Amanda and Anita are taking a little holiday break. A chance to recharge, overindulge in tea, and maybe plan a few more of their famous walks. But we didn’t want to leave you high and dry without your dose of chatter, so we’ve lined up some of our favorite episodes to keep you company over the holidays. Facebook Instagram The Double A Chattery podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. No d...
Dec 25, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Amanda and Anita are taking a little holiday break. A chance to recharge, overindulge in tea, and maybe plan a few more of their famous walks. But we didn’t want to leave you high and dry without your dose of chatter, so we’ve lined up some of our favorite episodes to keep you company over the holidays. Facebook Instagram The Double A Chattery podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. No d...
Dec 18, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 59
We asked the Double A Chattery Facebook community to let us know what you wanted us to talk about in the lead up to Christmas, and this episode is the result! We answer your questions, from holiday traditions, managing family dynamics, and how to deal with the first Christmas without a loved one. Facebook Instagram The Double A Chattery podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor/p...
Dec 11, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 58
The holiday season is upon us, and with it, a new trend: the rise of being sober-ish. In this episode, Amanda and Anita discuss drinking habits, the effects of alcohol on health, and the changing patterns of alcohol use among younger generations. Facebook Instagram The Double A Chattery podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor/patient relationship is formed and this podcast is n...
Dec 04, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 57
On today's show, there's a couple of bits and pieces we've gleaned over the week that we wanted to share with you. First up, Anita's heard about the benefits of 'grounding', and she's feeling cynical. Meanwhile, Amanda has been hanging around puppies feeling aggressive towards puppies and babies?! Should we be worried? Facebook Instagram The Double A Chattery podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional health care services, including the giving of medi...
Nov 27, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Amanda came across Lise Wortley, an adventurer who has a rather unique was of celebrating female explorers (that most of us have never heard of!) Rather than describe what she did, we decided to invite her on the show to tell you herself. www.instagram.com/woman_with_altitude www.womanwithaltitude.com Facebook Instagram The Double A Chattery podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. No doc...
Nov 20, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Are you lonely? Apparently 25% of Australians are, and Anita's been thinking about it. But before we get into that, a very important discussion about office chairs, and we respond to your feedback on Chivalry. Facebook Instagram The Double A Chattery podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor/patient relationship is formed and this podcast is no substitute for professional psychol...
Nov 13, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 54
As you know, we recently set up a Facebook Community , and we've loved seeing you all getting to know each other there and hearing your thoughts on the show. Over there, we asked you how simple your wedding was in comparison to today's, and heard some rather unique wedding experiences! (Nudist wedding, anyone?) Facebook Instagram The Double A Chattery podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional health care services, including the giving of medical advi...
Nov 06, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 53
In a previous episode, we spoke about how a kindness is never wasted. Does the same hold true for an act of chivalry? We also discuss that viral Saoirse Ronin moment, before jumping into this week's glimmers. Facebook Instagram The Double A Chattery podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor/patient relationship is formed and this podcast is no substitute for professional psycholo...
Oct 30, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 52
What career were you born for, based on your last meal? Who were you in your past life? How old is your soul? Come with us, as we dive into the whimsical world of online quizzes... Facebook Instagram The Double A Chattery podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor/patient relationship is formed and this podcast is no substitute for professional psychological or other medical advic...
Oct 23, 2024•24 min•Ep. 51
There are so many unacknowledged acts of love that women do, and study after study consistently tells us that women do more unpaid labour than men. You've probably heard about 'Weaponised Incompetence', but is there more to the story? Facebook Instagram The Double A Chattery podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor/patient relationship is formed and this podcast is no substitute...
Oct 16, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 50
First up, we share our listeners' glimmers from our new Facebook community. Then, Anita has a very important question for you this week: Sex robots. Are you for them, or are you against them? Facebook Instagram The Double A Chattery podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor/patient relationship is formed and this podcast is no substitute for professional psychological or other me...
Oct 09, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 49
In light of Elle Macpherson's recent revelations relating to her cancer treatment, we discuss the diminishing world of science in an Instagram world. Medicine may not be able to give us the certainty we'd like, but have we lost perspective on what it does do for us? Also, we're feeling pretty gruntled about our 100 year anniversary! Facebook Instagram The Double A Chattery podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional health care services, including the ...
Oct 02, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 48
It's been one year since we began, and to celebrate, we have cupcakes, flowers, and an exciting announcement! We also discuss your feedback, talk about the difference between Canadian and Australian humour and share ideas for a couple of great inventions. Facebook Instagram The Double A Chattery podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor/patient relationship is formed and this pod...
Sep 25, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 47
We talk about them all in this episode! We've been doing a few deep dives over the last few weeks, so we thought we'd keep it light and talk about interesting items that have come across our desks. Of course, we mean figurative desk, considering we're all expected to hotdesk now, which, coincidentally, is something we discuss alongside poo paranoia, prescription poetry and the ethics of airlines using a "pay what you weigh" model. Facebook Instagram The Double A Chattery podcast is for general i...
Sep 18, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 46
British presenter Kirstie Allsop allowed her 15-year-old to travel around Europe without parental supervision. She was then contacted by a social worker, informing her that she was under investigation for child neglect. Amanda and Anita share their thoughts on this and discuss how our modern-day helicopter parenting style might be causing more harm than good. Plus, Anita shares her biggest parenting shame... Facebook Instagram The Double A Chattery podcast is for general informational purposes o...
Sep 11, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Put on your serious pants, because we're diving into a deep topic today. When does punishment end? Does everyone deserve a second chance? Amanda read an article in The Washington Post about punishment and second chances, and given Anita's a forensic psychologist, brought the topic up with Anita to hear her expert opinion. Facebook Instagram The Double A Chattery podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional health care services, including the giving of m...
