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, Ch…

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 Fol…

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 gri…

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 Thei…

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 …

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 t…

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 …

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 …

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…

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 importa…

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 st…

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 S…

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 h…

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 navi…

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 …

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 survivi…

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: …

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…

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 ans…

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 Coolang…

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 …

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 Suit…

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: @dar…

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 an…

Georgie Copeland is one of Ellidy's Widow Wives. She lost her life partner, Lachie Proctor, a few months after Chumpy, back in 2020. This is a story so big we had to tell it across two weeks. In this first episode, Georgia shares the heartbreaking story of the lead up to losing Lachie. Stick around next week to hear the aftermath of this crushing l…

If you have anyone under 5 in your life, you might know Caterina Mete as the Red Wiggle. Why on earth would Chloe and Ellidy be interviewing a Wiggle? Well, one of the topics that comes up regularly in our facebook group, is having a child on your own. What to do when you're yet to meet a suitable partner but you know without a doubt you want kids?…

When it comes to fertility, the focus on finding the issue often falls on the woman. However, the stats show us that male fertility is equally as likely to be the root of the issue. It's time to change this focus on women and balance out this conversation. In this episode, Chloe talks to Dr Shahin Ghadir, a top LA fertility specialist, to talk all …

We are back with the epic conclusion of our Life Update. There's just been so much going on for Chloe and Ellidy we couldn't contain it to an hour. In this episode you'll hear: Chloe address the super sleuths seeking the babies birth date and sex Ellidy sharing her recent hectic work schedule (including Covergirl and LIV Golf) and the very real 'im…

Look. There's been a bit going on... between Chloe travelling the globe on tour whilst growing a little human, and Ellidy's rather hectic work schedule, there was so much to talk about that we figured we'd give you a two part banger. In this first part you'll hear: an update on Ellidy's house situation behind the scenes at Miami Music Festival what…

Earlier this year, Chloe and Ellidy took some time out for themselves at Eden Health Retreat. Listen in for a hilarious fly on the wall perspective of their down time. Keep in mind this was recorded in the spirit of fun so listen with your sense of humour switched on. LINKS Join the Darling Shine facebook community: @darlingshinecommunity Sign up f…

After recording the last Bali episode, Chloe and Ellidy realised they were so focussed answering all your questions, that they totally forgot to share some of the funny antics of the trip. So today, they are back to tell some wild stories (including monkeys, snakes, and a pants man) and to answer a few late entry Q's. Spas/Treatments: Fields of Yar…

Whilst sitting in Doctors, with brand new 3 month old bub in her arms, Kellie Finlayson and her husband Jeremy, had their baby bubble abruptly broken with a stage four bowel cancer diagnosis. Chloe and Ellidy chat with this incredibly inspiring woman about living and thriving with a terminal diagnosis. LINKS Follow Kellie Finlayson on Instagram: @k…

Chloe and Ellidy are fresh (or not so) fresh off the red eye from beautiful Bali and here to share all their antics, recommendations, tips and to answer all your questions. And, as promised, here's everything mentioned for your convenience: Places to stay: Uluwatu Surf Villas Young Villas - Bingin Como - Canggu Komune - Keramas Potato Head - Seminy…

Get the tissues out, this one is a tear jerker. Ellidy is chatting with her mate (and one of Chumpy's idols), Josh 'Woody' Woods ,about how he overcome the greatest of odds. Josh was a snowboarder who was going places, when an error of judgement landed him in hospital, lucky to even be alive, as a complete quadriplegic and was told he would never w…

Ex-Triple J presenter and all round legend, Bridget Hustwaite, joins Chloe and Ellidy to unpack endometriosis. This condition impacts 1 in 7 women and there’s still so much that is unknown. Bridget shares her own 12 year journey towards a diagnosis, how endo affects her everyday life, and some helpful tips for easing your suffering. LINKS Get a cop…

Chloe’s had so many questions about her Panchakarma retreat, and what better way to hear all about it than from the facilitator: Martha Soffer: Ayurvedic Healer of the Stars and owner of Surya Spa in Santa Monica. Hear all about Chloe’s experience, and the different ways an ayurvedic approach can help with fertility and our overall health. LINKS Fo…

We asked you what you wanted to hear and a front runner was an update on our fave things. So here it is! Chloe and Ellidy chat about all their favourite things... from their favourite books, podcasts and boardgames, to the things taking up space in their wardrobes, hand and make up bags. LINKS Get matching ‘Darling’ Pandora pendants engraved, with …

