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Two Broke Chicks
Hosted by Alex Hourigan and Sally McMullen · EN
Journalists, twin flames and ‘Two Broke Chicks’ Sal and Al share their life lessons to help you feel rich in life. From landing a full-time gig, to getting dumped, to understanding your sexuality to how to get on top of your finances. The chicks and their guests will share gems of wisdom, confess their mistakes and pass on lessons learnt - all with a side dish of cheeky bants and inappropriate humour. So come hang!
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Have We Optimised The Joy Out Of Our Lives?
3d ago00:36:30Tap to summarizeMaxxing this, maxxing that. The latest version of this movement is “friction-maxxing”, where you intentionally do tasks in slightly more analogue ways to build up a tolerance for inconvenience in life. This is your guide on how to do your convenience detox and prevent over-optimising, so you can switch off the autopilot and take the wheel in your life! 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS In 2026, We Are Friction-Maxxing – The Cut Friction-Maxxing – The Guardian Curing Convenience Addiction – Substack The Downside Of Trying To Over-Optimise Your Life – Calm Collective Asia Friction-Maxxing At Home - MMDIY Can Friction-Maxxing Fix Your Focus? - BBC Focus Will Be The New Competitive Advantage – Alexis Fernandez in Forbes An Addiction To Convenience – Substack Boosting Brain Health Through Mental Stimulation – Comlink Australia AI Tools In Society – Study Minimalist Phone - App ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex HouriganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Rich In Life Formula To Not Overpaying
1w ago00:19:10Tap to summarizeWe're chatting some of the things you may be forking out more money for than you need to..and the habit swaps, tips and hacks to save some cash. As always, a quick reminder that this isn’t financial advice and all tips are general! This information mentioned was correct at the time of recording the episode in June 2026. Thanks to our sponsor Finder for making today's episode of Two Broke Chicks possible. To compare your options & browse the latest Finder Rewards jump on https://www.finder.com.au/finder-rewards 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Finder Utilities Loyalty Tax Report Energy Loyalty: How much Aussies Are Overpaying What You Need To Know About Letting Your Money Idle In A Savings Account The Average Cost Of Groceries Per Month How Much Food Are We Actually Wasting? Monthly average cost of groceries per month @nutrititionfoodition on Instagram ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex HouriganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →July Favourites: Little Black Book, No More Maxxing & Elevated Dad Sneaker
1w ago00:26:03Tap to summarizeWe are so back with our July Favourites! We’re sharing our simple pleasures with you this month - sounds to help you relax, the minimalist anti-maxxing trend of “minusing”, and the ultimate elevated dad sneaker for both comfort and effortless style. 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Some links may be affiliate Kindle Floor Stand - Amazon Kindle - Amazon No More Maxxing, Why I’m “Minusing” - Popsugar Binaural Beats - Spotify Odyssey Insulated Backpack - Ela And Earth Shop New Balance 204L Sneaker ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex HouriganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Your Unofficial Guide To Enjoy Your Career
1w ago00:27:40Tap to summarizeDo you live to work, or work to live? This is your unofficial guide to reclaim your life and enjoy your career, even when it feels like you’ve lost your spark with your 9-5. 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Commodore Flip Phone Glebe Markets How We Spend Our Time At Work - Australian HR Institute State Of Workplace Happiness In Australia - Talked Hustle Culture - BBC The Rise Of Doom Jobbing - Fast Company Hannah Annie - Instagram Nobody Is Coming To Save Your Boring Career - Substack How To Decenter Work - CNBC The Career Ladder Is Dead, The Career Garden Is Here - Substack The 12 Points Of Pleasure - Diary Of A Brand Therapist ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex HouriganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Life Lessons To Stop Being A Good Girl
2w ago00:38:09Tap to summarizeIf you’re a self-confessed people pleaser, this episode is for you. We’re joined by coach and author Caitlin Judd, who’s written Good Girl, Goodbye. We talk about the 12 archetypes of the “good girl” and how to break free of society’s expectations so you can live as your most authentic self. 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Follow Caitlin Judd On Instagram Caitlin Judd - Website Shop Good Girl, Goodbye You’re Wasting 70% Of Your Life - Olivia Unplugged The Good Girl Myth - Sydney Morning Herald The Confidence Gap In Men And Women - Forbes ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex HouriganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Psychology Of Being A Fan Girl
