When did a banana turn into a bar of gold? Or a bag of grapes a luxury? We're deep in a cost-of-living crisis and the squeeze is causing pure, unrelenting rage often misdirected at our unsuspecting, lunchbox-leaving children who have no idea of the value of their leftovers.

This isn’t just a discussion about financial woes, it’s a raw, honest conversation about feeling the pinch, shielding kids from adult worries, and the shared anxiety that spans across communities and generations. We're experiencing a death by a thousand cuts while juggling side gigs, budgeting madly, and questioning every grocery item.

Although the stress is universal, sharing it lightens the load. So while we try to figure out this post-Covid, inflation-fueled minefield, Tim and Sim are in the trenches with you. If you’re feeling squeezed, worried, or just need to let off steam about the cost of living, this episode is for you. And whoever solves the banana crisis first, the next bottle of Aldi wine is on us. 🍷

Ever get that sinking feeling after a break away that you've been sucked back into routine and it's like you never left? The holiday blues are hitting hard and remind us just how transformative stepping out of everyday routine is. Besides the hefty credit card bill, a vacation gives us perspective, presence, and permission to relax. But we can’t always jet to Europe or Fiji, right?

Sim and Tim are here to save you money: Instead of chasing big vacations, take what you enjoyed and bring it home and recreate those moments. If it's a slow meal with friends, laughter and delicious food, then remind yourself that it’s the company and mood that matter, not the location.

We're on a mission to inject regular “micro-holidays” into daily life. Not just going to the local mountains, but actively creating moments that break the routine, making them feel special and out-of-the-ordinary - without ever getting on a plane.

If you’ve found yourself wishing the “holiday version” of you could stick around all year, you’re not alone. Let’s bring some of that magic into the everyday one small, intentional moment at a time.

Have you been contemplating the snip? You're not alone. In this episode, Tim opens up about his recent vasectomy experience, offering a candid glimpse into the emotional and physical journey of making such a life-altering decision. It's a choice that many men face, yet few discuss openly.

Tim's vulnerability sheds light on what it truly means to make a decision that you'll be sitting with (quite literally) for days. From decision to incision, Sim quizzes Tim on how real the pre-procedure jitters get, and why the hardest part may be talking about it at all.

Whether you’re in the “pro-snip” camp, are dragging your feet, or just want to know all the revealing details, take a seat (gently), pour yourself something comforting, and remember: whatever you’re worrying about, you’re not the only one.