Podcast Summary
Exploring Delicious Meals, Enhanced Dating, and Parenting Challenges: Kroger provides affordable meal options and digital savings. Bumble introduces new features for better compatibility and safety. Parents share lockdown experiences and find humor in the challenges on 'Lockdown Parenting Hell'.
Kroger offers an extensive range of delicious meal options with everyday low prices and additional savings through digital coupons and fuel points. Meanwhile, Bumble introduces new features to enhance the dating experience with easier compatibility, improved chat starters, and increased safety. Lastly, the podcast "Lockdown Parenting Hell" explores the challenges of parenting during lockdown through the experiences of famous parents and listeners. Josh Whittaker and Rob Beckett discuss their own struggles and offer a humorous perspective on the situation. A listener shared her experience of moving back to Liverpool from Cardiff and her daughter's unexpected articulation. Rob expressed his desire for a shed as an escape from the daily struggles of life, reflecting the idea that happiness can be found in simplicity.
Struggles of a Pregnant Woman Amidst Joyful World: Pregnancy brings unique challenges, especially during uncertain times. Women like Rose face physical discomfort and emotional distress, while their families and social media present a contrasting picture of joy and normalcy.
Pregnancy and the current world situation are causing hardships for those in the house. Rose, who is heavily pregnant, is finding it difficult to move and breathe comfortably. She is also unable to pick up and care for her excited but struggling daughter. Meanwhile, everyone else seems to be enjoying life, with Instagram showcasing people socializing and going out. This contrast between Rose's struggles and the world's apparent joy is causing additional distress. The speaker expresses his empathy for pregnant women, comparing the experience to a terrible hangover combined with a major injury for nine months. The anticipation of the baby's arrival is also causing anxiety for their daughter, who is used to her mother's affection and care. The speaker's hope is that, once Rose recovers, she will be able to pick up their daughter and breastfeed the newborn, bringing some normalcy back to their family.
Effective Parenting: Dealing with Challenging Behavior: Time-outs can be an effective disciplinary method for children, allowing them to release emotions and learn self-control.
Effective parenting involves dealing with challenging behavior from children, and sometimes this requires using disciplinary methods like time-out steps. The speaker shares her experience with her youngest child, who has been behaving poorly and flipping out easily, even over minor issues. They have tried various methods, including no treats if she flips out, but have found that the time-out step works best. During a time-out, the child is placed in a contained area and allowed to scream and get it out of their system. The speaker admits that at the time, she may feel more sorry for herself than for her child, but afterwards, she recognizes that the child is going through a tough time and feels compassion. Parenting can be challenging and frustrating, but it is also a magical time for families.
Support systems and weekend role switch help manage family mental load: Invest in supportive systems and people, consider a weekend role switch to recharge, and prioritize personal time with honest communication.
Managing the mental load of family life can be challenging, but having supportive systems and people around can make a significant difference. Ollie offers cognitive help supplements for kids and adults to enhance focus, calmness, and energy. Shopify is a helpful tool for entrepreneurs to manage their businesses. During a weekend, one parent took care of the children while the other went golfing, and they switched roles the next day. This arrangement allowed each parent to have a break and recharge. The parents acknowledged that they were a few years away from having more freedom as their youngest child would soon start primary school. It's essential to remember that everyone needs time for themselves, even if it means having a drink with friends or taking a break for a photoshoot. However, honest communication with your partner is crucial to ensure that everyone is on the same page and that no one feels left out or neglected.
Unexpected nights out after lockdown: Going out after a long lockdown can lead to unplanned nights and unexpected conversations, causing hangovers and parenting dilemmas.
Despite the easing of restrictions, going out after a long lockdown can lead to unexpected and unplanned nights out, resulting in hangovers and unexpected conversations. The speaker, for instance, had an impromptu night out with comedians Ed Gamble and Paul Sweeney, and another planned night out with friends that left her hungover and struggling to cope. She also shared an amusing anecdote about her daughter's observation that monkeys don't wear trousers. Another interesting point that emerged was the speaker's concern about being seen as a party girl despite her parenting responsibilities. Overall, the discussion highlighted the joy and challenges of socializing after a long period of lockdowns.
Avoiding Unnecessary Conflict: Mindful of Past Arguments: Be mindful of past arguments to prevent unnecessary conflict and maintain healthy family dynamics.
Arguments from the past can resurface unexpectedly and cause unnecessary conflict, especially during family interactions. Lou's example of the small towel incident demonstrates this, as the children's complaints about the towel the previous night were brought up the next night, leading to more tears and frustration. This behavior can continue into teenage years, with potential point scoring and passive-aggressive behavior among family members. The speaker acknowledges his own past behavior on panel shows, where he felt the need to make an impact and be loud, but in real life, he fears becoming a silent and unengaged parent. The worst experience on a panel show for the speaker was when he was bullied for not being alive during Bananarama's prime, highlighting the potential for generational conflicts. Overall, it's important to be mindful of past arguments and avoid bringing them up unnecessarily to prevent unnecessary conflict and maintain healthy family dynamics.
Performing on a panel show: Unpredictable and nerve-wracking: Even experienced comedians can have awkward and memorable performances on panel shows, where unpredictable situations and the energy of the team can make or break the experience.
