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Talking all things love, life, lust, and a bunch of other stuff. Nothing is off limits in this podcast that navigates relationships and dating in the modern day. Brought to you by two bachelor finalists Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne.

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  • S6 · E137
    Yesterday · 52 min

    The Cornell Seven: When Public Outrage Works (& Your Horror Housemates)

    Hey Lifers! Britt has come armed with content this week, and it might be the thing that finally gets her cancelled. A spontaneous detour to Centennial Park, a helpless baby bird, and a pet-napping scandal... Plus Laura has stepped off a four-day cruise and straight into the studio, still swaying. She tells us about sea legs, and sober 11am karaoke in front of the breakfast buffet crowd. (Yes we get podcast karaoke too). Then the moment you've all been waiting for. The breadcrumbs are over, and we can FINALLY tell you our big news: Life Unlocked, our brand new subscription on Patreon! It's all bonus content, nothing is being taken away, and your four free episodes a week aren't going anywhere. For $6.99 a month you'll get at least two bonus episodes a month, first access to live shows and merch, polls, a direct line to us, and an exclusive Ask Uncut answer from Hamish Blake. Anyone who subscribes in the first four weeks goes into a giveaway too. Your horror housemate stories did not disappoint. We've got a dick in the kitchen sink, a man literally living in the walls, a booger-wallpapered bedroom, a top-bunk vomiter, a five cent piece dusting trap, and a threesome shadow puppet show performed for a housemate AND her religious mother. ⚠️ Content warning: This episode discusses sexual assault. If this is triggering for you, please skip from 33:05, or take care while listening. Support resources are listed below. Then we shift gears to the Cornell Seven. A student alleges she was drugged and sexually assaulted by seven fraternity members after a message went out to the entire fraternity group chat. Two were expelled, five were told to attend a workshop and write an essay. After mass online outrage, New York prosecutors have reopened the criminal investigation. We talk about why survivors don't report, what happens to the bystanders who say nothing, when trial by social media helps and when it goes wrong, and what this means here at home. We close with a powerful message from an Australian headmaster to his students about what it really means to be a good man. Everything discussed in relation to this case is alleged, and no charges have been laid at the time of recording. On Friday, don't miss our interview with a forensic psychiatrist who has been following the Lindsay Clancy case closely. Join Life Unlocked on Patreon: Life Unlocked Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome back 00:47 Britt accidentally kidnaps a baby bird 06:31 The dog Britt "rescued" from its own front yard 08:36 Laura's sea legs & sober cruise karaoke 14:30 Our big announcement: Life Unlocked 21:11 Horror housemates: the kitchen sink & the man in the wall 33:05 ⚠️ CW: The Cornell Seven 49:33 Consent culture in Australia & a headmaster's message to his students If you need support (Australia): 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 or 1800respect.org.au (24/7 national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling) Full Stop Australia: 1800 385 578 (24/7 trauma counselling for people affected by sexual, domestic or family violence) Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support) Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 (for young people aged 5 to 25) If you are in immediate danger, call 000 Keep your questions coming! Slide into the Life Uncut DMs at @lifeuncutpodcast on Instagram You can watch us on Youtube Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Sophie Nathan Video Produced by Vanessa Beckford & Lachy Pugsley Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S6 · E136
    Sunday · 45 min

    Ask Uncut: Is This A Date? (& He Won’t Stop Talking In Third Person)

    Hey Lifers! Welcome back to Ask Uncut, where we answer your deepest, darkest and most burning questions! Something is coming… and for two people who have NEVER teased anything in seven years (we're too disorganised and do everything last minute), we're officially in our breadcrumb era. We've dropped one very Matilda-coded hint, and all will be revealed on Wednesday, so make sure you're listening! Vibes of the week: Laura – Rachel DeSalvo ceramics (handmade letters, ring dishes, vases… all stunning. Go follow her on Instagram) Britt – Beef Season 2 on Netflix (you don't need to have seen season one!) Bonus – The Gentlemen Season 2 on Netflix Then it's into your questions! Q1: MY FRIEND IS SUPER LAZY AT WORK AND EVERYONE TALKS ABOUT HER BEHIND HER BACK. DO I TELL HER? I've worked with my colleague in the medical field for seven-plus years, and we've become very close friends. The problem is she has always been lazy at work. She avoids tasks by looking busy, hides when there's something difficult to do, and chats about her social life and kids when it's flat out. Lately it's got way worse, and I've found out every other colleague talks about her laziness behind her back and doesn't want to be paired with her. My husband says I should tell her because she's a good friend, but I hate conflict. Should I just leave it, since she'll eventually find out herself anyway? Q2: HE WON'T STOP TALKING ABOUT HIMSELF IN THE THIRD PERSON I started talking to a guy I've known for a few years, and our first date is in a month's time. We live in different states, so we've been on the phone and texting a lot, and everything is going great. However, he often refers to himself in the third person: "Steve got a little too drunk last night," "Steve was really busy today." It's giving me the ick hard. It's giving me reverse fanny flutters. I know it's not a new thing, but now that I'm interested in dating him, it's become a serious problem for me. Am I being too nitpicky, or is this actually gross? And how do I ask him to stop without hurting his feelings? (Producer Soph has lived this one, and she will never recover from the words "Steve's turn for little spoon" whispered by a 6'5" man.) Q3: MY NEW COLLEAGUE ASKED ME FOR COFFEE. IS IT A DATE OR NETWORKING? I'm a happily married teacher, and a new colleague has joined our school. I haven't spoken to him much, but I just got this email: "Hi, I hope you're well. Just wanted to ask if you would like to go out for coffee or something sometime." Is he asking me on a date, or is this networking? Networking usually happens at conferences, not within the school. I also don't usually wear my wedding ring because I play sports and I'm constantly taking it on and off. How should I respond? Q4: MY HOUSEMATES HIDE THEIR FOOD AND CLEANING PRODUCTS IF WE USE EVEN A MORSEL My partner and I didn't know our housemates before they moved in; we thought living with friends was too risky. They told us they were full-time students who'd get jobs once uni started. Eight months in, neither has a job, so they're always home. We both work full time and we're out most of the time. All the furniture, crockery and TV subscriptions are ours, and we pay almost $150 more a week for the master bedroom and car park. But if we use even a bit of their pepper, it's hidden away the next day. I can see it all stashed in their bedroom and bathroom when the doors are open, lol. Is it normal to have your own of everything in a share house, or are some items fair play? Laura has been the victim of a very tight housemate who asked her to replace a banana (the night after she'd cooked him dinner). Now we want YOUR housemate horror stories! What's the most unhinged, deranged thing a housemate has done to you? Send them in and we'll revisit it next week. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Intro: we have something to announce (and a Matilda breadcrumb) 2:31 — Unsubscribe: AirDrop codes (and the Great Barrier Reef porn ferry) 4:37 — Vibes of the week: Rachel DeSalvo ceramics, Beef S2 & The Gentlemen 8:27 — Q1: My friend is lazy at work and everyone's talking. Do I tell her? 18:24 — Q2: He won't stop talking about himself in the third person 27:02 — Q3: My new colleague asked me for coffee. Date or networking? 34:46 — Q4: My housemates hide the pepper if we use a morsel Keep your Ask Uncuts coming! Slide into the Life Uncut DMs at @lifeuncutpodcast on Instagram, or post anonymously in the Facebook Discussion Group. You can watch us on Youtube Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Sophie Nathan Video Produced by Vanessa Beckford & Lachy Pugsley Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S6 · E135
    Friday · 43 min

