In this episode of Untidy, Matty and Hannah go off-script and ditch the plan for the episode to talk about what’s really on their minds — the beautiful chaos of life served with a side of emotional vulnerability and an unavoidable sprinkle of self-care.

Hannah shares she’s losing her battle with COVID, operating with mashed potato for a brain and finding no choice but to surrender to the slow lane. Matty opens up about a parenting fail that morning that left her feeling particularly low.

They talk about the art of repair after rupture and why it’s not always on your time schedule. There’s chat about the pressures of productivity, how to give yourself grace, and how to give yourself permission to lie in the sun with a good book (even if your bathroom remains borderline condemned while you do it).

Untidy is celebrating some big wins: a Gold for Best Family Podcast and Silver for Best Branded Podcast at the NZ Podcast Awards! A massive thank you to all of you for your love and support—it means the world to us.

Grab your ice cream (you’ll understand why!) and listen in for a good, slightly unhinged kōrero about life’s less-than-perfect moments.

Links we mention in the show:
Connected parenting with Genevieve Muir — Episode
Connected parenting Q&A with Genevieve Muir — Episode
Ready for School book by My Big Moments online
Ready for School book by My Big Moments in stores
Untidy podcast is on YouTube!

If you enjoy this episode of Untidy, please support the show by subscribing in your podcast app and tapping the ‘+ follow’ button. You can also find us and subscribe on YouTube! That way, you’ll never miss an episode. Help us to keep building this supportive community – subscribe, share an episode with a mate, and chuck us a 5-star review. Thank you for listening, contributing and supporting our independent production! You’re the best!

Untidy is made for you – the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess we call parenthood! Follow the show and DM us on Instagram @untidypodcast or email hello@untidypodcast.com. Your stories and ideas to help us shape the show! Find us online at Untidy podcast. Find Matilda at @matootles and get your copy of The Feel Good Guide. Find Hannah at @hannahedavison and her My Big Moments children’s books at @mybigmoments. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.

In this episode of Untidy, Matty and Hannah go off-script and ditch the plan for the episode to talk about what&rsquo;s really on their minds &mdash; the beautiful chaos of life served with a side of emotional vulnerability and an unavoidable sprinkle of self-care.
Hannah shares she&rsquo;s losing her battle with COVID, operating with mashed potato for a brain and finding no choice but to surrender to the slow lane. Matty opens up about a parenting fail that morning that left her feeling particularly low.
They talk about the art of repair after rupture and why it&rsquo;s not always on your time schedule. There&rsquo;s chat about the pressures of productivity, how to give yourself grace, and how to give yourself permission to lie in the sun with a good book (even if your bathroom remains borderline condemned while you do it).
Untidy is celebrating some big wins: a Gold for Best Family Podcast and Silver for Best Branded Podcast at the NZ Podcast Awards! A massive thank you to all of you for your love and support&mdash;it means the world to us.
Grab your ice cream (you&rsquo;ll understand why!) and listen in for a good, slightly unhinged kōrero about life&rsquo;s less-than-perfect moments.
Links we mention in the show: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dTBd16yXCFg2bX7aSvhZa?si=2ad5e19a70bd4a8a">Connected parenting with Genevieve Muir &mdash; Episode </a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5SFYBl3ENcdEPqkTnnoAwG?si=94a7489cc88b4123">Connected parenting Q&amp;A with Genevieve Muir &mdash; Episode </a><a href="https://mybigmoments.com/starting-school">Ready for School book by My Big Moments online </a><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=ready+for+school+my+big+moments+hannah+davison&amp;oq=ready+for+school+my+big+moments+hannah+davison&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIICAEQABgWGB4yCggCEAAYgAQYogQyCggDEAAYgAQYogQyBwgEEAAY7wUyCggFEAAYogQYiQUyBwgGEAAY7wXSAQg1NjQ5ajBqN6gCALACAA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8">Ready for School book by My Big Moments in stores </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Untidypodcast">Untidy podcast is on YouTube!</a>
If you enjoy this episode of Untidy, please support the show by subscribing in your podcast app and tapping the &lsquo;+ follow&rsquo; button. You can also find us and subscribe on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Untidypodcast">YouTube</a>! That way, you&rsquo;ll never miss an episode. Help us to keep building this supportive community &ndash; subscribe, share an episode with a mate, and chuck us a 5-star review. Thank you for listening, contributing and supporting our independent production! You&rsquo;re the best!
Untidy is made for you &ndash; the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess we call parenthood! Follow the show and DM us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/untidypodcast/">@untidypodcast</a> or email <a href="mailto:hello@untidypodcast.com">hello@untidypodcast.com</a>. Your stories and ideas to help us shape the show! Find us online at<a href="https://www.untidypodcast.com/"> Untidy podcast</a>. Find Matilda at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/matootles/">@matootles</a> and get your copy of <a href="https://www.whitcoulls.co.nz/the-feel-good-guide-6481627">The Feel Good Guide</a>. Find Hannah at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahedavison/">@hannahedavison</a> and her <a href="https://mybigmoments.com/">My Big Moments</a> children&rsquo;s books at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mybigmoments/">@mybigmoments</a>. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.

