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CLOUDNever Fully Fitting In. Overcompensating, Internalising and Feeling Exhausted With Bridget HustwaiteMost late aged diagnosed ADHD folks have a bit of a moment where all of a sudden the final puzzle piece is put in place and there’s the ‘lightbulb’ revelation of what has been going on all along. It might be from seeing a video on instagram or tiktok of a list of ADHD symptoms and realising that it was a list of your ‘personality traits’. People have asked me when I first had a bit of insight into potentially having ADHD, and the truth is that I can’t really remember. I don’t know whether this wa...2025-04-1658 min
First Things FirstBridget Hustwaite Demanded an Exit Meeting From Triple JBridget Hustwaite had just turned 30, working at her dream job at Triple J when her boyfriend of 5 years broke up with her on a random Wednesday. She navigated a BIG breakup and turned it into a BIG breakthrough, which included an ADHD diagnosis and advocating for herself after she left the Js. Today she chats to Brooke and Matty about it all, including her career highs and lows, why everyone suffers under a patriarchy and what shit she wants to sort out before she becomes a mum. Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of...2025-03-1041 min
Two Broke Chicks10+ Life Lessons You Should Know By 30Thirty, flirty & thriving. We chat dating in your 30s, navigating friendships as you enter new life stages & why life doesn’t end when you turn the big Three Zero with author Bridget Hustwaite. Plus, Bridget explains why we see our third decade as the deadline and the biggest life lessons she’s picked up in her 30s. 🧾LINKS & RECEIPTSOrder Figuring Out 30 by Bridget HustwaiteFollow Bridget Hustwaite on InstagramFollow Bridget Hustwaite on TikTok Listen to Love Lessons From Your 20s ft. Bridget Hustwaite (our first epi...2025-03-0544 min
InheritedBridget Hustwaite on navigating estrangementHello hello!Today, we speak to author, presenter, and podcaster Bridget Hustwaite. Before turning 30, Bridget’s life looked wildly different from how she thought it would entering her 30s. In her late 20s, her five-year long-term relationship ended, she said goodbye to her dream job and was diagnosed with ADHD. In her new book Figuring Out 30, Bridget is incredibly candid about how she felt entering her 30s, reminding us all that you don’t need to have it all figured out.Big thanks to Cobra...2025-01-131h 06
Life UncutFiguring Out Our 30s! Uncut with Bridget HustwaiteWe’re all aware of the societal pressures and expectations put on us to have achieved certain things by the time we reach certain ages, but what about the questions we ask ourselves when a new decade looms? Whether you have or haven’t ticked off the traditional expectations of buying a house, getting married and starting a family, it seems as though we are all collectively asking ourselves more questions about who we are and what we want to be as we reach our 30s. Joining the podcast today is Bridget Hustwaite. Bridget is a presenter, an au...2024-12-1756 min
Ricki-Lee, Tim & JoelBridget Hustwaite Talks Aus Music T-Shirt DayThis Thursday, it's time to dig out your favorite Aussie band tee because it’s Aus Music T-Shirt Day! We chatted with ambassador Bridget Hustwaite about this epic initiative that celebrates Aussie music and raises funds for Support Act. Whether it’s crisis relief, mental health, or First Nations support, this incredible organization has musicians, managers, and crew covered. Head to AusMusicTShirtDay.org.au to donate and show your support—because wearing your merch has never meant so much!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-11-2705 min
Figuring Out 30How to be Good With Money ft. Emma EdwardsMoney hits different now that Bridge works in a freelance capacity so we're calling upon the wisdom of financial behaviour specialist and author Emma Edwards this week! Money books can be scary and intimidating but Emma's book 'Good With Money' is sooo accessible and relatable for young women - hear how she went from being a "hot mess" with money, to good! Plus, how the patriarchy influences our spending habits, the state of financial literacy and financial engagement among millennials, why emotional spending is like dating a fuckboy and more!You can purchase Emma's AMAZING book...2024-08-2052 min
Figuring Out 30Real Talk on PMDD*If this episode on PMDD brings up anything for you, Lifeline is available on 13 11 14.Getting real about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder this week, a severe form of premenstrual syndrome that affects 5-8% of people who menstruate but sadly remains widely misunderstood. Hear more about Bridge's own experience with this devastating condition as well as the signs and symptoms to look out for.Figuring Out 30 is now on Instagram!:)Join radio/TV presenter and author Bridget Hustwaite as she explores the chaos, confusion and c...2024-08-1323 min
