

Her Best Life
Besties
Best friends Jackie Henderson and Gemma O'Neill are on the quest to live their best lives. Listen if you want to live yours too, or want to laugh at their attempts! Her Best Life is true girl chat. Raw, vulnerable, unfiltered conversations on topics such as sex, relationships, healing, careers and it might include some amateur astrology.
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Episodes each Wednesday
Follow us @wearebestiesofficial
Check out the Red Flag Project here https://www.wearebesties.com/courses
Episodes each Wednesday
Episodes
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Dec 2, 2025 • 41min
The M Word
This week on Her Best Life, Jackie and Gemma go there… and we mean there. Gemma kicks things off with an embarrassing story that leads the girls into the ultimate “M-word” chat: what should women even call masturbation? From shower benches and solo time (or lack of it), to Jackie’s colonoscopy update, the wild new $10,000 “spotter’s fee” trend among women! This episode was brought to you by Hairhouse and Omoda Jaecoo. Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course here:https://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each WednesdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 25, 2025 • 48min
Stop trying to be the ‘perfect parent’ with Dr Shefali
Dr. Shefali, a clinical psychologist and bestselling author, dives deep into the complexities of conscious parenting and personal identity. She discusses the necessity of self-work before parenting, the challenges of raising teens, and the pitfalls of perfectionism in mothers. Dr. Shefali highlights practical self-soothing techniques for parents and emphasizes the importance of conscious choices in difficult relationships. She also speaks candidly about body image, aging, and the power of courageous reinvention in midlife.

Nov 18, 2025 • 44min
It’s time to break the rules
After a lifetime of being a “good girl” and never wanting to rock the boat, Gemma is ready to rebel and Jackie has set her a challenge to really get out of her comfort zone. Plus, the Besties reflect on their weekend on the Gold Coast, have a rant about some naughty toilet behaviour they witnessed in a club and Jackie explains why she wanted to quit the podcast. This episode was brought to you by Hairhouse and Omoda Jaecoo. Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course herehttps://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each WednesdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 11, 2025 • 43min
The 'Plan B’ boyfriend theory
Things take an eerie twist this week as Gemma shares a psychic message she received from a man the other side, and she needs your help trying to track down his family. Plus, Jackie gets emotional as they discuss Dr Tara Swart’s incredible new book The Signs and the besties deep dive a survey that revealed most women have a Plan B when in long-term relationships. This episode was brought to you by Omoda Jaecoo. Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course herehttps://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each WednesdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 4, 2025 • 43min
The secret to happiness
A recent admission from Russell Crowe about his relationship status led to Jackie and Gemma questioning why people re-marry and if they really want to walk down the aisle again. Plus, a billion dollar business idea is (almost) born, how to live until you’re 140 and the Besties dive into a new theory on how to live your longest, happiest life... This episode was brought to you by Omoda Jaecoo. Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course herehttps://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each WednesdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 28, 2025 • 36min
Do open relationships work?
This week’s episode starts with Jackie reflecting on why she strives to look younger while discussing Kris Jenner’s viral facelift and Gemma has a scary health update to share. Plus, the Besties then discuss the brutally raw lyrics of Lily Allen’s new album detailing the breakdown of her open marriage to actor to David Harbour and ask themselves: Could they do an open relationship? This episode was brought to you by Omoda Jaecoo. Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course herehttps://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each WednesdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 21, 2025 • 38min
Stranded In The Wilderness
We’re back to our normal schedule now Gemma is back in Australia… and a lot happened while she was in the States. Including getting stranded in the wilderness, paying it forward at the supermarket and attending church in the deep south. Plus, prepare to giggle as Jackie questions silent orgasms from men and the Besties share their best dirty talk with each other. This episode was brought to you by Omoda Jaecoo. Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course herehttps://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each WednesdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 14, 2025 • 2min
A little update…
Dear Besties, we’ve tried our hardest to never miss an episode, but sometimes life gets in the way! We promise we’ll be back to usual as soon as Gemma is home later this week as there’s plenty of updates to share. This episode was brought to you by Omoda Jaecoo. Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course herehttps://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each WednesdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 7, 2025 • 45min
Most people have never been in love
Jackie stumbled upon a fascinating article about love this week, that got us really questioning things. Plus, we the ladies cover Brazilian waxes gone wrong, farting in your sleep and what makes them feel sexy. This episode was brought to you by Omoda Jaecoo. Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course herehttps://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each WednesdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 30, 2025 • 44min
Am I too old to start again?
After reading Erik Erikson's 8 Stages of Development, this week Jackie wanted to deep dive Generativity versus Stagnation and discuss and the stage in life that starts at 40 and goes through to 65 as a lot of women ask themselves: Am I happy? And can I really start again? This episode was brought to you by Omoda Jaecoo. Follow us @wearebestiesofficial Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course herehttps://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each WednesdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


