Why is it so hard to make new friends as an adult? Is it too expensive to socialise in 2026? Is it ever okay to feel left out in a friendship? We chat all this & more in this ep about the so-called friendship epidemic as well as some tips to make or maintain friendships in adulthood. 




🧾LINKS & RECEIPTS

Read Finding Your People: The Ultimate Guide To Friendship

⁠Mel Robbins & The Great Scattering⁠

What is Friendflation?

Ashley Tisdale & Hilary Duff Mum Group drama explained

The friendship recession & the lost art of connecting

⁠The Friendship Market - The New York Times⁠




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Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan 

Editor: Sheridan Horne

Why is it so hard to make new friends as an adult? Is it too expensive to socialise in 2026? Is it ever okay to feel left out in a friendship? We chat all this &amp; more in this ep about the so-called friendship epidemic as well as some tips to make or maintain friendships in adulthood. 🧾LINKS &amp; RECEIPTS<a href="https://amzn.to/4ropQhb">Read Finding Your People: The Ultimate Guide To Friendship</a><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-303/">⁠Mel Robbins &amp; The Great Scattering⁠</a><a href="https://fashionjournal.com.au/life/friendflation/">What is Friendflation?</a><a href="https://www.elle.com.au/culture/celebrity/ashley-tisdale-hilary-duff-mums-group-drama-explained/">Ashley Tisdale &amp; Hilary Duff Mum Group drama explained</a> <a href="https://www.happiness.hks.harvard.edu/february-2025-issue/the-friendship-recession-the-lost-art-of-connecting">The friendship recession &amp; the lost art of connecting</a> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/opinion/friendship-markets-new-friends.html">⁠The Friendship Market - The New York Times⁠</a> 🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen &amp; Alex Hourigan Editor: Sheridan Horne

Journalists, twin flames and ‘Two Broke Chicks’ Sal and Al share their life lessons to help you feel rich in life. 
From landing a full-time gig, to getting dumped, to understanding your sexuality to how to get on top of your finances. The chicks and their guests will share gems of wisdom, confess their mistakes and pass on lessons learnt - all with a side dish of cheeky bants and inappropriate humour. So come hang!

Journalists, twin flames and ‘Two Broke Chicks’ Sal and Al share their life lessons to help you feel rich in life. 
From landing a full-time gig, to getting dumped, to understanding your sexuality to how to get on top of your finances. The chicks and their guests will share gems of wisdom, confess their mistakes and pass on lessons learnt - all with a side dish of cheeky bants and inappropriate humour. So come hang!

Journalists, twin flames and ‘Two Broke Chicks’ Sal and Al share their life lessons to help you feel rich in life.

Two Broke Chicks

Journalists, twin flames and ‘Two Broke Chicks’ Sal and Al share their life lessons to help you feel rich in life. From landing a full-time gig, to getting dumped, to understanding your sexuality to how to get on top of your finances. The chicks and their guests will share gems of wisdom, confess their mistakes and pass on lessons learnt - all with a side dish of cheeky bants and inappropriate humour. So come hang!

Journalists, twin flames and &lsquo;Two Broke Chicks&rsquo; Sal and Al share their life lessons to help you feel rich in life. From landing a full-time gig, to getting dumped, to understanding your sexuality to how to get on top of your finances. The chicks and their guests will share gems of wisdom, confess their mistakes and pass on lessons learnt - all with a side dish of cheeky bants and inappropriate humour. So come hang!

Are We In A Friendship Epidemic?

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We’re breaking down money dysmorphia: if you ever feel like your perception of your finances doesn’t quite match the reality, this one’s for you. 

Welcome back to this special miniseries, brought to you by Ubank! In these bonus six episodes, we’re breaking down a different financial term each week to make you the money savvy baddie you were always meant to be. 

Thanks to our sponsor Ubank for making this episode of Two Broke Chicks possible!

