Shows
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandGet pealitical - make your vote for the NDIS count!Kate and Mandy talk to Elly Desmarchelier, proud queer disabled woman, disability rights campaigner and national spokesperson for Every Australian Counts – a grassroots campaign to defend and support the NDIS this coming Australian federal election on May 21. Bear with us international pea friends, but this week it’s important that we focus on the reasons why every Australian must defend the NDIS this federal election. Our people are having their funding cut and then finding themselves pitted against NDIA-funded lawyers in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to fight for the services they need – the ultimate rectum move. P...
2022-05-151h 07Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPeafessional Julie talks about her hand difference, advocacy and cakesKate and Mandy talk to the legendary Julie – a peafessional social worker and art therapist with her own lived experience of disability due to being born with a hand difference. Julie has many years of experience of working in the disability field as a social worker, and currently works across two advocacy roles – one supporting people to contribute to the Disability Royal Commission and another with Voice At The Table, an organisation that aims to increase the participation of people with cognitive disabilities in government and community organisations. Julie is also connect...
2022-05-111h 04Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandInternational Pea Week Episode 4. Heartkids with HannahOn day 4 of International Pea Week, Kate and Mandy talk to Hannah from Heartkids! Hannah is an amazing 'Superpea' – a twin mum with one twin who has complex medical needs due to a heart condition. Hannah’s daughter was diagnosed with a hole in the heart and underwent open-heart surgery at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital at only seven days of age. Hannah talks about the whirlwind impact on her whole family of her newborn’s diagnosis and initial 5-week hospitalisation, and then the shock of finding out that the surgery had been unsuccessful, which meant...
2022-05-0441 minToo Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandInternational Pea Week Episode 3. Let's Sing!Happy International Pea Week Day 3 friends! Today we go back over some of the beautiful speak pipe songs you have sent us! To say we loved it was an understatement. We hope you love them too.Get Tickets to see Kate and Mandy here - https://toopeasinapodcast.com.au/live-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-05-0327 minToo Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandTech talks with Kindship and Courageous KidsKate and Mandy have a two-part ep focused on tech! In Part A, we welcome Summer, Sandy, Tara and Steph from Kindship – an app that helps parents raising kids with disabilities, delays and neurodiversity to connect. Fostering a growing grassroots community, the app has key features that allow parents to find new connections, share information and join in audio live chats in real time. The team talk all about their kids, their roles and all of their plans for growing Kindship even further. Ultimately, they're aiming to change the narrative around parenting kids with disabilities and ad...
2022-04-271h 23Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandSnap Pea 52The Peas are back for your Monday morning listening pleasure (or whenever you listen;). We listen to your speak pipes, hear from a special peacher who has lived through the flooding in NNSW, and of course talk about being "blessed"Book tickets to our live shows herehttps://toopeasinapodcast.com.au/live-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-2431 minToo Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandHumans of Too PeasKate and Mandy talk to children’s author and illustrator, plus funny cartoon Instagrammer Loryn Brantz from New York! Fangirl Kate first came across Loryn when she featured on the wonderful Humans Of New York social media page, and she joins Kate and Mandy for a short chat late in the evening, New York time. Loryn shares the story of her little girl Dalia who was born with two rare genetic disorders – Sotos Syndrome and Trisomy 14 Mosaic. Go straight to Loryn’s Instagram page for 100% adorable Dalia content, including this cute dance-off inspired by her grandfat...
2022-04-1359 minToo Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandBrighter DaysAfter a tough few weeks thanks to COVID and life, Kate and Mandy take it easy this week with a light-hearted episode full of things that make them happy. In particular, Mandy has been loving season 2 of Bridgerton and The Road To Avonlea on GazeboTV. Kate loves rewatching Pride And Prejudice and Derry Girls and CSI Las Vegas when she doesn’t have the energy to invest in anything new, but is nonetheless loving the new Netflix series Is It Cake? She’s also been loving the new Hilltop Hoods song Show Business while Mandy’s friend s...
2022-04-061h 13Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandWe've got this: writer and musician Eliza Hull talks about parenting with a disability Kate, minus Mandy who is unwell with COVID, speaks to musician, writer and disability advocate Eliza Hull. Eliza is the author of the outstanding We’ve Got This: Stories By Disabled Parents, the first major anthology by parents who identify as Deaf, disabled or chronically ill. Eliza started the process of writing the book nearly eight years ago while pregnant with her first child. With her own diagnosis of Charcot Maire Tooth disease, Eliza was seeking a book that would help her navigate parenting with a physical disability, yet there were none to be found. So E...
2022-03-3041 minToo Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandStory time with Julie Anne GrassoKate and Mandy chat with Julie Anne Grasso - children’s author, mum, Middle-Grade Mavens podcaster, former paediatric nurse, current library book wrangler, Instagram reels tragic and of course Pea! Julie takes us on a whirlwind journey through the story of her fascinating life – from her ‘p-nurse’ career, the births of her children, the autism diagnosis for her son ‘Boy Wizard’ and using songs and stories to help him eat, and her next career as a librarian and writer! She also talks about her book review podcast Middle Grade Mavens, which is all about children’s literature for...
2022-03-231h 12Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandWe don't talk about parties, no no no! Kate and Mandy share your feedback on our recent episode about parties – the good, the bad and the absolute rectum. (If you haven’t yet listened, jump back a few weeks to February 24 and check out Not invited – the truth about parties). We hear from a bunch of lovely Peas who sent in speak pipes to authentically share their painful experiences of exclusion, and Peas who share joyful stories of kindness and inclusion. Thank you for sharing your stories and helping everyone to learn and do a lot better! Plus:· C...
2022-03-1649 minToo Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandErin finds the rainbow in every dayKate and Mandy talk to extraordinary Erin - mum to peashoot Sarah who she adopted at eight years of age, twenty years ago, when Erin was only nineteen years old herself. Erin shares the remarkable story of how she became a Pea mum unexpectedly to Sarah, who has Rett Syndrome. Erin had known and loved Sarah since she was a baby, and took over her care in a heartbeat when her birth mother relinquished care directly to her. Erin faced numerous practical and social challenges when taking on her care, such as...
2022-03-091h 12Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandSam talks about her two gorgeous girls Immi and ElleKate and Mandy talk to Fox Sports journalist/podcaster/author/Pea Sam Squires! Sam is a Pea mum to two gorgeous girls Immi and Elle. Immi was born premmie at 32 weeks and Elle was born at 37 weeks with a cleft lip and cleft palate. Sam shares her pregnancy, birth and NICU journey with Immi and all the challenges, trauma and guilt she experienced along the way. She also shares about her ‘healing’ second pregnancy with Elle and the additional challenges that came along with her diagnoses, subsequent surgeries and speech and feedin...
