I admit to the parenting tactics that would get me "cancelled" today—from the smack to the soap—and explain why they were necessary to save my children from the "Cool Mom" trap. We live in a world where parents are terrified of their children not liking them.

* 00:00 Discipline, boundaries, and parenting style

* 01:10 Boundaries as security, not friendship

* 02:05 Why boundaries matter long-term

* 02:50 Outcomes over methods

* 03:28 The “count to three” story explained

* 03:55 Adult children, shared respect, and living at home

* 04:15 Showing kids real life, not perfection

* 05:19 Teaching resilience through loss and hardship

* 05:51 Phone boundaries and consistency

* 06:53 Every family is different

* 07:40 Raising capable, resourceful adults

* 08:16 Boundaries around screens and attention

* 09:12 United parenting and private correction

* 10:28 Correcting behaviour in the moment

* 11:09 Character over achievement

* 12:08 Bullying as learned behaviour

* 13:46 Teaching kids to face adversity

* 15:27 Parenting through hard moments

* 16:27 Being a parent, not a friend

* 17:27 “You can always call me”

* 18:52 Do the kids agree now they’re older?

* 19:29 Love shown through reliability

* 20:30 Clear expectations build good people

* 21:09 Looking out for the lonely kid

* 22:27 Kindness over winning

* 23:13 Final reflection

Produced by Dreamers Media:⁠

dreamersmedia.co

Mom Guilt hits harder than labor – let's ditch it and regain your sanity.

You’re not a bad mom if you crave ambition post-baby or skip perfect outfits.

Quality time beats quantity – stop comparing to other moms.

Raw tips from Krissy Marsh after 22 years of mom struggles.

Light CW: postpartum overwhelm, mom guilt

Resources:

• Book mention: "Baby's First 101 Days" for practical newborn tips.
• Related episodes: Check our miscarriage grief ep for more emotional rawness.

Hosted by Krissy Marsh.

The fear of coming out pushed him to the edge.

Content Warning: This episode contains open discussions about suicidal ideation and depression. Please take care while listening.

"I used to carry my passport everywhere with me... just so I could run away at any point."

One Pinterest hint that brought mom racing home and saved everything.

Therapist’s brutal wake-up: “Can’t help if you’re dead.”

Raw story from Kyle our Producer on living a double life in Catholic Ireland.

Connect with Krissy:

• Instagram (@wildlyappropriatepodcast)
• TikTok (@wildlyappropriate)

Connect with Kyle:

• Instagram (@itskylekenneth)

Produced by Dreamers Media:
dreamersmedia.co

(Disclaimer: This episode discusses sensitive topics including depression and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. In Australia, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.)

TW: miscarriage, pregnancy loss, grief, medical trauma7 losses in 3 years – the physical hell (D&Cs, injections) and silent partner’s pain.What not to say: “Hasn’t your body had enough?” – the worst gut-punch.Paranoia of “bad luck” – tricking my brain to hope while bracing for heartbreak.Rainbow after the storm: My last-shot baby who changed everything.

Connect with Krissy:

• ​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildlyappropriatepodcast
• ​ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildlyappropriate

(Disclaimer: This episode discusses pregnancy loss and miscarriage. Please take care while listening.)

Do you actually know when you need a mentor? Sometimes the most pivotal career advice comes from a stranger on a boat, a pastry chef, or even your spouse during a financial crisis.

SUBSCRIBE to Wildly Appropriate for more unfiltered conversations on business and life.

In this episode of Wildly Appropriate, we unpack the concept of the "Accidental Mentor" and explore how a casual coffee chat can turn into a life-changing career pivot. We dive deep into the friction and growth of working with a spouse during the Global Financial Crisis and why the "perfect" mentor doesn't exist.