 

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Money Dysmorphia and Gen Z - Credit Karma

 

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We&rsquo;re breaking down money dysmorphia: if you ever feel like your perception of your finances doesn&rsquo;t quite match the reality, this one&rsquo;s for you.&nbsp;
Welcome back to this special miniseries, brought to you by Ubank! In these bonus six episodes, we&rsquo;re breaking down a different financial term each week to make you the money savvy baddie you were always meant to be.&nbsp;
Thanks to our sponsor Ubank for making this episode of Two Broke Chicks possible!
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<a href="https://www.creditkarma.com/about/commentary/gen-z-and-millennials-are-obsessed-with-the-idea-of-being-rich-and-it-could-be-leading-to-money-dysmorphia">Money Dysmorphia and Gen Z - Credit Karma</a>
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Rich Girl Dictionary: Money Dysmorphia

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It’s time to streamline your skincare. We’re breaking down the essentials when it comes to nourishing your skin, and how to build your own capsule skincare routine. 

Welcome back to our Mid Year Glow Up miniseries! We’re  taking you through the ways you can upgrade your life and be the best you that you can be.

 

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“Capsule Wardrobe” For Skincare - TikTok

Skinimalism - Clear Stem

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Shop La Roche Posay Cicaplast Balm

 

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It&rsquo;s time to streamline your skincare. We&rsquo;re breaking down the essentials when it comes to nourishing your skin, and how to build your own capsule skincare routine.&nbsp;
Welcome back to our Mid Year Glow Up miniseries! We&rsquo;re&nbsp; taking you through the ways you can upgrade your life and be the best you that you can be.
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<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@skincarebymandy/video/7645362984415415566">&ldquo;Capsule Wardrobe&rdquo; For Skincare - TikTok</a>
<a href="https://clearstem.com/blogs/skin-care-learning-center/skinimalism?srsltid=AfmBOopigdOs1sxLY9cgx_lNnQsjh7tz6Icfm_112v3Rb6z42DuVn_jO">Skinimalism - Clear Stem</a>
<a href="https://amperna.com/products/soothing-duo">Shop Amperna Soothing Duo</a>
<a href="https://www.laroche-posay.com.au/skincare/body-care/body-moisturiser/cicaplast-baume-b5-balm-cream/LRP_0008.html">Shop La Roche Posay Cicaplast Balm</a>
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The Mid Year Glow Up To Capsule Skincare

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Welcome to our Mid Year Glow Up miniseries! We’re taking you through the ways you can upgrade your life and be the best you that you can be.

In this episode, we’re chatting about your inner circle and the 5 Friends Theory - because who would we be without our besties? 

 

🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS

Why Your Circle Matters - The Mindful Psychologist 

The Friends Closest To You Help You Live Longer - Super Age

Whom You Surround Yourself With Matters - Krista Ryan

Mirror Effect - Substack 

The 5 Friends Theory - Jim Rohn

The 5 People Closest To You Are Setting The Pace Of Your Life - Instagram

Lifelong Social Support Can Slow Biological Ageing - Study

 

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Welcome to our Mid Year Glow Up miniseries! We&rsquo;re taking you through the ways you can upgrade your life and be the best you that you can be.
In this episode, we&rsquo;re chatting about your inner circle and the 5 Friends Theory - because who would we be without our besties?&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.themindfulpsyc.com.au/blog-posts/why-your-circle-matters">Why Your Circle Matters - The Mindful Psychologist&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://superage.com/whos-in-your-5-scientists-say-the-friends-closest-to-you-are-the-ones-that-help-you-live-longer/">The Friends Closest To You Help You Live Longer - Super Age</a>
<a href="https://www.kristaryan.com/blog-all/blog-post-whom-you-choose-to-surround-yourself-with-matters-krista-ryan">Whom You Surround Yourself With Matters - Krista Ryan</a>
<a href="https://davembawa.substack.com/p/you-are-the-company-you-keep">Mirror Effect - Substack&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.jimrohn.com/wisdom/articles/average-of-five-people-you-spend-time-with">The 5 Friends Theory - Jim Rohn</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DW7Zr-UDQlD/?igsh=bHBydWw1dDA2dHZx&amp;img_index=1">The 5 People Closest To You Are Setting The Pace Of Your Life - Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666354625001541">Lifelong Social Support Can Slow Biological Ageing - Study</a>
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The Mid Year Glow Up To Your Inner Circle

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Are We In A Friendship Epidemic?

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