Women on the Verge

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Women on the Verge

Lis and Lisa

9 episodes

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Lis and Lisa tackle the mother of all questions: where do we actually want to live when the suburban dream is eating us alive? From German coffin-factory conversions to underground Coober Pedy bunkers, the Vergens explore alternative living that doesn't require selling your soul to the mortgage gods. Plus: mud brick masterclasses, accidental cult formation, and why this conversation escalates from "cute tiny houses" to "apocalypse prep" real quick. Key Points Discussed The Housing Crisis i...

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Episodes (9/9)

Women on the Verge

Where the Hell Are We Going to Live? (And Should We Start a Cult?)

Few seconds ago

47 minutes

Women on the Verge

Soccer Mum to Sharpshooter: Lisa's Wildest Skill Yet

In possibly the most unexpected plot twist in Verge history, Lisa casually announces she's been learning to shoot. Yes, you read that right. Our self-proclaimed non-violent, walk-away-loving host has discovered she has a damn good eye for an air rifle, and she's not mad about it. From accidentally loving target practice to navigating Australia's (thankfully) strict gun laws, Lisa takes us through her journey from suburban soccer mum to certified firearm safety graduate. Spoiler: there are A L...

1 week ago

19 minutes

Women on the Verge

The Great Breakup (With Your Stuff)

TL;DR: Lis is moving into a new life stage. selling the house, and staring down a mountain of stuff that may or may not include six flutes and skinny jeans from 2005. Lisa tries (and fails) to convince her that nobody needs that many flutes. Spoiler: they're all staying. What Went Down: Lis is officially entering her Version 63.4 era - which means separating from her husband, moving house, and facing the ultimate question: Am I a minimalist who lives in a city apartment, or do I need...

2 weeks ago

35 minutes

Women on the Verge

The Key to Everything (Or: How Lisa Finally Adulted Her Way Out of a Lockout)

This week on Women on the Verge: Lisa tackles the DIY project that's been haunting her for YEARS - installing a key lockbox after approximately one million lockouts. What starts as a simple solution spirals into drilling brick, phoning friends with actual upper body strength, and confronting the harsh reality that teenage boys are now stronger than us. From ADHD quirks and expensive Uber trips for spare keys, to discovering the hot handymen of Abbotsford Bunnings, this episode is part home im...

3 weeks ago

25 minutes

Women on the Verge

Headlamps, Hoarding, and the Great Dried Fruit Controversy

Episode Summary: Lisa's power went out. Sort of. Welcome to the mysterious world of brownouts - where some lights work, some don't, and your WiFi dies but your oven keeps humming. What happens when a suburban mum discovers she's completely unprepared for even the mildest power disruption? ChatGPT to the rescue with emergency prep tips, while Lis reveals she's been secretly hoarding supplies like a suburban prepper queen. Key Points: ⚡ The Great Brownout Mystery Power outage meets selec...

1 month ago

28 minutes

Women on the Verge

Lisa gets wood (and learns the difference between a nail and a screw)

Episode Summary: Lisa's gateway drug into Verge Life? Growing her own food. What happens when someone who's killed every plant she's ever owned decides to build veggie planter boxes from scratch? Spoiler: wood jokes, tool confusion, and the revelation that nails and screws are different things. From pink toolboxes to wicking beds, this is DIY with a steep learning curve and helpful Dad energy from the soccer sidelines. Key Points: 🔨 Tool Time Reality Check Pink toolbox from Sweden (all...

1 month ago

27 minutes

Women on the Verge

We present to you: The Ratchet Strap Queen

Episode Summary: Lis spills the tea on her gateway drug into Verge Life - CAMPING. What happens when a non-camping suburban mum decides she needs to become Bear Grylls overnight? Spoiler: ratchet straps, tears in a Super Cheap Auto car park, and something called "Big Daddy Deluxe." From roof rack disasters to gourmet camp oven pizza, this is survival with snacks at its most chaotic. Key Points: 🚗 The Great Ratchet Strap Massacre YouTube University crash course at 6am4 ratchet straps di...

1 month ago

25 minutes

Women on the Verge

Welcome Vergens!

Episode Summary Meet Lis and Lisa - two mid-40s single mums who've suddenly realised they can't even put oil in their cars, let alone survive the apocalypse. After spending years building successful online businesses, they're now staring down a rapidly changing world wondering: "If shit hits the fan, would we be okay?" Spoiler alert: Probably not. But they're gonna have fun figuring it out. This is the origin story of two friends who decided to stop doom-scrolling and start skill-building. F...

1 month ago

24 minutes

Women on the Verge

A Teaser…

Episode Summary Welcome to chaos, Vergens! This was supposed to be a cute 2-3 minute intro... but here we are 13 minutes later having shared way too much about banana issues, childhood stage names, and questionable online profiles. Two longtime friends who've survived urban life but realised they're woefully unprepared for anything else (blackouts? building stuff? basic survival?) are starting a journey toward self-reliance. Expect fumbling, oversharing, and zero expertise – but maximum comm...

2 months ago

13 minutes