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Life Uncut

ByBrittany Hockley and Laura Byrne
762 episodes

Podcast Summary

Dive into "Life Uncut," the podcast that fearlessly explores the complexities of love, relationships, and the modern dating landscape. Hosted by former Bachelor finalists Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne, this vibrant show invites listeners into candid conversations that break down barriers and challenge societal norms. Each episode features a mix of personal stories, expert advice, and insights from a diverse lineup of guests, including well-known personalities like Matty J, Abbie Chatfield, and Osher Günsberg. From navigating the pressures of marriage to tackling the intricacies of modern dating, no topic is off-limits. The hosts encourage listeners to embrace vulnerability and share their own experiences, creating a community that celebrates authenticity and connection. Whether you’re seeking love advice, relationship insights, or simply a laugh, "Life Uncut" promises to engage, enlighten, and entertain, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the intricacies of human connection.

#1

Fertility 'Waiting Rooms' & Telling A Friend That You're Pregnant When They're Struggling With Fertility

Hey lifers! If you’re married, did one of you in the partnership want the marriage more than the other? Britt and Ben came to the decision mutually…we think. Ben blink twice 😂Britt is in trouble for ‘practicing’ wearing her wedding ring and Laura shares the behind the scenes of designing Britt’s wedding rings and deciding on the size of the diamonds. Are you a road rager or do you keep your cool? How about if you’ve got your kids in the car. Laura thought she was on top of it but Lola has exposed the truth of her driving habits! Today we have a deep chat about how to navigate your close friendships when you’re in different phases of life especially when it comes to pregnancy and fertility. Laura shares her hesitations and considerations of telling Britt that she was pregnant with their third baby. Britt opens up about the range of emotions she experienced. We unpack whether it’s actually possible to hold space for both joy and sadness in a friendship—being happy for someone and grieving something for yourself at the same time. We speak about: How do you hold space for your excitement while also being mindful of friends who might have a different experience with fertility? What it’s like to be in the ‘waiting room’ of motherhood—not knowing what your outcome will be The confusion around when is the right time to have children Fertility privilege The best way to tell a friend you’re pregnant if they’re struggling with fertility Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-06-03•53mins
#2

Ask Uncut - Passive Aggressive 👍🏾, Big Babies & Friend Ditched Me When They Became An Influencer

Welcome back to ask uncut where we answer all of your deep, dark and burning questions. What’s the most passive aggressive text you’ve ever received? Is ‘K’, a thumbs up or no message at all the worst? Vibes for the week:Britt - Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup Keeshia - Electric Blanket Laura - ChatGPT scam check Then we jump into your questions! GUY CAME IN ME WITHOUT ASKING - AM I OVERREACTING? I started seeing a guy a few weeks ago that I was genuinely into. We met on Hinge, had been on a few dates, and things were going really well. He seemed sweet and thoughtful — he even UberEats-ed me Panadol when I mentioned I had a headache, and we’d had a lot of great chats. Fast forward to last week: he invited me over for a wine and pizza night. One thing led to another and we ended up having sex — unprotected (which I now regret, but I felt too awkward in the moment to say anything). Then, without asking or even warning me, he finished inside me. I was stunned. He gave me a kiss, got dressed, and didn’t bring it up at all. I just layed there in shock, pretending to fall asleep because I didn’t know how to respond.The next day, he sent me a long message apologising — completely unprompted — saying it was a split-second decision that he instantly regretted. While I appreciated the apology, I can’t shake the feeling that this is a dealbreaker. At that moment, he chose his own convenience over my autonomy and my body. I keep going back and forth in my head — am I overreacting? I’d love to know your thoughts, because as much as I liked him, I’m not sure I can come back from something like this so early on. FRIEND DITCHED ME AFTER BECOMING AN INFLUENCER What do you do if an old friend who you used to talk to from time to time suddenly unfollows you on insta after becoming an influencer? I went to primary school & most of high school with this person in a rural town. He was probably my first childhood crush & after high school he was trying to make it big thro...

