The Brunch Files

On the menu this week we’re chatting about ageing. We discuss the pressure on women to age gracefully (which is code for look 28 forever), the anti ageing industry and why men seem to be free of many of the worries women carry around age. Connect with us on social media @thebrunchfiles.podcast or send us an email at hello@thebrunchfiles.com Music: Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-r...

On the menu this week we’re debriefing with Rachel about her recent 56 day health and wellbeing challenge. Connect with us on social media @thebrunchfiles.podcast or send us an email at hello@thebrunchfiles.com Music: Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day

On the menu today we’re chatting about breastfeeding in honour of Tegan’s breastfeeding journey with Hazel recently coming to an end. Thank you to all our beautiful listeners who generously shared their experiences with us. Connect with us on social media @thebrunchfiles.podcast or send us an email at hello@thebrunchfiles.com Music: Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-...

On the menu this week we chat about whether setting boundaries has gone too far. It seems we’ve gone from ‘you can’t pour from an empty cup’ to ‘don’t pour unless your cup is completely full’. How do we create space to be a ‘village’ for those we love? Connect with us on social media @thebrunchfiles.podcast or send us an email at hello@thebrunchfiles.com Music: Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat...

On the menu today we’re talking about the rise of the manosphere and the impact it’s having, in particular, on Gen Z men. Our discussion centres on some recent research conducted by Ipsos in the UK and the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership at King’s Business School, King’s College London and published on International Women’s Day 2026. Read the paper: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/assets/news/iwd-20...

On the menu this week we’re sharing our money savings hacks. With the cost of everything going through the roof, these are some things we’re doing to help stretch our dollars that little bit further. Do you have any savings hacks to share? Let us know on social media @thebrunchfiles.podcast or send us an email at hello@thebrunchfiles.com Music: Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-ross...

On the menu this week, we unpack the “five year stranger” theory: the idea that as you change and life moves on, so does your circle. We chat about whether this is true for us, why it happens, and whether it’s sad or just part of life! Connect with us on social media @thebrunchfiles.podcast or send us an email at hello@thebrunchfiles.com Music: Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-ross...

On the menu this week we’re answering your questions! If you want us to answer your question in our next Q&A be sure to keep an eye on our Instagram stories. Connect with us on social media @thebrunchfiles.podcast or send us an email at hello@thebrunchfiles.com Music: Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day

On the menu this week we’re chatting about Interational Women’s Day and our reflections of gender equality, how far we’ve come and how far there is still to go. Connect with us on social media @thebrunchfiles.podcast or send us an email at hello@thebrunchfiles.com Music: Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day

On the menu this week we’re so excited to have Lucy Smith join us to chat all things personal style. We chat about how to embrace your own unique style, overcome your fashion fears, and find confidence in dressing for joy! Show Lucy some love on social media, follow her on Instagram @getdressedwithlucy. Connect with us on social media @thebrunchfiles.podcast or send us an email at hello@thebrunchf...

Have you got a bottle of pricey perfume you’re saving for a social occasion? A candle yet to be lit? A banging outfit in the cupboard waiting for the “right event”? Then this episode is for you! On the menu this week we chat about how we’re not waiting for “someday” and instead we’re romanticising our lives today! Connect with us on social media @thebrunchfiles.podcast or send us an email at hello...

Tegan is now a mum of beautiful Hazel and so, on the menu this week, we’re reflecting on our friendship and how we’ve navigated it through Tegan’s pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey. Connect with us on social media @thebrunchfiles.podcast or send us an email at hello@thebrunchfiles.com Music: Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day

On the menu this week we're talking about why nice girls don't get the corner office. If you've ever said "sorry" when you meant "excuse me" this episode is for you! Connect with us on social media @thebrunchfiles.podcast or send us an email at hello@thebrunchfiles.com Music: Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day

On the menu today we're catching you up on what's been happening with us over the last six months and our plans for the podcast (and life) in 2026! It's been a hot minute, so grab a snack and a drink and let's catch up! Connect with us on social media @thebrunchfiles.podcast or send us an email at hello@thebrunchfiles.com Music: Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day

On the menu this week, Rach and Justine are answering all your questions! Death row meals, our thoughts on feminism, travel stories and difficult life moments, we cover a lot of ground. Connect with us on social media @thebrunchfiles.podcast or hsend us an email at hello@thebrunchfiles.com Music: Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-dayLicense code:

On the menu this week, we look at why women tear each other down and the problem with women criticising other women. Think Laura Henshaw’s pregnancy announcement, Indy Clinton’s nose job, Sabrina Carpenter’s album cover, Taylor Swift doing literally anything. Why do some women come down the hardest on each other? Connect with us on social media @thebrunchfiles.podcast or hsend us an email at hello...

On the menu this week we’re diving into mumdentity: the messy, beautiful, sometimes confusing journey of figuring out who you are after becoming a mum. We got so much insightful feedback from our listeners and we hope you enjoy this episode. Resources for parent: PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) panda.org.au. Helpline: 1300 726 306 Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (PBB) - pregnancybir...

On the menu this week we’re jumping on the trend and discussing propaganda we won’t be falling for and some we have over the years. Connect with us on social media @thebrunchfiles.podcast or hsend us an email at hello@thebrunchfiles.com Music: Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-dayLicense code:

On the menu this week we’re talking about the pressure to keep up with the Joneses. You know what we mean, the pressure to buy the new car, go on the holiday, or buy into the latest fashion trends. We’ve all fallen into the trap of comparing ourselves to everyone else from time to time so today we talk about our experiences and how we manage it because after all comparison is the thief of joy! Con...

On the menu today, we’re talking all about one of our favourite things in the world, BOOK CLUB! How we started it, how we run it, and our thoughts on the books we’ve read so far. We also give a few of our favourite recent reads, in case you’re in a reading rut! Connect with us on social media @thebrunchfiles.podcast or hsend us an email at hello@thebrunchfiles.com Music: Music from #Uppbeat: https...

On the menu this week Tegan and Justine discuss 30 things they've learned in their 30s and cover everything from boundaries, to budgeting to the importance of daily SPF. What would you add to the list? Connect with us on social media @thebrunchfiles.podcast or hsend us an email at hello@thebrunchfiles.com Music: Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-dayLicense code:

On the menu this week Rachel and Justine are chatting green juice, ice baths and inner child healing — what's actually helping and what’s just popular. We chat about what’s evidence-based vs. what’s just trending, and what we do out of obligation vs what we do because we enjoy it! Connect with us on social media @thebrunchfiles.podcast or hsend us an email at hello@thebrunchfiles.com Music: Music...

One the menu this week, money! We talk money stresses, spending guilt, saving, investing, aligning spending with our values, and the joys of a good splurge. Justine also shares her top money saving hacks, and we share some of your feedback to our money questions. Remember this episode is NOT financial advice and you should always talk to a financial advisor or other financial professional about yo...

On the menu this week we’re talking about the 2025 Australian Federal Election which, at the time of publishing, is this coming Saturday. We’re privileged to have the opportunity to have a say on who is running our country and in this episode Tegan and Rachel give you a crash course on the Australian political system, the major and minor parties in the mix and the policies they’ve put forward as p...

On the menu this week, Rachel and Justine talk about why they're happily childfree. Our listeners weigh in with their opinions, thoughts and questions on the topic! (We’re so grateful to Justine for stepping in and cohosting for a few weeks while Tegan takes some time off to spend with her new daughter Hazel.) Connect with us on social media @thebrunchfiles.podcast or send us an email at hello@the...