Let's Be Real

Dating a man with kids… where do you fit in?

Step-parent coach Kris Byrnes joins Emilee for an honest chat about blended families, boundaries and the pressure to get it all right. When to meet the kids. Navigating the ex. And what happens when you hear, “You’re not my mum”? 🤍

Plus, Emilee opens up about her own childhood, and we ask the uncomfortable question… what if you love him, but don’t like his kids?

00:00 Catching up with Emilee

01:51 Meet Kris Byrnes

08:05 Stepmum burnout & finding your place

12:18 When should you meet the kids?

17:41 Emilee’s childhood & navigating the ex

24:01 Do you have to love his kids like your own?

28:58 Can stepparents discipline the kids?

36:32 Two homes, different rules & tips to keep the peace

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Amy and Tammy are back, and someone’s already threatening to unfollow their own sister. Family therapy is in session. 😂

We’re talking motherhood meltdowns, kids getting phones and watching them grow up. Then… could you ever forgive a cheater? 👀

On the Hembrow Hotline, a listener hates her best friend’s fiancé. Speak up or keep the peace? We’ve been there…

Plus, Dad drops in: who’s his favourite daughter, who caused the most trouble, and who would he call from prison? His answers need explaining. 🤍

Subscribe for more sister catch-ups and family debates we probably should’ve had off camera.

00:00 Coming up & sister arguments

04:52 When should kids get phones?

08:15 TV nerves, mum life & almost losing it

12:16 The parenting reminder that makes us emotional

14:44 Could you forgive a cheater?

17:09 Hembrow Hotline: “I hate her fiancé”

21:16 Dad joins: who’s his favourite daughter?

28:12 Dad’s health update & Instagram antics

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How do you start again when your whole future changes overnight?

Ellidy Pullin opens up about unimaginable loss, becoming a mum and a future she never saw coming. The decision that changed everything. The village that showed up. And opening her heart again… 🤍

Plus, a surprise proposal and baby before the wedding?

00:00 Catching up with Emilee
03:01 Ellidy’s new chapter
09:34 Strict parents, rebellious kids & stepmum life
19:45 The day everything changed
21:26 The decision to become a mum
25:42 The village that showed up
31:14 Keeping her dad’s memory alive
41:10 A surprise proposal & baby before the wedding?

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Season two is here!🤍 and of course Amy and Tammy are back with some sister stories probably should’ve stayed off the internet. An unexpected run-in gets awkward, a first-meeting confession comes out, and suddenly we’re asking… should we really be telling this? 👀

Then, a listener’s boyfriend is giving his ex a little too much attention. Is she overthinking it—or ignoring something she shouldn’t?

Plus, family drama, fake accounts and a prank call to Mum that we couldn’t resist. Sorry, Mum. 😂

If you’ve followed us over from the old channel, welcome back. If you’re new here, you’ve picked quite the episode. Subscribe for more sister catch-ups, honest conversations and the stories we probably shouldn’t tell.

00:00 Coming up: should we tell this story?00:27 The sisters are back01:08 Tammy’s kid-free Singapore escape02:58 Family therapy is in session06:50 Dad’s missing boogie board drama09:37 Why making friends feels so awkward13:38 “Love you”… or passive aggressive?15:16 Fake accounts & online lurking19:26 Calling out the trolls23:21 Hembrow Hotline: is she overreacting?26:27 An unexpected encounter28:11 The first meeting we need to explain32:17 Mum, we have a question…

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In this episode of Let’s Be Real, I’m joined again by my sisters Amy and Tammy Hembrow for a very honest conversation about love, relationships, dating, and how social media has completely changed the way we connect with each other.
We chat about everything from meeting people online versus in real life, the pressure of sharing relationships online, and whether social media has made it harder to trust in modern relationships.
Tammy opens up about lessons she’s learned from past relationships, rebuilding trust, recognising red flags, and understanding the difference between love, lust, and being love-bombed. Plus, we share our biggest relationship red flags and green flags, what we look for in a partner, and the lessons we’ve learned as we’ve grown older.
This one is a real sister chat — honest, uncensored, and full of conversations about love, heartbreak, growth, and what makes a relationship truly work.
This episode also wraps up Season One of Let's Be Real. We'll take a quick break but return with Season Two!
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Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial.
CREDITS Host: Emilee Hembrow Guests: Tammy Hembrow & Amy HembrowExecutive Producer: Damien Haffenden Recorded at: Pivotal Conversations Gold Coast
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