Figuring Out 30Friendship and Finding Your People with Two Broke ChicksChatting all things friendship with the fab Sal & Al from Two Broke Chicks! Learn about the Seven Friend Theory and how love languages are also SO applicable to your mates, what the chicks think of quiet quitting friendships and the biggest lessons they have learned from their seven-year strong platonic bond!You can purchase Sal & Al's brand new book 'Finding Your People' right here!ICYMI: Bridge on Two Broke Chicks last yearFiguring Out 30 is now on Instagram!:)Join music presenter and author Bridget Hustwaite...2024-08-0653 min
Figuring Out 30Tangy Foundation & Meeting Selena Gomez: Makeup 101 with Claire BridgettImagine being flown to LA to hang out with Selena Gomez and her makeup brand, Rare Beauty? Or hitting up Japan with MECCA? Well, that's life for beauty influencer Claire Bridgett who is jumping on the pod this week for a crash course in makeup! Hear Claire break down how to get the best out of your makeup and her journey from working as an instore makeup artist to travelling the world with the biggest brands. PLUS, a very honest review of Bridget's own makeup bag and what Claire thinks is the most overrated beauty trend right now!2024-07-2940 min
Figuring Out 30Your Rental Horror Stories ft. @purplepingers!Eighteen months on and Bridge finally has her VCAT hearing this week to seek compensation from mould damage at the end of 2022 so this episode is dedicated to your rental horror stories! Jumping in to hear them is renowned renter advocate, Jordan van den Berg aka @purplepingers. Hear how Jordie got started in this space, what real estate agents think of him and with more than 31% of Australians renting and the cost of living crisis, why do we still feel the pressure to buy a house?!Figuring Out 30 is now on Instagram!:)2024-07-2241 min
Figuring Out 30Embracing Slow Fashion with Maggie ZhouThis year has seen Bridge indulge in some pretty dangerous online shopping habits and following the news that Australians buy more clothes per person than any other country, it's time for an intervention. Jumping on the pod this week to help unpack Bridge's shopping addiction is the wonderful Maggie Zhou - fellow writer and podcaster, and slow fashion advocate. Hear how Maggie started to embrace more sustainable fashion habits, what we can do to survive the age of doom spending, her top thrifting tips, Fashion Week tea, how she feels about unboxings/hauls, whether or not there is such t...2024-07-1536 min
Figuring Out 30A Millennial Roast ft. SezGen Z comedian and Australia's #1 poet Sez joins Bridge for what was intended to be a Millennial Roast but kinda ended up being mediation lol. Hear the two dissect ankle socks, Kesha, camera pauses, emoji and GIF etiquette plus Sez's journey to vlogging about poops.Stay connected with Sez here!Figuring Out 30 is now on Instagram!:)Join music presenter and author Bridget Hustwaite as she explores the chaos, confusion and clarity that comes with turning 30. Drop a line, anytime: figuringout30@gmail.c...2024-07-0839 minFiguring Out 30Georgie Purcell: "I never cared about my age until I got elected"Joining Bridge this episode is one of the most prolific names in Australian politics, Georgie Purcell from the Animal Justice Party! On the cusp of turning 32, Georgie is the youngest woman in Victorian Parliament and undoubtedly one of the most authentic and refreshing figures we have seen in Australian politics, ever. In this candid conversation, Georgie opens up about her rise in politics as well as her personal life, sharing relationship details that she's never publicly revealed before. She also discusses her experience with two abortions and her journey in reconciling maternal desires, the significance of expressing herself through...2024-07-0137 min
Figuring Out 30BRB, Moving to Perth!WE BACK! NEW SEASON! And coming to you from the literal OTHER SIDE OF THE COUNTRY (?!) Biggg catch up's in this episode, talking all about Bridge's massive and somewhat sudden relocation from Victoria to Western Australia, Oscar's footy and a new injury, almost (fml) meeting Kevin Parker, a news article about Bridget that pissed her off, plus her list of "Perth Querks" featuring red onions the size of coconuts, treats from the real estate and more!Thanks SO much to Ecosa for making this episode of Figuring Out 30 possible - refresh your sleep and shop the...2024-06-2447 min
Expander's Club Podcast18. Unlocking Your Power: Becoming Your Own Health Advocate with Elisha DalliA story about women’s health and becoming your own health advocate- Join Maddie and her bff Elisha for an empowering conversation about Elisha's battle with endometriosis. Discover the reality behind this often misunderstood condition as Elisha shares her personal journey from years of heavy periods and pain to finally being diagnosed at 25. They delve into the critical need for accurate information, the challenges of misdiagnosis, and the surgical options available.Learn about the profound impact of endometriosis on fertility and the importance of raising awareness to educate both women and men. Leesh and Maddie also discuss th...2024-05-211h 14
Tell Me MoreHow To Endo with Bridget HustwaiteToday we are joined by the wonderful Bridget Hustwaite.
