Let Her Finish

Hot flushes, mood swings, brain fog… and that’s just Monday. Niki Bezzant is back to help us unravel the mystery of perimenopause (and beyond), with practical advice and zero fear-mongering. Whether you’re noticing changes or just curious about what’s ahead, this episode is a reminder that this next stage is something to understand, embrace, and even look forward to - not fear. The Period Diaries are proudly brought to you by Libra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back with a fresh round of life updates - from holidaying with boyfriends and matching tattoos to weddings and all that gross stuff. We’re already locked in for the 2026 festie season and blown away by Harry Styles smashing a sub-three-hour marathon in Berlin. It’s also Fat Bear Week, Brodie’s found the best marg in the world, and we’re debating everything from cheese and crackers in kids’ lunchboxes to which of us would rather eat cat food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Motherhood changes your body - and yes, that includes your period. In this honest and personal episode, Gracie shares her journey through postpartum bleeding, healing, and navigating the WTF moments of motherhood. Brodie opens up about her own experience with abortion, and how that reshaped her connection with her cycle. It’s heartfelt, unfiltered, and so needed. The Period Diaries are proudly brought to you by Libra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We handed the mic to the guys - partners, husbands, and unsuspecting producer Dave - to find out what they really think about periods. Are they squeamish? Supportive? Confused? Turns out, it’s a little of everything. Featuring audio from Ali, Hayden, and Dave; this one’s equal parts sweet, surprising, and occasionally hilarious. The Period Diaries are proudly brought to you by Libra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We kick off the week with our continued admiration for the Black Ferns - but we’re furious at the New Zealand media for its lack of Women's Rugby World Cup coverage. Caitlin and Tegan share their wisdom with Brodie on how to holiday with a boyfriend. Turns out you can in fact turn orange from eating too many pumpkins and carrots. Plus, we reflect on bars that pass the vibe check, and weigh up the pros and cons of a matching set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spoiler: periods don’t get easier with age - they just come with more life admin and experience. We’re talking workouts, birth control, moods, planning around work/holidays, and the weird shame that still lingers in adult life. We talk about Brodie’s Great Bleed of 2023 and all about managing menstruation while adulting hard. The Period Diaries are proudly brought to you by Libra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tegan joins us this week for a deep dive into the role celebrities should - or shouldn’t - play in global issues. We’re all thinking we’ll be festi pests again this summer. Get on board people, because Brussels sprouts are BACK. Caitlin shares a life-changing chin-hair hack. Have you heard about Mr Fantasy?? Plus: hobbies, duty-free, and a big old Sydney Marathon and Naseby Ultra debrief! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So... what actually is ‘the cycle’? It’s more than just bleeding once a month (shocking, we know). Niki Bezzant joins us to break it all down—from hormones and moods to the phases we should’ve learned about in health class… and the moon!? Consider this your cycle cheat sheet—minus the awkward classroom diagrams. The Period Diaries are proudly brought to you by Libra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today, we chat about our glorious Black Ferns, weight-loss drugs, and HOLY HECK... Brodie has a BOYFRIEND! Caitlin is also celebrating one year with her gorgeous man. Plus, we discuss why we should wear our wedding dresses twice, and how we can now self-test our womanly bits at the doctor’s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember your first period? Chances are, it was confusing, a little weird, and came with a side of panic (and possibly a secret stash of pads in your school bag). In this episode, we look back at The First Cycle: how it shaped our early ideas of being ‘grown up’ and how we juggled school, sport, and surprises in our undies. The Period Diaries are proudly brought to you by Libra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices