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The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastThe TV Shows That Carried Us Through 2025 - Our Top TV Picks of the YearIn this episode, I’m joined by my fellow talented TV watcher buddy Mandy Newman and we share our top TV shows of 2025. But apart from sharing our top watches with you, we also get a little deep (and honest) and share why TV mattered for us in 2025. We talk about why certain shows landed so deeply this year, what they say about the season of life we’re in, and how television can sometimes meet us exactly where we are. From stories of grief and reinvention to humour, relationships, faith, power, and identity, this conversation explores how g...
2026-01-0146 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastTV Talk: Ranson Canyon, Unforgotten, The Empress & The KardashiansIn this episode of The Grown Up Girls Report podcast, host Alex Merton-McCann is joined by fellow TV lover Mandy Newman in a lively discussion about various TV shows through the eyes of middle-aged women. These include Ransom Canyon, The Empress, Unforgotten, Sullivans Crossing & The Kardashians. They explore themes of female empowerment, character development and the nuances of popular entertainment. The conversation also touches on the cultural impact of shows like The Kardashians, highlighting the complexities of modern storytelling and audience engagement.TakeawaysThere's been a lot of television watched since the last...
2025-06-1035 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastTravel:Everything You Need To Know To Have The Best Holiday in Bali In this conversation, Alex Merton-McCann shares insights and tips for travelling to Bali. She discusses the best times to visit, the best places to stay, highlights popular destinations, and offers advice on avoiding common travel issues like Bali Belly. The conversation emphasizes the importance of creating shared memories during family holidays and showcases the diverse experiences Bali has to offer.Key TakeawaysBali's dry season runs from April to October.Nusa Dua is ideal for a relaxing family holiday.Waterbom is a must-visit water park in Kuta.The wet season can still offer great w...
2025-06-0636 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastWe're Back Baby! Hello Again!! The Grown-Up Girls Report Returns!!In this episode of The Grown Up Girls Report, host Alex Merton-McCann explains where she has been for the last three years! She shares her personal journey through menopause and the challenges she has faced over the past three years. She discusses the gradual onset of menopausal symptoms such as sleep disturbances, brain fog, and low mood, and how these affected her daily life and confidence. TakeawaysMenopause can be a gradual and challenging journey.Recognizing symptoms like sleep issues and mood changes is crucial.Support from friends and family can make a s...
2025-04-0110 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason'It just has to be Sorrow and Bliss!' When I asked The Grown-Up Girls BookClub OG star Jules (Julie Collard) what book she thought we just had to do for bookclub, she didn't even need a minute to think. Sorrow and Bliss by Aussie author Meg Mason had her vote!So, my friends, in this episode Jules and I take a particularly deep dive into this great book.Sorrow and Bliss is Meg Mason's 3rd book and was released in September 2020. The book is best described as a series of vignettes written by 40 year old Martha in the aftermath...
2021-11-0650 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason'It just has to be Sorrow and Bliss!' When I asked The Grown-Up Girls BookClub OG star Jules (Julie Collard) what book she thought we just had to do for bookclub, she didn't even need a minute to think. Sorrow and Bliss by Aussie author Meg Mason had her vote!
So, my friends, in this episode Jules and I take a particularly deep dive into this great book.Sorrow and Bliss is Meg Mason's 3rd book and was released in September 2020. The book is best described as a series of vignettes written by 40 year old Martha in the aftermath...
2021-11-0650 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastTV Talk - The Bold Type'The Bold Type' has been a favourite binge watch for many this year, so of course it had to be properly workshopped! In this episode, I am joined by Mandy Newman to talk about this show that brought us both joy - Marie Kondo would be proud! An American TV series that is available for binge watching on Stan here in Australia, The Bold Type focuses on the lives of three millennial women, portrayed by Katie_Stevens, Australian Aisha Dee and Meghann Fahy, all of whom are employed at a fictional global publication called Scarlet in New York City. It...
2021-10-1433 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastTV Talk - The Bold Type'The Bold Type' has been a favourite binge watch for many this year, so of course it had to be properly workshopped! In this episode, I am joined by Mandy Newman to talk about this show that brought us both joy - Marie Kondo would be proud!
An American TV series that is available for binge watching on Stan here in Australia, The Bold Type focuses on the lives of three millennial women, portrayed by Katie_Stevens, Australian Aisha Dee and Meghann Fahy, all of whom are employed at a fictional global publication called Scarlet in New York City.
It...
2021-10-1433 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - Daughter of A River Country by Dianne O'BrienIn this episode, I chat wth author Dianne O'Brien about her memoir, Daughter of A River Country. It was such a pleasure and honour to speak with Aunty Di. She is a truly inspiring lady who has demonstrated the most extraordinary ability to both love and forgive. You can buy the book here.Visit our website for more information. Thanks for listening Alex xWant more from The Grown-Up Girls Report? Follow along and join the conversation:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrownupgirlsreport/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegrownupgirlsreport/ TikTok...
2021-09-1835 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - Daughter of A River Country by Dianne O'BrienIn this episode, I chat wth author Dianne O'Brien about her memoir, Daughter of A River Country. It was such a pleasure and honour to speak with Aunty Di. She is a truly inspiring lady who has demonstrated the most extraordinary ability to both love and forgive.
You can buy the book here.
Visit our website for more information.
Thanks for listening Alex x
2021-09-1835 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBeautyChat -The Best LockDown Beauty HacksI don't know about you but 8 weeks into lockdown and I have a few beauty concerns. Most importantly, my roots and my eyebrows. In this episode, I run you through my favourite hacks that have helped me manage thes quite troubling situations - until professional help becomes available!! For all the details about the products discussed, please visit our website here. Thanks for listening! Alex xxWant more from The Grown-Up Girls Report? Follow along and join the conversation:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrownupgirlsreport/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegrownupgirlsreport/
2021-08-2716 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBeautyChat -The Best LockDown Beauty HacksI don't know about you but 8 weeks into lockdown and I have a few beauty concerns. Most importantly, my roots and my eyebrows. In this episode, I run you through my favourite hacks that have helped me manage thes quite troubling situations - until professional help becomes available!! For all the details about the products discussed, please visit our website here. Thanks for listening! Alex xx
2021-08-2716 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastTV Talk - Virgin River Season 3Mandy Newman and I are back in your ears to talk TV - one of our favourite hobbies and skills - yes, let's claim it! And in this episode, we talk Virgin River Season 3. Mandy and I had both been counting the days till this season of this idyllic TV show dropped. And while we were both so delighted to have something to watch during lockdown here in Sydney, we dissect this season - warts and all. And amongst the chat, we also talk about Mandy's latest song If I Don't, Why Do You? It's awesome, by the way. We...