Bridget is an experienced radio host, television host, podcast host, producer, best selling author and is an incredible advocate for endometriosis.
You can find Bridget here : https://www.instagram.com/bridgethustwaite/
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2024-05-2054 min
Darling, Shine!How to Endo: Talking Endometriosis with Bridget HustwaiteEx-Triple J presenter and all round legend, Bridget Hustwaite, joins Chloe and Ellidy to unpack endometriosis. This condition impacts 1 in 7 women and there’s still so much that is unknown. Bridget shares her own 12 year journey towards a diagnosis, how endo affects her everyday life, and some helpful tips for easing your suffering. LINKS Get a copy of Bridget's book: How to Endo here: https://bit.ly/bridget-endo Grab the book Bridget recommeded: Beating Endo here: https://bit.ly/beatingendo Find out all about Bridget at bridget-hustwaite.com Follow Bridget on Instagram: @bridgethustwaite Join the Darling Sh...2024-03-0553 minLife UncutAsk Uncut - The Patriarchy F*cked Up Our ButtonsHey Lifers, Which side are your buttons on? A fun fact Laura brought up will have half of you interested and the other half wondering why guys, why?Britt has had botox in her skull to try and treat her migranes.We spoke a bit about how invalidating invisible conditions can make you feel. If you'd like to listen to the episode with Bridget Hustwwaite, it's here Living With Endo - Uncut with Bridget Hustwaite Vibes for the week:Britt: sunday supply co beach loungers Keeshia: Sound sleep mask2024-02-2146 min
KICPODYour most cooked break up stories!Break ups are bad…but these are worse. Laura’s been thinking about her own worst breakup story since reading ‘Good Material’ by Dolly Alderton, so we asked you for yours. Break up via Snapchat, left in a hotel with I Will Always Love You Playing, caught in bed with another partner…this is what we meant when we asked for your bad break up stories! Thanks to our community for sharing 2024-02-0436 min
Figuring Out 30Angie McMahon's Saturn ReturnIt's the final episode of the year and joining Bridget is the amazing Angie McMahon! Angie is an adored singer-songwriter based in Melbourne/Naarm and has JUST released her second album 'Light, Dark, Light Again', which captures Angie's relationship with self and surrendering to her Saturn Return. Hear Angie reflect on her Saturn Return as well as the success of her 2019 debut 'Salt', why she developed a more complicated relationship with depression while releasing music, how she navigates social media as an artist, why she cried on stage recently in Sydney and how she feels about the constant fixation...2023-10-3049 min
Figuring Out 30Self-Love and Smile Tiles with Samuel Leighton-DoreJoining Bridge this week is the wonderful Samuel Leighton Dore! Sam is an artist, author and screenwriter based on the Gold Coast, and his new book "Wow, It's All A Lot" is just SO on brand for the podcast as it is a heartfelt celebration of not quite having life figured out and celebrating the middle bits, as messy, awkward, and uncomfortable as they are!Hear Sam get candid on why he never thought he would make it to the age of thirty, how he created the infamous Smile Tiles and how his relationship with self-love and...2023-10-2337 min
Figuring Out 30A Moment For Our PetsBYO tissues for this episode because we’re taking a moment for our pets and highlighting the very real grief that can be felt from their passing, which is something we don’t often talk about! You’ll hear touching reflections from two of Bridget’s mates, Rochelle Flack and Henry Wagons, who both recently lost their beloved Keasha and Peeps. Plus, expert insight courtesy of Candice Mace from Griefline.Griefline supports anyone experiencing grief via telephone support, online forums and support groups. More info can be found here.You can purchase Henry Wagons’...2023-10-1646 min
Figuring Out 30Finding Magic in Solo TravelIf you want to see the world but find yourself waiting for others, this is your sign to just GO! The biggest tourism trend since the pandemic is the rise of solo travellers and friend of the pod, Melissa Mason, is jumping on to share her fave things about travelling alone, and how you can embrace it too!Big thanks to LBDO for sponsoring this episode. Head to https://www.lbdo.com to start elevating your pleasure and use discount code FO30 at checkout for $30 off the Essensual Vibe!Figuring Out 30 is now...2023-10-0942 min
