When it comes to empowering women and proving that patience and persistence pays off, nobody is doing it quite like influencer turned entrepreneur Brittney Saunders. The 32-year-old joins Jackie and Gemma this week to talk “winging it” to the top, how an unhappy childhood motivated her to make things happen and why she won’t gatekeep her secrets to success. Brittney is the founder of inclusive fashion brand, Fayt. Her first book, Just Getting Started, was released in May and she hosts the Big Bu...
Jul 29, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 49
A surprising admission from Gwyneth Paltrow led to an unlikely conversation about oral sex, unfulfilling encounters and if an emotional connection guarantees sexual compatibility? Plus, Jackie’s recent trip to Fiji led to a bizarre realisation about the underwater world that Gemma was not expecting! Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course here https://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each Wednesday See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Jul 22, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 48
As Gemma’s relationship with Scott grows stronger, this week she reflects on how they’ve navigated blending their families together and shares some tips she’s learned. Meanwhile, Jackie is amazed by Gemma’s surprising psychic prediction! Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course here https://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each Wednesday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 15, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 47
This week, Jackie and Gemma debate whether cruise ships the ultimate holiday, or just a floating nightmare? Then, the girls dive into something a little deeper: the surprising impact of micro-rejections in relationships. How much do the little things really matter—and are we even aware we’re doing them? Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course here https://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each Wednesday See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Jul 08, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 46
This week, Jackie takes her crystal obsession to a whole new level — literally halting her entire home build to bury them in the ground for “good energy.” Gemma then opens up about a recent breakdown, sharing the emotional toll of feeling completely overwhelmed. And then, Gemma reveals the truth behind Jackie’s mysterious “new man.” Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course here: https://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each Wednesday S...
Jul 01, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Has the spark fizzled out of your longterm relationship? This week Jackie and Gemma are talking about spicing up your sex life with a partner, little changes you can make to bring back the intimacy, overcoming feeling undesirable and (in Jackie’s case) what not to do! This episode is brought to you by Naked Sundays Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course here Episodes each Wednesday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 24, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 44
After completing the Big 5 run in South Africa, a very sore Gemma came straight to Jackie’s from the airport to unpack not just the run itself but what she’s learned about herself. The besties then talk determination, mental strength, and their battles with their bodies over the years. Plus, after an interesting weekend apart from Gem, Jackie is now a new woman with new hobbies, a new outlook on life and a newfound desire to… cook? Brought to you by our favourite sun care meets makeup brand, Nak...
Jun 17, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Jackie and Gemma were joined by 250 of you lovely listeners for their first live show last week, and it was a night to remember! Before everybody started partying too hard, the girls recorded a live episode featuring SOME icks from Gemma’s boyfriend Scott, questions from the audience and an emotional letter that had everybody crying. The evening was raising vital funds for brain cancer research ahead of Gemma’s Big 5 Run in South Africa, which you can donate to here: https://cb4bc.grassrootz.com...
Jun 10, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Be warned, this week’s episode has quite the horny start as a fantasy came true in Adelaide! Plus, Jackie and Gemma discuss where men go wrong on dating apps and how to move on from bad relationships… no matter how much it may hurt to let go of the ‘what if’. Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course here https://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each Wednesday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 03, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 41
It’s been a while now since Gemma got back together with her boyfriend Scott, and Jackie wanted to see how things are going… and there has been some ups and downs! Meanwhile, Jackie shares the sign from the universe that reminded her she’s on the right track as conversation jumps from mum guilt and societal pressures to feeling proud of what you’ve worked so hard to achieve. Get tickets to the Besties girls night on June 5, here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/besties-night-with-jackie-o-and-gemma...
May 27, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 40
To our lovely Besties community, before Gemma heads to South Africa for her Big 5 run we’d love you all to join us for a drink at The Clovelly Hotel on Thursday, June 5 as a bit of a last minute girls night and fundraiser. Tickets are $50, you’ll get a free champagne upon arrival included with that and all proceeds go towards vital brain cancer research. We’ll be there meeting you all, you can connect with likeminded women from our community and maybe even make a new Bestie. Tickets are availabl...
May 22, 2025•4 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In the second part to this week’s podcast, Gemma discusses for the first time the emotional moment she thought her friendship with Jackie may be over as their lives started going in different directions, and how they both now choose themselves everyday. Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course here https://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each Wednesday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 21, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 39
After talking about manifesting and vision boards last week, today we want to really look into how you can vibrate at a higher level to help these things come through. Jackie and Gemma become emotional as they reflect on their own journeys, how they were able to move past their own grief and shame and how they now know they’re on the right track. The book Jackie references is Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David Hawkins. Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, an...