2021-08-1332 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBeauty Chat - The Beauty Dupes You Need To Know About NowI'm such a fan of saving a dollar or 2 when I can but I hate compromising on quality. So, in this episode, makeup artist, and good friend of the show Susan Napper runs us through her favourite budget alternatives to some of the cult beauty products many of us are obsessed with aka dupes. Check out the show notes here for Susan's full list of must have beauty dupes. Happy listening! Alex xx
2021-08-0533 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastTV Chat - Sex LifeWelcome to the first official edition of The Grown-Up Gils Report TV Chat. With lockdown life a seemingly permanent part of our new normal, a regular TV Chat seems essential! In this episode, I am joined my kindred spirit and fellow talented TV viewer, Mandy Newman, to discuss SexLife - Netflix's latest show. Mandy and I have VERY different views of this worldwide phenomena. And we'd love to hear yours too. So, join us on the socials for the chat. Alex xx
2021-07-2028 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastOverwhelm: Apology & UpdateIt's been two months since I've released a podcast episode so a big thank you to everyone for their patience! In this episode, I share with you what I've been doing and what I've learnt about being overwhelmed! Please note - the planned book club schedule will continue - just with a different timetable! Check out social media for updates over the next few days!! Lots of love everyone! Alex xx
2021-07-0222 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastHow To be A Top Shelf Digital ParentIn this episode, I share with you details of my other life as McAfee's Cybermum here in Australia and my top tips for how to ramp up your digital parenting game. I have been McAfee's Cybermum here in Australia where my main job is to help parents need to understand the online world. So, in this episode, I share with you my top tips that will help you master your digital parenting game. Check out the website here for more details! Thanks for listening Alex x
2021-04-2027 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - Tea & Honesty with Jules SebastianIn this episode I chat with Jules Sebastian about her first book Tea & Honesty. This book was such a joy to read - I even noticed that I started exclaiming out loud as I was reading it - regularly piping up with 'Absolutely' or 'Yes! Yes'. I very much felt that Jules and I were singing from the same songbook. In fact, I think she had me with her opening quote 'Life is like a cup of tea. It's all about how you make it.'
After discussing our favourite teas and Jules' honest confession that she isn't an Early...
2021-04-1346 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBeautyChat - How To Find The Right FoundationFinding the right foundation is often described as a life-long pursuit! Well, in this episode, Beauty Concierge and Makeup Artist Susan Napper gives us the lowdown on how to nail this! Susan shares all her knowhow in the area of complexion products - it's not just known as foundation anymore ladies - and her top tips on how to find the perfect foundation for your skin.
Susan explains all the options we have for foundation and shares her top tips on how to both find and apply them. She also provides her recommendations on her favourite tried & tested products. Check...
2021-04-0739 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - Rodham by Curtis SittenfeldI've been so looking forward to reading Curtis Sittenfeld's book Rodham for our book club. And it's finally happened. I'm joined by my clever author and song writer friend Mandy Newman to discuss this truly unique read.
Rodham is a work of fiction that speculates what Hilary could have done if she had not married Bill. What would she have been able to achieve without Bill in her life? It's a blend of political biography and popular fiction. Curtis is clearly a Hilary fan girl.
Both Mandy and I wonder if perhaps this book is in fact how Hilary's fans...
2021-03-3134 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastEnough Is Enough - Why Australian Women Are Fed UpThis week on the podcast, I chat with my dear friend Mandy Newman about why Australian women are uniting in collective voice about sexual assault and violence. We also talk about Mandy's first song release - One of Those Guys - and how she must have had a crystal ball! Here are the highlights:
- Mandy tells us about her experience protesting in the March For Justice and we share the story of the organiser Janine Hendry who was concerned about the lack of positive male role models for her 16 year old son.
- We share our thoughts on why...
2021-03-2330 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - Atomic Habits by James ClearThis week on the podcast, we are delving back into the world of self help with a book that is truly outstanding. Atomic Habits by James Clear is a must read - you absolutely need to put this at the top of your to be read pile!
But apart from introducing to this great book, I am also so delighted to be introducing you to a very dear friend and Habit Expert - Matt Cowdroy who helps me workshop this book during the episode.
This book is about transforming your life with tiny changes in behaviour. James Clear believes that...
2021-03-1653 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastKBeauty - What You Need To Know To Get StartedI've always been intrigued with KBeauty and have wanted to take a deep dive into this cult beauty approach for a long time now. So, in this episode, I chat with KBeauty expert Lauren Lee, who is the Founder of StyleStory, to find out what the fuss is about and what we need to know to get started.
Lauren explains the differences between Western Beauty, why double cleansing and essences are a big deal and how hydration is the best way of combatting the signs of ageing.
And make sure you check out the website - Lauren has put together...
2021-03-0933 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastHow Happy Boxes Are Giving Aussie Women In Remote Communities Everyday EssentialsIn this episode, Alex speaks with Emma Sullings, the Founder of The Happy Boxes Project - a charity dedicated to breaking down the barriers that many Aussie women in remote communities face by providing access to everyday essentials.
After studying teaching at uni, Emma worked in a remote community in the Northern Territory where she was 4 hours away from the closest town. She quickly saw the hardships that came with living remotely and set up about trying to support the girls in her care. Fast forward to now and The Happy Box Project is now supporting women in over 50 remote...
2021-02-2325 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - The Good Sister by Sally HepworthWelcome to The Grown-Up Girls Report a podcast for busy, multi tasking women who love books, beauty and workshopping life. For those of you who are regular listeners you will know that ever 2nd week it's book club week - so today I'm delighted to be taking a deep dive on Aussie Author Sally Hepworth's new book - The Good Sister with my lovely author friend Mandy Newman.
So, if you're thinking about reading this book and want to know why we think it's a powerful read that has the ability to shift perception and challenge stereotypes then listen in...
2021-02-1348 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBeautyChat - My Top 5 Beauty HacksI love a hack and a shortcut so in the spirit of sharing, in this episode I share with you my top 5 beauty hacks. Shortcuts and products that play a regular part of my 'getting out of the house looking normal' routine.
My favourite Less and Luxe products of the moment
Less - Maybelline The Falsies Lash Lift Volumizing Mascara - $25 - the best mascara in town! I always keep a stash of these and stock up when they are on special.
