Addicted to Scrolling, Dodgy Bodies and Dummy Mummies

In this segment, Sarah and Kylie dive into the often-unspoken reality of dealing with physical ailments as we grow older. Sarah shares her experience with plantar fasciitis, highlighting the struggle of waking up in pain and how it contrasts with the carefree physicality of youth. Both hosts reminisce about their younger days when they could move without thinking of aches and pains. They relate common complaints they hear from friends in their 30s and 40s, reflecting on the inevitabilities of aging and the multitude of minor injuries that seem to plague adults all the time.

As Kylie updates listeners on her ongoing battle to wean her three-and-a-half-year-old son, Edward, off his dummy, the hosts discuss the parental pressures surrounding childhood milestones. They recount the steps Kylie took, including the emotional farewell to the last dummy, and how Edward's reactions showed both excitement and sadness. The theme of support from fellow parents emerges as they share experiences and advice, helping to normalize the struggles of parenting.

Sarah and Kylie explore their shared battle with smartphone addiction, confessing their struggles with mindless scrolling and the time wasted on social media. Sarah acknowledges her mild addiction while trying out new strategies to reduce her phone usage, like avoiding social media at night. The hosts reflect on the blurred lines between work and personal life on social media and share tips and tricks for managing screen time more effectively.