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Darling, Shine!

Join us as we blindly navigate and unpack the raw and often unspoken experiences of womanhood, grief, friendship and everything in between. Darling, Shine is your survival kit to the unexpected shit life throws at you.
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Episodes

If It’s Not Chaos, We Don’t Want It: Life Update, Q&A, and Favourite Things

Get ready for the LOLs, darlinks! We know what you love the most about the podcast, so we’ve wrapped them all up into one episode. Part life update, part Q&A, part favourite things, and a whole lotta laughs, this one ticks all the boxes! LINKS Grab a bottle of El's olive oil collab with Rich Glen: richglenoliveoil.com/products/body-oil-ellidy Follow El's trainer, Charlie on Instagram: @coachcharliemula Book a ticket for the Pop Off event in Burleigh (featuring DJ TMAMI, DJ SHIMMY & frien...

Dec 03, 20241 hrSeason 5Ep. 49

Keeping it in the Family: Cooper Chapman is Back!

Everyone's favourite little bro (but real life bro of Chlo), Cooper Chapman, is back! Ellidy calls Cooper from across the fence to sit down and chat candidly about: how much he's loving life as Uncle Coops how he's navigating a long distance relationship with his beloved Carol what's new with The Good Human Factory and, as usual, we get some of that classic Cooper wisdom LINKS Follow Cooper on instagram: @cooperchapman Follow The Good Human Factory on instagram: @thegoodhumanfactory To book Coop...

Nov 26, 202447 minSeason 5Ep. 48

Losing Baby Bowie: Tash's Heartbreaking Story of Late Miscarriage

Chloe sits down with their dear friend Tash Jones, to tell the heartbreaking story of her late miscarriage. After a relatively routine pregnancy for her first child, Tash lost her second baby boy, Bowie, at 16 weeks. In this chat they talk about navigating the grief of losing a baby, and the emotional rollercoaster pregnancy that was to be her precious rainbow baby, Noah. Trigger Warning : This episode covers the topics of miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss. If you need support through misc...

Nov 19, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 5Ep. 47

We've Been Busy: Minnie's Party, Hens' Weekend, The Cup & Q&A

Before Chloe heads out to LA, Ellidy sits down with her to catch you up on the last fews weeks of their busy social calendars, including: Minnie's birthday party/toddler festival Halloween (and T's blood stained costume) Erika's hens wellness weekend Paul's birthday at the Melbourne Cup Plus, the girls answer some more of your questions, including a couple of rather brazen ones! LINKS Follow and Connect with Clare Keys (Chloe's amazing midwife) on instagram: @the.womb.rooms Join the Darling Shin...

Nov 12, 202459 minSeason 5Ep. 47

Riding the Waves of Grief: Mick Fanning on Losing Three Brothers

Most people know Mick Fanning as a 3x World Champion surfer, but today, Ellidy sits down with him to unpack the emotional impact of losing three brothers, and other pivotal moments that shaped his life; including that harrowing shark attack in 2015. How has Mick managed to stay so grounded, humble and successful, through all the tragedy? Darlings, let's find out. LINKS Follow Mick Fanning on instagram: @mfanno Join the Darling Shine facebook community: @darlingshinecommunity Sign up for the news...

Nov 05, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 5Ep. 45

Newborn Baby Days (and Nights!!!) with Paediatrician Dr Golly

The first year, as a new parent, can be so tricky! Not only are you often navigating hormonal changes, while adjusting to a new life and schedule, but often completely sleep deprived doing it! Add on top of that a constant stream of conflicting advice and information, and then the judgement from other parents - what an absolute minefield! Today, Chloe is joined by paediatrician, Dr Golly, to talk us through the first few months of life as a parent. If you have someone in your life that is deep i...

Oct 29, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 44

NY and LA - First Family of Five Holiday Wrap Up

Before Ellidy (and Minnie) jumped on a plane back to the GC, she sat down with Chloe, in the Fishers LA apartment, to bring you behind the scenes of all the New York and Los Angeles holiday antics. LINKS Join the Darling Shine facebook community: @darlingshinecommunity Sign up for the newsletter and first access to merch drops: darlingshine.com Follow Darling Shine Podcast on IG @darlingshine.podcast Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on IG @listnrentertainment Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on TikTok @li...