2022-03-022h 07Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandIt feels good to BelongKate and Mandy talk to Kelly, the amazing person responsible for Pea favourite song ‘the Belong song’ - A Love Song To The Internet! Kelly is the Head of Brand, Communications and Culture at Belong, Australia's first carbon-neutral mobile and internet provider, and is also vision impaired. Kelly shares her early experiences of bullying and exclusion at high school which inspired and motivated her to always strive to be “intellectually superior” to everyone else. Kelly talks about her experiences of leaving school, studying music at university and then facing overt discrimination and barriers when seeking to start h...
2022-02-161h 16Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandTeam 'Tubie' celebrate Feeding Tube Awareness Week We’re celebrating Feeding Tube Awareness Week with six very special guests! Melanie Dimmitt, the author of amazing book Special and creator of The Blend magazine bring together a bunch of tight-knit ‘tubie’ community members, parents and business owners to have a chat and share the details of their huge Feeding Tube Awareness Week giveway! We welcome: · Sarah from Wholesome Blends · Stacey from Tubie Fun· Amy from Miracle Mumma· Chloe from The Travelling Tubie Project· Julie from Wonsie This fabulous tubie team share stories about a...
2022-02-091h 14Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandWelcome back Snap Pea!Happy new year Peas and welcome back! Kate and Mandy are back after the summer break and ready for season 6! In this Snap Pea episode, Kate and Mandy have a catch up about all the latest holiday COVID shenanigans and then listen to all of your amazing, touching, poignant and very funny speak pipes. Make sure you also listen out for a song that's guaranteed to make you poop in Laugh, Cry, Make A Difference! Other Pea Business: · Buy our book The Invisible Life Of Us!· Get a signed copy...
2022-02-021h 19Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandSpecial guest Helena shares the story of her SunshineIn this special episode, Kate and Mandy are honoured to speak to Helena, Pea mum to twin daughters Jaz and Sunshine. Beautiful Sunshine, nicknamed Sunny, passed away in late 2020. Helena shares the story of the girls’ premature birth while living in Chicago, USA and Sunny’s subsequent diagnosis of cerebral palsy and a hearing impairment. Helena left behind her dream job to move her family back home to Melbourne so that Sunny could benefit from the incredible education and care offered by the Cerebral Palsy Education Centre. Helena talks about Sunny’s life, h...
2021-12-012h 15Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPea mum Fiona talks about her two teen girls, education and finding what works bestKate and Mandy talk to lovely Pea mum Fiona, who has two teen girls Lily and Charlotte. Lily has been diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome resulting in anxiety and fatigue, and Charlotte has been diagnosed with ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome, sensory processing disorder and anxiety. Fiona talks through both the girls’ journey towards diagnosis and shares the challenges both experienced in the school system, including some very discriminatory rectum treatment for Charlotte in particular. Fiona is a strong advocate for finding what works best for your peashoots, and shares her girls’ experiences of Virtual School V...
2021-11-241h 25Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandAmelia's Cookie Co peamum Lara talks about her dual careers and parenting a teen peashoot Kate and Mandy talk to Lara, a Melbourne midwife and maternal and child health nurse with a teenaged peashoot daughter and businesswoman! Laura’s daughter Amelia was diagnosed with ASD and a moderate intellectual disability at two years of age, due to a chromosomal issue. Lara shares stories about Amelia’s birth and diagnosis, and her schooling experiences in special education, including sharing some honest reflections on how this makes her feel as a mum. Amelia is now in her final years of schooling and has founded her business – Amelia’s Cookie Co...
2021-11-171h 15Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandAdult peashoot, social worker and poet Jasmine shares her story Kate and Mandy talk to adult peashoot Jasmine, a qualified peafessional social worker with cerebral palsy and valued member of the Too Peas Facebook Hangout. Jasmine experienced a severe brain injury after undergoing a cardiac arrest at only three hours old, a traumatic experience for her parents. Jasmine shares her parents’ experience of the early days of her hospitalisation, diagnosis at thirteen months of age, and early intervention therapies until the age of six. Jasmine went to a mainstream primary school and was a bright student who was well ahead o...
2021-11-101h 40Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPea Anna from Special Olympics talks all about inclusive and accessible sportKate and Mandy talk to Anna - an HR expert, a Special Olympics board member and a Pea who is determined to promote healthy and active lifestyles and social opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities, and to promote the Special Olympics as a vehicle for self-accomplishment, achievement, community engagement and inclusion! Anna’s youngest son Harry and her sister Suellen both have intellectual disabilities and are involved with Special Olympics Australia - a global sporting community for people with intellectual disabilities and a more inclusive and accessible community sports option than the more elite Paralympics. Har...
2021-11-031h 10Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate Mulholland“Delicious, wild, chaotic and gorgeous” - Hannah’s life with her peashoot twinsKate and Mandy chat to Hannah, a queer Melbourne-based theatre artist Pea with 3-year old identical twin boys Alfie and Otis. Alfie and Otis were born prematurely at 28 weeks due to twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Hannah shares their amazing story of survival and the many subsequent months spent in the NICU, through which Hannah and her partner Lani also juggled the care of their two older children, work and that thing called COVID-19. Both boys were eventually discharged home on oxygen by nine months, and bounced back and forth into hospital a couple of times, which w...
2021-10-271h 18
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandAdult Peashoot Krystal speaks powerful truthsKate and Mandy speak to Krystal, an adult Peashoot mum with a disability raising able-bodied kids. Krystal was born with cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, works as a social worker and is mum to two daughters. Krystal accidentally found Too Peas while seeking a podcast that talked about parenting with a disability, but found she could relate to the Peas, but from her own different perspective! As the basis for the discussion, Krystal reads through an email that she sent to Kate and Mandy, who both found it incredibly moving and powerful and invited h...
2021-10-131h 08
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandNewsflash - 'Bean' dad Garry is starting fortnightly epsKate and Mandy talk to Pea Dad AKA ‘Bean’ Garry to share the news that he'll soon be starting fortnightly Saturday episodes focused mostly on men’s experience of parenting kids with disabilities and additional needs. Welcome Garry! Garry’s first episode will be a conversation with his peashoot Christopher – stay tuned for this coming out soon! Garry encourages anyone who is interested in speaking with him to get in touch via toopeaspodcast@gmail.com and also feel free to leave him a speak pipe. Garry also acknowledges that many Pea mums have had...
2021-10-0637 min
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandOG speakpiper Mandy talks about pea life.Kate, Mandy talk to one of the original speakpipers - Pea Mandy from New South Wales, mum to 21-year-old peashoot Kieran who was diagnosed with autism at age two. In this lovely chat about Pea life, Mandy first shares some very rectum stories from her days in a competitive mum’s group, and then explores the confronting diagnosis period, the attitudes towards Kieran at kinder, her sense of being an outsider, the absolute lack of funding or early intervention pre-NDIS, the challenges of entering the school system and feeling isolated and segregated from the mainstream scho...
