She lost her dad... and we didn't know how to help

Just a catch up...featuring coffee enemas, tuning forks and horse trauma.

The Catch-Up ☕️ 🩱 Fern had a wildly productive Tuesday on a mission to find a swimming costume. What started as a simple shopping trip somehow ended in Tesco glory - not only did she bag an absolute leopard print banger, but she got a second costume bargain too. ☕️ Meanwhile, Charlotte’s week took a very unexpected turn involving a Saturday morning coffee enema… and honestly? She’s glowing. Naturally, we had questions. Lots of questions. * What’s the equipment situation? * How exactly does one brew the coffee?! * How do you insert the tube with confidence? * Was there leakage?! And somehow, despite being vulnerable in the fetal position, Charlotte still managed to scroll Instagram throughout the process. 💩 Reviews included: 👉 “It smells like a farmyard.” 🚽 Fern’s previous colonic experience comes flooding back, prompting one of the most chaotic conversations we’ve ever had. 💬 “It’s the first thing to have gone up my arse.” 💬 “Have you shat yourself yet?!” Honestly, maturity levels remain low. Larissa’s Update 🛁 Unfortunately, Larissa’s week comes with a genuinely shocking twist… 💔 The bathroom fitter sadly passed away unexpectedly, leaving the bathroom unfinished and everyone understandably shaken. As Larissa says… 👉 “You can’t really top trump death.” It’s been one of those weeks where we’ve all felt a bit off, and naturally we’re blaming Mercury retrograde. 🚂 And in peak wholesome chaos energy, Larissa and Fern went wild on a miniature train. 30p a ride. Absolute scenes. Childhood Misunderstandings & Horse Trauma 🐴 Listeners have been writing in with the most ridiculous childhood misunderstandings, including: 🐱 Are all cats girls and dogs boys? 🐴 And wait… ponies aren’t just baby horses?! This leads us into Fern’s very real horse allergy, and a childhood memory of seeing a girl get rolled by a horse. Question is… has the trauma psychologically manifested into an allergy? Science may never know. 🐎 Finally, Larissa shares her honeymoon horse-riding story, which unfortunately involves one very unfortunate impact to Mike’s balls. Romance truly is alive. A completely unhinged episode featuring bowel discussions, miniature trains, horse trauma and frozen spinach appreciation. Basically everything you’ve come to expect from us. Follow, rate 5⭐️, and share with your weird little besties 💌 📲 Find us on socials: Instagram → @married.single.divorced [https://www.instagram.com/married.single.divorced/] TikTok → @msdthepod [https://www.tiktok.com/@msdthepod]

Would we ever go camping again?!

It’s another week of Married. Single. Divorced., and this one is giving survival mode… but outdoorsy. The Catch-Up ⛺️ 🏕️ Fern has been ridiculously productive - ticking off a Costco trip, visiting Grandad at the care home, doing a charity shop drop-off (while tragically missing a bakery opportunity), squeezing in the gym and booking a camping trip. Naturally, this leads to Fern retelling the story of her absolute nightmare camping experience, where her tent almost blew away… while she was inside it. Character building, apparently. 🔥 We quickly realise… Do we all secretly love camping?! Should the pod go on tour?! MSD: Live from a leaking tent somewhere in Wales. 🌧️ Charlotte remembers taking a tent to Leeds Festival that somehow managed to rain inside. She promptly abandoned ship. Survival instincts. 🏡 We also discover Charlotte used to sleep in her Wendy house as a child, which honestly tracks. 🐍 And then there’s the time Charlotte went bush camping in North West Australia - a trip that makes I’m A Celebrity look like a luxury retreat. Enter: the swag. Charlotte was eaten alive by every midge, mosquito and unidentified flying insect in Australia and insists that a midge hood is essential kit. 🌳 Meanwhile, Larissa shares her honeymoon camping experience - sold as a romantic treehouse getaway but actually just… a bed in a tree exposed to every wild animal imaginable. Romance is alive and well. Other Life Updates ☕️ 🍻 Charlotte went for drinks with a friend after college and was introduced to the wild world of Grindr. She’s fascinated. Obsessed, even. We get into “peacocking” and Charlotte concludes we should all be more like gay men. Apparently 6pm on a Tuesday is where the real magic happens. 🏚️ Larissa’s house update: the bathroom men have now fallen out with the other builders and the whole thing is becoming a stressful soap opera. BUT - perspective is key, there are bigger things going on in the world… and importantly: ✈️ THE GIRLS’ TRIP IS BOOKED. Priorities. Chaos, camping trauma, dating apps and leaking tents - just another completely normal week for us. Follow, rate 5⭐️, and share with your outdoorsy besties (or anyone who’s ever nearly blown away in a tent). 📲 Find us on socials: Instagram → @married.single.divorced [https://www.instagram.com/married.single.divorced/] TikTok → @msdthepod [https://www.tiktok.com/@msdthepod]

