The Thinkergirls Pod Channel

On EP 31: 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 chickadee news journalist / past Bachelorette Georgia Love. Georgia and Kristie growing up in the same suburb (3:26) Does Georgia identify herself as a performer? (5:32) Georgia gets honest about The Bachelorette hindering her TV career (7:47) How did Georgia get back into news post Bachie? And how hard it was to transition after the show? (15:28) How much to share and not share online of her and Lee’s relationship (19:01) Loosing a parent as a new relationship is beginning and the challenge of leaning in (24:08 ) Totally missing out on the ‘honeymoon period’ of her relationship with Lee (28:28) OLDIE EP ft Georgia Love from back in the day. Listen HEREMore from The Thinkergirls:Email us – hello@thinkergirl.com.auFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/thinkergirlsInstagram – https://instagram.com

On EP 30: 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 term ‘missus’ and having more friends when you’re single. Stace shares a secret…her fiancé Ben referred to her as ‘my missus’ and she LIKED it! (2:30) When it would normally gross Stace out, why has her feeling changed towards the word? Stace & Kristie dissect (6:08) Are you a Miss/Ms/Mrs and what's the difference? (7:42) The term 'missus' is always used with a negative connotation (13:14) Kristie feels like she's incredibly loved up with her friends since being single (15:48) Kristie feels emo and so grateful to be in a place where her bestie’s are also single & living in the same area (18:30) Why is it that these friendships have gone deeper? Kristie asks herself is it more available time? Or is it because you’re willing to be seen as an individual (20:10) Kristie is mega excited to be a new

On EP 29: 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 shares the controversial online post by poet Janne Robinson that calls for women to stop getting plastic surgery + Kristie tells us why the movie ‘Love Simon’ is so important. Stace reads out the controversial post in full (3:01) Kristie’s been saying she’s wanted a boob job for years, but does she still feel that way after doing a heap of self-work? (5:31) Writer Liz Gilbert’s post defending the choice of women to change their bodies if they want to (8:24) When we make choices about what looks ‘good’ do we really? Or is it commercial media’s message jammed down our throats? (11:56) Why do people always turn on women so savagely for having an opinion that’s different to the masses? (14:19) Kristie explains the movie ’Love Simon’ in case you don’t know anything about it (19:39) the movie was incre

On EP 28: 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 chickadee feminist folk-pop singer songwriter & activist Lucy Peach on the power of the period. Lucy shares how she became so fascinated and inspired by the menstrual cycle (3:46) we look at the female menstrual cycle as an inconvenience when it’s so much more powerful than that (6:21) Lucy breaks down the menstrual cycle broken down into the seasons & why it’s important to know where you’re at (7:30) Kristie only starting to get a handle on her cycle having only just come off the pill (9:30) The winter phase of your cycle (12:01) understanding the spring/power phase of your cycle (16:20) when does a woman actually ovulate? (18:50) are so many women not understanding their cycle because of the contraceptive pill? (20:50) the final quarter of the menstrual cycle - the summer phase (22:58) why women need to stop

On EP 27: 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 female orgasms during one night stands and whether people with sisters are happier. Kristie realises she didn’t really understand how her own pleasure works in a one-night-stand set up (3:53) and wants to know whether there is ANY focus around a chick’s orgasm in a one night stand. And if not…why not? (5:01) Casual sex is often so highly focused around the male’s orgasm (8:16) Are dude’s not asking chicks about their climax because it makes them vulnerable and that they don’t know? (8:58) women not knowing what they ‘want’ in the bedroom because they’re never asked but also never ask themselves (11:40)Kristie realises her idea of one night stand sex is a bit skewed in expecting to climax every time (13:24) and the advice about one night stands Stace wishes someone has given her back in the day (15:20) Stace feels like s

On EP 26: 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 shares the biggest celeb breakup of 2018 (she's calling it early) and Kristie is excited AF for Bachelor In Paradise for one reason...a bixsexual contestant!Stace shatters the universe & people's idea of love and reveals that Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewing Tatum have split (2:42) and Stace asks - why are we all feeling so devo about this? (4:48) the post breakup bubble - when you're officially broken up but still partly in denial about the reality of the relationship (8:16) are we so invested in celeb couples because of social media allows us to know them more intimately or is it because we're lazy & just want relationships to 'work (17:33) a new / unv place in society where we're looking at relationships differently & realising they don't have to last forever (18:12) Bachelor in Paradise Aus

On EP 25: 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 – founder & CEO of StyleRunner Julie Stevanja and get her advice for #TGPosse member Natalie on finding work life balance #RELATABLEJulie explains the importance of getting out of the house and finding a co-working space or a cafe to increase productivity (3:44) create a routine for yourself everyday where you're waking up / eating / going to bed at the same time every day (4:19) Letting go of things at night & how Julie does it to get to sleep. (5:45) Changing your life from being a nightgowl to getting up earlier & being disciplined with it (6:04) What is Julie's morning routine? (7:57) Having a partner on board with your vision with your discipline / sense of routine. Aligned on your sense of routine at home (8:24)Julie on burn out and why it's important to stay on top of it and tak

On EP 24: 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 chickadee CEO & co-founder of StyleRunner Julie StevanjaStace & Kristie don't throw the word 'inspire' around loosely & delve into why they find Julie to be exactly that (5:01) how do you learn to manage a team when you've never done it before? Julie explains (5:52) the ability to create your own course in a way via online resources (7:28) biggest hurdle Julie had to overcome when setting up StyleRunner (9:20) how does Julie go about tough conversations both in a personal and professional sense? (10:33) the sacrifices that you make setting up your business in the early stages. Is this the only way to do it? (12:19) the biggest misconception people have about running your own business from what we see online (15:05) the one thing Julie would change is she went back and did it all again (16:30)The DOVE theory - what

On EP 23: 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 unveils the news that Barbara Streisand cloned her dog Samantha (…wtf?!) and Kristie discusses the “villains” on MAFS.Stace breaks the story that you can clone dogs and Barbara Streisand has done it after the death of her dog Samantha (02:42). There are two different types of clones (05:50). Cloning your dog costs a lot of cashish (07:40). The history of cloning all began in South Korea (09:00). The grief of losing a dog is the same as a child, Stace shares her grief after the death of her dog Charlotte (10:44). Kristie questions the morality and legality of cloning (12:06). Imagine the clone version of Kristie! (13:39) Stace isn’t a fan of MAFS (14:41). The Dean/Tracey/Divina recap (15:59). Divina has been cyber bullied outside of the show (18:20). Why are the villains on reality TV always women, and why

On EP 22: 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 co-founder of Endo Active Syl Freedman.Syl shares ‪her story & how she found out she had endometriosis (3:50) why Syl suffered a range of symptoms but never vocalised the amount of pain she was in daily (5:41) the diagnosis & why it’s so confusing (8:37) why is endo is misunderstood as only a disease that effects fertility (10:19) Stace discovering endometriosis symptoms (15:12) what you can do to help someone you know with endo (21:12) ‬Original Endo Hour ShowTo find out more about the awesome work Endo Active are doing check them out on Facebook HEREMore from The Thinkergirls:Email us - hello@thinkergirl.com.auFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thinkergirlsInstagram - https://instagram.com/thethinkergirlsAll Podcasts - http://bit.ly/2wviSir  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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

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 happe

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 con

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: Eri

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

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 o

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

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). More from The Thinkergirls:Email us - hello@thinkergirl.com.auFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thinkergirlsInstagram - https://instagram.com/thethinkergirlsAll Podcasts - http://bit.ly/2wviSir  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Tr

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