Chapters:

• 00:00 The Boat Story: How a 17-year-old landed a foreign exchange job through a chance encounter.
• 01:50 Defining the Mentor: Why a mentor isn't a "godly figure".
• 04:55 The Chef & The Hierarchy: Lessons in corporate politics from a Ritz-Carlton pastry chef.
• 07:20 The Coffee Interview: Turning a request for advice into a custom role at Cheston International.
• 11:44 The Difficult Client: Lessons in adaptability from media owner David Hannon.
• 13:53 Business & Marriage: The friction of a husband joining the business during the GFC.
• 19:32 The Breaking Point: Burnout, a toxic relationship, and the move to Italy.
• 26:00 The "Dickhead" Argument: Business logic vs. emotional reality in a partnership.
• 32:56 Recognising the Need: Why 99.9% of people know what to do but need help verbalising it.
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Episode Takeaways:

• The Power of "Accidental" Connections: How a casual conversation on a boat at 17 led to a high-pressure career in foreign exchange.
• Navigating Ego and Hierarchy: Lessons learned from a German pastry chef at the Ritz-Carlton about navigating corporate hierarchies.
• Surviving the GFC with a Spouse: The raw reality of running a business during the Global Financial Crisis, where Krissy went without a wage for two years.
• The "Sponge" Methodology: How to absorb industry-specific knowledge rapidly by treating every superior as a temporary mentor.
• Reverse Mentorship: Why mentoring 23-year-olds can provide more value to the mentor than the mentee regarding motivation and market insights.

Quotes:

"I wasn't looking for a job. Two, I wasn't looking for a mentor. And it was the job that I absolutely needed, and it was the mentor that I absolutely needed at the time."

"You're sitting across from me, you absolute dead shit, asking me what my budgets are... I haven't slept... plus trying to run this business."

"If you stuff up on a trade, it's millions and millions of dollars. We're not just talking... Oh, I can rub that out and write it again."

Research, Topics, Places & People Mentioned:

• Global Financial Crisis (GFC)
• Ritz-Carlton
• Cheston International
• Logos (Johnny & Trent's Company)
• David Hannon (Hannan Printing Press)

Connect with Krissy Marsh:

Have a story about an accidental mentor? DM me on Instagram: @wildlyappropriatepodcast

"I didn't become number nine in the world for Ritz-Carlton by sitting on my ass."

Most mentorship podcasts tell you to follow the rules. Krissy Marsh is here to tell you which rules to break. In this debut episode of Wildly Appropriate, Krissy pulls back the curtain on the "inappropriate" decisions that paved her path to success—from falsifying her age to land her first job to aggressively "selling herself" into roles she wasn't technically qualified for.

Krissy dissects the psychology of sales, explaining why selling a pen is no different than selling your own potential. She also tackles the "Male Dominated Industry" myth, sharing how she used her femininity as a weapon in the industrial property market (feat. a pair of hot pink gumboots).

Key Takeaways:

• The Verification Hack: Why you should apply for the job you aren't ready for, and how to close the gap once you're in the room.

• The RAC Model: The three non-negotiable traits you need in a mentor (Respect, Admiration, Connection).

• Signal vs. Noise: How to stand out in a crowded market by doing the things others are too polite to do.

• The Weekly Challenge: Krissy assigns a specific task to help you find your next mentor this week.

  
  

Mentions & Resources:

• Concept: The "RAC" Mentorship Model

• Quote: "There is never a right time to have kids, start a business, or leave a job. You just have to start."

Join the Conversation:Did you try this week's challenge? Share your story with us on Instagram @wildlyappropriatepodcast using #WildlyAppropriate.

We are back with a brand new season and a rebrand. The Vodka Lectures you know and love has become Wildly Appropriate! Just like Krissy. Thank you for all the love and you patience as we prepared this new era.

Some changes you see coming (kids leaving school, retirement). Others hit you like a truck (death, divorce, job loss).

Either way, you need a reinvention plan.

My last child finishes school next year - that's expected. But I've also watched friends deal with overnight life changes that nobody saw coming.

In this episode:

• The Melbourne psychiatrist's wife who had to reinvent her entire life overnight

• Why Nicole O'Neill started planning her reinvention years before her kids left

• My actual 4-part plan for next year (and why I'm starting NOW)

• The Tuesday night tradition that saved our family

• Why some 18-year-olds are thriving post-school while others are lost

Whether you're planning for change or picking up the pieces from one, this episode is your reinvention roadmap.

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