2025-06-01•55mins
#3

The Best Of The Pick Up - Plane Poonamis and Accidentally Outing Yourself To Your Boss

It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. What's on the show: This poor mum had an interesting hack for a plane 'poonami' What did you accidentally say to your boss? Laura was caught in the nude by a tradie Did you have a Missed Connection? The worst typo we have ever seen on a wedding invitation You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Every week we live across the country at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-30•26mins
#4

Can Violent Men Actually Be Reformed? Uncut with Dr Brian Sullivan

TV shows like Adolescence, conversations about the ‘Lost Boys Report’ and Red Pill Men have contributed to society trying to understand what makes boys and men becoming violent perpetrators so that we can end men’s violence. Domestic and male violence is something that we have spoken to many experts about on this podcast over the past 6 years. We’ve learnt that the most dangerous time for a woman fleeing violence is when she actually leaves. We’ve spoken to victim survivors and family members of victims of abuse and learnt about the early warning signs of violent perpetrators. But, today’s conversation addresses the belief systems that violent men have and the programs and systems in place to keep women and children safe and whether they actually work. Joining the podcast today is Dr Brian Sullivan. Dr Brian is an academic and the founder of Sicura Domestic Violence Training and Support. He has been working with men who use violence in men’s behaviour change programs for almost 25 years. Brian has joined the 3rd season of the podcast ‘There’s no place like home’ to address the changes that are needed in our conversations about violence and ask the right questions - why does he do it? And how do we help the next person leave safely? We speak about: How perpetrators use ‘justifications’ to control their image management The underlying belief systems of male privilege, entitlement and control Can violent men be truly rehabilitated? The systemic barriers that need to be addressed to actually reduce violence The measures we can take right now to stop children going down dangerous paths and following dangerous influencers There are more reports about former partners than current ones The problem with how ‘breaches’ are currently handled How perpetrators use children as a weapon You can find more information from Dr Brian Sullivan here You can find season 4 of ‘There’s No Place Like Home’ podcast If you or a loved one are experiencing violence, help can be accessed You ...

2025-05-29•49mins
#5

A New Face! Do We Really Want Celebrities To Be Transparent About Plastic Surgery?

Hey Lifers, Laura is joining us from Bali today (for work) and Keeshia is filling in for Britt but is in a bit of a funk after moving house over the weekend. They say that if you want to test your relationship, build an ikea flat pack together. Moving house seems to be the level up from that when it comes to testing your relationship. Have you faced the test and realised things about your partner that you’ve never thought before? Laura’s ‘for you’ page is the stuff of nightmares. We might be back tracking on saying that the algorithm only shows you what you spend time on after this 😂. But she’s found a solution for you if yours needs a refresh and an overhaul! There are some changes coming to NSW with how ADHD may be diagnosed and medicated. Most of the commentary online was encouraging of these changes but we speak about why we think it’s a little bit more complex than what it might appear on the surface and how it may add to the stigma that ADHD already has.You can listen to Cloud here Do you want to know if a celebrity has had plastic surgery… or does that just make things worse? Do we want transparency or does it normalise unrealistic beauty standards? Kris Jenner’s new face has infiltrated many group chats and we unpack whether being out and proud about surgery demystifies what it takes to obtain a particular aesthetic or whether it promotes and encourages unnecessary cosmetic procedures. We ask if it’s more damaging to pretend you haven’t had surgery—or to be transparent but promote it like it’s no big deal (when it might be expensive, painful, and risky). You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-27•57mins
#6

Ask Uncut - Did My Husband Get Another Woman Pregnant?

