How Two Live : The Podcast

Listen if: You're a true HTL: The Podcast stan. After 2.5 magical years of podcasting and over 120 episodes, How Two Live: The Podcast is coming to a close. Tune into this very special last episode and hear Jess and Stef reflect on the journey of the podcast, sharing everything they've learnt along the way, plus recap on some of their favourite podcast moments, including the time they went to Meg Ryan's house! If you love the podcast and want to hear more from Jess and Stef, don't fret! They're very excited to announce they'll be launching a brand new TWOOBS podcast tackling the question: Can we save the planet… but make it fashion? Search “TWOOBS” wherever you get your podcasts or follow the links below to subscribe: Apple: https://apple.co/3xBviRJ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3C9gI7y You can find TWOOBS on Instagram @twoobs. You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: Kinkora See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You want to learn how to be your best self in relationships. This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef chat all about relationships - the good, the bad, and the messy, questioning society's idea of what it means to be in a romantic relationship with someone and sharing anecdotes of ways they like to march to their own beat. Hear about:Normalising the idea that relationships aren't perfect.Redefining the idea of “commitment”, and accepting the constantly shifting nature of relationships.Maintaining independence in a relationship.Letting go of societal expectations and shame around relationships to live authentically and freely in the way that serves you best.How to implement a ‘relationship check in'.Where self work ties into relationships and how it can strengthen them.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: Kinkora See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You're scared of becoming one of those people who starts sentences with "my therapist says..." This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef discuss therapy, including the stigma surrounding going to therapy and how therapy might be able to benefit you. Hear about:Shame around seeking help for our mental health + how therapy is portrayed in the media.Their own experiences seeking out and participating in therapy.Going to therapy for crisis control vs maintenance.Redefining trauma and holding space for your own healing.Normalising the idea of “shopping around” for a therapist.How to break up with a therapist who isn't the right fit.How to overcome roadblocks to going to therapy.Different types of therapy and whether they could be right for you.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: Kinkora See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: The thought of facing your fears is totally terrifying. This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef discuss fear, including how it keeps us small and stops us from living our best lives. Hear about:How fear holds us back.How releasing fear can bring you closer to your purpose.Some personal fears they've faced and what's shifted after.Having a practice of self love to overcome fear.The stories we tell ourselves and how to detach from them.Motivation to go out and conquer your own fears.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: Kinkora See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You're tired of being told you should look like a Kardashian. This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef discuss Jess's experience cutting off her signature long hair that she's had for over 10 years, and unpack some of the emotional attachments plus societal expectations around beauty that arose from it. Hear about:Our attachment to the way we look.Societal beauty standards and where we first begin feeling them.The ways we feel we have to look vs want to look.Feminine vs masculine ideals of beauty.How societal pressures are exacerbated by social media.The different expectations that men and women face.Why youthfulness is considered a token of beauty and how that's problematic.How surrounding yourself with the right people can totally change your experience.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: Kinkora See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You think sad = bad. This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef discuss the culture of avoiding our feelings that starts in early childhood, and how we can rewire some of the patterns we're accustomed to when it comes to our emotions. Hear about:Why being with your feelings is a concept that sounds so simple yet is so unheard of for so many people.When avoiding your feelings can have a negative effect.How to meet your emotions head-on and allow them to dissolve.Why distracting yourself from the feeling isn't effective.How to reframe the way we label emotions as “good” or “bad”.Finding the bravery to face uncomfortable emotions.A practice for opening your heart.