The podcast features Katherine Ryan discussing funny stories about her home life, meeting Tom Felton and Prince Harry, societal expectations and inappropriate touching, strategies to uncover cheaters, and advice on hanging sentimental paintings and dealing with secret babies within families.
Catherine enjoys consuming breast milk herself, referring to herself as a 'greedy milk whore'.
Parenting boys can be challenging due to their immediate frustration and emotional intensity.
Catherine had a comical mix-up with a grocery delivery, leading her to donate the extra groceries to a food bank.
Deep dives
Important Sale Announcement for Mint Mobile
Mint Mobile announces a significant price reduction for their Mint Unlimited plan, cutting the monthly cost from $30 to $15. The decision comes in response to the increased prices of other wireless providers due to inflation. Mint Mobile emphasizes their commitment to offering affordable options and contrasts themselves with larger competitors who charge more for their services.
Breast Milk Donation and Tantrums
In this episode, Catherine shares a story about her friend who was pumping breast milk and planned to discard the excess due to challenges with the donation process. Catherine offered to take the milk and saved it from being wasted. She admits to being a self-proclaimed 'greedy milk whore' as she enjoys consuming breast milk herself. Catherine also discusses her experiences with tantrums, particularly in relation to her son Fred, describing his immediate frustration and emotional intensity compared to her daughter Violet.
Understanding Men and Parenting Boys
Catherine discusses the differences in parenting boys and girls, drawing on her experiences with her son Fred. She mentions a book written by her friend Jeff Norcott, titled 'The British Bloke Decoded', which humorously explores various aspects of male behavior. Catherine reflects on the challenges of dealing with temper tantrums and immediate frustration in boys, while also acknowledging their loving and emotional sides.
A Mix-up with Grocery Delivery
Catherine recounts a comical incident where a grocery delivery unexpectedly included items from another customer's order. The confusion led to a humorous mix-up where she ended up with a surplus of groceries, including steaks and fancy fruits. Bobby, Catherine's husband, unwittingly accepted the items, which raised concerns about potentially having taken someone else's order. In the end, Catherine decided to donate the extra groceries to a food bank to avoid the situation escalating further.
Meeting Prince Harry
Catherine excitedly shares her encounter with Prince Harry at a Well Child charity event. She recounts their conversation, where she acknowledged her jokes about him, but clarified that they were not intended to mock him. Prince Harry expressed support for her comedic endeavors and encouraged her to keep telling jokes. Catherine reflects on the surreal experience of meeting him and the impact it would have had on her 16-year-old self.
Katherine's Telling Everybody Everything about an argument at home about a sandwich all because toddlers are (pea)nuts. Bobby stole steaks from the neighbour and YOU'RE ACTUALLY HERE because Katherine bumped into The Duke of Sussex this week. Plus, your emails about paintings, handsy friends and secret babies. x
