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Ms the Word

45 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 63 ratings

Hey, we're the Michalaks, once described by The Sunday Times as the ‘46th most influential online creators’, also described by the Daily Mail as a 'prat of the week'.


We try to create candid yet cinematic content across our YouTube and individual Instagram pages, combining shots of our home city of Bath alongside footage from our day-to-day life as a family trying to navigate a path through these peculiar times.

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Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word.


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Things aren't great...

March 20, 2023 17:06 - 28 minutes - 64.8 MB

Things haven't been great recently, and a series of unfortunate events has resulted in us feeling like we should do something dramatic. With the rise of AI we're wondering if this could help. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sober Curious?

January 31, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 110 MB

Hey folks, We've been sober now for seven months. We thought we'd talk about how we're finding this new life. We have some handy tips and hints of things you can do to make it easier. There is a support group on our Discord for our Patreons in case you want any encouragement. https://www.patreon.com/themichalaks Show notes: Andrew Huberman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkS1pkKpILY&ab_channel=AndrewHuberman Best hot chocolate (great substitute) https://bareboneschocolate.co.uk/colle...

Sober Curious?

January 31, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 110 MB

Hey folks, We've been sober now for seven months. We thought we'd talk about how we're finding this new life. We have some handy tips and hints of things you can do to make it easier. There is a support group on our Discord for our Patreons in case you want any encouragement. https://www.patreon.com/themichalaks Show notes: Andrew Huberman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkS1pkKpILY&ab_channel=AndrewHuberman Best hot chocolate (great substitute) https://bareboneschocolate.co.uk/colle...

Healing your hormones.

July 14, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 1.42 GB

This week Hannah talks to Kirsty Smith - A hormone specialist all about everything related to ovulation and the hormones associated. How to spot them and most importantly how to manage them. Books mentioned: Beyond The Pill: https://amzn.to/3IIhkEQ Fix your period: https://amzn.to/3PmlOTF Period Power: https://amzn.to/3Pngpvx Please remember to follow Kirsty for more help and advice: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/natural_rays Website https://www.natural-rays.com/ (where you can...

Bye Boris, hello birkenstocks

July 07, 2022 13:52 - 18 minutes - 403 MB

This week we say goodbye to our Primeminister Brois, talk about the cost of living crisis, our move to Patreon, why it makes sense for us and how it's made us fall in love with creation again. Hannah talks about her new berks and her bitchy resting face... and all sorts of other nonsense. Join us on Patreon for load of bonus content. https://www.patreon.com/themichalaks Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

It makes my blood boil 😠

June 16, 2022 11:07 - 26 minutes - 575 MB

Hey guys, thanks for tuning in for another podcast. Show notes. The 4th Turning https://amzn.to/3MQsQhK Bill Bryson - A short history of everything https://amzn.to/3xXfxIi Chivalry - https://www.channel4.com/programmes/chivalry Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living with a mouth breather.

June 09, 2022 12:27 - 36 minutes - 806 MB

Show notes: Book By Rory Sutherland: Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense Breath by Jame Nestorhttps://www.waterstones.com/book/breath/james-nestor/9780241289129 Podcast Hannah Mentioned https://open.spotify.com/episode/49zutgQqNhd2dmSzyoOsAW?si=SEnd3rufSs-Z9hJtBXI0ug Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living with a mouth breather.

June 09, 2022 12:27 - 36 minutes - 806 MB

Show notes: Book By Rory Sutherland: Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense Breath by Jame Nestorhttps://www.waterstones.com/book/breath/james-nestor/9780241289129 Podcast Hannah Mentioned https://open.spotify.com/episode/49zutgQqNhd2dmSzyoOsAW?si=SEnd3rufSs-Z9hJtBXI0ug Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Confidence crisis

April 06, 2022 11:28 - 20 minutes - 447 MB

Hey folks, This week we talk some about this and a bit about that. Thanks for being here x Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone is problematic.

March 25, 2022 20:30 - 27 minutes - 596 MB

Nature is a dick, dogs are gross, wotsits are delicious, I'm a failed hipster and Hannah has a crush. Enjoy x Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to look interested when you want to die inside

March 18, 2022 12:29 - 29 minutes - 649 MB

This week we talk about the struggle of talking to other humans, how much we love Ryan (instagram.com/handjazz) how much we hate the new Batman and ways you can reach extraterrestrials through meditation. Hope you enjoy the show x Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE'RE BACK - SEASON 2

March 09, 2022 12:31 - 32 minutes - 712 MB

Hey guys, We're calling it 'season 2' but what's the real reason we stopped making podcasts? Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE'RE BACK - SEASON 2

March 09, 2022 12:31 - 32 minutes - 712 MB

Hey guys, We're calling it 'season 2' but what's the real reason we stopped making podcasts? Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do family vloggers explot their kids?

August 10, 2021 23:00 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MB

Hey guys, Sorry it's been a while since we last uploaded but we got here eventually. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brain fog & not overthinking

June 30, 2021 23:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MB

This week we talk about scaling things back and dealing with brain fog. enjoy babes.x Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brain fog & not overthinking

June 30, 2021 23:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MB

This week we talk about scaling things back and dealing with brain fog. enjoy babes.x Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ways to deal with the negative internal voices

June 22, 2021 23:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MB

Hey gang, This week we talk about things. Bye :) x Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our love hate relationship with social media.

June 08, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 137 MB

This week we have our first ever guest on the podcast the wonderful Jason Prentice, a good friend of mine from Bath that I always enjoy talking to. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I want to be an actor.

June 01, 2021 23:00 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MB

A deeply philosophical chat about the inner workings of existence... something like that anyway. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are we too old for this now?