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: Kinkora See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You want some advice on how to get back to feeling your best. This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef discuss seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and the things we can do to lift our mood in the cooler months (or whenever we find ourselves in a funk). Hear about:Tools and techniques to pull yourself out of a funk.The feeling of stagnation and how to overcome it.Connecting with nature.What to do when resistance kicks in.Listening to your body and what it needs.Singing and dancing to shift energy.How to reach out to different people, or change your routine to see different results.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: Kinkora See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: A part of you wishes the world would stop every once in a while so you could take a breather. This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef chat about Melbourne being back in lockdown, revisiting some of the learnings that came out of 2020 and things that fell by the wayside. Hear about:The silver lining to lockdown.Why it's been a welcome reminder to live more slowly.Why we overcommit ourselves.Having a people pleasing mentality.Things Jess and Stef have enjoyed about being in lockdown.Practicing acceptance to overcome suffering.Perspective on priorities.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: Kinkora See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You want to know if social media growth is even possible in 2021. This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef speak about how to grow your brand on social media, offering some perspective that goes against the grain. Hear about:Why you can’t follow someone else’s formula for success.Finding your point of difference.Stepping into the shoes of your customer.Thoughtful content creation.Their journey with TWOOBS Instagram growth.Generating conversation and building a community.Fostering trust with your customer.Valuing your energy as currency.You can find TWOOBS on instagram @twoobs. You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: Kinkora See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You wish you could become one of those people who meditates every day. This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef chat about their experience with meditation, including different styles of meditation and recommendations for where to start. Hear about:Jess and Stef’s experience with a twice daily meditation practice to dissolve stress.The transformative qualities you can experience through meditation.Finding the time to commit to a daily meditation practice.How meditation can change your life.How to create a network of people around you to keep you motivated.What to do if you’ve tried meditation and it didn’t stick.Taking charge of your life and becoming the person you want to be.Resources:Loving Kindness meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhiHCU2CpB0 1 Giant Mind App (learn Vedic meditation): https://apps.apple.com/au/app/1-giant-mind-learn-meditation/id990931892 Teachers we recommend: https://www.laurapoole.com/https://www.jessosie.com/https://www.jassonsalisbury.com/https://www.tarabrach.com/ You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: Kinkora See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You thought that grinding was the only method to success. This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef chat about the concept of the masculine vs. feminine qualities we can bring to a working environment, including how their relationship to work has shifted throughout the years. Hear about:Jess and Stef’s experience starting a business and being placed within a male dominated space.Why we’re all so obsessed with “hustling”, “grinding” and the “get shit done” attitude.Why we ignore what our bodies tell us.Redefining your idea of success and an exercise to help you do so.Letting go of attachment to your work identity.Creating space to let ideas flow more freely.How Jess and Stef have changed the way they work.How to implement these practices if you work for a company.Resources:Seaspiracy turned me vegetarian, now what? Blog post - https://aus.twoobs.com/blogs/a-kinda-blog/seaspiracy-turned-me-vegetarian-now-what The TikTok account Jess and Stef spoke about - https://www.tiktok.com/@kingofkingsenergy/video/6950444959338220806 Four Day Work Week podcast episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xwXa32v2AUZNK2TXs3fxt?si=DfgNcRebR6KYWhq00XjWRg You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: Kinkora See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You’ve seen an influencer haul lately and wondered how much of it they’ll ACTUALLY wear. This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef have a conversation about a question that has been popping up amongst the TWOOBS team: do influencers encourage a culture of excess consumption? Hear about:Jess and Stef’s experience being influencers themselves, including how brands gift products and the volume of free product influencers receive.Stories and anecdotes from their time as fashion bloggers.Their thoughts around influencers and whether they contribute to waste.Why we need to normalise re-wearing clothes.How we can combat the culture of overconsumption.How their influencer strategy for TWOOBS has shifted.A home practice to remember your worth and overcome the desire to purchase new things for validation.