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We Want To Be Better follows Annie and Bianka's relentless endeavours to Be Better. They're pretty fabulous already, but they could always be better! Each week the girls identify something they're not super great at and challenge themselves to be better.

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    • Jul 9, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 137 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from We Want To Be Better

    Camping

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 55:48


    Annie gives some HOT TIPS on how to go campin' (mostly by telling you how to not do what she did when she went camping). Come and see us LIVE in Melbourne at the Melbourne Podcast Festival. Tix available here: frntr.co/MPF21WWTBB 

    Main Character ~NRG~

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 60:57


    This week, Annie and Bianka talk about the difference between Main Character Syndrome and Main Character Energy (which is what all the kids are talking about nowadays, and the gals are very in tune with the young'ns, obvi). What is Main Character Energy and how can you use a lil' bit of it in your life for a positive impact?  Come See Annie and Bianka at the Melbourne Podcast Festival. Tickets available here for a limited time

    Baby Bi-anka

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 73:35


    Annie and Bianka are back - with Bianka sharing some news about her sexual awakening.

    Gen Z, plz stop being so mean to us

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 50:20


    **CONTENT WARNING: THIS EPISODE MENTIONS RAPE**This week, Annie and Bianka want to know why Gen Z are hanging shit on millennials?! What's wrong with skinny jeans and side parts? Is the laughing emoji THAT uncool? Also... when did we become old?! Check out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us.Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram. Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.” And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego :-)

    We're back, bitches

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 52:52


    **CONTENT WARNING: THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES SEXUAL ASSAULT**WOAH, WE ARE BACK Y'ALL. Can you belieeeeeeve?! Annie and Bianka return after a very long hiatus and discuss what they've been up to in the break - Donald Trump is no longer president, Bianka launched a new podcast, Annie is starting a new business, there was a #MeToo moment, and the gals want to know why guys are *still* using fish pics in their dating profiles.Check out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us.Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram. Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.” And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego :-)

    **TRAILER** Damsel Undistressed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 3:25


    This is the trailer for the new podcast from Bianka Ismailovski, Damsel Undistressed. Bianka, 30, has just split from her husband and has been doing nothing short of thriving - despite the fact the breakup occurred during a global pandemic and left her stranded in Stage Four restrictions. Resilience is her middle name. Bianka may be slightly bitter towards marriage but she’s also discovering that it’s sweet to be freed of the tight noose known as holy matrimony. Damsel Undistressed will follow Bianka’s journey as she navigates life following her recent separation. Talking all things marriage, divorce, separation, dating, and independence! Come along as Bianka figures it all out.

    MINI EP - Mi Goreng + Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 24:50


    This is just a mini ep in which we chat about how Annie has been force fed Mi Goreng for every meal, but also to let y'all know we are about to go on a teensy break - brb bbys! Unfortunately, while we want to be smashing out eps each week, 2020 has just had other things in store for us - and we gotta roll with the punches just like everyone else

    The Social Dilemma

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 62:29


    Today's episode, Annie and Bianka talk about the trending Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma and the issues surrounding our dependency on social media. **Content Warning: This episode mentions self-harm and suicide Want to find us? Throw a dog a bone and support our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/annieandbiankaCheck out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us. Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram. Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.” And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego :-)

    Compliments

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 51:42


    In today's episode, Annie and Bianka take a look at compliments - why do women feel so uncomfortable receiving compliments, and how can we work on just accepting kind words from people? Want to find us? Throw a dog a bone and support our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/annieandbiankaCheck out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us. Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram. Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.” And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego :-)

    No More Drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 68:11


    In this ep, Annie and Bianka discuss DRAMA, the Karpman Drama Triangle, and how to stop yourself from getting sucked into drama.Want to find us? Throw a dog a bone and support our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/annieandbiankaCheck out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us. Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram. Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.” And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego :-)

    Gigolos (and WAP Energy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 83:22


    **Content Warning** This episode mentions rape, transphobia, and homophobia. In today's episode, Annie and Bianka talk about their new fave show Gigolos. They also discuss female sexuality portrayed in porn, women focusing on their own pleasure, and the WAP life.You can find the show Gigolos on Stan here.Want to come find us elsewhere?Check out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us. Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram.Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.”And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego.