Untidy podcast honours the person within the parent. Hosts, Matilda Green and Hannah Davison dive into the undergrowth of sex and relationships, mental health, healing, body issues, identity questions, and more with a range of guests. Connect, laugh, learn, and keep moving forward. 

Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram @untidypodcast. Follow Matilda at @matootles and Hannah’s work at My Big Moments and @mybigmoments.

Untidy podcast honours the person within the parent. Hosts, Matilda Green and Hannah Davison dive into the undergrowth of sex and relationships, mental health, healing, body issues, identity questions, and more with a range of guests. Connect, laugh, learn, and keep moving forward. Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram @untidypodcast. Follow Matilda at @matootles and Hannah’s work at My Big Moments and @mybigmoments.

Untidy

Made for you, the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess we call parentood. Untidy podcast honours the person within the parent. Hosts, Matilda Green and Hannah Davison dive into the undergrowth of sex and relationships, mental health, healing, body issues, identity questions, and much more with a range of incredible guests. Connect, laugh, learn, and keep moving forward. 

Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram @untidypodcast. Follow Matilda at @matootles, Hannah at @hannahedavison, and My Big Moments kids' books at @mybigmoments.

Made for you, the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess we call parentood. Untidy podcast honours the person within the parent. Hosts, Matilda Green and Hannah Davison dive into the undergrowth of sex and relationships, mental health, healing, body issues, identity questions, and much more with a range of incredible guests. Connect, laugh, learn, and keep moving forward. Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram @untidypodcast. Follow Matilda at @matootles, Hannah at @hannahedavison, and My Big Moments kids' books at @mybigmoments.

Surrendering to imperfection

In this episode of Untidy, Hannah and Matty chat with two legends of New Zealand broadcasting, Jay-Jay Feeney and Dom Harvey. Well-known for their work together on The Edge Breakfast Show, Jay-Jay and Dom have shared an extraordinary journey that has seen them transition from romantic partners to business partners, redefining what it means to evolve a partnership.

From their new podcast studio, PodLab, Matty and Hannah turn the questions on these two seasoned interviewers to talk about how they managed mixing their personal and professional lives, deal with public scrutiny and entitlement, the evolution of their relationship through separation, navigating friendship dynamics with new partners, and embarking on a new business venture together. 

Jay-Jay and Dom share openly and candidly about their relationship over the years and how it has transformed to support their personal and mutual evolution, calling into question what a successful relationship really looks like. 

Check out their joint venture, @podlabnz and follow @jjfeeneynz and @domharveynz. Listen to the multi-award-winning @domharveypodcast on your favourite podcast listening app. 

If you enjoy this episode of Untidy, please support the show by subscribing in your podcast app and tapping the ‘+ follow’ button. That way, you’ll never miss an episode. Help us to keep building this supportive community – subscribe, share an episode with a mate, and chuck us a 5-star review. Thank you for listening and supporting our independent production! You’re the best!

Untidy is made for you – the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess we call parenthood! Follow the show and DM us on Instagram @untidypodcast or email hello@untidypodcast.com. Your stories and ideas to help us shape the show! Find us online at Untidy podcast. Find Matilda at @matootles and get your copy of The Feel Good Guide. Find Hannah at @hannahedavison and her My Big Moments children’s books at @mybigmoments. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.

In this episode of Untidy, Hannah and Matty chat with two legends of New Zealand broadcasting, Jay-Jay Feeney and Dom Harvey. Well-known for their work together on The Edge Breakfast Show, Jay-Jay and Dom have shared an extraordinary journey that has seen them transition from romantic partners to business partners, redefining what it means to evolve a partnership.
From their new podcast studio, <a href="https://www.podlab.co.nz/">PodLab</a>, Matty and Hannah turn the questions on these two seasoned interviewers to talk about how they managed mixing their personal and professional lives, deal with public scrutiny and entitlement, the evolution of their relationship through separation, navigating friendship dynamics with new partners, and embarking on a new business venture together. 
Jay-Jay and Dom share openly and candidly about their relationship over the years and how it has transformed to support their personal and mutual evolution, calling into question what a successful relationship really looks like. 
Check out their joint venture, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/podlabnz/">@podlabnz</a> and follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jjfeeneynz/#">@jjfeeneynz</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/domharveynz/">@domharveynz</a>. Listen to the multi-award-winning <a href="https://www.instagram.com/domharveypodcast/">@domharveypodcast</a> on your favourite podcast listening app. 
If you enjoy this episode of Untidy, please support the show by subscribing in your podcast app and tapping the ‘+ follow’ button. That way, you’ll never miss an episode. Help us to keep building this supportive community – subscribe, share an episode with a mate, and chuck us a 5-star review. Thank you for listening and supporting our independent production! You’re the best!
Untidy is made for you – the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess we call parenthood! Follow the show and DM us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/untidypodcast/">@untidypodcast</a> or email hello@untidypodcast.com. Your stories and ideas to help us shape the show! Find us online at<a href="https://www.untidypodcast.com/"> Untidy podcast</a>. Find Matilda at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/matootles/">@matootles</a> and get your copy of <a href="https://www.whitcoulls.co.nz/the-feel-good-guide-6481627">The Feel Good Guide</a>. Find Hannah at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahedavison/">@hannahedavison</a> and her <a href="https://mybigmoments.com/">My Big Moments</a> children’s books at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mybigmoments/">@mybigmoments</a>. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.