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: Kinkora See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You’re thinking about going vegan but you just LOVE cheese... This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef discuss their personal journeys towards becoming vegan and share tips that have helped them along the way. Hear about:Cognitive dissonance when it comes to eating animals as kids and adults.Methods that have worked for them to cut down their animal product intake to eventually becoming vegans.Their favourite meat alternatives.Tapping into your self compassion.How becoming vegan led them to learn to nourish their bodies better than ever before.Impact vs ego and their thoughts on taking a flexible approach. Resources: App where you can track your intake of vitamins and nutrients: Cronometer https://apps.apple.com/au/app/cronometer-nutrition-tracker/id1145935738 B12 supplement: https://floweroflife.com.au/shop/vimergy-b12/ Tara Brach video on being plant based: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EbP2oN6qS4 WelleCo chocolate protein powder: https://www.welleco.com.au/products/welleco-nourishing-protein Tracye McQuirter (Vegan Nutritionist) podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1DafkOPAhercGoOQ7GYGFu?si=qtyp80dmRumH8-03ZeVK6g Ingrid Newkirk (PETA founder) podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dipb7G9ZjLEbcrq8yQ4xS?si=6Vc_w3Q6SDK3bBfyoF-6GQ Pam Ahern (Edgar’s Mission founder) podcast episode:https://open.spotify.com/episode/6odGtwyxtkpe9lHd5WNOHn?si=AYVeAHnWSZGRbnj_waiwQA Anthony William (Medical Medium) podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2tBnAUEU7tgTjEHs5fckzW?si=qkodbKotT4C3LKzuE90eZQ You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: Kinkora See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: Everyone in your life is getting married. And they’re all changing their names... This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef discuss one of their favourite controversial topics, why the woman is expected to take the man’s name after getting married. Hear about:Where the tradition originated from and its historical context.Jess and Stef’s personal feelings around the name change.Anecdotes from their friends and family.What they believe needs to change in order to achieve equality.Why we don’t question the things we’ve always done.Why this topic makes people so uncomfortable.How we can start having conversations and creating change.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: Kinkora See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You find all the sustainability jargon brands use confusing. This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef discuss “greenwashing”, from both the perspective of being consumers as well as how they’re being conscious of it on their TWOOBS sustainability journey. Hear about:What greenwashing is & how to spot it.Words to look out for that brands might use to confuse you.Some examples of how brands use greenwashing.How to look at a brand’s website and do research before buying.How to approach a brand and ask about their practices.How to go to a brand with constructive feedback.Why the way we approach marketing needs to change.How to shop with your values in mind.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: Kinkora See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You want to get better at this whole love thing. This week on the podcast, Jess shares more info about the conscious relationship course she undertook with her partner, and Jess and Stef delve deeper into how we can all improve our relationships. Hear about:What being “conscious” means in the context of relationships.Societal expectations around love and relationships.Why it can be scary to question and challenge our relationships.What a relationship “blueprint” is.How your parent figures’ relationships have influenced your own.Attachment styles and how to find out yours.How to create space to share deeper with your partner.Resources:Ignite Course with Kat and Tully - https://katandtully.podia.com/ignite-couples-course-2021Conversations with Kat and Tully Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/conversations-with-kat-tully/id1524828499Attachment Styles Quiz - https://www.scienceofpeople.com/attachment-styles/You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: Kinkora See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You missed us! How Two Live: The Podcast is back! Jess and Stef return from their break fresh and energised and ready to take on a new year of podcasting. Tune in to catch up on what’s been happening over the past few months. Hear about:How Stef healed her body.The conscious relationship course Jess and her partner have undertaken.What’s been happening with their footwear label, TWOOBS.How they’re integrating lockdown learnings into their work-lives.What’s been going on in their personal lives. Hint: there’s a puppy involved!How Jess got her dream yoga job!Stef starting a meditation teacher course.