Breaking Beige NZ

In part two on Lucies tough tough journey, we talk through the funeral of her husband, and how life looks post this tragedy as a solo mum of two children. Lucie talks us through the process of learning to live without the love of her life, being solo not by choice, learning that grief needs help and trying to support her children through their journeys. Lucie, how brave you are. We cant wait to follow your journey and see how your future looks. Thankyou for being so vaunrable and sharing this incredable journey with us all.

Grab the tissues people, this one is just SO unbearably sad. Lucie Wolfe joins us today to share her story of the most incrediable love turned into loss, with her husband Brooke Wolfe. In part one Lucie shares her and Brooke’s journey with Brain cancer, and how they managed to navigate this with two beautiful children and a franchise in tow. This raw unfiltered story completely broke our hearts as we watched the grief and longing for Lucie’s husband pour out of her. Lucie, you are one unbelievable woman, we cant thank you enough for sharing this devastating story. Alternative treatments mentioned in this story: Bangkok: Verita Life Cancer Treatment Centre Auckland: Canpoy Cancer Centre (Radiation and Chemo) Lucies White Witch: Cat Neale- Natropath and medicine woman. A special mention to Amy (again!!!) from be well and good creative.

Today Kate chats with Natalie Newland from All of Us Community. We delve into life as a creative, solo mum, fashion tips and inspo, and how the dating world has changed. We talk mice infestations (biggest ick ever), coffee (when too much is most certainly too much) and making time for important things in life. A massive thankyou to Natalie for being a top tier stand in for Renee and chewing the fat with Kate today, for a couple of mums who have never met, they are never short of a yarn! Be sure to check out Natalie's amazing brands, 'Newlands' and 'All of Us Community', and support local women in business! Also use code breakingbeige10 for 10% off your cart at all of us community x

Today the gals have a debrief around grandparents vs parents- how do they let them get away with so much when they wouldnt let us?!! Outsourcing to gain clarity, Kates reno plans are unfolding and the process has been a game changer! Also, Renee has had a fantail floating around the house, which led onto a wild chat around what you would want to wear if you die... Such a weird convo… 🤣

Today is another mom debrief with the gals. We delve into being a safe person for your children to talk to, an interesting chat around adhd, some recommendations for the week and a really interesting chat on perspective vs perception courtesy of Amy at Be well and good creative.