Why Smart Women Podcast
Welcome to the Why Smart Women Podcast, hosted by Annie McCubbin. We explore why women sometimes make the wrong choices and offer insightful guidance for better, informed decisions. Through engaging discussions, interviews, and real-life stories, we empower women to harness their intelligence, question their instincts, and navigate life's complexities with confidence. Join us each week to uncover the secrets of smarter decision-making and celebrate the brilliance of women everywhere.
Episodes
125 episodes
Can the Arts save us from ourselves?
1. The 2026 Adelaide Writers Festival has been cancelled2. A Seperation is an Iranian film - Lucinda apologises for glitching3. Grief Is A Thing With Feathers by Max Porter4. Sydney Festival touring actor - Khalid Abdulla -...
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Episode 74
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48:23
Give the scammers the boot this holiday season.
We move from a raw reflection on the Bondi tragedy to practical tools that restore agency at a stressful time of year. Five major Christmas scams are unpacked with psychology, red flags and clear steps to protect your money and your calm.
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Episode 73
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43:53
I’m Not Nagging, You’re Just Distracted
We challenge the idea of “nagging” and swap it for clearer timing, safer habits, and fairer workload. One of us needs quick wins, the other needs deep-focus blocks, and we build a shared system so both can work.• acknowledging Sydney co...
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39:52
Science Over Woo: Navigating Menopause Without The Hype
We challenge the wellness industry’s menopause claims and explain what actually works, from HRT to bone health. We unpack why wild yam cream can’t work, how bias and group pressure shape choices, and which tests and treatments improve life....
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43:25
The Australian Skeptics tell it like it is !
We record live with Australian Skeptics to unpack wellness fads, anti‑vax myths, and why certainty beats nuance online. From onion cures to HPV wins, we share how to challenge claims with empathy, evidence, and clear language without feeding fa...
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Episode 71
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1:07:55
The Snarky Gherkin talks Cookers, Beef Tallow and Microplastics..
We dig into Australia’s “Cooker Wars,” why online hype didn’t translate into real marches, and how grifters turn fear into sales. Along the way we unpack media tactics, harmful pseudoscience, and what you can actually do about microplastics wit...
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57:41