The Grown-Up Girls Report Podcast

Welcome to the 7th meeting of The Grown-Up Girls Report book club. The book of the week is The Paris Secret by Aussie author Natasha Lester and Alex is joined by her good friend and author Mandy Newman to workshop this terrific book. The Paris Secret is a story of strong women during war time and the present day. It is a story of love, bravery, war and female empowerment. It has a dual timeline: a...

In this episode of the podcast Alex speaks with clinical psychologist Dr Inge Martin about how we can look after our mental health during the Corona Virus pandemic. Inge helps us understand how it is normal to feel anxious and stressed currently and shares tip on how we can take care of our mental health. Inge also explains how we can get professional help if we have been having symptoms for more...

A big Aussie welcome to the 6th week of The Grown-Up Girls Report book club. This week, we'll be discussing 'The Weekend' by Aussie author Charlotte Wood - a book that celebrates female friendship! In the spirit of The Grown-Up Girls Report Book Club, I'll be chatting about this terrific read with a very dear friend. So, this week, I'm so pleased to introduce you to Maddie...

In this episode, Alex talks with world renowned fistula expert, Dr Andrew Browning, Director of The Barbara May Foundation, about the plight of women affected by birth trauma in Africa and South East Asia. Andrew is an Australian trained obstetrician who has spent his entire professional career volunteering in Africa as a medical missionary specialising in obstetric fistula surgery. During his tim...

This week I'll be 'work shopping' the best selling book 'Where The CrawDads Sing' by American author Delia Owens with one of my oldest friends Louise Talbot. Lou is a mum to 3 gorgeous boys who are absolute delights! Where The CrawDads Sing is part coming of age tale, part crime thriller with some romance and beautiful nature writing. It centres on the story of Kya Clark w...

Our book of the week is Normal People by Irish author Sally Rooney and I am joined by my good friend and literary expert Julie Collard to chat about this intriguing book. Normal People is a modern love story that follows the story of 'millenials' Marianne and Connell from high school to university. Whilst it could be seen as just a 'will they or won't they' romance novel,...

On this episode of the podcast, Alex speaks with Sydney based Celebrity Skin Care Therapist Ingrid Seaburn about what we can do to keep our skin glowing while we all stay home and wait out the Corona Pandemic. Ingrid is a former LA based celebrity skincare therapist, health and beauty expert who is now living back in her hometown of Sydney. With over 15 years experience working with some of Hollyw...

Welcome to the third meeting of our virtual book club! Our book of the week is The Loudness of Unsaid Things by Aussie author Hilde Hinton and I am joined by my good friend and author Mandy Newman to workshop this intriguing book. This is a heartwarming read that has the ability to start a conversation about mental health and loneliness. It provides a window into a life that many of might now know...

In this episode, Alex speaks with Liz Mackinlay - the Chair of Mary's House - about the domestic violence crisis in Australia and the growing concerns that the COVID-19 Pandemic will in fact further worsen the situation for victims. Mary's House is a community funded hostel for women and children who are escaping domestic violence. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, Mary's Hou...

In this episode, Alex chats with her good friend Julie Collard about Julia Baird's book Phosphorescence. Phosphorescence is described as a a book about 'awe and wonder and things that sustain you when the world goes dark'. Many have suggested that Julia Baird must have had a crystal ball when she decided to write this book as the timing is uncanny as the world battles the Corona Vir...

Welcome to the inaugural meeting of The Grown-Up Girls's Report Book Club! In an effort to start reading again and to help everyone pass the time while we #stayathome, Alex is setting up a virtual book club as part of The Grown-Up Girls Report. Definitely not a high-brown affair - this book club is designed to inspire you to get back into reading while having a few laughs along the way. In th...

The Corona Virus has completely turned our lives upside down. Day to day life has completely changed and we are all learning to live with a new normal while we stay at home and social distance. Many of us are feeling, understandably, anxious with this dramatic change to life and the uncertainty of how long we will live in social isolation. In this episode of the podcast, Alex shares her ideas and...

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If you're thinking about a career change but haven't had the time or focus to develop your online footprint then this episode is for you. Fiona McLean, Creator of The Social Index, chats with Alex about the importance of social media for grown-up girls! Whether you are looking for a new job, an internal promotion or even to grow your profile, a thoughtful and well-curated social media pr...

In this episode of the podcast, Alex speaks with former policewoman, child protection expert and author Kate Power about how we can protect our kids against child sexual assault, stranger danger and online threats. Alarmed by statistics that show 1 in 4 Aussie kids will be sexually assaulted by the time they read 18, Alex takes a deep dive on the issue of child sexual abuse aided by the expertise...

In this episode of The Grown-Up Girls Report Podcast, Alex dissects the plant based diet with the help of Nutritional Medicine Practitioner Petra Hooyenga. Inspired by her viewing of Netflix's The Game Changers, Alex tries to get to the bottom of what plant based really means with great advice from Petra. Together, they discuss the health benefits of the plant based approach and Petra also sh...

In this episode of the podcast, Alex workshops her goals for the new year. In addition to sharing her new 'sensible' diet and fitness plan for 2020, she shares her proven strategies for managing self-doubt which have helped her work through the transition of mid-life. Want more from The Grown-Up Girls Report?   Follow along and join the conversation: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

In this episode Alex speaks with Lydia Hamilton, Director of Classic Food Co, about how to prepare Christmas Lunch for under $100. Alex and Lydia workshop 2 separate menus - a traditional menu as well as a contemporary option. While Christmas can be a wonderful time of the year, it can also be tough on the budget. Keeping the budget under control when it comes to meals will definitely help reduce...

In this episode, Alex speaks with Sydney based Celebrity Skin Care Therapist Ingrid Seaburn about what women can do to proactively manage their skin in their 40's and 50's. In addition to discussing ways to ensure your skin is glowing and the best available products and treatments, Ingrid also shares the inside scoop about her time in LA working with celebrtities including Desperate Hous...

In this episode, Alex speak with Sydney based recruitment expert Katie Hislop on how women can rev up their careers post kids. While discussing strategies to help women get back into the job seeker mentality, Alex and Katie both share their experiences as working mums. They also workshop how to find a flexible workplace, navigate the challenges and how to shine! Want more from The Grown-Up Girls R...

In this episode, Alex workshops loneliness with psychologist Sarah Piper from The Resilience Centre in Sydney. Prompted by new research from Swinburne University, Alex and Sarah dissect what loneliness is, what contributes to it and how we can all work towards addressing it. Amongst the discussion and laughs, Alex and Sarah workshop the importance of kindness, the positive and negative benefits of...

In this episode, Alex Merton-McCann talks with Max Monin from Covenant Christian School in Sydney about the stress year 12 students feel during the HSC. As a year 12 Coordinator and a father of 3, Max provides listeners with some great practical tips and strategies for parents so they can make this time as stress free and calm as possible. Want more from The Grown-Up Girls Report?   Follow along a...

Episode 1 - Introducing The Grown-Up Girls Report Podcast. On each episode, Alex Merton-McCann will focus on issues relevant to busy, multi-tasking women who still very much have their girl energy! From health & well-being to parenting, careers and technology, Alex will ensure listeners are up to date with the latest trends and research. Alex's mission is to ensure grown-up girls have all...