# Bring Back the Middle Finger, Fake Smiles and Gen Z are Glowing Down

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Podcast: [Let Her Finish](https://stenobird.com/podcast/let-her-finish-1226681)
Published: 2026-07-15T04:00:00+00:00
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Brodie is still away on her 40th sabbatical this week, having left her Croatian island life to travel to Bali for her birthday on Saturday. While Gracie and Tegan hold down the fort, the incredible Ella Monnery joins us! Gracie opens up a deeply important conversation for Birth Trauma Awareness week, getting vulnerable about her own experiences navigating an emergency C-section, mastitis, post-natal depression, anxiety, and more. We unpack the latest news that Gen Z is reportedly "glowing down," and debate which beauty treatments we’d drop first to save a few pennies. Plus, we break down how faking smiles at work can lead to drinking, Pitbull’s new world record, and seeking validation from social media. Also, Gracie explains why we need to bring back the middle finger, Tegan shares how she’s been preparing for her big 30th birthday next week, and Ella reveals how she’s navigating her Saturn Return. See more from Let Her Finish: Instagram: @‌letherfinishnzYouTube: @‌letherfinish Set styled by our friends at Freedom Furniture and filmed at rova studios, find more from your favourite podcasts at rova.nz Credits: Hosts: Brodie Kane, Gracie Hitchcock, Tegan Yorwarth Executive Producer: Laura White Sponsored by: Shine On, Shop your favourite fashion brands & discover new ones at shineon.co.nz 00:00:00 Welcome Ella Monnery 00:05:40 Birth Trauma Awareness Week 00:10:20 Gen Z Glow Down And Beauty Routines 00:16:45 Pitbull’s New World Record 00:24:35 Using Social Media for Validation 00:28:40 Bringing Back The Middle Finger 00:33:00 Why Fake Smiling Leads To Drinking 00:35:45 Kid’s Fashion Choices 00:39:15 Navigating The Saturn Return Transition 00:44:00 Friendships For A Reason Or A Season 00:46:50 Mecca Packages, Missing Wallets & Tegan’s 30th Birthday Learn more about your ad…

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