The evolution of partnership with Jay-Jay & Dom

In this episode of Untidy, Matty and Hannah discuss Matilda’s chaotic trip to the public pool. As if swimming in the lukewarm piss of child minestrone soup wasn’t enough, Matty discovers she’s inadvertently decided to become bold and braless. 

Hannah’s absolutely not resisting her cravings to own a vintage caravan and grimly realises she’s been asking prospective dates for the bare minimum, which they’re still unable to deliver. 

The girls discuss toilet cubicle psychology, irrational fears, and why, under the right circumstances, you’re all for strangers’ hands tickling your ankles.

The mystery of The Bermuda Triangle is conclusively solved! (Sort of.) And, Matilda stays wild and free by preparing her body for the Coldplay concert six weeks advance. 

Episode we mention:
Perimenopause Handbook with Emily Rose Yates

If you enjoy this episode of Untidy, please support the show by subscribing in your podcast app and tapping the ‘+ follow’ button. That way, you’ll never miss an episode. Help us to keep building this supportive community – subscribe, share an episode with a mate, and chuck us a 5-star review. Thank you for listening and supporting our independent production! You’re the best!

Untidy is made for you – the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess we call parenthood! Follow the show and DM us on Instagram @untidypodcast or email hello@untidypodcast.com. Your stories and ideas to help us shape the show! Find us online at Untidy podcast. Find Matilda at @matootles and get your copy of The Feel Good Guide. Find Hannah at @hannahedavison and her My Big Moments children’s books at @mybigmoments. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.

In this episode of Untidy, Matty and Hannah discuss Matilda’s chaotic trip to the public pool. As if swimming in the lukewarm piss of child minestrone soup wasn’t enough, Matty discovers she’s inadvertently decided to become bold and braless. 
Hannah’s absolutely not resisting her cravings to own a vintage caravan and grimly realises she’s been asking prospective dates for the bare minimum, which they’re still unable to deliver. 
The girls discuss toilet cubicle psychology, irrational fears, and why, under the right circumstances, you’re all for strangers’ hands tickling your ankles.
The mystery of The Bermuda Triangle is conclusively solved! (Sort of.) And, Matilda stays wild and free by preparing her body for the Coldplay concert six weeks advance. 
Episode we mention: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Nmolj9MSqpclJKLl5yUky?si=b2f78ba48dca4f8f">Perimenopause Handbook with Emily Rose Yates</a>
If you enjoy this episode of Untidy, please support the show by subscribing in your podcast app and tapping the ‘+ follow’ button. That way, you’ll never miss an episode. Help us to keep building this supportive community – subscribe, share an episode with a mate, and chuck us a 5-star review. Thank you for listening and supporting our independent production! You’re the best!
Untidy is made for you – the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess we call parenthood! Follow the show and DM us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/untidypodcast/">@untidypodcast</a> or email hello@untidypodcast.com. Your stories and ideas to help us shape the show! Find us online at<a href="https://www.untidypodcast.com/"> Untidy podcast</a>. Find Matilda at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/matootles/">@matootles</a> and get your copy of <a href="https://www.whitcoulls.co.nz/the-feel-good-guide-6481627">The Feel Good Guide</a>. Find Hannah at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahedavison/">@hannahedavison</a> and her <a href="https://mybigmoments.com/">My Big Moments</a> children’s books at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mybigmoments/">@mybigmoments</a>. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.

Bralessness, caravan cravings, and toilet cubicle psychology

In this episode of Untidy, Matty and Hannah are joined by Kate Whitaker, Senior Advisor at Te Mana Whakaatu Classification Office for New Zealand and an expert in education and outreach. She has over a decade of classroom teaching and facilitation experience under her belt and is driven to enhance the lives of New Zealanders through practical resources for whānau and teachers, helping them to have open kōrero about challenging topics like harmful media and pornography.

