The Pineapple Project

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Does the word ‘budget’ make you microsleep? Have you never, ever looked at your super? Do you avoid dealing with your finances because it seems too hard, and boring, and annoying? Welcome. You’re not alone. Join Comedian Claire Hooper on her mission to get it together with money.

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S5 05 | A little less lonely

07.11.2020

An astonishing among of Australians are lonely, and it's not who you think. In this special live show, we hear from loneliness expert Dr Michelle Lim, meet Vicky Jacobs who forged connection in the most wonderful way, and get a ...

The Pineapple Project episodes:

07.11.2020 S5 05 \| A little less lonely An astonishing among of Australians are lonely, and it's not who you think. In this special live show, we hear from loneliness expert Dr Michelle Lim, meet Vicky Jacobs who forged connection in the most wonderful way, and get a ...
06.27.2020 S5 04 \| The life changing benefits of hobbies Good news for introverts: connection doesn't always have to be with people, it can be with things! And those things have a name; hobbies. Jan Fran rediscovers the humble pleasure of doing things for the sheer joy of doing it, ...
06.13.2020 S5 03 \| I screen, you screen, we all screen It’s the thing that promises to connect us more than anything; the wonderful majestical phone! But it’s not all good news. Jan Fran learns about a tiny but insidious phone habit that can destroy relationships, and meets an influencer whose ...
05.30.2020 S5 02 \| Howdy, neighbour Who are the people in your neighbourhood? A staggering amount of Australians don’t know. But turns out, sticking your head over the fence is hugely beneficial. Jan Fran tracks down social psychologist Hugh Mackay for a lesson in how to ...
05.16.2020 S5 01 \| The holy grail of connection If you are going to futureproof yourself against some shitty things, there's one thing you need to invest in. It's not money, or the share market, or burying a stash of canned goods and three-ply. It's much, much closer to ...
05.09.2020 S5 00 \| INTRODUCING: The C Word Remember the time you thought "yay!" when someone cancelled on you? When we all joked about being too busy and wanting to stay indoors and do nothing? Now, we're socially isolating, distancing ourselves, and longing to connect. If deep human ...
03.31.2020 S4 08 \| Let's talk about death, baby It's the last episode and yeah, we reckon we've gotten pretty good at planning for this whole death malarkey. But, as Jan realises when she tries to talk to her sister about her own wishes, the people who love you ...
03.24.2020 S4 07 \| Death in the workplace How do you balance the death of someone close to you with going into work? Can you show emotion? What if a colleague loses someone? Is it okay to talk about it? And what are your leave rights? Butcher Leanne ...
03.17.2020 S4 06 \| Social media – your life and death in likes You might have died, but your fb profile hasn't. Our online selves live on after we’ve died, so what are the big decisions we need to make about social media before we face death? Tech journalist Claire Reilly talks us ...
03.10.2020 S4 05 \| Tough decisions in the ICU Your sick or ageing loved one is lying in a hospital bed. The doctors are asking for a decision: "What would they want?". What about the advance care directive? Wait, what is that? And how do I make a decision ...
03.03.2020 S4 04 \| Will power — does it count if you write it on a post-it? So, who gets your kids if you die? And have they actually agreed to take them? SPOILER ALERT: A will written on the back of a coaster isn't necessarily legit. Here's an easy guide to making a will and keeping ...
02.29.2020 TELL US — Get something off your chest Is there a conversation you need to have with someone but you've been putting it off? Maybe something you want to say to people but you're a bit...scared? We're researching the next season of this podcast and need your help! ...
02.25.2020 S4 03 \| Dead men tell no tales (about their assets) When someone dies, it's up to the people left behind to piece their lives together using only the clues left behind. What if the person who died was the one who paid the bills? Or, what if you haven't spoken ...
02.18.2020 S4 02 \| Funeral planning for amateurs Chances are, you'll have to arrange a funeral at least once. When a loved one dies, and suddenly it falls to you to organise things, where do you even start? It's time to learn all the things most funeral directors ...
02.11.2020 S4 01 \| There's a body, what next? Here's what you need to know immediately after someone has died, because a tsunami of decisions is about to hit. How the heck do you get a death certificate? Will there be an autopsy? Um, literally, who are you supposed ...
