In this episode of Untidy, Matilda and Hannah are back with neuroscientist, Dr Sarah McKay, author of The Women’s Brain Book, Baby Brain, and Brain Health for Dummies, to flip the script about our brains in midlife. Are we really the dysfunctional crones the social narrative would have us believe?

They dig into why we forget words, lose our keys, stumble through brain fog, and rage-sweat at night. Sarah explains these aren’t signs of a slow decline, but instead a time of transformation to something better. She reveals the good news that our brains are moving towards their peak in adaptability, strategic thinking, wisdom, and cognitive flexibility in midlife. This is your permission slip to celebrate the dawn of confidently giving less f*cks!

They discuss the vital basics to achieve longevity, the unsexy role of hearing in brain health, and why physically putting your phone in exile makes you sharper. Sarah shares the good news that we can actually celebrate the beauty of our changing brains.

***TICKETS ARE SELLING NOW for the Untidy girls going LIVE with Chelsea Winter! Sunday, 19th October in Taranaki. Join them for big laughs, good yarns, a stacked goodie bag, and Chelsea signing her new cookbook, Nourish. Link for tickets is in the show notes and @untidypodcast bio — get in quick before they sell out.***

References mentioned in the show:

• Dr Sarah McKay’s website: drsarahmckay.com
• Dr Sarah McKay on Instagram: @drsarahmckay
• Find Dr Sarah McKay’s books here
• Listen the Untidy episode: The myth of ‘Baby Brain’ with Dr Sarah McKay on Spotify
• Listen the Untidy episode: The myth of ‘Baby Brain’ with Dr Sarah McKay on Apple
• Get your tickets – Untidy podcast LIVE with Chelsea Winter
• Preorder Nourish by Chelsea Winter

If you’re enjoying Untidy, the best way to show your support is by tapping the ‘+ follow’ button in your podcast app and subscribing on YouTube! That way, fresh episodes will always be ready and waiting for you. Help us to keep building this supportive community — share an episode with a mate, and chuck us a 5-star review — it helps more people find our Untidy, unfiltered, and relatable chats. Thank you for listening, contributing and supporting this independent production! We’re grateful to have you here! — Hannah & Matty xx

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In this episode of Untidy, Matilda and Hannah surrender to the delirium of an evening recording. Hannah’s shovelling supplements into every orifice, Matty’s shovelling butter chicken into just one solitary hole, and somewhere in Christchurch, an underqualified masseuse is about to disappoint another unsuspecting client.

Matty makes the mistake of going to a dress-up party ugly, they discuss how to deal with a sauna lurker, and whether Art could go from chest to breast.

Most importantly, the girls are going LIVE with Chelsea Winter! Sunday, 19th October in Taranaki. Join them for big laughs, good yarns, a stacked goodie bag, and Chelsea signing her new cookbook, Nourish. Link for tickets is in the show notes and @untidypodcast bio — get in quick before they sell out.

References mentioned in the show:

• Get your tickets – Untidy podcast LIVE with Chelsea Winter
• Preorder Nourish by Chelsea Winter

If you’re enjoying Untidy, the best way to show your support is by tapping the ‘+ follow’ button in your podcast app and subscribing on YouTube! That way, fresh episodes will always be ready and waiting for you. Help us to keep building this supportive community — share an episode with a mate, and chuck us a 5-star review — it helps more people find our Untidy, unfiltered, and relatable chats. Thank you for listening, contributing and supporting this independent production! We’re grateful to have you here! — Hannah & Matty xx

Don’t forget! Untidy is made for YOU — the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess! Follow the show and DM us on Instagram @untidypodcast or email hello@untidypodcast.com. Your stories and ideas to help 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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In this episode of Untidy, Matilda and Hannah are joined by Richie Hardcore, former Muay Thai champion, educator, and speaker on healthy masculinity, mental health, and preventing gendered violence. Richie works with young people, schools, and communities across Aotearoa, bringing lived experience and practical tools into spaces where these conversations are needed most.

CONTENT WARNING: Some of this conversation may be upsetting to some listeners. This episode discusses topics including family violence, sexual violence, pornography, and toxic online influences. Please take care and choose a time and a place to listen that’s right for you.

In this kōrero, Richie shares his personal story of growing up around family harm, how he found resilience through fighting and music, and what led him to dedicate his life to cultural change. We talk about the very real risks facing boys today, from toxic online influences to the normalisation of porn, and how parents and caregivers can better support their kids.

We dive into what healthy masculinity actually looks like, why role models matter so much, and how we can create spaces where young people feel safe to be vulnerable, respectful, and true to themselves. It’s a big, sometimes confronting conversation, but one filled with hope and compassion.

Whether you’re raising boys, working with young people, or reflecting on your own journey, this episode will give you insight, strategies, and a lot to think about.

References mentioned in the show:

• Richie Hardcore website: richiehardcore.com
• Richie Hardcore Instagram: @richiehardcore
• The Grace Foundation (support for people on bail)
• The Light Project (youth, porn literacy & relationships education)
• Before 16 campaign (advocating to delay social media access)
• InnerBoy app (Matt & Sarah Brown / She Is Not Your Rehab)
• Tricky Chats (resources for parents by Joe Robertson)
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of NZ (Youth mentoring)

If you’re enjoying Untidy, the best way to show your support is by tapping the ‘+ follow’ button in your podcast app and subscribing on YouTube! That way, fresh episodes will always be ready and waiting for you. Help us to keep building this supportive community — share an episode with a mate, and chuck us a 5-star review — it helps more people find our Untidy, unfiltered, and relatable chats. Thank you for listening, contributing and supporting this independent production! We’re grateful to have you here! — Hannah & Matty xx

Don’t forget! Untidy is made for YOU — the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess! Follow the show and DM us on Instagram @untidypodcast or email hello@untidypodcast.com. Your stories and ideas to help 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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