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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In this episode of Untidy, Matty, Hannah and Producer Flick catch up for a chaotic chat that journeys from the poetry corner to bake sale avoidance, school notice overwhelm, grapefruit utilisation, the weirdest gifts, office party fails, and elaborate plans for their own novelty deaths.

As the vortex towards the end of the year intensifies, the girls consider the topical issues ... like why no one talks about The Bermuda Triangle anymore ... Will their sanity extend into 2025? No one is sure, but, stick around and see what unravels next.

Links to the poems read in this episode:

• ‘Phenomenal Woman’ by Maya Angelou

• ‘The Orange’ by Wendy Cope

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In this snippet from the episode of Untidy, 'The perimenopause handbook with Emily Rose Yates', Matty and Hannah talk to Emily about how they used to be able to have "8,000 drinks and be fine the next day." Now, half a sip leaves them hungover for six weeks. We find out what's really happening to our liver in perimenopause.

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In this episode of Untidy, hosts, Matilda Green and Hannah Davison respond to the call of swathes of hot, brain-fogged, enraged, peri-menopausal women who are feeling frustrated, ignored, dismissed and sometimes a bit depressed about the difficulty they’re having getting clear information and proper support with their symptoms of peri-menopause. They unpack the complexities of perimenopause and holistic health with naturopath Emily Rose Yates.

Emily Rose Yates is a highly respected naturopath with a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Naturopathy, alongside advanced diplomas in herbal medicine, nutrition, and homeopathy. Practising since 2007, Emily has dedicated her career to women’s health, specialising in women’s hormones and perimenopause. She is passionate about empowering women with tools to navigate health challenges holistically and aims to bridge the gap between natural health practices and traditional medical care with her evidence-based approach. Emily is also a mother of three and an advocate for supporting mothers and families to thrive.

Emily shares her insights into how perimenopause affects both physical and mental well-being. She discusses the many symptoms and complaints women can experience, and explains how hormone fluctuations contribute to these challenges. Emphasising a holistic approach, Emily advises on the importance of balanced nutrition, specific supplements, and supportive lifestyle changes that can aid in navigating this life stage.

Follow Emily on Instagram @emilyroseyatesnaturopath and find her website here at https://www.emilyroseyates.com/.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.menopause.org.nz/

• Australian Menopause Centre

• Hormone Tracker eBook by Emily

• GP Letter

• Wholefoods macronutrients wheel

• A Queen’s Prayer

• Hormone Repair Manual by Lara Briden

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In this episode of Untidy, Matty and Hannah share a little Halloween nostalgia, or rather, a history of underwhelm and awkwardness as they wonder how to bypass the event they’re underprepared for. A listener delights them with a video message as she teaches her daughter quick comebacks after the recent episode with Kasey Edwards on ‘Raising kids who like themselves’.

Hannah’s offered a statement dog from a listener as she sets another honeytrap for eligible animal lovers, and, they discuss the merits of dogs with small surface area. She opens up about re-entering the dating world and the complexities of setting boundaries and managing expectations. They reflect on societal pressure to “catch up” to others' expectations.

Finally, the roleplay mishap story that leaves both girls crying with laughter. (No spoilers here!)

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In this episode of Untidy, Hannah and Matilda speak to Kasey Edwards, author of Raising Girls Who Like Themselves and Bringing up Boys who Like Themselves. Alongside fellow researcher, co-author and husband, Christopher Scanlon, Kasey has researched and written about how to raise children who can grow up to feel confident and secure in who they are. She shares her personal journey and offers practical advice on parenting through small, intentional “tweaks” that can foster resilience and self-acceptance in children.

They discuss key differences between raising girls and boys and how society treats them, beauty standards, body image, and societal pressures facing girls, the role of praise, empowering kids through everyday challenges, shaping boys’ views on masculinity and relationships, diffusing conflict without violence, encouraging healthy emotional expression, and, Kasey shares advice on simple, actionable parenting tweaks that can make a big impact on children's confidence.

This conversation is essential listening for bringing up confident, secure, resilient kids in this modern world.

Follow Kasey Edwards on Instagram @kaseyedwardswriter or find her books, Raising Girls Who Like Themselves and Bringing up Boys who Like Themselves, online here. Find free downloadable resources, online classes, the audiobooks, and more information here.

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In this episode of Untidy, Matty and Hannah are feeling a spring in their steps ... but, since when did pollen get hallucinogenic ...? Strap in dear listeners, this episode is a ride!

Hannah’s decided to date again and is stepping out with her statement dog Honey Traps. She reviews the Standard Poodle for efficacy. Matty’s victimised in a retail store for concealer in her crow’s feet and takes us to school on how to rescue a sister during a wardrobe malfunction.

From a style crisis in public to a style crisis at home, Motto Fashions @mottofashions challenges the girls to clamber out of their dressed-down, working-from-home style ruts and solve their outfit dilemmas with staple items from their ‘F*** It Era’. The challenge has been set—Matty is excited, and Hannah is nervous. Stand by for the results on Instagram!

In a critical multi-chat, multitasking fail, Hannah confesses she’s sent something incriminating into the wrong chat ... She’s never blushed so hard on the pod. Thanks to the solidarity of the listeners, she’s not alone ... #doinitforthepod

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In this snippet from the episode of Untidy, "Why do I smell like an uncooked sausage?", Matty and Hannah talk about Matty having all of the feels as Milo prepares to start school. Hannah shares tips and insights from her own experiences and from the My Big Moments book, Ready for School — a firm favourite as Milo prepares to take on his next milestone. But, will Matty be ready?

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.

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