Are you overwhelmed? Stuck in survival mode? Do you need to focus more on self and be selfish. We see you. Join us, Chloe & Steph, as we explore alternative healing treatment. We’re on a mission to soothe our mind, body & soul. Chloe is a lifelong learner wanting to better herself. Steph is trying to rebuild and heal after the loss of her firstborn child. What really works? How can we get it together? What do we need to thrive? Through deep conversations and personal experiences, we tackle e ...
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Join us as we blindly navigate and unpack the raw and often unspoken experiences of womanhood, grief, friendship and everything in between. Darling, Shine is your survival kit to the unexpected shit life throws at you.
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Isn't it weird how often the horrors in our favourite scary stories tend to look a lot like, uh… ladies? Join me as I dig up the social and cultural contexts behind classic ghost stories and legends to challenge the often one-dimensional portrayal of women in horror.
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105 : "I quit!" Steph’s leap, Soul Truths & The Woman Within Retreat
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31:43In this heart-opening episode, Chloe and Steph share a very personal life update - from big transitions and soul-aligned choices to sacred plans for The Woman Within retreat in Bali. Steph reveals the emotional and spiritual journey behind leaving her high-powered corporate role after 18 years to follow a deeper calling. The conversation moves thro…
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Building a Bikini Empire with Fae Swim Founder Bianca Bennetts
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52:57Ellidy heads to Lennox Head for a fun family night in with friend, and Fae Swim CEO, Bianca Bennetts. They chat about the humble beginnings of this bikini empire, the importance of taking risks, staying true to one's brand, the rollercoaster that is running a business around your family, and the juggle of balancing work and fun. LINKS Follow Bianca…
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104: Exploring Self & Space: Joy, Healing, and the Energy Around Us
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28:43In this expansive episode of The Selfish Podcast, Chloe and Steph explore the energetic intersections between our inner world and outer environment. From the transformative magic of astrocartography to the grounding wisdom of Feng Shui, they dive into how where we are can deeply influence how we feel. This one’s a journey through joy, healing, and …
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Ell Loco: BTS Melbourne Trip with Karen (Mum) and Carrie Bickmore Catch Up
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36:13Greek Goddess Karen joins Ellidy from Yarrawonga for a life update and BTS of the Rich Glen Olive Oil experience. Then Ellidy and Minnie hit up Melbourne for a few days and catch up with Carrie Bickmore to chat about their new friendship and the upcoming Carrie's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer fundraising marathon. Links: Throw a few dollars to support Ell…
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Ell Loco: Love After Loss: Two Widows Blend Families - Kate's Story Part 2
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33:46Kate is back with Ellidy to share the remainder of this heartbreaking and equally heartwarming story of loss and love. After Rick's death, and the birth of their beautiful daughter, Kate connects with an old friend who lost his wife to cancer. It's the happy ending they've all been waiting for. LINKS Join the Darling Shine facebook community: @darl…
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103: Soul Work & the Power of Akashic Healing with Tara Hegerty
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56:13We sit down with energy healer and intuitive guide Tara Hegerty, who shares her powerful personal journey from a high-pressure events career through trauma, fertility challenges, and into a deep spiritual awakening. Tara opens up about her journey and how she stumbled upon a book that changed everything—How to Read the Akashic Records. She explains…
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Ell Loco: Losing a Husband and Finding Out You're Pregnant the Next Day: Kate's Story Part 1
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35:21Ellidy is joined by a fellow widow, listener and now friend, Kate, who lost her partner a few years before Chumpy passed. Kate's husband Rick died in a farming accident, and shockingly (but what a blessing) found out she was pregnant the following day! They chat about love, loss, and dating as a single Mum. LINKS Join the Darling Shine facebook com…
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Hagsploitation: “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?” | 33
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37:07Send me a text message! In this spine-tingling episode, we watch the 1962 psychological thriller "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" and dive deep into the hagsploitation film subgenre it spawned. When Hollywood legends Bette Davis and Joan Crawford found themselves discarded by studios as they aged, they turned to horror – creating a film that both…
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Ell Loco: Two ADHD Besties in Convo: Laura Enever - Can You Keep Up?
