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Playing Devil's Avocado

Claire Isaac and Lisa Sinclair

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Forget 50 and fabulous: hosts Claire and Lisa are 50 (ish) and still f*cked up (#fasfu). Join them as they reflect on the pressing issues and whether they'll ever live their Best Life Now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join Lisa VanDamme as she guides you through Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis. Recommended Book Url: https://readwithme.app.link/opSnRBo9sjb Description Arrowsmith is the story of an idealistic young doctor embarking on his career, who finds himself torn between a pure devotion to scientific truth and the lure of social and commercial success. In the words of the Signet Edition jacket description: “Part satire, part morality tale, Lewis’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel illuminates the mystery and ...
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Join us every week on Mindset Matters; The Courage to Continue, as we celebrate the resilience, courage, and compassion of those who have transformed challenges into opportunities. Be part of our growing community and let these heartwarming stories inspire you to become the hero of your own journey. We believe in the power of storytelling to transform lives and bring people together. Mindset Matters; The Courage to Continue is not just about showcasing extraordinary individuals, but also abo ...
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Join renowned celebrity therapist Marisa Peer for her self-development podcast. In each series, Marisa explores different topics to help you master your mind in order to master your life. With over 30 years of experience treating clients including A-listers and athletes, Marisa addresses common issues in a current context. Listen to this podcast to improve your self-esteem and self-love. In the guest interview series Marisa speaks with mindset and success experts including Gabby Bernstein, L ...
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Imagine carrying a legacy that could either weigh you down or propel you towards enacting monumental change. Eunice Kennedy Shriver chose the latter, transforming her family's private struggle into a public narrative of empowerment and acceptance. Stepping into our podcast realm, we journey with the remarkable Shriver, understanding how her sister …
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This week Claire and Lisa return for a Christmas special filled with talk about cats, cold weather, eggnog and more -- as they join forces from opposite sides of the globe. They ask, is it ok to write Xmas or do you have to go the whole hog, do we need a guide to how to cut cheese (and why didn't Lisa know that was a euphemism?) and do you know how…
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This week Claire and Lisa discuss the demise of the "wife guy" -- men who heap praise on their wives in public while many of them seem to go off and have affairs. There's a chat about drunk purchases and what stupid things have been bought while inebriated (Little House On The Prairie Box-set anyone?) and why Nicole and Gwyneth are so thirsty as th…
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This week Claire and Lisa dive into the world of butter boards and wonder, are they worth it? They talk about "active couch potatoes" -- those of us who exercise regularly but then sit on the couch for the rest of the day. There's a chat about XO pippies, the deliciousness of the Beckham family saga and how Mercury Retrograde is going for you. Ther…
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This week Claire and Lisa discuss the Queen's funeral and HOW SAD WERE THOSE CORGIS? They also talk about Aussie designer Camilla and how she's cool again -- and Lisa is behind her. There's a chat about air fryer apple pies, why Matt Smith is so hot, meno moments with Claire's hormones out of control and why the new Colin Fassnidge chips are his be…
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This week Claire and Lisa discuss the death of The Queen, Charles becoming king and what will it will mean to Meghan and Harry, and Lisa has a startling fact about just how many of us have been born since she took the throne. Claire also asks: Since when is a book about cheeseboards classified as a cookbook? There's a chat about Welcome to Wrexham,…
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They're back! This week Claire and Lisa are back from an extended holiday to discuss ageing as Lisa has turned the big 5-0! There's sciatica on the menu, as well as lady operations and more. They talk about Meghan Markle and why we can't look away, Leonardo's dating life and why he can't stop dating 20-somethings, and there's a big question: how mu…
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This week Claire and Lisa talk brain fog again, but this time they have a cure. There's a chat about heteropessimism -- those tired old memes about hetero married life and why they can be damaging -- and a discussion about how Robert Irwin is hot (and yes, we know that is creepy!). As well, they talk about ultrasounds and how there's nothing worse …
