Fingers Crossed

BTS is officially back after nearly four years, and we're breaking down their new album Arirang and the new Swim music video starring Lili Reinhart. Erica’s a longtime fan and Meg might be a new convert (potentially). Then we shift gears into something much more personal as Meg opens up about her recent therapy session where she unpacked how she constantly compares herself to others, her thoug...

Erica's been really emotional lately. She went to Linkin Park and we talk about some of the best concerts we've ever been to, the ones that stay with you. Then things get heavier: Erica's missing her ex and seriously considering reaching out. Meg cried, which almost never happens, and opens up about the impact men have had on her and why emotions feel so hard to access sometimes. We al...

We're talking about the state of the world as tensions escalate and the possibility of World War 3 feels less abstract than it used to. We put on our tin foil hats to discuss some conspiracy theories around what's actually happening, then pivot to Erica finally watching Interstellar and what it made her feel about time, space, and existence. The conversation gets heavier as we talk openly...

Erica wraps up her recent gig before diving into how she spent her birthday: four back to back healing appointments. She saw a shaman to work on her MCAS (mast cell activation syndrome), visited a myofascial specialist for nervous system healing that also impacts mast cells, got a skin tightening treatment and had honest conversations about cosmetic surgery options. We get into what she's genu...

It's Erica's birthday so we're doing something a little different: a full episode dedicated to birthdays, memories and what actually matters as we get older. We start with our happiest birthday memories before Erica opens up about being bullied at school and how her mum intervened when the school refused to help. We talk about our favourite presents over the years, our relationship wit...

In this episode of Fingers Crossed, Erica shares her decision to step back from traditional talk therapy and explore alternative healing methods, including somatic techniques, Qigong and meditating with the Gateway Tapes, the CIA-declassified audio program that's taken over the internet. We get into what that experience has actually been like and whether it's worth the hype. Also touch on...

in this episode, we take a moment to do some honest stocktaking of our lives and our plans for 2026. we also touch on human design and talk about when the wrong people have kids. to balance out the seriousness, we also revisit some of our funniest and most embarrassing childhood stories , because self-reflection can only go so far before it needs to be interrupted by chaos. this one is part intent...

this episode covers heavy and confronting themes. content warning: this episode discusses sexual assault, grooming, coercion and abuse of power. in this episode, erica shares two deeply personal experiences involving older men abusing their power, and the lasting impact those experiences have had. meg also opens up about an experience of coercion involving a close female friend, and what it taught...

episode 28 is a love letter to soft masculinity and male vulnerability , especially when it’s shown well in media. we start by talking about the tv show heated rivalry and why its portrayal of emotionally open, complex men feels so refreshing. from there, we unpack what soft masculinity actually looks like in practice, why it’s still treated as unusual, and how seeing it represented can genuinely...

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episode 26 is our first episode back for the year , and we’re easing in by unpacking the highlights and lowlights of our holiday trips. meg talks about travelling to coffs harbour with her mum, while erica reflects on a brisbane trip with her dad. we cover the good parts: beautiful towns, road trips, spending time together, and the not-so-good parts including bugs in tropical regions, bed bugs in...

episode 25 is our first episode of 2026 , and it’s a reflective, grounding way to start the year. the bulk of this episode centres on erica’s recent reading with author, astrologer and intuitive kate forster, and the themes that came up around values-based living , identity, and long-term growth. from there, we unpack how astrology can be used as a reflective tool rather than a rulebook, and what...

please note: sorry there is a section with camera issues. episode 24 is a reflective one. we look back on our best and worst new year’s eves , unpack what 2025 brought up for us, and talk about how much has shifted through our saturn returns : in our priorities, our boundaries, and our sense of self. we also touch on demisexuality , emotional connection, and what intimacy has come to mean for us a...

episode 23 is our christmas special , recorded over two days thanks to some classic tech chaos. we start by getting festive - talking about christmas as kids, our favourite holiday movies and songs, and the things that still make the season feel comforting (and chaotic). then erica shares her dating wrapped after making a pact with a friend to download a dating app and commit to one date a month f...

we kick off talking about meg’s continued chat about body confidence with her therapist. while erica talks about body self-actualisation, time management, and what an “ideal life” even looks like when mental health is part of the picture. we also catch up on christmas plans, erica gives an update on her dad, and shares where things are at with her tarot business and recent open mics. 📩 email us y...

in episode 21, we cover a lot - starting with the absolute chaos of trying to find a therapist who actually gets you, followed by a quick astrology tangent (naturally), and a mini merch update. from there, we dive into pretty privilege , fatphobia in australia , and meg’s ongoing body journey. we also talk about the way boomers and their negativity as well as the many negative aspects of parenting...

OUR MERCH IS LIVE: https://www.midnightprincesscollection.com/shop/fingers-crossed-merch this week’s episode centres on meg’s latest therapy session, specifically her long-standing body image struggles and how they shape the way she shows up in dating and relationships. we talk about the beliefs we absorb when we’re young, the way they quietly follow us into adulthood, and the fear of being truly...

this week, meg recaps her woodworking era (power tools are involved), erica talks about playing open mics for the first time and it leads into a deeper chat about women’s empathy being exploited by manipulative men. following last week’s ENM conversation, we get into a discussion about cheating , why people push boundaries they never actually agreed on. we also reference a video analysing cheating...

this week’s episode is chaotic in the best way. we talk about lily allen’s new album west end girl and then spiral straight into modern dating trends , specifically ethical non-monogamy . spoiler: we don’t buy it, we’ve never bought it, and we explain exactly why it doesn’t work for us . we also talk about that viral tiktok social experiment where a woman calls multiple churches asking for baby fo...

this week’s episode is pure chaos energy with a side of reflection. erica’s cat went missing (spoiler: found but dramatic), she missed the pitbull concert and had a huge pain flare-up, and then had a dream about jack nicholson that sent her spiralling. oh and she had a medium reading that got a little too real 🔮 meanwhile, meg’s week included witnessing a car accident , dealing with anxiety, and...

halloween special 🎃 our fave spooky movies, cozy tv shows & pop culture picks | ep 16 this week’s episode is our halloween special 🎃 a mix of spooky, cozy, and chaotic , where we share our favourite movies, tv shows, books, albums, and internet obsessions . expect everything from gilmore girls nostalgia to chappell roan fangirling , a little emily henry book talk , and some strong opinions o...

this week’s episode dives into feminine rage , policing other people’s behaviour , and how culture shapes the way we express emotion . meg grew up in a repressed aussie-irish household where women weren’t “supposed” to get angry, while erica’s hungarian upbringing was the complete opposite — expressive, loud, and unapologetic. we talk about what happens when anger is discouraged , how it shows up...

this week’s episode is all about appearance, confidence, and self-love - how we see ourselves vs how the world sees us. we talk about the noise of other people’s opinions, problems with learning to compartmentalise, and the strange difference between the neurodivergent and neurotypical world.somewhere in there we go on a food tangent, unpack our relationship to “hotness”, and end up in a surprisin...

this week’s episode has range. meg’s recovering from pharyngitis , erica has a less-than-ideal dating experience that somehow turns into a full-blown existential spiral about life stages, self-image, and how people (and exes) might see her. we talk about the messy overlap between mental health, dating, and self-worth , how it feels to be “behind” when you’re just trying to hold it together, and wh...

this week, erica shares her first experiences with somatic therapy - how it’s been helping with both CPTSD and autoimmune issues , and why reconnecting with the body feels so different (and more hopeful) than traditional talk therapy. then we switch gears and talk about love - what we actually want in a partner, the traits we’re most drawn to, and how our relationship expectations have shifted as...