Figuring Out 30Dirty 30's! Talking Pleasure with Rachel Baker (LBDO)Is sex better in our thirties than our twenties? Jumping on the pod to discuss sexual wellness and pleasure is Rachel Baker, founder of LBDO. We talk everything from erection types to having sex in share houses, erogenous zones, why the pleasure gap is a very real thing and heaps more!Head to https://www.lbdo.com to start elevating your pleasure and use discount code FO30 at checkout for $30 off the Essensual Vibe!Figuring Out 30 is now on Instagram!:)Join music presenter and author Bridget Hustwaite...2023-10-0247 min
Figuring Out 30Gabriella Labucci Is 31 And Couldn't Be Happier Fresh from placing runner up in season three of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under, Gabriella Labucci joins Bridget to chat about all about her drag journey, navigating life with ADHD and how Gabriella went from not even thinking she would make it to 30, to being happier than ever at 31. PLUS, how she met Lady Gaga AND a slay little trauma dump of Bridget and Gabriella working their first ever job together at Sturt St Maccas in Ballarat xoxoStay connected with Gabriella Labucci on Instagram and buy her merch here!Figuring Out 30 is...2023-09-2551 min
Figuring Out 30Life After AFL ft. Jack WattsRetiring at the age of 29 may seem uncommon in most professions, right? Well, it's a reality many AFL players face and in this episode, Jack Watts shares what it was like to exit the footy world as he entered his 30’s. Jack was the number one draft pick in 2008 and played for Melbourne (alongside Bridget’s partner Oscar) and Port Adelaide. This is a super insightful, candid look into how the pressures of professional sport have influenced Wattsy’s relationship with footy and the lessons he’s taking into this next chapter of life. You can hear more...2023-09-1851 min
Figuring Out 30Attachment 101 with Stephanie RiggHave you ever wondered why some relationships thrive while others seem to unravel? Or why you find yourself communicating and navigating conflict in a particular way? Well, the answer might just lie in our attachment styles! This week, relationship coach Stephanie Rigg joins the pod to unpack Attachment Theory and the key characteristics of each style. Check out Steph's own podcast, On Attachment!You can also follow her on Instagram and grab a copy of her free Attachment Guide hereFiguring Out 30 is now on Instagram!:)2023-09-1142 min
Figuring Out 30Sooo...Have You Got A Will?When Barbie asked "“Do you guys ever think about dying?”, she had a point! Have you done your will? Apparently this is something we should start preparing as soon as we turn 18 but Australians under the age of 35 are the least likely to have an estate plane in place. So we gotta change that! Today's episode is basically like a crash course in preparing a will with Aaron Zelman, co-founder of Willed. Find out some surprising things you can include in your will, how to make it legally binding, what happens when somebody passes without a will and heaps more...2023-09-0430 min
Figuring Out 30Queer Parenting with Sean SzepsBridge is baaaaack and sitting down with Sean Szeps ahead of Fathers Day for a candid chat about life in his thirties and life as a queer dad in Australia! If you're not across Sean, he's a podcaster, content creator AND the author of "Not Like Other Dads". It's an incredible memoir on how Sean navigates the heterosexual parenting world, documenting first-hand what happens when the parenting script - 300,000 years in the making -simply doesn’t apply.To stay connected with Sean, follow him here and purchase his book here!Figuring Out 30 is no...2023-08-2856 minTwo Broke ChicksLove Lessons From Your 20s ft. Bridget HustwaiteBridget Hustwaite blows our minds with the wildest breakup story we’ve ever heard. Plus, the podcaster & author shares her life lessons from heartbreak, learning to date again at 30 & the advice she would give to her 20-year-old self.