Oct 22, 202455 minSeason 5Ep. 43

Candid Grief Chats with Chumpy's Sister, Em Pullin

In this much anticipated and requested episode, Ellidy is joined by Chumpy's adored little sis Em Pullin, for a heartfelt conversation about what it's like to live with the loss of a brother or partner. They chat candidly about: Em's memories of Chump through childhood the bond they share since Chumpy's unexpected passing in 2020 the ways their grief has changed over the years and how they've navigated it in their own unique ways LINKS Follow Em Pullin's business on instagram: @softpower_studio ...

Oct 15, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 5Ep. 42

Bit Going On, Doll! The Juggle of Life, Parenting and Work

Chloe and Ellidy catch up before their modern family reunites in New York for the first offical 'family of five' vacay. In this episode you'll hear all about: Ellidy's house move and hectic schedule since coming back from Ibiza and how she is really going, emotionally Chloe feeling like she's finally starting to get a handle of being a new Mum Their upcoming trip to New York If Chloe has considered baby no.2 yet LINKS Join the Darling Shine facebook community: @darlingshinecommunity Sign up for ...

Oct 08, 202446 minSeason 5Ep. 41

Behind the Seams: The Creative Force of Triangl Swimwear - Jaynee Penny

Who is Jaynee Penny? Does she work for the Fisher's? And what about that donkey laugh? Surely it can't be real!?! But more importantly, how did this once upon a time lawyer, end up working and living her dream life travelling the globe as the Creative Director at Triangl Swimwear? Chloe sits down with one of her chosen family, for a much requested and anticipated episode, that will leave you feeling super inspired and loving Jaynee as much as we do. LINKS Follow Jaynee on instagram @jayneejaynee...

Oct 01, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 5Ep. 40

Mental Health Q&A with Mitch Wallis

Due to popular demand, and as promised, Mitch Wallis is back with Chloe to answer as many of your mental health related questions as we could cover in one hour. Answering questions like: Should you tell your kids if you're struggling mentally? How to increase work fulfilment and satisfaction? How bad does it have to be to see a psychologist? What to do if your mother in law doesn't like you? LINKS Follow Mitch Wallis on Instagram: @mitch.wallis Take the Heart on my Sleeve Workplace Assessment: h...

Sep 24, 20241 hrSeason 5Ep. 39

Girls Reunite in Ibiza: Our Besties Hens & Wedding Antics Ibiza Style!

Reunited in Ibiza, and Minnie free, Chlo and El bring you behind the scenes of their super jam packed week, with the whole gang together, celebrating the wedding elopement of their bestie, Laura Enever and her childhood sweetheart, Jake. Brace yourself... it's full of lols and wild stories & recommendations. LINKS Get the cowboy hats everyone went wild for at Lack of Color: lackofcolor.com Chloe's sunnies were Pared Eyewear: paredeyewear.com Ibiza makeup artist recommendation: @ljbmakeup The...

Sep 17, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 5Ep. 38

Flap Chats with Ellie 'Eggie' Sedgwick from Comfortable in My Skin

You might know Ellie Sedgwick as founder of Comfortable in My Skin, but she's also one of Chlo and El's childhood friends. Ellie's an ex pre-school teacher turned vulva photographer, and after 7 years in the making, she’s finally publishing her first book, Flip Through My Flaps and she’s here to talk about it. In this super juicy chat about all things vulvas and sex, the topic of sexual abuse comes up briefly, so if you find this triggering or uncomfortable, maybe give this ep a miss. If not, en...

Sep 10, 202447 minSeason 5Ep. 37

What You Really Wanna Know: Answering Your Q’s

The Darling Shine inbox has been overflowing with your questions… so we decided it time to sit down and unpack them for you. You can expect plenty of lols, a bit of a life update, and the things you really want to know, like: What’s happening with the Darling Shine tour? Who pays for Ellidy’s worldly travels? Is Chloe writing a book? The latest on Bobbi and Minnie How is Ellidy’s dating life going? And, mostly importantly, what is their fav FISHER track? All this and more in today’s Q&A. LIN...

Sep 03, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 5Ep. 36

Supporting Friends Through the Shit with Mitch Wallis

One of the questions that comes up regularly, in the Darling Shine community, is how to support someone who is moving through the big life stuff. Like when a friend is dealing with the grief of losing a loved one, or they receive a diagnosis that isn't good, or they've just had a miscarriage... how can you be there in a way that is actually helpful for them? Literally no one better to ask these tough questions, than Mitch Wallis. And this conversation is the perfect blend of helpful, practical a...

