Her Best Life

I want to be honest with you.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Dear lovely listeners,

This week’s episode feels a little different… and honestly, it’s something I went back and forth on sharing at all - but I truly believe in being open with you all and the power in sharing.

When I made the decision to continue the podcast solo after Jackie stepped away, what mattered most to me was this community we’ve built together. Creating a space where women feel seen, heard, supported and not alone. That hasn’t changed - and it never will.

I’m taking a break from the pod for now, but I’m already so excited to come back and continue growing this space with you all.

Thank you for being here, always.

Love,
Gem x

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Protecting our kids from porn

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Gemma is joined by Dr Corry again this week to talk parenting in the digital age, pornography and protecting our kids from the algorithms. Plus, Gemma has an exciting update on the Her Best Life retreat with Meghan, Duchess of Sussex as Dr Corry reveals what attendees can expect from her talk during the weekend.

The book Dr Corry mentioned is Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child by John M. Gottman.

PS: If you’d still like to attend and wasn’t initially selected for a ticket, listen out for the code word in this episode to get onto the standby list and then register your details at https://www.herbestlife.org/her-best-life-retreat-with-meghan

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Belle was happily married for 21 years, then her husband left.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This week Gemma is joined by the wonderful Belle Burden, whose best-selling book Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage recently resonated with her in ways she never expected. Throughout the chat, Belle talks about the red flags she didn’t see at the time, what she’s learned about herself through her divorce and how she picked herself up from her rock bottom to build a life that’s now filled with so much joy.

Find out more information on Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage here.

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Yes, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is coming to meet you all

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:23:40 +0000

This week we have a very special announcement… Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is coming to Sydney to meet you all at our upcoming Her Best Life retreat! And trust us, nobody is more shocked at this than Gemma, who explains the full story of how this has all come together and how excited Meghan is to join our community while in Australia in April.

Her Best Life retreat will be an unforgettable weekend for women ready to reconnect, recharge and have some serious fun from Friday, 17th April to Sunday, 19th April at the brand-new Intercontinental Sydney Coogee Beach.

For event details and to register your interest, head to www.herbestlife.org

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They always come crawling back…

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

This week Gemma is joined by her lovely executive assistant Alex to talk “Terminator” men who always come back when they sense you’ve finally moved on, why you shouldn’t be tempted to ruin your new relationship when they do reappear and how to overcome breadcrumbing.

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Taking control of your life (Q&A)

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Gemma answers your questions in this week’s episodes - and a lot of them are focussed around how to take control of your life, not letting fear hold you back and building a better future. Plus, what was Nicole Kidman like to work for? And how did Gemma and Jackie really meet?

PS: If you listen to the very end, there’s a little surprise.

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When not to give up on a relationship (ft. Gemma’s boyfriend Scott)

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

After much demand from listeners, this week Gemma’s boyfriend Scott (aka Kermit the green flag) joins her on the podcast to talk about how they got together, why we should always take a chance in love and what you shouldn’t settle for. Plus, the pair reflect on their communication styles, green flags to look out for and why Scott didn’t give up on Gemma after she briefly broke up with him last year!

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When to cut off your parents

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

As the Beckham family breakdown continues to dominate the headlines, this week Gemma is joined by therapist Dr Justine Corry to discuss if there’s ever a right time to cut your parents off.

Throughout the episode, Gemma gets emotional while reflecting on her childhood and reveals how bestie Jackie has been supporting her through her decision to share this part of her life publicly on the pod.

To connect with Dr Corry reach out via email hello@drjustinecorry.com or on Insta @drjustinecorry

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Jackie’s big realisation

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

We’re back with our first episode of the year and it’s a big one with a few tears! Gemma’s manifest came true over the holidays, Jackie’s realised some very big things after doing a lot of shadow work in therapy and we have an update about the future of the podcast. Thank you to everyone who has supported Her Best Life over the last two years and helped us build such a beautiful community, we hope you love everything we have planned in 2026.