    The Mental Load is REAL

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 59:25


    Today, Annie and Bianka talk about the mental load and how the job of "managing" the household is so hard on women in heterosexual relationships.The comic referenced in this episode can be found here. Reminder - your homework this week is to watch Gigolos on Stan! We will be talking about this show in next week's ep so we want everyone to be up-to-dateWant to find us?Check out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us. Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram. Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.” And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego :-)

    Online Advocacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 59:40


    This week, Annie and Bianka are BACK from a brief hiatus due to *life crises* and are here to discuss online advocacy. What is the best way to raise awareness about issues you care about online?Want to find us?Throw a dog a bone and support our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/annieandbiankaCheck out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us.Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram.Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.”And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego :-)

    Nice Guys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 54:30


    Today's ep is all about Nice Guys. You know the ones. The guys who are so "nice" to women, yet can't understand why they can't seem to get with any. They say nice guys finish last but tbh turns out those "nice" guys actually just aren't that nice! If you'd like to check out the Nice Guy Reddit thread mentioned in the ep, you can look it up here. But fair warning - get ready to be sucked into a nice guy vortex for hours because it is highly addictive content.Want to find us?Throw a dog a bone and support our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/annieandbiankaCheck out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us.Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram.Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.”And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego :-)

    Female Villains with Abbie Chatfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 74:08


    Today's episode, Annie and Bianka take a look at female villains in film and TV and how these characters expose what society fears about women. They also do a case study on the film Fatal Attraction, and are joined by very special guest, former female villain and current legend, Abbie Chatfield.*Content warning* This episodes mentions suicide and abortion.*SPOILER ALERT* This episode also discusses the film Fatal Attraction, so if you haven't seen it but don't want to know how it ends, maybe skip that bit!You can follow Abbie Chatfield on Instagram @abbiechatfield and you can check out her podcast It's A Lot here.Want to find us?Throw a dog a bone and support our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/annieandbiankaCheck out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us.Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram.Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.”And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego :-)

    Annie Gets Life Coached

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 53:45


    This week, Annie gets a bit o' life coaching, and woweeee does it get intense!Big thank you to our special guest, Lucy Quick for joining us on this week's episode. You can check out Lucy's sobriety program Thrivalist Sobriety at https://www.thrivalistsobriety.com/ and don't forget to use the discount code WW2BB for 10% off the course fees! The course starts on July 1st so get in there quick !Want to find us?Throw a dog a bone and see our exclusive content on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/annieandbiankaCheck out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us.Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram.Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.”And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego :-)

    Get a (Social) Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 56:54


    This week, Annie and Bianka talk over some tips about how to have a social life because they are finding it quite difficult returning to life after iso. To try out BetterHelp, and to receive your 10% discount on your first month, head to https://trybetterhelp.com/wewanttobebetter Want to find us?Throw a dog a bone and see our exclusive content on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/annieandbiankaCheck out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us.Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram.Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.”And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego :-)

    Black Lives Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 58:56


    This episode is all about how Black Lives MATTER. We were fortunate enough to get the leader of the Naarm (Melbourne) Black Lives Matter protest movement, Meriki Onus, on to chat. We specifically look at how police brutality, the detention system and racism impacts Aboriginal people, and the ways we, as white women, can be better allies. A content warning particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders that this episode contains names and conversations about those who have died. EPISODE LINKSWarriors of the Aboriginal Resistance-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WARcollective/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warrevolt/?hl=enPay the rent: https://paytherent.net.au/Meriki’s Twitter (@MerikiKO): https://twitter.com/MerikiKOWant to find us?Throw a dog a bone and see our exclusive content on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/annieandbiankaCheck out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us.Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram.Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.”And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego :-)

    MINI EP - Unofficial Expert

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 17:42


    What is something that you have absolutely no formal training in, yet you think you're an expert on? Want to come find us elsewhere?Check out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us. Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram.Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.”And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego. Ta