Luxe - Inkandi Radiance Elixir Serum for Mature Skin - $49.95 - this serum makes my skin glow. It...
2021-02-0619 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - All Our Shimmering Skies by Trent DaltonIn this episode I workshop Trent Dalton's highly anticipated second novel, All Our Shimmering Skies, with my clever editor friend Julie Collard.
Both Jules and I enjoyed this book - it is a true sensory experience. It centres on the story of big hearted, motherless Molly Hook, a gravedigger's daughter, and her quest to not only navigate her toxic father and uncle but get to the bottom of a curse that she believes Aboriginal elder Longcoat Bob placed on her family.
It is an odyssey of big love and big danger that is simultaneously about darkness and light. But I...
2021-01-3047 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastHow To Be The Most Productive Version Of Yourself In 2021This episode of the podcast is all about my plan for being the most productive version of myself in 2021.
I have a very big to-do list for 2021 with lots of things I'm super keen to achieve so I've been doing some research and thinking on how I can use my time most efficiently.
In this episode, I share my plan with you. Check out the show notes on the website here for all the details.
Happy listening Alex xx
2021-01-2326 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - China Blonde by Nicole WebbI'm so delighted to share with you my conversation with the lovely Nicole Webb about her fabulous memoir China Blonde which I know will both inspire and entertain you.
From a television news reader in Sydney to a mum in China's ancient Middle Kingdom, China Blonde is Nicole's story of reinvention, love, humour, and how she found her place in a brand-new world.
If you love travel, ever wondered what ex pat life would be like or want to know more about China, then you'll love this book.
Check out the show notes on the website here for more info...
2021-01-1646 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - I Am Change by Suzy ZailHappy New Year Everyone!!
Our first episode for 2021 is an absolute beauty. We are chatting with author Suzy Zail about her inspiring book - I Am Change which detail the story of Ugandan girl Lilian's fight to remain at school. I read this book in a day. It is a rollercoaster ride. It is hilarious, heartbreaking and also frustrating.
You will walk in the shoes of Lilian in Uganda which will give you an understanding of the challenges and hardships that girls face today. From dealing with female genital mutilation, family violence, the prohibitive cost of female hygiene products and...
2021-01-0148 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - A Christmas Carol by Charles DickensMerry Christmas Everyone! Did you know that term was first coined by Charles Dickens in A Christmas Carol? This episode is not just a book club - it's a Christmas extravaganza!
We talk food, books and even have a musical perfomance by the uber talented Mandy Newman - my guest on the show.
If you want to find out more about the episode, be sure to visit the show notes on the website here. Merry Christmas Everyone!! Alex xx
2020-12-2445 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - Untamed by Glennon DoyleWelcome to The Grown-Up Girls Report Book Club! I have a marvellous book for you this week - Untamed by Glennon Doyle. And I'm taking a deep dive on this beauty with the lovely Mandy Newman. Both Mandy and I both think Untamed is a standout book for 2020.
But be warned - this book is a gut punch, it will prompt you to rethink, dive deep and examine what you need to do to regain your true self. It is the sort of book that will want to read again, take copious amounts of notes from and keep permanently on...
2020-11-2856 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBeautyChat - Collagen Supplements: Do they really help your skin?In this episode of BeautyChat, Alex speaks with Sydney based Celebrity Skin Care Therapist Ingrid Seaburn about whether a Collagen supplement will really improve our skin. Collagen supplements have become quite the fad in the world of health and beauty so Alex takes a deep dive on this product with Ingrid. Ingrid explains how collagen is produced in our bodies, what slows down its production and what we can do to ramp it up. She also shares her professional opinion on whether taking collagen supplements is really the best way of boosting the collagen in your skin. The girls also...
2020-11-2226 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBeautyChat - Collagen Supplements: Do they really help your skin?In this episode of BeautyChat, Alex speaks with Sydney based Celebrity Skin Care Therapist Ingrid Seaburn about whether a Collagen supplement will really improve our skin.
Collagen supplements have become quite the fad in the world of health and beauty so Alex takes a deep dive on this product with Ingrid. Ingrid explains how collagen is produced in our bodies, what slows down its production and what we can do to ramp it up. She also shares her professional opinion on whether taking collagen supplements is really the best way of boosting the collagen in your skin. The girls also...
2020-11-2226 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - Mum and Dad by Joanna TrollopeIf you belong to the 'sandwich generation' then 'Mum and Dad' by Joanna Trollope is a must! And I am delighted to be discussing this great book with a fellow sandwich generation member - my gorgeous friend Sally Seymour.
What's It About?
It's been twenty-five years since Gus and Monica left England to start a new life in Spain, building a vineyard and wine business from the ground up. However, when Gus suffers a stroke and their idyllic Mediterranean life is thrown into upheaval, it's left to their three grown-up children in London to step in - and this is...
2020-11-1840 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastLife After the HSC: How To Help Your Teen Navigate This Next PhaseIn this episode of the podcast Alex speaks with parenting expert Sarah Wainwright about how to help our teens navigate life after their final Year 12 exams.
The final Year 12 exams are an important delineator for Aussie teens. They represent the pinnacle of 13 years of schooling and a couple of years of particularly hard work. But often the build up to the exams can be all encompassing that there isn't time to contemplate life after the final exams. So, in this episode Sarah and I workshop how to help your teens transition to life after these final exams.
In addition to...
2020-11-1340 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBeautyChat - Why This Aussie Natural SkinCare Brand Is Saying No To Toxic IngredientsIn this episode, Alex speaks with founder of Aussie Skincare Brand Inkandi, Tanya Newcombe, about what nasties to avoid when choosing which skincare brand is best for you.
Since her early 20's, Tanya has always had a passion for health. But when she discovered that our skin is our biggest organ during an anatomy lesson, she committed to ensuring what she put on her face was as natural as possible.
A few years ago, she was trying to find natural skincare suitable for her teenage daughter's skin but couldn't find anything that fit her criteria. So, the idea for Inkandi...
2020-11-0830 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBeautyChat - Why This Aussie Natural SkinCare Brand Is Saying No To Toxic IngredientsIn this episode, Alex speaks with founder of Aussie Skincare Brand Inkandi, Tanya Newcombe, about what nasties to avoid when choosing which skincare brand is best for you.Since her early 20's, Tanya has always had a passion for health. But when she discovered that our skin is our biggest organ during an anatomy lesson, she committed to ensuring what she put on her face was as natural as possible.A few years ago, she was trying to find natural skincare suitable for her teenage daughter's skin but couldn't find anything that fit her criteria. So, the idea for Inkandi...
