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Stacey June and Kristie Mercer have trouble with authority. They are commonly known as The Thinkergirls. They are BFF’s, inquisitive beings and find the funny in the f*cked. This Pod Channel is the home of conversations full of thoughts you are thinking but not saying and giving space for questions those are often too scared to ask about love, politics, how often you tan (and why) and the complexities of relationships, health and friendships. You may have heard the girls on their national radio show ‘The Thinkergirls’, or seen them on the telly – they are also known to throw a killer live event. Watch out for their live recordings at a city / town near you. For enquiries / bookings, please contact hello@thinkergirl.com.au www.thethinkergirls.com.au
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Stacey June and Kristie Mercer have trouble with authority. They are commonly known as The Thinkergirls. They are BFF’s, inquisitive beings and find the funny in the f*cked. This Pod Channel is the home of conversations full of thoughts you are thinking but not saying and giving space for questions those are often too scared to ask about love, politics, how often you tan (and why) and the complexities of relationships, health and friendships. You may have heard the girls on their national radio show ‘The Thinkergirls’, or seen them on the telly – they are also known to throw a killer live event. Watch out for their live recordings at a city / town near you. For enquiries / bookings, please contact hello@thinkergirl.com.au www.thethinkergirls.com.au
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    Marie Claire x The Thinkergirls: We Need To Talk About... Should We Ban The Word Pretty?

    Marie Claire x The Thinkergirls: We Need To Talk About... Should We Ban The Word Pretty?

    Marie Claire and The Thinkergirls Present We Need To Talk About...
    Today's Topic: Should We Ban The Word Pretty?
    00:38 - Foreword from Editor of Marie Claire Nicky Briger 
    1:13 - Kristie explains her complex relationship with the word 'pretty' 
    2:47 - Kristie realises that looks and 'being pretty' is a currency in her childhood 
    4:32 - When Kristie asked Mum at 11 'do you think I'm pretty?' 
    7:41 - The Thinkergirls ask little girls what they think of the word pretty? 
    14:43 - Well...so should we ban the word 'pretty?' 

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    • 16 min
    Marie Claire x The Thinkergirls: We Need To Talk About... Happiness

    Marie Claire x The Thinkergirls: We Need To Talk About... Happiness

    Marie Claire and The Thinkergirls Present We Need To Talk About...
    Today's Topic: Happiness
    00:26 - Foreword from Editor of Marie Claire Nicky Briger  
    1:17 - Marie Claire writer Kathryn Madden shares her experience of completing Yale's 'Happiness Course' 
    6:12 - Obsessing over what you don't have is the killer of happiness 
    9:57 - Visualisation as a technique to promote happiness from the course 
    12:38 - Writer of 'Happy As' Lisa Portolan on why we're all so obsessed with being happy 
    18:31 - The only way we can realise we're actually happy is by not being happy! 
    23:26 - We need to reframe the word happy and use other words instead of just 'happy' 
    24:49 - Happiness V Wellness. There's now a price tag on 'happiness' 

    'Happy As' by Lisa Portolan. Check it out HERE 
    https://www.booktopia.com.au/happy-as-lisa-portolan/prod9781760681111.html

    Kathryn Madden's Marie Claire Article on her Yale Happiness Course experience 
    https://www.marieclaire.com.au/yale-happiness-course-review

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    • 26 min
    Marie Claire x The Thinkergirls: We Need To Talk About... Miscarriage

    Marie Claire x The Thinkergirls: We Need To Talk About... Miscarriage

    Marie Claire and The Thinkergirls Present We Need To Talk About...
    Today's Topic: Miscarriage
    00:31 - Foreword from Editor of Nikki Birgger 
    1:13 - Co-founder of Pink Elephant Support Samantha Payne takes us through the stats of miscarriage 
    8:33 - How important is it that people around someone experiencing a miscarriage know how to support? 
    10:01 - Features Director of Marie Claire Sarah Grant 
    11:33 - Kristie goes through the do’s and don’t when someone around you has experienced a miscarriage with Stace + Sarah 
    16:00 - Connecting with women that have also experienced a pregnancy loss 
    21:58 - Being there for someone beyond the initial loss
    31:36 - Creating a safe place for the conversation is the most important 

