Suddenly Thirty

Nothing Fits and Everything’s Expensive

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of Suddenly Thirty, Lilli and Emily are coming in hot.They start with a proper rant about supermarkets and the cost of living...

Wait… Is Fun Back?

24 Mar 2026

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In this week’s episode of Suddenly Thirty, Lilli and Emily unpack a cultural shift they can’t stop noticing: is fun… back?They start with the mo...

This Week’s Quiet Obsessions

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of Suddenly Thirty, Lilli and Emily are back with a catch-up — sharing everything they’ve been watching, wearing, buying,...

Nothing to Wear & Everything to Overthink

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of Suddenly Thirty, Lilli and Emily are back for a classic catch-up.They share what they’ve been buying lately — what’s...

Do We Need a New Word for Motherhood?

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Emily and Lilli are unpacking the campaign led by Michelle Battersby, who recently took out a full-page ad in The New York Times calling fo...

Hailey Bieber on the Power of Saying No

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Suddenly Thirty podcast, Lilli and Emily debrief a very PR week and everything currently dominating the group chat.They ...

The Unexpected Path to Growing Our Family

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode includes discussion of pregnancy loss and pregnancy after loss. If this is something you’re currently navigating, or if today isn’t t...

The 2026 Chic List

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Suddenly Thirty, Emily and Lilli are marking a big milestone — the 100th episode — the only way they know how: by sharing their ultim...

The Cost of the Aesthetic: Fake Tuscany & the Beckhams

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Suddenly Thirty returns for its first episode of the year, with Emily and Lilli easing back in after the holiday break and catching up on the conversa...

Wrapped Up: Christmas, ChatGPT & The Year That Was

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Emily and Lilli share their ChatGPT Wrapped — the hilariously accurate, slightly confronting, and strangely wholesome brea...

The art of a slower Christmas

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s festive episode, Emily and Lilli answer all your questions about navigating the lead-up to Christmas — the joy, the pressure, and t...

Welcoming Grey: a home birth story

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a month away, Lilli and Emily return with a heartfelt, life-filled catch up — because a lot can happen in four weeks. In this week’s episode...

Asked & Answered: thriving, friendship, and finding balance

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Suddenly Thirty, Emily and Lilli answer your questions in an honest and unfiltered Q&A. From relationships and career to motherhood, ...

Mat leave diaries and Bali girls gone wild

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Suddenly Thirty, Lilli gives a real and honest update on what the final few weeks of pregnancy are feeling like — from the physical and...

Beauty hacks, baby bumps and Bali bags

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Emily and Lilli are catching up on all the things — from Bali daydreams to beauty discoveries that may or may not change y...

Notes, nightmares and no boundaries

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Suddenly Thirty, Emily and Lilli unpack the chaos and spirals of adulthood — where personalised stationery becomes an essential, insura...

Unfortunately we do love…

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode, Emily and Lilli start with a life catch up before diving into the trend of the moment: Unfortunately, I do love…From disco...

Snow trips, skincare picks and holiday fits

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Suddenly Thirty, Emily and Lilli are back with a fresh mix of stories, reflections, and opinions, catching up on everything from snowy ge...

Q&A: baby names, $5k push presents and Christmas prep

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Emily and Lilli answer a mix of listener questions that touch on life, style, and the season ahead. They share personal refl...

Why we’re breathing better, living chicer and quietly letting go

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Suddenly Thirty, Emily and Lilli are catching up on life, from Emily’s weekend car accident to the search for chic pegs that might just...

Leaks, let downs and more TMI

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, the girls are back with a good old-fashioned catch-up — and honestly, this one’s a bit of a ride. They kick things off wit...

Selling the dream, buying the lie: The reality of MLMs

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Emily and Lilli dive into the world of multi-level marketing schemes — unpacking the glossy promises, emotionally charged DMs, and ...

Just Girl Things: Bieber, Coldplay & Love Island

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of Suddenly Thirty, Emily and Lilli catch up on the chaos and culture dominating their group chats—from Coldplay headlines ...

SAD girl season: how to fall in love with winter (sort of)

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As winter deepens, Emily and Lilli are embracing a slower, softer rhythm and reflecting on what it means to truly winter well in their thirties.In thi...

