119 Chiquita Searle | Entrepreneur & Founder of FemmeCon | Fierce...
Today in the Confessional, I’m so excited to be chatting to a power house entrepreneur - Chiquita Searle is a kick ass woman beyond...
Artificial Intelligence is here to stay but does it really mix...
This week I introduced Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Menopause; I wasn’t happy with the result. AI art yielded the same negative stereotype I...
#100 Kayte Murphy | Pioneer Blogger – From rehab to artistic...
I'm Sandy Lowres, the host of The Good Girl Confessional Podcast and I am so excited to bring you the 100th Episode today with...
Podcast 022 – Sally Leydon – Podcaster “The Lady Vanishes”
TW: Missing Person/Suicide Today, we are re-sharing this powerful episode where Sandy chats with Sally Leydon. Sally has never given up searching for her...
#90 Regina Petra Meyer | How much would you risk for...
Today in the Confessional, host Sandy Lowres chats with Regina Petra Meyer. Petra is an emerging author, a lover of life, an adventurer, a...
#88 Sam Bloom | Surviving trauma to seeing her life on...
Today in the Confessional, host Sandy Lowres chats with special guest Sam Bloom. Sam's life would be changed forever when, on a family holiday...
The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever – When Altruism Meets Opportunity
It would be nigh impossible to not know that singer/songwriter Kate Bush is back in the charts, thanks to the 80s-themed Netflix mega-series ‘Stranger...
Kate Bush – Still Running Up That Hill
By Sandy Lowres
Ahead of The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever Sandy Lowres explores the eternal power of Kate Bush–and how she keeps running up that hill.
If...
Super Consumers – Why brands ignoring women over 50 are missing...
Ashton Applewhite, the celebrated NY based author and the self-described “pro-aging radical” has defined ageism as something that “occurs when a dominant group uses...
Love(ing) a (Broken) Woman
i am gone
here but not
there but not
in out
out in
floating, gone again
i am dissociation
i am
pelt of shame
a foreign heart
i am come apart
i am
And then him/he...
Always leave them laughing
My Nan used to roll out the saying ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ when I would ask her to do something...
Alex The Seal: A new podcast about music, nostalgia and the...
Alex The Seal is the new Podcast co-hosted by Jo Pybus (Columnist and Late Onset Feminist) and Sandy Lowres (Creative Director of Award-winning...
The Owl & The Pussy Cat. A Sanctuary of love
The Byron Bay region of Australia is picturesque and has long been synonymous with alternative lifestyles, down to earth people, and more recently a...
The Art of Surrender and the Getting of Intimacy
It’s not a coincidence that I broke free when I did: found my partner when I did; took that first terrified, courageous breath; tentatively blew the dust from my voice. Collectively we are at a turning point - a moment - and that moment is now.
Unpacking Menopause and weight gain
Menopause should be a reason to bust out the bubbly and celebrate the end of periods, period pain, leaking, mood swings and for any...
Why you need to become a half arsed parent
When I was growing up in the 70s and 80s, kids were free-range, like the underarm hair.
Back then, we knew less, we cared less,...
Top 10 women to watch 2022
We're searching for the top 10 amazing women we should all be following in 2022. Could this be you?!
Do you know an amazing woman aged...
To ignore it is to condone it – why we all...
“The statistics quoted were so overwhelming they left me with no doubt, no wriggle room to find anything redeemable.”
“So be gone you grubby creatures that ‘do it’ and ‘condone it’ as the full power of the law is set to now descend upon you and protect victims of bullying, sexual harassment and sexual assault.”
“As for those who ignored it, I will do some paraphrasing of my own in stating that evil thrives when good people do nothing.”
The Good Girl Confessional Podcast – 10,000 Downloads!!!
THANK YOU so much for your incredible support of the podcast but also for your support of the incredible and kick ass women who...
Why women’s health is suffering and what we can do about...
The unwritten Gender Code means, women take on as much as 77% of unpaid labour, in-line with the belief that women should be the carers, and should be putting everyone else’s needs ahead of their own.
PAVLOVA WREATH
Yes, you want a non-traditional meal. But try and host a party without a pavlova as the central feature of a dessert spread and...
Stop worrying about the crumbs in the icing
So when it comes to deciding to make the birthday cake, it can feel like there are only two choices. One, have a go myself, fail, let my child down and look like an idiot in front of everyone on the socials. Errrrm, no thank you.
Grief – From the mouth of an adult orphan
‘I am an orphan.
I survived my change of environment throughout adolescence.
I battled my way through the confusion of romantic relationships in my 20’s.
I held...
Eliza Hull Owning her musical space
Australian indie folk artist Eliza Hull is known for her stirring lyrics and haunting vocals and it’s not hard to understand why she has...
How to choose the right vibrator
I was 35 when I bought my first vibrator and I wish that I had had one from a much younger age! If you...
GIRLS CAN DO Anything
What being an extra on the set of teen drama Dive Club reminded 2 menopausal besties!
