We talk about love bombing like it’s something that just happens to us. But what if it’s not that simple? 

In this episode, I’m unpacking why I believe “love bombing” isn’t as simple as one manipulator and one victim, it’s often two people caught in the same obsessive cycle. 

One giving, one receiving, both chasing the high of validation. 

I share my own story of spiralling thoughts, the need for validation, and why I think modern dating culture feeds these addictive patterns, ghosting, breadcrumbing, constant contact, dopamine hits...and here’s the kicker: obsession isn’t love, and it’s definitely not romance. It’s a cycle that needs healing, not romanticising.

If you’ve ever found yourself swept up in the rush of someone new only to crash just as hard, this episode might help you see the pattern for what it really is, and give you a new perspective on how to break free from it.

Thanks for tuning into That Makeup Gal! If you loved what you heard, be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you’re feeling generous, drop a review—it helps more people find the show. Connect with me on Instagram @thatmakeupgal.pod for more behind-the-scenes moments, tips, and all the good vibes. Until next time, keep being unapologetically you bb!

This isn’t a list of clichés or Pinterest quotes.

It’s the real, messy, practical stuff that got me through some of my darkest times. In this episode, I share the points I jotted down, the reminders, habits, and mindset shifts that helped bring me back to earth when everything felt too heavy.

These are the things I still come back to, because they work. Not because they’re magic, but because they’re simple, doable, and real.

If you’ve been feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or just a bit lost, maybe something here will be the thing that helps you hold on.

Thanks for tuning into That Makeup Gal! If you loved what you heard, be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you’re feeling generous, drop a review—it helps more people find the show. Connect with me on Instagram @thatmakeupgal.pod for more behind-the-scenes moments, tips, and all the good vibes. Until next time, keep being unapologetically you bb!

In this solo episode, I’m unpacking something I think most of us feel but rarely admit out loud.

The weird unwritten rule book of connection in 2025.

What it means to try to build something honest with people in a time where everything feels like performance.

Dating. Friendships. Online visibility. Even running a business.

I’m talking about the pressure to keep it all curated and constant.

To look put together even when life is falling apart behind the scenes.

To always be producing. Always replying. Always being “chill” and low-maintenance and likeable.

This episode is part story, part rant, and mostly a deep exhale for anyone who’s ever felt too tender for the industry they’re in, or the world they’re trying to connect with.

You’ll hear me say the words I wish I’d heard when I was learning this the hard way.

And if you’ve ever found yourself overthinking your place in someone’s life, or shrinking to stay visible in your career, this one is for you.

We talk about grief. Business. Boundaries. And the softest parts of ourselves that still want to be seen.

Because even when things get messy, you still get to show up as yourself.

No performance required.

Thanks for tuning into That Makeup Gal! If you loved what you heard, be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you’re feeling generous, drop a review—it helps more people find the show. Connect with me on Instagram @thatmakeupgal.pod for more behind-the-scenes moments, tips, and all the good vibes. Until next time, keep being unapologetically you bb!

This one’s for the moments when you feel like you’re crumbling under self-doubt, when you’re second-guessing, people-pleasing, or trying to soften your edges to be more palatable.

In this episode, I unpack what it really looks like to stand in your power, not the Pinterest-quote version, but the real, messy, inconvenient, deeply clarifying version. I talk about the fear that comes up when you’re finally backing yourself, the identity crisis that follows doing things differently, and how to hold your ground when you’re not for everyone (and don’t want to be).

If you’re ready to come home to yourself, this one’s for you bb. Tune in x

Thanks for tuning into That Makeup Gal! If you loved what you heard, be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you’re feeling generous, drop a review—it helps more people find the show. Connect with me on Instagram @thatmakeupgal.pod for more behind-the-scenes moments, tips, and all the good vibes. Until next time, keep being unapologetically you bb!

We’ve created a culture where every feeling is expected to fit into a tidy label, every connection into a clearly defined category, and every emotional response into a neat little box. But real life? It rarely works like that.

This episode is for the people who thought they were “fine” until they weren’t. For anyone who’s ever said “it’s casual” while quietly hoping it might be more. For those who’ve felt something meaningful in a moment that wasn’t meant to mean anything. It’s not just about dating, it’s about the emotional grey zones we live in when things don’t go the way we’d hoped, and how to sit with that instead of scrambling to fix, label, or deny it.

I talk about the power of honest communication, even when it’s vulnerable and confronting. The importance of letting yourself feel it before you rush to fix it. And how sometimes, the most empowering thing you can do is admit that your heart hurts a little… and not apologise for it.

This one’s equal parts voice note to a friend, emotional accountability checkpoint, and a loving reminder that you’re not alone in the mess.

Thanks for tuning into That Makeup Gal! If you loved what you heard, be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you’re feeling generous, drop a review—it helps more people find the show. Connect with me on Instagram @thatmakeupgal.pod for more behind-the-scenes moments, tips, and all the good vibes. Until next time, keep being unapologetically you bb!

What happens when you stop making their experience the main storyline and instead make it about yours?

This episode isn’t about a guy, it’s about what happened when I finally started taking my own advice.

It’s about showing up, messy, real, and emotionally sunburnt and being seen anyway.

It’s about remembering who the fuck you are in the mess.

Not just after you’ve cleaned it up.

We talk dating (yes), grief (again), the pull of polarity, and how letting someone in during your most vulnerable moment can actually be the beginning, not of a romance, necessarily, but of a reconnection to yourself.

