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Oversubscribed Podcast

160 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★ - 1 rating

Oversubscribed: The Podcast for women hell-bent on squeezing the most out of life.

Have you got too many tabs open? Are you racing against the clock to get everything done and squeezing more into your schedule daily? If so this Podcast is for you!

Alana Nixon is a social marketer and Laura Jackel is a writer for Mamamia, Sunday Life and other publications.

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Episodes

Off the Cuff - Adios, amigos

June 03, 2022 00:00 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MB

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Bonus: A look back at "Imposter Syndrome Over 40"

May 13, 2022 20:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Laura is digging up more gems from the archives and this time she is keen to chat about confidence after 40 and imposter syndrome.  We both imagined that by the age of 41 we would have all the confidence of Donald Trump but sadly for us, this hasn’t happened. So why do so many women of our age still struggle with a lack of confidence or ‘imposter syndrome’? Where did it all begin? We share our experiences and chat to former architect, life and business coach Ruby Marsh, about how to get ove...

Off the Cuff - The pro-life debate: but whose life matters?

May 07, 2022 20:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: We do a deep dive into the leaked document that suggests the US Supreme Court could soon vote to overturn a landmark ruling that gran...

Off the Cuff - Who’s a Twitter quitter?

April 29, 2022 20:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: Twitter has a new owner but why are some celebrities quitting the platform? And could this change of ownership see the return of Dona...

Bonus: A look back at "Life, do you really have to live your best?"

April 22, 2022 20:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

Laura is digging up more gems from the Oversubscribed archives, this time she wants to talk about how pandemic life has changed how we view 'living our best lives' Do we care less now than we did in 2019? Listen to find out. In this episode, we’re talking about the concept of ‘living your best life’. We want to know whether we really need to live our best lives or if a mediocre one is perfectly fine. We’re also debating whether the pressure to live our best lives is really just causing us a...

Off the Cuff - Chasing the female vote

April 13, 2022 20:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: We now know the Australian federal election will be on Saturday 21 May. Alana talks to Louise Rose, founder of She Votes, an organisa...

Bonus: A look back at "Mothers: working 5 (am) to 9 (pm)" - has anything changed since 2019?

April 08, 2022 20:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

It's a busy week for Laura and Alana what with kids, jobs, and the Easter holidays starting today! Instead of their usual off the cuff chat, let's delve back into an episode from 2019 for an issue that is still relevant today, in fact now more than ever! ‘A woman’s work is never done’ – we’ve all heard that saying haven’t we? And while we recognise the paid and unpaid work women do, this episode is all about women and paid work. Alana rewinds the clock to 1998 to share some dubious career ...

Off the Cuff - The not-so-fresh prince

April 01, 2022 19:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: We’re not afraid to talk about the elephant in the room. So we’re dissecting the very public Will-Jada-Chris debacle. Was Chris out o...

Off the Cuff - Royals on tour: are the pretty outfits enough?

March 25, 2022 19:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: Alana and Laura are finally back together, well sort of. Laura is in isolation once more with covidy kids. This week they discuss the...

Off the Cuff - Teenage nose jobs and a giant purple…logo?

March 18, 2022 19:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: We start by lightening the mood and chatting about the federal government’s logo fail. Was it bad design or are the women of Australi...

Off the Cuff - IWD - It’s feminist Christmas?

March 11, 2022 19:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: Alana and Laura are talking about the toll of the depressing news cycle on our mental health and how we can stay well, while also sha...

Off the Cuff - Everybody needs good neighbours

March 04, 2022 19:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: Our good friend Marissa joins Alana for this episode to discuss the latest happenings. We reflect on why everyone’s leaving Ramsay St...

Off the Cuff - WTF, are we at war?

February 25, 2022 19:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: COVID restrictions are easing in NSW and in the UK but rather than enjoy some new freedoms, we are worried about the Russian invasion...

Off the Cuff - Royals and rappers behaving badly

February 18, 2022 01:28 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: How could we not discuss the financial settlement paid by Prince Andrew or was it really his mother who coughed up the dough? We disc...

Off the Cuff - Change Ahead? Queen Camilla, Leigh Sales & a school hours shake-up.

February 13, 2022 19:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: This week we discuss whether there will be big changes for school hours in NSW and the British monarchy, sooner than we think. We als...

Off the Cuff - Come on, love. Give us a smile

February 07, 2022 04:56 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: A woman refused to smile and the Aussie media lost its mind. We discuss why women of this generation are refusing to ‘play nice’. Ala...

Off the Cuff - So many problems, so little time! Featuring comedian Ange Lavoipierre

January 26, 2022 19:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: Alana is home with Covid (get well soon Alana), so this week Laura and the Queen of organisation, Marissa Roberts, discuss their 2022...

Laura is home… with the worst souvenir ever.