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Jackie’s new addiction

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

What was meant to be a lighthearted moment from Jackie about a new “addiction" in her life led to a profound revelation happening in real time while discussing it with Gemma. The Besties then became vulnerable reflecting on how their friendship has changed now they both have partners and vowed to keep each other as a priority in each other's lives.

Thank you to everyone who has listened to Her Best Life this year, we’ll see you in 2026!

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Is he cheating through Instagram?

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

It’s our penultimate episode of the year and things get off to a bit of a chaotic start! Once Jackie and Gemma settle in, they cover everything from inappropriate kissing booths, vaginal rejuvenation and how social media interactions are now grounds for divorce in Turkey - but is liking someone’s sexy selfies actually cheating? Plus, Gemma opens up about her first big fight with partner Scott and what they both learned from it.

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The M Word

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

This week on Her Best Life, Jackie and Gemma go there… and we mean there. Gemma kicks things off with an embarrassing story that leads the girls into the ultimate “M-word” chat: what should women even call masturbation? From shower benches and solo time (or lack of it), to Jackie’s colonoscopy update, the wild new $10,000 “spotter’s fee” trend among women!

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Stop trying to be the ‘perfect parent’ with Dr Shefali

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Her Best Life, Jackie and Gemma sit down with world-renowned psychologist and bestselling author Dr Shefali for an honest, empowering conversation about parenting, aging, and what it really means to rewrite your identity as a woman.

To see Dr Shefali live, visit https://events.drshefali.com/australia/

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It’s time to break the rules

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

After a lifetime of being a “good girl” and never wanting to rock the boat, Gemma is ready to rebel and Jackie has set her a challenge to really get out of her comfort zone. Plus, the Besties reflect on their weekend on the Gold Coast, have a rant about some naughty toilet behaviour they witnessed in a club and Jackie explains why she wanted to quit the podcast.

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The 'Plan B’ boyfriend theory

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Things take an eerie twist this week as Gemma shares a psychic message she received from a man the other side, and she needs your help trying to track down his family. Plus, Jackie gets emotional as they discuss Dr Tara Swart’s incredible new book The Signs and the besties deep dive a survey that revealed most women have a Plan B when in long-term relationships.

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The secret to happiness

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

A recent admission from Russell Crowe about his relationship status led to Jackie and Gemma questioning why people re-marry and if they really want to walk down the aisle again. Plus, a billion dollar business idea is (almost) born, how to live until you’re 140 and the Besties dive into a new theory on how to live your longest, happiest life...

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Do open relationships work?

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

This week’s episode starts with Jackie reflecting on why she strives to look younger while discussing Kris Jenner’s viral facelift and Gemma has a scary health update to share.

Plus, the Besties then discuss the brutally raw lyrics of Lily Allen’s new album detailing the breakdown of her open marriage to actor to David Harbour and ask themselves: Could they do an open relationship?

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Stranded In The Wilderness

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

We’re back to our normal schedule now Gemma is back in Australia… and a lot happened while she was in the States. Including getting stranded in the wilderness, paying it forward at the supermarket and attending church in the deep south. Plus, prepare to giggle as Jackie questions silent orgasms from men and the Besties share their best dirty talk with each other.

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A little update…

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Dear Besties, we’ve tried our hardest to never miss an episode, but sometimes life gets in the way! We promise we’ll be back to usual as soon as Gemma is home later this week as there’s plenty of updates to share.

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Most people have never been in love

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Jackie stumbled upon a fascinating article about love this week, that got us really questioning things. Plus, we the ladies cover Brazilian waxes gone wrong, farting in your sleep and what makes them feel sexy.

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Am I too old to start again?

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000

After reading Erik Erikson's 8 Stages of Development, this week Jackie wanted to deep dive Generativity versus Stagnation and discuss and the stage in life that starts at 40 and goes through to 65 as a lot of women ask themselves: Am I happy? And can I really start again?

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Things have gone too far…

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000

A lot can happen in a week, especially for Jackie and Gemma! This week’s episode covers everything from an unacceptable invasion of privacy, an unexpected holiday alongside an influencer (but what exactly does an influencer do all day?) and some education about how we’ve been cleaning our private parts wrong for all our lives.

