Figuring Out 30

Money hits different now that Bridge works in a freelance capacity so we're calling upon the wisdom of financial behaviour specialist and author Emma Edwards this week! Money books can be scary and intimidating but Emma's book 'Good With Money' is sooo accessible and relatable for young women - hear how she went from being a "hot mess" with money, to good! Plus, how the patriarchy influences our spending habits, the state of financial literacy and financial engagement among millennials, why emotional spending is like dating a fuckboy and more!You can purchase Emma's AMAZING book 'Good With Money' right here!!Figuring Out 30 is now on Instagram!:)Join music presenter and author Bridget Hustwaite as she explores the chaos, confusion and clarity that comes with turning 30. Drop a line, anytime: figuringout30@gmail.com

*If this episode on PMDD brings up anything for you, Lifeline is available on 13 11 14.Getting real about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder this week, a severe form of premenstrual syndrome that affects 5-8% of people who menstruate but sadly remains widely misunderstood. Hear more about Bridge's own experience with this devastating condition as well as the signs and symptoms to look out for.Figuring Out 30 is now on Instagram!:)Join radio/TV presenter and author Bridget Hustwaite as she explores the chaos, confusion and clarity that comes with turning 30. Drop a line, anytime: figuringout30@gmail.com

Chatting all things friendship with the fab Sal & Al from Two Broke Chicks! Learn about the Seven Friend Theory and how love languages are also SO applicable to your mates, what the chicks think of quiet quitting friendships and the biggest lessons they have learned from their seven-year strong platonic bond!You can purchase Sal & Al's brand new book 'Finding Your People' right here!ICYMI: Bridge on Two Broke Chicks last yearFiguring Out 30 is now on Instagram!:)Join music presenter and author Bridget Hustwaite as she explores the chaos, confusion and clarity that comes with turning 30. Drop a line, anytime: figuringout30@gmail.com

Imagine being flown to LA to hang out with Selena Gomez and her makeup brand, Rare Beauty? Or hitting up Japan with MECCA? Well, that's life for beauty influencer Claire Bridgett who is jumping on the pod this week for a crash course in makeup! Hear Claire break down how to get the best out of your makeup and her journey from working as an instore makeup artist to travelling the world with the biggest brands. PLUS, a very honest review of Bridget's own makeup bag and what Claire thinks is the most overrated beauty trend right now!Figuring Out 30 is now on Instagram!:)Join music presenter and author Bridget Hustwaite as she explores the chaos, confusion and clarity that comes with turning 30. Produced and presented by Bridget HustwaiteDrop a line, anytime: figuringout30@gmail.com

Eighteen months on and Bridge finally has her VCAT hearing this week to seek compensation from mould damage at the end of 2022 so this episode is dedicated to your rental horror stories! Jumping in to hear them is renowned renter advocate, Jordan van den Berg aka @purplepingers. Hear how Jordie got started in this space, what real estate agents think of him and with more than 31% of Australians renting and the cost of living crisis, why do we still feel the pressure to buy a house?!Figuring Out 30 is now on Instagram!:)Join music presenter and author Bridget Hustwaite as she explores the chaos, confusion and clarity that comes with turning 30. Drop a line, anytime: figuringout30@gmail.com

This year has seen Bridge indulge in some pretty dangerous online shopping habits and following the news that Australians buy more clothes per person than any other country, it's time for an intervention. Jumping on the pod this week to help unpack Bridge's shopping addiction is the wonderful Maggie Zhou - fellow writer and podcaster, and slow fashion advocate. Hear how Maggie started to embrace more sustainable fashion habits, what we can do to survive the age of doom spending, her top thrifting tips, Fashion Week tea, how she feels about unboxings/hauls, whether or not there is such thing as dressing for your age and more!This episode was brought to you by the Victorian Government’s Inquiry into Women’s Pain. The Victorian Government want to hear about your experience with pain. This includes any experience of pain and pain care, treatment or service that you have had in Victoria. It also includes the experiences of healthcare workers who have worked with women and girls with pain. This could be pain from an injury or trauma, dental pain, joint pain, or musculoskeletal pain. It can also be related to heart, neurological, reproductive, autoimmune or other health conditions over your lifetime. Share your experience, concerns, and suggestions about your experience of pain by completing the survey right here, you have until July 31st! Your pain deserves to be believed and relieved!Figuring Out 30 is now on Instagram, chuck us a follow to stay connected.:)Join music presenter and author Bridget Hustwaite as she explores the chaos, confusion and clarity that comes with turning 30. Drop a line, anytime: figuringout30@gmail.com

Gen Z comedian and Australia's #1 poet Sez joins Bridge for what was intended to be a Millennial Roast but kinda ended up being mediation lol. Hear the two dissect ankle socks, Kesha, camera pauses, emoji and GIF etiquette plus Sez's journey to vlogging about poops.Stay connected with Sez here!Figuring Out 30 is now on Instagram!:)Join music presenter and author Bridget Hustwaite as she explores the chaos, confusion and clarity that comes with turning 30. Drop a line, anytime: figuringout30@gmail.comFiguring Out 30 is an independent podcast created on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. If you like what you hear, please review/rate/share the love! Xx

WE BACK! NEW SEASON! And coming to you from the literal OTHER SIDE OF THE COUNTRY (?!) Biggg catch up's in this episode, talking all about Bridge's massive and somewhat sudden relocation from Victoria to Western Australia, Oscar's footy and a new injury, almost (fml) meeting Kevin Parker, a news article about Bridget that pissed her off, plus her list of "Perth Querks" featuring red onions the size of coconuts, treats from the real estate and more!Thanks SO much to Ecosa for making this episode of Figuring Out 30 possible - refresh your sleep and shop the final days of Ecosa's End of Financial Year Sale - up to 35% off site wide here!Figuring Out 30 is now on Instagram!:)Join music presenter and author Bridget Hustwaite as she explores the chaos, confusion and clarity that comes with turning 30. Drop a line, anytime: figuringout30@gmail.com