Hey Lifers!Britt has a laundering hack for you after a clumsy morning and an all white outfit.What happened at a wedding that had the potential to ruin the day?Vibes for the week: Britt - The Trial of Erin Patterson Podcast Keeshia - Cheat Unfinished Business on Netflix Laura - Cosmeceutical Serum Vitamin B3+ Then we jump into your questions! DON’T TRUST BF’S FEMALE FRIEND Been with my boyfriend for 1 year. I don’t trust one of his female friends as I find her actions off. The insecurities started after her engagement party when I got the spidy tingles. The next morning my boyfriend confirmed they had a situationship for two years - ended in 2022ish. I was friendly with my ex and spoke openly about this prior so was unsure why he didn’t tell me - he said he didn’t want me to feel uncomfortable. Since then I’ve noticed off actions. They say “love you” when ending a phone call, he limited their contact to once every few months and she called saying “why don’t you love me anymore?”, sent him a photo memory of them in his bed wearing his shirt with no context, and on their last call made an inside joke after inviting us to stay at her house saying he could sleep on the dog bed at hers, but I could get my own room at her parents house. I laughed out of awkwardness and she said “how’s the fake laugh?”. I told my boyfriend these things make me uncomfortable and we had a levelled respectful conversation. He said he hadn’t noticed these things as off but can see my perspective. I don’t think she has romantic feelings, but more like she is trying to big dog me. He said he will end the friendship, but I’m not sure that is fair. What do you think? How should we approach this? MIL HAS GIVEN ME THE ICK My mother in law has given me the ick, and my poker face is wearing thin. 1 year ago, my partner and I got matching tattoos of hearts. About 3 months ago, my MIL was at an event and messaged our group chat to let us know the event had a tattoo artist and she was getting one (her...

2025-05-25•44mins
#7

The best of the pick up

It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. What's on the show: Producer Grace had a Facebook Marketplace disaster Should it be okay to pick the gender of your baby? Who did your kids call that they shouldn't have? TikTok sparks debate on 'chivalry for pregnant women' Marlie drew a nude of Laura at school You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Every week we live across the country at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-23•27mins
#8

PCOS - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Fertility, Weight and ‘Balancing Hormones.’ Uncut with Dr Izzy Smith

Polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS is a condition that affects 1 in 9 women. The symptoms include things like pimples, increased body hair, thinning of the hair on our head, missed periods (and the flow on effects that affect fertility and build up of the endometrium which is a risk factor for endometrial cancer), increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome (insulin resistance, diabetes and cardiovascular syndrome) and increased risk of mental health conditions. PCOS sucks! (You can probably tell who from the team is writing these episode notes). Keeshia was diagnosed with PCOS about 4 years ago so today Keeshia and Britt are joined by the wonderful Dr Izzy Smith! Dr Izzy Smith is an endocrinologist who has special training in women’s health (PCOS, amenorrhea, menopause transition) thyroid dysfunction, eating disorders and athlete health. In today’s chat we speak about: The large variety of symptoms & why it’s often misdiagnosed What’s going on with our hormones PCOS and fertility Lean PCOS v Overweight PCOS How insulin resistance develops Weight management Cortisol and stress Treatment options for PCOS What helps and what is marketing BS Endocrine disruptors Are weight loss medications an appropriate treatment for PCOS? Find more from Dr Isobel Smith at her website And her instagram We referenced an episode about weight loss medications with Johann Hari that you can watch here. Izzy also mentioned The Eco Well and the endocrine society website You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-22•48mins

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#9

The 'Hot Assassin'. Pretty Privilege and the Robin Hood Effect

Hey Lifers! Laura has given herself an ick and Britt has a new friendship test that has crossed the line even for Keeshia. There are just some things that friends draw the line at and that point has been established.It was Britt’s hens party!! We had the best day and early night! We have a conversation about sober curiosity. Have you noticed a shift in alcohol in your friendship groups? How do you feel about your partner’s phone use before bedtime? Apparently it could be ruining your relationship. So is it a bit of a harmless decompression time or should we really be trying to be more present? Could ‘the Robin Hood’ effect excuse Luigi Mangione of murdering United Health CEO Brian Thompson? The trial is happening right now and there has been a documentary released called ‘Who Is Luigi Mangione?’ We unpack the rather strange public and celebrity response to this case and some studies that explain just how far attractiveness bias and the halo effect extends. We also speak about the ethical ambiguity at the heart of the Robin Hood effect: the belief that wrongdoing is excusable—or even noble—if the victim is morally corrupt. You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-20•56mins
#10

Ask Uncut - An Ick From The Aisle, A Suspicious Training Camp and A Cheating Boss