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Sexual Trauma

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This episode of Her Best Life comes with a trigger warning as Gemma opens up about the importance of processing the memories she’s suppressed for most of her life through EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). If this is a topic you may find distressing, please skip this episode.

If you’ve struggled with any of the topics in this episode and would like to speak to somebody for help, please call 1800 RESPECT.

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Obsessive Thoughts (About Him)

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000

If you can’t get a man off your mind, then this episode is one for you! Jackie and Gemma break down how to break free of this approach to dating and why learning about the word “limerence” has been so eye opening. Plus, Gemma details her first big disagreement with boyfriend Scott and Jackie reveals her latest hobby… will this one last, though?

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Unexpected tears

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week’s pod covers everything from meeting the parents, a big relationship milestone and the rise of male escorts, including why more women are booking sex workers. Plus, Jackie gets emotional reflecting on her spiritual journey and thinking about the things she hopes daughter Kitty never struggles with.

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A beginner’s guide to sex toys (bonus episode)

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

After Gemma’s recent trip to a local sex store was a little more vanilla than she’d have liked, Jackie arranged a surprise with Love Honey who have kindly gifted a selection of toys for her to spice things up! In this bonus episode, Jackie talks her through what each one does...

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The Summer I Turned Pretty

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Dead rats, signs from above and disastrous stories about meeting the parents, this week’s podcast is quite the rollercoaster as Gemma prepares to take her relationship with Scott to the next level! Plus, Jackie and Gemma dissect viral TV show The Summer I Turned Pretty and how women around the world are responding to the different male characters.

Are you Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah?

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Sex shop drama (Q&A)

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

To start our 50th episode Gemma shares a wild story about overcoming her unlikely fear of sex stores and Jackie introduces her to anal beads!

The ladies then answer your questions on red flag friendships, money versus happiness, addiction, making new friends as an adult and co-parenting.

Thanks to all of you lovely listeners for joining us since the start of Her Best Life!

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Jackie’s serendipitous first date

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Since last week’s episode Gemma has been bed bound with pneumonia and Jackie is back on the dating apps and went on a first date with someone she met with earlier this year... but will there be a second date with him? Plus, the pair talk high functioning anxiety in women and when manifesting coming true.

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Resentment kills love

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Gemma’s been attending sex education classes at her son’s school and learned something new she couldn’t wait to share with Jackie! Plus, the Besties talk resentment in relationships, vibrating to complete gratefulness and questionable massage parlours.

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Feeing unstoppable with Brittney Saunders

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000

When it comes to empowering women and proving that patience and persistence pays off, nobody is doing it quite like influencer turned entrepreneur Brittney Saunders. The 32-year-old joins Jackie and Gemma this week to talk “winging it” to the top, how an unhappy childhood motivated her to make things happen and why she won’t gatekeep her secrets to success.

Brittney is the founder of inclusive fashion brand, Fayt. Her first book, Just Getting Started, was released in May and she hosts the Big Business with Brittney Saunders podcast.

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Let’s talk about oral sex

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000

A surprising admission from Gwyneth Paltrow led to an unlikely conversation about oral sex, unfulfilling encounters and if an emotional connection guarantees sexual compatibility? Plus, Jackie’s recent trip to Fiji led to a bizarre realisation about the underwater world that Gemma was not expecting!

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The beauty of blended families

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000

As Gemma’s relationship with Scott grows stronger, this week she reflects on how they’ve navigated blending their families together and shares some tips she’s learned. Meanwhile, Jackie is amazed by Gemma’s surprising psychic prediction!

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How 'micro-rejections' affect our relationships

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week, Jackie and Gemma debate whether cruise ships the ultimate holiday, or just a floating nightmare? Then, the girls dive into something a little deeper: the surprising impact of micro-rejections in relationships. How much do the little things really matter—and are we even aware we’re doing them?

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The truth behind Jackie’s “new man”

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week, Jackie takes her crystal obsession to a whole new level — literally halting her entire home build to bury them in the ground for “good energy.” Gemma then opens up about a recent breakdown, sharing the emotional toll of feeling completely overwhelmed. And then, Gemma reveals the truth behind Jackie’s mysterious “new man.”