Aug 27, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 5Ep. 35

New Mum Things: The Highs and Lows of New Motherhood

Hours before Chlo flew out for the Ibiza season, her and Ellidy sat down to chat honestly and vulnerably all things new motherhood. You'll hear about: Chloe's recovery and the things she's struggled with in this big life transition The items and products that they are loving in the early days (or, in El's case, loved) The highs and lows and importance of support Surprising things they've learned about being a mother If you're looking for anything mentioned in the episode, check the links below. ...

Aug 20, 202454 minSeason 5Ep. 34

Bean There, Endo That - Following the Bean Protocol with Elly 'McBean' McGaw

After our chat earlier this year, with the amazing Bridget Hustwaite, there was such a huge response from women also suffering this mostly silent disease which affects 1 in 7 of us, that we decided to give this topic more much deserved air time! So Chlo and El reunited with an old high school friend, Elly McGaw, to share her story of living with stage 5 endometriosis and how eating beans (sounds weird, we know) has helped her heal. Important note: This is in no way intended to be a substitute fo...

Aug 13, 202453 minSeason 5Ep. 33

Chloe's Birth Story - Birthing Bobbi With The Bestie

Chlo and El sit down for the first time since Bobbi's arrival, to unpack their experiences of Chloe's birth together. In true Darling Shine style, there's some seriously touching moments, plus a little side chaos and lols, but beneath it all a bond between two besties that can make it through anything life throws their way. LINKS Join the Darling Shine facebook community: @darlingshinecommunity Sign up for the newsletter and first access to merch drops: darlingshine.com Follow Darling Shine Podc...

Aug 06, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 32

Chloe's Birth Story with FISHER… Welcome to the Family, Bobbi Girl!

Get the Kleenex ready, Darlings! Chloe is back from mat leave and ready to unpack the first part of her birth story. In true Darling, Shine style, there were some hiccups with the record and we've had to take a detour from our original plan of a heartfelt conversation between Chlo and Paul, but the end result is beautiful. In this episode, you'll hear Chloe tell her story from top to bottom (literally) and some heartwarming, and hilarious, insights from Daddy FISHER. LINKS Listen to Cody's 'Chlo...

Jul 30, 202446 minSeason 5Ep. 31

When Motherhood Doesn’t Stop for Grief: Gidget Foundation’s 1 in 5 Mothers 1 in 10 Fathers Replay

As Chloe takes time out to transition into her new role as a mother, we thought it fitting to revisit Ellidy and her journey to motherhood. A couple of months ago, El sat down with Davina Smith, host of the Gidget Foundation podcast "1 in 5 Mothers, 1 in 10 Fathers," and shared openly and honestly about her early days of motherhood and how she navigated it through waves of relentless grief. LINKS Follow the Gidget Foundation on Instagram: @gidgetfoundation Follow Davina Smith on Instagram: @davi...

Jul 23, 202437 minSeason 5Ep. 30

Being Best Friends and Business Partners: A Happy Hour Replay with Lucy and Nikki

As Chloe continues to recover from birth and navigates the transition into new motherhood, we are taking a very brief recording break to allow her to catch her breath. But we didn't want to leave you empty handed, so here's a replay of the interview Chlo and El did with their dynamic duo real life friends, Lucy Jackson and Nikki Westcott (hosts of Happy Hour and co-founders of clothing label, Jagger and Stone) early in 2024. In this episode you can expect to hear: a bit about their real life fri...

Jul 16, 202454 minSeason 5Ep. 29

Surviving an Avalanche and Chumpy Four Years On with Hannah Sugerman

With Chloe on mat leave, Ellidy sat down with one of their 'chosen family': the ray of sunshine that is Hannah Sugerman. It's officially been four years since Chump passed, and the girls reflect on their friendship and how to support the people you love through grief, before the conversation takes a twist as Hannah unpacks her experience of surviving an avalanche in January. It's a wild story, so strap yourself in! LINKS Follow Hannah Sugerman on instagram: @sugermancreative Join the Darling Shi...

Jul 09, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 5Ep. 28

Because You Asked - Part Two: Instagram, Work and Future Goals

Chloe and Ellidy sit down to answer more of your Q's... this time the general theme is work related. They pull back the curtains and explore: How they built their instagram followings Have their relationships been affected as their profiles have grown What are their future work goals and aspirations LINKS Join the Darling Shine facebook community: @darlingshinecommunity Sign up for the newsletter and first access to merch drops: darlingshine.com Follow Darling Shine Podcast on IG @darlingshine.p...