TikTok made us do it: Our top five mornings

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for a good old-fashioned catch-up. Emily and Lilli are back in your ears chatting about what they’ve been reading, watching, wearing, ea...

The questions you only ask anonymously

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of Suddenly Thirty, Emily and Lilli dive into the anonymous question box they dropped on Instagram, where listeners sent in t...

Skincare, soft furnishings and small humans

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, the girls are taking a moment to catch up on life — no agenda, just what’s been on their minds.Emily finally has a happy...

Cold snaps, clear outs and creeping anxiety

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is a proper catch-up. Emily and Lilli are talking about our peaks and pits — including the lounge Emily couldn't wait to get r...

All the things you’re too afraid to ask

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Emily and Lilli dive into an anonymous Q&A sent in by you — our beloved Dirty Girls. From fashion advice and wishlist homewares to na...

From babies to botox: how aging has changed

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are we aging differently than our mums did? Short answer: absolutely. But the deeper answer is more nuanced—and more revealing of our generation tha...

Pinterest, pleats and other delicate matters

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Suddenly Thirty, Emily and Lilli dive into a little bit of everything — from the strange world of Pinterest algorithms to dreamy head s...

Gossiping, gifting and spiralling over the Kardashians

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s catch-up episode, Emily and Lilli sit down for a good old-fashioned chat. They debrief on their Mother’s Day — from gifts and cel...

Big news, big feels and a bit of chaos

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trigger warning: This episode includes conversations around pregnancy and some challenging health experiences. If you’d prefer to sit this one out, ...

Out of office, into autumn and home for Easter

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Lilli and Emily cover all the essentials — from quick getaways to fashion in the changing season and everything in between...

Feeling behind, falling in love and figuring it out: your questions, our take

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Emily and Lilli opened up our Q&A box and dive into your most pressing life questions — and you did not hold back! From navigating tr...

Big feels, small screens and changing friendships

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Lilli and Emily catch up on all things screen time, storytelling and the slow shift to the cooler months. From reflections o...

The rise and fall of the girl boss era

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Emily and Lilli explore the fall of the ‘girl boss’ era—a time that dominated much of their early twenties and career ...

Kiss, Marry, Kill: Japan, Sambas or With Love, Meghan

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Emily takes us inside her whirlwind trip to Japan – complete with a passport fiasco that had the whole family on edge. Spoiler: It all wo...

When empathy meets with controversy

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Suddenly Thirty, the girls are diving into their latest fashion finds, the shows they can’t stop watching, and the books that have been...

Lessons in love: Dating disasters and how we love

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valentine’s day might be over, but the girls are keeping the theme of love going in this week’s episode of Suddenly Thirty. Listeners share their ...

Fashion, feelings and the five second rule

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we’re catching up on all the things that have been on our minds - from the emotional rollercoaster of our menstrual cycles...

Preventative botox or just good skincare: What’s worth it?

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Lilli and Emily dive deep into the world of beauty, skincare and self-perception in your thirties. As the girls become more ...

How TikTok has changed the way we dress, learn and live

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Emily and Lilli share how TikTok has profoundly changed their lives in unexpected and positive ways. The girls chat about ho...

The birth of Emily's daughter

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode, Emily shares the story of one of the most life-changing experiences of her life – the birth to her daughter, Posie. She share...

The 2025 ultimate guide to being chic

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, Dirty Girls, to the very first episode of the year. We have missed you!The girls are kicking off 2025 with a bang and a serious dose of ...

Good tidings to the whinging girls

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, the girls are continuing to embrace the festive spirit. Emily’s feeling refreshed and ready for the rest of the silly seas...

The Dirty Girl Awards

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Emily and Lilli take a fun look back at 2024 in the best way possible — with The Dirty Girl Awards! From their biggest ick...

Ask and you shall receive: all your questions answered

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The girls opened up a question box on their Instagram stories and invited you to ask them anything. So in this week’s episode, the girls answer all ...

Back to basics: a classic catch up

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Lilli and Emily are going back to basics with a classic catch up episode that they know the Dirty Girls love. In this chat, ...

A girls guide to a healthy vagina (and more) with naturopath and Nunie co-founder Annie

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Lilli and Emily are joined by Annie – naturopath and co-founder of Nunie, a sexual wellness brand. Together, they dive dee...

