The "right time" to book flights, the flight anti-skincare routine and why you should stop using TikTok to plan your whole itinerary. Plus, we chat how to earn points on the money you were already going to spend to put towards your next trip.  

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Magic as a form of resistance, reconnecting with our intuition and embracing your inner witch. We’re joined by journalist and author of Good Witch: In Search Of Our Lost Feminine Power, Lucianne Tonti, to talk the OG girls group chat (the coven), finding enchantment in everyday life and even spell-casting. 

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This is our refreshed take on the viral fig tree theory trend, which is inspired by Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar. The trend started making waves on TikTok in 2023, but is it an outdated concept? We give you our thoughts and insights on how to reframe your fig tree, so you can achieve everything you want in life.

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Fig Tree Analogy Goes Viral On TikTok – Eminent Editing

The Fig Tree Analogy Is Why You’re Not Satisfied - Mamamia

ITV Love Island Star’s “Unexpected Reference” – Bristol Post

The Fig Tree Metaphor Is Outdated. Eat Them All. – Shit You Should Care About

The Evolving Working Life - Seek

The Fig Tree Analogy Is Being Misappropriated – The Conversation

The Four Waves Of Feminism – University Of Wollongong

Self-Determination Theory – Very Well Mind

TV Show Mindset – Instagram

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It’s the end of the month…which means it’s time for the next edition of Monthly Favourites! We’ve got the best apps to upgrade your grocery list and music taste, plus a reliable foundation find on a budget. We’re also sharing our next witchy read, and the keys to happiness, backed by science.

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Happiness Study – Subconscious Thinker

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Inventive Women: Some Clever Clogs Worth Celebrating – Frankie Magazine

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We're sharing our take on the Internet's obsession with cultivating an intellectual life. How to challenge yourself intellectually, embrace your curiosities and extend your attention span when it's getting shorter and shorter? These are the hacks to embrace your most thoughtful, deep-thinking self, because we’re all big brain girlies! 

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60 Songs That Explain The 90s Podcast

Choosing An Intellectual Life – Substack

Key Differences Between Intellect And Intelligence – Circle DNA

Attention Spans Are Shrinking – Forbes

Shrinking Attention Spans With Gloria Mark, PhD – Study

The Real Reason Girls Aren’t Choosing To Study Maths – The Conversation

The CEC Acronym – Instagram

First Principles Thinking – FS Blog

Niche Things To Research This Week - Taylor Castro On TikTok

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We're spilling the tea on conspiracy theories! We unpack accounts of mermaid sightings throughout history, the conspiracy theory that birds are government spies and Lena Tuck is with us to share her thoughts on Picklecore and if food trends are an industry plant. 

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Listen To The Slop - Spotify

Do Mermaids Exist?  - Bristol Aquarium

Top Mermaid Sightings In The Last Century - Folklore Thursday

Birds Aren’t Real* Hub - John Hopkins University

If It Flies, It Spies - Lyfer

Why Some People Are Willing To Believe Conspiracy Theories - American Psychological Association 
 

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Turns out there is science behind lucky girl syndrome. We chat actionable tips to create your own luck and the power of optimism. Let's get lucky, chicks. 

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Australia’s Best Value Fruit & Veg For September – The Guardian

Emfelhern Playlists - Spotify

What Is Lucky Girl Syndrome? – Harper’s Bazaar

TikTok’s Lucky Girl Syndrome – The Guardian

Optimism and Its Impact on Mental and Physical Well-Being – Study

Human Prospective Memory Increases With Age - Study

The Dark Side Of Lucky Girl Syndrome – The Conversation

Characteristics of Successful Women in Business Leadership – Study

Hebbian Learning – Dr Longevity

The Good Things Exercise – Study

Love Kindness Meditation – Positive Psychology

Become A Luck Engineer – Grow With Rosalie

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A scandalous affair and family drama, questions about intimacy in the bedroom and what to do when you don't want to invite one of your friends to your wedding. We’re breaking down your most diabolical dilemmas and giving our raw reactions and two cents. 

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There’s a lot of information out there about how you should spend your money to look and feel your best. This is your guide on the scams we’re not buying into to save our time, energy and money. From upgrade syndrome and gear acquisition syndrome to seasonal colours and how often you really need to get a haircut, here's where we can get a little more savvy with our money. 

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Australians Spending Billions Of Dollars Annually On Impulse Purchases – 7 News

Aussies’ Biggest Money Regrets – Finder

Understanding Buyers Remorse And How To Break The Cycle – ABC News

How Changing Your Hair Wash Routine Could Save You A Fortune – Broke Media

How Often You Should Wash Your Hair, According To Experts – Vogue

How Often You Should Cut Your Hair – Vogue

How Much Australians Spend On Clothes Per Year In 2026 – Shopback

History Of Nail Polish – UK Manicurist

Seasonal Variations In Colour Preference – Cognitive Science Journal

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Welcome to this special bonus episode, brought to you by eBay! We're chatting tips to give your pre-loved items a new life and hunt down second-hand treasures. Plus, we share hacks to simplify your wardrobe, the items laying around your house that could be hot ticket items on eBay and tips to make some extra cashola. 

Thanks to our sponsor eBay for making this episode of Two Broke Chicks possible! 

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² eBay data via YouGov, March 2026. Calculated by multiplying average estimated value of $1,497.70 by an estimated 21,651,550 Australian adults aged 18+ = $32.427 billion. 
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⁵ eBay Sold Data, January 2024 to December 2025 vs January 2025 to December 2025. 

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We're joined by Summer Martin the makeup artist and content creator whose looks have inspired Zara Larsson and helped revive fun makeup again. We chat her tips on playing with colour that compliments your natural features, her hacks for a flawless finish and which products are (and aren't) worth the splurge. 

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Is Clean Girl Makeup Finally Over? - ELLE

Why Messy Makeup Has Replaced The Clean Girl Aesthetic – W Magazine

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