January 13, 2022 05:24 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: Laura and Alana are back in the studio for the first time in 2022. Laura talks about international travel post-pandemic after reuniti...

Off the Cuff - Happy new year … we hope

December 31, 2021 19:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: Happy new year. It's 2022 but hopefully not '2020 too' because we're ready to move on from this pandemic. In this episode, we share ...

Off the Cuff - Merry Xmas and lets sleigh the patriarchy!

December 23, 2021 19:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: Goodbye Delta, Hello Omicron! This week Alana and Laura talk about Newcastle’s unwanted spotlight as hosting the world’s biggest supe...

Off the Cuff - The exit interview for your ex

December 19, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: Goodbye Delta, Hello Omicron! This week Alana and Laura talk about Newcastle’s unwanted spotlight as hosting the world’s biggest supe...

Off the Cuff - Our thoughts on Carrie & Co. post-pandemic

December 11, 2021 19:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: Laura is planning her trip back to the UK and there are a lot of COVID tests in her immediate future. Alana tells us about getting th...

Off the Cuff - All Hail Queen Rihanna

December 03, 2021 19:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: Rihanna for President! This week we chat about Barbados becoming a republic and how Bad Gal RiRi was honoured during the presidential...

Off the Cuff - The Great Exhaustion

November 26, 2021 19:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: We’re all exhausted. Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie clearly is. Alana loved her epic rant and takedown of One Nation. Did she say ...

Off the Cuff - That’s hot - the return of an infamous trio

November 19, 2021 19:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: Laura shares her first-hand experience with school closures. We discuss a resurgence of a trio that many wrote off years ago. Alana r...

Off the Cuff - Extreme parenting: which camp are you in?

November 12, 2021 19:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: We discuss the new TV show Parental Guidance - it’s kinda like MAFS for parenting. Alana shares more on the different styles that she...

Off the Cuff - School’s back - or is it?

November 04, 2021 19:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: Here in NSW, restrictions have eased and kids recently headed back to school - and then some of them came home. We wonder, is this ne...

Off the Cuff - It’s still hot in here: Glasgow climate summit explainer

October 30, 2021 02:22 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: We talk about what’s happening at the Glasgow climate summit and explain some of the terms you’ll be seeing in the media right now. W...

Off the Cuff - Pipe down, little lady! The women not keeping men’s secrets

October 23, 2021 05:07 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: We talk about the women who are making the news this week for not being quiet and keeping men’s secrets. We start with Phoebe Burgess...

S7 Ep 8 - Post-lockdown trends: fashion, beauty and homewares, oh my!

October 13, 2021 06:05 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

In episode 7 we talked about our wish to travel again soon, but what else has COVID changed in our day-to-day? From Zoom face to day pyjamas and home makeover trends, we all live, work and shop differently to how we did in 2019. We discuss the good and the bad when it comes to post COVID trends and we chat to stylist Natalie Baker from Charlestown Square about what we can expect to wear as the nation emerges slowly from lockdown. Links: Zoom Face explained  Sky Up airlines flag shoes For...

Off the Cuff - Thanks America but we don't need saving!

October 08, 2021 19:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: We round up the week's vax stats and have some mixed thoughts on our forthcoming 'freedom day'. We also chat about the Facebook whist...

Off The Cuff - Gladys: Did she jump or was she pushed?

October 02, 2021 19:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: Our state premier resigned and we’re not happy. We take a look at the fall-out, the timing and discuss who may replace her. Internati...

S7 Ep 7 - Where to in 2022?

September 28, 2021 23:26 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Remember travel? Well, we’re hopeful it’s making a comeback! In this episode Alana and I talk about the new Aussie travel rules, where we hope to fly to next and future travel trends. Alana also chats to travel industry expert, Julia van Huisstede, for her insights. Links: Guardian article on new Aussie travel rules  Travel industry experts weigh-in on post-COVID trends  Europe Hot Vax Summer an expat perspective  Thank you to our special guest Julia van Huisstede of iTalk travel The Ju...

Off the Cuff - So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, Merkel

September 25, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: It's been an eventful week: protests, earthquakes and now Melbourne is set to become the world's most locked down city. Laura explain...

S7 eEp 6 - Why women are angry: our right to rage

September 22, 2021 02:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

You only have to switch on the news for five minutes to realise that there are a lot of things making women angry right now. From abortion rights being erased in the US, to rising rates of domestic violence and inequality thanks to COVID. Not only is there a lot to make us angry - there is also an expectation we won’t express our anger as no one likes a ‘hysterical woman’. We interview The Daily Aus journalist Billi FitzSimons for her views on women's anger and why we have to express it. Tha...