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Figuring Out 30Splendour, Barbie & Your Questions Answered!Before the pod takes a lil break, Bridget sits down to share her night at the Melbourne premiere of Barbie, her weekend at Splendour in the Grass and whether the festival has redeemed itself from last year, PLUS answers the questions you submitted to FO30! As promised, here's the WHAT'S GOOD playlist for your new music fix.And... the OhNut that was discussed in this episode!Figuring Out 30 is now on Instagram!:)Join music presenter and author Bridget Hustwaite as she explores the chaos, confusion...2023-07-2530 min
Love RantsLove Rants with Bridget HustwaiteIn episode three of Love Rants, host Melissa Mason and guest Bridget Hustwaite talk about letting go of the fairy tale around “The One”. They’ll explore the concept of love, and how what you look for in a partner evolves as you move through different life stages. Bridget Hustwaite is a Melbourne-based presenter, author, and podcaster. Her latest project is a podcast series called Figuring Out 30, explores the chaos of life as a 30-year-old. In this episode you’ll hear about: Why is society, and why are we, so attached to the idea of The O...2023-07-1950 min
Figuring Out 30Dating, Divorce & Desserts with Charlotte ReeJoining Bridget this week is bestselling author of Heartbake and home cook extraordinaire Charlotte Ree! By the age of 32, Charlotte had been married, divorced, broken someone’s heart, and had her heart broken into a million little pieces, twice. But perhaps her greatest love story is one that's been there all along, right there in the kitchen. Hear how cooking helped Charlotte find herself, as well as her experience on the dating apps post-divorce, plus candid reflections on losing a best friend and navigating the complexities of familial relationships.Connect with Charlotte on IG and purchase he...2023-07-1750 min
Figuring Out 30Inside The Mind Of A Psychic Medium!Get ready to connect with spirit because this week, Jessica Lynne not only takes you inside her mind as a psychic medium but reveals what YOU can do to help embrace your own intuition. Plus, catch some snippets of Bridget’s own reading!To stay connected with Jessica Lynne, follow her here. (https://www.instagram.com/jessicalynnemediumship/)Figuring Out 30 is now on Instagram!:)Join music presenter and author Bridget Hustwaite as she explores the chaos, confusion and clarity that comes with turning 30. Produced and pre...2023-07-1031 minFiguring Out 30Finding Family at 31 ft. Tess GriffinJoining Bridget on this episode is fellow Ballaratian and podcaster Tess Griffin, who lost her father to suicide when she was just three years old. Tess' dad never knew his own biological father but 28 years on, Tess found him and it's all thanks to an ancestry DNA test! Hear Tess share how an Emmy-winning TV series inspired her to take the test, what the process actually entails, what it was like meeting her grandfather, Barry, for the first time and more. Seriously, there is SO much more to this story that will pull at your heart strings in more...2023-07-0346 minFiguring Out 30Relocating Your Life For Love ft. Alisha Aitken-RadburnHow far are you willing to go for your relationship? For Alisha Aitken-Radburn, it was over 3000km! In this episode, Bridget chats to the Bachelor Australia fave about her experience moving from Sydney to Perth for her now husband, Glenn. Hear Alisha share how the Bachelor in Paradise couple decided that SHE would be the one to pack up her life, what it was like to find new work and form a new friendship circle from scratch, PLUS the advice Alisha would pass on to couples in a similar situation.To stay connected with Alisha, follow...2023-06-261h 02Figuring Out 30How To Make NEW Friends In Your 20s/30sOk pals, it’s time to turn the friend radar ON because this episode is all about forming new connections! Joining us to share some epic tips and tricks is Dr. Ali Walker, a human connection scientist and author of ‘Click or Clash?’. Hear Ali and Bridget discuss numerous concepts such as our loneliness thresholds, our connection appetites and types as well as the importance of "intensity" and "frequency", plus how many friends we *really* need.To stay connected with Ali Walker, follow her on Instagram and you can purchase her book ‘Click or Clash?’ here.F...2023-06-1952 minFiguring Out 30Navigating FriendSplits with Dr Hannah KorrelNot every friendship is meant to last forever and sometimes our thirties can highlight some solid shifts within social circles, but how do you know when it’s worth letting a friendship fully fizzle out? In this episode, Bridget picks the brain of clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Hannah Korrel about friendsplits, when to adjust effort levels, the physical effects of a toxic friendship, the importance of asserting yourself and more!You can follow Dr Hannah Korrel on Instagram and purchase her super insightful book 'How To Break Up With Friends' here. Plus, check out Hannah's app 'Assert Yo...2023-06-1242 minFiguring Out 30Making a Living on TikTok with Celia GercovichBridget's taking you home to Ballarat to meet her mate from high school, Celia Gercovich. Familiar name? Maybe you’re one of 1.6 MILLION people who follow Celia on TikTok! Hear