On EP 21: of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia revisit their Endo Hour program - an entire 60 minutes dedicated to discussing & investigating endometriosis. It’s a show close to Stacey’s heart in particular, because shortly after the show she too realised she suffered from endometriosis symptoms.

Across the hour, Stace & Kristie are joined by Jackie O, Channel Nine Presenter Julie Snook who alongside EndoActive co-founder Syl Freedman the girls delve into all elements of the disease.

Why is people’s endo pain dismissed? (5:19) what do we know about endometriosis. People share their experiences (8:01) Julie Snook explains what a laporoscopy is & how many procedures she’s had herself (12:10) why aren’t we taught what a ‘normal’ period feels like? (16:17) Dr Susan Evans explains symptoms of endo & things to keep an eye out for (17:30) Jackie O shares her experience with the disease & the extent of her pain (24:10) listeners explain their endo stories & have them heard for Last Calls (28:10)

Find out more about Endo Active & how you can donate HERE

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On EP 20: of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia have a weekly chinwag about the five steps to surrendering & trying to get off and stay off the contraceptive pill. 

The unconscious decision that so many young women make getting on the pill without knowing what it’s doing to their bodies (3:01) why hasn’t Kristie ever thought about how the pill is effecting her body (5:56) feeling trapped by being on the pill in a long term relationship 

(9:46) Last time Kristie tried to have a break from the pill she got acne that really effected her confidence (10:51) Stace has been asking herself what does it mean to truly ‘let go?’ (14:21) wanting control over a situation can come from a (16:28) why prayer doesn’t necessarily have to equal religion (18:01) focusing on the things gay are thriving (18:49) obstacles are detours in the right direction (20:10) asking for a sign (20:41) the CRAZIEST moment happened that left the girls in tears covered in goosebumps #soulsisters (27:47) 

Joe Rogan’s Podcast ft Dr Kelly Brogan listen HERE 

Melissa Ambrosini podcast listen HERE 

The Universe Has Your Back - Gabby Berenstein 

*Please note that the contraceptive pill is not 100% effective 

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On EP 19: of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia have a weekly chinwag about finally being ready to be single & the shame around not having a stereotypically functional family.

What the eff is a boyfriend step down program? Kristie explains (4:01) the struggle of what to do with your spare time when you’re single (7:54) not being able to choose when you’re ‘ready’ to be single (12:20) the process of surrendering to what is instead of trying to controlling it (14:30) Stace shares a story about her engagement drinks & how difficult it was to rely on her fam to be there (18:56) the shame around not having a stereotypically functional family & why it’s important to talk about (21:28) Stace realising she’s the ‘fixer’ of her family & why it doesn’t have to look a certain way (23:24) deciding to care for yourself as well as your family (23:31)

EP16: the weekly catch up from last week where the convo about unconventional fam relationships kicked off. Listen HERE 

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On EP 18: of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia chat to another amazing chick - Mummy Blogger / Online Personality and Entrepeneur Sophie Cachia to get her advice for #TGPosse member Erinna*. Erinna took a gap year after school to work and travel, but she still doesn't know what to do. How does she find her purpose in life or does she resign herself to a life where she doesn't love her work?

Erinna shares her gem (01:13). Sophie relates to Erinna's struggle as she never saw herself as a Mummy Blogger (02:25). Kristie shares her biggest regret coming out of high school (04:00). Sophie shares what she's doing to rediscover her purpose (06:06). Stace shares how she found her purpose late in life (07:07). Stace gets emotional as she shares how even following her passion has been really challenging (12:00). 

OLDIE EP: Sophie Cachia on Thinkergirl: The Podcast. Listen here.

*Please note: Erinna is a fake name that has been changed for privacy. 

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On EP 17: of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia chat to another inspiring chickadee blogger and entrepreneur Sophie Cachia (formerly known as the Young Mummy.)  Sophie opens up about the name change as her evolving as a person (3:06) and how she's seeing more and more calculated posts parading as genuine on social media (4:52) Sophie explains why she'll never do polished, completely professional photos across her socials (6:55) and now how she's thinking twice before posting things online and questioning the intention behind sharing (10:01) The fear of having a girl because of your own complex relationship with your Mum (16:35) and healing your relationships with your parents before you have kids so you don't use them as vehicles to heal past hurts (22:01) How much money do you need to have a baby? Stace quizzes Sophie as she starts thinking about starting a family (26:55) and what do you want /need/expect from a friend when you're pregnant (29:04)  