2021-09-291h 10
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandParalympian Karni encourages Peas to drop the fightKate and Mandy talk to Karni, a Paralympian swimmer, TV presenter, mum to a four-year-old son and a social worker specialising in family violence experienced by people with disabilities. Karni was born with a neuromuscular wasting disease called congenital titonpathy and uses a wheelchair. Karni started swimming for Australia as a Paralympian when she was only twelve years old, and loved finding a community where she felt ‘in the majority’ with the opportunity to feel completely herself for the very first time. Karni talks about the many intrusive and inappropriate questions she re...
2021-09-151h 24
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPeafessional Rebecca talks about supporting neurodiverse kids in positive, strength-based ways.Kate and Mandy talk to peafessional Rebecca, founder of ADHD advocacy and events organisation My Special Child and the National Peke Centre, which offers positive, strengths-based clinical support for ADHD, autism, anxiety, sensory challenges and regulation. Rebecca has lived experience of ADHD and is a pea mum to children with ADHD and intellectual disabilities. Rebecca also has a neurodivergent partner and mother, so is well immersed in the neurodivergent community in both work and life! She is committed to educating the community about ADHD and addressing all the misunderstandings, lack of awareness and stigma that ca...
2021-09-081h 11
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPhoenix Pea Bron rises from the ashesKate and Mandy chat with the inspirational Bron, pea mum to 16-year-old Cooper who developed cerebral palsy following a traumatic birth. Bron was previously a prolific blogger, who initially wrote about her experiences of parenting a child with a disability, before starting a travel blog called Smiths Holiday Road, which outlined her family’s experiences of travelling the world with a child who uses a wheelchair. Proving that there’s really no limits, Bron’s family explored thirty-two countries around the world, (even Mongolia!), and had incredible adventures together despite the many physical challenges. ...
2021-09-011h 03
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandAmazing Valerie shares the unfolding story of her peashoot BillyToo Peas online hangout legend Valerie is pea mum to almost 18-year old Billy. Billy had an unfolding series of diagnoses, including an early diagnosis of autism, then transverse myelitis at age 3 which eventually resolved, a diagnosis of Epileptic Encephalopathy at 8, which also resolved, and then finally a diagnosis of a genetic movement disorder that leads to constant ticking. Billy is about to finish year 12 after doing distance education for many years. Valerie shares about the ending of her marriage, her work in the media and arts (including classic kids TV show Hi-5!- this is h...
2021-08-111h 02
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate Mulholland'Petit pois' Alex shares a lifetime of insightsFrance-based pea Alex (of speak-pipe fame!) is mum to 27-year old Max, who has Down Syndrome. Alex shares a lifetime of insights, touching on the rectum-filled moments surrounding Max’s diagnosis, her positive experiences of his early childhood care, her less-positive school experiences, the joy that Max brings and the importance of fostering his unique talents and interests. She also shares about Max’s teen years and the challenges of responding to his emerging sexuality. Alex also discusses her approach to his post-school out-of-home living options, and her overall goal of finding a place in the c...
2021-08-041h 13
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandGarry shares much-needed Pea Dad wisdomKate and Mandy talk to Pea dad Garry, who for many years was the primary carer for his 25-year-old son Christopher, who is quadriplegic with cerebral palsy. Christopher is an accomplished video editor, YouTuber, accessibility consultant and co-owner (with Garry!) of HandsOptional – a consultancy that provides support to Apple Switch Control users. Garry talks about Christopher’s traumatic birth and the brain injury he suffered as a result of medical negligence, for which he was later awarded significant financial compensation. Although the process can be challenging and lengthy, Gary strongly recommends that Peas explore the potentia...
2021-07-281h 03
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandTherapea speechie Lauren believes everyone has the right to communicateThis week's guest Lauren is a paediatric speech pathologist and chickpea aunty to Milly, Molly and Miss 10 and wife of the Too Peas In A Podcast theme song writer! She specialises in children’s speech and language development, especially for kids with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, global language developmental delay and speech sound delays. Lauren works in private practice at Cheeky Monkey Speech Pathology, where she offers individual and group therapies. She believes that everyone on the planet has the basic right to communicate their wants and needs. Lauren and her (fratern...
2021-06-301h 12
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandLet’s talk about school uniformsKate and Mandy tackle a topic they’ve been wanting to talk about for ages - school uniforms! How do Peas manage the variety of peashoot challenges – physical, sensory, gender diversity – while facing often outdated, inflexible and arbitrary school uniform rules? Let’s be honest, school uniforms can often be ableist, sexist, a marker of class privilege and downright scratchy! Kate and Mandy talk about many of the uniform challenges they’ve confronted with their own peashoots, and want to hear your stories too – send in speakpipes and tell us, so we can start a...
2021-06-231h 19
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandTW: Fourth lockdown lamenting aheadKate and Mandy lament their way through Melbourne’s latest lockdown while reading through some awesome Pea speakpikes – thanks so much for sharing and making them laugh in captivity! Move over Hamilton – Too Peas: The Musical is on its way! A couple of extra things that made them laugh and cry this week: Kate sobbed her way through Lion but was cheered up by Sam Cotton’s hilarious Instagram animations.Kate and Mandy both loved Nelly Thomas’ Facebook live reading of her book Some Brains, which gave all the lockdown P...
2021-06-1651 min
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandLearning and building confidence with William ReadyKate and Mandy talk to Julia, pea mum of William and Rider and founder of William Ready. Willam Ready specialises in designing and creating early learning educational resources that are unique and designed to enable learning while having fun. Julia started the business following William’s diagnosis of autism at 22 months of age and the traumatic early birth of her son Rider. With the help of her engineer husband and teacher sister, she first designed 3D-printed tools to help support William’s learning, and now has a range of products available for use in schools and th...
2021-06-091h 21
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandMighty Able EmmaKate and Mandy talk to Emma, ea mum to 5-year old Mikey who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy and founder of Mighty Able - a clothing brand dedicated to celebrating all abilities.Emma experienced the traumatic early birth and 5-week NICU stay of her very sick baby Mikey, who was eventually diagnosed with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, or lack of oxygen to the brain at some stage during the pregnancy. Emma has built a strong network of Perth Peas, after spontaneously inviting another Pea at hydrotherapy over for a glass of wine. Emma wishes every Pea mum...