    Offcuts: Our Millennial Midlife Crisis, The Marble Jar Theory & A Public Toilet Horror Story

    Hey Lifers! Welcome to Offcuts, your little weekend snackkkk! This week, Laura's seven-year-old daughter Marlie Mae has started writing her debut novel… working title: Sweet or Death… and we try to figure out whether we should be concerned or proud. Then, we're forced to confront a horrifying truth: we are, technically, in our midlife. A viral Instagram list has us running through the tell-tale signs of a millennial midlife crisis and debating whether it's a crisis, or just a glow up. We also unpack a new workplace survey on the most annoying office habit (spoiler: it's "pinging" people instead of just talking to them), and get into whether Gen Z really deserves the reputation they get for turning up late. Then, Brené Brown's viral Marble Jar Theory has us divided: is tallying up every good and bad moment in a friendship a healthy way to check in, or the fastest way to make every relationship feel transactional? We close out with a very serious deep dive into New York's new 10-minute timed public toilets, and the horror stories that come with them (fair warning: there's a pants-around-the-ankles moment in Hyde Park you will not forget). Keep your questions coming! Slide into the Life Uncut DMs at @lifeuncutpodcast on Instagram You can watch us on Youtube Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Lachy Pugsley Video Produced by Vanessa Beckford & Lachy Pugsley Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S6 · E134
    Thursday · 41 min

    Could Male Contraception Work? "It's Different For Girls" : Uncut with Billie JD Porter

    Hey Lifers! Currently, 874 million women worldwide rely on modern contraception to prevent pregnancy. So today we're asking the question so many of us have had: why is that responsibility shouldered so heavily by women, and where are the men? We're joined by journalist and documentary filmmaker Billie JD Porter, whose new documentary It's Different For Girls looks at why contraception has been treated as almost entirely a woman's responsibility; from the invention of the pill and the autonomy it gave women, through to the decades-long delay on a male alternative. We chat: The wild, gendered history of how the pill was first marketed - not to women, but to doctors The three sexist caricatures used to sell birth control to women in the 60s and 70s Tubal ligation vs vasectomy & the enormous gap in how often each is performed The 1970 congressional hearing into the pill's safety that didn't invite a single woman to testify Why male contraceptive research that started in the 1950s got shelved Inside the clinical trials for the male contraceptive gel Whether men can actually be ‘trusted’ with contraception This conversation is intended to be informational and exploratory, and should not be taken as medical advice. If you have questions about contraception or reproductive health, please speak to your doctor or a qualified professional. Find out more about Billie's documentary It's Different For Girls: Streaming now on Kinema Follow Billie: https://www.instagram.com/billiejdporter/?hl=en See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S6 · E133
    September 22 · 50 min

    Am I Failing At Friendships? (& The Truth About Channing Tatum)

