Those girls can talk!

Bec Stenner & Michelle Bailey

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Fast chat, real life, zero polish.

The gist

Those Girls Can Talk follows Bec and Michelle through the messy, funny, emotionally loaded business of ordinary life. Episodes swing from tired-parent confessions and product obsessions to guest conversations about time management, business confidence, childhood trauma, and mental load.

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About Those girls can talk!

Those Girls Can Talk is a lively Australian conversation show anchored by Bec and Michelle’s friendship. It sounds casual because it is. The appeal is the speed, the overlap, and the way ordinary stories keep turning into something more useful. A bad night’s sleep can become a conversation about parenting reactions. A cold day can lead into a guest interview. A dog, a child, a cleaner, a shopping regret, or a celebrity fixation can interrupt the room and somehow become part of the texture. The show is strongest when it lets the mess stay visible. Bec and Michelle talk about Gen X parenting without pretending they have always handled everything gracefully. They circle mother guilt, emotional regulation, family pressure, and the strange relief of being told that good enough can actually be enough. They also make space for practical conversations. Kate Christie offers time-management thinking, including the idea of making a decision once rather than renegotiating it every morning. Emma McQueen brings business talk that is personal rather than polished, with attention to self-belief, copycat anxiety, seasonal work, and learning from outcomes instead of sorting life into pass or fail. Other episodes sit closer to lifestyle chat: clothing buys, Rhode obsession, movies, menus, catering content, kids at home, and the general noise of a day that refuses to behave. Then the show can shift into heavier territory. The Caroline Bruni episode comes with a warning for childhood trauma and sexual abuse, and the conversation frames survival, breathwork, writing, and facing the past with care. That range is the point. Those Girls Can Talk is not a neat advice program or a formal interview series. It is a quick-moving friendship show where encouragement, gossip, business coaching, parenting honesty, and emotional disclosure all share the same table.

Made for: For listeners who like candid friendship shows with Gen X parenting, business honesty, lifestyle chatter, and conversations that can turn serious without becoming clinical.

What sets it apart: Its strength is the lived-in duo energy: interruptions, jokes, family noise, and practical takeaways all stay in the room instead of being edited into neat segments.

In their own words

Welcome to the Those Girls Can Talk podcast. We're two Gen X besties - Bec and Michelle—and we'll dive into the chaos that is our lives. Join us as we unpack everything from family to friendships, our best buys, the latest celeb gossip, and everything you are probably already chatting about with your besties! We hope it resonates and you find some of your stories in ours. Don't forget to follow them on socials @thosegirlscantalk

As heard by us

Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026

Bec and Michelle turn friendship, parenting pressure and self-doubt into candid, practical conversations about managing everyday wellbeing.

Bec and Michelle make ordinary conversation carry the weight of everyday wellness. Their friendship gives Those girls can talk! its format and its method: family strain, work ambitions and self-doubt emerge through candid exchanges, while guests add practical ways of thinking…

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Why you'd press play

Bec and Michelle make parenting guilt feel like a group chat you were very relieved to open.

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  • company that can move from mother guilt to a disappointing $90 jumper without tonal whiplash
  • practical nudges about self-belief delivered through best-friend candor, not a lecture
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Funny + SmartApr 7, 2026

A candid talk about knowing when to share a hard moment and where to turn for support.

Those Girls Can Talk opens on weather grumbles and dog chaos, then settles into a plainspoken talk about mental load, how much a friend can really hold, and where the line sits between sharing and overloading someone else.

Sweet Like ChocolateApr 1, 2026

A warm best-friends chat about parenting, self-regulation, and good enough.

This episode stays rooted in family, friendships, and the everyday scramble of trying to get parenting right while sounding tired but honest. Its strongest thread is the steady reminder that being good enough can matter more than chasing perfection, along with a practical nudge…

The Next Chapter with Kate ChristieMar 10, 2026

A practical reset for anyone stuck in guilt and second-guessing.

The episode follows Kate Christie, a time-management expert, as she recasts guilt and the habit of re-deciding the same thing again and again.

ChaosFeb 5, 2026

A hectic catch-up that stays warm, candid, and recognisable.