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1:03:27Bestie, and big wave surfing champ, Laura Enever joins Ell to chat about their (lack of) training for the upcoming brain cancer research fundraising marathon. But, in true ADHD style, the also cover: The imposter syndrome that has plagued Laura throughout her surfing career Her recent hectic (and potentially career ending) leg injury Her weddings (…
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Feeling Emotional: Chloe Answers More of Your Questions (and some teary reflections)
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48:33Chloe is back for more of your questions. How lucky are we!?! She gives us an update on the book (and what it's bringing up for her), they chat about their contrasting parenting styles, and there's some teary moments of reflection. Get the Kleenex ready and prepare yourself for some heartwarming moments. LINKS The nightlight everyone keeps asking a…
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The White Witch of Rose Hall: Annie Palmer and Madame LaLaurie
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37:37Send me a text message! What do the White Witch of Jamaica’s Rose Hall and New Orleans tour staple Madame LaLaurie have in common? They're both infamous female figures in ghost lore, accused of monstrous violence during the era of slavery. But dig a little deeper, and a more disturbing truth emerges. Annie Palmer – the so-called White Witch – never…
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Chloe Catch Up - Answering Your Questions
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38:32Chloe's back in the hot seat, answering all (okay, not all... but she'll be back for more) questions, including - but not limited to - how she's feeling, what's new with gorgeous Bobbi girl, what she's been up to, and what exciting things are keeping her a busy, busy girl. LINKS Listen to Chloe's Birthing Suite playlist on Spotify: https://open.spo…
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Ell Loco: Weekend BTS and Laughing Through Challenges with Della
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49:14First up Ellidy chats with Hannah Sugerman on their Junee glamping experience and day at the Chocolate Factory. Next, Ellidy's hilarious friend, Della Muscat (lawyer by day, aspiring comedian by night, Mum and wearer of many hats) shares how she uses humour as a coping mechanism for life's big challenges. LINKS Follow Della on instagram: @della.j.m…
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102 Float tank: depriving our senses, C&S catch up and traditions & ritual
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40:56In this episode of the Selfish Podcast, Steph talks about her experiences in a float tank ... seriously guys you need to get on to this! Before they dive into this, the girls catch up. Steph discusses her recent family holiday and the emotional significance of celebrating her late son Arthur's birthday, and the rituals she engaged in to honour his …
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Chloe's Back! The Clickers Annual Bali Family Holiday Recap
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59:01Chloe is back where we love to see her (next to Ellidy with a mic in hand) to dish the dirt on their 3 weeks in Bali as the Clicker family. RECOMMENDATIONS FISHERS SHOW VENUE: Survaya: savaya.com FOOD & DRINK: Tabu (Mexican Japanese fushion): tabubali.com Mason (Bar & Grill): masonbali.com Ulu Artisan (Artisan bakery and Cafe): instagram.com/artisa…
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Ell Loco: Still Lost at Sea: Childhood Friend, Steph Weiss' Wild Story Part 2
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1:26:15This is part 2 of a 2 part episode. Steph has made it through the first night, lost at sea in Indonesia, and while the storm has passed there's still so many unbelievable challenges that lie between them and their eventual rescue. Make sure you've listened to the previous ep and strap yourself in for a wild ride. LINKS Follow Steph Weisse on Instag…
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101 Intentionally letting go & full moon eclipse energy
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41:18In this episode of The Selfish Podcast, Chloe and Steph reflect on their past intentions and introduce a new concept called the 'anti-resolution.' This approach focuses on letting go of habits and practices that drain energy rather than adding more to their lives. Before diving into this, they delve into the astrological significance of the current…
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Ell Loco: Lost at Sea: Childhood Friend, Steph Weisse's Wild Story - Part One
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1:13:07On August 13th 2023, Steph was on a surf trip with friends to celebrate her boyfriends 30th birthday. On a small wooden speedboat, they left the island of Nias for Pingang in the Banyaks. As Steph dangled her hands in the calm water thinking of the hammocks, cocktails and surf sessions in her near future, they could see a storm brewing in the dista…
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Ell Loco: Ellidy's Love Life: Listener (turned friend) Liah Turns up the Heat and Asks Q's You Want to Know
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39:56We see Darlings are friends we haven't met yet, except for those we have! In this episode Ellidy is joined by a long time listener turned friend, Liah. And boy, does Liah have some big questions for Ell!?! In this episode, Ellidy answers whether she is single, or has she met anyone she really likes yet? What is she looking for in love? And is she e…