2020-11-0830 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - How To Be Australian by Ashley Kalagian BluntWhat a treat this week to have another fabulous Aussie author (yes, we're claiming her!) Ashley Kalagian Blunt on the podcast this week to discuss her new book - How To Be Australian.
This wonderful memoir, which Ashley refers to as her 'love letter to Australians', details her first five years in Australia with her new husband Steve. They arrive in Sydney assuming that Australia is just like Canada with more sunshine and strange animals! But they soon discover things aren't so simple. Steve struggles to settle and Ashley fears he will come to regret both the move and the...
2020-10-3147 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - American Dirt by Jeanine CumminsI'm so delighted to be joined by my wonderful friend Katie Hislop to workshop American Dirt in book club this week. Katie is an HR guru who has been a guest on the podcast before when she shared her wisdom about helping women 'rev up their careers post kids'. In this episode, Katie is donning her reading hat and helping me workshop this controversial yet powerful book.
American Dirt was written by American author Jeanine Cummins and released in early 2020. The book received accolades from literary gurus including Stephen King and John Grisham and quickly captured the attention of Oprah...
2020-10-1855 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBeautyChat - How To Get Your Face On And Get Out The Door In 5 Easy StepsYes, COVID is still a feature of day-to-day life here in Australia but things are definitely on the improve!
So, in this BeautyChat episode, Make-up Artist and Beauty Concierge Susan Napper, shares her top tips for how to get out of the house in 5 easy steps - because the future is definitely looking brighter!! Alex and Susan have 6 kids between them and have always juggled work and family, so they are all about efficiency! This episode is all about getting the maximum effect with the minimum time!
Check out the show notes for the full details of all products mentioned.
2020-10-1020 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - The Good Teacher by Petronella McGovernIt is so wonderful to have one of our favourite authors back on the podcast. This week, I speak with the wonderful Petronella McGovern about her latest book - The Good Teacher.
Staying in the suburban suspense genre which Petronella does so well, The Good Teacher follows kindergarten teacher Allison through a time of personal and professional crisis. Dealing with the unexpected collapse of her marriage, Allison becomes practically and emotionally involved with her seriously ill new student Gracie. Is her judgement seriously impaired or is she only doing what any good teacher would do?
This book is a reminder...
2020-10-0328 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBeautyChat - How To Perfect Your Mask Make-UpIn this episode of the podcast, Alex chats with Makeup Artist & Beauty Concierge Susan Napper about the best way of managing your makeup while wearing a mask. Susan believes it is all about the eyes!!
Check out the Episode Notes for the full details of all the tips and products discussed.
Guest:
Susan Napper - Beauty Concierge & Make-Up Artist
Get In Touch: The Grown-Up Girls is on Instagram - @thegrownupgirlsreport & Facebook - @thegrownupgirlsreport.
Check out our home page for more podcasts - https://thegrownupgirlsreport.com.au/category/podcast/
Thank you for your support!
Alex xx
2020-09-2820 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBeautyChat - How To Perfect Your Mask Make-UpIn this episode of the podcast, Alex chats with Makeup Artist & Beauty Concierge Susan Napper about the best way of managing your makeup while wearing a mask. Susan believes it is all about the eyes!!Check out the Episode Notes for the full details of all the tips and products discussed.Guest:Susan Napper - Beauty Concierge & Make-Up ArtistGet In Touch: The Grown-Up Girls is on Instagram - @thegrownupgirlsreport & Facebook - @thegrownupgirlsreport.Check out our home page for more podcasts - https://thegrownupgirlsreport.com.au/category/podcast/Thank you for your support!Alex xxWant more from The...
2020-09-2820 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastWelcome to BeautyChatWelcome to BeautyChat - the latest regular addition to The Grown-Up Girls Report Podcasts. After receiving so much positive feedback to previous episodes on beauty, I've decided to add a regular fortnightly episode that will feature beauty pros who are keen to share their tips and know-how.
But, I want to make it very clear that BeautyChat isn't about trying to make us all look younger or encouraging us to spend hours second guessing ourselves. Not at all. The complete opposite in fact.
Because I know that the days I spend a little more effort on myself - and brush...
2020-09-2703 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - Maybe You Should Talk To SomeoneIn this episode, Alex workshops the incredible 'Maybe You Should Talk To Someone' with good friend and author Mandy Newman.
Written by Lori Gottlieb, this book is a memoir that follow's Lori's therapy journey plus four of her patients. It is full of spectacular words of wisdom, life advice and insight. Both girls had lists full of takeaways. It is highly recommended - both girls gave it a 10!
Happy listening! Alex xx
2020-09-1949 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - Maybe You Should Talk To SomeoneIn this episode, Alex workshops the incredible 'Maybe You Should Talk To Someone' with good friend and author Mandy Newman. Written by Lori Gottlieb, this book is a memoir that follow's Lori's therapy journey plus four of her patients. It is full of spectacular words of wisdom, life advice and insight. Both girls had lists full of takeaways. It is highly recommended - both girls gave it a 10! Happy listening! Alex xxWant more from The Grown-Up Girls Report? Follow along and join the conversation:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrownupgirlsreport/ Facebook...
2020-09-1949 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - Fourteen by Shannon MolloyIn this episode of The Grown-Up Girls Report podcast, Alex interviews Shannon Molloy about his first book 'Fourteen'. Shannon describes 'Fourteen' as the story of the worst year of his life. He was subjected to bullying, homophobia all because he was different. This book made Alex angry and it made her cry but it also made her laugh. It is so beautifully written and is a powerful reminder of the healing powers of love and kindness. Alex thought 'Fourteen' was a remarkable book that every parent and teenager should read. It is highly recommended!Want more from The...
2020-09-1137 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - Fourteen by Shannon MolloyIn this episode of The Grown-Up Girls Report podcast, Alex interviews Shannon Molloy about his first book 'Fourteen'. Shannon describes 'Fourteen' as the story of the worst year of his life. He was subjected to bullying, homophobia all because he was different.
This book made Alex angry and it made her cry but it also made her laugh. It is so beautifully written and is a powerful reminder of the healing powers of love and kindness. Alex thought 'Fourteen' was a remarkable book that every parent and teenager should read. It is highly recommended!
2020-09-1137 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastWhy Self-Compassion May Be Just What You Need To Get Through 2020In this episode of the podcast, Alex talks with Compassion and Mindset Coach Suzanne Mann about the power of self-compassion and how it may just provide the mindset shift we need to cope with the stress and uncertainty that 2020 keeps on giving!