Those Girls Can Talk keeps its attention on the blur of family life, school runs, and plans that never quite get finished. Bec and Michelle have a lively ease together, with jokes, interruptions, and practical talk about food, menus, and storytelling giving the conversation a…

Emma McQueenJan 20, 2026

A candid reminder to trust your pace and stay in your lane when business gets noisy.

Emma McQueen lands in a loose, funny catch up that keeps circling back to the grind of backing yourself in business. It touches business ownership, copying, seasonal work, and the habit of turning every wobble into a pass or fail test.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    So In Love

    Jun 30, 2026·51m
  2. 2

    Graham Garrett Girlies

    May 29, 2026·51m
  3. 3

    We're Backkkk

    May 6, 2026·47m
  4. 4

    Funny + Smart

    Hidden gem

    Bec and Michelle kick off with foul weather in Ocean Grove and a dog who will not stay out of the conversation.

    Apr 7, 2026·1h 7m·4 clips
  5. 5

    Sweet Like Chocolate

    Hidden gem

    Bec and Michelle start this one tired, chatty, and already deep in the chaos.

    Apr 1, 2026·1h 1m·2 clips
  6. 6

    The Next Chapter with Kate Christie

    Hidden gem

    Bec and Michelle open with rain, autumn, and the kind of morning catch-up that settles in over dry concrete and shared relief.

    Mar 10, 2026·1h·4 clips
  7. 7

    Rhode Obsessed

    Two Gen X best friends discuss their chaotic lives, including singing to pets and morning routines.

    Mar 2, 2026·47m
  8. 8

    Meg Tuohey

    Bec and Michelle interview their friend Meg Tuohey on their podcast, discussing their long-term friendship that started during COVID and sharing personal stories.

    Feb 12, 2026·1h 15m
  9. 9

    Chaos

    Bec and Michelle open in full household chaos, with daycare, school prep, and Max right in the middle of the noise.

    Feb 5, 2026·54m·3 clips
  10. 10

    Emma McQueen

    Bec and Michelle have Emma McQueen back in the room.

    Jan 20, 2026·59m·4 clips
  11. 11

    The Longest Month

    Jan 16, 2026·52m
  12. 12

    A Full Heart Kind of New Year

    Jan 7, 2026·50m
  13. 13

    Emma Mazur Gifting Queen

    Dec 17, 2025·1h 13m
  14. 14

    Best buys

    Dec 8, 2025·16m
  15. 15

    Stranger Things

    Nov 26, 2025·41m
  16. 16

    No One Mourns the Wicked

    Nov 13, 2025·1h 3m
  17. 17

    Empty Nest

    Nov 6, 2025·48m
  18. 18

    We Like to Party

    Oct 26, 2025·37m
  19. 19

    Something About Mary

    Oct 14, 2025·57m
  20. 20

    Our New Bestie with Chyka Keebaugh

    Sep 24, 2025·1h 12m
  21. 21

    Strength

    Sep 17, 2025·58m
  22. 22

    It's Ebony's B'day

    Sep 10, 2025·50m
  23. 23

    What's Cooking

    Sep 3, 2025·57m
  24. 24

    Her Confidant

    Aug 26, 2025·53m
  25. 25

    So Stylish!

    Aug 19, 2025·1h 30m
  26. 26

    The Celebrations

    Aug 15, 2025·1h 1m
  27. 27

    That's a Wrap!

    Jul 23, 2025·1h 2m
  28. 28

    Georgia

    Jul 15, 2025·46m
  29. 29

    Bali

    Jul 9, 2025·1h 9m
  30. 30

    The Rollercoaster

    Jul 2, 2025·1h 6m
  31. 31

    Fake!!

    Jun 24, 2025·1h 7m
  32. 32

    You Can't Say That

    Jun 17, 2025·1h
  33. 33

    You Can't Say That

    Jun 17, 2025·57m
  34. 34

    Mindful with Emily Amos

    Jun 10, 2025·1h 20m
  35. 35

    Celia Loves with Stefi Kerby

    Jun 3, 2025·44m
  36. 36

    Ohhh Hai!

    May 28, 2025·53m
  37. 37

    Ohhh Hai!