02.04.2020 S4 00 \| INTRODUCING — The Pineapple Project: Death If you died tomorrow, would the people around you know what to do? Nah, of course they wouldn't! We get it. It's heaps easier to keep the dinner table convo flowing re: your latest TV binge than having an in-depth ...
11.17.2019 Jan Fran leads us towards a new horizon A new day has dawned. It's time. Hitch your wagon back onto The Pineapple Project's star and get ready to conquer a new frontier. And this time, we're doing it with total kween Jan Fran leading the way. New episodes ...
11.12.2019 Pineapple LIVE: We’re coming to Melbourne! Mark Nov 27th in your diary for a special live show. Tickets are free. They’re super limited so hurry! See you there! Book Here: We’re having a LIVE SHOW! Melbourne, get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-pineapple-project-live-podcast-tickets-79499710775
11.02.2019 S3 07 \| Take that, kitchen! Claire's pain point It's the heart of the home. It's where you eat, cook, plan holidays, store things, stick things on the fridge. And everyone in the house uses it slightly differently. Like Claire Hooper, the kitchen might be your clutter pain point. ...
10.26.2019 S3 06 \| Goodbye secret garage shame Garages, sheds, junk rooms, this is the space of the house that stores everything ELSE. Don't just shut the door and hope one day it spontaneously combusts; even this place can be a haven for order! Join Claire Hooper and ...
10.19.2019 S3 05 \| How to organise your paperwork Bills, fines, statements, invitations, newsletters and report cards. Each one comes with a new list of decisions for you to make. Blerrgh! If you're drowning in life admin, Claire Hooper's meeting with decluttering goddess Carol Martyn will help you breathe ...
10.12.2019 S3 04 \| Getting smart (systems) in the bathroom and laundry Everyone needs clean bodies and clean clothes, but without a game plan in place, bathrooms and laundries can quickly become the grossest rooms in your home. Say goodbye to wet towels, mould and never being able to find an ear ...
10.05.2019 S3 03 \| Start really livin' in your living room Walk in. Have a look around. Now take a seat on the couch. Does it feel like your stuff is closing in on you? Books, dishes, bags, shoes, argh! The living room is for living, so here's how to make ...
09.28.2019 S3 02 \| Messy bedroom, messy head It should be your sanctuary. The place you go to recharge. So why are we dumping all our stuff in our bedrooms? If you have a floor-drobe (or a chair-drobe) if you're sleeping next to white goods, or you can't ...
09.21.2019 S3 01 \| Does my stuff own me? "Do I feel like have control of the stuff in my life? Why is letting go of things so darn hard? And is clutter basically a dark wizard exercising secret control over my moods and mind?" If you answered no, ...
09.14.2019 INTRODUCING - S3 00 \| The Pineapple Project — Tidy See ya later, clutter! If the stuff around you is giving you a stress migraine, or if you're just completely out of places to put things, we got you. Come along with Claire Hooper and a team of no-nonsense experts ...
05.06.2019 PRESENTS – Ladies We Need to Talk BAD SEX. Now that we have your attention, here’s a cheeky little podcast recommendation for you, with love from us here at Pineapple HQ. A couple of quick questions first — are you a lady or do you identify as ...
04.08.2019 PRESENTS – Bang On It’s a takeover! Since Claire Hooper is taking a well-earned break from bringing you all that work and money knowledge goodness, we know you’ll have a pineapple-shaped whole in your pod catcher (and your hearts). So let us introduce you ...
03.30.2019 S2 08 \| Dear job – it’s not me, it’s you You’re leaning in with your growth mindset, you’re managing your workday like a pro, and you’ve said a HARD NOPE to impostor syndrome and your toxic colleagues. You’re feeling about as motivated as you can be in the job you’re ...
03.23.2019 S2 07 \| Knocked up not out “Have a baby,” they said. “It’ll be great!” they said. Ummm... except they forgot to mention how it can really put the skids on your career! Hold on to your teething rusks as Claire Hooper wrangles parents and experts like ...
03.16.2019 Juicy Slice – Umm, is this sexual harassment? There’s a point when a cruddy boss or colleague can cross the line into #metoo territory. So if you find yourself in that situation, what can you do? Claire Hooper chats with Australia's Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins about the ...
03.09.2019 S2 06 \| Horrible bosses You never forget your first bad boss. You know the one — they take the credit, play the blame game, micromanage, criticise and undermine. Claire Hooper asks what makes a horrible boss, how to cope if you’ve got one, and ...