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Bonus: The Woman Within Retreat, meet your hosts, what you can expect & sparkling eyes
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28:15In this special bonus episode, hosts Steph, Chloe, and Janika discuss their upcoming retreat, The Woman Within, designed for women seeking self-discovery and healing. They share their personal journeys, the retreat's purpose, and the significance of the astrological timing. The conversation emphasises the importance of creating space for personal g…
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Ell Loco: Wild Stories from El's Childhood and the Grief Rollercoaster: Nicka Gets the Goss
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1:08:47The Gold Coast man of the moment, Nicka, joins Ellidy beachfront to give us the daily surf report, unpacks some wild stories from Ellidy's childhood, and checks the temperature on El's rollercoaster journey of grief. LINKS Follow Nicka for his hilarious daily surf reports on instagram: @nicka35 Join the Darling Shine facebook community: @darlingshi…
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Our 100th episode(!) & a deep dive into our relationships
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39:09It's our 100th episode! Join Chloe and Steph as they shed a few tears and celebrate 100 before chatting about the retreat, and then on to the main topic of today, a deep dive into their romantic relationships. This is follow on from their conversation with Sally Jane Douglas and they have been sitting with the idea how our relationships evolve as w…
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Send me a text message! Join me to examine one of Japan's most influential ghost stories – Botan Dōrō (The Peony Lantern). This tale of love beyond death helped establish the archetype of the long-haired vengeful female ghost in Japanese horror. When handsome samurai Shinzaburō falls for the beautiful Otsuyu, their love seems destined for tragedy. …
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Ell Loco: Wedding Update with Soph; and Balls, Fertility and Blending Families
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54:33Chloe's little sis, and Ellidy's housemate, Soph gets roped in for an update on Olivia's wedding. Then friend, and photographer, Alex Marks drops by for an eye opening chat about his secondary fertility issues due to the VERY common, but rarely heard about, varicocele veins. Share this episode with your partners and male friends! If you loved this …
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99 Sally Jane Douglas on Intimacy, Relationships & Intention
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52:40This week we welcome back the fabulous Sally Jane Douglas! Sally shares her journey into relationships and intimacy. Sally shares her personal experiences of cultivating self-connection and vulnerability, and how that has laid the foundation for her current intimate relationship. The chat delves into understanding feminine and masculine energies, p…
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Ell Loco: Mum's Back! Karen (Our Fav Greek Goddess) Answers Your Most Asked Q's from Kauai
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1:02:55Straight from a hotel room in Kauai, Ellidy finally gets her Mum, Karen, back on to answer all your most asked questions. From 'the body', ageing gracefully, her infamous fashion, to the day we lost Chump and a little more insight into Ellidy's childhood, you'll hear it all in this episode! LINKS Listen to the first episode we did with Karen, back …
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98 Year of the Wood snake, your Chinese zodiac & Feng Shui tips
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33:02In this episode of The Selfish Podcast" with Chloe and Steph, the gals deep dive into the Year of the Wood Snake in the Chinese zodiac for 2025. They cover the key themes and predictions for each of the 12 zodiac animals, highlighting the opportunities and challenges they may face in the coming year. Chloe & Steph also run through the general theme…
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Ell Loco: Off to Hawaii: Airport or Ambulance? And How Ellidy Keep Fit with PT Coach Charlie
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1:03:42If there's a Q&A box in our stories, you can bet there will be multiple requests asking, "What do Chlo and Ell do to stay fit?" Last year, Ellidy's answer might have been "nothing." But hey, new year, new you, right? This year, Ellidy has some big physical and health-related goals on her agenda, so we're bringing in the big guns (literally) to answ…
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97 Catching up with Chloe & Steph: Jan happenings + Christmas breakdown
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35:13In this episode Chloe & Steph talk through the highs and lows of their respective Christmases and time spent in January plus back to school. This was recorded on 31 Jan. Hope you enjoy x ____ Connect with us @the.selfishpodcast @chloe_cocks @conscious.consulting.cc @ninelemonsfengshui @stephmccnchy The Woman Within retreat 6 days, 5 nights from 23r…
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Ell Loco: Coco's Camping Update and Ellidy Gets Roasted