2021-06-0257 min
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandLike hiccups in your brain – Peashoot Lydia talks about Tourette’sToday’s guest Lydia has a peashoot son with Tourette’s Syndrome and twin daughters, one of whom has ADHD and anxiety. Lydia is also a peafessional radiographer who is studying to be a peacher. Lydia moved from Ireland to Perth with her husband prior to the birth of her children. She had her son, then experienced the traumatic premature birth of her twin daughters at 32 weeks, resulting in their hospitalisation in NICU and SCN for 6-7 weeks. Lydia experienced postnatal depression and posttraumatic stress disorder as a result, and talks about her experiences of recei...
2021-05-261h 08
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPeafessional gynaecologist Sonia talks about periods, pain and managing them both a lot betterKate and Mandy talk to peafessional Professor Sonia Grover, Director of the Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology at the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, and former President of the International Federation of Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology - but you can just call her Sonia. Sonia has seen plenty of change in the 30 years she’s worked at the RCH. Periods, sex, genitals and tampons weren’t topics that the male gynaecologists of the past were comfortable with, so as a woman, Sonia is now able to bring a different level of care and insight to her pa...
2021-05-1948 min
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate Mulholland‘My little Buddha’ – Tassie pea Sally talks about a 'forbidden' subjectSally’s peashoot is Willow, a kind, funny and empathetic peashoot with an original diagnosis of Turner Syndrome and grey matter heterotopia. Sally became a single mum to Willow and her two older sisters when Willow’s dad and his family chose not to have any more contact with her due to her diagnoses. Willow’s health unfortunately took a turn for the worst just before COVID-19 hit. She started sleeping 18-20 hours a day, had trouble walking and swallowing, begun experiencing hearing loss and needing a nasal gastric tube. An MRI eventually showed that her brai...
2021-05-121h 24
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPea friend Tanya – “We’re always walking up something”Trigger Warning: SuicideMighty Brisvegan pea Tanya has three boys – her first son is neurotypical, her second is on the autism spectrum and her youngest is also on the autism spectrum with an additional diagnosis of ADHD. Her youngest son has had a challenging journey living with a brain that he struggles to control, a ‘Ferrari with bicycle breaks’, leading to plenty of frustration and exhaustion. When he’s having a meltdown, Tanya knows however that no one is more scared than he is. Tanya has been through the trauma...
2021-04-281h 29
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandSuperpea Kylie talks about her 17 year old daughter with CP, plus good schools and amazing pealingsSuperpea Kylie has two 17-year old identical twin girls, one with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Kylie’s girls were born at 33 weeks, and things went relatively smoothly until peashoot Zoe was diagnosed at approximately nine months of age – five days before Christmas. Kylie met Mandy on the Essential Baby internet forum and they've been cyber friends ever since. Kylie shares her experiences of early intervention, coping with three kids under three, kinder and school. Zoe’s primary school did a fantastic job of supporting her, demonstrating how easy it can be to teach and encourage children t...
2021-04-211h 14
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandYear 12 check-out chick Holly is a teen peashoot with plenty of powerful things to saySeventeen-year- old Holly was diagnosed with diplegic cerebral palsy as a toddler. She speaks to Kate and Mandy about growing up in the rural Victorian town of Mildura, experiencing the support and care of a small community of friends, family, integration aides, therapeas and peafessionals, while also experiencing a very different world to her peers at the same time. Holly’s CP affects her legs, hands and speech and she’s undergone plenty of therapies such as botox and AFOs. She’s putting in an NDIS application for a scooter, and Kate and Mandy are willing...
2021-04-141h 00
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandTwo bright eyes - Marnie talks about parenting her profoundly deaf peashoot daughterMarnie is the mum of a peashoot daughter who was identified as being profoundly deaf in both ears at six months of age. Her daughter also has some neuro-divergence that they’re working on understanding. Marnie is an Overpea living in Scotland, who is a regular contributor to the Too Peas In A Podcast Hangout Facebook group! Marnie’s peashoot received a cochlear implant at age 1 and also communicates using British Sign Language. Her name is represented by the sign for two bright eyes, as her eyes are always shining and bright. Marnie speaks to Kate...
2021-04-071h 40
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandAmeripea CEO Laura is on a mission to bring joy to motherhoodKate and Mandy talk to Laura, an Aussie-born Ameripea currently living in California. Her seven-year-old daughter Penny is one of only twelve people in the world with a condition called Lethal Neonatal Rigidity Multi-Focal Seizure Syndrome, which is caused by a variation in the BRAT1 gene. Penny is the happiest person she knows, is the best hugger and has taught Laura so much about empathy and diversity. Laura is also CEO of Willow, makers of the world’s first wearable breast pump and a company with a mission to bring joy to motherhood. Listening to Too Pea...
2021-03-311h 17
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPea Anita and her son Warren who is living a fulfilling and meaningful life with a disabilityToday Kate & Mandy are talking with Anita, who has walked the pea path further than many of the pea listeners. Her adult son Warren is an artist living with cerebral palsy and an intellectual disability. Anita has spent her life setting Warren up for the fulfilling and meaningful life he is now living within the community, and she has quite a number of truths to share with us. You’re going to love Anita’s story!Anita set up the organisation REAL (Rights Employment Accommodation Leisure)Anita’s book is called Because it's better to live m...
2021-03-241h 20
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPrenatal Diagnosis with Pea Friend MeganKate & Mandy talk with Pea friend Megan about the prenatal diagnosis she received when she was 14 weeks pregnant with her 4th baby, and the absolute roller coaster that followed. Megan was told that her baby had a hydrops fetalis, which was not compatible with life. Her baby also had several chromosomal abnormalities that would mean severe disability if she would make it to term at all. But by 20 weeks, all the fluid retention had disappeared and there was no sign of hydrops fetalis, nor about a number of chromosomal abnormalities that were found earlier in the pregnancy. Her baby...
2021-03-171h 40
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPea Monique and Fragile X syndromeToday Kate & Mandy are talking with Pea Monique, who has two children both diagnosed with Fragile X syndrome. Fragile X Syndrome is one of a family of conditions caused by a mutation (change) to the FMR1 gene on the X chromosome. Fragile X syndrome can cause a wide range of difficulties with learning, as well as social, language, attentional, emotional, behavioural and medical problems. The effects of Fragile X syndrome on an individual vary and can range from mild to severe. Monique talks about how the diagnosis affected her wider family it being a genetic condition, navigating NDIS and...
2021-03-101h 17
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandLisa Cox is changing the way disability is represented in mainstream cultureKate & Mandy are talking with Lisa Cox, who had a stroke at age 24 which left her with amputated fingertips and toes, an amputated leg, chronic pain and chronic fatigue. Lisa is a fierce disability advocate and is constantly actively changing the way disability is represented in mainstream popular culture – like the media, fashion industry and more. She is also an media professional, author and public speaker and has a huge social media presence; check out her website, Instagram page or Facebook profile. Lisa shares her story about what happened on the day of her stroke, the long recovery phase bo...