    Hair

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 61:48


    Bianka cut her hair off and people online were aghast! So Bianka and Annie decided to look into why society is so obsessed with long hair (and OTHER hair-related topics). Want to find us?Check out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us.Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram.Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.”And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego :-)

    Divorce

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 55:30


    In this week's ep, Bianka and Annie are joined by very special guest, former Miss Yugoslavia (and giver of birth to Bianka) Maree Buktenica. Bianka's mum talks about her two marriages that have ended in divorce and what she learnt from them. Want to find us?Check out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us.Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram.Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.”And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego :-)

    MINI EP - Pettiness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 30:01


    In today's mini-ep, Annie and Bianka talk about petty things that really grind their gears. Want to come find us elsewhere?Check out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us. Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram.Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.”And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego. Ta

    Die Hard and Movie Appreciation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 52:59


    In today's episode, at Bianka's insistence, Annie finally watches Die Hard, the greatest action movie of all time. The gals discuss the film, the action genre, and why it's often difficult to watch a movie nowadays. - This episode obviously discusses Die Hard so there may be some spoilers**Spoilers shouldn't really be a problem anyway, because naturally you should have already seen Die Hard because it's INCREDIBLE and obviously one of the best movies ever made, soooo**And if you haven't seen Die Hard, then don't listen to this podcast. Go and watch Die Hard because that's a much more pressing issue Want to find us?Check out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us.Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram.Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.”And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego :-)

    Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 57:44


    This week, Bianka and Annie discuss Bianka's reasons for her recent decision to return to her maiden name. Want to find us?Check out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us.Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram.Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.”And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego :-)

    MINI EP - Useless Info

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 19:37


    In today's mini ep, Annie mentions just some of the useless information that is taking up space in her brain, and Bianka talks about how ad jingles consume her mind. Want to come find us elsewhere?Check out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us. Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram.Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.”And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego. Ta

    What TV Character Are You Jelly Of?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 19:30


    Today's mini ep, Annie and Bianka talk about TV and movie characters they are jealous of. They also talk about how Casper The Friendly ghost gave them an unexpected sexual awakening. Want to come find us elsewhere?Check out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us. Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram.Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.”And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego. Ta

    Dear 20-Year-Old Me

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 84:06


    Seeing as Bianka has just turned 30, Annie and Bee take a look back and talk about all the advice they wish they could tell their 20-year-old selves. Want to find us?Check out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us.Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram.Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.”And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego :-)

    MINI EP - Look What Iso Made Me Do

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 18:31


    Today's mini ep, Annie and Bianka talk about something they've been made to do due to isolation. Want to come find us elsewhere?Check out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us. Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram.Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.”And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego. Ta

    MINI EP - Lies Our Parents Told Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 19:41


    Today's mini ep is all about the lies our parents told us when we were kids (with a sprinkling of talk about OshKosh B'GoshWant to come find us elsewhere?Check out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us. Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram.Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.”And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego. Ta

    Homeschooling

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 63:07


    Annie, like so many other parents, has been thrusted into the role of homeschooling parent and she's looking for some tips to help her out during this difficult time. Thankfully, Annie and Bianka are joined today by (Annie's nemesis) Annie Clayton, a primary school teacher with TONNES of great advice for all the parents who might need a little help right now. You can find Annie Clayton on Instagram @night_eyes to help support her wonderful artwork.Want to find us?Check out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us.Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram.Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.”And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego :-)

    MINI EP - I've Been Wrong About This My Whole Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 21:14


    In today's mini ep, Bianka recalls the fairytale Rapunzel and how she's apparently remembered it wrong her whole life. Want to come find us elsewhere?Check out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us. Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram.Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.”And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego. Ta

    MINI EP - YoU ProNounCeD tHat WroNG

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 17:34


    Today's topic: What's a word you or someone you know pronounce incorrectly but you don't correct them because it's too funny or cute.Want to come find us elsewhere?Check out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us. Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram.Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.”And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego. Ta