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On EP16: The Thinkergirls Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia, catch up for their weekly chinwag and chat money in a new relationship & complex mother daughter relationships.  Stace shares how your emotional state and your personality are reflected in your approach to money (3:41) and how when joining money in a new relationship you can become protective over 'your way' of doing things. The girls call financial expert Sarah Reigelhuth who give advice on different approaches of combining money in a relationship - because it doesn't have to be all in or all out (13:30) and Stacey asks the question 'how much money do you need to have a baby?' (17:30) How do you not loose your independence when joining finances? (18:01) The picture of the 'perfect' mother / daughter relationship (25:20) which has been covered on the podcast yonks ago which you can suss HERE. How looking at our parents as people can increase the amount of compassion we have for them (26:40) Healing your inner child and letting go of it has to happen before you can step into your adult (32:00)   More from The Thinkergirls:

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On EP 15: of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia, celebrate International Women's Day by chatting to author & anti trafficking advocate Somaly Mam. 

*Apologies for the low quality audio in this episode. It's worth persevering with for such an eye-opening and important chat with such a profound woman* Somaly takes us back and shares her story of survival (3:25) she reminds us Birthday's / age / days of the week are not important when you're living in such poverty. You just need to survive (5:44) When you're a Cambodian girl you have no voice (7:20) The haunting piece of advice Somaly's adoption father gave her (8:01) What are you concentrating on in such dark moments to just stay alive? (10:27) You're 'free' to live the brothel, but as a victim of abuse, you're never really free (11:01) Somali returns to the Cambodian village she grew up in for the first time (19:06) The moment Somaly decided she needed to change things (20:16) Project Futures and what you can do to help (23:00) What it's like to watch someone find their voice (23:12) and how the organised trips really do change lives (26:40) 

To learn more about Project Futures & their upcoming trips in July & October as mentioned on this episode click HERE 

If any part of this conversation triggered you & you need support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14

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On EP 14: of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia chat pop culture and news, Thinkergirl style. To celebrate International Womens Day this week, Stace and Kristie are sharing the iconic speeches made by badass and inspiring chicks, that made them proud to be women.

Julia Gillard's Speech on Sexism and Misogny (02:31), Emma Watson's Speech on Feminism at the UN (07:46), Maya Angelou's Poem On the Pulse of Morning (11:23), Oprah's speech at the 2018 Golden Globes (15:48), Hillary Clinton's Concession Speech from the 2016 US Presidential Election (20:36) and Brene Brown's Ted Talk on Vulnerability (25:08).

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On EP13: The Thinkergirls Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia, catch up for their weekly chinwag in the lead up to International Women's Day chat 'Gaslighting' and the dark reason behind women faking orgasms.  What is 'Gaslighting?' (3:24) and how women suffer from 'imposter syndrome' doubting all their abilities (4:42) that Kristie wrote about for Cosmo Magazine that you can read HERE. Stace shares her own experience with gaslighting at a past job by her boss (5:58) and the character traits of someone who 'gaslights' so you know the signs to look out for (11:29) Why we need to stop making light of women faking orgasms (16:36) and the constant inner dialogue of women during intercourse #bonerkill (19:02) Can men tell when women are 'faking it?' (25:15) and the dark reason behind faking pleasure (25:50) Women need almost twice the time as men to reach climax so let's stop rushing! (31:32)  OLDIE EP with Tracey Spicer. Listen HERE  OLDIE EP with sexologist Tara O. Listen HERE   Books mentioned: Mastering Your Inner Mean Girl - Melissa Ambrosini The Untethered Soul - Michael A Singer  

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*This podcast contains content about emotional abuse that may be triggering. If you feel like this is bringing up anything for you, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 for support*  

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On EP 12: of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia chat pop culture and news, Thinkergirl style. Stace tells us why we can’t Keep up with the Kardashian’s anymore and Kristie talks everybody’s new girl crush Millie Bobbie Brown.

Stace & Kristie reminisce on the last week’s MAFS Episode (1:55) that you can catch HERE. Kylie Jenner wiped $1.3 billion from Snapchat overnight (3:58) But why don’t we know anything about Kim & Kylie’s babies? (4:36) Stace has done us al a favour and created a Kardashian baby fact sheet on Stormi & Chicago LOL (5:19) Stace downloaded the Kim Kardashian app (9:01) The Kardashian’s new biz-ness plan (9:38) The world’s new girl crush - Millie Bobby Brown (12:26) but guess how old she is?! (14:24) Is it a good thing that young girls have someone around their own age to aspire to (16:08) or is using the word ‘icon’ for someone so young irresponsible? (17:17) In this day and age are kids forced to grow up too quickly? (21:55)

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