All is calm, all is chic

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Emily and Lilli are back in full festive mode, bringing you everything you need for a chic, Suddenly Thirty-inspired Christm...

Love actually is… a Suddenly Thirty Christmas

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The most anticipated episode of the year to mark the most wonderful time of the year beginning…In this week’s episode of Suddenly Thirty, Emily an...

Building brands and embracing creativity with Kinga Csilla founder Laura Liles

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the girls are joined by the incredible Laura Liles, founder of the beloved fashion brands Kinga Csilla and Ciao Ciao Vacation. As a m...

Two girls, too many cups

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 54, Emily and Lilli dive deep into the realities of trying to balance it all — family, career, friendships, exercise, self-care and more....

A dirty girls guide to hens nights and harvesting

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, Dirty Girls! After a big week of birthday celebrations and a wild hens weekend, Lilli and Emily are back and ready to dive into another ...

Happy Birthday Mr President: Suddenly Thirty Turns One

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Birthday to us! One whole year of Suddenly Thirty – 52 episodes, 52 weeks, and a beautiful community of listeners from 47 different count...

The big ICK list: 50 things that make you cringe

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Back by popular demand but this time with a twist. This week, the girls bring you a hilarious list of 50 icks sent in by YOU, the Suddenly Thirty list...

First borns: are we elite or the fun police?

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Lilli and Emily dive into a thought-provoking conversation about the pressures and dynamics of being the eldest daughter. Do...

The truth about turning 30 - Emily tells all

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, the girls catch up on all the things that have been on their mind this week. They chat about the moon landing conspiracies a...

Do we like this or is it just all over Instagram?

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Lilli and Emily are sharing their thoughts on the impact of social media on their personal style. While the girls (obviously...

Travel essentials: boujee airlines and chic hotels only

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The girls are baaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! Sorry for the delay on this week’s episode and thanks for joining a day later than usual.In this week’s episode,...

Fashion, business and motherhood — life behind The Find Studio with founder Hanna Hardman

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Hanna Hardman, the founder of The Find Studio, to delve into her journey of buildin...

Beauty trends, kissing etiquette and shopping secrets

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, the girls bring you what you love most – a fun little catch up! They dive into the latest beauty trends, debate the dos an...

Career girlies: knowing when and how to make a change

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, the girls are talking about all things career pivots, recruitment and changing jobs. Transitioning to a new career can be a si...

The birth of Lilli’s first daughter

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Lilli shares all on one of the most requested topics - the story of her first birth with daughter, Sloane, in 2020. From doing a h...

The triple threat — sick days, salon nightmares and phone addictions

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 42, the girls catch up on the week that has been. Lilli has been in the depths of sickness in her household and shares the moment she knew ...

The postpartum experience we didn't know we needed

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 41, Lilli and Emily discover the postpartum experience they didn't know they needed. They have been reading lots about ‘Borne’ – Aust...

Sharing our location, birthday updates and crystal ball ins and outs

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 40, the girls sit down for a chic and sophisticated catch up. They debrief on all the details from Lilli’s big birthday celebrations and ...

Why turning 31 is the new 30 — Lilli tells all

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode, the girls discuss their latest life updates including Lilli’s work trip to Tokyo and Emily celebrating her daughter’s secon...

The story behind Posse with founder and creative director Danielle Mulham

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 38, Lilli and Emily are joined by Danielle Mulham, the founder and creative director of Posse. Dani shares the story of Posse, a brand that...

Our love-hate relationship with pathetic TV

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Emily and Lilli catch up on trashy TV, wardrobe wishlists and more. They break down the latest Bridgerton season — NO spoilers incl...

Admitting we have a social media addiction

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, the girls discuss everything dopamine aka a well known neurotransmitter in our brains. Some research suggests we are not designed ...

Short, sweet and stupid (listen at your own risk)

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The title pretty much speaks for itself — a short and sweet (and rogue) catch up on the inner workings of the phonetic alphabet, what happens when y...

Why is motherhood overwhelming and overstimulating?

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, the girls discuss a recent opinion piece they read, ‘Motherhood is killing me in so many ways’ which explores how we hav...

Catching up on the terrible parts of getting old and rickety

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, the girls catch up on all the terrible parts of getting old and rickety. Emily gives an update on the aftermath of the horri...