She lost her dad... and we didn't know how to help

The Catch-Up ☀️ 🍹 Larissa has been away in all-inclusive heaven - sun, relaxation and unlimited buffet access. Although… she’s slightly ashamed to admit she actually missed cooking. Domestic goddess behaviour. 🛒 Charlotte caught someone shoplifting, and honestly the retelling is giving full-on citizen’s arrest in the middle aisle. Equal parts heroic and chaotic. 💌 Fern has been making the most of some unexpected child-free time and has bravely stepped back into the dating world. After being ghosted on Hinge, she’s finally been on a date! And apparently, the biggest green flag these days is simply… him turning up. This Week’s Topic: Mental Health Awareness Week 💛 This week we’re talking about mental health, grief, support systems and the importance of knowing you’re not alone. 🫶 We ask the question: Are we talking about mental health more now… or is there genuinely more of it? 💬 Fern believes supporting someone is often just about listening - letting them feel heard and knowing you’re there for them without trying to “fix” everything. 💔 Charlotte opens up about losing her dad, and honestly… it’s one of the deepest conversations we’ve had. Charlotte reflects on how she coped at the time - or didn’t. Eating too much. Drinking too much. Escaping back into university life and avoiding the grief. She admits she never really spoke about it, and this episode is probably the most we’ve ever discussed it together. 😢 People often assume you don’t want to talk about loss… when actually, sometimes you desperately do. Charlotte shares that while it doesn’t necessarily get easier, you do slowly learn how to carry it differently. 🤍 Larissa admits she didn’t really know how to support Charlotte at the time, worrying that bringing things up might trigger more pain. And that’s something a lot of us relate to - mental health and grief can feel incredibly complex to navigate. The Takeaway If you’re struggling, feeling low, overwhelmed or grieving something 💛 please try and talk to someone. You are not weak. You are not dramatic. And you are definitely not alone. A very honest episode about grief, friendship, support and learning how to show up for the people we love - even when we don’t always know how. Follow, rate 5⭐️, and share with someone who might need this conversation today. 📲 Find us on socials: Instagram → @married.single.divorced [https://www.instagram.com/married.single.divorced/] TikTok → @msdthepod [https://www.tiktok.com/@msdthepod]

