How To Life

The stats around dog ownership are only growing every year. But as Nikolina discovered vet bills ain't cheap. Just sometimes you need a reminder of how much you love your dog when you're handed a $15,000 bill.... CREDITS Hosts: Jenna D'Apice, Claudia Coy, Nikolina Koevska Follow the podcast on Instagram! You'll find BTS stuff from records, funny shit, and dumb stuff we love -> just search @howtolifepoddySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Nikolina first became a mum, she felt like she was hit by a bus. For the first couple of months, she felt like she had no idea what she was doing. Constantly googling why Noah was crying, why he wasn't sleeping or why he wasn't drinking as much milk as other babies his age. But most importantly, she was spending hundreds of dollars on products that claimed to fix all of these issues, only to be disappointed each time (and give her husband a mini heart attack every time he checked the online banking app).  Nikolina has come out the other side, and like most new mums, she has found the time to write a book. How to Life is SO proud and if there ever was a topic that so many people need advice on... It's how to survive the first six months as a new parent.  To purchase a copy of MUM ADVICE by Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh click here!  PS. 50 per cent of all profits from the sale of this guide will be donated to Mummies Paying It Forward - a NSW charity that provides everyday essentials to struggling babies, children and families. CREDITS Hosts: Jenna D'Apice, Claudia Coy, Nikolina Koevska Follow the podcast on Instagram! You'll find BTS stuff from records, funny shit, and dumb stuff we love -> just search @howtolifepoddySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that Covid has left us (hopefully never to be seen again), our social calendars are quickly filling up! But the girls are already finding with this change comes the real risk of burnout.  Claudia wanted to chat with the girls about how she is focusing on listening to her body and checking in with how things are impacting her mind, body and soul.   CREDITS Hosts: Jenna D'Apice, Claudia Coy, Nikolina Koevska Follow the podcast on Instagram! You'll find BTS stuff from records, funny shit, and dumb stuff we love -> just search @howtolifepoddySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that the average person will change careers between five and seven times during their lifetime? Even though our parents may have stayed with the same employer, and even the same role, for 20-30 years.... we don't have to! As Nikolina and Jenna have both recently pivoted from working in radio to different industries, the girls chatted about trying new careers without guilt or regret, even though you sometimes feel have a very expensive university degree just sitting in the cupboard. CREDITS Hosts: Jenna D'Apice, Claudia Coy, Nikolina Koevska Follow the podcast on Instagram! You'll find BTS stuff from records, funny shit, and dumb stuff we love -> just search @howtolifepoddySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Claudia & Nikolina are VERY excited for the upcoming silly season and the fact Jenna is finally off the zoom screen and back in the studio. But with the silly season comes Christmas shopping and this is the issue of the week/month/year.  Finding the perfect gift within budget and sprinkled with the perfect amount of thoughtfulness to make your loved one's Christmas is an uphill battle. Nikolina is dealing with one end of the spectrum trying to buy for her husband of 10-15 years (time period unconfirmed), and she has some advice for Jen and Clauds about not going to big too soon in a fresh relationship.... once you give someone a surprise holiday it's very hard to back it up next year.  CREDITS Hosts: Jenna D'Apice, Claudia Coy, Nikolina Koevska Follow the podcast on Instagram! You'll find BTS stuff from records, funny shit, and dumb stuff we love -> just search @howtolifepoddySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The word Endo is becoming more and more commonly heard in discussions around health and period pain. Endo aka Endometriosis is a common disease where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside it in other parts of the body. More than 830,000 of Australians suffer from endometriosis at some point in their life. But the symptoms are variable and the process of diagnosis is long.  But why do we know so little about it? And why does it take so long to get a diagnosis? Claudia is currently on her own Endo journey, so we thought she was the perfect girl to sit down with Dr Kavya and get some answers.  