Winging It

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Welcome to Winging It, the podcast that proves nobody really has it all figured out. We’re Chris and Lisa. We’ve been together for 20 years, married for 15, raising three daughters, wrangling two dogs, and doing our best to keep all the plates spinning without dropping too many. Every week, we sit down for honest conversations about family, relationships, parenting, work, mental health, the ridiculous things our kids say, and the everyday moments that make up real life. Some weeks we’re laughing until we cry. Other weeks we’re just trying to survive bedtime. There are no celebrity lifestyles here. No perfectly curated social media moments. Just two ordinary people sharing the chaos, the challenges, the funny stories, and the occasional bit of wisdom we’ve picked up along the way. If you’ve ever wondered whether everyone else is secretly making it up as they go too, you’re in the right place. New episodes every week. 📧 podcast@wearewingingit.uk 🌐 wearewingingit.uk

  1. Jun 13

    Episode 19 - Couples Therapy, Birthday Disasters & Two Chaotic Dogs

    After weeks away, we’re finally back in the new Winging It studio… and the dogs immediately took over.   In this episode, Lisa talks about finishing counselling and the surprising moment her therapist told her she no longer needed regular sessions. We discuss what therapy actually changed, learning to advocate for yourself, relationship mistakes, difficult conversations, birthdays gone wrong, Rock Choir, the Edinburgh Fringe, and why personal growth isn’t always comfortable.   We also attempt to record a podcast while being constantly interrupted by Winston and Angus, who clearly had plans of their own.   In this episode: • Finishing therapy and what comes next • The birthday mistake we’re still talking about • Learning to stand up for yourself • Rock Choir and finding joy in work • Edinburgh Fringe preparations • Relationship reflections • Two very chaotic dogs   If you’ve ever tried to have a serious conversation while pets, children or life itself had other ideas, this one’s for you.   🎙️ Winging It with Chris & Lisa Duke   #WingingItPodcast #CouplesPodcast #Therapy #MentalHealth #Marriage #Relationships #Counselling #DogOwners #PodcastUK #ADHD #PersonalGrowth

    1h 2m

  2. Mar 19

    Episode 18 - Injured By A Doctor...Abroad

    What started as a summer working abroad in Corfu quickly turned into something we didn’t expect. In this episode, we tell the full story. From the moment Chris was pushed into the pool during a show and tore ligaments in his ankle, to dealing with the aftermath in a country that suddenly didn’t feel quite so welcoming. But the injury was only part of it. We talk about what life was really like working abroad, the cracks that started to show behind the “dream” lifestyle, and how things gradually spiralled. From poor living conditions and sewage coming through the room, to feeling completely unsupported, this was the point where everything began to shift. There’s also a more honest conversation about money. How small, unnoticed spending builds up, how ADHD plays into impulse decisions, and the system we’ve started using to take control of it before it gets out of hand. It’s a mix of chaos, reality, and a few moments where all you can do is laugh at how ridiculous it all was.     In this episode: • The pool accident and ankle injury • What medical care abroad was actually like • The reality of living and working in Corfu • When the “dream” started to fall apart • The hotel conditions that pushed things too far • ADHD, impulse spending, and money struggles • The system we’re using now to fix it     🎭 If you want to support One Missed Call (Chris’s men’s mental health musical heading to the Edinburgh Fringe): 👉 https://missedcallmusical.com Every share, every donation genuinely helps move this forward.

    1h 20m

  3. Mar 5

    Episode 17 - The Game That Nearly Caused A Divorce

    In this episode of Winging It, what starts as a simple word game quickly turns into chaos. Chris and Lisa test whether they are actually compatible by trying a game where they must say the same word at the same time. It sounds easy… until it absolutely isn’t. Along the way they talk about: • Sitting through a real criminal trial at Glasgow High Court • Why justice sometimes restores your faith in the system • Being brutally honest about the cost of living and financial stress • Dealing with internet trolls • Parenting, illness and trying to hold life together • A powerful dream that felt like healing an inner child And of course… the game that nearly caused a divorce. If you enjoy honest conversations about life, marriage, parenting and the occasional ridiculous argument, you’ll feel right at home here.  Subscribe and join us every week as we continue Winging It.

    1h 26m

  4. Feb 19

    Episode 16 - Before You Divorce… Listen To This | A Family Mediator on Co-Parenting & Kids

    Divorce does not have to destroy your family. In Episode 16 of Winging It, we sit down with professional family mediator Patsie Nielsen to talk honestly about separation, co-parenting and what children really experience when parents are in conflict. Patsie has spent years helping families navigate some of the most difficult conversations of their lives. Her focus is always the same: the children. Not who wins. Not who’s right. Not who gets the better lawyer. The children. In this episode we discuss: • Mediation vs going to court • Why conflict harms children more than separation itself • How to tell your children you’re separating • Parenting plans and why every family should have one • The reality of co-parenting in two homes • How extended family and social media can make things worse • What children actually say when they’re given a voice If you are separated, considering divorce, or trying to co-parent well, this conversation could change how you approach it. Find Patsie Nielsen here: 👉 https://nielsennurture.co.uk/

    58 min

  5. Feb 13

    Episode 15 - “You Were 25 Stone?”