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: Kinkora See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tune into one of our all time favourite episodes with Sah D’Simone, the meditation teacher known for his spiritually sassy approach. We’re taking a break and will be back March 2021, in the meantime tune in fortnightly to hear some of our best eps from the archives. You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tune into one of our all time favourite episodes with founder of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), Ingrid Newkirk. We’re taking a break and will be back March 2021, in the meantime tune in fortnightly to hear some of our best eps from the archives. You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tune into one of our all time favourite episodes with renowned psychic medium, Laura Lynne Jackson. We’re taking a break and will be back March 2021, in the meantime tune in fortnightly to hear some of our best eps from the archives. You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tune into one of our all time favourite episodes with Hollywood movie star, Meg Ryan. We’re taking a break and will be back March 2021, in the meantime tune in fortnightly to hear some of our best eps from the archives. You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tune into one of our all time favourite episodes with yoga teacher, body positivity advocate, and writer, Jessamyn Stanley. We’re taking a break and will be back March 2021, in the meantime tune in fortnightly to hear some of our best eps from the archives. You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You’re ready to kiss 2020 goodbye! *We’ll be back in March 2021, but tune in fortnightly to hear some of our favourite HTL: The Podcast episodes. In their last episode for 2020, Jess and Stef reflect on the year that has been, sharing the best things they’ve learnt, as well as what they’ll be taking with them into 2021 and what they’ll be leaving behind. Hear about:Why feelings are for feeling.Learning to say no and setting boundaries.New skills Jess and Stef have learnt in iso.Following your gut.Letting go of things that no longer serve you moving forward.Being on the cusp of a revolution.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down to give you a pep talk on why you should take the leap and start that business you’ve always wanted to, sharing tidbits of advice they’ve learnt along the way. Hear about:Self doubt and how to overcome it.Why you are the best person to start the business of your dreams.How COVID might have been a blessing in disguise.Why it’s important to follow your gut above people’s opinions.Why progress is important and you can’t be perfect on your first try.Finding your point of difference vs being gimmicky.Reframing failure.Listen to ‘The Ultimate Pep Talk’ episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6N8PDP3gK4dS02hQTPtyhP?si=jZfHUitIQh-YZJROcB5C4A You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You’d secretly rather dance than walk. In this episode, Jess and Stef chat about the concept of play, and question at what point when we become adults we stop having true, carefree fun like we did when we were kids. Hear about:When and why we move away from the joyful nature of being a child.At what point we stop doing things society doesn’t deem us to be “good” at.How to reconnect with your inner carefree child.How to release fear of judgement from other people.What “joy-spotting” is and why you should be doing it.How to cultivate more happiness and joy in your life.The benefits of reclaiming your child-like state.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You’re wondering why people are going gaga for celery juice all over your IG feed. In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with Anthony William, also known as the Medical Medium. Anthony is widely known as the father of the celery juice movement, and has healed thousands people worldwide from debilitating illnesses. Hear about:How Anthony came to first communicate with spirit at age 4.Why illness is a money making machine.What the deal is with celery juice and whether you should be drinking it.Where the health industry is getting it wrong and how the Medical Medium community differs.How to figure out what is at the root of any illness.How to start your healing journey today.You can find Anthony on Instagram at @medicalmedium. You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You want to create change in the world. In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down to discuss how we can change the world by looking within, sharing anecdotes of their own experiences on their healing journeys and how it has affected the way they view the world. Hear about:How spending time with yourself can change the way you experience the world around you.Changing the world through love rather than anger or fear.How doing inner work has changed the way they approach their business.Practices to help you identify what is adding to your healing journey and what is keeping you stuck.Tools and techniques to achieve inner peace. You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.Other episodes to help you reach that inner peace place:Sah D’Simone, Spiritually Sassy Teacher: Mastering Your Mind - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6eSekwf7K8VStIP7I6WBBo?si=P0y3gWM0T0-vAW5Q1d8OcwLaura Poole, Meditation Teacher: Discover Your Zen - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HLUWc73i76Pw74kcboSCg?si=1C6YSdjNS8mM4a3iSsKAmAAllira Potter, Healer: Life Lows to Spiritual Highs - https://open.spotify.com/episode/16xc1Qn1Ka3ELk7XZ0FA0R?si=H0LEqvA8TZmtoVVNWXVHXw Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You’ve heard crystals have magic powers and you wanna learn how to use them. In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to Colleen McCann, fashion stylist turned energy practitioner and world renowned crystal expert. Hear about:Colleen’s journey from fashion to becoming a shaman and how her two worlds collided.What a shaman is, what shaman school is, and whether anyone can go.How crystals work energetically (hint: they even power your watch!).What you can use crystals for and how to work with them.How to ignite your intuition to choose the right crystals for you.What to do if your crystal breaks.How to work with the new moon and the full moon to call in new energy and release what no longer serves you.You can find Colleen on Instagram at @style_rituals.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You’re not sure how you feel about horse racing. In this episode, Jess and Stef have an open and honest conversation around the Melbourne Cup, questioning why the race that stops the nation continues to go ahead despite a global pandemic and prompting us all to ask the hard questions and look at our choices. Hear about:Why Cup Day is such a big event in the Australian calendar, and why Jess and Stef have participated in it in the past.Why you should do your own research around anything you support.What the Nup to the Cup movement is.How the year of COVID is a good opportunity to step back and educate ourselves.Why we don’t afford the same level of compassion to animals that aren’t our pets.How to start a conversation with your friends to create real, meaningful change.For more information, visit horseracingkills.com.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You’re looking for a key to unlock the secrets to building a sustainable brand. In this episode, Jess and Stef discuss everything that’s gone on behind the scenes in order to relaunch their footwear brand, TWOOBS, with a focus on sustainability. Hear about:Why we all need to shift towards a slow fashion model.Easy swaps you can make day-to-day to become more sustainable.How to market your brand & communicate your values.How you can create a brand that pushes the boundaries.How to educate yourself on the environment.Free online fashion and sustainability course: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/fashion-and-sustainabilityYou can find TWOOBS on Instagram @twoobs.The new collection launches this Friday October 30 at TWOOBS.comYou can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You wonder how one of Australia’s most well-known faces keeps her cool. In this episode, Jess and Stef chat with Australian supermodel, Samantha Harris. Hear about:How Sam launched her career with the Girlfriend Model Search at just 13 years old.Her experience in the industry at such a young age and how her career has evolved as she’s grown up.How she stays grounded despite her glamorous lifestyle.Sam’s journey of learning to feel comfortable in her skin.How her Aboriginal heritage shaped her upbringing.Her beautiful and close relationship with her mum.Diversity in the modelling industry and how it has progressed.What it was like to meet Meghan Markle!You can find Samantha on Instagram at @sam_harris.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You wonder if it’s possible to have a huge brand but work on your own terms. In this episode, Jess and Stef chat with the founder of healthy snack brand Slim Secrets and one of their personal business mentors, Sharon Thurin. Hear about:How Sharon identified a gap in the market and started Slim Secrets.How she got into celebrity gifting before anyone even knew what influencer marketing was.The process of getting her products into retailers all around the globe.The importance of paying it forward and using your knowledge to help other entrepreneurs.The Avril Lavigne conspiracy that Slim Secrets was involved in.How having a small team has been so beneficial especially during COVID-19.Knowing when to switch off when you’re working from home.How Sharon ended up at Elton John’s party at The Oscars.You can find Slim Secrets on Instagram at @slimsecrets.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You’re ready to find your people. In this episode, Jess and Stef discuss the daunting concept of making new friends as an adult and share ways in which they’ve sought out people with similar interests. Hear about:Putting yourself out there.Where to find people with common interests/hobbies.Overcoming the fear of rejection.When getting uncomfortable can have epic results.How to move an acquaintance from your outer circle to inner circle.Using positive affirmations to change your mindset. You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You’ve downloaded Co-Star but you’re wondering where to from here. In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to super fun astrologers and authors, Tali & Ophira Edut, also known as The AstroTwins. Hear about:How the twins got into astrology.The history of astrology during the Age of Enlightenment.How your star sign shapes who you are.What Mercury being in retrograde really means.How to use astrology as a way to get to know yourself better.The astrological explanation for the craziness that