The Girls Uninterrupted

We handed the mic to the guys - partners, husbands, and unsuspecting producer Dave - to find out what they really think about periods. Are they squeamish? Supportive? Confused? Turns out, it’s a little of everything. Featuring audio from Ali, Hayden, and Dave; this one’s equal parts sweet, surprising, and occasionally hilarious. The Period Diaries are proudly brought to you by Libra.

We kick off the week with our continued admiration for the Black Ferns - but we’re furious at the New Zealand media for its lack of Women's Rugby World Cup coverage. Caitlin and Tegan share their wisdom with Brodie on how to holiday with a boyfriend. Turns out you can in fact turn orange from eating too many pumpkins and carrots. Plus, we reflect on bars that pass the vibe check, and weigh up the pros and cons of a matching set.

Spoiler: periods don’t get easier with age - they just come with more life admin and experience. We’re talking workouts, birth control, moods, planning around work/holidays, and the weird shame that still lingers in adult life. We talk about Brodie’s Great Bleed of 2023 and all about managing menstruation while adulting hard. The Period Diaries are proudly brought to you by Libra.

Tegan joins us this week for a deep dive into the role celebrities should - or shouldn’t - play in global issues. We’re all thinking we’ll be festi pests again this summer. Get on board people, because Brussels sprouts are BACK. Caitlin shares a life-changing chin-hair hack. Have you heard about Mr Fantasy?? Plus: hobbies, duty-free, and a big old Sydney Marathon and Naseby Ultra debrief!

So... what actually is ‘the cycle’? It’s more than just bleeding once a month (shocking, we know). Niki Bezzant joins us to break it all down—from hormones and moods to the phases we should’ve learned about in health class… and the moon!? Consider this your cycle cheat sheet—minus the awkward classroom diagrams. The Period Diaries are proudly brought to you by Libra.

On the show today, we chat about our glorious Black Ferns, weight-loss drugs, and HOLY HECK... Brodie has a BOYFRIEND! Caitlin is also celebrating one year with her gorgeous man. Plus, we discuss why we should wear our wedding dresses twice, and how we can now self-test our womanly bits at the doctor’s.

Remember your first period? Chances are, it was confusing, a little weird, and came with a side of panic (and possibly a secret stash of pads in your school bag). In this episode, we look back at The First Cycle: how it shaped our early ideas of being ‘grown up’ and how we juggled school, sport, and surprises in our undies. The Period Diaries are proudly brought to you by Libra.

This week, we celebrate the joys of eating out. We lean into our “isms” because we can – and we’re allowed to be smart, hot and dumb. We reflect on being ugly but happy in our 20s. And is a group tattoo on the cards?

We’re full post-concert vibes this week, whānau - so things get a little unhinged... There’s something we’re now always taking with us when we travel, plus we talk about what you got paid pocket money for, and the worst chores to do. Apparently, adult pacifiers are now a thing, Gracie’s got a new favourite show, Caitlin has a book recommendation, annnnd Brodie has a bit of very chill - but very exciting - breaking news... PLUS, you can now watch the full version of our podcast each week on YouTube and Spotify!

Well, it turns out Mercury is in the microwave again - so prepare yourselves, team. Brodie has a new dress code that’s perfect for going from the conference to the club, Gracie explains what mankeeping is, the Boomers have done it again, and… are we too obsessed with home security cameras? Plus, Brodie actually did her homework (hehe). AND OH MY GOD - SEE YOU AT THE SHOWS!!!!

In the second and final Out of the Blue episode, Brodie opens up about having two procedures in just three weeks - and THAT incident in Paris. She shares her own out-of-the-blue health scare, and how having health insurance made all the difference to her.

On the show today: why the world’s running out of grass clippings, Justin Timberlake’s doing the bare minimum, and… how exactly do you wee? Plus, Brodie’s homework this week involves a Creature Cock - and we hatch a plan to launch a poo app!

Over the next two weeks, we’re bringing you something a little Out of the Blue, in partnership with Southern Cross Health Insurance. We’ve got two special bonus episodes exploring how life - and especially your health - can change in an instant. When it does, being prepared can make all the difference. In episode one, listener Eden joins us for a candid conversation about ovaries, situationships, and why having health insurance is so important to her.

Who knew a cheating CEO could get the world to stop yelling at each other - if only for a moment? We may spend an extended period of time making animal noises - badly. How do we feel about hanging up on people? Is it the ultimate family crime? Plus: aura farming finally has an official representative, and we examine the dangers of overly tight trousers.

The gals are all in one studio this week - and you know what that means… things get a little silly! We’re celebrating two birthday milestones, ChatGPT is giving Brodie the ick, and we’re bowing down to Charlize Theron. Plus: your wild flatting stories, a shout-out to the humble dairy, and the all-important question - how do you put your socks and shoes on? Also: an unscientific science experiment, the ethics of winking at work, and Caitlin’s new flatmate leaving carrot heads on the couch...