Fight Like A Girl
25 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -“You fight like a girl”, “You run like a girl” “You hit like a girl”. Why do these phrases always assert that women hold less power than men? Join your hosts Rav and Lotty for some raw, honest and at times confronting discussions about everything from sex, sport, racism, sexism, relationships babies and everything in between.
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The Complexities of Female Friendships
August 11, 2022 19:30 - 48 minutes - 88 MBAfter a brief hiatus in the US and Mexico where she drank Cancun dry of Tequila, Lotty is back on deck! The gang is back together! This week on FLAG we cover off something quite close to our hearts, friendship! We discuss the importance of setting boundaries in friendships, what our expectations are in friendships, and how we think we’re perceived in friendships. We hope that by listening to this episode, you can takeaway tactics to manage those important platonic relationships in your lif...
PART TWO: The Dating Funnel with Imdad Khan
July 22, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBJoin us, and friend of the pod, Imdad Khan, for Part 2 of the Dating Funnel. If you haven't listened to Part 1, stop what you're doing and go back and listen to that first! For those of you that know us personally, you'll know that we both sell for a living so we couldn't help but notice the similarities between dating and the various stages of a sales process. Now we know you might not all be sales people like we are, but we have no doubt that you'll find this weeks episode amusing regardl...
PART ONE: The Dating Funnel with Imdad Khan
July 07, 2022 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBJoin us, and friend of the pod, Imdad Khan, this week as we discuss one of our favourite topics with a bit of a different spin! For those of you that know us personally, you'll know that we both sell for a living so we couldn't help but notice the similarities between dating and the various stages of a sales process. Now we know you might not all be sales people like we are, but we have no doubt that you'll find this weeks episode amusing regardless of where you are in your dating journey ...
Coming Out In Your Own Time with Anna and Kieran 🌈
June 24, 2022 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBOn this week’s episode of Fight Like a Girl, we’re celebrating Pride Month! As allies and in light of the recent attempted outing of Rebel Wilson by the Sydney Morning Herald, we thought that In order to do so, we’d interview two of our closest friends - Anna-Louise Hammar and Kieran Thomson. We discuss all things growing up queer in Australia, delve deep into their experiences coming out, why it’s important to come out in your own time, and how important it is to continue these discussi...
Put A Ring On It
May 27, 2022 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBIt's back to regular programming as Rav and Lotty unpack all things Engagement Rings! With two different perspectives - one of us having been engaged, and the other not, we cover all bases - starting with the big topic - ‘what should they cost?’, if they should cost anything. But, diving deeper from that, we ponder on whether they’re still relevant, do they still carry the same weight, do you need one to affirm love, but most importantly - what do they mean long term? Follow us on Instagra...
My Body My Choice...Sometimes?
May 12, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week on Fight Like a Girl, we take a bit of a detour from our regular programming, to discuss the current situation in the US surrounding the potential repeal of Roe v Wade. This is seriously concerning for all people - but especially those who can get pregnant. We unpack why this is happening, what implications this has for the people this repeal can impact, and some of the overarching issues relating to ‘why?’. Follow us on Instagram @fightlikeagirlpod, Rav @ravkr_ , and Lotty @lo...
My Body My Choice...Sometimes?
May 12, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week on Fight Like a Girl, we take a bit of a detour from our regular programming, to discuss the current situation in the US surrounding the potential repeal of Roe v Wade. This is seriously concerning for all people - but especially those who can get pregnant. We unpack why this is happening, what implications this has for the people this repeal can impact, and some of the overarching issues relating to ‘why?’. Follow us on Instagram @fightlikeagirlpod, Rav @ravkr_ Slide into ou...
Passing the Baton
May 05, 2022 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBWe're (finally) back! This episode is a little bittersweet... it's a new year and we have a new voice on the pod, but sadly that means that we'll be saying goodbye to the amazing Ella (for now) as she passes the baton to our new co-host, Lotty! We have a short and snappy episode so that you can get to know lovely Lotty a little better before we get stuck into the juicy topics we love to dissect on Fight Like A Girl. We are so thankful for all your patience and support while we've been get...
