Double A Chattery with Amanda Keller and Anita McGregor

This week, Amanda and Anita ask why fashion seems obsessed with youth when grown women are ready and willing to spend. From twenty-something models to flimsy fabrics and the eternal search for something stylish that isn’t cropped, cut out or completely shapeless- has fashion forgotten the women actually buying the clothes? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Amanda & Anita get inside the brain with one of Australia’s most trusted doctors, Dr Norman Swan. He explains why brain ageing isn’t all about decline — and how we can help our brains adapt, stay resilient and keep working well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whatever happened to the family dinner table? Amanda and Anita explore how the heart of the home has shifted from the dining room to the lounge room, why shared meals still matter, and what we're losing when we stop gathering around the table. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode, Amanda and Anita chat with Roisin O’Bentley from Thrive Physiotherapy. The UK based physiotherapist, affectionately known as ‘The Leaks Lady’, teaches women how to get the most out of their bodies without letting the fear of leakage get in the way of a good time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Double A Chattery, Amanda and Anita explore why conspiracy theories captivate us. From tin hats and wild tales- like Ellen DeGeneres eating her ex and a dolphin kidnapper- to their own beliefs and the importance of critical thinking. The episode covers how conspiracies provide comfort, and why learning to question what we hear matters more than ever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Double A Chattery, Amanda opens her heart about one of the hardest goodbyes she's ever faced... the loss of her beloved dog, Mini. In an emotional and deeply personal conversation, Amanda shares how she knew it was time to let Mini go, the final moments they spent together, and the heartbreak that comes with losing a cherished companion. It's a touching discussion about love, grief and the lasting impact our animals have on our lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s podcast, Amanda and Anita chat to one of the coolest and most colourful people on the Australian art scene. Her name is Stavroula Adameitis, known by many as Frida Las Vegas; she’s a designer and author whose work sits somewhere between popular culture, nostalgia, maximalism and futures-thinking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How many different types of friends do you have? This week on Double A Chattery, Amanda and Anita unpack the friendships that shape our lives, the surprising rules around becoming friends with a friend’s friend and share the story of how a mutual connection brought them together in the first place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode, Amanda and Anita explore the art of saying no — why it can feel so hard, especially for people-pleasers, and how learning to say no can help us set healthier boundaries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Double A Chattery, Amanda and Anita explore the myth of the perfect job, why even dream careers come with downsides, and whether modern life has left us with less free time than ever before. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast, Amanda & Anita speak with Australian political commentator, author, and media entrepreneur Hannah Ferguson. She’s the young woman with a big voice… challenging the way we view politics and how she’s helping a new generation shape the future of public dialogue. Hannah Ferguson's upcoming tour dates: Thursday, 1 October 2026 – Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra, ACT Friday, 2 October 2026 – State Theatre, Sydney, NSW Saturday, 3 October 2026 – Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide, SA Sunday, 4 October 2026 – QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane, QLD Thursday, 8 October 2026 – Hamer Hall (Arts Centre Melbourne), Melbourne, VIC Wednesday, 28 October 2026 – Astor Theatre, Perth, WA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tradwife aesthetic was once everywhere, but the shine may finally be wearing off. Amanda and Anita dive into the world of Nara Smith, Ballerina Farm and the influencers redefining or abandoning the movement, while exploring what happens when a lifestyle trend blurs into a political push for women to surrender independence and power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Amanda and Anita speak with Andrew Padayachy about his work with Justice Health, his own lived experience... and how he’s paying it forward through his work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Double A Chattery, Amanda and Anita are letting the conversation wander wherever it pleases. From the heartfelt stories listeners shared after their jewellery episode, to whale symbolism, true crime, meditation music, family trips and the challenge of keeping all the plates spinning, it's a warm, thoughtful chat between friends. Take a moment to unwind with Amanda's favourite meditation playlists: Collection 1, Collection 2 and Collection 3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Amanda and Anita chat to native beekeeper and educator, Ian Driver about the fascinating world of native bees, why they matter, and what we can do to help them thrive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Double A Chattery, Amanda explains what it's really like being left-handed in a world built for right-handers. From everyday annoyances to fascinating historical attitudes towards lefties, Amanda and Anita explore how something so simple can have a surprisingly big impact on life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s it like to run an escort agency for women? And who makes sure the staff is up to par? This week, Anita and Amanda sit down with Anna, the founder of a female-focused escort agency, and Jasmine, the woman hired to "test" the male escorts before they officially start. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the girls are talking jewellery - not the flashy stuff, but the pieces that mean everything. From sentimental treasures to everyday staples, Amanda and Anita share the stories behind what they wear… and why the real value isn’t in the price tag, but the memories they carry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Amanda and Anita chat with cybersecurity expert Dr Andrew Reeves about how to spot scams, stay safe online, and understand the tips and tricks scammers use to catch people out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Double A Chattery, Amanda and Anita dive into the culture of dobbing — from the playground chants we grew up with to the unspoken Australian rule that you don’t tell, you handle it yourself. They unpack how that value system clashes with modern ideas around bullying, whistleblowing and speaking up, and whether COVID shifted our collective attitude to dobbing for good. Where’s the line between fairness and being a dobber? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.