    Find Pink Elephant Support + the amazing work they do HERE
    If any of this episode is triggering, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14

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    • 34 min
    Marie Claire x The Thinkergirls: We Need To Talk About... I Do

    Marie Claire x The Thinkergirls: We Need To Talk About... I Do

    Marie Claire and The Thinkergirls Present We Need To Talk About...
    Today's Topic: I Do - One Year on from Marriage Equality

    00:56 - Foreword from Editor of Nicky Briger 
    1:23 - LGBTQI advocate / champion Jason Ball on where marriage equality is in 2019 
    7:40 - Luke & Craig said ‘I do’ this year. They share their story 
    10:47 - The powerful moment that made them realise what marriage equality actually means 
    18:36 - Has anything changed in their relationship post marriage?
    20:56 - Christine Forster on the process of marriage equality laws passing in Australia 
    23:25 - Christine shares her big day with her partner Virginia 
    26:09 - Was there more pressure on the day? 
    29:44 - Is there now more pressure on same sex couples to get married now that that there’s the option to? 
    33:51 - What can straight people learn from same sex couples and the way they approach relationships / commitment? 

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    • 37 min
    Marie Claire x The Thinkergirls: We Need To Talk About... Emotional Labour

    Marie Claire x The Thinkergirls: We Need To Talk About... Emotional Labour

    Marie Claire and The Thinkergirls Present We Need To Talk About...
    Today's Topic: Emotional Labour
    00:44 - Foreword from Editor of Nikki Briger
    1:27 - What actually is ‘emotional labor’ in a relationship to Stace and Kristie? 
    5:43 - Women bit by bit taking on more in relationships 
    8:18 - Feminine and masculine energy in relationships. We’re not just talking about men and women here 
    12:27 - Kids being a game-changer for ‘emotional labour’ in relationships 
    15:33 - What are some of the take outs from the article that went viral? 
    20:30 - Why conversation is key 
    23:19 - How millennials / new relationships are reshaping the way the dynamic works 

    Women Aren’t Nags We’re Just Fed Up by Gemma Hartley. Originally featured HERE 
    ‘Fed Up’ By Gemma Hartly - Read HERE 
    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38647406-fed-up

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    • 25 min
    Marie Claire x The Thinkergirls: We Need To Talk About... Anxiety

    Marie Claire x The Thinkergirls: We Need To Talk About... Anxiety

    Marie Claire and The Thinkergirls Present We Need To Talk About...
    Today's Topic: Anxiety.
    0:28 - A foreward from Editor of Marie Claire, Nicky Briger.
    1:04 - The Thinkergirls interview Juanita Phillips; ABC News Presenter, author and mother of two.
    7:14 - Marie Claire staff Millie, Robyn and Susie tell us how their anxiety started.
    9:07 - The Thinkergirls interview Jill Stark; Author of Happily Never After.
    15:41 - Millie shares how she deals with her anxiety through breathing.
    17:23 - Juanita Phillips shares the story of her on air anxiety attack.
    26:11 - Susie shares how learning to let go of control helped her anxiety.
    27:20 - Jill Stark and The Thinkergirls discuss anxiety in women and how to measure your growth.
    32:41 - Susie, Robyn and Millie share their tips for managing anxiety.
    34:28 - A word from Stacey and Kristie.

    If anything in this podcast was triggering, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14

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    • 36 min

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695 Ratings

695 Ratings

Dani N 💗 ,

Love the channel!!

I first heard these girls on KIIS and was so upset when they weren’t on anymore so I am so glad they are continuing with the podchannel. Love the conversations, I listen every morning on my way to work and makes my morning commute better! Keep up the amazing work!

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Amazing talking all the things

My sister recommended these lovely ladies to me.
I can not thank these girls enough for the laughs and the tears they have given me.
The different topics and how true they are to themselves I love. They are like a friend at exactly the right moment you need them. I have recently signed up to VIP, I mean look I get a lot from these girls and what’s one less glass of wine a week to ensure we keep these girls going!
I 100% recommend subscribing to the TG.

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Best pod cast around , I love going through the journey of women hood with you both sharing everyday issues , happiness , tears and life’s learning opportunities, Thank you .I always feel more grounded once I have had my daily listen. 🙏

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