    May 27, 2025·53m
  38. 38

    This Chapter with Nikki & Belinda

    May 18, 2025·1h 14m
  39. 39

    Surviving to Thrive with Caroline Brunne

    This episode features an interview with Caroline Brunne, a survivor coach and author, discussing her journey of overcoming childhood sexual abuse and trauma to thrive in life and business.

    May 13, 2025·1h 28m
  40. 40

    Stilettos to Gumboots with Angela Ceberano

    This episode features an interview with Angela Ceberano, founder of Flourish PR, discussing her journey and expertise in media and brand connections.

    May 7, 2025·1h 19m
  41. 41

    Lobo Shoes

    Apr 29, 2025·45m
  42. 42

    Leaving Home...

    Apr 22, 2025·1h 9m
  43. 43

    Fit & Fabulous with Nikki Ellis

    Two Gen X besties, Bec and Michelle, chat about their chaotic daily lives, including household chores, family interactions, and personal anecdotes.

    Apr 15, 2025·1h 20m
  44. 44

    Ohhhhh Robert with Nick Sher

    Two Gen X besties discuss their Easter egg indulgence, with one losing her license to eat through all her food and sharing family traditions around Turkish Delight.

    Apr 8, 2025·1h 3m
  45. 45

    A Girl & Her Shoes

    Apr 1, 2025·1h 4m
  46. 46

    Adolescence

    Mar 25, 2025·1h 14m
  47. 47

    She's a Speedy Girl

    Mar 18, 2025·1h 5m
  48. 48

    The Road to Success with Cherie Clonan

    Bec and Michelle interview Cherie Clonan about her journey to success, sharing personal stories and insights in a casual, friendly conversation.

    Mar 11, 2025·1h 15m
  49. 49

    Fashunnn

    Mar 6, 2025·55m
  50. 50

    Cranky!

    Feb 25, 2025·52m
  51. 51

    Engaged!

    Feb 19, 2025·55m
  52. 52

    Love Langauge

    Feb 11, 2025·57m
  53. 53

    Just Like That

    Feb 4, 2025·1h 4m
  54. 54

    Best of Season 1

    Jan 21, 2025·36m
  55. 55

    HNY

    Dec 31, 2024·54m
  56. 56

    Merry Christmas

    Dec 26, 2024·52m
  57. 57

    Changes

    Dec 17, 2024·1h 11m
  58. 58

    Sun Rise Hunters with Ashlea Pyke

    Dec 10, 2024·46m
  59. 59

    Look at Us Now

    Dec 3, 2024·50m
  60. 60

    Guilt with Ryan Wolf

    Nov 28, 2024·1h 25m
  61. 61

    TGCT - Can't Cook

    Nov 26, 2024·1h 5m
  62. 62

    The Path to Success with Serge Scrofani

    Nov 19, 2024·1h 6m
  63. 63

    Our Wishes

    Nov 12, 2024·1h 3m
  64. 64

    Aging Parents with Fi Mims

    Nov 5, 2024·1h 5m
  65. 65

    They Stole Your What?

    Oct 29, 2024·53m
  66. 66

    Naps Are Essential with Emma McQueen

    Oct 22, 2024·1h 21m
  67. 67

    Who Did it??

    Oct 15, 2024·53m
  68. 68

    Our Life in Melbourne with Sarah

    Oct 8, 2024·47m
  69. 69

    Stop Doing This!

    Oct 1, 2024·57m
  70. 70

    Change with Clair Hill

    Sep 24, 2024·1h 27m
  71. 71

    We Can't Sing

    Sep 18, 2024·47m
  72. 72

    R U OK with Dan Mabon

    Sep 11, 2024·57m
  73. 73

    The Stylish One with Nicole Vine

    Sep 4, 2024·50m
  74. 74

    I lost my shit

    Aug 27, 2024·52m
  75. 75

    What the F**k do you do?

    Aug 20, 2024·37m
  76. 76

    We Did What??

    Aug 17, 2024·38m
  77. 77

    Milestones

    Aug 13, 2024·33m
  78. 78

    Ditch the Guilt

    Aug 13, 2024·40m
  79. 79

    Are We Sisters?

    Aug 12, 2024·38m