Well, That's Awkward

In Episode 6 of Well, That’s Awkward, hosts Susan Osman and Rachel Branson explore decision making techniques including Tarot readings, archetypes, intuition, symbolic guidance… and the awkward moments that come with using cards as your emotional decision-making compass.This is midlife reflection with a side of mystic humour — because sometimes spiritual clarity looks suspiciously like procrastination.Tarot, Archetypes & Midlife DecisionsThis episode dives into what really happens when you reach for a deck of Tarot cards instead of phoning a friend.Do we consult the cards as a form of modern intuitive wisdom — or because it feels easier than dealing with reality head-on?We explore:Tarot archetypes and what they reflect back at usUsing divination tools instead of confronting choicesThe psychology behind seeking signs from the UniverseWhy women over 40 are gravitating to symbolic self-enquiryWhen woo-woo becomes powerful… and when it becomes avoidanceBecause we’ve all been there — dramatically shuffling a Tarot deck like we’re front row in mystical Vegas, whispering “Show me something useful please” at the Universe, instead of just sending the text or replying to the email.The Awkward PartDo you admit to your friends that you used Tarot to guide a major life choice — job, relationship, moving home — or do you downplay it as “I just had a feeling”?This is where intuition meets embarrassment… and we turn it into comedy.New episodes drop every Monday at 6pm for Mocktail Monday — your weekly dose of laughter, honesty, taboo topics and zero-alcohol cocktail vibes.

In Episode 5 of Well, That’s Awkward, hosts Susan Osman and Rachel Branson explore the awkwardly magical world of nature-based wellbeing rituals — from forest bathing and tree hugging to bio photons, mountain frequency and sea therapy.This is the episode where modern midlife stress meets mystical natural healing… and laughter meets science.Does Nature Really Heal Us?We’ve all had that moment — the fresh air, the huge skies, the sound of the sea — where your nervous system suddenly unhooks itself from stress, and everything feels lighter and temporarily solved.But what is that?This episode looks at whether the healing power of nature is:scientifically measurableenergetically realor just a walk through a pine forest to get away from notifications and deadlinesWe talk about bio photons, grounding, mountain energy, running water, forest bathing, and how women over 40 are increasingly turning to nature as a form of recovery, reset and mental clarity.The Awkward Bit (because there always is one)Let’s be honest…have you ever leaned against a tree for a grounding moment — and then suddenly realised someone was watching you mid-tree embrace?Yep. Us too.This is nature therapy meets comedic embarrassment, and it’s gloriously relatable.

Are we ageing gracefully… or have we just discovered really good tweakments? This week we’re talking HIFU facials, face gym routines, Botox, fillers, sculpting tools and that fine line between naturally glowing… and “could your emotions actually still show on your face?” There’s laughter. There’s honesty. And yes — there’s one jawline confession we absolutely weren’t expecting.Because midlife beauty looks VERY different to what we were once told — and it’s time we talked about it without shame or secrecy.🎧 Listen now to EP 3 of Well, That’s Awkward Mocktail Monday continues every Monday at 6pm 🍸Drop a 👁 if you’ve ever Googled “non-surgical facelift near me.”

Episode Topic: Hair Removal, Waxing Trends & The Politics of “How Much Hair Is Too Much?”In Episode 2 — How Much Hair is too Much Hair? — hosts Susan Osman and Rachel Branson dive into one of the most whispered-about beauty topics women Google at 2am but rarely say out loud: intimate hair removal.From the Full Hollywood (“whoosh — it’s gone!”) to a subtle tidy-up, this episode explores the evolving world of bikini grooming, waxing menus, and the pressure to be hair-free.We discuss laser hair removal, waxing techniques, styling trends, and the very real question: why do women feel there is a ‘correct’ amount of hair to keep or remove?And yes — naturally — there are awkward moments, personal confessions, and plenty of oversharing along the way. Because it’s Well, That’s Awkward… and this is what we do best.A one-take, no-filter podcast hosted by broadcaster Susan Osman and Wellbeing Magazine’s founder Rachel Branson.Recorded on a variety of sofas, mocktails in hand, the show dives into all the subjects women over 40 whisper about but rarely say out loud — from menopause, medical spas to relationships with our bodies, nature and other people, waxing menus and wellness mishaps, along with unconventional treatments and health adventures.It’s witty, unfiltered and refreshingly relatable — a podcast that reminds listeners they’re not alone in life’s awkward, hilarious moments.

Rachel spills the tea from her Austrian spa trip, where “no clothes allowed” is the rule — not the exception. We laugh, cringe, and debate: Would you bare all in a sauna with strangers?Meet Your HostsSusan Osman — International Broadcaster (know to millions in China and around the world), journalist, radio host and screenwriter known for her sharp wit and smart conversation.Rachel Branson — Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Wellbeing Magazine, a leading lifestyle and wellness publication with reach across Apple News and MSN.They met on a bio dynamic wellness retreat, bonded over yoga shaking and gibberish, and haven’t stopped laughing since.