how Celia has emerged as one of Australia’s most relatable content creators, her fascination with influencing as well as her high school mems with Bridget, featuring one particular subject that traumatised them lmao. Celia also talks us through her multiple business ventures and relationship with toxic productivity, how she advocated for herself as a young female leader at a tech corp giant, why she’ll “never work for the man”...2023-06-051h 00Figuring Out 30Closure and What To Do if You Don't Get ItWhether it's a romantic relationship, friendship, loss of job or even a death, some people can't move forward without closure but is it something that we really need? And what happens if we don't get it? Joining Bridget to answer your questions on closure is Melbourne based psychologist Chris Cheers, who is also the author of "The New Rulebook: Notes from a psychologist to help redefine the way you live". Hear Chris unpack the concept of closure and why we feel like we must seek it, as well as the link to confirmation bias and schemas, PLUS the one...2023-05-2950 minFiguring Out 30The Bodzilla: I Am Not Here to Pay Bills and Stay Thin!Body image has been one of the most requested topics to cover on the pod so this week Bridget is diving in and with some amazingly valuable insights provided by respected body positivity and mental health advocate April Hélène-Horton, aka The Bodzilla! We talk fashion week, her highly publicised conversation with Michelle Bridges, thoughts on Jenny Craig & SkinnyMeTea, how anti-ageing is the sister of diet culture, the way in which motherhood has influenced April's relationship with her body, the lululemon item that made April cry and why life is more than bills and skinny!To...2023-05-231h 03
Before You Bloom2 ~ My journey with Endometriosis and Chronic illnessIn this episode, I share my personal experience with Endometriosis and Chronic illness. I talk about my own personal story, what Endo actually is, what I've learned along my journey and some great informative resources that have helped me. I also discuss how you can help a loved one with Endometriosis and I share some tips for coping with chronic illness, including the importance of self-care, seeking support, and advocating for yourself in medical settings. This episode shares my raw and honest experience and aims to provide insights about Endo while also helping others who may be going through...2023-05-2029 minFiguring Out 30Lessons in Taking Care with Laura HenshawWholesome hangs with Laura Henshaw this week! This lady really needs no introduction but in short, she is the co-founder and CEO of KIC (fka Keep It Cleaner), author, podcaster and law graduate! Hear how Laura has realised the importance of mind, body and connection, plus the humble beginnings of the KICPOD and how she navigates personal expectations and external comparison in her thirties. We also unpack some of the toxic diet culture trends we were exposed to in our twenties (death to SkinnyMeTea!!!)To stay connected with Laura, follow her here! You can also purchase...2023-05-1645 minFiguring Out 30Jack River's Endless Summer & Call to The Music IndustryAhead of her second album 'Endless Summer' dropping next month, Bridget catches up with the utterly inspiring force that is Holly Rankin aka Jack River to chat about the recording process and Holly's latest project, baby Maggie! This is suchhh an insightful look into Holly's pregnancy and how motherhood has impacted her creativity but an honest observation on how the music industry treats women who not only age, but who also decide to have children. Strap in, cos we have some THOUGHTS. Jack River’s new album ‘Endless Summer’ drops June 16. You can pre-order it here! F...2023-05-0959 minFiguring Out 30Rethinking My Relationship with AlcoholLeaving weeknight radio and taking on freelance work has come with many perks for Bridget, like being able to enjoy a regular dinner time (hell yeah) and attend events (slay). Howeverrrr, she's noticed a greater exposure to alcohol and she's feeling a bit weird about it so in this episode, you're going to hear her pick the brain of Jill Stark, who documented a year without booze in her bestselling book, High Sobriety. Find out what Jill came to realise about drinking culture in Australia and how she navigated the surprisingly huge reaction to her sobriety, PLUS what that...2023-05-011h 08Figuring Out 30What Two Unmarried Girls In Their 30s Think Of WeddingsWe’ve knuckled down on some pretty serious topics as of late so joining Bridget for a lighthearted yarn this week is her pal, comedian Jess Perkins AKA very popular friend who gets invited to many weddings. And they’re tackling the biiig questions like how much should you gift at weddings? Are you expected to buy a gift if you’re travelling far for a wedding? Can you go home before the bride and groom? What’s the bloody difference between a bridal shower and a hens day? What about last minute guest invites? Why does Bridget keep dropping...2023-04-2448 minFiguring Out 30Miscarriage Awareness with Chloe FisherSadly, one in four pregnancies end in miscarriage but we still have a long way to go in terms of normalising the conversation surrounding such a devastating loss. In this episode, Bridget catches up with the beautiful Chloe Fisher (Darling, Shine!) who