has been 2020.When to expect your Saturn return and what it might mean for you.Advice for skeptics.You can find the Astro Twins on Instagram at @astrotwins or at astrostyle.com. You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: The idea of having a paid day off sounds like some sort of impossible utopia. In this episode, Jess and Stef discuss why they’re trialling a four day work week with their team at full pay, and share their thoughts and ideas around why we need to reimagine what a workplace looks like in 2020. Hear about:What the four day work week is and where the idea came from.Why people feel the need to be chained to their desk between the hours of 9-5.Where the 5 day week came from and why we should rethink it.How you can be more productive whilst working less hours.How Jess and Stef are implementing an extra day off within their business.The surprising flow-on effect for women in the workplace.Mentioned in this episode:Andrew Barnes Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjgqCgoxElwThe Four Day Week by Andrew Barnes: https://www.amazon.com.au/Day-Week-Productivity-Profitability-Sustainable/dp/034942490XDr Amantha Imber Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dr-amantha-imber-organisational-psychologist-work-smarter/id1453355822You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You find the concept of going vegan a little (or a lot) daunting. In this episode, Jess and Stef chat with Tracye McQuirter, vegan public health nutritionist, vegan activist, best-selling author, and founder of the 10,000 Black Vegan Women movement. Hear about:How Tracye became vegan 33 years ago in the late 80s with her mother.The link between food and systemic racism.The health benefits of eating a vegan diet including preventing and reversing chronic disease.The first steps someone should take if they are looking to become vegan.Veganism and pregnancy/raising children.Jess and Stef pick Tracye’s brain on nutrients, vitamins and minerals and how to get them, plus decoding ingredient labels.You can find Tracye on Instagram at @byanygreens. You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You’re grinding to get your Insta following up and wondering what needs to give. In this episode, Jess and Stef discuss how to grow your social media presence, offering a different perspective on what it means to be successful on Instagram from two people who have been there, done that. Hear about:The importance of being authentic on Instagram.Finding out what your unique selling point is and creating unique content around it.Crafting the perfect caption.How to engage with your community better.Letting go of the need for external validation and hunger for numbers.Growth hacking - does it work?Looking at quality over quantity when it comes to followers. You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You want to define your own version of success. In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to Anna Ross, founder of ethical beauty brand, Kester Black. Hear about:How Anna is debunking ideas of what it means to run a business.The challenges she’s faced with Kester Black.The perks of being able to build your lifestyle as an entrepreneur.When thinking outside of the box pays off.Navigating consumerism and being a business owner.How to get a B Corp certification for your business.Why sometimes you’ve just got to wing it.You can find Kester Black on Instagram at @kesterblack. You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You wonder why you feel the need to cover a pimple when the man across from you in the boardroom doesn’t. In this episode, Jess and Stef explore the expectations society places on women, pausing to reflect on some of the things we do day-to-day without question. Hear about:Why women are expected to wear makeup to work to look more professional when men aren’t.How to shift your relationship with your body hair.Why you should reflect on the beliefs you have and question where they come from.The difference between what is emphasised for men vs women in school and how it affects our development.Why men are so much more comfortable talking about money than women.Jess and Stef’s thoughts around taking on your partner’s surname. You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: Vagina talk sometimes makes you uncomfortable. In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to Latham Thomas, a soulful doula, author, and founder of maternity lifestyle brand Mama Glow. Hear about:How you can see lockdown as an opportunity to redesign your life.Trusting in the process of working towards your goals.Focusing in on the present moment vs rushing and hustling.What it means to be a doula and how Latham came to be one.Why as women we need to reclaim our sacred anatomy.The healing work that needs to be done when it comes to our bodies.You can find Latham on Instagram @glowmaven and @mamaglow. You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You ever feel scared to share the feelings you're having. In part two of this episode, Jess and Stef continue to open up about their own mental health, and the healing journeys they've each been on over the last few years. Hear about:Creating a toolbox for yourself to deal with anything you might face.Why you need to connect with your inner child.How to