Growing up in the 1970s the messages on the...
Hearten up – must know facts about heart attacks and menopause
Our hearts and heart attack symptoms may be different to those of men, but our risk factors of heart disease are not.
The Colours of Music Rachel Walker Mason
While chatting with Rachel Mason Walker, who had just dropped her child at school, it’s almost impossible not to smile, such is her infectious...
Kylie Sahb | Behind the lens
Kylie Sahb is an award-winning photographer who has combined her love of music with her passion for photography. She is the Founder and owner...
Holding Space
Isn’t it time men held the space? If my 6 year old daughter can do it, dudes can too
I’ve been told many times I’m...
Sandra Reynolds | Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake
I'm a sucker for a romcom, even though it rarely mirrors real life. In the midst of a grey Melbourne winter made extra cold...
Felicity Abell | To the Bush with Love
After the birth of her second child, Felicity Abell picked up a life coaching book and stared at the questions about where she hoped...
Cheree Stokes
Coming back to country
Cheree Stokes is by her own admission spiritual with a belief that the universe will guide you to where you should...
A post-bushfire quest for Joie de Vivre
Looking back now, I feel again that sense of foreboding in late December when ash from far away fires started to sprinkle down on me, my family, neighbours and friends, as I pottered in the garden.
A Brand New Chapter
Forging a business with passion
When Western Australian Kerry Ridley suddenly found herself on the end of a work place redundancy from her admin role,...
Sisterhood in the time of Pandemic
Recently, during the binge watching of so many streamed shows due to lock downs and restrictions brought on by the Pandemic, it was heartening...
The Future of Fashion
"What fashion week shows us about how we approach inclusion in Australian fashion, by Jasmine Wallis Disabled Creator and Activist”
Skate – Mates
I kept seeing videos of women rollerskating. Black women; fat women; queer women; women wearing hijabs, a woman using a mobility aid. Skating seemed to be for everyone!
Sheree Rubenstein – Gathering women under One Roof
Sheree Rubinstein has a burning passion to bring women together to network and raise each other up. A former corporate lawyer turned entrepreneur, she...
A time for Healing, Life beyond HSV2
Saying goodbye to 2013 was one of the happiest moments of my life. I had finally extricated myself from a long-term relationship with a...
Sisters in Steel Caps
How does one write about sisterhood when referring to the masculine and male-dominated world of construction, mining, building, and the associated industries like trades,...
Emotional Labour – why are women still carrying the load?
“My husband is a good man, and a good feminist ally. I could tell, as I walked him through it, that he was trying to grasp what I was getting at. But he didn’t. He said he’d try to do more cleaning around the house to help me out. He restated that all I ever needed to do was ask him for help, but therein lies the problem. I don’t want to micromanage housework. I want a partner with equal initiative.”
– Gemma Hartley
Donna Stolzenberg A force for Good
Donna Stolzenberg has just been awarded the honor of Victorian Australian of the Year 2021, and with good reason.
She hasn’t had a single day...
Cover Artist – Cathy Frank – WB40 Edition 1
Cathy Frank is an Australian, Coogee-based artist who works in digital and analogue media.
Using surrealist techniques, colour and contrast, she creates impossible worlds and...
Gayle Kennedy: On writing and Growing up Disabled in Australia
Balmain, a suburb of Sydney, is a long way from the country town of Ivanhoe, NSW, where Gayle Kennedy was born, and the country...
She’s the Boss Podcast with Sandy
https://youtu.be/lYKcW0MmChI
Sandy Lowres, Founder of WB40 magazine (Women Beyond 40) and The Good Girl Confessional podcast is a woman who has found her groove. And...
Empire State of mind
I’m a city girl. It’s in the city, most any city, where I’m me. Some people love to be in nature and crave time...
Who is there to help the families of men who use...
Image Credit Pexels | Kat Jayne
Trigger Warning* - Child online sexual abuse, trauma
It was just after dinner about a year ago and the...
5 Great ways to feel more relaxed
2020 was the mother of all years. It’s fair to say that as the global pandemic extends into 2021 it has shaken so many...
The Job Market – Are you feeling lucky?
With rising unemployment, underemployment and a recession, although potentially a short-lived one, a strong and consistent sentiment for many is “I’m lucky to have...
Under the male gaze : Why we still need Feminism
I would like to live in a world where my daughter who is on the cusp of Millennial and Gen Z, wouldn’t have to suffer the misogyny my mother did, or as I have. I would like to and yet, sadly, I still can’t which is frustrating and like so many women, it makes me bloody angry.
Emotional Labour – why are women still carrying the load?
Two years after an essay emerged in Harper's Bizarre about the Emotional Labour women carry, has anything really changed? Why are women still carrying the emotional and physical lion's share?
Podcast #134 Rochelle Courtenay | Share the Dignity, How One Woman’s...