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This week Claire and Lisa talk about the medical test that says if you can't balance on one leg for 10 seconds you may die (or something). They also discuss Amazon's Alexa using recordings of your dead loved ones' voices -- and whether it's something they'd feel weird about. There's a Culture Club about Elvis the movie and the Kardashians, there's …
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This week, Claire and Lisa discuss the Logies and how nice it was to have it back on TV (and how Chrissie Swan is their new hero!). They talk about cleaning products and Claire takes the crown of most boring person on earth with her chat about Aldi washing up liquid. There's the BEC -- that person at work who can't do anything right, and what that …
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This week Claire and Lisa talk about the "outing" of Rebel Wilson and share their thoughts. They also talk about how to ACTUALLY wear a puffa jacket and not look like the Michelin Man, Claire's outing to see Judith Lucy and Denise Scott that was a meno moment in itself, why wine is making them cry these days, the show Everything I know about Love, …
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This week Claire and Lisa are talking about Swedengate -- the discovery that in Sweden in days gone by families wouldn't feed you if you were on a playdate at their house -- and ask the question, do you have to feed a guest in your home? There's some Culture Club, where they discuss Stranger Things Season 4, as well as thew book Currently Between H…
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This week Claire and Lisa discuss the upcoming Jubilee and how they feel about the Queen having a big old party. There's a chat about sleep inertia -- the idea that you can't wake up in the morning -- and Lisa confesses that she's getting more like an old person every day and waking up super early. There's some What Hurts Now about how Sydney's str…
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This week Claire and Lisa talk about the election result - and Julie Bishop's Ch.9 glow up. There's a chat about getting angry in Meno Moments -- and why being on HRT is such a leveller (and getting taken off it can be hell!), plus Lisa had a facebook fight with a stranger! There's some new ALDI chocolate that they're loving and in Food for Thought…
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This week Claire and Lisa discuss the 15 questions one expert says you need to ask a partner when you're in a new relationship. They are both reading the same book -- Lessons in Chemistry -- and both love it, plus they also both enjoy the world's most stupid TV show, The Pentaverate. As well, they talk the TikTok trend for putting on your makeup wi…
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In this compelling episode, Marisa interviews Lisa Bilyeu to discuss her journey in discovering the power of radical confidence and how unlocking this superpower enabled her to become the hero of her own life. Lisa is a truly inspiring guest—she is the co-founder of the billion-dollar company, Quest Nutrition, and co-founder and president of Impact…
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This week Claire and Lisa are back from their trip to Melbourne to see Robbie Williams and they want to tell you all about it. They discuss the TikTok trend that is "the Ick" and what it actually is, talk about Ozark and 10 Percent on TV and address Pete Davidson's Kim Kardashian Glow up. There's a big Beauty Spot after a Priceline event meant they…
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In this all-inspiring episode, Marisa interviews Ione Butler to discuss the beautiful topic of uplifting yourself and others. Ione is a very interesting individual; she is a British film, television, and voiceover actress based in LA and an entrepreneur who founded Uplifting Content—a digital media platform that has reached over 1.4 million people.…
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This week Claire and Lisa can hardly contain their excitement as it's time to see Robbie Williams in concert. But before that, they discuss Gwyneth Paltrow's menopause mentor, hating on the Beckham kids and why Aldi beef pies are so damn good. There's also a chat about dry conditioner, how to fall out of love easily and why people folding things is…
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This week Claire and Lisa are overexcited about Harry Styles and Shania Twain duetting, they wax lyrical about Gumption and cleaning products, chat about getting your flaps out in bed (hey, we mean the flaps on the pillowcases!) and discuss why a $60 tool to lift the mattress may be what's missing in their lives. There's a Culture Club about the mo…
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This week, Claire and Lisa talk about Brooklyn Beckham's wedding and how him being married just makes them feel really old. There's a chat about Lenny Kravitz and the beauty of men dressing cool at any ages, there's Snack Attack which this week has some not-so-tasty treats and a follow up about how to leave a job (and why you may want to). Also, ne…
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In this episode, listen in as Marisa connects with Kute Blackson to discuss his thoughts on the power of surrender. Kute is a transformational teacher, speaker, visionary, guide, and national best-selling author of ‘You Are the One: A Bold Adventure in Finding Purpose, Discovering the Real You, and Loving Fully’ and ‘The Magic of Surrender: Finding…
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This week Claire and Lisa talk about why " blue spaces" are the new green when it comes to calming us down, they also discuss the "supercold" that mimics the symptoms of COVID and the fact that having good skin comes down to SPF, genetics and money. There's Culture Club, where they talk the Oscar movies, a few Snack Attack Easter recommendations an…
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This week Claire and Lisa talk about Lisa Wilkinson and why it seems everyone wanted to pile on -- with her solo dining experience and then her daughter's job getting her in strife. They also talk about Gaytime Bites and how delicious they are, have some air fryer tips for the week, are loving the return of Bridgerton and Lisa's into an old Scottis…
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In this episode, Marisa connects with Peter Sage to discuss the importance of internal validation rather than external validation and how feeling truly fulfilled is much better than material ‘success’. Peter is an international serial entrepreneur, subject matter expert in human behavior, and self-mastery. His unique way of looking at the world has…
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This week Claire and Lisa talk about washing, and how the experts are saying we don't need to spend up big on detergent. They also discuss star spotting, their excitement about a trip to Melbourne to see Robbie Williams and oh yes, why your wine may taste different these days. Fascinating... There's a big question about Lewis Hamilton and why he's …
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In this episode, Marisa connects with Simone De La Rue who transitioned into the fitness industry after a successful dance career on Broadway and the West End. She created Body By Simone which Forbes named 'Hollywood’s hottest workout Empire,' and worked on E! Network's Revenge Body with Khloe Kardashian. Her clients include Oscar® and Grammy® winn…
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This week Claire and Lisa chat about Shepard avocados and why everyone hates them but Claire... and there's a discussion about Jamie Lee Curtis and a post from her latest movie that will have everyone talking. There's a chat about Byron Baes and just how bad a show has to be before Lisa won't watch it (pretty bad, apparently). There's also a better…
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In this episode, Marisa connects with Rich Litvin, a thought leader in the coaching world and co-author of the highly acclaimed book The Prosperous Coach. Rich leads a community of almost 20,000 coaches and consultants, and has helped train some of the most exclusive coaches on the planet. Listen in as Marisa and Rich discuss his own experience and…
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This week Claire and Lisa discuss the tragic and untimely death of Shane Warne and why it was the tipping point that had them crying and lamenting the state of the world right now. There are more meno moments, why white is the new black in fashion and Iris Apfel's range for H&M has them very excited indeed. There's a chat about Spencer and why Kris…
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This week Claire and Lisa are back for a still-remote SEASON 4 Opener, and they're catching you up with all the Culture Club, Snack Attack and Beauty Spot you may have missed over the past while. They talk about Meno Moments, a new segment where they complain about the effects of menopause, there's Claire's love for her robot vac, Magic Mike plus L…
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In this episode: Marisa Peer connects with Shaman Durek, a 6th generation shaman and author of the best-selling book ‘Spirit Hacking,' to talk about how to master your mind. Dive into the shaman’s own experiences and wise advice on how to take the power back to live consciously, authentically, and in alignment. The episode covers: Operating in the …
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This week Claire and Lisa are getting ready for Christmas... they're discussing their non-negotiable Christmas food items, why Lisa's obsessed with Christmas cooking shows and how Jamie Oliver seems to be obsessed with clementines. Then they talk about the finale of Succession -- is there any more perfect a TV show out there? -- and there's a discu…
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This week Claire and Lisa talk Christmas movies, and the one Lisa is calling "the best Christmas movie ever!", plus where do you stand on biopics? With news Robbie Williams is filming his in Melbourne next year, Claire's thinking of a career change. A big dose of Beauty Spot this week for all your skincare needs, some What's cooking, including Lisa…
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This week Claire and Lisa talk about MAD men (that's mid life, attractive and dependable men like Paul Rudd) and why we're all suddenly mad (!) for them. They talk Aldi parsnips, whether Harris Farm is overpriced but still worth it, and ask the question, if someone gave you a personalised box of Arnott's shapes for Christmas, what would you do? The…
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This week Claire and Lisa discuss the difference between good sleepers and bad ones, and how you can become better at getting a good night's kip. They also talk about sexting and if you should be fired for doing it, Adele and the scandal around THAT interview, Benedict Cumberbatch and how he's suddenly hot, and the horror of online shopping when yo…
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In today’s episode, Marisa is joined by John Sweeney, the founder of the Suspended Coffees movement. Since the movement was created in March of 2013, it has expanded greatly over the years. A plethora of coffee shops around the world are now involved in this movement. The process to suspend a coffee is simple. Walk into a supporting coffee shop, in…
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In this episode Marisa Peer responds to a listener question: “I never understand why my boyfriend never tells me I’m pretty and never compliments my appearance, even when I make a huge effort to look good for him." This episode covers: The importance of efficiently communicating your needs to your partner and those you have relationships with. Mari…
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This week Claire and Lisa discuss the new hugs and what they actually are. They also talk George Clooney and his 60-year-old man brain that thinks it's ok to tell other older men to "just have kids". Then there's the Golden Hours -- when it's best to go to sleep and when it's best to start doing more work. There's Culture club (The Great British Ba…
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In this episode Marisa Peer responds to a listener question: “How can I get past the persistent feeling of not being good enough? Even though I may have logical things to prove, I believe that I am not enough and I want to overcome it.” This episode covers: How the idea of ‘I’m not good enough’ does not come naturally, it is enforced by unrealistic…
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This week Claire and Lisa are in the same room for the first time since June, so they're overexcited but sound great. They talk about neck messes -- where you wear loads of chains at once -- and neck humps and how to fix them. There's a discussion about COVID kilos and why we should refuse to be shamed for them, there's talk about getting naked in …
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This week Claire and Lisa are back from their "comfort break" and beginning an 8 week Christmas Countdown... they discuss Succession, Big Brother VIP and more, Claire stayed in a caravan and the world didn't end and Lisa self-diagnoses herself with Misophonia. There's a look at Gwyneth Paltrow's worst habit, the joys of a "crying room" and a relaxi…
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In this episode Marisa Peer responds to a listener question: "How do I stop over-thinking? I agonise over things I've said or done, wondering whether it was the right thing or if people think I'm an idiot. It's actually exhausting, I wish I could just relax!". The episode covers: How quiet your anxious thoughts and accept that you are enough The pi…
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Marisa Peer helps an overwhelmed listener who asks; "I get so stressed when I'm working long hours at my laptop. There's no time to even step outside. I feel like my workload is out of control and there's no way I can change it. How can I learn to better handle the stress if I can't change my work situation?" The episode covers: How to mentally ref…
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Marisa Peer responds to a listener dealing with a toxic family member: "What can I do when my mom is constantly tearing me down? She never misses a chance to let me know that she's disappointed in me. I'm not married, I don't have an amazing job, I'm 40 years old. I don't want to hurt her, but every day she makes me feel bad. I know she cares, but …
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This week, Claire and Lisa talk about hotels and why even now it's lovely to have a staycation. They also discuss Nitram, the movie about Port Arthur killer Martin Bryant and why it's important even thought it's hard to watch, Adele and her new music, the end of Ted Lasso and how they feel about Nate being a bad guy and more. There's a chat about m…
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In this episode Marisa Peer addresses a listener problem: "I worry that everything might be my fault. I guess I'm an anxious people-pleaser. If my boyfriend is in a bad mood, I assume it's because of me. If someone at work is in a bad mood, I assume it's because of me. I'm always on edge about people being annoyed with me! How can I stop thinking l…
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This week Claire and Lisa talk about the similarities between Squid Game and Real Housewives of Melbourne and discuss Elizabeth Day's book, Magpie. There's a chat about Caramilk Krispy Kremes, which dips are best and the concept of "sentimental clutter" as well as a guide to skincare for ageing skin and a follow up about period pants. They discuss …
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