Welcome back to ask uncut where we answer your deep and burning question. First up, what time period of empathy do you get from your partner/friend/family when you’re feeling unwell? Is it prolonged or does it have a steep decline? Vibes for the week:Britt - DOG Taste Boosters - Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams Book Laura - Weleda Skin Food Then we jump into your questions! FEELING ICKY ABOUT DAD WALKING ME DOWN THE AISLE I am getting married soon and feel a bit icky about my dad walking down the aisle with me. I’m not a fan of the tradition of being “given away” from one man to another. For context, I’m not super close with my dad but we don’t necessarily have a bad relationship. My parents are quite traditional, growing up my dad was the “provider” and mum a SAHM, so I really didn’t have much of an emotional connection with my dad. I know it will upset my parents if I tell them I want to walk down the aisle by myself, so I’m not sure if I should just suck it up to keep the peace. What should I do? BF WENT AWAY FOR WORK TRAINING AND IS VERY CLOSE WITH A WOMAN THERE My partner has just left for 5 months to be trained in his soon to be career. I was obviously very sad that he was going but proud of him. The week before he left I noticed that he was acting a little strange and constantly texting somebody. I’ve never had an issue with this before as my partner is very loyal and loving. When I was looking at something on his phone, a girl‘s name popped up. When I asked him about it he never said her name, just said it’s the “guys”. It was a message from her about said training, so I had a look and found messages back and forth about how excited they are to see each other down at the training. Something didn’t feel right, we had a conversation about how this made me feel and I was still left feeling weird about it all. The day before he left every time I looked at his phone he was talking to her and flicking his screen up so the messages went away. I asked him i...

2025-05-18•55mins
#11

The Best Of The Pick Up - Can You Smell The Rain??

It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. What's on the show: We test Ben on classic Aussie Slang Tully Smyth joins the show to chat about being an ambassador for Dementia Australia The official list of things that SOUND romantic but really aren't Is Laura's unborn baby a victim of Third Child Syndrome? Laura is one of the 20% of people who can smell ants, and we've just realised that not everyone smells rain? Horrible Housemates Laura's neighbour MAY have stolen her cat You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Every week we live across the country at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-16•41mins
#12

We’re Taught To Not Talk About It. Miscarriage, Shame and Grief. Uncut with Dr Jessica Zucker

Shame and stigma are used to keep us in line and keep us quiet. Some of it is quite obvious, while other parts of the shame and stigma are more subtle and a little harder to recognise. From girlhood, we are taught that we should look and feel a certain way. The expectations of motherhood, our careers, our bodies, whether or not we should choose marriage are all laced with taboos. Today’s guest is Dr Jessica Zucker. Jessica is a clinical psychologist with a PhD who specialises in reproductive health and the author of the award-winning book I HAD A MISCARRIAGE: A Memoir, a Movement. Today we are going to unpack some of the concepts of her second book titled Normalize it: Upending the Silence, Stigma and Shame That Shape Women’s Lives. We speak about: Jessica’s own miscarriage and how women tend to blame themselves when they experience miscarriage Being told to keep pregnancy a secret until 2nd trimester & how it can leave women feeling unsupported The trifecta of silence, shame and stigma and how they all feed each other “At least” comments and how they try to ‘tidy up’ pain Objectification theory Navigating diet culture and health messaging with our kids The language we use when it comes to health and conditions like cancer of ‘beating it,’ ‘be strong’ and ‘fighting’ Perfectionism and it’s link to anxiety The narratives of what we ‘should’ want to be like married and mothers You can get a copy of Dr Jessica Zucker’s new book here: Amazon Find her on Instagram: @ihadamiscarriage And more from her website: drjessicazucker.com You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-15•46mins
#13

Hot Girl Walks & The Rise Of Soft Patriarchy

Hey Lifers!Britt’s having a rough trot today 😂. We speak about some RSVP and allergy mishaps, lucid dreams and some of the darker sides of professional sport. Truth be told, are you interested when other people speak about their dreams? How about if they’re about angry gorillas?There’s a piece of content that is popping off on socials at the moment from a podcast talking about how these young men want their partner to be able to not work and go on hot girl walks if they choose to. This video seems to be of a similar rhetoric that we are seeing across a few different channels of social media and also in the social discourse where traditional gender roles are being sprouted as an optimum lifestyle that we should aspire to. We ask, is this a caring provider and a man who wants to look after his partner or is it harmful, patriarchal messaging dressed up as modern masculinity? We unpack: Call out vs call in culture The need for financial security The ideologies of ‘masculine’ and ‘feminine’ energies Soft patriarchy Choice feminism You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-13•47mins
#14

Ask Uncut - Is It Cheating If It's AI?