May 25, 2021 23:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MB

Hey gang, you know how it goes by now. We talk about stuff for a bit. Enjoy. x Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

a topless podcast.

May 18, 2021 23:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MB

Hey guys, thanks for tuning into another one of our weekly podcast..s Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We can't look at eachother but we can make love

May 11, 2021 23:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Hey folks, this week we talk about all sorts, our absense from social media, our new ventures, the new covid rules and all sorts of other jazz. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I pay people to beat me up | Mstheword

April 20, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MB

Hey guys, this week we talk about paying people to try to break my neck, dodgy university degrees and all manor of other nonsence. Thanks for tuning in. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I pay people to beat me up | Mstheword

April 20, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MB

Hey guys, this week we talk about paying people to try to break my neck, dodgy university degrees and all manor of other nonsence. Thanks for tuning in. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WAY WAY! | MsTheWord

April 16, 2021 23:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MB

Hey gang, Another week, another podcast where we talk about everything. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there a god?

March 17, 2021 00:00 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MB

This week we talk about the new directions we're taking in our lives and our thoughts on time, god and everything in between. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holy B*tch

February 24, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MB

You know the deal x Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The post upload crash

February 12, 2021 00:00 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MB

Hey guys, thanks for tuning in for another podcast, we decided to stream this one live over on our youtube channel, something we're considering doing going forwards as it was fun. This week we talk about everything from home schooling to mindfullness (hate that word) to crashing after uploads. Enjoy the show, Stef x Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I offended a lot of people.

January 27, 2021 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Hey gang, Welcome to another show. This week we ramble about everything thats being happing the past couple of weeks. Home life, covid chat & causing offence, Thanks for tuning in. x Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things aren't easy right now

January 13, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

Hey folks, May of you may already know that I lost my dad last week and I'm still coming to terms with it all. This podcast covers the various things I've found to help with the impact. Much love, Stef Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're the opposite of Meghan and Harry.

December 30, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

Hey gang, Here we go again, no plan, no idea what to tallk about and far too much whiskey. Enjoy the show x Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anxiety over the UK in quarantine

December 23, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

Hey gang, Just when you thought 2020 couldn't possibly get any worse we drop another podcast. Enjoy the show. x Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anxiety over the UK in quarantine

December 23, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

Hey gang, Just when you thought 2020 couldn't possibly get any worse we drop another podcast. Enjoy the show. x Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When negative comments get under your skin

December 16, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MB

Hey gang, we're back with another ill-informed badly articulated podcast. Enjoy the show :) x Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hardest time of my life.

December 10, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

A true story about the hardest time of my life with not exactly what you would call a Disney ending. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who cares, nobody listen anyway.

December 02, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MB

Our month off drinking ended tonight so we decided it would be a great idea to podcast after a few celebratory drinks. What could possibly go wrong. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FINGER UP THE BUM.

November 25, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Well hello, This week we talk about our crappy start to the week then segway into all sorts of other nonsense & trivialities. Enjoy the show. x Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FINGER UP THE BUM.

November 25, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Well hello, This week we talk about our crappy start to the week then segway into all sorts of other nonsense & trivialities. Enjoy the show. x Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Living with a narcissist.

November 18, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 82 MB

Hello folks, This week we talk about everything from the end of our species, a recent narcissistic personally disorder diagnosis and everything in-between. Enjoy the show. Show notes & links: https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/narcissistic-personality-quiz/ Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living with a narcissist.

November 18, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 82 MB

Hello folks, This week we talk about everything from the end of our species, a recent narcissistic personally disorder diagnosis and everything in-between. Enjoy the show. Show notes & links: https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/narcissistic-personality-quiz/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I miss making vlogs.

November 11, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

Welcome back to our podcast. This week we talk about Lockdown V2 and how we're mentally preparing for it, we talk about Karens and how we cope with them, we talk a bit about missing vlogging... all sorts, you name it, we talked about it. Enjoy the show. x Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"We all need to catch covid" An interview with a covid skeptic surgeon.

November 04, 2020 01:00 - 23 minutes - 43 MB

In this bonus episode I talk to a friend of mine who also happens to be a urology surgeon about Covid 19 and our global reaction to it. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ms-the-word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Navigating the culture war

November 04, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MB

Hey gang, Thanks for tuning into our second episode. The dust is settling and slowly but surly we're getting the hang of things. This week we talk about everything from Instagram reels to the culture war to how we deal with marital conflicts. We also talk to a urological surgeon who's also a covid skeptic about the hard reality's of a future with covid. We try out a new agony aunt feature and Hannah reads out some diary extracts from when she went on her first date. Enjoy the show. Lin...

Chicken Noodle F**k

October 28, 2020 00:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

Hannah and I are so late to the podcast party that the party is not only over but the house has been sold to an elderly couple who play bridge every other Sunday with some friends they met on a Thompson's cruise a few years ago. But as they say, better late than never. We may be the last human beings in the world to make a podcast but thats only because we were waiting until it felt right. I guess to use it felt a bit like losing our virginity, we didn't want to just lose it behind a ciniew...

Hey, we're the Michalaks

October 20, 2020 23:00 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MB

Hey we're the Michalaks, once described by The Sunday Times as the ‘46th most influential online creators’, also described by the Daily Mail as a 'prat of the week'. (Career highlight that one). We try to create candid yet cinematic content across our YouTube and individual Instagram pages, combining shots of our home city of Bath alongside footage from our day to-day life as a family trying to navigate a path through these peculiar times. We're now set to launch our new podcast ‘Ms the Wo...