The things we wish we didn't share online

The Catch-Up ☕️ 🏚️ Larissa is back battling the builders - shouting into the void and getting absolutely nowhere. At this point, we’re seriously asking… should we just retrain as tradies? 🧘‍♀️ Fern has been deep in her yoga era, sore biceps and all. But, the real headline… 📱 SHE’S BACK ON HINGE. Yes, it’s happening. Updates pending. 😴 Charlotte has gone a bit quiet this week - less chaos, more cocooning. She’s focusing on herself, catching up on sleep and fully leaning into what her aura ring is telling her. Rest is productive… apparently. This Week’s Topic: Have We Overshared? A bold question for three women with microphones… 🎙️ Charlotte says yes, but in a good way. It’s opened up conversations she probably wouldn’t have had otherwise… but it also means everyone has an opinion, including unexpected contributors (hi Fern’s mum 👀). She reminds us - this is a one way diary. 🤍 Fern feels comfortable sharing, mainly because her story now feels like a closed chapter. But it does raise the question… how would she feel if her girls listened back one day? She’s thought about what she shares and it shows. 🧠 Charlotte points out that Fern processes things before speaking - something that clearly mirrors how she shows up in her work too. Can we learn how to do that too?! 💬 Larissa doesn’t think she’s overshared, but does wonder how Mike feels about it all. Her parents? Not fans of the poop chat… but she stands firm: proud to poop. The Bigger Conversation ✨ Despite everything, good things come from sharing - messages, connection, people feeling seen. 🗣️ Larissa finds it genuinely cathartic - like she’s got her voice back. More confidence, more ownership: 👉 “I own my narrative.” 📱 We reflect on pre-podcast days… Facebook statuses, “DM me hun” energy - chaotic and cringe.. 🤔 So now we ask: Are we posting for connection… or validation? We all agree, it’s shifted. It’s about connection now. ⏳ But will we look back in 10 years and cringe? (Short answer: we doubt it.) 🔒 Are private people happier? Would we all benefit from just… locking our phones in the car and switching off? The Reality Check We might come across as open books… But actually? 📖 We’re open on our terms, but love to share our lives with you all. Honest, unfiltered, slightly unhinged - and a reminder that sharing your story is powerful… even if it makes your mum cringe. Follow, rate 5⭐️, and share with your oversharing besties 💌 📲 Find us on socials: Instagram → @married.single.divorced [https://www.instagram.com/married.single.divorced/] TikTok → @msdthepod [https://www.tiktok.com/@msdthepod]

Zodiac Signs & Compatibility - are our relationships written in the stars?

It’s another week of Married. Single. Divorced., and we’re bringing sunshine, travel chaos and a slightly mystical twist. The Catch-Up ☀️ 👕 Washing on the line is back and honestly, nothing says “life is good” like sun-dried clothes. 🇳🇱 Fern took the girls to the Netherlands and delivered a full itinerary like the organised queen she is - think lots of walking, getting lost around canals, and the constant paranoia of are these cakes… space cakes? Highlight: falling off a bus seat. Graceful as ever. 😳 Charlotte was hit with the ultimate auntie question: “How are babies made?” Auntie Char Char did have answers… but is still questioning how she ended up in that situation in the first place. 🐣 Larissa has been deep in Easter mode - egg hunts, life admin and trudging through the more mundane bits of life while trying to prep for upcoming holidays. It’s giving organised chaos. This Week’s Topic: Zodiac Signs & Compatibility - are our relationships written in the stars? Do we believe in them… or is it all a bit of fun? ✨ Charlotte introduces a magic 8-ball style pen (because of course she does), and somehow this all spirals from the very important question: 👉 “Does he have ginger pubes?” 🤷‍♀️ Larissa thinks it’s a crock of shite… but also low-key enjoys it. Contradictory queen. 🔮 Charlotte fully leans in when she’s lacking direction - horoscopes, guidance… and WAIT… She casually drops that she has tarot cards. Of course she does. ♍♎♊ We break down the star signs - Virgo, Libra, Gemini - who’s who? And ask the big question: ✨ Were the stars always destined for us to be friends? 💘 We also get into relationship vs friendship compatibility - because apparently they are not the same thing. 👀 Was Mr Charismatic written in the stars… or was that just a life lesson? And what about the ones that got away? What the Stars Say We Want 💫 💭 Larissa: fun, intellectual, good connection, conversation and variety 💖 Fern: partnership, romance, emotional harmony and a shared social life 🧠 Charlotte: stable, loyal, emotionally supportive and mentally stimulating. 🔢 We also discover life path numbers (because why stop at star signs?) 😂 Fern remembers having her tarot cards read at 18 - spoiler: they were wrong on every single count. ✨ Final thoughts: Larissa: “If it brings happiness and positivity, I’m into it.” 🌈 Fern’s mum: living proof that putting good energy out into the world and hoping it comes back might actually be the real magic. A little bit mystical, a little bit chaotic, and a reminder that sometimes it’s just fun to believe in something. Follow, rate 5⭐️, and share with your star-sign-obsessed besties 🔮✨ 📲 Find us on socials: Instagram → @married.single.divorced [https://www.instagram.com/married.single.divorced/] TikTok → @msdthepod [https://www.tiktok.com/@msdthepod]