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1:00:42It’s getting hot in here! Former enemy turned long-time friend, singer-songwriter Lucy Lucy, joins Ellidy on the couch for a hilarious roasting. Get ready to laugh until your belly hurts as they recap stories from their glory days knocking around the Northern Beaches. But before we kick into the main ep, Chloe and Fisher join Ellidy for an update o…
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El's calling it 'Darling Shite', but as her producer, I disagree... she's still shining! Welcome to the beginning of her Ell Loco series. Here's what to expect in this ep: Get the latest on what they've been up to A weekend wrap with Lucy Lucy What exciting changes El's making in her life, and the pod, this year Plus an update from Chloe on the Fis…
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96: Planetary Powers of the Week: Aligning Your Days with Cosmic Energy for Success
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24:19Hello, we are back! So happy to be back with you in 2025. In today's episode we talk through the days of the week and the planets that rule each day. This is a must listen as we look to the year ahead, getting out shit together and working with the flow instead of against it. We hope you enjoy x ____ Connect with us @the.selfishpodcast @chloe_cocks…
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It's been a wild 5 seasons of Darling Shine so far! And as Chloe steps back to take a break, we take a trip through some of your favourite 'bestie banter' moments. Strap yourself in... it's about to get messy (in the best kind of way). Below you'll find links to all the old eps, in the order they appear in this episode. LINKS Listen to the full 'Fr…
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Post the New Year time warp, Chloe and Ellidy are switching back into work mode, and sit down to unpack their favourite ever episodes and moments of Darling, Shine! LINKS Listen to the full CHUMPY: Legends Die Young episode: spoti.fi/4gHmIs1 Listen to the full From Beats to Baby: FISHER on Fatherhood and His Sold Out Home Town Festival: spoti.fi/3W…
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Whilst comparison can be a thief of joy, in this episode that is not that the case! We bring you Ellidy and Chloe's birth stories side by side. And there's definitely some similarities, and some stark differences, just like the two of them! LINKS Listen to the full Ellidy's Birth Story episode: spoti.fi/41A6eNq Listen to the full Chloe's Birth Stor…
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Merry Christmas! And The Most Downloaded Ep of All Time!
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49:43Whilst Chloe and Ellidy sit down with their families for a delightful Christmas Day, we decided to share with you a replay of the most downloaded episode of all time. No, it's not the birth announcement, or Bobbi's birth story, it's actually Em Carey: the girl show fell from the sky! 10 years ago, one week into the backpacking adventure of a lifeti…
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95: Grief and missing someone you love over Christmas
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8:19I got really techy and recorded the Instagram live I did over at @the.selfishpodcast. Here it is x Just had a little chat about grief & missing someone you love over the holidays 🤍. A few thoughts from me: - it’s ok to set boundaries. This is strongly encouraged! It’s also ok to opt out of Christmas and other festive events. I like to have a pre pl…
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While Chloe and Ellidy take a break for the holidays (well, not really - as they've recorded a bit of an update to put in the front of this episode), and because we know how much you all love our Minnie-Moo, we've put together this special mash up episode of all thing Minnie, from birth up until recently. Enjoy! LINKS (and episodes featured - in or…
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94: Bridget Bennett: from Bodybuilding to Body Positivity, Embracing Self Love beyond the Aesthetics
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49:12This week Chloe and Steph interview Bridget Bennett, a holistic health and body image coach, who shares her journey from being a professional bodybuilder to advocating for body positivity. Bridget emphasizes the importance of inner work, self-talk, and mindful consumption of social media. She introduces the "catch, challenge, change" method for imp…
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End of an Era: Big Announcement and 2024 Reflections
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1:03:01As we wrap up on Season 5 of Darling, Shine! Chloe and Ellidy reflect on 2024 - the shits, and the shines, and make some big announcements on what lies ahead for the podcast in 2025. LINKS Learn about Chloe and Ellidy's chosen charity, Life Charity Focus: lifecharityfocus.com Book for your Sett and Maxe Studio pregnancy statue and use the code 'Chl…
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Wise Wives and Witch Hunts: The Women Scotland Burned
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38:07Send me a text message! This episode of "Paranormal Pajama Party" is spine-chilling – but not because of the paranormal parts. We're headed back to Scotland to discuss the North Berwick Witch Trials – a dark chapter of history that inspired Shakespeare's most infamous witches and exposed the terrifying mechanisms of patriarchal violence. Meet Agnes…
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93: Creating a peaceful Christmas & Astrology for December (two retrogrades!)