Because your experience? IS valid, even if it was fleeting, even if it wasn’t reciprocated, even if they’re not your person.

If it changed YOU (good or bad) it counts.

And if you learnt from it, it’s yours…

…and that’s enough.

Show up as you.

Bruised, brilliant, unfinished, but you.

That’s when the good sh*t starts.

Thanks for tuning into That Makeup Gal! If you loved what you heard, be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you’re feeling generous, drop a review—it helps more people find the show. Connect with me on Instagram @thatmakeupgal.pod for more behind-the-scenes moments, tips, and all the good vibes. Until next time, keep being unapologetically you bb!

In this episode, I talk about what happens when dating bumps up against abandonment wounds, unresolved grief, and your need to feel chosen.

But don’t worry, it’s not all heavy. I also get into the difference between love and limerence (aka, that obsessive, electric, not-quite-love thing that feels so real… until it’s not), and what dating yourself actually looks like when you’re not just playing the “self-love” highlight reel.

This one’s for anyone who’s ever over-invested in a talking stage, spiralled from a soft ghosting, or needed to remember that no, he’s not that deep, you’re just healing.

A little clarity, a little chaos, a little overshare. (as always.)

Thanks for tuning into That Makeup Gal! If you loved what you heard, be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you’re feeling generous, drop a review—it helps more people find the show. Connect with me on Instagram @thatmakeupgal.pod for more behind-the-scenes moments, tips, and all the good vibes. Until next time, keep being unapologetically you bb!

Ever feel like you’re dating with one hand on your heart and the other on the eject button? Same. 

In this episode, I’m talking sabotage, specifically, how I’ve masterfully self-destructed potential relationships before they had a chance to disappoint me. From wearing the “unbothered cool girl ” mask while emotionally dissociating, to mistaking my anxious attachment for “gut instinct,” I’m unpacking how I got in my own damn way. Plus, we’re chatting about what emotional availability actually means, and why your attachment style might just be running your love life like a drunk CEO. 

It’s messy. 

It’s honest. 

It’s good vibes. 

Understanding Attachment Styles:

• Psych Central: 4 Attachment Styles in Relationships
   https://psychcentral.com/health/4-attachment-styles-in-relationships#attachment-types
  
  
• Simply Psychology: Attachment Styles in Adult Relationships
   https://www.simplypsychology.org/attachment-styles.html
  
  
• Columbia Psychiatry: How Attachment Styles Influence Romantic Relationships
   https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org/news/how-attachment-styles-influence-romantic-relationships

Overcoming Self-Sabotage:

• Psychology Today: 6 Ways to Stop Self-Sabotage
   https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/click-here-for-happiness/202209/6-ways-to-stop-self-sabotage
  
  
• Insights Psychology: Self-Sabotage – Why We Do It & How to Break the Cycle
   https://insightspsychology.org/self-sabotage-psychology-destructive-habits/
  
  
• Calm Blog: Self-Sabotaging – What It Is, Causes, and How to Stop
   https://blog.calm.com/blog/self-sabotaging
  
  

Free Mental Health Support in Australia:

• Beyond Blue: 24/7 Support for Anxiety, Depression, and Suicide Prevention
   https://www.beyondblue.org.au
  
  
• Healthdirect: Mental Health Helplines
   https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-helplines
  
  
• MindSpot: Free Digital Psychological Care
   https://www.mindspot.org.au/
  
  
• NSW Health: Mental Health Services and Support Contact List
   https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/services/Pages/support-contact-list.aspx

Thanks for tuning into That Makeup Gal! If you loved what you heard, be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you’re feeling generous, drop a review—it helps more people find the show. Connect with me on Instagram @thatmakeupgal.pod for more behind-the-scenes moments, tips, and all the good vibes. Until next time, keep being unapologetically you bb!

Look. Digital dating is weird. We all hate it a little. But what if it could actually be… useful?

Stay with me.

In this episode, I’m talking about how to actually get something out of the talking stage (yes, even when it fizzles), and how I’ve turned dating into a form of personal growth, therapy, and yes—exposure therapy.

From texting with intention to saying exactly who you are from the jump (and letting that scare off the wrong ones), this is your pep talk and permission slip to show up fully.

Even if it bombs? That’s a gift too.

No more half-versions of you just to keep the convo going. You first. Always.

Thanks for tuning into That Makeup Gal! If you loved what you heard, be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you’re feeling generous, drop a review—it helps more people find the show. Connect with me on Instagram @thatmakeupgal.pod for more behind-the-scenes moments, tips, and all the good vibes. Until next time, keep being unapologetically you bb!

Bit of grief, bit of heartache, bit of stress… basically, a classic Tuesday.

This episode gets real about the things we don’t post with an aesthetic filter. The parts of ADHD, anxiety, heartbreak, and burnout that aren’t cute, “relatable,” or easy to explain in a carousel post.

It’s about what happens when the healing advice runs out, your friends’ patience wears thin, and you’re just… surviving.

Because sometimes healing isn’t proactive. Sometimes it’s quiet. Messy. Invisible.

This is a raw, real look at what it means to move through hard things on your timeline—not on Instagram’s.

If you’ve ever felt like the only one not thriving, this one’s for you.

Thanks for tuning into That Makeup Gal! If you loved what you heard, be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you’re feeling generous, drop a review—it helps more people find the show. Connect with me on Instagram @thatmakeupgal.pod for more behind-the-scenes moments, tips, and all the good vibes. Until next time, keep being unapologetically you bb!