Two Girls Strong Podcast

In this episode, Roxanne and Catherine dig into the stories they grew up with around eating, where food came from, who made it, and what it meant. Catherine shares her seven years as a vegan and what that journey taught her about identity and choice. They explore the gendered labour hidden in plain sight at family tables: the women who cooked every Sunday lunch while the men carved the meat and got the best pieces, and what that quietly communicated, even in households where it wasn't completely foreign for dads to cook. Roxanne reflects on how respectability politics shapes her relationship with food, and the particular tension of asking for what you actually want. Both speak to the experience of cooking food from home while living abroad, and how a meal can be a thread back to culture, memory, and self. At the heart of it: the idea that how we feed ourselves, and others, is an act of love, and that learning to eat in a way that genuinely nourishes you is part of learning to take care of yourself.

In this episode, Roxanne and Catherine sit down for an honest and personal conversation about clothing, style, and what it means to dress like yourself. They trace the journey from childhood - the desire to fit in, the moments of getting it wrong - to the quieter, more intentional relationship with style that adulthood can bring. The episode gets real about what styling actually is: a skill that can be developed, a form of self-expression that communicates something whether you intend it to or not, and a quiet source of dignity when it works. A candid reflection on identity, self-presentation, and the small but meaningful act of showing up as yourself.

This one is a little different and a little more personal than usual. In this special edition, Roxanne turns the mic on Catherine for a birthday reflection conversation. With questions from listeners and a few of Roxanne's own, Catherine opens up about memory, growth, and the year behind her - what she's learned, what she's leaving behind, and what she's still becoming. The conversation moves through her career, the crossing over of our relationship from friendship to lovers, and the quiet ways she has surprised herself. It also holds space for something tender: ten years since the passing of Catherine's mom, a woman who was there to nurture the early moments of Catherine's creative life. Enlightening, deeply personal, and at moments quietly emotional - this is Catherine, seen and celebrated.

In this latest episode, Roxanne and Catherine sit down for an honest and heartfelt conversation about friendship in adulthood - what it means, why it matters, and why it's harder than it used to be. They explore how the friendships we hold shape who we are, and what it actually takes to build and sustain meaningful connections when life gets full and busy. The episode also gets real about what makes a friendship genuinely good - including the courage it takes to work through difficult moments, and the wisdom to recognise when it's time to let go. A warm, candid reflection on one of the most quietly important parts of adult life.

In this episode, Catherine and Roxanne reflect on what it means to move through different seasons of life and arrive in their mid-30s. They unpack how they once imagined aging would feel, the mental and emotional shifts they’re still navigating, and the ways they’re learning to embrace being fully grown women. From changing physical experiences to career evolution and the tender challenge of letting go of earlier versions of themselves, they speak honestly about the gap between expectation and reality, and what it looks like to grow into this next chapter with intention.

In this episode, Roxanne and Catherine share an open and thoughtful conversation about how and why they’ve chosen to be childfree. They speak with deep respect for parents and the responsibility of raising children, while also acknowledging the magnitude of parenthood and how that reality informed their decision. The episode explores the judgments and assumptions often placed on childfree couples, including queer couples, and how they are intentionally defining themselves as a complete and valid family unit. A reflective and affirming conversation about choice, agency, and living in alignment with your values.

In our latest episode, Catherine and Roxanne speak candidly about what it’s really like to feel stuck - in life, in work, and in yourself - and the often uncomfortable process of getting unstuck. Through their personal experiences, they reflect on the frustration, uncertainty, and self-doubt that can come with being in a stuck place, as well as the unexpected gifts that emerged on the other side. Roxanne also brings her perspective as a Career Confidence Coach, offering insight into how she supports others through similar moments of transition. This is an honest conversation about growth, courage, and choosing movement even when clarity feels far away.

In this episode, Roxanne and Catherine dive into the media that shaped how they saw themselves growing up and into adulthood - from TV and music videos to early internet culture and today’s social feeds. They talk about how these influences fuelled both self-expression and insecurity, how their relationship with media has shifted over time, and what they’ve had to reimagine for themselves. They also reflect on how they’re now contributing to the media landscape in their own way, recognising the powerful role media plays in shaping how we see ourselves and what we believe is possible.

In this episode, Catherine and Roxanne open up about their experience of marriage as a queer couple - what shaped their early perceptions of marriage, how those ideas shifted over time, and what it actually feels like to build a life together. They get honest about their different viewpoints, the values they agree matter most in a long-term relationship, and the decisions they’ve made to shape a marriage that feels true to who they are. They also acknowledge something important: marriage is one path, not the path, to living a full and meaningful life.

In this opening episode, Roxanne and Catherine unpack how the idea of success has evolved for them as individuals, partners, and professionals. They explore how childhood dreams, social expectations, and lived experiences have reshaped the way they set goals and make plans.