Ya gals are back and it’s a very self-helpy flavour today! We’re kicking things off with an update on Lu’s love life, revealing why she’s finally letting her freak flag fly. Then, we unpack just how much Taylor Swift is actually worth and it’s jaw-on-the-floor stuff. Onto more serious matters, BB is on a mission to reboot her troubled little soul after a string of intense night terrors, and she’s turning to the likes of Dua Lipa and the late Princess Diana for a little woo-woo inspo, naturally. Meanwhile, Lu takes us on a very detailed breakdown of the most of-the-moment nail trends - from colours to shapes to nail art, and it’s almost convinced raw-dog enthusiast BB to finally hit the salon. When was the last time you cried? It might be time to schedule in a three-minute ‘power cry’, because comedian Tanya Hennessy’s latest column for Body+Soul has us fully sold. Finally, our ins and outs for the week include a hideously ugly yet seriously delicious DIY dessert, plus a wholesome family hobby to add to your roster.

Mentions: 

Sassafras: A memoir of love, loss and MDMA therapy, by Rebecca Huntley

BB’s crying playlist, Gloomy Tunes

Rebecca Mayhew, psychic medium 

Tanya Hennessy’s Body & Soul article on the art of the ‘power cry’

The Fifth Trimester bangers playlist (updated weekly!)

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