    Hey Lifers! Happy Wednesday! Before we even get going, Britt's got something that she’s been holding on to just for the pod and it’s got us all nervous… Then it's into an Accidentally Unfiltered for the ages: a Lifer accidentally sends the least sexy nude in human history and it’s even worse than you could possibly imagine. We get into the internet's latest obsession, an account called "Bidness_Nonya" that only follows Channing Tatum, only compliments Channing Tatum and allegedly throws shade at his exes. Is it actually him? We revisit our own Raya walks of shame along the way, plus a confession or two about our own ex-stalking burner account eras. Then the big one. Off the back of cancelling on one of her closest friends' birthdays this weekend, Laura opens up about something that's been sitting heavy: the realisation that in this season of life, the thing quietly losing out is friendship. It’s a bit of an emotional one, very open and vulnerable, and we ask what else are we sacrificing in life to just stay afloat? Also this week: we got a billboard! An actual, real, just-us billboard, and we're flying to Melbourne to go stand in front of it. Plus Suck and Sweet, including a very validating one-year-old niece situation. YouTube Timestamps 0:00 — Intro: Shoe redemption, Laura's latest "I'm moving to the Gold Coast" spiral 3:52 — Accidentally Unfiltered: the double bush pic sent to the same guy twice 8:01 — Beach day chaos with three kids and a mouthful of sand 13:36 — We got a billboard! Flying to Melbourne to see it 16:14 — Our Raya walks of shame: Channing Tatum & Lewis Capaldi 19:50 — Is Channing Tatum really running his own burner account? 31:13 — Laura on cancelling on her best friend and failing at friendship 52:08 — Suck and Sweet Keep your questions coming! Slide into the Life Uncut DMs at @lifeuncutpodcast on Instagram. You can watch us on Youtube. Join us on tiktok. Or join the Facebook Discussion Group. Laura's Spotify Birthing Playlist: HERE The Podcast about Soph's Finger: HERE Keep your questions coming! Slide into the Life Uncut DMs at @lifeuncutpodcast on Instagram You can watch us on Youtube Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Sophie Nathan Video Produced by Vanessa Beckford & Lachy Pugsley Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S6 · E132
    September 20 · 43 min

    Ask Uncut: The 2AM Secret, A Credit Taking Boss & Giving Up Your Plane Seat.

    Hey Lifers! Welcome back to Ask Uncut where we answer your deepest, darkest and most burning questions! Britt kicks things off fresh from a stranger's wedding, yes, she crashed one for work and cried the whole way through (obviously). Before the girls get into their vibes of the week and then straight into it: Naked sleepers with questionable bathroom habits, a boss who won't stop stealing the credit, a plane seat stand-off that has the group chat divided, and the etiquette minefield of ditching your friend's new beauty business. Vibes of the week: Britt – The Dropout on Disney+ (rewatch this before the new Elizabeth Holmes doco drops!) Laura – Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Blur Concealer Then it's into your questions! Q1: MY PARTNER SLEEPS NAKED AND DOES A 2AM POO THEN GETS BACK INTO BED My partner sleeps naked, I do not. That's absolutely his choice and I'm fine with it. But he has a middle-of-the-night routine where he needs the bathroom for a poo, most nights around 2-3am, and then he gets straight back into bed with his bare bum on the sheets, post-poo. Is it ridiculous and immature for me to feel grossed out by this? Do I need to just get over it? Q2: MY BOSS KEEPS TAKING CREDIT FOR MY IDEAS I think my boss takes credit for my ideas in meetings. I've pitched two big ideas this year that got genuine traction, and both times my manager has presented them to senior leadership as his own thinking, with me sitting right there. I'm early in my career and don't want to torch the relationship, but I don't want to spend the next five years being invisible either. Do I talk to him about it, or go over his head? Q3: WOULD YOU GIVE UP YOUR WINDOW SEAT FOR A PREGNANT MUM WITH A TODDLER? On a flight from Sydney to Queenstown, myself, my husband and our 17-month-old (plus 31 weeks pregnant me) had two seats between the three of us, while a woman in front had an entire row of three to herself. I asked if she'd swap so we could have the row while she kept an empty seat beside her, she said no, she wanted the window. Were we entitled for even asking, or have we lost the instinct to simply help someone out? Q4: MY FRIEND STARTED A BROW BUSINESS BUT I DON'T LIKE IT AND WANT TO GO BACK TO MY OLD GIRL A very good friend of mine recently started a small beauty business from home and I am so proud of her, but I don't actually like the way she does my brows. I gave her another chance recently because I want to support her, and I still don't love the results; I feel it's undoing years of work from my usual brow girl. How do I go back to my old place without hurting her feelings or making her think I don't support her? TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Intro: Britt crashes a stranger's wedding (and cries, obviously) 3:09 — Vibes of the week! 9:13 — Q1: The naked partner dilemma 15:16 — Q2: My boss keeps taking credit for my ideas 22:52 — Q3: Would you give up your window seat for a pregnant mum with a toddler? 33:13 — Q4: My friend started a brow business... but I don't like it Keep your Ask Uncuts coming! Slide into the Life Uncut DMs at @lifeuncutpodcast on Instagram, or post anonymously in the Facebook Discussion Group. Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S6 · E131
    September 18 · 42 min

    Offcuts: The HYROX Poop Scandal, Bridezilla's Contract & Your Best Petty Revenge Stories

    Hey Lifers! Welcome to Offcuts, your little weekend snackkk to get you through to Monday! Quick update from the 30-day, six-second kiss challenge: it is... not going well (Matt has strong feelings about morning breath and mid-cereal ambushes). Then it's round two of your petty revenge stories, and Lifers, you did not disappoint. From graffiti-ing a horrible ex-roommate's number on public bathroom walls, to a decade-long silent feud that ended in a very unhygienic doorstep delivery, to a groomsman's pants meeting an untimely end days before a wedding. We run through the best (and most deranged) of what you sent in. We also unpack a viral 15-point bridesmaid contract that's been doing the rounds, covering everything from banned weight gain to mandatory sobriety, and try to figure out if this bride is joking… or dead serious. Then, the story that has completely taken over our algorithm this week: a High Rocks world champion who had a full, uncontrollable bowel accident mid-competition — and kept going to take out the win. We get into the internet's brutal reaction, whether the rules needed to change, and if a title is really worth it at the cost of your dignity. We close out with the viral "plane breastfeeding" video that sparked outrage worldwide… before it turned out to be completely fake. We talk about rage bait, media literacy, and why fake outrage does more harm than good to real conversations. Listen to our Wednesday Ep where we spoke about our 30 Kissing Challenge Listen to OffCuts where we spoke about petty revenge Watch the Breastfeeding Mother on a plane video Keep your questions coming! Slide into the Life Uncut DMs at @lifeuncutpodcast on Instagram You can watch us on Youtube Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Keeshia Pettit Soph Nathan Video Produced by Vanessa Beckford & Lachy Pugsley Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S6 · E130
    September 17 · 53 min

