Two Broke Chicks

2022 is coming to a close and it’s time for us to turn our attention to the hot new girl: 2023. In this week’s mini ep, we share our trend predictions plus a bunch of chicks’ submissions on what will be in and out in the new year. From the new celeb it boy and hot girl money habits to TikTok trends we never wanna see again, it’s another spicy ep for the books. CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Broke Chicks Club Facebook Group CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen and Alex Hourigan Executive Producer: Pariya Taherzadeh Editor/Studio: Made In Katana Powered by Finder Head to www.finder.com.au/two-broke-chicks for an episode transcript. Thanks for having us in your ear holes. We love to be here!

Ready to feel some joy, chicks? This week we’re breaking down our brain’s 4 head honchos of happiness: Dopamine, serotonin, endorphins and oxytocin. We chat about the role of each happy brain chemical, signs you might be low and the everyday habits you can wield to give ‘em a boost. We’re not medical professionals and this week’s episode is based on research conducted by the actual experts. If you’re feeling low, anxious or depressed, please reach out to a loved one or your GP for help. We’ve also provided a list of mental health resources below. Thanks to Go-To Skincare for making this episode of Two Broke Chicks possible! Use our exclusive discount code TBCPOD to save 15% off all orders over AUD $80 at gotoskincare.com. Offer available between 12am AEDT Tuesday 13 December and 11.59pm AEDT on Monday 19 December 2022. LINKS & RECEIPTS World Happiness Report The Science Behind The Smile  Definition of Dopamine  How to increase Dopamine Definition of Endorphins How group exercise improves quality of life Definition of Serotonin How to boost serotonin Serotonin in Post Mortem Brain Study - National Library of Medicine  Foods that increase serotonin How foods containing Tryptophan can improve mood Definition of Oxytocin How Oxytocin can improve immune system How to boost Oxytocin with animals How to boost Oxytocin through hugging  The benefits of cuddling post-sex MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES Head to Health Beyond Blue Black Dog Institute headspace Mensline Australia Lifeline CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow us on Instagram @twobrokechicks Follow us on TikTok @twobrokechicks_ Join our private Facebook Group ‘Broke Chicks Club’ CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen and Alex Hourigan Executive Producer: Pariya Taherzadeh Editor/Studio: Made In Katana Powered by Finder. Head to www.finder.com.au/two-broke-chicks for an episode transcript. Thanks for having us in your ear holes. We love to be here!

In an episode that’ll either be super relatable or super disturbing, Sal & Al play a game of smash or pass with their controversial crushes. From Lewis Capaldi to the beast from Beauty & The Beast, play along with the gals as they probably reveal a little too much about themselves. CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Broke Chicks Club Facebook Group CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen and Alex Hourigan Executive Producer: Pariya Taherzadeh Editor/Studio: Made In Katana Powered by Finder Head to www.finder.com.au/two-broke-chicks for an episode transcript. Thanks for having us in your ear holes. We love to be here!

We asked you chicks to send in your most embarrassing stories and y’all didn’t let us down! And of course it’s only fair that Sal & Al share some cringe-worthy tales of their own. From sh*tting yourself in public to finding your mum’s sex tape, this episode will either have you in stitches or feeling pretty good about your most embarrassing moments. We’d love to hear yours so make sure you hit us up via insta! This episode of Two Broke Chicks is powered by Rakuten Kobo. Sign up to Kobo Plus Read 30-day trial to access hundreds of thousands of e-books for free! $13.99 per month after that and T&Cs apply. CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow us on Instagram @twobrokechicks  Follow us on TikTok @twobrokechicks_ Join our private Facebook Group ‘Broke Chicks Club’  CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen and Alex Hourigan Executive Producer: Pariya Taherzadeh Studio: Made In Katana Powered by Finder. Head to www.finder.com.au/two-broke-chicks for an episode transcript. Thanks for having us in your ear holes. We love to be here!

It’s the first day of summer, chicks! To help you get the most of the warmer months, Sal and Al share their checklist for the perf hot chick summer. We’re talkin’ making the ultimate summer playlist, giving your skincare routine a summertime glow up and summer activity ideas that are cheap as chips. Thanks again to Bondi Sands Everyday Skincare for powering this episode of Two Broke Chicks. LINKS & RECEIPTS Shop Bondi Sands Everyday Skincare range Check out our Hot Chick Summer playlist CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Broke Chicks Club Facebook Group CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen and Alex Hourigan Executive Producer: Pariya Taherzadeh Powered by Finder Head to www.finder.com.au/two-broke-chicks for an episode transcript. Thanks for having us in your ear holes. We love to be here!