    Dear Diary

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 50:49


    *Content warning: this episodes discusses death** This week, Annie and Bianka start writing a diary to track down their thoughts and feelings during iso-life because if you're going to live through a historical event, it makes sense to document it, right?Want to find us?Check out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us.Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram.Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.”And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego :-)

    MINI EP - TikTok

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 16:44


    Today's mini ep is about the compelling, entirely addictive, habit forming app TikTok, and how Annie and Bianka are pretty grateful it wasn't around when they were kids. Want to come find us elsewhere?Check out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us. Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram.Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.”And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego. Ta

    MINI EP - Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 18:17


    Today's mini ep the gals discuss where you should store chocolate (pantry or fridge), and should hot cross buns be available all year round?Want to come find us elsewhere?Check out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us. Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram.Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.”And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego. Ta

    MINI EP - Irrational Jealousy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 15:36


    What is something ridiculously silly that you get jealous about?Want to come find us elsewhere?Check out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us. Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram.Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.”And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego. Ta

    Living In A Dystopia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 47:34


    Prompted by the COVID19 pandemic, this week's episode Annie and Bianka discuss how to survive a dystopia. They look into themes, tips and tricks from other dystopian stories to help guide us through this uncertain time. Annie & Bianka's Dystopian Movie recommendations for you to watch/read in your self-isolation: A Handmaids Tale The Hunger Games TrilogyIdiocracyV for VendettaThe MatrixBlade RunnerGattacaSoylent GreenLogan's Run1984Children of MenWall EI Am LegendA.I. Artificial IntelligenceMinority ReportTotal RecallA Clockwork OrangeWant to find us?Check out our website annieandbianka.com.au to see all our episode show notes, upcoming events or to write in to us. Follow our social channels @wewanttobebetter on Facebook and Instagram.Come and join our closed Facebook group to chat with us and other listeners at “WW2BB Community Group.”And lastly, please rate review and subscribe. It helps other people find us and helps inflate our ego :-)

    MINI EP - Grown up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 22:22


    How do you KNOW you're a grown up?You can write to us and/or check out info on any upcoming events directly through our website: https://annieandbianka.com.au/Come and play with us in our online community and connect with other listeners at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/476216616221980/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wewanttobebetter/Follow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/wewanttobebetter/

    MINI EP - Too Comfortable

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 13:19


    When do you know you've become TOO COMFORTABLE with a friend? You can write to us and/or check out info on any upcoming events directly through our website: https://annieandbianka.com.au/Come and play with us in our online community and connect with other listeners at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/476216616221980/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wewanttobebetter/Follow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/wewanttobebetter/

    MINI EP - Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 23:49


    Today's debate topics:- Breakfast is the most important meal of the day- Television is the leading cause of violence in today's society- Dogs make better companions than cats- High school kids should wear uniforms- Rock and Roll is the best kind of music- The Government should pay for universityWe will post today's discussion points in our WW2BB Community Group on Facebook so we can chat about them!You can write to us and/or check out info on any upcoming events directly through our website: https://annieandbianka.com.au/Come and play with us in our online community and connect with other listeners at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/476216616221980/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wewanttobebetter/Follow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/wewanttobebetter/

    MINI EP - Question Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 18:04


    Today's Questions:What weird food combinations do you enjoy?What is the opposite of an echidna?What about the opposite sex confuses you most?You can write to us and/or check out info on any upcoming events directly through our website: https://annieandbianka.com.au/ Come and play with us in our online community and connect with other listeners at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/476216616221980/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wewanttobebetter/Follow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/wewanttobebetter/

    ALCOHOL - Bonus Epsiode with Fiona O'Loughlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 60:27