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44:40It's December (!) and in this episode Steph shares some Feng Shui tips and tricks so we can create a calmer home this festive season. Before we dive into this, we have a chat about our general energy levels at the start of the silly season and Chlo gives us a download on the December astro activities. Tips to keep the energy in your home calm: Cons…
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If It’s Not Chaos, We Don’t Want It: Life Update, Q&A, and Favourite Things
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1:00:14Get ready for the LOLs, darlinks! We know what you love the most about the podcast, so we’ve wrapped them all up into one episode. Part life update, part Q&A, part favourite things, and a whole lotta laughs, this one ticks all the boxes! LINKS Grab a bottle of El's olive oil collab with Rich Glen: richglenoliveoil.com/products/body-oil-ellidy Follo…
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91: The December Pressure Cooker - Managing Holiday Season Overwhelm
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32:01In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges of December stress and explore practical strategies to navigate the holiday season pressure. From managing endless to-do lists to finding moments of calm, we share real experiences and actionable tips to help you through this busy period. Key Topics Discussed: Understanding the "December Pressure …
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Keeping it in the Family: Cooper Chapman is Back!
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47:17Everyone's favourite little bro (but real life bro of Chlo), Cooper Chapman, is back! Ellidy calls Cooper from across the fence to sit down and chat candidly about: how much he's loving life as Uncle Coops how he's navigating a long distance relationship with his beloved Carol what's new with The Good Human Factory and, as usual, we get some of tha…
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Monsters and Morals: Vengeance, Virtue, and Emotional Labour
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26:17Send me a text message! What do a trickster forest goblin, a horse-faced seductress, a desert phantom, and a deer-footed avenger have in common? They’re not just the stuff of nightmares – they’re symbols of women as society’s moral guardians. In this episode of “Paranormal Pajama Party”, you’ll meet the Shishiga, the Siguanaba, Umm al-Duwais, and t…
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91: Chat with Steph: Machu Picchu and climbing that mountain
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35:53This episode may or may not make sense. I truly can't remember what I discussed other than Machu Picchu and climbing Wayna Pikchu. Did I finish my story? Was it logically sequenced? Could you follow along? Did I mention the stairs of death? Unclear. May delete later. ____ Connect with us @the.selfishpodcast @chloe_cocks @conscious.consulting.cc @ni…
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Losing Baby Bowie: Tash's Heartbreaking Story of Late Miscarriage
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1:04:24Chloe sits down with their dear friend Tash Jones, to tell the heartbreaking story of her late miscarriage. After a relatively routine pregnancy for her first child, Tash lost her second baby boy, Bowie, at 16 weeks. In this chat they talk about navigating the grief of losing a baby, and the emotional rollercoaster pregnancy that was to be her prec…
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90: Transforming Your Life Through Nervous System Awareness
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35:26In this episode of the Selfish Podcast, Chloe dives deep into the transformative power of understanding and working with our nervous systems. She shares her personal journey with a nervous system regulation practice called Soma Soul, discussing the importance of tuning into our body's wisdom and the impact of emotional healing. Chloe emphasizes the…
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We've Been Busy: Minnie's Party, Hens' Weekend, The Cup & Q&A
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58:54Before Chloe heads out to LA, Ellidy sits down with her to catch you up on the last fews weeks of their busy social calendars, including: Minnie's birthday party/toddler festival Halloween (and T's blood stained costume) Erika's hens wellness weekend Paul's birthday at the Melbourne Cup Plus, the girls answer some more of your questions, including …
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