If you're anything like us, you're in disbelief and slight denial that the year is swiftly coming to a close. To help you get your sh*t sorted before the new year, Sal & Al share 10 things to check off your to-do list before the end of the year. Including tips to tick off your 2022 goals, a money hack to help you save $1,000 by the new year, a 30-day journal challenge and heeeaps more, December won't know what hit it.  PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION Ugly Swan Wet Scream-Free Hair Brush Nobody Denim CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow us on Instagram @twobrokechicks  Follow us on TikTok @twobrokechicks_ Join our private Facebook Group ‘Broke Chicks Club’  CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen and Alex Hourigan Executive Producer: Pariya Taherzadeh Editor/Studio: Made In Katana Powered by Finder. Head to www.finder.com.au/two-broke-chicks for an episode transcript. Thanks for having us in your ear holes. We love to be here!

Black Friday is HERE! Listen now for top tips, what to buy (and not to buy) and the best sales in our professional opinion. The biggest shopping event of the year officially kicks off on Friday 25 November, but heaps of sales have dropped early. Sooo, as two shopping journalists who froth a good sale, we’re sharing our top tips to get the best deals this Cyber Weekend. Plus, we share our top Black Friday sales to shop from popular brands like Sephora, DISSH, Lovehoney and Charlotte Tilbury.   LINKS & RECEIPTS Join our ‘Broke Chicks Club’ Facebook Group to access the Black Friday Sales Cheat Sheet STAX Princess Polly DISSH  Charlotte Tilbury Lovehoney Sephora Gone Tomorrow Vintage Bangn Body Alice McCall CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Access the Two Broke Chicks newsletter CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen and Alex Hourigan Executive Producer: Pariya Taherzadeh Editor/Studio: Made In Katana Powered by Finder Head to www.finder.com.au/two-broke-chicks for an episode transcript. Thanks for listening.

Need something to keep you occupied during your holiday downtime? Well, Sal & Al are back for part 2 of the books that have shaped their 20s so far. The chicks share books to help you get better with money, shop more sustainably, reconcile with toxic relationships and embrace your brand of feminism. No matter where you are in your 20s and beyond, these are the books you’ll want on your reading list because learning and growing is WHAT? Sexy. SHOP OUR  BOOK PICKS The Strength In Our Scars by Bianca Sparacino Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay Dear Dolly (On love, life and friendship) by Dolly Alderton Wardrobe Crisis by Clare Press She’s On The Money by Victoria Devine  Love This For You by Deni Todorovic PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS RNTR Bondi Sands Tanning Water Ultra Dark CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow us on Instagram @twobrokechicks  Follow us on TikTok @twobrokechicks_ Join our private Facebook Group ‘Broke Chicks Club’  CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen and Alex Hourigan Executive Producer: Pariya Taherzadeh Editor/Studio: Made In Katana Powered by Finder. Head to www.finder.com.au/two-broke-chicks for an episode transcript. Thanks for having us in your ear holes… We love to be here!

Y’all loved our episode ‘Smash Or Pass: Things That Make You Attractive According To Science’ so this week we’re turning our attention to what’s “hot or not” according to our FYP. In this week’s episode, we’re playing Smash Or Pass with things that are hot according to TikTok. We’re talkin’ the Megan Fox bottom teeth trend, red nail theory, viral beauty dupes and heeeeeaps more. Thanks to MCoBeauty for making this episode of Two Broke Chicks possible. Use our exclusive code ‘TWOBROKECHICKS20’ to save 20% off site wide at mcobeauty.com. SHOP OUR MCOBEAUTY PICKS MCoBeauty Highlight Glow Beauty Wand MCoBeauty Instant Contour Beauty Wand MCoBeauty Cheek & Lip Tint MCoBeauty Pout Gloss Ultra Shine Lip Gloss MCoBeauty Ultra Stay Foundation  LINKS & RECEIPTS @hotdudesreading Instagram @lifecrisisinducedglowup Megan Fox Teeth trend  @girlbosstown Red Nail Theory CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Broke Chicks Club Facebook Group CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen and Alex Hourigan Executive Producer: Pariya Taherzadeh Studio/Editor: Made In Katana Powered by Finder Head to www.finder.com.au/two-broke-chicks for an episode transcript. Thanks for having us in your ear holes... We love to be here!

We’re handing the microphone over to y’all for another episode of Life Lessons From The Chicks. From budgeting, dealing with evil landlords, to the pros and cons of moving in with your best friend, Sal & Al share the chicks’ life lessons from living out of home. Plus, we reveal some of your juicy housemate horror stories as well as a few moving out of home blunders of our own. PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS GXVE Original Me High Performance Matte Lipstick Prada Paradoxe Perfume CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow us on Instagram @twobrokechicks  Follow us on TikTok @twobrokechicks_ Join our private Facebook Group ‘Broke Chicks Club’  CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen and Alex Hourigan Executive Producer: Pariya Taherzadeh Editor/Studio: Made In Katana Powered by Finder. Head to www.finder.com.au/two-broke-chicks for an episode transcript. Thanks for having us in your ear holes… We love to be here!