Self-compassion is more than just being kind to yourself. Having compassion for one for oneself is really no different than having compassion for others. it involves acting in the same way you would to others but towards yourself. Instead of just ignoring your pain with a "stiff upper lip" mentality, you stop to tell yourself "this is really...
2020-08-2733 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor TowlesThis week, I'll be exploring A Gentleman in Moscow by America author Amor Towles with my old friend, the lovely Kate Walker. Like me, Kate is a busy working mum with a tribe of kids - with similar ages to mine. She's a mad, keen reader and often has several books on the go at once. This year, she has been slightly distracted from her normal job as she has managed the COVID-19 response for a multinational company in Australia and New Zealand.
Although A Gentleman in Moscow was released in 2016, it is the perfect read for our Covid life...
2020-08-2350 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail HoneymanWelcome to book club everyone! How good is it to be back in the reading zone?
This week, I'll be reviewing the truly magnificent book - Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Scottish author Gail Honeyman - with my very smart editor friend Jules Collard. Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine is Honeyman's debut novel which is truly incredible.
Released in 2017, it has warmed the hearts of so many around the world including Alex and Jules who both absolutely adored it. Eleanor is a 30 year old single lady who could be described as eccentric or even a little odd. She has...
2020-08-0848 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastDonateLife - How This Aussie Nurse Helps Families On The Worst Day Of Their LivesIn this episode of the podcast, Alex talks with Jenny Holman who works with DonateLife - the Australian Government's Organ and Tissue Authority.
It is Jenny's job to walk beside families on some of the hardest days of their lives. Now, Jenny she sees this job as a privilege, an opportunity to help families honour their loved ones in a respectful and beautiful way.
It's DonateLife Week here in Australia which is all about encouraging us Aussies to sign up to be organ and tissue donors. Jenny shares her stories about looking after families in their darkest hour and gives...
2020-07-3136 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste NgIf there is one book and TV show you should watch this year it's Little Fires Everywhere. In the latest episode of the bookclub, I workshop both the book and TV show with my lovely author friend Mandy Newman. This book is all about motherhood, power, white privilege and teenagers!!!
Happy listening! Alex x
2020-07-2547 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastGetting Your Face On Post LockdownIn this episode of the podcast, Alex speaks with Sydney based 'Beauty Concierge' and Make-Up artist Susan Napper about the best way to get our makeup groove back after months at home wearing active wear and no makeup! Alex and Susan also discuss what impact lockdown may have on makeup trends, their hope for a paired down approach and the emerging trend of matching eyeshadow to face masks! Not joking... About Susan Like many 'grown-up girls', Susan had a career change in her mid life. In her early forties, she gave up her successful career in arts administration and public...
2020-07-1542 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastGetting Your Face On Post LockdownIn this episode of the podcast, Alex speaks with Sydney based 'Beauty Concierge' and Make-Up artist Susan Napper about the best way to get our makeup groove back after months at home wearing active wear and no makeup!
Alex and Susan also discuss what impact lockdown may have on makeup trends, their hope for a paired down approach and the emerging trend of matching eyeshadow to face masks! Not joking...
About Susan
Like many 'grown-up girls', Susan had a career change in her mid life. In her early forties, she gave up her successful career in arts administration and public...
2020-07-1542 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - Boy Swallows UniverseIn this episode of the book club, Alex and her good friend Jules chat about Aussie author Trent Dalton's debut novel Boy Swallows Universe. This novel was released in 2018 and has set the record for the fastest selling Aussie fiction debut since records began - it sold an incredible 200,000 copies in 72 weeks. This book is part survival, part coming of age story that is exhilarating, funny and heartbreaking. Described as a 50/50 mix of fact and fiction by the author, the book is semi-autobiographical. Set in the outer Brisbane suburbs in the 80's, this book is the story of Eli and...
2020-06-3049 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - Boy Swallows UniverseIn this episode of the book club, Alex and her good friend Jules chat about Aussie author Trent Dalton's debut novel Boy Swallows Universe. This novel was released in 2018 and has set the record for the fastest selling Aussie fiction debut since records began - it sold an incredible 200,000 copies in 72 weeks. This book is part survival, part coming of age story that is exhilarating, funny and heartbreaking. Described as a 50/50 mix of fact and fiction by the author, the book is semi-autobiographical. Set in the outer Brisbane suburbs in the 80's, this book is the story of Eli and...
2020-06-3049 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastHow To Stop Feeling Overwhelmed and Get Productive!In this episode of The Grown-Up Girls Report Podcast, Alex chats with Julie Jones, a 'Productivity Ninja' from Think Productive about how we can work smarter, worry less and love what we do even more! Julie is not about doing more or working harder rather about getting balance and a sense of well-being in our lives so we can focus on the right things. She teaches how to manage overwhelm and think clearly with the aim of having playful productive momentum in our day. Sounds fabulous, doesn't it? In this episode, Julie teaches us about boss thinking, the power of...
2020-06-2549 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - City of Girls by Elizabeth GilbertIn this episode, Alex workshops Elizabeth's Gilbert latest book - City of Girls - with her wonderful friend and author, Mandy Newman. This book is set in the theatre world of Manhattan in the 1940's - a world which retired thespians Alex and Mandy would have loved to be a part of!! It's a colourful tale of beautiful, promiscuous girls having a rollicking time but it's more than just joyous escapism. It's about female desire and empowerment, the mistakes we make when we are young and developing the resilience to be able survive them. City of Girls is a magnificent...
2020-06-2247 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - City of Girls by Elizabeth GilbertIn this episode, Alex workshops Elizabeth's Gilbert latest book - City of Girls - with her wonderful friend and author, Mandy Newman. This book is set in the theatre world of Manhattan in the 1940's - a world which retired thespians Alex and Mandy would have loved to be a part of!! It's a colourful tale of beautiful, promiscuous girls having a rollicking time but it's more than just joyous escapism. It's about female desire and empowerment, the mistakes we make when we are young and developing the resilience to be able survive them. City of Girls is a magnificent...
2020-06-2247 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - The Stationery Shop Of Tehran by Marjan KamaliIn this episode of The Grown-Up Girls Report Book club, Alex discusses The Stationery Shop of Tehran with her lovely friend Edwina McKinnon - who is herself a Stationery Queen! Check out OzCord Cards & Stationery for some fab Aussie stationery people!!