2w ago00:38:56Tap to summarizeThe fan girl is making a resurgence. In this episode we’re talking about what it means to be a fan girl, the psychology behind fandoms, and how you can embrace your passions to be your own number one fan. 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Data Shows “We Need To Talk” Triggers Cortisol Spikes Canva A History Of The Fangirl - Her Campus What Makes A Fangirl - Frieze Fangirl - Merriam Webster Dictionary Finding The Fangirlscape - Study Is Fandom An Obsession Or Is That The Misogyny Talking? - Refinery29 Pinterest Summer Trends I’m A Bandwagon Knicks Fan - USA Today Why Being A Sports Fan Is A Win For Your Mental Health - Red Collective Effervescence - Rolling Stone In Defense Of The Fangirl - The Michigan Daily Fangirl Culture & The Aesthetics Of Admiration - Sartorial Magazine Syd Girls Social - Instagram Cool Girls Club - Instagram Zara McIntosh - Instagram Assume Everyone Likes You - Instagram Shit You Should Care About ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex HouriganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Rich Girl Dictionary: Lifestyle Creep
3w ago00:09:00Tap to summarizeToday we’re talking lifestyle creep: with every pay rise, your spending quietly upgrades too, until your bigger paycheck feels just as tight as the last. Welcome back to this special miniseries, brought to you by Ubank! In these bonus six episodes, we’re breaking down a different financial term each week to make you the money savvy baddie you were always meant to be. Thanks to our sponsor Ubank for making this episode of Two Broke Chicks possible! 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Visit Ubank Subscriptions On The Rise - AdNews Australians Upgrading Phones - TechGuide ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex HouriganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Mid Year Glow Up To Having Audacity ft. Brittney Saunders
3w ago00:23:33Tap to summarizeThis week we’re joined by a multitalented queen, Brittney Saunders! She’s a content creator, entrepreneur, and one of the OG Aussie influencers - and she’s no stranger to chasing her dreams in her career. This is your guide to have the audacity in your professional life and beyond. Welcome back to our Mid Year Glow Up miniseries! We’re taking you through the ways you can upgrade your life and be the best you that you can be. 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Follow Brittney Saunders On Instagram Follow Brittney Saunders On TikTok Shop FAYT The Label Listen To High Scrollers On Spotify Listen To Big Business On Spotify The Power Of Quitting - Tedx Cooks Hill ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex HouriganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Mid Year Glow Up To Rest
3w ago00:19:50Tap to summarizeRest and relaxation are super important in keeping you healthy and happy, so this is your sign to take a break! We chat about some of the ways you can recharge, including the 7 types of rest. Welcome back to our Mid Year Glow Up miniseries! We’re taking you through the ways you can upgrade your life and be the best you that you can be. 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Australia Caught Napping On Sleep Policy - RACGP 1 In 2 Australians Facing Workplace Burnout - Beyond Blue Nobody Told Gen Z That Rest Is Also Work - Medium 7 Types Of Rest That Every Person Needs - Ideas.Ted.Com Why You Need To Develop A Rest Ethic - Daria Williamson ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex HouriganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Rich Girl Dictionary: Security & Scams
4w ago00:09:48Tap to summarizeWe’re chatting security and scams: they’re everywhere at the moment, but there are ways you can protect yourself and your money from even the really sophisticated schemes. Welcome back to this special miniseries, brought to you by Ubank! In these bonus six episodes, we’re breaking down a different financial term each week to make you the money savvy baddie you were always meant to be. Thanks to our sponsor Ubank for making this episode of Two Broke Chicks possible! 🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Visit Ubank 2024 ACCC Targeting Scams Report How Passkeys Work - Ubank ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex HouriganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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