Her Best Life
Best friends Jackie Henderson and Gemma O'Neill started this podcast as they embarked on the quest to live their best lives. As Gemma continues the weekly discussion, listen along if you want raw, vulnerable, funny conversions on topics such as sex, relationships, healing, careers and it might include some amateur astrology. For women who are ready to find their joy. Follow us @herbestlifepod Episodes each Wednesday
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Dear lovely listeners,
This week’s episode feels a little different… and honestly, it’s something I went back and forth on sharing at all - but I truly believe in being open with you all and the power in sharing.
When I made the decision to continue the podcast solo after Jackie stepped away, what mattered most to me was this community we’ve built together. Creating a space where women feel seen...
Gemma is joined by Dr Corry again this week to talk parenting in the digital age, pornography and protecting our kids from the algorithms. Plus, Gemma has an exciting update on the Her Best Life retreat with Meghan, Duchess of Sussex as Dr Corry reveals what attendees can expect from her talk during the weekend.
The book Dr Corry mentioned is Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child by John M. Gottman.
This week Gemma is joined by the wonderful Belle Burden, whose best-selling book Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage recently resonated with her in ways she never expected. Throughout the chat, Belle talks about the red flags she didn’t see at the time, what she’s learned about herself through her divorce and how she picked herself up from her rock bottom to build a life that’s now filled with so much joy.
This week we have a very special announcement… Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is coming to Sydney to meet you all at our upcoming Her Best Life retreat! And trust us, nobody is more shocked at this than Gemma, who explains the full story of how this has all come together and how excited Meghan is to join our community while in Australia in April.
Her Best Life retreat will be an unforgettable weekend for women ready to reco...
This week Gemma is joined by her lovely executive assistant Alex to talk “Terminator” men who always come back when they sense you’ve finally moved on, why you shouldn’t be tempted to ruin your new relationship when they do reappear and how to overcome breadcrumbing.
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Gemma answers your questions in this week’s episodes - and a lot of them are focussed around how to take control of your life, not letting fear hold you back and building a better future. Plus, what was Nicole Kidman like to work for? And how did Gemma and Jackie really meet?
PS: If you listen to the very end, there’s a little surprise.
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After much demand from listeners, this week Gemma’s boyfriend Scott (aka Kermit the green flag) joins her on the podcast to talk about how they got together, why we should always take a chance in love and what you shouldn’t settle for. Plus, the pair reflect on their communication styles, green flags to look out for and why Scott didn’t give up on Gemma after she briefly broke up with him last year!
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As the Beckham family breakdown continues to dominate the headlines, this week Gemma is joined by therapist Dr Justine Corry to discuss if there’s ever a right time to cut your parents off.
Throughout the episode, Gemma gets emotional while reflecting on her childhood and reveals how bestie Jackie has been supporting her through her decision to share this part of her life publicly on the pod.
We’re back with our first episode of the year and it’s a big one with a few tears! Gemma’s manifest came true over the holidays, Jackie’s realised some very big things after doing a lot of shadow work in therapy and we have an update about the future of the podcast. Thank you to everyone who has supported Her Best Life over the last two years and helped us build such a beautiful community, we hope you love e...
What was meant to be a lighthearted moment from Jackie about a new “addiction" in her life led to a profound revelation happening in real time while discussing it with Gemma. The Besties then became vulnerable reflecting on how their friendship has changed now they both have partners and vowed to keep each other as a priority in each other's lives.
Thank you to everyone who has listened to Her Best Life this year, we&rs...
It’s our penultimate episode of the year and things get off to a bit of a chaotic start! Once Jackie and Gemma settle in, they cover everything from inappropriate kissing booths, vaginal rejuvenation and how social media interactions are now grounds for divorce in Turkey - but is liking someone’s sexy selfies actually cheating? Plus, Gemma opens up about her first big fight with partner Scott and what they bot...
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!
In this episode of Her Best Life, Jackie and Gemma sit down with world-renowned psychologist and bestselling author Dr Shefali for an honest, empowering conversation about parenting, aging, and what it really means to rewrite your identity as a woman.
To see Dr Shefali live, visit https://events.drshefali.com/australia/
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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.
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.
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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...
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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?
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.
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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.
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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.
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Check out the Red Flag Project, and the Negotiation Power course here
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