Perfectly Imperfect: My New Fav Vibe

Play Isn’t Just for Kids — It’s Survival

A trip to London, a dinosaur‑themed afternoon tea, and one unexpected moment that cracked open my inner child. This episode is a reminder that play isn’t childish — it’s the spark that pulls us back to life.

Perfectly Imperfect: My New Fav Vibe

Perfection is overrated and honestly exhausting. In this episode, Paula gets real about how perfectionism holds us back, including herself — and why showing up messy, human, and perfectly imperfect is the real bold move.

Dishes, Dusting, & Dinner Prep Are Gender Neutral

In this episode, Paula dismantles one of the most persistent myths still haunting households: the idea that domestic tasks come with gender labels. Using a relatable story from herown life, she illustrates how invisible labour, mental load, and outdated expectations quietly shape relationships. Paula reminds midlife listeners that they’ve spent decades being told to “do it all,” but in their 50s, it’s time to rewrite the script. Domestic responsibility belongs to adults, not genders.

The Lion’s Share: What the Animal Kingdom Has Been Trying to Tell Us

“The lion’s share” is exposed and the wild irony behind it. In real lion prides, it’s the lionesses who do the hunting while the male lion often strolls in at the end and eats first. The biggest portion goes to the one who did the least work. Soundfamiliar? Using this animal‑kingdom truth as a metaphor, Paula explores how invisible labour and emotional load often play out in human households. Not out of malice — but out of inherited scripts that desperately need rewriting.

Men Want More Sex? Pickup a Mop. Research Says So.

Men say they want more sex… but according to actual research, the real secret isn’t romance or mystery. It’s housework. In this episode, we dive into the study that confirms what midlife women have known since the dawn of time: nothing is sexier than a partner who shares the load— the household load, that is. When men step up at home, couples report more intimacy, more satisfaction, and more armony one year later. Meanwhile, “traditional roles” are looking a little… dusty.