Who Even Are We?
Who Even Are We? is a twice-weekly podcast about identity shifts, friendships, parenting teens (or nearly teens), marriage, confidence, chaos, and all the things no one prepares you for.
Podshape · Jay Walkerden
Show overview
Who Even Are We? has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 955 episodes, alongside 3 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 180 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence, with the show now in its 20th season.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 10 min and 12 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Kids & Family show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 36 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2021, with 150 episodes published. Published by Jay Walkerden.
From the publisher
After millions of downloads and years of oversharing on Am I A Bad Mum?, Katie Mattin and Rachel Thaiday are introducing Who Even Are We. Who Even Are We? is a twice-weekly podcast about identity shifts, friendships, parenting teens (or nearly teens), marriage, confidence, chaos, and all the things no one prepares you for. From honest confessions to ridiculous stories and conversations that swing from hilarious to heartfelt, nothing is off limits and nothing is polished! It’s real life, real friendship, and real talk for anyone who’s ever looked around and thought… who even are we now?
Latest Episodes
View all 955 episodesAging gracefully.... kind of
Who will we be when the kids leave home?
We like dining alone!
Revisiting your 20 year old self
It cost HOW MUCH??
We worry about EVERYTHING
Getting rid of the Cortisol belly!
Parenting teenagers and the effect it has on our self esteem
Pushing my health ideas on to people that don't care!
Carrying the Mental Load
Is Chat GPT going to replace our doctors?
S1 Ep 23Inside the Manosphere Controversy
We've both watched the show and have our own takes on the controversial Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere show on Netflix! Why we think the men are nothing but salesmen and our concern for the girls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 22Turning Grief into Connection with Psychic Medium Barbra Banner
In this episode we are Joined from Los Angeles by Evidential / psychic / trance medium Barbra Banner to chat about connecting with spirits, the messages that come through and how to trust the signs. You can connect with Barbra at www.bannermedium.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 22Supplements, what should we take?
Rach spends a lot of time researching what we do and don't need, and Katie wastes a lot of money on what she sees on Instagram that she thinks she needs. So what should we be taking that won't break the bank??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 21Losing your identity
In this episode we chat about jobs and Rach changing her career in her 40's. Also when you lose your job, who are you left with? We unpack identity loss, Katie’s “fallen star” moment after radio, and the harsh reality of fair-weather friends when the spotlight fades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 20Broke & ashamed
We’ve all had moments we don’t talk about, and in this episode Katie opens up about a time when she didn't even have the money to buy her kids school uniforms. The shame she carried and the showing up like everything was ok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 19Money blocks and the anxiety we have
In this episode we chat money, money, money! From comparison with others, our money blocks, anxiety, and the shame around it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 18Jackie O: Our thoughts
In this episode we address the story that's dominating Australian headlines - what's going on with Kyle & Jackie O??? After working in radio for 17 years Katie has some thoughts on what's actually going on....See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 17Fitness in your 40's
We're a bit sick of the conflicting messages around what exactly we should be doing in terms of exercise. Cardio or no cardio? Do we have to run or can we just walk? As a personal trainer Rach has some suggestions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 16Make someone's day
Rach has come up with an idea that she thinks will make someone's day. Pick a different person every day and lets start filling buckets!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.