2021-03-031h 21
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandJoJo and Kate talk down syndrome and the power of friendshipKate & Mandy are talking to JoJo and Kate, who have been friends for 20 years, and both have children who have down syndrome. They talk about their experiences when their children were born, diagnosis, the early years, and the power of friendship.Listen back to the Too Peas episode of 17 September 2020 with Ingerlise and her company 21 GiftsHoley Moley (on Channel 7) is NOT making a difference to MandyThe amazing race (on Channel 10) does, especially the sibling contestants Jake and Skye-Blue, who has a hand differenceDetectorist on NetflixThank you for supporting Too Peas...
2021-02-171h 34
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPea tribe member Jamila Rizvi and her acquired disability through a brain tumorKate & Mandy are talking to Jamila Rizvi; author, editor, presenter, podcaster, political commentator and mum of Rafi. She describes herself as “pea adjacent” having an acquired disability. At the end of 2017 she was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. She had 36 rounds of radiation and two brain surgeries, which has done damage in that area of her brain causing a range of issues broadly due to the fact that her pituitary gland doesn’t work.Jamila’s favourite music is from her best friend and musician Clare BowditchJamila’s latest book she edited with Helen McCabe is...
2021-02-101h 11
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandThe one where Kate & Mandy catch upSeason 4, episode 1 - Kate & Mandy are back, and they have a lot to catch up on! Bit of Covid talk (not much), back to school, some speak pipes and lots laughs.Mandy went to see The War With Grandpa, Penguin Bloom, and the fabulous Australian movie The DryKate and Mandy have been binging on Bridgerton (Netflix)The amazing bucket hats Kate is talking about are called Topi – check it out on InstagramYou can watch I am a Celebrity …Get me out of here on 10PlayCheck out the (all female!) Australian of the Year winners here, and...
2021-02-031h 00
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandSporting Legend Kurt Fearnley and his podcast about the NDISIn this episode Kate and Mandy are speaking to Paralympic gold medalist and two-time Commonwealth game gold medalist Kurt Fearnley.After a bit of fan-gushing, you will find out that Kurt is much more than a sporting legend. They talk about Kurt’s new podcast A Nation Changed, which tells the story of one of the greatest social reforms in Australia’s history: the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Starting with former prime minister Julia Gillard getting this funding scheme through parliament in 2013, this is a very important story that needs to be told so please go a...
2020-12-161h 11
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandSnap Pea 24 (even though we say 23;)Mandy and Kate chat with an actual real life author, about her latest novel. We have an honest chat about what we loved and what we found confronting about her book an unusual boy. As you know we think there is not usual or unusual, and this book calls out those stigmas too ... To be honest we found it amazing but also hard to read!Its a real page turner and Fiona is lovely! We really loved chatting with her xFiona talks about singer Anohni (check her out on Spotify)Thank...
2020-12-1341 min
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandNelly Thomas talks about life as a carer for kids with additional needsToday Kate & Mandy are chatting with the amazing Nelly Thomas. Nelly is a comedian, author, professional speaker and mum of two girls with autism and chronic fatigue. They talk about life as a carer for kids with additional needs. Nelly was also great friends with the late Stella Young and she tells us about Stella’s influence in her life.Nelly is the author of the three children’s books Kate & Mandy have talked about before, please check them out as they are amazing; Some Girls (2017), Some Boys (2018) and Some Brains: a book celebrating neurodiversity (2019).
2020-12-091h 17
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandEpisode 100 peas!It's a snap pea, peas, and our 100th Episode. Mandy recaps all 100 episodes! There have been some highs and lows, but we have loved every minute of chatting with you all.If you would like to buy some of the beautiful Dr Shane's pistachios, check out his web site, it would make us very happy! Thank you for being with us for these 100 episodes xxWebsite: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-061h 09
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPea-fessionals Andrea and Felicity talk about support coordination for your NDIS planToday Kate & Mandy are talking with pea-fessionals Andrea and Felicity. After working together for 20 years, they started We R Collective together with Felicity’s sister Gemma, providing support to families navigating their NDIS plans. They talk about their career together prior to setting up We R Collective, and provide information on what they do as support coordinators (including for Mandy). Also Andrea and Mandy have been friends since they were 13 years old so it is a story about long lasting friendships too.Check out the Too Peas episode with pea-tribe member Lisa on Acast here, or...
2020-12-021h 24
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandMerch peas Carly and LukeKate & Mandy are chatting with the fabulous Merch Peas Carly and Luke. They chat about their son Archie who had epilepsy seizures as a baby, has a global development delay and ASD. They also brainstorm about some interesting new merch ideas, and will throw in a surprise announcement at the end of the episode!As many peas will probably know, Luke is the brain behind the fabulous Pea merch. Please check out Luke’s Merch Fan Co. website for other fabulous merchandise, and follow them on all the socials (Facebook and Instagram) to provide your support...
2020-11-251h 09
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandMeet Vic Australian of the year 2021 and pea friend Donna StolzenbergAs promised! Today Kate & Mandy are talking to the amazing Donna Stolzenberg, the Victorian Australian of the year 2021.Donna talks about how she came to create create the National Homeless Collective and about all the different projects they do for people in need. She also talks about being a foster parent for many years, and about her youngest son who has autism. Donna has so much to say and is an incredible woman and deserving winner of the Vic Australian of the year. You will absolutely love listening to her!Check out Donna’s...
2020-11-181h 26
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandSisters Anna and Janette talk about Cystic FibrosisKate & Mandy are talking with the sisters and best friends Anna and Janette. Janette lives with the genetic disorder Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and she talks about how life is for her living with this illness. Anna talks about her own relationship with CF being a sibling of a person with this illness.Read more about how someone with CF is affected in their daily life hereYou can watch Anna’s and other speeches from the siblings event at Parliament House hereHave a look at Janette’s blog and her Facebook pageRead Anna’s article with her vi...
2020-11-111h 44
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandDonna and her baby boy Patrick who was stillbornPea Friend Donna talks about her first baby Patrick who was stillborn on 29 October 2015 at 41 weeks. She talks about how she felt something was not right when she went into labour, the hospital experience, how to pick up life after and how she experienced her second and third pregnancies. Her second son was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis at 18 months and has a stutter, and she has a third child who is a 7 month old baby daughter. Heartfelt photography; professional photographers who donate their time to take photos of stillborn, deceased or terminally ill childrenRed nose gri...