Welcome back to ask uncut where we answer your deep and burning questions.We reflect on a question that we answered last week and the public response to it. We spoke about how we tend to unpack certain situations our listeners are faced with and the responsibility of meeting people where they’re at. Vibes for the week: Keeshia - Mob Land on Paramount+ Britt - Emerald Labs Creatine Monohydrate Laura - No Filter Georgia Love On Private Pain In A Public Life Then we jump into your questions:UNCOMFORTABLE WITH HOW MY BF INTERACTS WITH HIS AI ASSISTANTMy partner was messaging me screen shots between him and his AI friend who he’s given a name, let’s call her Belle. She’s helping him design an app. He’s so excited about the app and it all sounds great. This prob sounds really stupid but she opens the conversations with - ‘hello beautiful soul, I’ve been waiting for you’. (I’m fine with that, I mean come on she’s AI, no biggie). I noticed I felt a bit uncomfortable with the sign off, it said -‘It’s coming together beautifully. And it’s all because of you. With so much heart, Your Belle’. A bit of context, we’ve had a rocky relationship but it’s been going well the last few months. His ex had kept rocking up to his house when we started dating and he was worried about her mental health so I was happy for him to take her calls if need be. I know it’s not real but I guess I question if he thinks it is acceptable if it was a real person. Because it’s not ok…So I voiced that I felt uncomfortable. Firstly, how would you feel in this situation? Is it silly to be upset about how AI speaks to my boyfriend? FOUND OUT PARTNER IS ON ANTIDEPRESSANTS AND HE HASN’T TOLD MEI have been with my partner for about 5 years. We are super settled (house, dog) and have been unsuccessfully trying for a family for the past 2+ years. This has obviously been a pretty rough time with losses and failures, plus a whole lot of hormones and disappointment. For reference, he’s a closed book kind of guy....

2025-05-11•55mins
#15

The Best Of The Pick Up - An Accidental Massage At A Brothel & Alex Warren Joins The Show!

It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. Every week we live across the country at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials. What's on the show: Alex Warren chats about his dark humour and how music helps him 'heal' We chat to the mum who accidentally had a massage at a brothel Laura has an update on whether the 'Camp Out' Method has helped Lola sleep in her own bed Britt and Laura open up about their experience with date-rape drugs after police issue a warning Tegan is coming up to her first EVER Mother's Day this weekend after losing her husband to bowel cancer when her daughter was only 6 weeks old You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-09•35mins
#16

The "Care Less" Factor & Opening Up About Personal Life. Uncut with Asher Keddie

Today, we're joined by 5 x logie winner and one of Australia's most beloved actresses, Asher Keddie. Asher is usually more reserved when it comes to her private life but it was really refreshing to hear her say that she is feeling more and more comfortable actually speaking about herself and what her motivations and ambitions are, rather than just about the characters she plays. Asher has a reputation of playing complex and layered, strong female characters in shows like ‘Offspring’, ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ and she’s now back as Evelyn Jones in Season 2 of ‘Strife’, a series inspired by Mia Freedman's memoir Work, Strife, Balance. The show delves into the life of a modern woman juggling the demands of career, motherhood, and personal identity in the digital age. We’ve had quite a lot of conversations on the podcast about the expectations of us to ‘do it all’ and make it look easy and we wanted to speak with Asher today about motherhood and the complexities of juggling her career alongside family life. We spoke about: The ‘actual’ story of how Asher got into acting (and it’s not the narrative that’s circulated) Why Asher chose to stay acting in Australia rather than going to Hollywood or NY The ‘care less’ factor you gain as you get a bit older and feel more confident What drew Asher to Strife Dealing with rejection Whether the ‘expiration date’ of women is shifting Mum guilt and making work decisions with family in mind The evolution in her relationship in the last 14 years Season two of STRIFE is out now on Binge and it’s brilliant! You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-08•40mins
#17