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Sex, foreplay and spicing things up

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Has the spark fizzled out of your longterm relationship? This week Jackie and Gemma are talking about spicing up your sex life with a partner, little changes you can make to bring back the intimacy, overcoming feeling undesirable and (in Jackie’s case) what not to do!

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The Power of Saying Yes

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000

After completing the Big 5 run in South Africa, a very sore Gemma came straight to Jackie’s from the airport to unpack not just the run itself but what she’s learned about herself. The besties then talk determination, mental strength, and their battles with their bodies over the years. Plus, after an interesting weekend apart from Gem, Jackie is now a new woman with new hobbies, a new outlook on life and a newfound desire to… cook?

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Our first live show (Ft. Gemma’s boyfriend Scott!)

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Jackie and Gemma were joined by 250 of you lovely listeners for their first live show last week, and it was a night to remember! Before everybody started partying too hard, the girls recorded a live episode featuring SOME icks from Gemma’s boyfriend Scott, questions from the audience and an emotional letter that had everybody crying.

The evening was raising vital funds for brain cancer research ahead of Gemma’s Big 5 Run in South Africa, which you can donate to here: https://cb4bc.grassrootz.com/big-5-marathon/gemma-oneill?fbclid=IwY2xjawJrun5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHrfw54JMTItcqORUTvpO1hevmEQZQg6txfeOUzw6vVfZ7MUU9Kat3qdcS4Un_aem_aOv_8YLf5DcZb4DiEA3tYg

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Getting over an ex and risqué sex

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Be warned, this week’s episode has quite the horny start as a fantasy came true in Adelaide!

Plus, Jackie and Gemma discuss where men go wrong on dating apps and how to move on from bad relationships… no matter how much it may hurt to let go of the ‘what if’.

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Pride, privilege and the pressure to have more children

Tue, 27 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

It’s been a while now since Gemma got back together with her boyfriend Scott, and Jackie wanted to see how things are going… and there has been some ups and downs! Meanwhile, Jackie shares the sign from the universe that reminded her she’s on the right track as conversation jumps from mum guilt and societal pressures to feeling proud of what you’ve worked so hard to achieve.

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We have an announcement…

Thu, 22 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

To our lovely Besties community, before Gemma heads to South Africa for her Big 5 run we’d love you all to join us for a drink at The Clovelly Hotel on Thursday, June 5 as a bit of a last minute girls night and fundraiser. Tickets are $50, you’ll get a free champagne upon arrival included with that and all proceeds go towards vital brain cancer research.

We’ll be there meeting you all, you can connect with likeminded women from our community and maybe even make a new Bestie.

Tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/besties-night-with-jackie-o-and-gemma-tickets-1373852863899?aff=oddtdtcreator

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How to choose yourself every day (Part 2)

Wed, 21 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In the second part to this week’s podcast, Gemma discusses for the first time the emotional moment she thought her friendship with Jackie may be over as their lives started going in different directions, and how they both now choose themselves everyday.

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How to Vibrate at a Higher Level (Part 1)

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

After talking about manifesting and vision boards last week, today we want to really look into how you can vibrate at a higher level to help these things come through. Jackie and Gemma become emotional as they reflect on their own journeys, how they were able to move past their own grief and shame and how they now know they’re on the right track.

The book Jackie references is Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David Hawkins.

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Wedding plans and manifesting revisited… what came true?

Tue, 13 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Last year, we did an episode on manifesting where Gemma revealed what was on her vision board… but how many of those things have come true? Plus, Jackie reveals what she’s manifesting for her future – and it looks like one dream may become reality!

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A Very Honest Talk About Our Bodies And Ageing

Tue, 06 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode, Jackie opens up to Gemma about her body insecurities, the pressure she feels to look a certain way due to the criticism she faces daily and asks if you can still love yourself while wanting to look younger? It’s a very raw and vulnerable chat that Jackie and Gemma have surprisingly never had before.