has been using her huge platform to share her own fertility struggles and help others feel less alone. You’ll hear Chloe reveal what it’s like to experience multiple miscarriages and undergo seven rounds of IVF, the one thing that people say that infuriates her the most, plus Chloe’s latest health diagnosis and what really happen...2023-04-1852 minFiguring Out 30Poop Stools, Travel FOMO.. Things I've Realised at 32A brief one this week as Bridget recovers from birthday celebrations and sits down to talk through the things she has realised at 32.:)Join music presenter and author Bridget Hustwaite as she explores the chaos, confusion and clarity that comes with turning 30. Produced and presented by Bridget HustwaitePhotography and artwork by Tim LambertDrop a line, anytime: figuringout30@gmail.comIf you like what you hear, please like/subscribe/share the love! Xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...2023-04-1121 minFiguring Out 30The Price of Motherhood with Phoebe SimmondsIt's 2023 and what can be easily regarded as the most important job in the world is still one of the least valued. Yep, we're talking motherhood. Joining Bridget to unpack the inequality of female caregiving and bullshit juggling act of business and babies is Melbourne-based boss (literally) Phoebe Simmonds, who also shares her experience of a high risk pregnancy and reveals why her transition to 30 was so gut-wrenching.Follow Phoebe here and check out her fab two businesses, The Blow and the memo.The book that Bridget and Phoebe discuss is The Cost...2023-04-0447 minFiguring Out 30Good Mourning: Life after LossGrief is such a universal experience that can impact our lives in so many ways, yet we kinda suck at talking about it. So, let's talk about it! Bridget catches up with Sally Douglas from the Good Mourning podcast to chat about the unexpected loss of her mum and her beautiful new book created with her co-host, Imogen Carn, that aims to get real about grief and help people navigate life after loss.For more, check out the Good Mourning podcast and purchase their brand new book!:)Join music presenter...2023-03-2833 minFiguring Out 30A Lil Pep Talk on HeartbreakBreakups are never fun and to celebrate her 2 year "dumpiversary", Bridget shares the tips and tricks that helped her move on from her last relationship and enter her 30s with guns blaaaaazingg. Few more f-bombs than usual fyi ¯\_(ツ)_/¯BRIDGEY PICK:the delete men playlist by Bridget's friend, G.Big thanks once again to the new Modibodi period active underwear range for sponsoring today’s episode! You can check out their online store here and use discount code BRIDGET2023 for 15% off - excludes bundles, gift cards, reduced items and maxi absorbency. No min s...2023-03-2128 minFiguring Out 30A Question of Age with Jacinta ParsonsBridget catches up with her radio mom Jacinta Parsons for a candid chat about ageing, how it connects to grief and the systems in place that work against women as they progress through life. Jacinta is the presenter of Victorian Afternoons on ABC Melbourne, as well as the incredible author of "Unseen" and "A Question of Age: Women, ageing and the forever self", which you can purchase right here!BRIDGEY PICKS (TASMANIA EDITION)MONA & the Posh Pit ferryUrban GreekSonny Bar:)2023-03-1344 min
Slow It DownFiguring Out ThirtyTo celebrate International Women’s Day, this week I am going to share an episode of a podcast I featured in earlier this year. The podcast is Figuring Out 30 hosted by former Triple J presenter Bridget Hustwaite. The podcast is a deep dive into navigating your 30s and all the wonderful slash terrifying things that present around this time of life. I’d had a work crush on Bridget since moving to Melbourne as she hosted the night show when we started breakfast on KIIS and would find myself thinking how can I become friends with this gal?! Think of thi...2023-03-0752 minFiguring Out 30What You Need To Know About EndometriosisIt's Endometriosis Awareness Month so Bridget is taking you through everything you need to know about this chronic condition that affects one in nine (!!) Australians.Take this episode as a crash course but if you want to learn more, check out these trusted resources:The Center for Endometriosis CareEndo Girls BlogIn 16 Years of EndoBeating Endo by Dr. Iris Orbuch and Dr. Amy SteinHow to Endo by Bridget Hustwaiteendogram Big thanks to The Spoonie Society for...2023-03-0639 minFiguring Out 30Dating after Divorce with Helen ChikBridget catches up with digital content creator and author Helen Chik to chat about her amazing self-published book and what it’s like to date after two divorces! Hear all about Helens time in New York as a single pringle and why it’s so important to be transparent with your matches, plus whether life milestones are all they’re cracked up to be.You can purchase SEX, SWIPES & OTHER STORIES right here. Go on, support a local indepedent author!BRIDGEY PICKS:Maisie Peters - Body BetterSol Vi...2023-02-2746 minFiguring Out 30Two Pans on a Pod! Chatting Sexuality with Maria ThattilIn celebration of Sydney WorldPride, Bridget catches up with former Miss Universe Australia and media personality Maria Thattil to discuss what it's like to come out later in life and especially following a conservative upbringing, plus