    Guest Ask Uncut: Ash Wicks Getting Real on Sobriety & Solving Your Wedding Day Dramas

    Look who's finally made his way into the Life Uncut studio! It's the man, the myth, the tea-towel-on-his-head legend himself, Ash Wicks, co-host of Two Doting Dads and honorary work-husband of Matty J. Ash joins Britt and Laura for this week's Guest Ask Uncut, and before they get stuck into your dilemmas, he opens up about his brand new children's book, The Secret Ingredient (out now). We also dive into a refreshingly honest and deep chat about his journey giving up alcohol. What it felt like to "lose his best friend," the moment that made him hold himself accountable, and how it changed his marriage to April. Naturally, he also shares the pettiest hill he'll die on (and this could be a make or break in the marriage). In this episode, we cover: Ash's brand new kids' book, The Secret Ingredient, and the very relatable daycare-app rage that inspired it Why family dinners matter more than we give them credit for Ash's pettiest hill: being called out to another room instead of someone just... walking in Going alcohol-free: what pushed Ash to stop drinking, and why summer was the "dumbest" time to start The moment Ash realised how much of himself he wasn't giving his family Grieving alcohol like "losing a best friend," and why sobriety is a daily fight, not a finish line How going public and being held accountable changed things — and how it's impacted his marriage Then it's time to solve some life problems: Q1: "I found out my husband hasn't surfed in two years, but he still says he's going for a surf." Every Saturday for two years he grabbed his board and disappeared for three hours… Turns out he's just sitting in the car park drinking coffee and scrolling on his phone. Should I tell him I knows, or catch him out? Q2: "My husband didn't cry during our wedding vows." I expected at least a little emotion walking down the aisle ( he cries at every movie where an animal dies) but didn't shed a tear on their wedding day. Am I overreacting? Q3: "I found out my boyfriend goes to a specific cafe, not for the coffee, but because of the hot waitress." I’m the only one in the friend group who didn't know. Should I bring it up, and how? Q4: "My husband is addicted to screens and it really bothers me." Married ten years, three kids & if it's not the PlayStation, it's the iPad, phone or computer. How do I handle this without ending the relationship? YouTube Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome back & introducing Ash Wicks 01:44 – Ash's new book, The Secret Ingredient 06:58 – Ash's pettiest hill: being yelled at from another room 09:19 – Going alcohol-free: Ash's sobriety journey, one year on 21:01 – Q1: "My husband says he's surfing, but he's just sitting in the car park" 29:21 – Q2: "My husband didn't cry during our wedding vows" 36:00 – Q3: "My boyfriend's cafe has a hot waitress" 42:14 – Q4: "I think my partner is addicted to gaming" Follow Along: Ash Wicks Two Doting Dads podcast Get Ash's book, The Secret Ingredient Keep your questions coming! Slide into the Life Uncut DMs at @lifeuncutpodcast on Instagram You can watch us on Youtube Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Sophie Nathan Video Produced by Vanessa Beckford & Lachy Pugsley Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S6 · E129
    September 15 · 50 min

    Kissing for Science & The AI's Doomsday Clock

    Hey Lifers! Welcome back to your Wednesday episode, we’re going from group chat nude disasters to the actual end of the world, and somehow it all makes sense… maybe? 😂 We kick off with something suspicious happening with smartphones, before diving into a listener's mortifying story about a fitness-challenge weigh-in photo that went very, very wrong in the group chat. That spirals into a full debate on accidental nudes, a cowboy hat photo that ended a study group friendship, and the great "archived d pic" theory (girls, do you think they save them down?). Then we get into it: Apparently the average goodbye kiss lasts less than a second, but science says six seconds is the magic number for connection. So… I guess we now all have a 30-day kissing challenge? There's also a very funny detour into New Zealand vs Australian vocab (RIP to Ben, who spent a whole afternoon believing Melbourne had built a public "birthing" pontoon), a Jason Momoa red carpet encounter that still haunts Soph to this day, And then we get into the deep stuff. How far do you you push your kids to build resilience? What’s the balance and how do we know if we’re being too soft as a society, or maybe it’s a good thing? Then we unpack the AI thread that's taken over everyone's feed this week: a former Anthropic/OpenAI researcher publicly warning AI could "kill us all by 2030”. It's a heavy, important conversation about accountability, regulation and what (if anything) the average person can actually do about it. We close it out gently with our sweets for the week and phewww that was a big one (also you’re welcome for leaving the off mic moment there in the middle… if you enjoyed it let us know hahah). Go join the Facebook discussion group if you haven't already, that's where all the good stuff goes down. YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — We’ve got beef with our phone again 02:51 — The naked scale photo that went into the wrong group chat 11:41 — The six-second kiss challenge 18:05 — NZ vs Australian slang and the "public birthing pontoon" mix-up 27:11 — How hard should you push your kids to build resilience? 34:30 — Is AI actually going to end the world in 10 years? 47:33 — Sweets for the week You can watch us on Youtube Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Sophie Nathan Video Produced by Vanessa Beckford & Lachy Pugsley Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S6 · E128
    September 13 · 51 min

    Ask Uncut: Is The Bride Stealing? (& Should I Sleep With My Boss!?)

