The Thinkergirls Pod Channel

On EP 50: of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia catch up with another inspiring woman journalist / speaker / media trainer Talitha Cummins. 5:50 - Where Talitha started her journalism career 8:11 - Talitha recalls her first job as a total introvert and how that felt to realise she was anxious 9:30 - The surreal anxious feeling where you go our of body in anxiety 12:12 - Is there a point where the anxiety made Talitha reconsider her career of choice? 13:30 - Talitha gets real about coming to rely on alcohol and where it all began 21:00 - Why is there such a big issue with chicks and binge drinking? 26:16 - Taltha’s Channel 7 exit 28:46 - How becoming a Mum changed her for the better Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway - BOOK Hello Sunday Morning More from The Thinkergirls:Email us – hello@thinkergirl.com.auFacebook – https://www.facebook.com

On EP 49: of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia have their weekly catch up and ask - getting shyer as you get older & whether there’s any point dating if you know you don’t want a BF?5:04 - The girls noticed the very moment where Stace seemed ‘shyer’ than ever! 6:44 - Stace shares why she thinks she’s become more shy over the last 6 months 9:49 - The role Ben played in Stace realising who she really, truly was 12:32 - Being able to embody both an introvert and an extrovert all at once 16:10 - Is Kristie getting louder now she’s single? LOL. Seriously though 18:38 - Kristie realises she’s actually getting more okay with being on her own 21:42 - When you realise you don’t want a boyfriend. Should you still be dating? 23:47 - Is it ‘false advertising?’ when you know deep down that you’re not ready 24:08 - Everybody dates for different reasons 26:09 - Write a

On EP 48: of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia 3:59 - Why cheating can be an action to signify a toxic relationship, but is always so quickly despised 5:59 - Kendra Wilkinson’s relationship breakdown and online post about it 8:39 - When Kendra went live on Instagram in the middle of a breakdown and how uncomfortable it was to watch 12:02 - Bethany Frankel doing a similar thing streaming live when she was distraught at finding her dog had died 16:27 - Sam Frost sharing her struggles with trolls / mental health and how it felt like she was sharing IN the moment instead of in hindsight 19:30 - Do Stace and Kristie regret sharing anything / too much on air? 24:16 - Megan Markle’s Dad not going to the Royal Wedding this weekend - play by play of what’s gone down 27:12 - The staged photos of Thomas Markle and why they’re so so bad 29:26 - Why we feel sorry for Mega

On EP 47: of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia have their weekly catch up and chat about ex f*ck bodies liking pics on Insta of your current BF and passionate people being happier people. Janet Rice tell us…why should we give a shit about the budget? (5:22) How long have people been taxed for tampons? (6:50) But why do tampons fall under that ‘luxury tax?’ (7:50) Labour is saying they’ll support the tax being abolished, but why haven’t they done it in the past when they could have (9:06) What’s the deeper message that the tampon tax is sending to our society? (10:07) Practically, is it about events like the budget where the money made from the tampon tax can be made up elsewhere? (12:15) If you’re hearing this an you’re outraged, what can you actually DO to make a difference and have your voice heard? (15:40) Why is there a disconnect with young people being outra

On EP 46: of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia have their weekly catch up and chat about ex f*ck bodies liking pics on Insta of your current BF and passionate people being happier people. Stace shares that she feels a warmth 'spread through her body' when guy's she's slept with like pics of her fiancé. LOL (3:41) Stace being newly single sleeping with a dude that she knew would never be her BF, but still played a big part in her story (3:57) It's not just the one guy though, there's MULTIPLE past f*ck buddies of Stace's that like her posts of her and Ben (7:50) Still expecting to be treated with respect when it's clearly casual / just sex (9:20) Being honest even in casual relationships (14:41) Kristie shares how this year has forced her to ask herself what she's passionate about (16:44) Kristie has been inspired by her new must friends and how pass

On EP 45: of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia open up the lines and get Councillor Christine Forster’s advice for Jason TG Posse member Jason asks The Thinkergirls & Christine - “how do I come out to new work colleagues?” when he’s been out and proud already for 15 years (2:24) Christine shares whether she can relate or not and her own coming out story with to her kids (4:39) Once you’re out to one or two of his colleague’s a weight will lift off his shoulders instead of having to speak to every single one of them (5:36) wolf whistling - do you like it or loathe it? (6:04) does Christine ever feel like she has to tell people she’s gay when she meets them? (8:53) do gay and lesbian people feel more comfy with PDA’s now we have marriage equality?(11:41) More from The Thinkergirls:Email us – hello@thinkergirl.com.auFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/thinkergirlsInstagram –&nb

On EP 44: 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 pop culture world that interests them & this week it's a V special edition - a run down of this year's Met Gala looks. This year's Met Gala theme (1:58) Amal Clooney's pants / dress look (3:09) Anna Wintour's look (4:49) Kate Bosworth's virgin bride outfit that Stace was all over (5:14) Kim Kardashian's gold dress - boring AF? (6:12) Frances McDormand being a boss bitch (7:56) when SJP is life (9:44) Blake Lively is Kristie's pick (12:09) Kendal Jenner needs to pull it together (15:01) Are Jarred Leto + Lana Del Ray actually dating now? (16:11) hands down to Rhi Rhi (18:50) Kate Moss lost her relevance? (20:05) when the entire event is just getting your photo taken (23:46) More from The Thinkergirls:Email us – hello@thinkergirl.com.auFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/thinkergirlsInstagram –

