The Grown-Up Girls Report Podcast
On each episode of The Grown-Up Girls Report, Alex Merton-McCann will focus on issues relevant to busy, multi-tasking women who still very much have their girl energy! From health & well-being to parenting, careers and technology, Alex will ensure listeners are up to date with the latest trends and research. Alex's mission is to ensure grown-up girls have all the support they need to keep their multiple balls in the air.
Episodes
96 episodes
The TV Shows That Carried Us Through 2025 - Our Top TV Picks of the Year
In this episode, I’m joined by my fellow talented TV watcher buddy Mandy Newman and we share our top TV shows of 2025. But apart from sharing our top watches with you, we also get a little deep (and honest) and share why TV mattered for us in 2...
Reinventing Midlife, One Dress At A Time
Midlife Reinvention, One Dress at a Time A personal reflection on midlife reinvention, creativity, and building a fashion brand in your second chapter. In this episode, I’m reflecting on midlife reinvention ...
The Divorce Chat Every Woman Needs To Hear
Episode DescriptionIn this episode, I am joined by Cassandra Kalpaxis, a family lawyer, domestic violence educator, and author – and we talk about financial independence for women and the concept of a ‘Dignified Divorce’.No...
Health: The Shame Stops Here - Shelly Horton on Midlife, Mental Health & Menopause
Episode DescriptionIn this episode, I’m chatting with Aussie journalist and health advocate Shelly Horton about her perimenopause journey and her new book ‘I’m Your Peri Godmother’. Shelly’s honest and candid recount of her challe...
Health: Perimenopause & Menopause - What You Need To Know To Thrive with Dr Nindhi Ahilan
Episode DescriptionIn this episode, we’re workshopping perimenopause and menopause with one of the best GPs in Sydney (my GP) Dr Nindhi Ahilan. Nindhi’s incredible guidance through my murky menopause journey is the reason why I ha...
TV Talk: Ranson Canyon, Unforgotten, The Empress & The Kardashians
In this episode of The Grown Up Girls Report podcast, host Alex Merton-McCann is joined by fellow TV lover Mandy Newman in a lively discussion about various TV shows through the eyes of middle-aged women. These include Ransom Canyon, The Empres...
Travel:Everything You Need To Know To Have The Best Holiday in Bali
In this conversation, Alex Merton-McCann shares insights and tips for travelling to Bali. She discusses the best times to visit, the best places to stay, highlights popular destinations, and offers advice on avoiding common travel ...
We're Back Baby! Hello Again!! The Grown-Up Girls Report Returns!!
In this episode of The Grown Up Girls Report, host Alex Merton-McCann explains where she has been for the last three years! She shares her personal journey through menopause and the challenges she has faced over the past three years. She discus...
Book Club - Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason
'It just has to be Sorrow and Bliss!' When I asked The Grown-Up Girls BookClub OG star Jules (Julie Collard) what book she thought we just had to do for bookclub, she didn't even need a minute to think. Sorrow and Bliss by Aussie author Meg Mason ...
Book Club - The Yield by Tara June Winch
The Yield is a long overdue inclusion in our book club. Winner of the 2020 Miles Franklin award, it is a powerful book that at its core highlights the power and healing ability of language. In this episode, I am joined by my great friend and fello...
TV Talk - The Bold Type
'The Bold Type' has been a favourite binge watch for many this year, so of course it had to be properly workshopped! In this episode, I am joined by Mandy Newman to talk about this show that brought us both joy - Marie Kondo would be proud! An Ame...
Book Club - Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld
I'm so delighted to br bringing you another book by Curtis Sittenfeld. Published in 2016, Eligible in Sittenfeld's modern retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. In this episode, I am joined by my great friend Maddie Thomson to workshop th...
Book Club - Daughter of A River Country by Dianne O'Brien
In this episode, I chat wth author Dianne O'Brien about her memoir, Daughter of A River Country. It was such a pleasure and honour to speak with Aunty Di. She is a truly inspiring lady who has demonstrated the most extraordinary ability to both lo...
Womens' Health Week - What You Need To Do NOW To Stay On Top Of Your Health
It's Women's Health Week so I am joined by Sydney GP Dr Annette Skarschewski to discuss the biggest health challenges facing women and what screening tests and checks are available to use to ensure our health is in th best shape possible. Please c...
Book Club - The Truth About Her By Jacqueline Maley
In this episode of the podcast, I workshop Aussie author and journalist Jacqueline Maley's first book - The Truth About Her - with my great friend Louise Talbot. Both Lou and I loved this book. Jacqueline's commentary on motherhood, parenting and ...
BeautyChat -The Best LockDown Beauty Hacks
I don't know about you but 8 weeks into lockdown and I have a few beauty concerns. Most importantly, my roots and my eyebrows. In this episode, I run you through my favourite hacks that have helped me manage thes quite troubling situations - until...
Book Club - Life Is Tough But So Are You by Briony Benjamin
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TV Talk - Virgin River Season 3
Mandy Newman and I are back in your ears to talk TV - one of our favourite hobbies and skills - yes, let's claim it! And in this episode, we talk Virgin River Season 3. Mandy and I had both been counting the days till this season of this idyllic T...
Beauty Chat - The Beauty Dupes You Need To Know About Now
I'm such a fan of saving a dollar or 2 when I can but I hate compromising on quality. So, in this episode, makeup artist, and good friend of the show Susan Napper runs us through her favourite budget alternatives to some of the cult beauty product...
Book Club - The Women and The Girls by Laura Bloom
In this episode, I share with you my take on this wonderful book by Aussie author Laura Bloom. A celebration of female friendship, The Women and The Girls transports you back to the 70's when Abba hit Sydney and highlights the changing role of wom...
TV Chat - Sex Life
Welcome to the first official edition of The Grown-Up Gils Report TV Chat. With lockdown life a seemingly permanent part of our new normal, a regular TV Chat seems essential! In this episode, I am joined my kindred spirit and fellow talented TV vi...
LockDown Blues:How To Get Yourself of the Funk
You'd be hard pressed to find many peeps who haven't experienced a lockdown, quarantine or stay at home directive over the last 18 months. COVID has certainly changed the way we live. In this episode, I workshop the lockdown blues with you, as I s...
Overwhelm: Apology & Update
It's been two months since I've released a podcast episode so a big thank you to everyone for their patience! In this episode, I share with you what I've been doing and what I've learnt about being overwhelmed! Please note - the planned book club ...
