Charlie – The Other Half of Sisters In A Hot Mess, The ClimateExpert, the one who is going to help us scared parents navigate life with all the panic and doom and gloom from the climate.
Addressing some of the distressing issues which have come from the recent climate report to why we are here.
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Tocky — The Sister, The Learner, The New Parent in a Warming World
In this debut episode, we’re introducing Tocky — the sister, the co-host, and the voice of every parent who’s trying to figure out how the hell we raise kids in a world that feels like it’s on fire (sometimes literally).
Tocky isn’t the climate expert — that’s Charlies role, but she brings the real, raw questions so many of us are scared to ask. She’s a new-ish parent, navigating all the fears that come with raising kids during a climate crisis. From the decision to even have a child, to the existential spiral that sometimes comes with it — we get into all of that.
Whether you're a parent, an anxious human, or just someone trying to make sense of the future, we’re glad you’re here. Let’s figure this out — together.
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This week:
Charlie and Tocky dive into the messy reality of parenting while trying to live sustainably. From flying 17,000 miles to see Oasis (well worth it) to battling guilt over yogurt pouches and nappies, they explore the tension between convenience and climate action.
Topics covered:
Climate guilt + why it means you care
The myth of guilt-free carbon offsetting
Eco nappies: worth it or greenwashing?
Easy swaps for busy parents (hello, reusable pouches)
Why "progress over perfection" is the goal
Second hand kids stuff = sustainability win
Listener Qs on recycling, washing machines & nappies
Hot tips:
Batch cook to reduce waste
Use cold wash + reusable wipes
Vote for climate-conscious leaders
Build a supportive, sustainable parenting community
Next episode: Feeding your family without frying the planet.
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Episode 0: Welcome to Sisters in a Hot Mess
A podcast about parenting in a climate crisis
In this intro episode, sisters Charlie (a climate lawyer and twin mum in Australia) and Tocky (a UK-based marketeer and new mum) kick off Sisters in a Hot Mess — a podcast for parents trying to raise kids in a world on fire (literally and figuratively).
What you’ll hear in this episode:
Topics we’ll cover this season:
Listen every second Tuesday for real talk, good laughs, and useful climate parenting insights — no shame, no perfection, just messy progress.
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