NOTE: A small correction to the definition of endometriosis stated in this poddy: endometriosis is a condition where tissue very similar to the endometrium (the lining of the uterus) is found growing outside of the uterus. CREDITS Hosts: Claudia CoyGuest: Dr Kavya Follow the podcast on Instagram! You'll find BTS stuff from records, funny shit, and dumb stuff we love -> just search @howtolifepoddySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Australia begins to hit vaccination targets, lift lockdowns and open borders - we are all beginning to accept that Covid isn't going anywhere. Sanjaya Senanayake is an Infectious Diseases Physician at Canberra Hospital and Associate Professor at ANU Medical School. Claudia & Nikolina sat down with Sanjaya to find out what he thinks our future will look like in the post Covid world.   CREDITS Hosts: Claudia Coy, Nikolina Koevska Guest: Associate Professor Sanjaya Senanayake Follow the podcast on Instagram! You'll find BTS stuff from records, funny shit, and dumb stuff we love -> just search @howtolifepoddySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikolina has found a new passion for Instagram Reels - showing the highs, lows and truths of navigating motherhood. But as all things in the world of Social Media, the positives she has found through connecting with women experiencing similar challenges has come with a a negative wave of trolls.  CREDITS Hosts: Jenna D'Apice, Claudia Coy, Nikolina Koevska Follow the podcast on Instagram! You'll find BTS stuff from records, funny shit, and dumb stuff we love -> just search @howtolifepoddySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The whole world has been following the disappearance and murder of Gabby Petito. At the time of writing there was more than 27 million search results on Google, more than a million people following Gabby's Instagram account and the #GabbyPetito hashtag has over 634 million views on TikTok.  Jenna sat down with Meshel Laurie, the author of "CSI: Told You Lies" and the host of the "Australian True Crime" podcast, to find out how social media is impacting criminal investigations as well as the impact on domestic violence in Australia.  CREDITS Hosts: Jenna D'ApiceGuest: Meshel Laurie Follow the podcast on Instagram! You'll find BTS stuff from records, funny shit, and dumb stuff we love -> just search @howtolifepoddySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’ve ever been lucky enough to watch Netflix’s real estate reality show Selling Sunset, then you’ll know EXACTLY who Christine Quinn is. She is loud, she is glamorous, she speaks her truth and most importantly her favourite word in the dictionary is 'B*tch'.  Jen, Nikolina & Claudia are HUGE Christine fans, so after they took a few deep breaths and stopped sweating profusely - they got so much out of this chat.  She gave her tips on confidence, motherhood, social media and manifesting the life you want to live.  CREDITS Hosts: Jenna D'Apice, Claudia Coy, Nikolina Koevska Guest: Christine Quinn Follow the podcast on Instagram! You'll find BTS stuff from records, funny shit, and dumb stuff we love -> just search @howtolifepoddySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know that dating in 2021 isn't easy. The amount of options that online dating gives all parties, means sometimes you can be spending time on so many leads that go cold...  However, in a shocking twist of fate - during the recent Sydney Lockdown, Claudia & Jenna have both defied the odds and found themselves boyfriends - all while unable to leave the house. And Jenna used a strategy that we have deemed "The Best Friend Date".  This week, we look at how to send your best friend on a date with a potential partner to make sure you are on the right track. Oh and Nikolina is just VERY excited about the possibility of upcoming nuptials...  CREDITS Hosts: Jenna D'Apice, Claudia Coy, Nikolina Koevska Follow the podcast on Instagram! You'll find BTS stuff from records, funny shit, and dumb stuff we love -> just search @howtolifepoddySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The girls have loved Tigerlily since the dawn of Instagram... and that's a long time. Tigerlily, aka Dara, is a DJ, Producer and Wellness enthusiast. She is a passionate vegan, electronic dance music lover and mental health advocate.  Claudia & Jen sat down with the famous DJ and chatted about her path from DJ to wellness warrior, her passion for mental health and the evolution of her trademark blue hair. CREDITS Hosts: Jenna D'Apice, Claudia Coy, Nikolina Koevska Guest: DJ Tigerlily Follow the podcast on Instagram! You'll find BTS stuff from records, funny shit, and dumb stuff we love -> just search @howtolifepoddySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five years ago, Jo Stanley's husband realised that he had lost control of his relationship with alcohol. The TV and radio host has now teamed up with McGuigan Zero to encourage alcohol free living, and she chatted with the Jen & Nikolina about the benefits of being sober curious.  