S7 Ep 6 - Why women are angry: our right to rage

September 22, 2021 02:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

You only have to switch on the news for five minutes to realise that there are a lot of things making women angry right now. From abortion rights being erased in the US, to rising rates of domestic violence and inequality thanks to COVID. Not only is there a lot to make us angry - there is also an expectation we won’t express our anger as no one likes a ‘hysterical woman’. We interview The Daily Aus journalist Billi FitzSimons for her views on women's anger and why we have to express it. Th...

Off The Cuff - A right Royal struggle

September 17, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: Harry and Meghan are back in the news again giving themselves a pat on the back and talking about their ‘struggle’. We talk about wha...

S7 Ep 5 - Kids, COVID and coping strategies

September 16, 2021 06:09 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Australia is vaccinating the nation! In some states, kids aged 12-15 are getting their jabs. So what do we know about kids, COVID-19 and the vaccines? We discuss some of the studies that are taking place around the world. We ask Dr Rob Grenfell of CSIRO if we’ll need booster shots early next year. He also outlines the latest info on vaccines for kids under 12. Links: COVID-19 and Kids: What you need to know Children and the delta variant  A mental health pandemic National Centre for Imm...

Off the Cuff - Freedom Day: Gladys’s legacy?

September 11, 2021 06:59 - 23 minutes - 22 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: NSW has a roadmap out of lockdown for double vaxxed citizens and we are excited - but not everyone feels the same. We chat about whet...

Off the Cuff - Havana ooh na - no way!

September 03, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: Our state of NSW has hit vaccination records over the past few days. Go team! Laura explains why some people are opting for quirky CO...

Off the Cuff - Aussies: are we a weird mob?

August 27, 2021 20:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: Australia has come under harsh criticism this week for our lockdowns and management of the COVID-19 Delta variant. So have we got it ...

Off the Cuff - Homeschooling hero hacks

August 20, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: We’ve had a massive week: work, homeschooling and doom-scrolling the latest pandemic details online. So we share what we’re using to ...

Off the Cuff - Constant bad news: why a journalist quit

August 13, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: How are you dealing with the constant bad news cycle? Imagine not being able to look away for even a few hours. Alana and Laura chat ...

Off the Cuff - lockdown distraction special: Crochet and hot men in kilts

August 06, 2021 20:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: Alana is still off sick so Laura is joined by Marissa Roberts of the Simpler Business Podcast for an ‘off the cuff’ chat. With over f...

S7 Ep 4 - We love science! Vax chat with Dr Norman Swan

August 03, 2021 21:03 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

Laura and guest host Marissa Roberts chat about the history of the anti vax movement, the difference between being anti-vax and vaccine hesitant,  and why science and vaccines are the only way we are going to get the hell back to normal post COVID. Laura chats to Scottish Australian physician and multi-award winning broadcaster, Dr Norman Swan for his no-nonsense view on the whole shebang. Links: History of Anti vax Byron Bay - capital of the anti vax movement Grab your copy of "So you t...

Off The Cuff - The Dean Boxall fan club

July 30, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: This week, we’re talking about all the different reactions from around the world to an Aussie super coach’s gold medal win. We discus...

Off The Cuff - the Dean Boxall fan club

July 30, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: This week, we’re talking about all the different reactions from around the world to an Aussie super coach’s gold medal win. We discuss...

S7 Ep 3 - The roaring 20s? What will our sex lives look like post-pandemic?

July 27, 2021 20:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

Has the pandemic made us more sexually cautious than ever before or will it send us looking for better, bolder and more interesting sex than ever before?! Laura and Alana chat about some recent research carried out by Cosmopolitan US in partnership with the Kinsey Institute that sets about answering just that, and Laura chats to intimacy coach Cindra Banks about the importance of pleasure.   Find out about Cindra Banks and Conscious Couples here and please follow Cindra on Instagram.  Than...

Off the Cuff - Are we losing our religion?

July 23, 2021 20:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

You have probably noticed that we LOVE a good old chat about the news, pop culture, what’s happening in our own worlds and how we feel about it all. In this weekly mini series that we’re calling, Off The Cuff, we bring you the top bits of news and life learnings that have caught our attention. Some good, some bad, some downright emotional. Enjoy! This week: We discuss how the rampant COVID-19 Delta strain has been called a national emergency and why radio shock jock Kyle Sandilands might ...

S7 Ep 2- Cancel culture: a force for good or mob mentality?

July 20, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

The term ‘cancel culture’ is frequently bandied around by the media - but do we even know what it means? We discuss its origins, whether or not it can be a force for good, or if it’s just online mob mentality. We ask pop culture podcasting sisters Amy and Sophie Taeuber of Outspoken for their views and whether they think cancel culture is here to stay. Thank you to our special guests Amy and Sophie Taeuber of the Outspoken podcast. Listen to Outspoken here or follow along on Instagram  Lin...

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