Double A Chattery with Amanda Keller and Anita McGregor

This week on Double A Chattery, Amanda and Anita dive into the things that made them stop and say, “well, that’s interesting” - from Australia’s surprising literacy crisis and what it really means in everyday life, to a new wellness trend called “joyspan” that’s all about maximising happiness, not just lifespan. Plus, they unpack the weird world of conspiracy theories, revealing how some of those shocking stats might be less about true believers… and more about people having a bit of a laugh.
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On this week’s episode, Amanda and Anita chat with LA-based sleep expert Dr Michael Breus. They delve into all the important topics including exploding head syndrome, how sleeping changes as we age, and… is sleep the new sex?
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This week on Double A Chattery, Amanda and Anita dive into women’s fascination with true crime podcasts — from why so many of us fall asleep listening to murder stories, to what these shows give women that other entertainment doesn’t. Is it about safety, psychology, justice… or just really good storytelling? The Double As unpack the obsession, the ethics, and why true crime has become the go‑to comfort listen for women everywhere.
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In this week’s episode, we speak with expert and author of Unf*ck Your Finances and Dare to be Wealthy, Mel Browne. The finance expert shares her tips and tricks for feeling less overwhelmed when it comes to our finances. Mel encourages women to develop healthy financial habits, set clear goals, and overcome barriers to financial independence.
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This week on Double A Chattery, Amanda and Anita confront a disturbing story making headlines around the world: the so‑called “rape academy”. In light of a CNN investigation, the pair unpack how women are meant to process something so confronting - from the scale of the numbers involved to what it really says about power, entitlement and misogyny. Amanda reads some of the messages shared on the site, exposing just how chilling they are, while Anita grapples with the urge to shut the world out entirely. It’s an emotional, furious and necessary conversation about accountability, rage, and what justice should look like.
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