Situationships & The Shitshow That Was 2021
November 04, 2021 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBICYMI, Gladys Berejiklian has found herself in some hot water with ICAC following her 'Situationship' with disgraced MP Daryl Maguire. If she's ended up in the dreaded 'Situationship', what chance do us mere mortals have? Join us as we unpack the complexities around 'Situationships'. We talk about how to spot if you've accidentally (or not) landed yourself in one, and how to navigate the murky waters because let's be honest, we've all been there... Grab your favourite cocktail and join us...
Situationships & The Shitshow That Was 2021
November 04, 2021 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBICYMI, Gladys Berejiklian has found herself in some hot water with ICAC following her 'Situationship' with disgraced MP Daryl Maguire. If she's ended up in the dreaded 'Situationship', what chance do us mere mortals have? Join us as we unpack the complexities around 'Situationships'. We talk about how to spot if you've accidentally (or not) landed yourself in one, and how to navigate the murky waters because let's be honest, we've all been there... Grab your favourite cocktail and join us...
Growing Around Grief With Ella Heap
October 21, 2021 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBOn today's episode of Fight Like A Girl, Ella shares her very own personal account of what it's like to lose a loved one. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to dealing with loss, we hope that by sharing Ella's story. we can help anyone else navigating the path of grief, particularly in the COVID-19 era. Follow us on Instagram @fightlikeagirlpod, Rav @ravkr_ , and Ella @ellaheap. Slide into our DMs with any topic suggestion or even just to say hi! All business enquiries can be dir...
Opening Up About Open Relationships With Angela & Sam
October 07, 2021 18:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBYou might remember Will Smith and Jada Pinket Smith opening up about their marriage on Jada's show Red Table Talk late last year. This year, in true 2021 form, we got the confirmation that we were all looking for! Will confirmed in an interview with GQ that he and Jada do, in fact, have an open relationship. Now neither of us are besties with the Smith's, but we did sit down with friends of the pod, Angela and Sam, to talk about their experience with open relationships and to ask them all ou...
Getting Vulnerable About Vulnerability with Hannah Furst
September 30, 2021 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBSlap on your best scrunchie, grab your favourite lockdown drink and strap yourselves in! This week we are talking about… feelings... (and all of the uncomfortable, confusing, disheartening mind-fuckery that comes with them!) Single Minded Podcast Host Hannah Furst joins us to share her very personal story about being an emotionally unavailable woman in her 30's. From banning booze on dates, to practicing “mindful dating” - Hannah’s got the tools to help you start breaking down those walls....
Getting Vulnerable About Vulnerability with Hannah Furst
September 30, 2021 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBSlap on your best scrunchie, grab your favourite lockdown drink and strap yourselves in! This week we are talking about… feelings... (and all of the uncomfortable, confusing, disheartening mind-fuckery that comes with them!) Single Minded Podcast Host Hannah Furst joins us to share her very personal story about being an emotionally unavailable woman in her 30's. From banning booze on dates, to practicing “mindful dating” - Hannah’s got the tools to help you start breaking down those walls....
A Little Catch Up With My Tinder Date - Imdad Khan
September 23, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBMelbourne isn't the only one shaking things up this week! Imdad Khan joins Rav in unpacking a recent Instagram DM serving up a backhanded compliment to Love Island star, Cassidy McGill. Do influencers need to find a way to moderate their exposure to comments and messages that may trigger them? Or should they just cop it on the chin as part of the job? Imdad and Rav also take a little walk down memory lane on how they met, *cough* Tinder *cough* and how wet someone got... We are a compl...
Jacked Up House Prices, The Ex Files & Breaking The Ice On Dating Apps
September 16, 2021 18:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBWill the bubble ever burst? We discuss how much money you now need to buy your first home - after the bombshell this week that house prices have jumped more than $50,000 in just three months. Yikes! Plus… 17 years after they first split, J-Lo and Ben Affleck are back baby - triggering an internet avalanche of early 2000s nostalgia - and quite frankly WE ARE HERE FOR IT! We unpack why so many of us get back together with our ex (ourselves included!) And finally… is there too much pressure ...