May 20, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Last year, we did an episode on manifesting where Gemma revealed what was on her vision board… but how many of those things have come true? Plus, Jackie reveals what she’s manifesting for her future – and it looks like one dream may become reality! Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course here https://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each Wednesday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 13, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 37
In this week’s episode, Jackie opens up to Gemma about her body insecurities, the pressure she feels to look a certain way due to the criticism she faces daily and asks if you can still love yourself while wanting to look younger? It’s a very raw and vulnerable chat that Jackie and Gemma have surprisingly never had before. Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course here https://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each Wednesday and Friday S...
May 06, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Welcome to the first Bonus episode of Her Best Life! Alongside the main weekly upload on a Wednesday, Jackie and Gemma want to start dropping extra mini episodes where they catch up with the Besties community. This week, they talk to lovely listener Paulina who recently left an unhealthy relationship while doing our Red Flag Project and recognising that she deserved better. Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course here https://www.wearebest...
May 01, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Jackie and Gemma have reunited on the sofa and there’s a lot to unpack! This week they talk awkward questions from children, lengthy dry spells and when your partner’s actions don’t match his promises. Plus, Jackie has a big question for Gemma’s new boyfriend Scott! Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course here https://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each Wednesday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 29, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 35
After last week’s emotional episode, Gemma reveals to Jackie she is now back with her boyfriend and unpacks what has changed, what she has learned from therapist Dr Justine Corry and why she wants to share this so openly. Jackie also gives us an update as her trip to Italy with Kitty comes to an end, including the very telling vision Kitty recently had about Gemma! Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course here https://www.wearebesties.com/c...
Apr 22, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 34
After teasing last week that one of us had a boyfriend, we then recorded an entire episode to post today spilling all on that exciting news… but sadly, a few things have changed since then. Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course here https://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each Wednesday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 15, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 33
This week we’re talking breaking out of your comfort zone and chat to a lovely listener called Nicole, who is the perfect example of why we should all push ourselves – and the best way we can do this. We also have a message to all men as we go through our inbox and discuss the surprising issue that’s come between us lately! Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course here https://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each Wednesday See omnystu...
Apr 08, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 32
We are jumping on the bandwagon this week as we felt the need to unpack the current Netflix hit, Adolescence. We are chatting about what we loved, what we learnt and what we feel as parents as we navigate a social media world. Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course here https://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each Wednesday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 01, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 31
We’ll admit, who we were looking for when we started our dating journey is vastly different to what we are now attracted to! Let’s discuss the realities of what we’ve learnt in our various dating eras and why neither of us wants a man with money. Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course here https://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each Wednesday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 25, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 30
After all the self reflection and work we’ve done on ourselves, there are still moments and people that trigger us to a heightened state, that make us question our worth and activate the negative self talk. We’ve had 2 triggering moments in our last 2 girls trips respectively and we decided to share how this has played out for us both. Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course here https://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each Wednesday...
Mar 18, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 29
We’re on our girls work trip to Europe and boy it’s been an eye opener! We made it to a sex club in Berlin and there is a lot to discuss! Not suitable for description here, so get listening for the shock and hilarity. Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course here https://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each Wednesday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 11, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Sometimes in life we wait, we sit in things that make us unhappy, we wait to do the things that bring us joy. This episode we discuss what holds us back sometimes, what emotions stop us from living fully and we assess on how we feel we are doing in life! Do we have regrets? What are we proud of? Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course here https://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each Wednesday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
Mar 04, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 27
The time has come for us to consider friends with benefits! This is where we are at! But is it really what we want? Maybe some intimacy is better than none right now? Plus we realise how little we know about all the sexual kinks in our research!! Like what the hell is “Acting like a brat?” Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course here https://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each Wednesday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Feb 25, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 26
A negative comment led one of us to a ‘a ha’ moment about how as humans we don’t need to be liked by everyone, and that’s ok! So how do we handle criticism and process it? And how do we avoid going down a black hole and stay in a positive place. And why do we both struggle with one emotion - anger. Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project here https://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each Wednesday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 18, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 25
We are moving our podcast to Wednesdays! But here's a mini bonus episode for you in the meantime. Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project here https://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each Wednesday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 17, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 24
We can admit it, in our search for love and healing…we have tried A LOT of woo woo stuff. Healers, psychics, moon crystal clearing, EMDR, demon removal and more. We go through them all and admit what we’ve done over the last few years and what we think actually worked in our quest to finding our best selves. Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project here https://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each Tuesday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 10, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 23
For all the fellow singleton’s out there we acknowledge sometimes it can be hard. Whilst we feel happy in ourselves majority of the time, sometimes moments or days come along that trigger us and make the void feel vast and never ending (which of course it isn’t!). Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project here https://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each Tuesday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 03, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 22
