In this episode of the podcast, Alex workshops her goals for the new year. In addition to sharing her new 'sensible' diet and fitness plan for 2020, she shares her proven strategies for managing self-doubt which have helped her work through the transition of mid-life.

In this episode Alex speaks with Lydia Hamilton, Director of Classic Food Co, about how to prepare Christmas Lunch for under $100. Alex and Lydia workshop 2 separate menus - a traditional menu as well as a contemporary option. While Christmas can be a wonderful time of the year, it can also be tough on the budget. Keeping the budget under control when it comes to meals will definitely help reduce the stress and the nasty credit card bills in January.

In this episode, Alex speaks with Sydney based Celebrity Skin Care Therapist Ingrid Seaburn about what women can do to proactively manage their skin in their 40's and 50's. In addition to discussing ways to ensure your skin is glowing and the best available products and treatments, Ingrid also shares the inside scoop about her time in LA working with celebrtities including Desperate Housewives Stars Terri Hatcher and Marcia Cross. Listen in for all the best skin hacks as you age - including exercise, diet, how to get Vitamin A and Hyaluronic Acid working for you and how to ensure your skin doesn't act its age!

In this episode, Alex speak with Sydney based recruitment expert Katie Hislop on how women can rev up their careers post kids. While discussing strategies to help women get back into the job seeker mentality, Alex and Katie both share their experiences as working mums. They also workshop how to find a flexible workplace, navigate the challenges and how to shine!

In this episode, Alex workshops loneliness with psychologist Sarah Piper from The Resilience Centre in Sydney. Prompted by new research from Swinburne University, Alex and Sarah dissect what loneliness is, what contributes to it and how we can all work towards addressing it. Amongst the discussion and laughs, Alex and Sarah workshop the importance of kindness, the positive and negative benefits of social media and share their own experiences with loneliness.

In this episode, Alex Merton-McCann talks with Max Monin from Covenant Christian School in Sydney about the stress year 12 students feel during the HSC. As a year 12 Coordinator and a father of 3, Max provides listeners with some great practical tips and strategies for parents so they can make this time as stress free and calm as possible.

Episode 1 - Introducing The Grown-Up Girls Report Podcast. On each episode, Alex Merton-McCann will focus on issues relevant to busy, multi-tasking women who still very much have their girl energy! From health & well-being to parenting, careers and technology, Alex will ensure listeners are up to date with the latest trends and research. Alex's mission is to ensure grown-up girls have all the support they need to keep their multiple balls in the air.