Jacked Up House Prices, The Ex Files & Breaking The Ice On Dating Apps
September 16, 2021 18:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBWill the bubble ever burst? We discuss how much money you now need to buy your first home - after the bombshell this week that house prices have jumped more than $50,000 in just three months. Yikes! Plus… 17 years after they first split, J-Lo and Ben Affleck are back baby - triggering an internet avalanche of early 2000s nostalgia - and quite frankly WE ARE HERE FOR IT! We unpack why so many of us get back together with our ex (ourselves included!) And finally… is there too much pressure ...
Influencers Behaving Badly & The Mediocre Mandemic
September 09, 2021 18:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBA lot has happened in the world of Instagram in the last week, from $1.50 Kmart plates to cats in restaurant windows. Do you think we're being too hard on influencers? We also unpack that Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac video from the Venice Film Festival, and why we all deserve an Oscar in our lives! So why do so many women keep settling for mediocre men? Lastly, we share our advice on a listener dilemma - if you hated your friends partner, would you tell them? Follow us on Instagram ...
Lockdown Sex, Dating Apps and Bad First Dates...
September 02, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBIs anyone else feeling like their sex life is going to shit in Lockdown 2.0? Join us as we discuss what's been happening (or not happening) in the bedroom this time around. We unpack how dating apps are changing the way that we date, and whether people are starting to go back to the old school art of picking up. We couldn't leave you all without some lockdown lols so strap yourselves in for some disaster first date stories... we've got some doozies! xx Find us @fightlikeagirlpod and slide ...
How Do You Like Your Eggs?...
August 19, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB... Scrambled, Fried, Frozen or Fertilised? Ella and Rav take a deep dive into having (or not having) a baby during a global pandemic. We have a little chat about superstitions - because what else is there to do when the world is turning to shit? And of course, Rav's Reviews! ICYMI there is a lot happening in Afghanistan right now. If you are feeling a little helpless like us right now, check out the below to see how you can assist: Women for Women International UNHCR Care Australia...
That Time I Got Ghosted By My Husband...
August 12, 2021 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBToday we take a little walk down memory lane with a deep dive into Rav's divorce. The title of this episode pretty much sets the scene... so grab your bestie, grab a snack, grab a drink, and strap in - this story is WILD. Just a little warning that this episode discusses weight loss and emotional abuse - if you find either of these topics triggering perhaps skip over this one and we'll be back in your ears next Friday. If you or anyone you know needs to speak to someone, please reach out...
The Big D
August 05, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBDo you think that money should be shared if you're in a long term relationship? What if you're left standing with the big D.... for debt (duh). Join us as we get candid about our experiences with joint finances in relationships and a cheeky round of rapid fire Sex questions from Flex Mami's "Questions about Sex" Cards. Ella's recommendation: She's on the Money B's recommendation: The Barefoot Investor by Scott Pape Rav's recommendation: Flex Factory Card Games Find us @fightlikeagi...
Show us the money, honey!
August 01, 2021 23:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBWe’re here to get you through yet another week of lockdown... this time extending a warm welcome to our south east Queensland listeners who are now part of the exclusive stay-at-home club! (Soz about that) This week we're chatting all things cardboard bed bonking in Tokyo's Olympic Village, to the gender pay gap in sport. Strap in, it’s going to get Rousey! Find us @fightlikeagirlpod and slide on into our DMs with any topic suggestion or even just to say hi! We are a completely indepen...
Two Queenslanders, a Kiwi and a boxing gym
July 29, 2021 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBWelcome to the very first episode of Fight Like A Girl! We are SO excited to be bringing you this short and snappy episode to help you all get to know us a little better before we dive into all the juicy stuff… Find us @fightlikeagirlpod and slide on into our DMs with any topic suggestions or even just to say hi! We are a completely independent podcast and would love for you to support our little project. Please subscribe, review and share with your besties so we can grow the FLAG communi...
Coming Soon...
July 25, 2021 09:00 - 1 minute - 802 KBWe can't wait to chat with you all! Follow us @fightlikeagirlpod