeling vulnerable or is he the poster boy for non-toxic masculinity? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every Thursday. Imagine coming home to find your neighbours hosting a kids birthday party in YOUR POOL! Yep, that happened, and the internet's getting pissed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whatever it is, it's how we're designed as homo sapiens- to compare ourselves to others. It's how we know we belong right? But in a global village we're evolving, and it makes it damn hard to know what you should and shouldn't be doing. Particularly as a grown ass woman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you do when you've downed 5 litres of detox shakes before your wedding day in order to combat the dreaded bloat? One bride makes the wrong choice on the dance floor, with only dire consequences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes, it's the mother in-law episode. So if you have one, take a beat knowing you're not alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever imagined winning the Lotto? Millions of dollars to spend on yachts, holidays, luxury homes, divorce...(wait what?) Yes, for some Lotto winners it's not all beer and skittles! Shanelle and Tamara regale stories of Lottery winners where they've lost it all, been sued, been imprisoned and even murdered, all in the name of money. Like they say, money really is the root of all evil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have moments where we feel on top of the world - great hair day (or face day), clothes fit, kids are angels and life is goooood. That's when Brody at General Pants tells you his mum has the same blouse as you, and you're reminded that you're no longer 20... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Trumpism's that will have you reaching for a sick bag, to golf pro's 'not so pro' moments; it's that buzz word toxic masculinity that's got us all talking, and wondering if there really is any hope for a misogynistic free future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From ghostly Robo-mops, sugar free Gummi Bears that get your bowels moving, pesky menstrual cups and the novel 'vagina in a can', Shanelle and Tamara share some of the best customer reviews circulating online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.