    This week we talk about the number we never really talk about. 25 stone. Not for drama. Not for sympathy. Just honesty. We look back at the breakfast show years, the routines that quietly got out of hand, and how it slowly became normal. We talk body dysmorphia, food noise, ADHD and dopamine, gastric bands, hospital scares, and the uncomfortable truth that you can be “medically fine” while still knowing something isn’t right. Now we’re back in the gym. Five sessions in a week. Energy improving. Showers conquered. And the scales going up. So what does progress actually look like when you’re trying to change years of habits? This episode is about weight, consistency, self-awareness, and starting again without turning it into self-hate. It’s about saying the number out loud, then carrying on anyway. If you’ve ever struggled with food, motivation, or the cycle of “right, this time I’m doing it”, this one will hit home. 🎭 Support the musical One Missed Call A one-man musical about men’s mental health, fatherhood, and the moments that change everything. https://gofund.me/03b16d496

    1h 21m

  6. Feb 5

    Episode 14 - ”I Thought You Were A Bit Of A D**che”

    First impressions can be brutal. Sometimes they’re wrong. Sometimes they linger longer than you expect. In this episode of Winging It, we talk honestly about how we first saw each other, what was said behind the scenes, and the moment those early judgements finally came into the open. It’s funny, awkward, and quietly revealing, because relationships don’t start clean, even when they end up strong. If you’ve ever discovered what someone really thought of you at the beginning, this conversation will feel familiar. 🎭 Support the musical One Missed Call A one-man musical about men’s mental health, fatherhood, and the moments that change everything. https://gofund.me/03b16d496 📘 Wilfred, The Littlest Dragon A beautiful children’s book about being different, being brave, and being yourself. https://jillcgrant.co.uk/

    1h 27m

  7. Jan 29

    Episode 13 - Date with the ex?

    This week on Winging It, we tell a story that still makes us laugh, cringe, and slightly wince. Early in our relationship, Lisa was offered two theatre tickets by her ex. It felt harmless. Normal. Friendly. Then he turned up with the second ticket. What Lisa thought was happening, what he thought was happening, and the exact moment it clicked are all unpacked, honestly and with hindsight doing a lot of the heavy lifting. Along the way, we talk about boundaries, naivety, old versions of yourself resurfacing, and why intent matters more than technicalities. It’s one of those stories that sounds obvious in retrospect, but absolutely wasn’t at the time. If you’ve ever thought “that’s not a date”… and later realised it definitely was, you’ll feel very seen. — If you’d like to support Chris’s one-man musical One Missed Call ahead of its Edinburgh Fringe run, you can do that here: https://gofund.me/03b16d496 Every share helps. Every contribution means more than you know.

    1h 23m

  8. Jan 18 ·  Bonus

    Chris Duke Talks To John Barrowman

    In the debut episode of Chris Duke Talks, I sit down with John Barrowman for an open, reflective conversation about identity, resilience, musical theatre, and what it means to stop editing yourself. John speaks candidly about career highs and lows, public scrutiny, creative freedom, and why he now does things entirely on his own terms. We also talk openly about honesty, humour as defence, and the cost of staying silent, themes that connect closely to the Fringe musical I mention during the show. Supporting the Fringe Musical: One Missed Call Alongside the podcast, I am raising funds to take a new one-man musical to the Edinburgh Fringe. One Missed Call follows a father over one night as he makes the phone calls he has been avoiding for years. Some are answered. Some are not. One matters more than all the rest. The show explores how men often deal with emotion by not dealing with it at all, using humour, deflection, and silence until the weight becomes impossible to ignore. If you would like to support the show: 👉 https://gofund.me/f36049c02

    1h 3m
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Welcome to Winging It, the podcast that proves nobody really has it all figured out. We’re Chris and Lisa. We’ve been together for 20 years, married for 15, raising three daughters, wrangling two dogs, and doing our best to keep all the plates spinning without dropping too many. Every week, we sit down for honest conversations about family, relationships, parenting, work, mental health, the ridiculous things our kids say, and the everyday moments that make up real life. Some weeks we’re laughing until we cry. Other weeks we’re just trying to survive bedtime. There are no celebrity lifestyles here. No perfectly curated social media moments. Just two ordinary people sharing the chaos, the challenges, the funny stories, and the occasional bit of wisdom we’ve picked up along the way. If you’ve ever wondered whether everyone else is secretly making it up as they go too, you’re in the right place. New episodes every week. 📧 podcast@wearewingingit.uk 🌐 wearewingingit.uk

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  • Creator
    Winging It Studio
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Explicit
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