the expectations placed on those who do not identify as heterosexual. Grab your copy of Maria's brand new book 'Unbounded' here!BRIDGEY PICKS:Indy - Freeloader:)Join music presenter and author Bridget Hustwaite as she explores the chaos, confusion and clarity that comes with turning 30. Produced a...2023-02-2046 minFiguring Out 30My first Cougar Valentine's Day <3It's a big episode as Bridget recovers from a weekend of music festivals and celebrates her first Valentine's Day as a cougar hehe! Hear her pick the brain of fellow podcaster Melissa Mason whose mission to f*ck Paul Mescal led her to a relationship with a guy ten years her junior! Bridge's bf Oscar also joins in on the dating age gap convo and good mate Pippy gives a very frank review of the latest Magic Mike film.Want more from Melissa Mason? Follow her here!Big thanks to VUSH for sponsoring...2023-02-1356 minFiguring Out 30Identity Beyond Work with Polly 'PJ' HardingFollowing her decision to quit prime time radio, Bridget catches up with fellow broadcaster and podcaster Polly 'PJ' Harding who broke hearts right across Melbourne when she announced her shock departure from the highly coveted KIIS breakfast slot. Find out what caused PJ's shift in priorities, the multiple types of grief she has experienced in her thirties and the importance of separating who you are from what you do.Check out PJ's own podcast right here!BRIDGEY PICKS:Mimi Webb - Red FlagsJasmin Eats - Pork Sausage...2023-02-0651 minFiguring Out 30So, I Quit My Job. Anyway!Bridget is back and ready to fill you in on everything that's happened since the last episode of Figuring Out 30! Hear her highlights of 2022, why she quit her job and what's coming up for her (and the podcast!) in 2023.Big thanks to The Spoonie Society for sponsoring this episode - you can find them on Instagram and shop their amazing range of heat packs right here. Use discount code BRIDGET15 for 15% off your first order!:)Join music presenter and author Bridget Hustwaite as she explores the chaos, confusion and clarity...2023-01-3021 min
Fill My CupBridget Hustwaite Had Everything Figured Out, Then Saturn ReturnedAs you head towards 30 you're probably hoping to have everything figured out. A good career? a partner? a dog? maybe a mortgage? But then (for some us) the universe throws us a curveball, cue your Saturn Return. Saturn Returns between the ages of 27 and 31. It's a cosmic exit from your current circumstance into new and hopefully better life. But unfortunately, it comes at a cost. On this episode Allira is joined by Bridget Hustwaite, Broadcaster, Author and Health Advocate to talk about what happened when Saturn returned in her life. TH...2022-10-2215 minFiguring Out 30S1 10 - Ask Me Anything!How did you know you were ready to start dating again? How does podcasting compare to radio? In this episode (the final of series one!) Bridget sits down to answer your questions about Figuring Out 30 and her personal experiences - from navigating long term breakups and maintaining friendships, to raising a (dramatic) puppy and what she wished she did in her 20’s.Join music presenter and author Bridget Hustwaite as she explores the chaos, confusion and clarity that comes with turning 30. Produced and presented by Bridget HustwaitePhotography and artwork by Tim Lambert2022-06-2043 minFiguring Out 30S1 09 - Figuring Out 30...As a Fella! With Alex Dyson & Dyl BuckleyThis podcast series has mainly been presented from Bridget's perspective as a 31 year old woman but what does it mean to navigate your 30's as a guy? Do males even care or lose sleep about this chapter of life?! To find out more, Bridget is picking the brains of two adored dudes in media, Dyl Buckley and Alex Dyson. Hear Bridge, Dyl and Dyso (new commercial radio trio anyone?) chat everything from hair loss and fertility to our measure of success, identities beyond our career and a few hip hop references bc why not!Show Notes:2022-06-1350 minFiguring Out 30S1 08 - Figuring Out Finances with Mel BrowneMoney can be bloody hard to understand and even harder to talk about. With the cost of living on the rise and precarious employment trends emerging, it's understandable that so many young people are feeling shit about their financial future. BUT it's not all doom and gloom! Joining Bridget to provide some insight and hope is financial expert and author Mel Browne. From home ownership and managing bank accounts to investing, afterpay and crypto, prepare for a crash course in cash and hear why your 30's are actually the PERFECT time to start taking control of your finances. 2022-06-0651 min
The InnerviewEndometriosis & Living With Chronic Pain with Caitlyn NicholsEndometriosis (en-doh-me-tree-o-sis) is a word that 1 in 10 women* hear from their Gynaecologist, relating to their ongoing pain or as an explanation for their fertility problems. It is one of the most commonly seen gynaecological diseases, yet is poorly understood and not commonly talked about. Caitlyn is 1 in 10, after suffering painful periods for years, ongoing migraines and excruciating chronic pain she was finally able to get a formal diagnosis and was sent off for her first excision. A few months after her surgery and having a taste of some normality and minimal pain, the symptoms suddenly came back...2022-06-0149 min