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'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 Mas
The Yield is a long overdue inclusion in our book club. Winner of the 2020 Miles Franklin award, it is a powerful book that at its core highlights the power and healing ability of language. In this episode, I am joined by my great friend and
'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! A
I'm so delighted to br bringing you another book by Curtis Sittenfeld. Published in 2016, Eligible in Sittenfeld's modern retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. In this episode, I am joined by my great friend Maddie Thomson to workshop
In 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
It's Women's Health Week so I am joined by Sydney GP Dr Annette Skarschewski to discuss the biggest health challenges facing women and what screening tests and checks are available to use to ensure our health is in th best shape possible. Pleas
In this episode of the podcast, I workshop Aussie author and journalist Jacqueline Maley's first book - The Truth About Her - with my great friend Louise Talbot. Both Lou and I loved this book. Jacqueline's commentary on motherhood, parenting a
I 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 - un
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Mandy 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 idylli
I'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 prod
In this episode, I share with you my take on this wonderful book by Aussie author Laura Bloom. A celebration of female friendship, The Women and The Girls transports you back to the 70's when Abba hit Sydney and highlights the changing role of
Welcome 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
You'd be hard pressed to find many peeps who haven't experienced a lockdown, quarantine or stay at home directive over the last 18 months. COVID has certainly changed the way we live. In this episode, I workshop the lockdown blues with you, as
It'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 cl
In this episode, I chat with my bookie friend Jules Collard about Craig Silvey's latest novel Honeybee. Honeybee is Craig's 3rd novel. It was shortlisted for the 2021 ABIA Prize and was the Dymocks book of the Year in 2020. Honeybee is a gorgeo
In 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 paren
In 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 v
Finding 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 prod
I'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 fi
This 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
This 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
I'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 f
In this episode I chat with the incredible Heather Morris about her second book, Cilka's Journey. Launched in 2019 (yes - I'm catching up), Cilka's Journey is the follow-up story to The Tattooist of Auschwitz which took the world by storm when
In 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 stu
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