    This is a bonus episode- eeek! yay! In it Annie and Bianka have a chat with sobriety, jungle and comedy Queen, Fiona O'Loughlin. You can find Fiona in all these places:Website: fionao.com.auInstagram: @thefionaoloughlinFacebook: @FionaOLoughlinFanPageAnnie and Bianka will be back soon with more eps to get you through self-isolation! If you have any topics you'd like us to discuss, write to us >> Do you have a topic you think we should cover? Do you need advice on something? Well drop us a line! You can write to us directly through our website https://annieandbianka.com.au/ - you can also check out info on any upcoming events.Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wewanttobebetter/Come and play with us in our online community and connect with other listeners at https://www.facebook.com/groups/476216616221980/

    ALCOHOL - Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 66:20


    In this final episode of the alcohol miniseries, Annie and Bianka answer some listener questions regarding alcohol and sobriety.Annie and Bianka will be back soon with more eps to get you through self-isolation! If you have any topics you'd like us to discuss, write to us >> Do you have a topic you think we should cover? Do you need advice on something? Well drop us a line! You can write to us directly through our website https://annieandbianka.com.au/ - you can also check out info on any upcoming events.Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wewanttobebetter/Come and play with us in our online community and connect with other listeners at https://www.facebook.com/groups/476216616221980/

    ALCOHOL - Method

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 64:44


    In today's episode, Annie and Bianka look at different methods of sobriety. Is AA the only answer? They are joined by Bianka's personal hero, author of the book This Naked Mind (the one Bianka talks about every episode because it's the one that got her sober!) Big thanks to Annie Grace for talking to us on our podcast. If you are interested in reading one of her books (AND WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO!) then check out This Naked Mind and The Alcohol Experiment. You can join the online community at https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/the-alcohol-experiment-registration as well. You can also find Annie Grace on Instagram and Twitter at @thisnakedmind As mentioned in this episode, next week we will be doing a Q&A. If you have questions you'd like us to answer about alcohol you can complete the online form at : https://annieandbianka.com.au/alcohol-miniseriesDo you have a topic you think we should cover? Do you need advice on something? Well drop us a line! You can write to us directly through our website https://annieandbianka.com.au/ - you can also check out info on any upcoming events.Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wewanttobebetter/Come and play with us in our online community and connect with other listeners at https://www.facebook.com/groups/476216616221980/

    ALCOHOL - Social

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 62:39


    Today’s episode is all about socialising sober. How does one have a good time, have a social life, and have fun without alcohol? Is it even possible? (Short answer - yes!) Massive thank you our extra special guest Aisling. What an absolute angel she is. You can follow Aisling on Instagram @aislingrosemcgrogan and check out her web series Dadmate at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWecBtokWa-E8L9FK2yq_3w Do you have a topic you think we should cover? Do you need advice on something? Well drop us a line! You can write to us directly through our website https://annieandbianka.com.au/ - you can also check out info on any upcoming events.Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wewanttobebetter/Come and play with us in our online community and connect with other listeners at https://www.facebook.com/groups/476216616221980/

    ALCOHOL - Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 58:10


    For cultural sensitivity, our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that this podcast contains conversations about people who are deceased.Trigger warning: This episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts please phone Lifeline from anywhere in Australia on 13 11 14.In today’s episode, Annie and Bianka look at Australia’s drinking culture and the way alcohol is advertised to us. They discuss the ways that alcohol seeps into our subconscious mind through marketing and pop culture. This episode also looks at the ways Aboriginals have been affected by alcohol. Big thanks to our first guest today, Lauren Zonfrillo, the founder of award-winning marketing and communications agency, Pulse. Lauren is also the board director of the Orana Foundation which has a mission to shine a light on Australia's Indigenous food - so please check that out!You can also find Lauren at @laurenzonfrillo on Instagram and Twitter. And secondly you heard from Tarneen Onus Williams. Tarneen is a very active leader and writer in the Aboriginal community so you're almost certain to seem them again but make sure you follow them on Twitter at @Tarneen to keep up to date.Do you have a topic you think we should cover? Do you need advice on something? Well drop us a line! You can write to us directly through our website https://annieandbianka.com.au/ - you can also check out info on any upcoming events.Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wewanttobebetter/Come and play with us in our online community and connect with other listeners at https://www.facebook.com/groups/476216616221980/