2020-11-041h 25
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPea Friend Deb talks about haemophiliaKate and Mandy are talking to pea friend Deb who has twins who had twin-to-twin transfusion, and four of her five children are diagnosed with a hereditary bleeding disorder called haemophilia. Her children have spent a lot of time in the hospital and the family received a new diagnosis of Eldor Danlos syndrome (a connective tissue disorder) for the children just one day before Deb was talking to Kate and Mandy.Watch a summary of Deb and her family on Matt & Kim to the Rescue hereMandy & Kate received a beautiful gift handmade by...
2020-10-281h 17
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandTravis Saunders Autism Advocate and Patch's dadThis week, Kate & Mandy are talking to Travis Saunders. Travis is the presenter and producer of the award winning ABC podcast The Parenting Spectrum, a member of the Australian Autism Research Council, Vice Chair of the Board at Autism Camp Australia, an Education Consultant, Autism Advocate, professional speaker, adventurer and father to an incredible autistic son. He has taught in schools all over the world and worked with autistic students for more than 20 years. Travis travels the country presenting workshops and keynote addresses to students, parents, teachers and allied health professionals about autism, parenting and how to be a...
2020-10-211h 17
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandSnap Pea Episode 19Yep the peas are back! Reading e-mails, talking life in Melbourne lockdown, listening to your speak pipes and just generally chatting.Kate talks about her new painting, check out The Sorrento Studio (on Instagram)Pea friend Leanne made Mandy and Kate little pea Christmas ornaments, check it out hereWebsite: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-1845 min
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandGetting our kids ready for starting school in 2021. Bonus EpKate and Mandy chat about starting school for the first time in 2021, we talk with the ACD about their webinars that will be so beneficial to parents whose pea shoots are starting school next year.Jenny from Association of Children with a Disability a pea mum herself will set your mind at ease. She has so many wonderful tips, there is also some pretty good stuff for general advocacy too!Be sure to register ASAP to secure your place.Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com
2020-10-1550 min
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPea Friend Kate from Perth chats new diagnosis.Kate & Mandy are talking to Kate from Perth who has three children with additional needs who were diagnosed just before COVID shut everything down. She talks about what a regular day looks like for her with the early intervention program her children attend, and how invaluable additional support is for her children and family life.Laugh / Cry / Make a DifferencePerth Kate made it on tv in the Australian children’s television game show A*mazing (back in the 90s)Check out the Teeny Tiny Stevies on Spotify, especially the song ‘Abilities’Mandy loved My Octopu...
2020-10-141h 24
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandSnap Pea Episode 18: The ripple effect of Breast CancerMandy and Kate chat with the most divine Liz and Felic and we might all become best friends ;) Listen to these sisters talk about the ripple effect of breast cancer then go buy a pink bun!We were supposed to chat all about the Pink Bun Campaign and breast cancer but got a little sidetracked and decided to revolutionize the school system as well. Just typical pea stuff...Go and check out the Pink Bun CampaignCheck out Liz's business Fittings by Liz or on Instagram hereWebsite: www...
2020-10-1158 min
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPea friend Becky (Mandy's bestie) chats ADHD and being a peashootKate & Mandy are talking to Mandy’s long time friend Becky who is a pea-mum of 9 year old Mister with ADHD, and is also a pea-shoot herself. She has a lot to tell us about!Becky’s favorite music is Harry Connick Jr Bourbon Street Parade (on Spotify)Watch Bethany and Laurena sing I am Australian here (on Facebook)A Country Podcast is a podcast about A Country Practice; an Australian tv series from the 80s, which you can watch on 7 PlayMandy is trying meditation though The Resilience Project. Though Mandy managed to get it for...
2020-10-071h 46
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandSnap Pea Episode 17The peas are back with another little snap pea, we listen to your speak pipes, cry a little about life in Melbourne and laugh a lot xxThe article Kate reads from is from The Shot and written by the very clever Dave Milner. You can read the full article here.Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-0454 min
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandTruth bombs from your pea-shootsWarning: be prepared to wet your pants laughing!! Kate & Mandy are reading out some incredibly funny, witty, cute and downright honest truth bombs from your amazing pea shoots.Watch a little girl wanting bubbles to come back hereWatch another little girls’ reaction on lockdown hereMia Freedman’s video your son growing up is like a breakupMagazine Travel Without Limits has included Too Peas in the Top 5 podcasts about disability and travelSchitts Creek (on Netflix)Mandy is enjoying music from The Chicks (formerly Dixie Chicks) – check it out on SpotifyWebsite: www.toopea...
2020-09-301h 20
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandSinging Pea AmyKate & Mandy are talking to singing pea Amy! There will be a bit of singing, swearing, laughing and crying, and Amy’s story that will give you all the feels.Cry / Laugh / Make a difference references:Let me try before you buy on Instagram or FacebookMaggie Beer’s post (that has the TooPeas theme song at the end!) on Instagram from 14 AugustUncle Roger on YouTube or watch his video on Jamie Oliver’s fried rice of FacebookPea masks are back in stock, have a look on the website!Websit...
2020-09-231h 24
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandSnap Pea Episode 16Another Snap Pea? Mandy and Kate can't believe it either, three in a row! They talk all things lockdown, listen to your speak pipes, and rejoice in school holidays.They are both reading I give my marriage a year by the amazing Holly Wainwright Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-2037 min
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPea Friend Ingerlise talks Down SyndromeKate & Mandy are talking to pea-friend Ingerlise about her daughter who has Trisomy 21 (better known as Down Syndrome) and how she came to start 21 Gifts. 21 Gifts is a free 'welcome-to-the-world' baby suitcase to families who receive a diagnosis for Down Syndrome. Ingerlise and her husband Dan have teamed up with incredible health professionals in more than 40 hospitals and clinics across Australia and New Zealand, who deliver this gift of hope to new families and in the process help rewrite the opening act of a T21 diagnosis story. The baby suitcase is bursting with love, inspiration, gifts, helpful information and...
