The School Runway

Since landing back from Walt Disney World, Cara and Bronagh have barely stopped.

There's been Mighty Hoopla with Scissor Sisters and a very unexpected backstage moment, Hugo's Holy Communion, Toy Story 5 which made at least one of them cry, and a spontaneous trip to Chinatown for dumplings and nostalgic bangers that made Nathan's entire weekend.

Oh, and Cara got her belly button pierced. Just casually. In between everything else.

This week they've got Harry Styles (twice for Cara), the Soho House festival with Basement Jaxx headlining, and Garth Brooks at Hyde Park on the horizon.

There's also a deep dive into festival outfit planning when you've got no budget, the return of the Adidas leopard print joggers in snake print, why ties are apparently the thing to wear to Harry Styles right now, and a Rivals debrief that very nearly tips into spoiler territory.

Plus nits, worms, spot popping, and cow hoof abscesses. Because that's just where the conversation went.

Mighty Hoopla reviewed — the outfits, the backstage moment and why you should go if you never have
Hugo's Holy Communion — the Child of Prague, the parking chaos, the spread and Gloria Hunniford
Toy Story 5 — worth it, emotional and makes you put your phone down (briefly)
What to wear to Harry Styles, Soho House festival and Garth Brooks at Hyde Park
School Sports Day — do you enjoy the spectacle, or would you rather see your kids and get out ASAP?
Rivals, Gimme Gimme Gimme and why Rupert Everett is still very much that guy
Pokemon card shows, pin trading and why both their kids are now obsessed with collecting things

Instagram: @schoolrunwaypod
Leave us a voice note: https://sayhi.chat/oeks4
Don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! x
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part two is here and somehow it's even better than part one. Buckle up.

Cara and Bronagh pick up exactly where they left off, and this half of the trip does not disappoint.

We're talking about the moment they got a private preview of the brand new Rock ’n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets before it officially opened, the Muppets themselves turning up to perform live at the after party, and Ben standing there filming the entire thing with the biggest smile on his face.

We're talking about the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride, the Epcot margarita bar in Mexico that they visited more than once, and the Rose& Crown fireworks dinner that had their server in tears on her very last shift.

There's also Cara finally making it to Beaches & Cream Soda Shop after years of trying, Bronagh accidentally high fiving Mickey Mouse when he was trying to kiss her hand, and their favourite hotels after staying across three Walt Disney World Resort Hotels.

Oh, and the full breakdown of the Disney dining and drinks deal you need to know about before you book your 2027 holiday.

Rock ’n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets — a VIP preview of the biggest new ride of the summer
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind — still the ultimate ride and why it will always be number one
The Epcot margarita guide — where to go, what to order and which one to make spicy
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn reviewed — why it's Cara's dream hotel and worth every bit of hype
Our favourite Hotels — Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Roundup Rodeo BBQ, Beaches & Cream Soda Shop, Rose & Crown and more — the restaurant round up
Disney Dining and Drinks offer for 2027 — everything you need to know before booking, all in one place

Book your Hotel & Ticket package by 4th November 2026 for selected arrivals 3rd January - 19th December 2027 and enjoy FREE Disney Dining & Drinks, subject to eligibility, on selected meals when staying at selected Disney Hotels. Visit www.disneypackages.co.uk. Terms & Conditions apply.

This was a gifted press trip to Walt Disney World Resort. As always, all opinions are entirely our own.

Instagram: @schoolrunwaypod Leave us a voice note:
https://sayhi.chat/oeks4 Don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! x

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jetlagged, emotional and not even slightly ready to be back. Welcome to part one of our full Walt Disney World review.

Cara and Bronagh are back from the most magical trip and they are not over it. Not even close.

In part one of their Disney lowdown, they take you day by day through the first half of their trip. From landing in Tampa and waking up to giraffes on the balcony at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, to the moment Cara walked into Magic Kingdom and immediately welled up at a mini parade. Obviously.

Why you absolutely need to book Be Our Guest restaurant, and the inside scoop on Cool Kids Summer, Disney's packed programme of family events running all summer long.

Oh, and then there's Bernard. Just when they thought they had nothing left to give after a jam packed couple of weeks, a Disney bus driver with quiz show energy proved there was still room for one more highlight of the trip.