Appearing on a panel show can be a nerve-wracking experience, and even the most experienced comedians can have disastrous performances. A particularly memorable experience for one comedian was on the show "Nevermind the Vice Cocks," where he was paired with Lewis Smith, a gymnast, and faced off against a quirky team led by Noel Fielding and Tony Law. The comedian made a comment that upset Lewis, and they failed to connect with the team's energy. To add insult to injury, they were surprised by a horn section song about their team called "Some of My Best Friends," which made for an awkward and memorable end to the show. The comedian also shared an anecdote on a recent panel show that fell flat and left the audience and fellow panelists unamused. These experiences highlight the unpredictability and potential for embarrassment that comes with performing on a panel show.
Avoid making past failures a joke: Be considerate during conversations, especially when discussing past struggles or failures. Accommodate each other's needs to ensure a successful and enjoyable experience.
Even in the midst of a light-hearted conversation, it's important to be considerate and avoid making someone's past failures or struggles a running joke. The discussion also touched on the unexpected discoveries and the challenges of balancing family and career commitments. The speakers shared amusing anecdotes about misjudging the quality of old beverages and the difficulties of touring with children. Ultimately, they emphasized the importance of understanding and accommodating each other's needs to ensure a successful and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
Flying Budget with Young Children: A Nightmare Experience: Avoid flying budget with young children due to lack of meals, seating, and amenities, resulting in long hours of discomfort and potential missed connections
Attempting to save money by flying budget with young children can lead to a miserable and exhausting experience. A woman shared her story of flying with her 20-month-old daughter and 6-year-old son from Australia to the UK in 2012. They had to sit on laps, resulting in a toddler who refused to stay there and caused a day and a half of screaming. The infant ticket meant no meal for the infant, forcing them to share their meals. The only food option for the daughter was peanuts, which she was allergic to. The family was so hungry that they missed their connecting flight and had to run through the airport. The journey was 40 hours long, including two stopovers, and only two of their three screens worked. To make matters worse, no alcohol was served on the plane. The woman never breastfed again after the flight and weaned her daughter cold turkey upon arrival. Despite the nightmare, the kids are now 10 and 14, and they survived the experience. The moral of the story is clear: never fly budget with young children.
A heartwarming story of missing a football match and the upcoming Euros: Football evokes strong emotions and memories, find creative solutions to balance responsibilities and passions.
Rizzy, an avid football fan and listener of the podcast, shared a heartwarming story about how missing a significant football match due to a family event has stayed with him for over two decades. He also expressed his excitement for the upcoming Euros and shared some creative ideas for watching football while taking care of a newborn, including the use of technology and innovative gadgets. Rizzy's call highlighted the power of football to evoke strong emotions and memories and the importance of finding creative solutions to balance personal responsibilities and passions.
A humorous yet alarming story of accidental toddler vodka incident: Stay vigilant and double-check household items, have a good sense of humor to cope with parenting stresses, and support local businesses.
Parenting comes with unexpected challenges, and it's essential to remain vigilant and adaptable. Anna Vigors shared a humorous yet alarming story about accidentally giving her toddler a cup of vodka instead of apple juice at a breastfeeding support group. Although her son turned out to be fine, the incident served as a reminder of the importance of being attentive and double-checking household items. The incident also highlighted the importance of having a good sense of humor to cope with the stresses of parenting. Additionally, Anna emphasized the significance of supporting local businesses, like Mansey's Pie Mashed Shop, which has been in operation for over a century and is now being run by the fourth generation of the same family. The incident at the boob club was a reminder that parenting is full of surprises, and it's crucial to stay calm, adapt, and learn from our mistakes.
Shout-outs to Honeyborn Jewelry and Manze's Pie and Mash: Support small businesses and enjoy traditional dishes from home with Manze's Pie and Mash or create personalized jewelry from Honeyborn Jewelry.
Manze's Pie and Mash, a 120-year-old London institution, now delivers chilled pies and mash throughout mainland UK, allowing people to enjoy this traditional dish even if they've moved away from the city (www.manziedotco.uk, Instagram: manzi_pie_and_mash). Another shout-out goes to Honeyborn Jewelry, a small family-run business on the Isle of Wight that creates personalized jewelry from children's drawings (Instagram: honeybornjewelry, website: honeybornjewelry.com). During the podcast, they shared their appreciation for the show and asked for a shout-out. While it's tempting to steal their ideas, it's essential to promote and support small businesses instead. This week, we're sending out shout-outs to Honeyborn Jewelry and Manze's Pie and Mash. Additionally, Charlie Baker, a comedian, opened up about his experience with miscarriage and trying for a baby, and the positive response led him to recommend the Silver Star Babies and Miscarriage Association to those seeking help and guidance (Instagram: charliebakercomedian). This Friday marks episode 100 of the podcast, and to celebrate, we'll be welcoming back Elis James. The show has seen many changes as people's experiences evolve, and we plan to occasionally revisit favorite friends to see how they're doing.
Maintaining relationships with past guests for future episodes: Engage past guests on social media, mention them during episodes, and share initial ideas to invite them back as guests.
The importance of engagement and communication in bringing guests back on a podcast. The hosts suggested tagging them on social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter, and mentioning them during the episode, to invite them back as guests. They also plan to share a voice note of the initial idea for the podcast, which was discussed during the first episode. With over 100 episodes under their belt, the hosts acknowledged how quickly time flies and expressed excitement about the upcoming interview with Ellis. Overall, the conversation emphasized the value of maintaining relationships with past guests and using various means of communication to facilitate their return.