learn to enjoy your own company and be alone.What to do if you don’t like talk therapy.The transformative experience that Stef experienced in 2019.The books/authors Stef mentioned in this episode:Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine.Homecoming by John Bradshaw.How to Be an Adult in Relationships by David Richo. You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You feel like there aren’t enough hours in your day. In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to Dr Amantha Imber, organisational psychologist, founder of Australia’s leading innovation consultancy, Inventium, and host of the podcast How I Work. Hear about:How you could be working with maximum productivity in less time.How to get more done in a four day work week. How changing the way we work can boost our happiness.Why you should proactively design your work day based around your chronotype.How to stop multitasking and start monotasking to improve productivity.Why you should turn notifications off all your digital distractions.What the best way to communicate as a team is.Why being a perfectionist is holding you back. The apps Amantha mentioned: Test your chronotype: https://thepowerofwhenquiz.com/.Lock yourself out of distractions: https://freedom.to/.Schedule emails: https://superhuman.com/.Save articles for later: https://getpocket.com/.Stay focused: https://www.forestapp.cc/. You can listen to Amantha's podcast How I Work at https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast. You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast. Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You ever feel scared to share the feelings you're having.In this episode, Jess and Stef open up about their own mental health, and the healing journeys they've each been on over the last few years.Warning: This episode contains discussion about eating disorders.Hear about:Why mental health struggles are totally normal.How we're all shamed into holding in our feelings.Why you never know what's going on on the inside for someone.Jess's personal mental health struggles as she shares them for the first time.Jess's issues with self-esteem.The ways that yoga has helped her.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You're living life as a muggle but suspect you may have witchy powers.In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to Allira Potter, the sassy spiritual healer who can reads minds, and proud Yorta Yorta woman.Hear about:How Allira is incorporating her Aboriginal heritage to create her own unique style of healing.Why Allira is setting out to change the wellness space.Aboriginal culture and why acknowledging it is so important.How you can tap into your own witchy powers.Where to start with spiritual and self work.How to overcome your traumas.How you can go out and follow your passions.How to get out of a comparison mindset.Plus, the big role Harry Potter plays in her life.You can find Allira on Instagram at @allirapotterYou can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You know climate change can't wait for 2025 plans.In this episode, Jess and Stef discuss their plans to turn their footwear label TWOOBS fully sustainable.Hear about:Why they considered closing TWOOBS after the 2019 climate strikeWhy seeing their sales drop off in 2020 has been a precious giftWhy if you're an animal lover you should care about the environmentHow we can all shift from individual thinking to collective thinkingWhy they cancelled their 25 piece collection and the learning there for all businessesHow they're going fully sustainable in just 18 months when most brands are aiming for 2025The challenges associated with going sustainable and why they'll be sharing their findings with other businessesYou can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You and your BFF have a brilliant business idea.In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to Katia Santilli and Vera Yan, founders of sustainable activewear brand Nimble.Tune in to hear the Nimble story, from how two childhood best friends identified a gap in the market during a yoga class, to how years later a moment on the shop floor was the catalyst to pivot the brand and focus on sustainability. Hear why even in a digital world, Katia and Vera champion having a physical store as a touchpoint for the brand, how the business has changed as it has grown, the mistakes they’ve made and things they’ve learnt along the way.Plus, thinking about going into business with a friend? Katia and Vera share nuggets of wisdom like what to look for in a business partner, the importance of shared values and vision, and how they balance their friendship with work. You can find Nimble on Instagram at @nimbleactivewear.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.Join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2792364567571222/?source_id=159549137512321 To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KausyEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You’re wondering why hard work has to be so “hard”.In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down to discuss the concept of “the hustle”, and why they are moving away from working themselves to the bone, instead opting for more enjoyable and meaningful ways of running their business.In this thought provoking conversation, the sisters question why we put our work before other important things in life, discussing why doing things from a state of tension isn’t productive, and how often a lot of us get caught up in wanting to be perceived as hard workers. You’ll learn how to let go of attachment to outcomes, how to surrender your perfectionism, how to strike a healthy balance between hustling and finding joy in your work, and rethink the way you hustle for good.