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Rochelle Courtenay, founder of Share The Dignity - the groundbreaking Australian charity fighting period poverty and supporting...
133 Danielle Colley | Can You Find Your True Self and...
In this episode of The Good Girl Confessional, Sandy Lowres welcomes Danielle Colley to discuss living authentically, finding joy, and embracing self-love after 40. Discover how to live your 'good life' with purpose and power.
#132 Anna Johnston – Author | The Borrowed Life of Frederick...
This week we are thrilled to welcome debut author Anna Johnston as our special guest.
Anna’s first novel, The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, is...
#131 Barbara Sumner on The Gallows Bird: Unveiling Convict Women’s Stories
In this episode of The Good Girl Confessional, host Sandy Lowres welcomes the extraordinary Barbara Sumner, a New Zealand filmmaker, author, and PhD scholar....
#130 Michelle Scheibner | Uncovering family secrets
In this compelling episode of The Good Girl Confessional podcast, host Sandy Lowres speaks with author Michelle Scheibner about her deeply personal journey, as...
#129 Maggie Walters | Living with Multiple Personality Disorder (DID)
TW: Childhood abuse and trauma. Listeners are advised to listen with caution.
In this gripping episode of The Good Girl Confessional, we welcome author Maggie...
#128 Beryl Crosher-Segers | A journey from Apartheid to Inner Peace
In my memoir A Darker Shade of Pale, I revisit the trauma of growing up under apartheid, where discrimination wasn’t just a societal norm—it was law. The daily humiliations and injustices shaped who I am, but they also fueled my determination to seek a better life in Australia. Yet, even after moving here, I struggled with anxiety and unresolved pain. Writing was my way of making sense of it all—of creating a legacy, not just for my family, but for others who’ve experienced similar battles. The journey from trauma to healing wasn’t easy; it’s a path I’m still on. But today, I can finally say I’ve found my voice and my purpose.
Podcast #127 Dr Hilary Caldwell – Sex Worker, Sexologist & author...
Dr. Hilary Caldwell’s groundbreaking book SLUTDOM is a fearless call for women to reclaim their sexual power and challenge the stigmas that still persist. In this thought-provoking episode of The Good Girl Confessional, Hilary joins Sandy Lowres to discuss pleasure, empowerment, and the ongoing fight against slut shaming. Drawing from her own experiences as a sex worker and academic, Hilary offers hard-won wisdom on how women can redefine their sexual identities on their own terms
Podcast #126 Holly Deane Johns | A Journey Through Hell and...
Holly Deane-Johns discusses the profound impact of her experiences on her life and the lives of those around her. From the loss of loved ones to the depths of despair in a foreign jail, Holly's story is a powerful reminder of the human capacity for resilience. She reflects on the significance of her relationship with Stephen Wallace, their mutual journey towards sobriety, and the poignant moments leading up to Stephen's passing.
#125 Kate Toon | Want to earn Six Figures in school...
When Kate Toon, as a single parent, wondered how she was going to juggle parenthood with work, she backed herself and started her business....
#124 Kirsty Jagger | Author of the extraordinary debut novel, Roseghetto
TW: This conversation touches on themes of abuse, proverty and violence.
Today in the Confessional, host Sandy Lowres chats with the remarkable and down to...
#123 Kez Wickham St. George | Best Selling Award-winning author |...
"May you all have enough." This is the catch cry of Kez Wickham St George, a #1 bestselling award winning Author who has a...
Podcast #122 Megan Rogers | Unraveling the Mystery of Midlife Crisis:...
Today in the Confessional, host Sandy Lowres chat with Megan Rogers, the Australian author of The Heart is a Star - an absorbing and...
#121 Marsha Gordon | Discovering the forgotten historical figure & hidden...
What if I told you that in 1929, a woman in NYC wrote a best seller, made a fortune during the great depression and...
Not feeling your old self? Hypothyroidism could be to blame
Are you feeling like you’ve lost your spark lately? You’re always a bit sluggish, despite getting plenty of rest. You’re gaining weight that you...
#120 Jo Pybus | Writer and Podcaster | The legacy of...
TW: This episode contains conversations about alcohol abuse, alcoholism
Today in the Confessional, I am honoured to be chatting with the gorgeous writer and fellow...
How going booze-free has transformed my life and my business.
From the outside, my business looked like a huge success. I was making the big bucks, selling out courses, writing books and travelling the...
119 Chiquita Searle | Entrepreneur & Founder of FemmeCon | Fierce...
Today in the Confessional, I’m so excited to be chatting to a power house entrepreneur - Chiquita Searle is a kick ass woman beyond...
118 Bron Williams | Reconnecting women with their power!
Today in The Good Girl Confessional, host Sandy Lowres is chatting to a former good girl, Bron Williams. Are you uncertain about your future?...
117 Kerri Sackville | The Secret Life of You – how...
Have you ever wished you had more downtime or time just to think and reflect? Or does the thought of spending time alone feel...