    ALCOHOL - Sex

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 42:44


    **CONTENT WARNING** This episode discusses sexual assault and rape. In today’s episode, Annie and Bianka look at the ways alcohol has affected their sex lives. Big thanks to our returning guest, Naomi Hutchings. Naomi is a clinical sexologist located in Brisbane who you can see for sex therapy. Check out website www.naomihutchings.com.au and FOLLOW HER INSTAGRAM @australiansexologist for sex positivity and funny memesIf you need confidential information, counselling, and support on sexual assault, domestic or family violence, and abuse, you can call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) from anywhere in Australia. Do you have a topic you think we should cover? Do you need advice on something? Well drop us a line! You can write to us directly through our website https://annieandbianka.com.au/ - you can also check out info on any upcoming events.Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wewanttobebetter/Come and play with us in our online community and connect with other listeners at https://www.facebook.com/groups/476216616221980/

    ALCOHOL - Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 45:56


    In this fourth instalment of the alcohol miniseries, Annie and Bianka look at how alcohol effects our health. They are joined by special guest, Dr. Saul Newman (who you should totally follow on Twitter at @saul_newman ) Tickets are available to our Melbourne International Comedy Festival stand-up show, Mother’s Daughters - head to www.annieandbianka.com.au to book. Do you have a topic you think we should cover? Do you need advice on something? Well drop us a line! You can write to us directly through our website https://annieandbianka.com.au/ - you can also check out info on any upcoming events.Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wewanttobebetter/Come and play with us in our online community and connect with other listeners at https://www.facebook.com/groups/476216616221980/

    ALCOHOL - Mood

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 67:12


    **Trigger Warning - This episode discusses mental health, depression, and suicide***This week, Annie and Bianka talk about the effects of alcohol on mental health. They are joined by very special guest, author of High Sobriety, Jill Stark. This episode references an article about Hangxiety which can be found here: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/personal-best/pillar/in-focus/am-i-normal-hangover-anxietyIf you are interested in attending one of Jill’s Worrier to Warrior workshops you can buy your tickets from the below links:Melbourne Show (Feb 16th 2020): https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/worrier-to-warrior-workshop-tickets-82155797201Sydney Show (Mar 7th 2020): https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/worrier-to-warrior-workshop-tickets-85727418015If you wish to speak to Jill, buy one of her books, hire her to speak at one of your events or just learn more about her, you can head to her website: https://jillstark.com.au/You can (and should!) follow Jill on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jillstark__/or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/starkersj/?ref=bookmarksDo you have a topic you think we should cover? Do you need advice on something? Well drop us a line! You can write to us directly through our website https://annieandbianka.com.au/ - you can also check out info on any upcoming events.Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wewanttobebetter/Come and play with us in our online community and connect with other listeners at https://www.facebook.com/groups/476216616221980/

    ALCOHOL - Moderation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 64:13


    In Part Two of the alcohol miniseries, Annie and Bianka discuss moderation. Why is it so hard to moderate your drinking? They are joined by special guest Bex Weller, author of A Happier Hour and Up All Day. Bex also runs an online sobriety program for women called Sexy Sobriety (find out more here: https://sexysobriety.com.au/ ) - and follow Bex on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bexweller/ Do you have a topic you think we should cover? Do you need advice on something? Well drop us a line! You can write to us directly through our website https://annieandbianka.com.au/ - you can also check out info on any upcoming events.Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wewanttobebetter/Come and play with us in our online community and connect with other listeners at https://www.facebook.com/groups/476216616221980/

    ALCOHOL - Origins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 40:59


    This is the first episode in a miniseries on alcohol. Bianka and Annie go back to the beginning and look at their introductions to alcohol. They also interview Bianka's husband, Palmer, and hear his thoughts on how Bianka's drinking effected their relationship.Do you have a topic you think we should cover? Do you need advice on something? Well drop us a line! You can write to us directly through our website https://annieandbianka.com.au/ - you can also check out info on any upcoming events.Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wewanttobebetter/Come and play with us in our online community and connect with other listeners at https://www.facebook.com/groups/476216616221980/

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