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“How I re-gained my confidence after leaving a bad relationship”

Thu, 01 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the first Bonus episode of Her Best Life! Alongside the main weekly upload on a Wednesday, Jackie and Gemma want to start dropping extra mini episodes where they catch up with the Besties community.

This week, they talk to lovely listener Paulina who recently left an unhealthy relationship while doing our Red Flag Project and recognising that she deserved better.

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How Long Is Too Long Without Sex?

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Jackie and Gemma have reunited on the sofa and there’s a lot to unpack! This week they talk awkward questions from children, lengthy dry spells and when your partner’s actions don’t match his promises. Plus, Jackie has a big question for Gemma’s new boyfriend Scott!

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I’m back with my boyfriend…

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

After last week’s emotional episode, Gemma reveals to Jackie she is now back with her boyfriend and unpacks what has changed, what she has learned from therapist Dr Justine Corry and why she wants to share this so openly. Jackie also gives us an update as her trip to Italy with Kitty comes to an end, including the very telling vision Kitty recently had about Gemma!

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The Boyfriend Update

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

After teasing last week that one of us had a boyfriend, we then recorded an entire episode to post today spilling all on that exciting news… but sadly, a few things have changed since then.

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Let’s Talk About D*** Pics

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week we’re talking breaking out of your comfort zone and chat to a lovely listener called Nicole, who is the perfect example of why we should all push ourselves – and the best way we can do this. We also have a message to all men as we go through our inbox and discuss the surprising issue that’s come between us lately!

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Adolescence

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000

We are jumping on the bandwagon this week as we felt the need to unpack the current Netflix hit, Adolescence. We are chatting about what we loved, what we learnt and what we feel as parents as we navigate a social media world.

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Men with Money

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000

We’ll admit, who we were looking for when we started our dating journey is vastly different to what we are now attracted to! Let’s discuss the realities of what we’ve learnt in our various dating eras and why neither of us wants a man with money.

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Triggered

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000

After all the self reflection and work we’ve done on ourselves, there are still moments and people that trigger us to a heightened state, that make us question our worth and activate the negative self talk. We’ve had 2 triggering moments in our last 2 girls trips respectively and we decided to share how this has played out for us both.

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Girls trip!

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000

We’re on our girls work trip to Europe and boy it’s been an eye opener! We made it to a sex club in Berlin and there is a lot to discuss! Not suitable for description here, so get listening for the shock and hilarity.

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What are you waiting for?

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Sometimes in life we wait, we sit in things that make us unhappy, we wait to do the things that bring us joy. This episode we discuss what holds us back sometimes, what emotions stop us from living fully and we assess on how we feel we are doing in life! Do we have regrets? What are we proud of?

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Friends with Benefits

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000

The time has come for us to consider friends with benefits! This is where we are at! But is it really what we want? Maybe some intimacy is better than none right now? Plus we realise how little we know about all the sexual kinks in our research!! Like what the hell is “Acting like a brat?”

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Criticism

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000

A negative comment led one of us to a ‘a ha’ moment about how as humans we don’t need to be liked by everyone, and that’s ok! So how do we handle criticism and process it? And how do we avoid going down a black hole and stay in a positive place. And why do we both struggle with one emotion - anger.

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Mini Update

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000

We are moving our podcast to Wednesdays! But here's a mini bonus episode for you in the meantime.

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All the woo woo stuff

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000

We can admit it, in our search for love and healing…we have tried A LOT of woo woo stuff. Healers, psychics, moon crystal clearing, EMDR, demon removal and more. We go through them all and admit what we’ve done over the last few years and what we think actually worked in our quest to finding our best selves.

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Sometimes it’s hard

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000

For all the fellow singleton’s out there we acknowledge sometimes it can be hard. Whilst we feel happy in ourselves majority of the time, sometimes moments or days come along that trigger us and make the void feel vast and never ending (which of course it isn’t!).

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Babies?

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

We touch on our holiday to Fiji together and a big change in Jackie’s holidaying! We get deep with talk about babies, embryos, sperm donors and birth partners.