2020-09-161h 08
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandSnap Pea Episode 15Mandy and Kate listen to your speak pipes, chat about lockdown life (yep it is still a thing!) And a pea listener sends them some amazing awards, oh and Mandy has a guinea pig story that will amaze you!If you want to buy pea masks here is the link https://toopeasinapodcast.myshopify.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-1340 min
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandAwesome Pea friend LisaKate & Mandy are talking to the lovely Lisa, who ticks a lot of boxes of pea life; two additional needs boys plus an additional needs husband who has an acquired brain injury. There will be lots of honesty but also laughter of course.Watch the penguin parade form Philip Island live stream every night hereMandy finished Rodham (the alternative future for Hillary Clinton)Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-091h 14
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandThe anti-rectum episode!Peafessionals, this episode is for you! Get your tissues out as Kate & Mandy share some amazing anti-rectum comments from peafessionals, peachers, and pea-friends.Mandy tells the story about Guy Sebastian who helped Mandy with her twins on the airportHave a look at YouTuber twins Timothy and Fred Williams watching songs they haven’t heard beforeWebsite: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-021h 11
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPea Friend AlisonKate & Mandy are talking to super pea Alison. Alison speaks openly about her pregnancy with identical twins, twin-to-twin transfusion, the birth of the twins at 27.4 weeks, the very worrying weeks and months after, and a kidney transplant which left her husband with a brain injury.Podcast Nice White ParentsMandy finished Homeland (on Binge / SBS on demand)Our Australian Girl booksYou can watch Trey Kennedy’s “moms pre vs post pandemic” hereWebsite: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
2020-08-191h 54
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandHow about those rectum commentsFollowing a Facebook post in the Too Peas Hangout, Kate & Mandy share the most ridiculous, painful and downright rude rectum comments you peas have received. Prepare to be shocked!Laugh, make a difference, cry:Three Identical Strangers (Netflix)Bachelor in Paradise (10Play)Comedy Republic (on Insta)Link to the meme on the 2020 pizza topping is here (on Facebook in the Hangout)The link to the original Facebook Post on the Too Peas Hangout page with all your rectum comments is hereWebsite: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.au...
2020-08-121h 51
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPea friend NicoleKate & Mandy are talking to pea friend Nicole, who has quite a story to tell. Her little boy was born a micro prem at 23 weeks and she talks with Kate & Mandy about living through the first days, weeks and months as a single mum, the endless therapies, school years and of course rectum comments. You’ll love her!Cerebral Palsy Education Centre (CPEC)Neurological and Physical Abilitation (NAPA) CentreCuevas Medek Exercises (CME)Information on PROMPTS for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets (PROMPT) (US website, google for local help)Four corners about COVID in...
2020-07-291h 24
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPea friend JodieKate & Mandy are talking to pea friend Jodie. Jodie was born with a rare genetic syndrome called Larsen syndrome. She talks about her journey through life living with this condition, including raising two children with the same genetic syndrome.Kate cried watching The Project’s Carrie Bickmore talking about her Beanies for Brain Cancer project. You can watch the show here (until 14 October 2020) or read about it here.Mandy watched Hamilton (on Disney +)Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (on Netflix)George the Mouse in a log pile house (on facebook)For Outlander fa...
2020-07-221h 34
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandMeet Tristram PetersToday Kate & Mandy talk with Tristram Peters about his various work including his podcast and work at Clickability, powerchair football and his love for his mother who advocated like a motherf***** all his life. Also, he is single peas!You can find Tristram on Facebook and InstagramTristram Podcast is Feros Care’s Grow Bold PodcastFeros Care is a not-for-profit organisation in Queensland providing a range of services and wellbeing programsTristram works for Clickability which is an online service directory that matches participants and providersThe Podcast all about mangos and other fruit is ca...
2020-07-1557 min
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPea friend LisaKate and Mandy talk with Brisbane Pea Lisa over Skype. Lisa is a pea-fessional talking about her pregnancy with fraternal twins Pinkie and Purple who turned out to be identical, her severe sickness during pregnancy, post-natal anxiety, and the journey through diagnosis and schools. And she has quite a few very powerful things to say.Kate, Mandy and Lisa met through the Australia Multiple Birth Association ForumLisa suffered from Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG); severe sickness during pregnancy. Good information on HG including research (around genetic causes) and guidelines is found on Hyperemesis Education Resource FoundationAustralia Birth...
2020-06-241h 21
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPea Friend VivToday Kate and Mandy talk with Sydney Pea Viv over Skype, who talks about her incredible pea journey with her twin girls; Cystic Fibrosis diagnosis of one of her twin girls, other diagnosis following after that, how it was in those first few years through kinder and special school, and meeting the prime minister in her campaign to get a CF drug on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.Viv’s favorite song Chasing Cars from Snow PatrolPodcast to listen to is Unlocking Us from Brené BrownOne of Brené Brown's books is called The Gifts of ImperfectionLeigh Sale...
2020-06-171h 39
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandSnap Pea Episode 9Mandy and Kate chat about the end of remote learning, what's being going on in the world and of course your voice messages!Recommendations in this Snap Pea Ep:Podcast Mamamia Out Loud episode 5 JunePodcast All Day Breakfast, episode 9 JunePodcast Michael More Rumble episode 87Schitt’s Creek (on Netflix)Podcast Elizabeth Gilbert Magic LessonsCheck out the new Too Peas Merch; wind cheaters, track suit pants, hoodies, and new tote bags.Click the Pea Store link on the website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com...
2020-06-1457 min
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPea Friend DeeToday Kate and Mandy talk with Deanna, who is a young adult living with chronic illness. She talks openly about her mental health, her journey through the discovery of several chronic illnesses, and the odd rectum comment.Find Deanna on Instagram as Dee.zoeDee loves Defying Gravity from the musical WickedMandy watched the end of the end of Schitt’s Creek (on Netflix)Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-101h 18
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandThe One Year Too Peas Anniversary EpisodeThe Too Peas Podcast One Year Celebratory Episode! With special guests Show Notes Akke, Live Pea (Happy Hooker) Matt and Tim from Thailand, and with contribution from our peas through the Speak Pipe.Tim from Thailand has made a beautiful Pea Painting, check out the official presentation on the different Too Peas platformsThe App that Carly recommends through the speak pipe is called Cozi Family OrganiserMandy’s friends Michelle made amazing Too Peas anniversary cupcakes, you can admire her artwork on Insta Michelle Sweet TreatsAnnabel Crab and Leigh Sales Chat 10 Looks 3 podcastMia Friedman’s Mamamia Out...
2020-06-031h 22
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandLet's talk about guiltIn this episode Kate & Mandy talk about guilt. It's a big one peas, but you're not alone.Link to funny video from the ABC showing Australian celebrities asking you to please start a podcast is here (via Facebook)Mandy ordered the Anne of Green Gables CookbookSchitt’s Creek (on Netflix)Killing Eve (on ABC iView)Lego Masters (on 9Now)Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-271h 27
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPea Friends Andy and MichelleKate & Mandy talk with Andy and Michelle Payne who have set up a charity called Oscars100, a charity committed to improving the lives of children living with Autism. Oscars100 participates in various endurance events every year that push people out of their comfort zone and test their mental strength. To have a look at these endurance events, head to the Hut to Hut website. Oscars100 supports Irabina Autism Services and Mansfield Autism Statewide Services.Things that made a difference / laugh / cry are as follows:Unorthodox (on Netflix)After Life (on Netflix)Outlander last episode of...
