Those girls can talk!

In this episode, we chat with Sarah, an inspiring IVF solo mum, who opens up about her remarkable journey to motherhood. What began as sharing snippets of her everyday life blossomed into a thriving community as she opened up about her IVF solo mum journey. Join us as we dive into her path to parenthood, dating as a solo mum, balancing work, and all the moments that make her story truly inspiring.

In this episode:

• How Sarah started in Instagram
• Her community growth
• Announcing her solo mum journey
• Having a village that supports you
• Making her son understand the journey
• Requirements for IVF donors in AU
• The process of choosing a donor
• The most challenging part of her IVF journey
• Trying out dating
• Working with brands
• Her most favorite collab

Best Buys:

• Loreal SteamPod
• Nutella biscuits

Guest Links:

• Our Life in Melbourne Instagram

Those Girls Can Talk on Socials:

Instagram

Facebook

In today’s episode, we’re having a fun, laid-back chat about family life, marriage and self love. We dive into an important conversation on why we need to stop celebrating the constant hustle and why it’s okay to take a break. From Christmas plans to our current favorite shows, we share reflections, lessons, and discoveries we’ve had in our lives lately. Join us in this conversation and get a glimpse of what goes on in our everyday journey.

In this episode:

• Navigating challenging times

• Stop glorifying the hustle

• Take a day off!

• Making the right decisions

• Plans for the Christmas season

• Getting hacked on Temu

• Having safe people in our life

• Feeling confident in our skin

• The Mormon moms of Tiktok and other shows we watch

• Friendship in marriage

Those Girls Can Talk on Socials:

Instagram

Facebook

In today's episode, our guest is Clair Hill, a personal editorial stylist who transitioned from being a psychic medium to a fashion expert. We talk about empowering women through fashion and personal style, the impact of perimenopause symptoms and seeking help, personal experiences with hormonal treatments and their effects and lots more.

In this episode:

• Clair's journey from Psychic Medium to Stylist
• Navigating personal and professional transitions
• Embracing change and self-discovery
• Fashion tips and trends
• Embracing change and compassion
• The importance of self-care
• Understanding perimenopause
• Seeking medical help
• The role of hormone replacement therapy
• Advocating for women's health
• The journey to self-discovery

Resources:

Australian Menopause Centre

Jean Hailes for Women's Health

Em Rusciano

Best Buys:

Activewear leggings - Jaggad

Those Girls Can Talk on Socials:

Instagram

Facebook

In episode 9, we navigate a playful and nostalgic conversation about their favourite TV shows from the 80s and 90s, discovering interesting generational gaps. Sharing personal anecdotes, we also chat about surprising celebrity scandals, and our shock and disappointment from some of the ones we love. We also talk about true crime podcasts, celebrate milestones and supportive messages for our podcast, reflecting on our unexpected journey so far. And we give listeners a glimpse into our lives and roles outside of podcasting.

In this episode:

• TV shows from our childhood
• Singing TV theme songs
• Growing up in the 80s and 90s
• Heartfelt listener feedback
• Podcast success and future plans
• Best Buy
• Celebrity scandals
• True Crime fascination

Best Buys:

Adidas Sambas

Those Girls Can Talk on Socials:

Instagram

Facebook

Our guest today is Dan Mabon, the Director of Nursing and CEO at Wyndham Clinic Private Hospital. Dan shares his journey through nursing, providing insights into the importance of mental health awareness, particularly on R U OK? Day. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of his career and offers valuable advice on how to navigate mental health care, especially within the private health system. The episode is filled with genuine conversations about mental health, the significance of lived experiences, and the necessity of checking in on friends and family.

