Have You Frozen Your Eggs Yet? | Modern Women Podcast

Dodgy Posters, the Manosphere & the ‘Numb’ Trend

What did you think your life would look like at 8 years old? A listener question gets Kelly and Louise reflecting on childhood dreams—and raises some serious questions about certain bedroom posters.If you haven't watched Louis Theroux's 'Manosphere' yet Kelly and Louise break down what it's all about, their concerns and what they felt was missing from it. As much as they wish this wasn't a point of conversation, as a women’s podcast it's a worrying trend that needs to be addressed, but was this the right way? Louise is frustrated by the ongoing airtime given to these terrible people and Kelly thinks education can help bring back those sucked in by this awful narrative.Louise and Kelly also dissect the 'numb' trend - think deadpan stares, vacant looks and irreverence. Charli XCX and Rachel Sennett are proponents of it. Kelly wonders if it's part of a wider 'numb generation' trend owing to burnout and being chronically online. Louise fails miserably to master the aesthetic just because she has such a lovely smiley face - cue hilarity.Expect honest opinions, cultural commentary and embarrassing confessions. Have You Frozen Your Eggs Yet is a women’s podcast covering societal expectations, relationships, culture, health, and modern life as a woman. Get in touch!Don't forget to send your thoughts or suggestions for the podcast to frozenyoureggsyet@gmail.comYou can sign up to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6363eddb1650/sign-up-newsletterFind us on Insta, Tik Tok and YouTube @frozenyoureggsyet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s Talk About It LIVE: Real Women on Work, Motherhood & Being Heard

Our first-ever live episode is here!🎙️To celebrate International Women’s Day, Kelly and Louise took the podcast on the road to Tribe Portobello in Edinburgh—where a room full of women came together to share what’s really on their minds - doing some soul-bearing and soul-searching. From a “rumination box” filled by the audience (who you hear from), this episode dives into honest, unfiltered conversations about:The messy reality of growing upNot being taken seriously Being treated badly when you’re vulnerableMotherhood, identity, and “mum guilt”Respect (or lack of it) in the workplaceThe things people still say to womenThere’s laughter, vulnerability, and powerful moments of reflection throughout.We loved doing this event and can’t wait to do more. The room was full of solidarity and support.✨ Plus: Local poets close the episode with beautiful, moving pieces about womanhood—bringing together a rich mix of voices, accents, and lived experiences.Oh and… there may be a little exclusive reveal about an exciting upcoming guest 👀📖 The essay/article Kelly refers to in this episode is ‘Men Explain Things to Me’ by Rebecca Solnit - you can read it here: https://tomdispatch.com/best-of-tomdispatch-rebecca-solnit-the-archipelago-of-arrogance/The brilliant poets and their poems:Emma Fraser Poem Title: The MotherloadNaomi Head Poem Title: Daughters of Eve (after Maegen McAuliffe O'Leary's What I Would Tell Eve)Caroline Norval Gibb Poem Title: UphillLiz Graiton Poem Title: It's all good and Push the feelings downAlice KeelingPoem Title: WomenEmma Fraser Poem Title: TidesGet in touch!Don't forget to send your thoughts or suggestions for the podcast to frozenyoureggsyet@gmail.comYou can sign up to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6363eddb1650/sign-up-newsletterFind us on Insta, Tik Tok and YouTube @frozenyoureggsyet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should You Have Kids? The Childfree Debate (inspired by Jameela Jamil)

Kelly (a mum) and Louise (not a mum) tackle having children vs choosing to be childfree responding to a brilliantly funny and dramatic Substack post by Jameela Jamil called 'I Don't Want Children'. Jamella gave her long list of reasons with her usual flair for the dramatic and great humour - truly a woman for these times. Kelly and Louise dissect the list adding their own thoughts, counterpoints and plenty of humour too. If getting into fights for your kids or cleaning poo are stored in your 'things I'd prefer not to do' file then you have found a kindred spirit. This episode explores the big question: do you actually want children?Kelly also brings in Google’s reasons for having kids, some of which may blow your mind.Plus, in this week’s What’s Grinding Our Gears, Kelly and Louise are enjoying a little vent about sky high ticket prices, they've had enough of it and it needs to stop. In the meantime they are trying to make themselves feel better by not buying expensive tickets and instead supporting smaller acts and grassroots venues. If you’re wondering whether to have kids, thinking about staying childfree, or just enjoy honest conversations about life decisions, this episode is for you.Jameela article - sorry it's behind a paywall but well worth a read https://jameelajamil.substack.com/p/i-dont-want-children-i-dont-wantPhillipa Perry - The Book You Wish Your Parents Had ReadGet in touch!Don't forget to send your thoughts or suggestions for the podcast to frozenyoureggsyet@gmail.comYou can sign up to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6363eddb1650/sign-up-newsletterFind us on Insta, Tik Tok and YouTube @frozenyoureggsyet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI Dating, Olympian Self-Worth & Mistimed Proposals

AI dating is on the rise and Kelly and Louise are confused.In this International Women’s Day week episode, Louise shares her thoughts on Wuthering Heights and takes inspiration from Winter Olympians Eileen Gu and Alysa Liu when it comes to celebrating your achievements, not apologising, and doing things your own way.Meanwhile, some people clearly missed the memo about not stealing a woman’s limelight. Kelly is perplexed by the mistimed proposals and declarations from partners of Olympians (and even Olympians themselves). She has notes.From AI dating trends to Olympian confidence and proposal timing disasters, Kelly and Louise break down what it means to own your achievements, why support for other women should start locally and why some big romantic gestures should probably wait their turn.Discussed in this episode;https://www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/01/ai-boyfriend-women-gender/685315/https://www.npr.org/2026/02/14/nx-s1-5711441/ai-chatgpt-openai-love-betrayal-delusion-chatbothttps://www.stylist.co.uk/fitness-health/sport/eileen-gu-olympic-speech/1060595https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/g70408863/olympic-engagements-2026-winter-games/Get in touch!Don't forget to send your thoughts or suggestions for the podcast to frozenyoureggsyet@gmail.comYou can sign up to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6363eddb1650/sign-up-newsletterFind us on Insta, Tik Tok and YouTube @frozenyoureggsyet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are weddings so controversial?...and women of the Oscars

Who doesn't love a wedding?Join Kelly and Louise as they shoot the breeze around the Oscars and all the amazing women who are trailblazing this year. This leads to a slightly random dissection of the old adage, 'What's for you won't go by you', with differing opinions.The focus of this episode is in fact weddings. Most of us will, at some point, have been invited to a wedding and in a lot of cases, many, many weddings. Kelly and Louise recount the good, the bad and the ugly they have encountered, whilst agreeing we all love a good day out.They consider whether it's ever right to not get a 'plus one' invitation, whether kids should be included at these events, what kind of numbers make for a good wedding and how Scottish, Irish and English weddings compare. And, what about the single-penalty? Forking out for others when you may never receive in return? Finally they draw on their experiences to see what makes for a bad wedding? Do they exist?See us live!'Have You Frozen Your Eggs Yet?' is going live! We are being hosted by Tribe co-working space in the beautiful Portobello in Edinburgh. The event takes place on Thursday 5th March 2026 and you can find more information and get tickets here.Get in touch!Don't forget to send your thoughts or suggestions for the podcast to frozenyoureggsyet@gmail.comYou can sign up to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6363eddb1650/sign-up-newsletterFind us on Insta, Tik Tok and YouTube @frozenyoureggsyet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.