Sep 04, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Amanda and Anita asked you about the ways you spoil your pets, so to kick things off they share some of your wonderful responses. Meanwhile, British pop-star Lily Allen has faced backlash after she admitted to returning her dog to the pound after it misbehaved. So, this episode looks at that situation, and how to deal with badly behaved pets. Is there such a thing? Or are there simply badly behaved owners? Plus, the glimmers descend into chaos this week featuring octopus, cucumbers and rat patro...
Aug 28, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 43
This week Amanda and Anita discuss the unique love people have for their pets. There is the real grief that is felt when a pet crosses the rainbow bridge. There is the classic trope of a dad who resists getting a dog only to become completely besotted. There are stats that show how pets become family members. And of course, there are the myriad ways people find to spoil their pets. Let us know how you spoil your pets by sending us a message on Instagram or Facebook! Facebook Instagram The Double...
Aug 21, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 42
There is a trend at the moment where people ‘raw-dog’ long plane rides to test their mental resilience. This gets Amanda and Anita thinking about boredom – a sensation that our busy, modern lives have essentially stamped out. What starts as a relatively sensible conversation about this, quickly becomes an in-depth chat about Fairy Porn… which happens to be Amanda’s unexpected new obsession. If you can’t get past the pointy ears, maybe maladaptive daydreaming is more your thing for passing the ti...
Aug 14, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 41
There is a reason most of us relish a bit of ‘driveway time’ at the end of a big day. It’s in moments like these that we can prepare to transition from one mode to another. To take a breath, shift the gears, and step into our next moment at a better pace. In this episode, Amanda and Anita discuss the stressors that come with change. Whether positive Eustress or negative Distress as explained by Anita, there is always some level of stress that comes with change. So how do we use the transitional ...
Aug 07, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 40
If you’re over 18 we have some bad news… it might be too late for you to become an Olympian. So as the next best thing, this week Amanda and Anita are talking all about the great highs and lows of sport. There are those who love ‘the biff’, and who have their own superstitious ways of supporting their favourite teams - but there are also those who hate it. Together they talk through the perspectives on both sides of the fence, as well as the power and privilege that’s wrapped up in it all... Joi...
Jul 31, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 39
With the Paris Olympics kicking off tomorrow, Amanda and Anita are considering the idea of competitiveness. Apparently, Bronze Olympic medalists are often more satisfied with their place on the podium than Silver medalists. What does that tell us about the mindset of competitors? Could the key to happiness possibly be to lower expectations? Should Anita from this day forth be referred to exclusively as The Quiet Assassin ? There are many questions on the table this week... Join the conversation ...
Jul 24, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Kids are living with their parents for longer. This is a fact that has Amanda and Anita questioning the amount of communication and guidance parents should provide to their children as they enter young adulthood. Once upon a time it was just an occasional call from a pay phone to let each other know you're still alive. Now, it is a constant stream of calls and texts. So, is there any harm in keeping your children close? Or should parental wisdom be put to as much use as possible... Join the conv...
Jul 17, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Amanda and Anita recently walked past a young woman who seemed to be upset. This got them thinking about what the best protocol is in situations like these. Should you approach a stranger to ask if they are alright? What if they are offended or just want a moment to themselves? From 'The Angel Of The Gap', to the invasion of privacy, and Anita's approach to offering her friendship and support - there are many lessons to be learned when it comes to offering kindness... Join the conversation by re...
Jul 10, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 36
If you’ve come across ‘Tradwife’ content on your social media feeds, you’re not the only one. These picture-perfect videos of women presenting as idealised visions of domestic wives are spreading far and wide. While the videos themselves may not be directly harmful or sinister, Amanda and Anita discuss what Tradwife content might signal. Is this what young women want? Why are so many men watching these videos? Where are our algorithms taking us? Join the conversation by reaching us on our social...
Jul 03, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Two topics have enraged Amanda and Anita recently: Pronatalism, and the idea of a 'Karen'. In this episode they unpack both. The former is a belief that reproductive rates need to be increased, and the latter is the generic brand the internet uses to describe entitled middle aged women. What kind of paths could Pronatalism lead to? Is calling someone a 'Karen' just another way of silencing women's voices? Much to think about in this episode... Join the conversation by reaching us on our socials!...
Jun 26, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 34
TikTok rabbit holes can lead to strange, and sometimes insightful places. This week Amanda shares one particular video that got her thinking about gossip. It has become a dirty word - but should we give it more credit? Can it be positive and even productive? Or should a coin be put in a jar every time we talk about someone else? Where does that line get drawn... Join the conversation by reaching us on our socials! Facebook Instagram The Double A Chattery podcast is for general informational purp...
Jun 19, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 33
While Anita hems a pair of Amanda's pants for her, they talk about sustainable fashion. The fashion industry is a massive contributor to global carbon emissions, with fast fashion companies lowering prices and churning out micro-trends like there's no tomorrow. From picking up a needle and thread, capsule wardrobes, and going shopping in your own wardrobe - This episode discusses becoming consumers who look for quality over quantity... Join the conversation by reaching us on our socials! Faceboo...
Jun 12, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Wholly accepting the things you cannot change is not always easy, but is that the key to transforming suffering into contentment? In this episode Amanda and Anita discuss the concept of radical acceptance and how they have applied it to their own lives. They also explore the ultimate example of acceptance that we all face in death - and the extreme lengths that some scientists are going to in an attempt to avoid it... Join the conversation by reaching us on our socials! Facebook Instagram The Do...
Jun 05, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 31