What is sober curious you ask? Simply developing a curiosity about what is fuelling your desire to drink, if you are in control of this and the way alcohol affects your life. CREDITS Hosts: Jenna D'Apice, Claudia Coy, Nikolina Koevska Guest: Jo Stanley Follow the podcast on Instagram! You'll find BTS stuff from records, funny shit, and dumb stuff we love -> just search @howtolifepoddySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The girls realised we loved Ant Middleton and EVERYTHING he had to say so much, we wanted to give you more.  CREDITS Hosts: Jenna D'Apice, Claudia Coy, Nikolina Koevska Guest: Ant Middleton Follow the podcast on Instagram! You'll find BTS stuff from records, funny shit, and dumb stuff we love -> just search @howtolifepoddy CREDITS Hosts: Jenna D'Apice, Claudia Coy, Nikolina Koevska Guest: Ant Middleton Follow the podcast on Instagram! You'll find BTS stuff from records, funny shit, and dumb stuff we love -> just search @howtolifepoddySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia fell in love with elite ex-Special Forces soldier Ant Middleton when he stared on SAS: Who Dares Wins. If you've been living under a rock, this is a reality show where Aussie celebrities are pushed to their limits as they eat, sleep and train completing physical and psychological tests from the real SAS selection process.  Middleton describes himself as an extreme adventurer, leader and positive thinker. And to say he lived up to that in this chat is an understatement. He has a true passion for mentoring and getting the best out of people.  He opened up to the girls about the power of mindset and positive thinking; how powerful we can be when we control our thoughts and actions.  CREDITS Hosts: Jenna D'Apice, Claudia Coy, Nikolina Koevska Guest: Ant Middleton Follow the podcast on Instagram! You'll find BTS stuff from records, funny shit, and dumb stuff we love -> just search @howtolifepoddySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simone Milasas, a relationship expert and author, is no stranger to being single. She wrote her book, Relationship, Are You Sure You Want One? with her partner Brendon Watt, and as soon as the book was released, they ended their 8-year relationship.   Talk about bad timing. Talk about relatable.  What some might consider poor timing for a breakup, for Simone and co-author Brendon Watt, they took the same tools they used to create a great relationship to un-create it.  Simone chatted with the girls about the power of choosing a relationship for the right reasons as well as stepping away from how you think you should feel during a break up. CREDITS Hosts: Jenna D'Apice, Claudia Coy, Nikolina Koevska Guest: Simone Milasas Follow the podcast on Instagram! You'll find BTS stuff from records, funny shit, and dumb stuff we love -> just search @howtolifepoddySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikolina has been shocked as to how many comments she has received about how 'lucky' she is to have a husband who is heavily involved with their baby.  So what does a perfect parenting partnership look like? CREDITS Hosts: Jenna D'Apice, Claudia Coy, Nikolina Koevska Follow the podcast on Instagram! You'll find BTS stuff from records, funny shit, and dumb stuff we love -> just search @howtolifepoddySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alison Harris has studied Criminal Psychology,  Forensic Science, Profiling, Intermediate Criminology and, of course, Private Investigation. The perfect set of skills needed to undertake matrimonial surveillance... aka catch a cheater.  CREDITS Hosts: Jenna D'Apice, Claudia Coy, Nikolina Koevska Guest: Alison Harris Follow the podcast on Instagram! You'll find BTS stuff from records, funny shit, and dumb stuff we love -> just search @howtolifepoddySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gone are the days where you debuted a new flame by updating your relationship status on Facebook... In 2021, when life is all about Instagram, knowing how to master the 'soft launch' is imperative.  If you are wondering what a 'soft launch' even is... it's the taking photos of the dinner plate, their hand, half their face or even their shoes to allude there is a new special someone in your life.  CREDITS Hosts: Jenna D'Apice, Claudia Coy, Nikolina Koevska Follow the podcast on Instagram! You'll find BTS stuff from records, funny shit, and dumb stuff we love -> just search @howtolifepoddySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Janine Allis started Boost Juice from her home in Adelaide back in 2000 and now has more than 500 stores across the globe. And she did all of this after spending 7 years overseas travelling and returning to Australia as a single mum of a 2 year old boy and $20...  Janine talks to us about every aspect of her business mindset. How she organises her busy life, how she manages being a mother and how she plays on her strengths to be the best leader she can be. CREDITS Hosts: Jenna D'Apice, Claudia Coy, Nikolina Koevska Guest: Janine Allis Follow the podcast on Instagram! You'll find BTS stuff from records, funny shit, and dumb stuff we love -> just search @howtolifepoddySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.