    Ask Uncut: The Bride is stealing from her guests and should I sleep with my boss? Hey Lifers! Welcome back to Ask Uncut, where we answer your deepest, darkest and most burning questions. This week Laura's blaming Britt for her flu and we unpack the great teeth-whitening-strip disappearance mystery… Vibes of the week: Britt: is the Aussie boys renovating a €1 Italian house who somehow have a million followers after two months (we're obsessed) Laura: . Britt's also got a true crime pick for you — Hedley Thomas's new series The Poisoned Wife. Then it's into your questions! IS MY HUSBAND CHEATING? Ten years together, three kids, a house, and then a text pops up on his phone from a female coworker asking what time he'll be there. He panics, snatches the phone, and starts backpedalling. There are hundreds of calls between them he's never once mentioned. Britt and Laura break down the red flags (and how to actually pull his phone records). THE BRIDE IS STEALING FROM HER GUESTS $450 a head for a destination hens do... and then the bride tries to pocket extra cash on top of it. The girls dig into when "wedding costs" tip over into straight-up guest exploitation. AM I BEING UNREASONABLE? A coworker she took under her wing has started copying everything: Her couch, her clothes, even her daughter's name. Is this obsession or just an awkward compliment gone too far? I'M GOING TO F*CK MY BOSS IN TWO WEEKS Fresh out of a three-year relationship, a dick pic later, and now he's booking flights to see her. Britt and Laura do not hold back on this one… And we get the instant aftermath before the episode's even out. Keep your Ask Uncuts (and aftermaths!) coming! DM us @lifeuncutpodcast on Instagram, and if you haven't joined the Life Uncut discussion group on Facebook, get in there. YouTube Timestamps 0:00 — Intro: Laura's flu, Britt's alibi & the whitening strip mystery 4 :30 — Vibes of the week: the €1 Italian house boys & Laura's true crime pick 12:49 — Q1: "IS MY HUSBAND CHEATING?" 25:18 — Q2: "THE BRIDE IS STEALING FROM HER GUESTS" 35:07 — Q3: "AM I BEING A BAD FRIEND?" — The Workplace Copycat 41:58 — Q4: "I'M GOING TO F*CK MY BOSS IN TWO WEEKS" 49:12 — Instant aftermath: did she do it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S6 · E127
    September 11 · 34 min

    Offcuts: Men Are Ditching Deodorant, Michelle Obama's Empty Nest Truth & An Open Relationship Gone Wrong

    Hey Lifers! Welcome to Offcuts, your little snackkk to get you through to Monday! Poppy is almost one (how?!) and Lola has entered a bold new era of toddler rage, informing Laura in no uncertain terms that she will, in fact, "kill her dead." Then it's time for our regular check-in on what men are doing to themselves online: this week it's "pheromone maxing" (also known as: refusing to wear deodorant), and a new frontier of self-grooming madness. We are begging them to stop. We also unpack a viral clip of Michelle Obama on her podcast IMO, where she got refreshingly honest about how she actually feels now that her kids have left home. Spoiler: she's thriving, not grieving and it's sparked a very real debate about who's "Team Barack" (misses the kids desperately) and who's "Team Michelle" (has never felt more free). Then, a Reddit thread that reads like poetic justice: a woman opens up her relationship at her boyfriend's request, racks up hundreds of dating app matches… while he gets zero. Naturally, he's furious. We close out with the most petty, most brilliant piece of revenge we've heard in a long time… a woman who signed her best friend's cheating ex up to 500 email newsletters, and we've got some upgrade ideas of our own. Keep your questions coming! Slide into the Life Uncut DMs at @lifeuncutpodcast on Instagram You can watch us on Youtube Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Lachy Pugsley Video Produced by Vanessa Beckford & Lachy Pugsley Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S6 · E126
    September 10 · 1 hr

    What We Get Wrong About ADHD, Masking & AuDHD - with Dr Kieran Kennedy

    Hey Lifers! ADHD has well and truly come into the spotlight in the last few years. Diagnoses have increased substantially in the past decade. But, this surge in diagnosis hasn't necessarily come with a surge in understanding; especially for women, who are so often missed, misdiagnosed, or told it's "just anxiety". So we've brought back one of Australia's most trusted voices on mental health and neurodiversity, consultant psychiatrist and TV doctor Dr Kieran Kennedy, to break it all down. Kieran is fresh off the release of his brand new book, This Explains Everything: A Psychiatrist's Guide to Navigating Adult ADHD, and he's here to unpack why so many women aren't diagnosed until their 30s, 40s or even 50s, what "masking" and "scaffolding" actually look like day to day, the difference between hyperactive, inattentive and combined ADHD, what AuDHD is, and why "high performing ADHD" might be one of the most misunderstood terms on the internet right now. We also get into ADHD burnout, the link between ADHD and disordered eating and substance use, the romanticised "superpower" side of ADHD on social media, and what steps to take if you think this conversation sounds a little too relatable. Kieran shares: Why ADHD in women is so often missed, and how it shows up differently to the "naughty kid in the classroom" stereotype What "scaffolding" really means, and the difference between adaptive and maladaptive coping What "high performing ADHD" actually is (and why the term can be misleading) The three types of ADHD - hyperactive, inattentive and combined What AuDHD (ADHD + autism) is, and why it's not a "made up" internet diagnosis The link between ADHD, dopamine seeking, disordered eating and substance use What ADHD burnout looks like versus everyday burnout Why women are diagnosed on average nearly 20 years later than men, and the role hormones, pregnancy and menopause play Options beyond medication The difference between masking in men and women TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Intro & Kieran's most mortifying career story 8:16 — How ADHD shows up differently in men and women 10:55 — Scaffolding, masking & "high performing ADHD" 17:16 — How ADHD is actually diagnosed (and the 3 types) 23:19 — What ADHD looks like day to day (counting, parenting, forgetfulness) 27:21 — Why women are diagnosed later: hormones, pregnancy & menopause 30:28 — Treatment beyond medication, AuDHD & autism in adults 38:13 — Burnout, dopamine seeking, myths & what to do next Follow Kieran on Instagram Grab Kieran's new book, This Explains Everything: A Psychiatrist's Guide to Navigating Adult ADHD: Listen back to our first episode with Kieran (on binge eating) Listen back to our CLOUD mini-series See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S6 · E125
    September 8 · 49 min

    Raygun's Redemption, Alix v Alex & WTF is Musk?