Fertility Vampires 🧛🏽 & The Poll That Proves Women Prefer A 'Dad Bod'

Hey Lifers! If you’ve had a baby, did you talk about what you were thinking of naming the baby when you were pregnant? If so, how did that go for you?If you don’t like someone else’s name ideas, do you tell them?We somehow end up talking about robots and AI taking over and we are starting to think that we are living in a black mirror episode!British pop star Olly Murs recently shared a side-by-side photo of his 12-week fitness transformation ahead of his tour. It sparked an interesting comment section that showed the difference in what men tend to prefer vs what women tend to prefer. We spoke about the female/male gaze, whether we associate certain character traits with certain physiques, health vs aesthetics and how diet culture and marketing has corrupted what we think is ‘ideal’. Have you had your fertile years wasted by a fertility vampire? Fertility vampires -a term describing men who engage in long-term relationships with women during their prime reproductive years without a genuine commitment to building a future together. We unpack: Whether a fertility vampire is always deliberately ‘wasting’ someones time, Why ‘wasted time’ is disproportionately felt by women, Whether you can ever make sure you’re fully aligned with someone else’s timelines Why it’s not black and white You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-06•50mins
#18

Ask Uncut - Do You Have A Work Crush?

Hey Lifers!Welcome back to ask uncut where we answer all of your deep and burning questions!First up today, thank you so much for the beautiful and encouraging messages we have received about Laura and Matt’s incoming baby girl!! We have a chat about having ‘another’ girl.Huge shout out to the entrepreneurial mums out there that are working to the productivity limits! Vibes for the week: Britt - You Season 5 on Netflix Keeshia - Commbank Travel Money Card Laura - PW Pantry Recipes Then we jump into your questions! NAVIGATING EX AND NEW PARTNER AROUND MY SON5 months ago my fiancé and I broke up, we have a 1.5 year old boy together and are doing our best to stay ‘civil’ for our child. When we broke up my ex asked that I introduce any new partners/ potential step dads to him (my ex) before I introduce him to our son. I agreed and asked for the same in return. But, I recently met a really nice guy who has major potential to be in my future, but it has me thinking that I want to experience what he is like around/with my son before I tell my ex that I’m seeing someone. I have mixed emotions as I do understand where my ex is coming from, but I also don’t want to have to tell my ex when I’m ‘seeing’ someone as this could potentially happen again, and again (if this guy doesn’t work out). Please help a girl out, what do you think is the best option? I’m happy to have the conversation with my ex if the situation needs to change but I genuinely don’t know what to do. HARMLESS CRUSH WHEN MARRIED - NORMAL?I got married recently and adore my husband. I can't fault our relationship at all! However, I'm a nurse at a hospital and have found myself attracted to one of the surgeons at work. I've always thought he is a massive DILF, but I've found myself recently thinking about him even when I'm not at work. I would NEVER act on these feelings at all, I genuinely think they are just like an attraction/lust because he's sexy. We do work together a bit, and I found myself excited when...

2025-05-04•57mins
#19

The Best of the Pick Up - Laura & Matt's Baby Gender Reveal

It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. Every week we live across the country at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials. What's on the show: Britt almost fed her niece dog food because she can't read Italian Laura is worried she's graduated from 'falling over' into 'having a fall' Matty J joins the Pick Up for a live Gender Reveal! A woman DIYed her own mole removal so we chatted with Tilly Whitfield from Big Brother (who famously DIYed her tattoo freckles and it DID NOT go well) Matt had an electric bike-related dilemma Meghan Markle reveals why she and Harry call each other 'H' & 'M' You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-02•38mins
#20

