

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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Aug 12, 2025 • 50min
Jackie’s serendipitous first date
Since last week’s episode Gemma has been bed bound with pneumonia and Jackie is back on the dating apps and went on a first date with someone she met with earlier this year... but will there be a second date with him? Plus, the pair talk high functioning anxiety in women and when manifesting coming true. This episode was brought to you by Omoda Jaecoo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 5, 2025 • 41min
Resentment kills love
Gemma’s been attending sex education classes at her son’s school and learned something new she couldn’t wait to share with Jackie! Plus, the Besties talk resentment in relationships, vibrating to complete gratefulness and questionable massage parlours. 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.

Jul 29, 2025 • 45min
Feeing unstoppable with Brittney Saunders
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 Business with Brittney Saunders podcast. 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.

Jul 22, 2025 • 36min
Let’s talk about oral sex
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 herehttps://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each WednesdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 15, 2025 • 27min
The beauty of blended families
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 herehttps://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each WednesdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 8, 2025 • 35min
How 'micro-rejections' affect our relationships
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 herehttps://www.wearebesties.com/courses Episodes each WednesdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 1, 2025 • 39min
The truth behind Jackie’s “new man”
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 WednesdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 24, 2025 • 43min
Sex, foreplay and spicing things up
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 WednesdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 17, 2025 • 35min
The Power of Saying Yes
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, Naked Sundays. 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.

Jun 10, 2025 • 36min
Our first live show (Ft. Gemma’s boyfriend Scott!)
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/big-5-marathon/gemma-oneill?fbclid=IwY2xjawJrun5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHrfw54JMTItcqORUTvpO1hevmEQZQg6txfeOUzw6vVfZ7MUU9Kat3qdcS4Un_aem_aOv_8YLf5DcZb4DiEA3tYg 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.