    Hey Lifers! Happy Wednesday! We’re fresh back from New Zealand (Queenstown luge races, ice-cold lake plunges and all) while Britt’s got her own laundry-based betrayal to deal with courtesy of Ben. We take a quick pause to give a shoutout to a very special dad in the Lifer family (Matt we’re looking at you), before answering Soph’s very real dilemma: How do you greet your friend’s partner for the first time without it turning into an awkward fist bump? Laura’s going rouge and talking Musk Sticks…Yep… Who actually knows what the flavour of Musk? This one will have you both concerned and intrigued. Then we get into it. First up, the Alex Cooper vs Alex Earle drama that's been simmering since 2022 finally got its reveal, and we unpack the uncomfortable footage, the question of who really owns your story once you've sat down for an interview, and why we'll never ask a guest to keep something in if they've asked for it to be cut. Then, the big one: Raygun. Her new Netflix documentary has reopened the conversation a year on, and we've got a lot of feelings. We get into vicarious embarrassment (yes, it's a real psychological phenomenon), the line between self-belief and delusion, the role her husband/coach played in it all, and whether the backlash really was about gender or something else entirely. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Britt's New Zealand trip, the Queenstown luge race & an icy lake plunge 8:41 - Life updates of a laundry disaster and a special award in Laura’s fam 13:42 - SOS: hug, handshake or kiss? How do I greet people? 16:58 - WTF is Musk… Laura wants a deep dive 20:24 - Alex Cooper vs Alex Earle: Who owns your story? 30:58 - Raygun's Netflix doco: Redemption arc, delusion, or was it not her fault? 47:45 - Suck and Sweet of the Week Keep your questions coming! Slide into the Life Uncut DMs at @lifeuncutpodcast on Instagram You can watch us on Youtube Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Sophie Nathan Video Produced by Vanessa Beckford & Lachy Pugsley Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S6 · E124
    September 6 · 34 min

    Ask Uncut: He Invited His Ex To Our Wedding & Secret Sibling Favouritism?

    Hey Lifers! Welcome back to Ask Uncut where we answer your deep, your dark and your burning questions! Today is one of those days where we got the giggles and boy this could be one of the greatest openers of all time. We go down memory lane and find out about Britt's grandma's backyard full of pigeons (we did not see that one coming). Vibes for the week: Brittany – DentiPet dog toothpaste from Pet Barn Laura – The easiest, most addictive cabbage salad recipe of all time (yes really) LAURA'S SALAD RECIPE Shredded cabbage Rocket Mint Peas (defrosted, not cooked) Shredded parmesan Fresh chilli Dressing: Whole lemon Olive oil Dijon mustard Crushed garlic Salt & Pepper Then we jump into your questions! Q1: I SAID MY EX'S NAME DURING SEX: Instead of correcting myself, I just kept going. He definitely heard it and it's been three weeks. Do I bring it up now or let it die? Q2: MY PARTNER WANTS HIS EX AT OUR WEDDING: They've stayed close since breaking up five years ago and are part of the same friend group. I don't know if I want her there. Should I ask him to not invite her? Q3: MY MUM KEEPS GIVING MY BROTHER MONEY: I only found out by accident. I've never asked for a cent, but apparently he "needs it more." Am I a bad sister for feeling some type of way about it? Q4: HOW DO I TELL MY BEST FRIEND HER CONTENT IS TOO OBVIOUSLY AI? Her home remodelling business isn't even showing real photos of their work anymore. How do we call this out without hurting her feelings (or her business)? Keep your Ask Uncuts coming! Just write to @lifeuncutpodcast on insta and pop "Ask Uncut" in the heading, we'll always keep you anonymous. Join the Facebook discussion group if you haven't already. And if you've got an accidentally unfiltered story or an Ask Uncut aftermath, slide into our DMs (we want the ending to our favourite stories!) YouTube Timestamps 0:00 — Intro: We lose the plot, rainbow Apple desktops & grandma's backyard pigeons 4:07 — Vibes of the week 9:25 — Q1 "I said my ex's name during sex... Should we talk about it?" 13:08 — Q2 "My partner wants to invite his ex to our wedding" 19:39 — Q3 "My mum keeps giving my brother money and I only just found out" 26:53 — Q4 "How do I tell my best friend her content looks too AI?" Keep your questions coming! Slide into the Life Uncut DMs at @lifeuncutpodcast on Instagram You can watch us on Youtube Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Sophie Nathan Video Produced by Vanessa Beckford & Lachy Pugsley Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S6 · E123
    September 4 · 43 min

    Offcuts: The Jet Ski Confession, A $11M Wedding Registry Scandal & Taking Your Bush To The Beach