The ultimate guide to skincare with Joanna Fleming

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, the girls talk to Joanna Fleming about all things skincare. Joanna is a dermal therapist, beauty journalist and content creato...

Trad Wife Culture and the end of the Girl Boss Era

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode, the girls delve deep into a New Yorker article on the rise and fall of the trad wife. Trad wives is described as a movemen...

How to offend someone: our biggest icks

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Emily and Lilli are celebrating the first thirty episodes of Suddenly Thirty! They wanted to do things a little differently, and thought it...

How the Three Word Method has changed the way we get dressed

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Lilli and Emily talk all about their favourite topics - style, fashion and shopping! With the change of season and weather coo...

An Easter mystery — who stole the eggs?

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 28, Lilli shares the strange and spooky situation that occurred in her home over Easter. This episode may feel more like a true crime episo...

Top tips for renovating and styling your home

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we share our top tips when it comes to renovating – whether it be one room or an entire home. From how to prepare and plan, where...

An easy guide to setting healthy boundaries

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, the girls explore everything boundaries – What are they? Are there different types of boundaries? How to identify if you h...

Catching up on day ruiners, Dysons and dad caps

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 25, the girls talk their latest in’s, out’s and icks, what shopping they have planned for the winter months ahead as well as Em’s run...

Understanding your cycle and balancing your hormones with Nat Kringoudis

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 24, Emily and Lilli interview Nat Kringoudis. Nat is a health care practitioner, author, speaker and fertility expert. She is the founder o...

Our favourite beauty things, dealing with PMDD, and deciding when to wean

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 23, the girls talk all things make up, how Emily never wears lipstick, their favourite skincare pages to follow and their new skincare rout...

The latest ins and outs, dreams come true, shopping ban lifted, and WestConnex adventures

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 22, Lilli and Emily bring your favourite episode - a catch up! They had the BEST week of their lives going to Taylor Swift and share the st...

Create your dream space with Mariah from Folk Studio

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode, Emily and Lilli interview the cofounder and director of Folk Studio, Mariah. We chat all about where Mariah started her journey...

In our ‘need Taylor Swift tickets’ era

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 20, the girls have a good old fashioned chin wag. They chat about what’s been happening in their lives, the making of a podcast jingle, i...

Why it’s impossible to truly shop sustainably: The ways you can reduce your impact, choose well and still enjoy fashion

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 19, Lilli and Emily dive into the complex topic of fast fashion. They chat all about the cost of fast fashion and how much we are really di...

The real husbands of Suddenly Thirty

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 18, the girls introduce you to their husbands – Luke and Dan, but not before catching up on the price of knives, the Newington school dra...

We have a confession, winning the lotto and rogue rants

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 17, Em and Lil bring you your favourite kind of episode… a good old catch up. They have a big confession to make, give you an update on h...

Becoming a better listener

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lil and Em dive deep into the art of becoming a better listener. The girls share their personal experiences of why it is important to...

How to discover your style with stylist Liv from Rattle Style

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 15, the girls interview Liv – the incredible fashion stylist behind Rattle Style. They talk deeply about what inspired Liv to start Rattl...

In's and out's for 2024

08 Jan 2024

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In this week’s episode, Em and Lil discuss their version of a new years resolution - in's and out's for 2024. While some ins and outs were more form...

How to make friends and meet new people with Bella Boyle

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 13, the girls sit down with their beautiful friend Bella (AKA Isabella) as she shares her experience of moving interstate and starting her ...

Ask us anything!

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 12, the girls answer the questions that came through on the AMA on Instagram. They give you their honest thoughts on whether you can get ov...

An honest conversation about being working mothers

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 11, Lilli and Emily have an honest conversation about life as working mothers. They talk about the reality of balancing working mum life an...

10 pearls of wisdom from 30 year old nobodies

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the tenth episode of Suddenly Thirty, Lilli and Emily are sharing ten pearls of wisdom that they are taking into their thirties. They talk about wh...

Wellness in the world of #inflation

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode, Emily and Lilli discuss the wellness industry and how to participate in caring about your mind and body wellness without spending a...

Decorating for the festive season

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 8 the girls discuss decorating for the holidays, do’s and don’ts, a development in Emily’s health status, plus part two of the Sudden...