Kate’s work focuses on empowering youth, caregivers, and educators to build critical media literacy skills and break down the stigma surrounding these conversations. She shares actionable strategies to help parents feel equipped to guide their children through today’s media landscape, encouraging resilience and critical thinking rather than fear of what can feel like a daunting prospect in this modern era of parenting. 

This episode delves into the importance of moving away from ‘moral panic’ and toward proactive, meaningful discussions and teaching self-management skills to tamariki and rangatahi youth. Kate highlights the tools available to New Zealanders for addressing these issues with confidence, offering insights into the role we all play in creating a safer, more understanding environment for young people.

Find the resources mentioned in this episode:


Te Mana Whakaatu Classification Office website


Classification Office resources for parents and educators


Find a viewing rating


NZ Classification Office on Instagram
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Simply enter here:
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COMMENT: (Not essential, but, if you want to show your love for the show, it might make all the difference!)

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If you enjoy this episode of Untidy, please support the show by subscribing in your podcast app and tapping the ‘+ follow’ button. That way, you’ll never miss an episode. Help us to keep building this supportive community – subscribe, share an episode with a mate, and chuck us a 5-star review. Thank you for listening and supporting our independent production! You’re the best!

Untidy is made for you – the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess we call parenthood! Follow the show and DM us on Instagram @untidypodcast or email hello@untidypodcast.com. Your stories and ideas to help us shape the show! Find us online at Untidy podcast. Find Matilda at @matootles and get your copy of The Feel Good Guide. Find Hannah at @hannahedavison and her My Big Moments children’s books at @mybigmoments. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.

In this episode of Untidy, Matty and Hannah are joined by Kate Whitaker, Senior Advisor at Te Mana Whakaatu Classification Office for New Zealand and an expert in education and outreach. She has over a decade of classroom teaching and facilitation experience under her belt and is driven to enhance the lives of New Zealanders through practical resources for whānau and teachers, helping them to have open kōrero about challenging topics like harmful media and pornography.
Kate’s work focuses on empowering youth, caregivers, and educators to build critical media literacy skills and break down the stigma surrounding these conversations. She shares actionable strategies to help parents feel equipped to guide their children through today’s media landscape, encouraging resilience and critical thinking rather than fear of what can feel like a daunting prospect in this modern era of parenting. 
This episode delves into the importance of moving away from ‘moral panic’ and toward proactive, meaningful discussions and teaching self-management skills to tamariki and rangatahi youth. Kate highlights the tools available to New Zealanders for addressing these issues with confidence, offering insights into the role we all play in creating a safer, more understanding environment for young people.
Find the resources mentioned in this episode:
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<a href="https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/resources/items/downloadable-resources-for-parents-and-caregivers/">Classification Office resources for parents and educators</a>
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<a href="https://www.classificationoffice.govt.nz/find-a-rating/">Find a viewing rating</a>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nzoflc">NZ Classification Office on Instagram</a>
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We need you!
The Untidy podcast team would dearly love to take out The Listeners’ Choice Award at the NZ Podcast Awards for 2024. Please vote <a href="https://www.nzpodcastawards.com/nominate">here</a> and get behind your favourite show in a groundswell of this Untidy community! Simply enter <a href="https://www.nzpodcastawards.com/nominate">here</a>: PODCAST NAME: Untidy YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS: (You’ve got this one.) LINK TO PODCAST: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6FKRdV8xqVU3vP5jfJ3TKi?si=d2dfade6daf64f8f">https://open.spotify.com/show/6FKRdV8xqVU3vP5jfJ3TKi?si=d2dfade6daf64f8f</a> COMMENT: (Not essential, but, if you want to show your love for the show, it might make all the difference!)
Thank you!
If you enjoy this episode of Untidy, please support the show by subscribing in your podcast app and tapping the ‘+ follow’ button. That way, you’ll never miss an episode. Help us to keep building this supportive community – subscribe, share an episode with a mate, and chuck us a 5-star review. Thank you for listening and supporting our independent production! You’re the best!
Untidy is made for you – the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess we call parenthood! Follow the show and DM us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/untidypodcast/">@untidypodcast</a> or email hello@untidypodcast.com. Your stories and ideas to help us shape the show! Find us online at<a href="https://www.untidypodcast.com/"> Untidy podcast</a>. Find Matilda at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/matootles/">@matootles</a> and get your copy of <a href="https://www.whitcoulls.co.nz/the-feel-good-guide-6481627">The Feel Good Guide</a>. Find Hannah at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahedavison/">@hannahedavison</a> and her <a href="https://mybigmoments.com/">My Big Moments</a> children’s books at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mybigmoments/">@mybigmoments</a>. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.

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