It's Valentine's Day and this one is goes out to all the single ladies. Ellidy is flying solo and chatting with none other than Lucy Jackson, one half of the Jagger & Stone dynamic podcasting duo that is Happy Hour with Lucy and Nikki. They chat friendship, being single whilst in a duo, and dating in your 30s. LINKS Listen to Happy Hour with Lucy a…

There's little doubt 2024 will be a HUGE year for Chloe and Ellidy, but what does the stars hold in store for these two? Well, we're about to find out. Chlo and El are joined by a cosmic weaver of the stars, Astrologer Tiarnie Vidler, to have a quick peak at their charts and get a glimpse of what lies ahead for them, and all of us. You can find Tia…

Now it's over to you. In this bonus episode, Chloe and Ellidy are on the couch answering all your hairy questions about this pregnancy. Everything you could possibly want to know is here for your listening pleasure. It goes without saying that this is Chloe sharing her personal story and does not constitute health advice. Your circumstances could b…

Before you listen to this episode, go one back down the feed to first listen to Chloe unpack her entire journey to falling pregnant. In this second part, Ellidy joins Chloe on the couch to answer, quick fire style, all of your most asked questions... from the gender, to the due date, to the cravings, Chloe asnswers all your top line questions. AND …

Wow. Do we have an epic unpacking of Chloe's journey for you! Not one, not two but three episodes coming out this week! You told us you wanted much more details, and we listened! In this first part, Chloe is flying solo, to walk us through every step and every thing she did in the lead up to this miraculous pregnancy. Here are some of the key momen…

Seven years ago mindfulness coach Emma Murray had to put her training to the test when her eldest son, Will, had an accident that left him paralysed from the chest down. This week, Emma shares the story of that fateful day and how she must continually master the art of acceptance to keep on going. LINKS Check out Emma on Instagram HERE Check out Hi…

It's the moment you've been waiting patiently for all holidays! WE'RE OFFICIALLY BACK FOR SEASON FIVE!!! And ready to make 2024 the shiniest year yet! Chloe and Ellidy catch us up on where they are at (in their friendship, and life in general). They share their 'ins and outs' for 2024 and they answer a couple of BIG questions that have been filling…

When Tahyna MacManus experienced her first miscarriage, she was shocked to find out how common it was. After her second miscarriage, she decided to make a documentary. This week, Tahyna shares the story of her three miscarriages, the insights that she gained from conversations with other women during the making of her documentary and where her fami…

Prior to coming over to join LiSTNR, Chloe and Ellidy released three very successful shorter seasons of Darling Shine and so today we will travel back in time through the far recesses of 2021-22 to hear some of your favourite flashbacks. This episode features: Ellidy's Birth Story: https://bit.ly/48yjumu The Girls Talk Spiritual Signs from the Othe…

Happy holidays and welcome to our Summer Series! Whilst we're on break, we've handpicked some of our favourite episodes for your summer holiday listening. This episode features Joh Scully and her best friend AND surrogate, Georgia Barns. This is the story of how together they were able to make Joh’s dream of being a mother come true. LINKS https://…

We had no shortage of amazing guests during 2023. In this episode we are going to dig into the 2023 back catalogue and pick out a handful of firm favourites. Here's a list of the episodes featured: Em Carey: Skydiving Gone Wrong - https://bit.ly/3SacvKx Meet Chloe's Mum: Allyson - https://bit.ly/3voY8sV Meet Ellidy's Mum: Kaz - https://bit.ly/3voYx…

Happy holidays and welcome to our Summer Series! Whilst we're on break, we've handpicked some of our favourite episodes for your summer holiday listening. This week's episode features fitness instructor extraordinaire, Tiffany Hall. Here, Tiff shares what happened when her daughter Vada was born with Plagiocephaly - which in simple terms it means ‘…

Producer Karly, with your help, has compiled the bits that made us reach for the box of Kleenex. Hear the most heart wrenching and touching moments from 2023. Meet Ellidy's Mum, Kaz: https://bit.ly/41IUS7V Early Pregnancy Loss and Miscarriage with Sam Payne of Pink Elephants: https://bit.ly/3vkhBuK Q&A: Your Most Asked Questions Answered: https://b…