This book is about love, loss and commitment. It provided such a fascinating insight into Iranian culture and the history of the 1953 coup d'etat and the 1979 Iranian Revolution. While it is a love story, it is also very much about how life can suddenly takes turn so sudden and unexpected that who we are and what we hope to...
2020-06-1542 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastHow To Reduce Waste One Week At A TimeIn this episode of The Grown-Up Girls Report Podcast, Alex chats with Helen Barry from War On Waste Weekly about a topic that's long overdue on this podcast - our waste problem here in Australia. Helen was so affected by the ABC's War on Waste in 2017 - in particular footage of a marine biologist trying to remove a plastic straw from a sea turtle's nose - that she became determined to do something to make it stop. So, capitalising on her background as a journo and committed to helping the world wake up to our plastic problem, Helen started an...
2020-06-1249 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastHow To Reduce Waste One Week At A TimeIn this episode of The Grown-Up Girls Report Podcast, Alex chats with Helen Barry from War On Waste Weekly about a topic that's long overdue on this podcast - our waste problem here in Australia. Helen was so affected by the ABC's War on Waste in 2017 - in particular footage of a marine biologist trying to remove a plastic straw from a sea turtle's nose - that she became determined to do something to make it stop. So, capitalising on her background as a journo and committed to helping the world wake up to our plastic problem, Helen started an...
2020-06-1249 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - Six Minutes by Petronella McGovernThis week is quite the occasion on The Grown-Up Girls Report book club! A real milestone! I am so delighted to introduce you to the very talented Petronella McGovern, an Aussie author who will be talking to me about her bestselling book - Six Minutes! Six Minutes is a psychological thriller with a big dose of women's fiction thrown in also. So, sit back and make yourself a cuppa, because this week's episode is something quite different! Petronella describes Six Minutes as a domestic thriller. It is set in Merrigang, a fictional town just outside Canberra. One Thursday morning, Lexie...
2020-06-0736 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - Such A Fun Age by Kiley ReidWelcome to The Grown-Up Girls Report book club! We are now into our 8th book - haven't we done well? I am not sure it is Guinness World Record status but in my eyes it is quite the achievement! Our book of the week is Such A Fun Age by American author Kiley Reid and I am lucky enough to have my fab 'editor friend' Julie 'Jules' Collard join me to workshop this thought provoking book. The story centres on two women: Emira - a 25 year old African American babysitter and her quest to find a full-time job with health...
2020-05-2942 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastHow To Get Your Immune System In Great ShapeIn this episode of The Grown-Up Girls Report Podcast, Alex discusses strategies to ensure your immune system is in the best shape possible with Nutritional Medicine Practitioner Petra Hooyenga. Having recently recovered from a bout of the flu, Alex is keen to understand what we can do to ensure our immune system is in great shape to ward off the winter flu and COVID-19. During the episode, Petra explains COVID 19 from a holistic medical practitioner's perspective and explains how inflammation in the body can make it much harder to deal with the onslaught of this novel virus. Petra shares her...
2020-05-2739 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastHow To Get Your Immune System In Great ShapeIn this episode of The Grown-Up Girls Report Podcast, Alex discusses strategies to ensure your immune system is in the best shape possible with Nutritional Medicine Practitioner Petra Hooyenga. Having recently recovered from a bout of the flu, Alex is keen to understand what we can do to ensure our immune system is in great shape to ward off the winter flu and COVID-19. During the episode, Petra explains COVID 19 from a holistic medical practitioner's perspective and explains how inflammation in the body can make it much harder to deal with the onslaught of this novel virus. Petra shares her...
2020-05-2739 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - The Paris Secret by Natasha LesterWelcome to the 7th meeting of The Grown-Up Girls Report book club. The book of the week is The Paris Secret by Aussie author Natasha Lester and Alex is joined by her good friend and author Mandy Newman to workshop this terrific book.
The Paris Secret is a story of strong women during war time and the present day. It is a story of love, bravery, war and female empowerment. It has a dual timeline: around WW2 and the present day and it is told from multiple perspectives.
The Paris Secret follows the story of Skye from a childhood spent...
2020-05-2245 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - The Paris Secret by Natasha LesterWelcome to the 7th meeting of The Grown-Up Girls Report book club. The book of the week is The Paris Secret by Aussie author Natasha Lester and Alex is joined by her good friend and author Mandy Newman to workshop this terrific book. The Paris Secret is a story of strong women during war time and the present day. It is a story of love, bravery, war and female empowerment. It has a dual timeline: around WW2 and the present day and it is told from multiple perspectives. The Paris Secret follows the story of Skye from a childhood spent...
2020-05-2245 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastHow To Take Care of Your Mental Health During The Corona PandemicIn this episode of the podcast Alex speaks with clinical psychologist Dr Inge Martin about how we can look after our mental health during the Corona Virus pandemic. Inge helps us understand how it is normal to feel anxious and stressed currently and shares tip on how we can take care of our mental health. Inge also explains how we can get professional help if we have been having symptoms for more than 2 weeks.
2020-05-1937 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - The Weekend by Charlotte WoodA big Aussie welcome to the 6th week of The Grown-Up Girls Report book club. This week, we'll be discussing 'The Weekend' by Aussie author Charlotte Wood - a book that celebrates female friendship! In the spirit of The Grown-Up Girls Report Book Club, I'll be chatting about this terrific read with a very dear friend. So, this week, I'm so pleased to introduce you to Maddie Thomson - a friend of over 15 years. The story centres around a weekend during which 3 friends in their 70's gather at the former holiday home of a mutual friend who has recently died...
2020-05-1643 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastHow One Aussie Doctor Is Preventing Birth Injuries in AfricaIn this episode, Alex talks with world renowned fistula expert, Dr Andrew Browning, Director of The Barbara May Foundation, about the plight of women affected by birth trauma in Africa and South East Asia. Andrew is an Australian trained obstetrician who has spent his entire professional career volunteering in Africa as a medical missionary specialising in obstetric fistula surgery. During his time in Africa, Andrew worked with the legendary Dr Catherine Hamlin in Ethiopia for 10 years before setting up the Barbara May Foundation in 2009.
2020-05-1338 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - Normal People by Sally RooneyOur book of the week is Normal People by Irish author Sally Rooney and I am joined by my good friend and literary expert Julie Collard to chat about this intriguing book.
Normal People is a modern love story that follows the story of 'millenials' Marianne and Connell from high school to university. Whilst it could be seen as just a 'will they or won't they' romance novel, both Jules and Alex see it as so much more. This is a coming of age story that delves deeply into the themes of social class and power.
Normal People was released...