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Breaking up with Friends

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

You know that feeling when someone who you’ve been friends with for a long time suddenly doesn’t feel aligned to who you are – maybe it feels toxic, draining or maybe they are so negative you no longer enjoy spending time with them. Breaking up with friends is hard and we discuss why it’s OK to evolve and not spend time with people who don’t make you happy and why the best thing we can do it honour ourselves. We also identify a friend we think has broken up with us (and that’s OK we respect that!).

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We can’t believe we accepted that?!

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

This week we are removing all shame and embarrassment and talking about specific things we accepted from men in our past. We feel like burying these stories from when we didn’t value ourselves, but some are so funny and downright appalling that we thought why not share!

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Is your Ego calling the shots?

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we talk about our embarrassing ego driven choices over the years, vs the authentic ones. It’s time to make choices that reflect who you truly are, not who your ego wants you to be.

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Rebirth

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

We chat about the beauty in your rebirth, how to push past fear and how to navigate the stages you might experience. In preparation for our girls trip to India we discuss what the highlights and lowlights of traveling together are. In true besties style we go off track and cover how to have shower sex and Jackie’s co-dependent needs are uncovered! Happy New Year Besties!

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Conversations with Partners

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

What do we like to talk to our partners about… when we each get one! It turns out we are quite different after all!

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He’s coming! Do we need to change?

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Well we’ve found a book that charts your astrological timing – and our partners of destiny are on the way next year, supposedly! So what are we going to have to change or eliminate from our single gal life? Let’s go through the bad habits we have that might not work for a new partner.

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Narcissism

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

We reflect on relationships with narcissists and how debilitating and traumatic it can be. The cycle of love bombing, devaluation, gaslighting and then being discarded. Relationships with narcissists are full of danger and we cover off what you need to be aware of so you don’t end up in a relationship with a narcissist or what to do if you are in one.

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Know your value

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Sorry poddy listeners because this week we’re all over the place but so much to discuss! We start with the key tip to get through small talk this silly season, we unpack how women perform in negotiations, why women value themselves so low, we face the reality of our travels during our trip to India, Jackie’s poses to Gemma how it would easier to be a couple, we warn about Mercury being retrograde and Jackie’s elf on the shelf flying across Sydney. Just our standard besties chat!

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Manifesting

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

We get a bit deep and spiritual in this episode after getting many messages from people wanting to know more detail on what exactly we do as our meditation and manifestation practice.

We talk about the books that have helped us in this space and what we’ve learnt! Jackie also gets a Geography lesson and Gemma puts down the rules for the upcoming girls trip.

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More sex stuff (explicit ep for 18+)

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

After our episode with sex therapist Chantelle Otton last week, we felt like we wanted to talk about sex more. We touch on how sometimes as women we struggle with talking about our sexual desires and interactions. We also get honest about porn, our learnings with sex and our own sexual fantasies. This episode is very explicit so for 18+ we advise!

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Let’s talk about Sex, Orgasms and Dating Profiles

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

We find out whether Gemma had the guts to send a message asking for clarity to the guy she was sitting in ambiguity with!

We’re also joined by Sexologist Chantelle Otten to answer some of our questions on sex and orgasms, plus we chat to Bumble’s Lucille McCart to get all the insights on what works on dating profiles and all things Bumble.

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Why won’t he pick me?

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

This week our therapist Dr Corry joins us to talk about some key things we struggle with. We cover off a fear of not being picked in a romantic sense, our relationship with rejection, how to not waste time with situationships and how to not sit in ambiguity with romantic relationships. As Gemma gets an unexpected therapy session, we are reminded of the importance of picking your future self!

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Jackie’s Addiction

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000

We discuss Jackie’s recent admission of her alcohol and prescription medication addiction and how it all came to a head. In true besties style it’s incredibly raw but you can also expect tears and laughter.

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Your questions

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000

We’ve had so many amazing questions in our DM’s from our podcast listeners that we decided it was time to start answering some!

From “How do I get my confidence back after a toxic relationship?” to “How often do you tan?” We try to tackle an array of queries! Including Jackie’s own queries about a recent date…

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Attachment styles

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000

We talk more about sex after long term relationships, plus we deep dive on attachment styles and which ones we are and how it impacts you in relationships. And it wouldn’t be a normal episode unless we discovered Jackie has more toilet issues!