• Flying into Tampa vs Orlando — why it could save you time and money
• Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge reviewed — savannah views, the pool and getting around on the buses
• Magic Kingdom day one — the parade, the characters, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and why Dolly has beef with Daisy Duck
• Pin trading at Walt Disney World — how it works, what to watch out for and why the kids were obsessed
• Be Our Guest restaurant — the Beauty and the Beast ballroom dining experience worth booking
• Cool Kids Summer 2026 — Bluey and Bingo at Animal Kingdom, Goofy at Epcot, Jesse's Round-Up at Magic Kingdom and more
• Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue — and why your outfit could be the difference between getting called on stage or not (just ask Nathan)

Part 2 is coming next week with even more — the Muppets roller coaster launch, the VIP tour highlights, Epcot margaritas, the Disney's BoardWalk Inn Hotel and everything you need to know about the Disney dining deal.

Book your Hotel & Ticket package by 4th November 2026 for selected arrivals 3rd January - 19th December 2027 and enjoy FREE Disney Dining & Drinks, subject to eligibility, on selected meals when staying at selected Disney Hotels. Visit www.disneypackages.co.uk. Terms & Conditions apply.

This was a gifted press trip to Walt Disney World Resort. As always, all opinions are entirely our own.
Instagram: @schoolrunwaypod Leave us a voice note: https://sayhi.chat/oeks4 Don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! x
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can't pour from an empty cup. And this week's guest is here to help you fill it back up — without overhauling your entire life to do it.

This week Cara and Bronagh are joined by Kylie Griffiths, former fashion stylist, creative director, accidental DJ and founder of Stress Sucks — a wellness brand built specifically for people with busy lives who don't have time for a 40 minute morning meditation but desperately need something to change.

Kylie's journey from styling Little Mix and touring with bands to studying medical herbalism in Cornwall is one of the most brilliantly unexpected stories we've heard on the pod. But what really resonates is the conversation around how mums consistently put themselves last, mistake worrying for caring, and feel guilty the moment they do something just for themselves — and why that needs to stop.

There's also a genuinely eye opening chat about the mental load, why your thoughts are just visitors and not who you are, and the one sentence that changed how Kylie thinks about motherhood entirely.

Oh, and a PVC catsuit split at a house party. Obviously.
Why looking after yourself makes you a better mum — and how to stop feeling guilty about it
Small changes with big impact — practical tips for de-stressing when you have no time
The mental load of motherhood — why we take on so much and how to start letting go
Worry dumping, EFT tapping and breathwork — what they are and why they actually work
Kylie's brilliant career — from styling bands to DJing at Reading Festival to founding Stress Sucks

Find Kylie:
Instagram: @kyliegriffiths and at @stress.sucks
Website: www.stress-sucks.com

Kylie's Stress Sucks Reset Retreat — 28th–31st August 2026 Taking place at Kudhva in Cornwall, a stunning off-grid site between forest and coastline with cabins, sauna, hot tub and sea views. Accommodation options range from shared tepees to private treehouse cabins, all including the full retreat programme and meals. The first eight places booked also receive access to the online Stress Busting Course as a gift. Payment plans are available — just get in touch. Book here: www.stress-sucks.com/stress-sucks-retreat-cornwall
Instagram: @schoolrunwaypod Leave us a voice note: https://sayhi.chat/oeks4 Don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! x

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's finally time to spill the magic — Cara and Bronagh are heading back to Walt Disney World with the husbands, the kids and an absolute mountain of information you need to know about.

Cara has gone full-blown Money Mum, which would even make previous School Runway guest Money Mum Gemma Bird proud, covering everything from the best dining plan options and how much you could save, to packing essentials, hotel breakdowns and why you absolutely need to download the Disney app before you go.

Bronagh is emotional, Boycie is trying to eat the recording equipment, and between them they cover three hotels, the best new ride updates for 2026, Bluey at Animal Kingdom, the secret Polynesian bar, why Memory Maker is worth every penny and the one thing you must sort before flying to America.

Oh, and the outfits. Obviously the outfits.

Walt Disney World dining plan breakdown — what's included, how much you save and how to book
Three hotels, one trip — Animal Kingdom Lodge, the Polynesian and the Boardwalk reviewed, as well as Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto.
New for 2026 — Rock n Roller Coaster starring the Muppets
Essential Disney packing list — cooling towels, battery packs, rain macs, Crocs and why socks matter more than you think
Flying into Tampa vs Orlando — and why you need to check your ESTA before you travel

This trip to Walt Disney World Resort was kindly gifted by Walt Disney World Resort. As always, all opinions are entirely our own.

We will be doing a full follow up episode when we're back, and we would absolutely love to hear from you! Send us your voice notes and questions — whether it's something we should look out for, a must-do we haven't mentioned, or anything you want us to answer when we return. We can't wait to bring you along for the magic!
Instagram: @schoolrunwaypod Leave us a voice note: https://sayhi.chat/oeks4 Don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! x
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.