    Hey Lifers! Welcome to Offcuts, the stuff that got left in the group chat because there just wasn't room for it in the main episode! This week, our digital producer, Lachy, throws himself onto a live, in-person Love Is Blind-style dating show, and gives us the full debrief, jet ski confession included, plus the panicked moment he nearly sent an unsolicited message from the official Life Uncut Instagram account. Then we get into the internet's latest obsession: a woman who turned guests away from her "creative black tie" going-away party for showing up underdressed, sparking a debate on how strict is too strict when it comes to dress codes. We also unpack the backlash facing Annalynne McCord and Danny Cipriani, whose combined $11 million net worth didn't stop them itemising their wedding costs on a very public registry, right down to the $600 wedding cake. Then, a viral "5 hobbies you need for a balanced life" list sends Laura into a spiral about whether surviving the day counts as self-care, and we debate whether meditation really is the answer to everything (RIP Deepak Chopra's reputation). We close out bikini season-ready with a viral essay titled "I took my bush to the beach" and a very open conversation about pubic hair, laser regret, and who actually cares what's going on down there. Links: 5 Hobbies You’ll Ever Need https://www.instagram.com/reels/Da07uGbS1j0/ Bring your Bush to the Beach Article https://www.thecut.com/article/my-bush-at-the-beach-did-anyone-care.html Timestamps 0:00 — Lachy’s live dating show debrief: jet skis, red and green flags & an almost-sent nude text 12:43 — The viral "creative black tie" party where guests got turned away at the door 21:28 — The $11M wedding registry backlash 28:56 — The "5 hobbies you need" list that sent Laura into a rage spiral 40:44 — Bikini season: "I took my bush to the beach" Keep your questions coming! Slide into the Life Uncut DMs at @lifeuncutpodcast on Instagram You can watch us on Youtube Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Lachy Pugsley Video Produced by Lachy Pugsley Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S6 · E122
    September 3 · 36 min

    Starting Over At 36, Public Heartbreak and ‘Not Staying Stuck’ - Uncut with Rhi Disljenkovic

    Hey Lifers! Something we’ve spoken about a lot on this pod is how neither of us found the love we have now until we were well into our 30s. Every single day our DMs and inboxes are full of the same two questions. From women navigating the utter chaos of modern dating, wondering if they're doing it wrong, if they're too picky, if they've missed some invisible window. And from women sitting in relationships that are ‘fine’, not bad, just not right, but worried about having to ‘start again’ when society is telling them the clock is ticking and beggars can't be choosers. We don't think it's crazy. We think knowing what you want, and refusing to compromise on it, might be the bravest thing you can do in your 30s. Which brings us to today's guest Rhi Disljenkovic. Many of us got to know Rhi when she turned up on our MAFS screens having already met the guy who was standing at the end of the aisle waiting for her. Rhi and Jeff left the experiment together. A few months ago, Rhi made the incredibly difficult decision to end her relationship with Jeff. In today’s episode, Rhi speaks about what actually happened behind the scenes, why she made the choice to leave a relationship that so many people online assumed was a fairytale, and what it's like restarting again in your mid-30s, in the public eye, while everyone else has an opinion. We get into the pressure of being an "inspirational" couple online, the difference between a bad relationship and a relationship that's just not right, the rumours she's had to sit with in silence, and why she's decided to start an egg freezing journey now. We chat: The sunk cost fallacy in relationships; do you settle, or start again? Whether Rhi and Jeff's shared history was picked up by producers, or pure coincidence The pressure of sharing a relationship online and feeling like a "fraud" Why she'd call it "a relationship that's just not right," not a bad relationship Boundaries she overlooked, and the rumours that were hardest to sit with Writing her breakup statement, and what it's like posting it knowing it'll be picked apart What life looks like for her now Her advice for anyone quietly questioning their own relationship You can find more from Rhi on her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rhidisljenkovic/?hl=en Timestamps 0:00 — Intro: Rhi joins us to talk restarting in your mid-30s in public 5:08 — Rhi’s MAFS journey and their connection after the show 12:39 — Getting into the break up: wanting a future and feeling like a fraud 18:15 — Why it was "just not right," not bad, and how she chose to leave 25:17 — Writing the breakup statement and sitting with the rumours 30:01 — Choosing herself at 36, and starting her egg freezing journey Keep your questions coming! Slide into the Life Uncut DMs at @lifeuncutpodcast on Instagram You can watch us on Youtube Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Sophie Nathan Video Produced by Vanessa Beckford & Lachy Pugsley Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S6 · E121
    September 1 · 45 min

    A Prophet And The Influencer Who Got A Face Lift at 33

    Hey Lifers! Happy Wednesday! If anyone’s still sore from the Sydney Marathon, props to you we’re kicking off with why Laura will never be as good as you and a little throw back from veeeery early on in the pod (does anyone remember Britt’s marathon?) Plus we get into a random prophet "prediction" and unpacking the ultimate friendship litmus test that's been going around: Would you let your best friend babysit your kids? Then the big one. After a Byron Bay influencer with 245k followers went public about her "mini" facelift at 33, we get into the convo we can't stop thinking about. Is it better for women to be completely transparent about the work they've had done, even if that means normalising facelifts at an age that once felt unthinkable? Or does that transparency tip into promotion, quietly telling a younger, audience that this is just what upkeep looks like now? And underneath all of it, the real question, how much of this is actually a choice, and how much is just the exhausting cost of trying to feel okay in your own skin after years of comparison culture, motherhood, and a beauty standard that keeps moving the goalposts younger. Plus of course of Suck and Sweet (which includes a huge career highlight hosting global superstar Alex Warren!!!!) YouTube Timestamps 0:00 — Intro: Marathons, Bob Cuts and a broken into Airbnb 7:20 — The Bondi Beach prophet who says Britt's joining the Marvel Universe 13:24 — The friendship "babysitter test": how do you know who your ride-or-die really is? 17:53 — Facelifts at 33: Unpacking the conversation and the shrinking cosmetic surgery age gap 40:19 — Suck and Sweet: The laptop lost everything + the Barbie Girl toddler moment 45:05 — Highlight of the week: Hosting Alex Warren!!! Listen to our episode with Alex Warren on Apple Spotify or Watch on Youtube Keep your questions coming! Slide into the Life Uncut DMs at @lifeuncutpodcast on Instagram You can watch us on Youtube Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Sophie Nathan Video Produced by Vanessa Beckford & Lachy Pugsley As always, tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S6 · E120
    August 30 · 50 min