On EP 43: 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 chat with another inspiring woman City of Sydney Councillor Christine Forster. Where The Thinkergirls first met Christine...and why they were wearing sequins (4:11) the thing you don't expect from Mardi Gras (6:35) The first time Christine realised she may be gay (9:02) Christine on religion and her upbringing in a Catholic family (12:28) Christine at the Mardi Gars after party yaaaas queen (20:18) will Australia ever vote against the republic?(21:45) how Christine felt ahead of the marriage equality vote (26:36) how does Christine feel representing the Liberal party when their core values for years didn't support marriage equality (28:39) Christine answers - how can you not be angry at your brother? (29:26) Christine's recent wedding to her long term partner and what Tony had to say about it (33:00)More from The Thinkergirls:Email us

On EP 42: 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 evolving relationship with religion and the 5 stages of a relationship. Kristie's relationship with her Grandma and going to Church with her (4:17) and why she decided to go when a few years ago she wouldn't have (6:07) being brought up Catholic and rebelling against that in your 20's (7:21) what is it that people get from religion? (9:36) picking and choosing the good parts of religion and leaving the rest behind (13:43) There are 5 stages of relationships, which one are you in?(17:38) Stage 1 - courtship (19:34) Stage 2 - Differentiation (23:46) Stace and Ben going through tough stuff early on in their relationship (27:21) and how that can build an incredibly solid foundation for your relationship (29:09) why Stace struggles with accepting and receiving support (30:35)Georgi

On EP 41: 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 wants to talk about whether Megan Markle has put Prince Harry on a wed-shred and Kristie wants to discuss the Bachelor in Paradise Finale + why relationships that don't end in a proposal are seen as a failure. Um wtf is up with BBQ sauce? (4:10) are men there more groomzilla's these days? (5:40) what is a 'wed shred?' (6:10) Is Stace doing anything to prepare for her wedding day? (8:50) why do you think men are more open to being involved in weddings / their appearance (10:22 ) How differently society views breakups versus divorces (15:12) Because Grant didn't propose to Ally on Bach in Paradise - the relationship was less (19:16) thoughts on the new Bachelorette Ally (21:15) Kristie for the next Bachelorette? LOL. For realz though

On EP 40: of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia open up the lines and get former world number 4 tennis champ Jelena Dokic to help #TGPosse member Sarah figure out how to build up her self confidence Jelena shares her own struggles with self worth and self confidence (2:48) Talking to a psychologist really helps to get things out (3:09) Stace shares how 'just telling yourself you're worth' isn't possible for some people (4:20) The mental health care plan and how to go about getting one for financial support when you see a therapist (8:45) How journalling has changed Kristie's life (12:45) how your self confidence can come and go so don't be too afraid if it changes from day to day (16:15) If you want more info on how to apply for a mental health plan to assist financially with therapy sessions, read HERE for The Thinkergirl's Guide to starting therapy If you missed yeste

On EP 39: 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 chat with another inspiring woman former world number 4 tennis champ / bestselling author / commentator Jelena Dokic.  What's the most common question Jelena's been asked since releasing the book? (4:50) Is there part of Jelena that has to go out of body to protect herself from the full on real life abuse from her past? (6:12) Was there a moment where Jelena knew things 'shifted'? (8:20) Trying to reconcile her relationship with her Dad. Does Jelena accept him as a person to move on? (11:55) Jelena opens up about her long term partner, an element of her life that we never really saw in the headlines (13:16) How Jelena regained her sense of confidence and self worth (17:43) Did Jelena ever resent tennis because of her father's abuse? (21:02) Where to now for Jelena? Where does she see he

On EP 38: 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 serious our addiction to our phones is and how confronting it is when you like someone and they don't feel the same way back.Is Kristie nailing Bumble? (3:01) Shares a recent date she went on and how important it is to be impressed by someone (6:24)How cofronting to like someone and they don't like you back (12:13) Ever wondered how much time you spend on your phone over your lifetime? It's SCARY (22:01)Stace has realised she's been more critical of people on social media as a distraction from feeling shit about herself (26:55) Stace's family history of addiction and realising how it's playing out in her life (29:10) Things you can do to help your own phone addiction and regain power over it (31:45)The article Stace was referring to about phone addiction read it HERE More from The Thinkergirls:E

On EP 37: 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 pop culture world and ask why we’re so obsessed with the Royal Family + the tragedy of Avicii’s death. Which is the best celeb friendship ever? (2:05) and why are we so obsessed with a baby’s weight when it’s born? (4:10) Your second baby is much easier to have than your first. Kate had a FIVE hour labour?! (6:05) there were HOW many people present at the birth? 13:11 - why are we so obsessed with the Royal Family? (7:01) what you think when you first heard the news of Avicii’s death? (17:48)the idea his death is a ‘waste’ (19:17) the human need for connection (22:10) is there pressure on famous people from society to live out your passion? (25:48) If you or someone you know is struggling, call Lifelife at any time on 13 11 14 More from The Thinkergirls:Email us – hello@thinkergirl.com.auFacebook – ht