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Let’s manifest

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000

We are back together after a few weeks away and tackling the new moon, manifestations and weeing in the car!

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Career Pondering + Pashing on the beach

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:01:00 +0000

This week we solve whether Gemma is chatting to a red flag guy, we reveal some pashing action on the beach, we talk career learnings, negotiation and in typical besties style other random stuff!

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Getting over Exes + Facing Fears

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:01:00 +0000

This episode we get real about how hard it can be to have an ex on your mind and why do we always hold on to the emotionally unavailable man?! Plus we explore the reality of fear in our lives.

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Vibrators + Gwyneth Paltrow

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000

This week, we talk to one of our favourite people… the amazing Gwyneth Paltrow joins us! Before that, we unexpectedly address the topic of vibrators, with an admission from Jackie leaving Gemma speechless.

And I know we have this in the podcast description, but I think it might be worth adding this to the episode descriptions too, if you agree?

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We've Been There

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:05:59 +0000

Setting up our quest for living our best lives! This episode we discuss hitting our low points, sex again after divorce, what we turned to after a break up and how our first dates went after being single again.

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Her Best Life Trailer

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:00:55 +0000

Best friends Jackie Henderson and Gemma O'Neill are on the quest to live their best lives. Listen if you want to live yours too, or want to laugh at their attempts! Her Best Life is true girl chat. Raw, vulnerable, unfiltered conversations on topics such as sex, relationships, healing, careers and it might include some amateur astrology.

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Her Best Life

I want to be honest with you.

Protecting our kids from porn

Belle was happily married for 21 years, then her husband left.

Yes, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is coming to meet you all

They always come crawling back…

Taking control of your life (Q&A)

When not to give up on a relationship (ft. Gemma’s boyfriend Scott)

When to cut off your parents

Jackie’s big realisation

Jackie’s new addiction

Is he cheating through Instagram?

The M Word

Stop trying to be the ‘perfect parent’ with Dr Shefali

It’s time to break the rules

The 'Plan B’ boyfriend theory

The secret to happiness

Do open relationships work?

Stranded In The Wilderness

A little update…

Most people have never been in love

Am I too old to start again?

Things have gone too far…

Sexual Trauma

Obsessive Thoughts (About Him)

Unexpected tears

A beginner’s guide to sex toys (bonus episode)

The Summer I Turned Pretty

Sex shop drama (Q&A)

Jackie’s serendipitous first date

Resentment kills love

Feeing unstoppable with Brittney Saunders

Let’s talk about oral sex

The beauty of blended families

How 'micro-rejections' affect our relationships

The truth behind Jackie’s “new man”

Sex, foreplay and spicing things up

The Power of Saying Yes

Our first live show (Ft. Gemma’s boyfriend Scott!)

Getting over an ex and risqué sex

Pride, privilege and the pressure to have more children

We have an announcement…

How to choose yourself every day (Part 2)

How to Vibrate at a Higher Level (Part 1)

Wedding plans and manifesting revisited… what came true?

A Very Honest Talk About Our Bodies And Ageing

“How I re-gained my confidence after leaving a bad relationship”

How Long Is Too Long Without Sex?

I’m back with my boyfriend…

The Boyfriend Update

Let’s Talk About D*** Pics

Adolescence

Men with Money

Triggered

Girls trip!

What are you waiting for?

Friends with Benefits

Criticism

Mini Update

All the woo woo stuff

Sometimes it’s hard

Babies?

Breaking up with Friends

We can’t believe we accepted that?!

Is your Ego calling the shots?

Rebirth

Conversations with Partners

He’s coming! Do we need to change?

Narcissism

Know your value

Manifesting

More sex stuff (**explicit ep for 18+**)

Let’s talk about Sex, Orgasms and Dating Profiles

Why won’t he pick me?

Jackie’s Addiction

Your questions

Attachment styles

Let’s manifest

Career Pondering + Pashing on the beach

Getting over Exes + Facing Fears

More sex stuff (explicit ep for 18+)