Jul 02, 202455 minSeason 5Ep. 27

Does Ellidy have ADHD? Let’s find out with Monique Mitchelson

Ellidy sits down with Clinical Psychologist, Monique Mitchelson. As an Autistic ADHDer herself, Monique brings lived experience, coupled with clinical knowledge, to help Ellidy unpack her experience as an undiagnosed, but highly suspected ADHDer, and shares: What ADHD is and why it seems like a bit of a craze right now Some tips and guidance on how to go about getting diagnosed How to best support someone in your life who is neurodivergent LINKS Listen to The Neurodivergent Woman podcast here: n...

Jun 25, 20241 hrSeason 5Ep. 26

Because You Asked - Part One: Relationships

Chloe and Ellidy recently asked, via their stories, what you'd most like to hear about on the podcast… and turns out you had a lot of questions about relationships, like: How are Chloe and Ellidy in relationships? What’s the go with their big group of friends? Where is Ellidy at in her dating life? Do Chloe and Fish ever fight? Chloe and Ellidy answer all of these and more in this hilarious episode. LINKS Join the Darling Shine facebook community: @darlingshinecommunity Sign up for the newslette...

Jun 18, 202454 minSeason 5Ep. 25

From Beats to Baby: FISHER on Fatherhood & His Sold Out Hometown Festival, Out 2 Lunch.

This is a heartwarming episode - we sit down with our one and only FISHER to chat about the exciting journey to becoming a dad for the first time. He opens up about the joys and challenges that he and Chloe have endured along the way. We also dive into the story behind his recently successful hometown festival, Out 2 Lunch which was held in Coolangatta this past May. In this ep you'll hear: Insight into the conception and planning of his recent Coolangatta show, Out 2 Lunch BTS chat and his favo...

Jun 11, 202459 minSeason 5Ep. 24

Career vs. Motherhood: Breaking Barriers & Thriving in Both with Michelle Battersby

Chloe is joined on the couch by her friend, Michelle Battersby, to have an open and honest conversation around putting your career first and the anxiety of missing out on motherhood. After putting motherhood on the backburner to focus on her career, Michelle found herself pregnant, at a really pivotal moment in her tech start up, Sunroom (a social media platform that provides women and non-binary people a safe place to share content and be paid for that content). This conversation is a really ho...

Jun 04, 202457 minSeason 5Ep. 23

Chloe's Birth Plan Detour: Embracing The Unknown

By now we can assume that Chloe's birth plan has been thrown out the window, so what got the boot and what remains? What expectations does Chloe have about the impending arrival of Baby Fish? LINKS Listen to Cody's 'Chloe Push Pllaylist' here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4UAOSKMUJpOZlOHKCZzqBo?si=cbf2e91847e94165 Listen to Chloe's 'Birth Suite By Chloe' playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09gGwtYRfUCkIDvydUWDOD?si=803d1e8490eb4190 Join the Darling Shine facebook community: @da...

May 28, 202454 minSeason 5Ep. 22

Part Two: Georgie Copeland - The Unthinkable: Losing Zach in the Hunter Valley Bus Crash

Georgie Copeland is one of Ellidy's Widow Wives. She lost her life partner, back in 2020, and found love again only to have it end with the Hunter Valley Bus Crash. How does one deal with multiple losses and ever think of opening up to love again? LINKS Follow Georgia Copeland on Instagram @g.copeland Join the Darling Shine facebook community: @darlingshinecommunity Sign up for the newsletter and first access to merch drops: darlingshine.com Follow Darling Shine Podcast on IG @darlingshine.podca...

May 21, 202451 minSeason 5Ep. 21

Bed Rest, the Baby Shower, and the GC's Biggest Show: Reflections from the Hospital Bed

Do we have a plot twist for you! Just as we were about to knuckle down and create a solid plan for Chloe's impending birth, instead we are recording this episode from hospital: where, at this stage, Chloe will remain until the birth. From the hospital bed you'll hear: all the details on why Chloe is on bedrest and how the baby is doing if Ellidy and Laura managed to pull off the baby shower behind the scenes at Out to Lunch (and did Chloe make it to FISHER's show) and LIV Golf an announcement on...

May 14, 202441 minSeason 5Ep. 20
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