In this episode:

• Dan's Role and Impact at Wyndham Clinic
• The Importance of Positivity and Humor in Nursing
• Dan's Journey into Nursing
• R U OK? Day and Mental Health Awareness
• Dancing: Finding Joy
• Navigating Mental Health Systems
• The Power of Quotes and Support Systems
• Best Buys and Market Adventures

Links:

Wyndham Clinic website

R U OK website

Those Girls Can Talk on Socials:

Instagram

Facebook

In episode seven, we welcome a very special guest, Nicole Vine. Nicole, a former lawyer turned personal stylist, shares her inspiring journey from the legal field to the world of fashion. The discussion covers her career transition, her passion for helping women find their style, and her belief in the psychological impact of dressing well. We also tackle topics such as body image, fashion faux pas, and the misconceptions about working with a stylist. The episode is filled with fun, personal anecdotes, and practical style advice.

In this episode:

• Nicole's journey: from lawyer to stylist
• The psychological impact of styling
• Empowering women through fashion
• Fashion tips and personal style
• Wedding dress code etiquette
• Choosing the perfect dress length
• Best buys
• The camel toe solution
• Undies talk: comfort and style
• Travel chic tips

Connect with Nicole Vine:

Website

Instagram

Those Girls Can Talk on Socials:

Instagram

Facebook

In this episode, Michelle and Bec share personal stories, discuss parenting challenges, and chat about trending topics on social media. Bec opens up about the struggles of dealing with her child's prolonged illness and the frustrations with the medical system, and they also talk about their experiences with IVF, a heartwarming story from a fellow IVF journey follower on TikTok, best buys, and upcoming podcast guests.

In this episode:

• The ongoing health struggle
• Seeking medical help
• Breaking point and asking for help
• Food aversions and parenting challenges
• TikTok cucumber salad craze
• Debating MSG health myths and realities
• TikTok trends and food fads
• Tara Jordan'sHeartfelt IVF Journey
• Personal IVF experiences and emotional rollercoasters
• Best Buys

Links:

Embroyolisse website

In this episode, our special guest is Debbie Wood, a renowned graphic recorder. We ask what it is that Debbie does and chat about her unique profession, which involves creating live visual summaries of conferences and events. Debbie shares her journey into graphic recording, provides examples of her work, and highlights the importance of visual learning. The conversation also goes into personal anecdotes, including Debbie's milestone 50th birthday and favourite buys.

In this episode:

• Introducing Debbie Wood: The Graphic Recorder
• The Art and Impact of Graphic Recording
• Debbie's Journey into Graphic Recording
• Favourite TV Shows and Recommendations
• Turning 50: Celebrations and Reflections
• Hilarious Birthday Surprise
• Reflecting on Life Choices
• Parental Advice on Education
• Dream Cast for Our Lives
• Best Buys: Pistachio Cream

Links:

Debbie Wood website

Instagram

LinkedIn

Facebook

Pisti Pistachio Cream

Those Girls Can Talk on Socials:

Instagram

Facebook

Wow, we cannot thank you enough for the support and the amazing feedback from our podcast launch. We share some exciting successes of the launch, then jump into the episode with a review of the movie 'It Ends with Us' and its portrayal of domestic violence. We also tackle some of the challenges of adulthood that no-one told us about, and have a chat about some of the funny anecdotes from our lives.

In this episode:

• Unexpected podcast success and listener engagement
• Personal reflections and listener impact
• Review about the movie 'It Ends With Us' (spoiler alert)
• Adulting realities and challenges
• Dance dreams and disappointments
• Night out and dancing stories
• Michelle's eye issue
• Best Buys with Bec

Links:

Booie Beauty website

Those Girls Can Talk on Socials:

Instagram

Facebook

In episode three, we chat about the significance of life's milestones, touching on personal experiences with parenthood and grandparenthood. We candidly discuss challenges like infertility and self-doubt in parenting, while also celebrating joyous moments like engagements and family growth.

In this episode:

• Life's milestones
• The journey of parenthood
• Challenges and triumphs of parenting
• The reality of parenting imperfections
• The joy of becoming grandparents
• Children growing up and moving out
• A special engagement story
• Reflecting on marriage and family
• Engagement party preparations
• Wedding outfit dilemmas
• Michelle's Best Buys: Nutella Biscuits
• Travel tales from Italy
• Snacking habits and car journeys

Links:

Nutella website

Those Girls Can Talk on Socials:

Instagram

Facebook