    Ask Uncut: When Is Giving Your Number A Big NO, a $250K Fail & the Ex's Cat Who Won't Leave

    Welcome back to Ask Uncut where we answer your deepest, darkest and most burning questions! This week the Facebook discussion group has well and truly been lit up over one story in particular. When is shooting your shot absolutely not okay? Britt and Laura go head-to-head with veeery different opinions on this one that might even change your own mind. Vibes of the week: Britt:The Scream Murders: A True Teen Horror Story on Disney+/Hulu Laura: Instagram Trial Reels (yes really) Then it's into your questions! Q1: IS IT OKAY TO GIVE YOUR NUMBER TO SOMEONE ON A DATE? The story that broke the Facebook group. A Lifer sitting near a couple on a clearly bad date wants to know if slipping her number to the guy is out of line. Britt and Laura go head-to-head on the etiquette of shooting your shot. Q2: HE BLEW HIS $250K INHERITANCE ON A CAMPER VAN & NOW HE WANTS TO MOVE IN, UNEMPLOYED. A Lifer's boyfriend quit his job, ditched his apartment and torched a quarter-million-dollar inheritance travelling... and now he's back, broke, and wants to move into her place while collecting unemployment benefits. Is this a dealbreaker? Q3: MY HUSBAND WON'T SUPPORT MY CAREER CHANGE. After a decade in healthcare, a Lifer found her true passion and was ready to retrain. Her husband shut it down over money. Britt and Laura weigh in on when it's worth the pay cut to chase what actually fulfils you. Q4: MY BOYFRIEND'S EX STILL HAS STUFF AT HIS HOUSE (INCLUDING HER CAT). Months after the breakup, his ex's jewellery, clothes, mugs and yes her actual cat are still scattered through his house, and she still has a key. Is it fair to ask him to finally clear it out? Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome back & the Facebook group drama that turned off comments 07:45 – Vibes of the week: The Scream Murders true crime doco and how Insta Trial Reels can help your brand grow 15.04 – Q1: Is it ever okay to give your number to someone on a date? 23:21 – Q2: Boyfriend blew $250K on a camper van, wants to move in unemployed 34:02 – Q3: Husband won't support her career change after 10 years in healthcare 42:47 – Q4: Boyfriend's ex still has stuff at his place including her cat See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S6 · E119
    August 28 · 38 min

    Offcuts: The Stoned Dog, a $20 Boyfriend Test & a Selfish Marathon Dad

    Hey Lifers! We're back with another Off Cuts to get you through the weekend, the little snack, the bottom dwelling stuff from the group chats. This week the girls cover a proper mixed bag. Laura chit chats about falling down the Instagram breakup video rabbit hole and if things ever went south (which they won’t, dw) whether they'd ever make one themselves. We chat about a viral PSA about dogs getting high in the park (yep, you read that right), and the nineteen year old charging women twenty bucks to test if their boyfriend is secretly gay. We chat: The rabbit hole of Instagram breakup videos (and whether we'd ever make one) A viral PSA about dogs getting high in the park (you read that right) The 19-year-old charging women $20 to "test" if their boyfriend is gay The dad who filmed a tearful goodbye at the airport... then surprised his family after secretly getting on the same flight Should dads be banned from marathon training with a newborn at home? The inheritance debate that's got 7,500 comments: a mum leaves her estate to her son over her child-free daughter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S6 · E118
    August 28 · 23 min

    From Sleeping In A Car To 11 Billion Streams: Alex Warren Gets Real About Grief

    Hey Lifers! We have such a special one for you today. If it sounds a little different, that's because we recorded this in the green room! We'd just come off stage after interviewing Grammy-nominated, 11-billion-streamed, ten-times-platinum (here in Australia!) artist Alex Warren, live, on the night his new album Wildchild dropped. You know Alex from "Ordinary", one of the biggest songs of the last two years, but what makes him so special isn't just the music, it's how openly he talks about what got him there. At nine, Alex lost his dad to cancer. At 16, he was kicked out of home and lived in his car. At 21, he lost his mum. Today he opens up about all of it: writing a song from his late dad's perspective (with a guitar solo from John Mayer), the voice notes his dad left him before he passed, the "what ifs" of grief, his mum's addiction and the regrets he still carries. He also has one of the best love stories we’ve ever heard. Follow Alex Warren on tiktok and Instagram @alexwarren Listen to Wildchild, out now! YouTube Timestamps 0:00 — Backstage at the WILDCHILD album launch 1:49 — Accidentally Unfiltered: the Jack White skate park story gone horribly wrong 4:17 — Writing "Wildchild" from his late dad's perspective, and the John Mayer guitar solo story 8:12 — Losing his mum to addiction and the regrets he still sits with 10:24 — The voice notes his dad left before he died, and why "people die twice" 12:32 — Meeting his wife Kouvr while he was homeless and living in a car 16:38 — Why he calls Kouvr his "rescuer" 20:10 — His favourite song on the new album, and how "Ordinary" took the pressure off 21:24 — His advice for anyone in the middle of grief right now Keep your questions coming! Slide into the Life Uncut DMs at @lifeuncutpodcast on Instagram You can watch us on Youtube Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Keeshia Pettit & Soph Nathan Video Produced by Vanessa Beckford & Lachy Pugsley Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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