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.Join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2792364567571222/ To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KausyEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You want to spend 45 minutes having a good cry and a good laugh.In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with Lizzie Velásquez, the motivational speaker and anti-bullying activist who was born with an extremely rare congenital disease called Marfanoid–progeroid–lipodystrophy syndrome.In this empowering listen, Lizzie shares her experience with bullying, including what it was like to find a YouTube video at age 17 labelling her the ‘World’s Ugliest Woman’ and how she overcame tremendous obstacles to forge an incredible career of uplifting and inspiring people every day.Tune in to hear Lizzie chat to the sisters about building confidence, the importance of saying no, and how forgiveness can foster healing. Plus, Lizzie spills how she really defines success, and reveals the surprising perk that comes with her condition.You can find Lizzie on Instagram at @littlelizziev.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/howtwolivethepodcast. To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: @itskinkoraEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You’re wondering how brands can contribute to pushing for change. In this episode, Jess and Stef have an open and honest conversation about the events that have unfolded in the past few weeks bringing the Black Lives Matter movement to the forefront, and how as brand owners they are leading their business with their strong values. Having created their shoe label TWOOBS from a place of wanting to make shoes that were accessible, the sisters share their personal feelings at this time, including why inclusivity is so important to them, and the responsibility that brands have to initiate change. Tune in to hear them chat about what they’ve learnt during this time of reflection, and their plans to continue to constantly improve moving forward.You can find TWOOBS on Instagram at @twoobs.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.Join our Facebook group here. To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KausyEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You’ve noticed pronouns in someone’s email signature and wondered why it’s important.In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with Asia Kate Dillon, the gender non-conforming actor best known for their role as Taylor in Billions.Tune into this important chat about identity that will see you come out wiser and more educated next time you’re in a conversation about gender pronouns. Hear Asia chat to Jess and Stef about forging their own path in Hollywood, how landing the role of Taylor in Billions was instrumental in helping Asia find their own identity, and their antidote to imposter syndrome. The sisters also pick Asia’s brain on everything gender and pronouns, as Asia explains what it means to not fit into a specific gender box, and shares advice on how cisgender people can get involved in the conversation. Plus, Asia spills a hint of what’s to come in this season of Billions.Watch the new season of Billions on Stan.You can find Asia on Instagram at @asiakatedillon.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.Join our Facebook group here. To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KausyEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen if: You’re interested in this whole spiritual thing but you’re not really sure where to begin. In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to Sah D’Simone, the meditation teacher known for his viral dance medicine videos and spiritually sassy approach.Tune in to hear Sah share a host of practical tips and tricks to help you start living a more authentic life, including what it means to be a joy activist, what to do when destructive thoughts creep in, and how to reclaim power and become the master of your own mind.In this feel-good conversation, the sisters and Sah discuss why it’s important to have discipline when it comes to social media, why we all feel imposter syndrome and how to conquer it, plus Jess and Stef look to Sah for advice on overcoming the mindset of comparison. You’ll also hear how Sah’s healing journey led him to create ‘The Sah Method,’ fusing playfulness with the spiritual path, and how you can become a part of his spiritually sassy posse (trust us, you’ll want in).You can find Sah on Instagram at @sahdsimone, on TikTok at @sahdisimone, and online at myhealingally.com.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.Join our Facebook group here. To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com. CREDITS Music by: KausyEdited by: Andy Maher Coordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.