03.02.2019 S2 05 \| Wait! Am I burning out? There’s a certain amount of workplace stress that’s normal. Then there’s burnout. So what’s the difference? No really — Claire Hooper wants to know. If you’re feeling exhausted and cynical, or if you just can’t see the point of the ...
02.23.2019 S2 04 \| Uh oh – it's impostor syndrome Tina Fey has it. TV journalist Leigh Sales too. That creeping feeling you’re not quite good enough at your job, and that EVERYONE is about to find out. Impostor syndrome. What a prick(ly situation). It doesn't matter how competent or ...
02.16.2019 Juicy Slice — Do not do this in a job interview Bad breath. Bagging your old boss. Straight up lying. The list of what NOT to do in a job interview is long and cringeworthy. Claire Hooper finds out how to turn a bunch of stone-cold strangers into a room full ...
02.09.2019 S2 03 \| First you get the network, then you get the power Networking. Yuck. If the thought of doing it triggers your gag reflex, you’re not alone. But, done right, networking is actually less 'vomit in your mouth' and more 'hello golden job opportunities'. Claire Hooper tracks down the world’s most persistent ...
02.02.2019 Juicy Slice – Make meetings great again Meetings are LYFE right? Nah let’s get real — they can be the worst. Unless, maybe, you’ve just been doing them wrong? Claire Hooper hits up a meetings master to learn how to tame the unruly ones and eliminate the ...
01.26.2019 S2 02 \| Work habits of the kick-arse Does your to-do list have more pending items than your online shopping cart? Are you super busy but can’t seem to make a dent in your day? Claire Hooper is determined to learn the secrets of super productive people who ...
01.19.2019 S2 01 \| Make work your favourite Be honest: do you enjoy your job? If you answered "it’s a hard no", then you’re not alone. Claire Hooper’s on a mission to discover how people who are awesome at their jobs, think about work. Spoiler alert — she ...
01.12.2019 S2 00 \| INTRODUCING — The Pineapple Project: Work It’s time to make work better! Find out how to network like a pro, land a job interview, get the most out of your time, deal with a horrible boss, balance kids with a career and even enjoy a job ...
11.14.2018 Surprise! Your Pineapple Pledge results How are you going with your Pineapple Pledge? Have you got a plentiful pile of pineapples? Host Claire Hooper had a huge pledge of her own. So, did she pay off those debts and whisk the family off to Tokyo ...
11.13.2018 BONUS — surprise! Your Pineapple Pledge results How are you going with your Pineapple Pledge? Have you got a plentiful pile of pineapples? Host Claire Hooper had a huge pledge of her own. So, did she pay off those debts and whisk the family off to Tokyo ...
04.14.2018 S1 10 \| Teaching kids about money Kids learn their money habits at home. So how do you help them avoid the mistakes you made? From pocket money, to understanding spending and saving, Claire Hooper finds the formula for raising a non-entitled, non-spoiled non-brat.
04.07.2018 S1 09 \| Become a super woman Is your superannuation looking super flushed? Or super neglected? On average, men retire with twice the amount of money in their superannuation accounts as women do. Claire Hooper is on a mission to find out why, and what can be ...
04.04.2018 Juicy Slice — investing 101 If investing your hard-earned pineapples into the ASX seems riskier than throwing them out the window and hoping they’ll blow back in, then listen up, rookie. Investing in shares can seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Claire Hooper ...
03.31.2018 S1 08 \| How to plan a wedding without going broke Whether you’re a guest, a family member, or the couple themselves, weddings can bring people together but also part them with their cash, big time. So how can you navigate this meaningful event without being a miser? Are there smarter ...
03.24.2018 S1 07 \| You need an emergency fund Divorce, disability, death. You don’t want to think about it! But if the you-know-what hits the fan — what’s your plan?
03.17.2018 Juicy Slice — do you really need to buy it? And, your side hustles Need a bit of inspiration? Something to keep you motivated on your pineapple quest? Meet the woman who can’t remember the last time she bought something in a shop. Plus, we asked for your side hustles, and you answered. Sweet.
03.10.2018 S1 06 \| How to buy a house Deposits, mortgages, bubbles; oh my. If you want to make the leap and enter the housing market, where do you even start? How can you decode the gobbledygook, crack the market, and win on auction day? Claire Hooper learns everything ...
03.03.2018 S1 05 \| Demolish your debt Debt is such a downer. It stunts your financial growth, and the longer you leave it, the worse it gets. Claire Hooper meets those who were in it, those who climbed out, and comes clean about her own situation. With ...

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