2020-05-0143 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastHow To Manage Our Skin While We Are In LockdownOn this episode of the podcast, Alex speaks with Sydney based Celebrity Skin Care Therapist Ingrid Seaburn about what we can do to keep our skin glowing while we all stay home and wait out the Corona Pandemic.
Ingrid is a former LA based celebrity skincare therapist, health and beauty expert who is now living back in her hometown of Sydney. With over 15 years experience working with some of Hollywood's biggest A list celebrities, including the Desperate Housewives ladies, she was known as the "go to girl" for great skin!
Since returning to Sydney, Ingrid's knowledge and expertise on all...
2020-04-2939 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastHow To Manage Our Skin While We Are In LockdownOn this episode of the podcast, Alex speaks with Sydney based Celebrity Skin Care Therapist Ingrid Seaburn about what we can do to keep our skin glowing while we all stay home and wait out the Corona Pandemic. Ingrid is a former LA based celebrity skincare therapist, health and beauty expert who is now living back in her hometown of Sydney. With over 15 years experience working with some of Hollywood's biggest A list celebrities, including the Desperate Housewives ladies, she was known as the "go to girl" for great skin! Since returning to Sydney, Ingrid's knowledge and expertise on all...
2020-04-2939 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - The Loudness of Unsaid ThingsWelcome to the third meeting of our virtual book club! Our book of the week is The Loudness of Unsaid Things by Aussie author Hilde Hinton and I am joined by my good friend and author Mandy Newman to workshop this intriguing book. This is a heartwarming read that has the ability to start a conversation about mental health and loneliness. It provides a window into a life that many of might now know anything about. And for those who have experienced mental illness or have a family member who has - then it will make you feel like you...
2020-04-2532 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastHow COVID-19 Will Affect The Australian Domestic Violence CrisisIn this episode, Alex speaks with Liz Mackinlay - the Chair of Mary's House - about the domestic violence crisis in Australia and the growing concerns that the COVID-19 Pandemic will in fact further worsen the situation for victims. Mary's House is a community funded hostel for women and children who are escaping domestic violence. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, Mary's House provides accommodation and professional services that enables residents to be safe, hopeful and empowered to rebuild their lives.
2020-04-2135 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - PhosphorescenceIn this episode, Alex chats with her good friend Julie Collard about Julia Baird's book Phosphorescence. Phosphorescence is described as a a book about 'awe and wonder and things that sustain you when the world goes dark'. Many have suggested that Julia Baird must have had a crystal ball when she decided to write this book as the timing is uncanny as the world battles the Corona Virus Pandemic. You could argue that this is the perfect guide book for our uncertain and troubled times. This book is not a self-help guide or a memoir. Rather it is about a...
2020-04-1845 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - The Tattoist of AuschwitzWelcome to the inaugural meeting of The Grown-Up Girls's Report Book Club! In an effort to start reading again and to help everyone pass the time while we #stayathome, Alex is setting up a virtual book club as part of The Grown-Up Girls Report. Definitely not a high-brown affair - this book club is designed to inspire you to get back into reading while having a few laughs along the way. In this episode, Alex chats with her good friend and author Mandy Newman about the 2018 best seller 'The Tattoist of Auschwitz' that was written by Aussie author Heather Morris...
2020-04-0827 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastBook Club - The Tattoist of AuschwitzWelcome to the inaugural meeting of The Grown-Up Girls's Report Book Club! In an effort to start reading again and to help everyone pass the time while we #stayathome, Alex is setting up a virtual book club as part of The Grown-Up Girls Report. Definitely not a high-brown affair - this book club is designed to inspire you to get back into reading while having a few laughs along the way. In this episode, Alex chats with her good friend and author Mandy Newman about the 2018 best seller 'The Tattoist of Auschwitz' that was written by Aussie author Heather Morris...
2020-04-0827 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastHow To Stay Sane While Everyone Stays At HomeThe Corona Virus has completely turned our lives upside down. Day to day life has completely changed and we are all learning to live with a new normal while we stay at home and social distance. Many of us are feeling, understandably, anxious with this dramatic change to life and the uncertainty of how long we will live in social isolation. In this episode of the podcast, Alex shares her ideas and plans for how we an all try and stay sane while staying at home and waiting out the Corona pandemic. Alex talks about the power of a routine...
2020-04-0528 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastHow To Stay Sane While Everyone Stays At HomeThe Corona Virus has completely turned our lives upside down. Day to day life has completely changed and we are all learning to live with a new normal while we stay at home and social distance. Many of us are feeling, understandably, anxious with this dramatic change to life and the uncertainty of how long we will live in social isolation. In this episode of the podcast, Alex shares her ideas and plans for how we an all try and stay sane while staying at home and waiting out the Corona pandemic. Alex talks about the power of a routine...
2020-04-0528 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastWhy Grown-Up Girls Need Social Media - And How To Get Started!If you're thinking about a career change but haven't had the time or focus to develop your online footprint then this episode is for you. Fiona McLean, Creator of The Social Index, chats with Alex about the importance of social media for grown-up girls! Whether you are looking for a new job, an internal promotion or even to grow your profile, a thoughtful and well-curated social media profiles not only creates an essential first impression for recruiters and prospective employers but is an essential way of managing your personal brand.
2020-02-281h 07
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastProtecting Our Kids Against Child Sexual Assault, Stranger Danger And Online ThreatsIn this episode of the podcast, Alex speaks with former policewoman, child protection expert and author Kate Power about how we can protect our kids against child sexual assault, stranger danger and online threats. Alarmed by statistics that show 1 in 4 Aussie kids will be sexually assaulted by the time they read 18, Alex takes a deep dive on the issue of child sexual abuse aided by the expertise of child protection expert Kate.
2020-02-1440 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastProtecting Our Kids Against Child Sexual Assault, Stranger Danger And Online ThreatsIn this episode of the podcast, Alex speaks with former policewoman, child protection expert and author Kate Power about how we can protect our kids against child sexual assault, stranger danger and online threats. Alarmed by statistics that show 1 in 4 Aussie kids will be sexually assaulted by the time they read 18, Alex takes a deep dive on the issue of child sexual abuse aided by the expertise of child protection expert Kate.Want more from The Grown-Up Girls Report? Follow along and join the conversation:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrownupgirlsreport/ Facebook...