On EP 36: 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 incredible woman – Michele Chevalley Hedge to answer TG Posse Member Hayley's question about fibroids and WTF she had never heard of them till she was diagnosed!Hayley has been diagnosed with fibriods and has been told it will affect her chances of falling pregnant (00:59). Fibroids can be an estrogen dominant condition, so we need to reduce inflammation and clean out our liver (03:10). We need to find a balance between traditional treatment as prescribed by our GP and non-traditional treatment through diet and lifestyle (07:15).Books mentioned by Michele: Michele Chevalley Hedge 'The Healthy Hormone Diet' and Dr David Perlmutter 'Grain Brain'More from The Thinkergirls:Email us – hello@thinkergirl.com.auFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/thinkergirlsInstagram – https://instagram.com/thethinkergirlsAll Podcasts – http://bit.ly/2wviSir &

On EP 35: of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia are joined by another inspiring woman, nutritionist + writer Michele Chevalley Hedge to talk about food and it’s affect on our hormones. Firstly, what are 3 traits of a generally ‘healthy’ person? because it’s more about an overall lifestyle? (6:01) the amount of hidden sugar in food + the trick you can use to determine how many teaspoons of sugar are in what you eat (11:50) the link between blood sugar levels yo-yoing up and down and what that’s actually doing to our bodies internally (15:02) sugar effects more than just our waistlines. The link between sugar and chronic illnesses like PCOS and fertility issues (16:15 ) our sex hormones like oestrogen + progesterone are effected by our intense lifestyle + how food / nourishment can help rebalance our hormones (19:20) how Michele’s healthy hormone diet has dramatically improved Stace’s pain levels arou

On EP 34: 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 supporting a friend as they lose a loved one and why we’re not taught to receive.The way we all get SO fearful around death (5:33) Kristie shares her Nan dying incredibly slowly and the desperate clinging to anything positive (8:13) being a voice of reality for a friend as they lose someone (9:22) making someone dying about ourselves and our own fears (11:57) redefining what a ’silver lining’ is to us (19:10) we see ‘good’ people as givers, but we’re never taught to receive (21:33) Stace feeling paralysed when picking up her engagement ring because she didn’t think she deserved it (27:00) finally finding what you’re been looking for & the reality of receiving is work in itself (29:24) Brene Brown and her work on attaching judgement to receiving (29:54) Stace realises she wasn’t giving and receiving to herself, so in

On the BONUS EP of 'TG Froths' on The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer (creators of some of the most successful female podcasts in the country) discuss shit they're loving' RN so you can get right up in there too. It's basically a book club but just no pressure to smash the book by the end of the week, plus their fave telly shows and music to boot!STACEY FROTHS...Reading:The Universe Has Your Back - Gabby Bernstein ‘The Wisdom of Sundays’ - Oprah Try Hard - Em RuscianoWatching:Mad Men (an episode a night. You can’t smash 10 in a row. That shit is heavy)Listening to:Kylie Minogue’s new album ‘Golden’ because Stace is OB-sessed KRISTIE FROTHS...Reading: Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts Watching: The Crown Season 2 Listening To: Leon Bridges Michael Kiwanuka   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On EP 33: 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. Kristie dissects the Khloe Kardashian / Tristan Thompson cheating story & Stace shares what Beyonce has to do with Julia Gillard. Kristie (tries) to break down the facts about the Khloe Kardashian & Tristan Thompson cheating scandal (3:14) Um. What is Kris Jenner’s maiden name? (4:33) The footage of Tristan cheating on Khloe & when it was shot and released (4:48) Tristan leaving his last pregnant partner to start acting Khloe & her reaction to the scandal (8:40) Kim Kardashian posting to distract from the scandal? (11:20) Beyonce practicing what she preaches when it comes to feminism (14:22) What does Julia Gillard have to do with Beyonce? (17:07) Tall Poppy syndrome and how rife it is in Australia (19:44) Why Beyonce’s Coachella performance meant more to chicks (24:30) Article Daily Te

On EP 32: 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 – news journalist and past Bachelorette Georgia Love to get her advice for #TGPosse member Kara about how not to lose yourself in a relationship.Kara never feels like she’s seen as her own individual person, but always seen in a relationship (1:31) so to help out Georgia shares her own struggles with this & in particular how her partner Lee has struggled as being seen as ‘Geogria’s boyfriend’ & how to break out of that (2:06) Georgia suggests coming to the realisation that you don’t have to do everything together! Having different interests is really healthy! (3:16) Talking to the people in you so they know you’re wanting to do stuff on your own too not just with your partner (5:22) get your friends to hold you accountable and if you’re stuck int the relationship bubble, tell them to pull you up (6:02) Just make s