Spilling the Tea with Gen X and Gen Z

Spilling The Tea
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Mother-daughter conversations about adulting, family dynamics, and the world of work from Gen X and Gen Z perspectives. Hosted by Sharon McCormick (BACP Accredited counsellor, 24 years experience) and Neve McCormick (actor). Real talk. Zero corporate wellness BS.

Episodes

  1. Nature Vs. Nurture: The Great Debate

    May 4

    Nature Vs. Nurture: The Great Debate

    Our last episode of the series - Sharon and Neve going out on the big questions. Facebook memories and nostalgia traps. Nature vs. nurture and what twin studies teach us. Sharon talks about the "perfect mother" myth and why it's a trap nobody wins. And what they've both learned from doing this together. The question:  Is this the end?  Do you want a Series 2? That depends - tell us in the comments. Seriously. Your answer decides what happens next! The Good Enough Mother: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaZkvvB367I⁠

    33 min
  2. Role Reversal: Ever Changing Dynamics

    Apr 27

    Role Reversal: Ever Changing Dynamics

    When did the parent-child dynamic flip? Neve tracks Sharon on Life 360 like a worried parent. Sharon questions why anyone watches the news. And we tackle the worrying trend of people using AI as their therapist. Who's parenting who anymore?

    33 min
  3. Language & Music: Talk on Talking

    Apr 20

    Language & Music: Talk on Talking

    Serving chats and Spilling Tea, how has Gen Z moulded slang in recent years and can Sharon wrap her head round slaying, trauma dumping, doomscrolling, and cooking? Sharon stands firm on 80's beats all the way, but Neve has some recommendations that may yet sway her loyalties. Trauma Dumping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0TjL_qJilY Hi Ren: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_nc1IVoMxc

    35 min
  4. Rupture & Repair: Mending Mishaps and Building Bridges

    Apr 13

    Rupture & Repair: Mending Mishaps and Building Bridges

    From big brawls to small spats, everyone faces conflict, but knowing how to mend those bonds is crucial for healthy, happy relationships. Sharon and Neve unpack what it takes to repair turmoil, the ins & outs of TV intimacy co-ordinators, trauma dumping, sarcasm, & 'airport dads'. Rupture & Repair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgQvqi6aYD8 Pink Therapy: https://pinktherapy.com/ Trauma Dumping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0TjL_qJilY

    35 min
  5. Imposter Syndrome: Performing Professionally or Professionally Performing

    Apr 6

    Imposter Syndrome: Performing Professionally or Professionally Performing

    From first day on the job to decades of experience, all of us feel imposter syndrome from time to time, but how much does it really dictate competence? And how can we learn to navigate feeling out of your depth? Sharon and Neve wade out and tackle the hard topic of feeling insecure in work and life. From movie sets, interviews, and awards to classrooms and everyday interactions with colleagues who seem to have it all put together. Does imposter syndrome really indicate anything other than care for competence? What is Imposter Syndrome and how can you combat it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQUxL4Jm1Lo File on 4, Investigating Employee Assistance Providers: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001x4lk

    31 min
  6. Random Conversations: From Floordrobes to Perms

    Mar 30

    Random Conversations: From Floordrobes to Perms

    No agenda, just mother-daughter chaos. Sharon claims she knows 99% of Neve, family nicknames, sibling order, swearing habits, truth or dare confessions, the floordrobe debate, and the importance of cuddles. The messy, random conversation that shows what our podcast is really about. Making sense of stress: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TTtnw7Zizs The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2825kDSo4M

    35 min
  7. Friendships: The Real, The Fake, & The 'Ick'

    Mar 23

    Friendships: The Real, The Fake, & The 'Ick'

    Sharon and Neve unpack friendships across generations. Being the child of a therapist, can mums and daughters really be BFF's, the 'ick' in friendships, authentic vs inauthentic connections, and why making friends gets harder (or easier) with age. Empathy vs Sympathy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZBTYViDPlQ Help for Veterans: https://www.gov.uk/support-for-veterans Help against loneliness, Age UK: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/loneliness/

    38 min
  8. The World of Work: Surviving Career Chaos

    Mar 16

    The World of Work: Surviving Career Chaos

    Zero-hour contracts, advocating for yourself, good and bad manners, male vs female bosses, problem-solving, toxic working environments, and being stuck in a job you hate. Can Neve and Sharon see eye to eye when navigating through their very different job histories and how the world of work has changed for each of them?

    40 min
  9. Family Drama: Boundaries & Breaking Toxic Patterns

    Mar 16

    Family Drama: Boundaries & Breaking Toxic Patterns

    Family Relationships: perception vs reality, respecting your elders (or not), setting boundaries, intergenerational trauma, toxic families, and when to choose self-preservation. Sharon and Neve disagree on almost everything - from what 'respect' means to whether blood is thicker than water. The 5 Conflict Styles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFIydyH2H8Y The Drama Triangle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_XSeUYa0-8

    34 min
  10. Adulting: What They Don't Tell You

    Mar 16

    Adulting: What They Don't Tell You

    Sharon and Neve tackle adulting: expectations vs reality, girl maths, instant gratification, and why neither generation was prepared for adult life. Featuring debates on managing time, money, taxes, and navigating life's challenges in your own unique way. The Dunning-Kruger effect : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTRQ8iyga6Q

    36 min
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Mother-daughter conversations about adulting, family dynamics, and the world of work from Gen X and Gen Z perspectives. Hosted by Sharon McCormick (BACP Accredited counsellor, 24 years experience) and Neve McCormick (actor). Real talk. Zero corporate wellness BS.

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