2020-02-1440 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastThinking About A Plant Based Diet?In this episode of The Grown-Up Girls Report Podcast, Alex dissects the plant based diet with the help of Nutritional Medicine Practitioner Petra Hooyenga. Inspired by her viewing of Netflix's The Game Changers, Alex tries to get to the bottom of what plant based really means with great advice from Petra. Together, they discuss the health benefits of the plant based approach and Petra also shares some great advice on how to make this work for a busy family. Listeners of the podcast are eligible for a free 3 day plant based meal plan from Petra. Simply visit www.petrahooyenga.com...
2020-01-151h 02
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastThinking About A Plant Based Diet?In this episode of The Grown-Up Girls Report Podcast, Alex dissects the plant based diet with the help of Nutritional Medicine Practitioner Petra Hooyenga. Inspired by her viewing of Netflix's The Game Changers, Alex tries to get to the bottom of what plant based really means with great advice from Petra. Together, they discuss the health benefits of the plant based approach and Petra also shares some great advice on how to make this work for a busy family. Listeners of the podcast are eligible for a free 3 day plant based meal plan from Petra. Simply visit www.petrahooyenga.com...
2020-01-151h 02
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastHow To Manage Self-Doubt and Kick GoalsIn this episode of the podcast, Alex workshops her goals for the new year. In addition to sharing her new 'sensible' diet and fitness plan for 2020, she shares her proven strategies for managing self-doubt which have helped her work through the transition of mid-life.
2020-01-0531 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastChristmas Lunch For Under $100In this episode Alex speaks with Lydia Hamilton, Director of Classic Food Co, about how to prepare Christmas Lunch for under $100. Alex and Lydia workshop 2 separate menus - a traditional menu as well as a contemporary option. While Christmas can be a wonderful time of the year, it can also be tough on the budget. Keeping the budget under control when it comes to meals will definitely help reduce the stress and the nasty credit card bills in January.Want more from The Grown-Up Girls Report? Follow along and join the conversation:Instagram: https...
2019-12-1346 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastChristmas Lunch For Under $100In this episode Alex speaks with Lydia Hamilton, Director of Classic Food Co, about how to prepare Christmas Lunch for under $100. Alex and Lydia workshop 2 separate menus - a traditional menu as well as a contemporary option. While Christmas can be a wonderful time of the year, it can also be tough on the budget. Keeping the budget under control when it comes to meals will definitely help reduce the stress and the nasty credit card bills in January.
2019-12-1346 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastHow To Have Glowing Skin In Your 40's and 50'sIn this episode, Alex speaks with Sydney based Celebrity Skin Care Therapist Ingrid Seaburn about what women can do to proactively manage their skin in their 40's and 50's. In addition to discussing ways to ensure your skin is glowing and the best available products and treatments, Ingrid also shares the inside scoop about her time in LA working with celebrtities including Desperate Housewives Stars Terri Hatcher and Marcia Cross. Listen in for all the best skin hacks as you age - including exercise, diet, how to get Vitamin A and Hyaluronic Acid working for you and how to ensure...
2019-11-2948 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastHow to Rev Up Your Career Post KidsIn this episode, Alex speak with Sydney based recruitment expert Katie Hislop on how women can rev up their careers post kids. While discussing strategies to help women get back into the job seeker mentality, Alex and Katie both share their experiences as working mums. They also workshop how to find a flexible workplace, navigate the challenges and how to shine!Want more from The Grown-Up Girls Report? Follow along and join the conversation:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrownupgirlsreport/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegrownupgirlsreport/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok...
2019-11-1447 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastHow to Rev Up Your Career Post KidsIn this episode, Alex speak with Sydney based recruitment expert Katie Hislop on how women can rev up their careers post kids. While discussing strategies to help women get back into the job seeker mentality, Alex and Katie both share their experiences as working mums. They also workshop how to find a flexible workplace, navigate the challenges and how to shine!
2019-11-1447 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastHow To Overcome LonelinessIn this episode, Alex workshops loneliness with psychologist Sarah Piper from The Resilience Centre in Sydney. Prompted by new research from Swinburne University, Alex and Sarah dissect what loneliness is, what contributes to it and how we can all work towards addressing it. Amongst the discussion and laughs, Alex and Sarah workshop the importance of kindness, the positive and negative benefits of social media and share their own experiences with loneliness.
2019-11-0648 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastHow To Overcome LonelinessIn this episode, Alex workshops loneliness with psychologist Sarah Piper from The Resilience Centre in Sydney. Prompted by new research from Swinburne University, Alex and Sarah dissect what loneliness is, what contributes to it and how we can all work towards addressing it. Amongst the discussion and laughs, Alex and Sarah workshop the importance of kindness, the positive and negative benefits of social media and share their own experiences with loneliness.Want more from The Grown-Up Girls Report? Follow along and join the conversation:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrownupgirlsreport/ Facebook: https...
2019-11-0648 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastHow to Help Your Kids Survive the HSCIn this episode, Alex Merton-McCann talks with Max Monin from Covenant Christian School in Sydney about the stress year 12 students feel during the HSC. As a year 12 Coordinator and a father of 3, Max provides listeners with some great practical tips and strategies for parents so they can make this time as stress free and calm as possible.
2019-10-1936 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastHow to Help Your Kids Survive the HSCIn this episode, Alex Merton-McCann talks with Max Monin from Covenant Christian School in Sydney about the stress year 12 students feel during the HSC. As a year 12 Coordinator and a father of 3, Max provides listeners with some great practical tips and strategies for parents so they can make this time as stress free and calm as possible.Want more from The Grown-Up Girls Report? Follow along and join the conversation:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrownupgirlsreport/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegrownupgirlsreport/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrownupgirlsreport
2019-10-1936 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastWelcome to The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastEpisode 1 - Introducing The Grown-Up Girls Report Podcast. On each episode, Alex Merton-McCann will focus on issues relevant to busy, multi-tasking women who still very much have their girl energy! From health & well-being to parenting, careers and technology, Alex will ensure listeners are up to date with the latest trends and research. Alex's mission is to ensure grown-up girls have all the support they need to keep their multiple balls in the air.Want more from The Grown-Up Girls Report? Follow along and join the conversation:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrownupgirlsreport/...
2019-10-1204 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastWelcome to The Grown-Up Girls Report PodcastEpisode 1 - Introducing The Grown-Up Girls Report Podcast. On each episode, Alex Merton-McCann will focus on issues relevant to busy, multi-tasking women who still very much have their girl energy! From health & well-being to parenting, careers and technology, Alex will ensure listeners are up to date with the latest trends and research. Alex's mission is to ensure grown-up girls have all the support they need to keep their multiple balls in the air.
2019-10-1204 min