2020-05-201h 33
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandSnap Pea Episode 7Mandy and Kate chat about remote schooling during lockdown and more importantly listen to the speak pipes of beautiful pea listeners.The organisation Kate references is https://parentsforadhdadvocacy.com.au/ they also have a facebook page.If you want to leave a speak pipe use the too peas website http://toopeasinapodcast.com.au/Our e-mail is toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-1736 min
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPea Friend Lana (our first overpea)Kate & Mandy talk with pea friend Lana in America!Lana talks about her pregnancy and birth of her twin girls, diagnosis that followed and life during COVID 19.Rectification: she mentioned that her NICU cost was about $100K per child but it actually totalled over $1mln (US).Kate cried watching Lad Baby give his wife a model hand of her mum (on Facebook)Kate also can’t help crying along with Brickman when he cries sending people home at Lego MastersMandy was in MasterChef (Channel 10 – season 12 episode 16)Ka...
2020-05-131h 24
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPea friend KarenKate & Mandy talk with Karen Dimmock who is the CEO of the Association for Children with a Disability. You can also follow ACD on Facebook for the latest updates in these COVID times..This organisation is only in Victoria but sister / cousin organisations exist in the following states:Tasmania: Association for Children with a disabilityNew South Wales: Family AdvocacyWestern Australia: KalparrinMandy cried watching After Life (on Netflix)Wine from Yarra Peaks made a difference for KateWebsite: www.toopeasinapodcast.c...
2020-05-0654 min
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPea Friend MattToday Kate & Mandy are talking with Matthew Skerrit, who founded the adaptive clothing company Every Human.Runway of Dreams is a non-profit organisation that works toward a future of inclusion, acceptance and opportunity in the fashion industry for people with disabilitiesMadelyn Stuart is an advocate for inclusiveness and diversity in modellingJam the Label sell t-shirts that are sensory friendly (“Tags – why are they still a thing?”)Emily Prior is a model as well, you can check her out on Instagram tooMandy is binge watching Virgin River on NetflixKate is watching Lego Masters with the whole family on Channel 9The Bi...
2020-04-2953 min
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandTime for Something Different PeasMandy and Kate need to laugh to get through pea remote learning! If you do too then listen to a whole episode of TV and movies that made them laugh. We are back to our regular episodes next Thursday ... stay safe peas!We couldn't list all the TV shows / movies that made Mandy & Kate laugh as there are too many to mention. But here are the things that made a difference:Unorthodox (Netflix)Scientology and the Aftermath (SBS)Kate ordered a hamper through Yarra Valley Hampers (via Facebook)Komuni is still open for take awayNailed...
2020-04-221h 11
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandWhere are they nowWhere are they now – some of the peas who went on the podcast are telling Kate & Mandy how they’re going during the Corona pandemic. Plus some other special guests!Pea tribe friend Sally from episode 26 September 2019Pea friend Sue and Heather from Syndromes Without a Name (SWAN) episode 27 February 2020Pea Tribe friend Katy from episode 8 August 2019Lizzie from the siblings episode 24 October 2019Special with Pea friend Melanie from episode 3 October 2019Uncle Garry from Identical Grandpea and Unclepea episode 28 November 2019Other links:Kate recommends listening to Unlocking Bryon’s Brain from CBC podcastMandy cried watching Annedemic – the East...
2020-04-151h 18
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandGrade 6The one where Kate & Mandy talk about Grade 6, changing schools and all the tricky bits that come with this busy year and getting ready for high school. And there will be a word or two about Captain roles at school ...Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-0144 min
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandAnxiety Strategies Pea FriendsKate and Mandy have a chat about strategies they have used to combat anxiety, with the Carona Virus/Covid-19 dominating our lives, they talk about things that have helped them over the years when they feel anxious. Big Love Pea.You can still watch the Too Peas livestream from last Saturday 21 March (via Facebook)It’s Okay poem (via Facebook)ABC’s Coronacast with Norman SwanMamamia’s The Quicky podcastThe Welcome to Holland Poem by Emily Perl KingsleyMandy’s make a difference is Dixie Chicks’ new song GaslighterKate’s make a difference is Ballpark Music’s Spark Up
2020-03-251h 21
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandOsher Günsberg and Mental HealthKate and Mandy talk mental health with Osher Günsberg. Osher is the host of The Bachelor, The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise and speaks openly about his battle with depression, social anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder.Osher’s podcast is called DadPod in which he talks about his adventures as a new dad with co-presenter Charlie ClausenHe also has another podcast called Better than YesterdayOsher wrote a book about recovering from the depths of psychosis called Back, After the BreakMandy and Osher really love Australian SurvivorMandy cried watching Zoe’s Extraordinary Playlist on Stan
2020-03-181h 07
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandPea Friend BriohnyThe one where Mandy and Kate chat to pea friend BriohnyThe Castle – Australian classic movie from 1997If Pub choir ever comes to your town, go!Remember Super nannyMandy’s what made her cry was When Calls The Heart (on Netflix)Rebel Wilson’s Pooch Perfect (on Channel Seven)Married at First Sight (MAFS)Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-111h 17
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandThe week that has beenKate and Mandy had quite a busy week and want to tell you all about it (plus some listeners feedback)Kate & Mandy where on the project! You can see the segment here (via Facebook)Fitbet Podcast with Ben Lomas (the warm-up guy from The Project) and Dilruk Jayasinha (Australian comedian)They also were interviewed for Mamamia’s No Filter podcast by Mia Freedman – not sure when it will be aired but we’ll let you knowMarried at First Sight (MAFS)The TooPeas website now has a new ‘send voicemail’ feature: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.au (look at the rig...
2020-03-0453 min
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandSyndromes without a nameKate and Mandy met with the divine Heather and Sue, they chat all things SWANHeather Renton runs Syndromes Without a Name (SWAN) AustraliaSue’s book is called Take The ShotThe PDF version of The Ripple Effect from Melbourne City Mission can be found hereSWAN facilitate different types of events throughout the year with some of events coming up in March including Undiagnosed Children’s Awareness Day (UCAD) Morning Tea, UCAD community family fun day (in Northcote, Victoria), and SWAN siblings group. For locations and dates click hereKate’s make a difference is Kitty Flanagan’s 488 Rules for LifeL...
2020-02-261h 08
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate MulhollandToo Peas Sings, Music Time PeasThe one where Kate & Mandy talk about their love of music.Look in the show notes for episode 12 December 2019 for a pea-glossaryOur website is live! www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auFor all Kate & Mandy’s favourite songs mentioned in this episode, find the Too Peas Live Show playlist on Spotify.Other links for this episode:Fire Fight Australia bushfire relief concert was on 16 February 2020; k.d. Lang’s rendition of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah was breath takingThe quote is from Frank Ocean: “when you’re happy you enjoy the music, but when you...
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