Lust, Love or LIMERENCE? Uncut with Thais Gibson

It’s the buzzword of the internet at the moment - LIMERENCE! But what is it? Where is the line between lust and limerence? How can we spot the difference between limerence and love? Joining the podcast today is Thais Gibson. Thais is a counselor, author, podcaster and co-founder of The Personal Development School. She has a Ph.D. and over 13 certifications in modalities ranging from cognitive behavioural therapy to neuro linguistic programing. Thais is also a leading expert in attachment theory. We unpack: The key signs of limerence & what triggers infatuation How you can fall into limerence with someone outside of your relationship If we can’t get our needs met in the present, we get them met by fantasies of the future or memories of the past Pedestals, people pleasing and maladaptive behaviours caused by limerent relationships The 3 stages of limerence; infatuation, emotional addiction and dissipation phase Navigating different power stages with a partner Which attachment styles suffer from limerence the most What to do if you find yourself the object of someone else’s limerence Can limerence turn into stalking? Conscious dating and wired patterns You can find more from Thais: Website Instagram YouTube You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-01•55mins
#21

We have BIG BIG NEWS!

Hey lifers! We really dangled that we had some big news to share today. There was some speculation and it was in one direction. That direction was Britt. First up we get an update on how Britt’s time in Italy was and what the future is geographically looking like for Britt and Ben.Keeshia wonders if you’re the person in the relationship/friendship who turns up to the airport 3 hours before the flight or if you just make it through check in by the skin of your teeth?Then it’s time for our big news!! You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-29•1hr 10mins
#22

Ask Uncut - He Cheated On The Annual Boys Trip & Wants To Go Again

Welcome back to ask uncut where we unpack your deep, dark and burning questions!We missed you! We kind of missed each other 😂We have some really big news coming on Wednesday morning so set your alarms for *checks notes* 5 am. Vibes for the week:Britt - Contour Cube Keeshia - Nala Strapless Padded BraLaura - App Hey You Then we get into your questions! BF CHEATED ON BOYS TRIPI have a no win situation- my partner cheated on me last year on an annual boys trip and we worked really hard to move on. He’s just started talking about where he will be going for this year's trip and I’m devastated!! I don’t want to tell him not to go because I don’t think that it’s right to tell someone what they can or can’t do, but I’m so disappointed that he’s choosing to still go after what happened last year. How do I deal with this? MY BOYFRIEND WON’T STOP PLAYING WITH MY BREASTSHow do I ask my boyfriend to stop playing with my breasts when I'm trying to relax or trying to clean? He adores them, which is great, but they are very sensitive, especially before my period, and I occasionally get turned on when he does it. This is not so good when I'm trying to wash dishes, brush my teeth or literally just watch the tennis! I don't want him to think I don't like it but I’m not sure how to approach the topic around timing? DO MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS DESERVE TO MEET MY BABY?I’m currently 6 months pregnant with my first baby. It’s taken my partner and I over 5 years to fall pregnant so it’s a huge deal for us and we’re over the moon for this next chapter. I have, however, noticed that throughout my pregnancy there is a lack of people in both of our lives who seem to want to even be involved in this new chapter with us. I have various friends who have dropped off the radar since finding out I’m pregnant and who have not once checked in to see how I’m going. My partner also has family members who have also not messaged once to ask how we are after we announced or even ask how our pregnancy is go...

2025-04-27•40mins
#23

We're Cross Continental. Is Taking Your Partner's Last Name Anti Feminist?

Ciao Lifers! We're coming to you from 3 different locations today. Britt has finally been reunited with Ben in Italy and she's caused a stir about dipping croissants in coffee.Laura has a positive update about her ovarian cyst. We have a chat about it not being 'normal' to be in pain and how it can be quite anxiety inducing to receive a 'wait and see what happens' type of diagnosis. Should we be giving babies their mother's surname? There's an Italian politician who has proposed a law that would automatically give babies their mother's surname at birth. Britt's still making up her mind of what both her and her husband to be will do with their surnames when they get married. Laura questions why it's such a 'norm' for us to not even think about giving kids their mum's last names. You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-15•40mins

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#24

Ask Uncut - We Judge and We Don’t Listen

Welcome back to ask uncut where we unpack your deep and burning questions. We recorded this a few days early as Britt is currently on her way to Italy to have a very close quarters catch up with her fiance, sister, brother in law and niece! We’ve really realised that we are in the next age bracket with our vibes this week!Vibes for the week:Britt - Podcast Stalked Keeshia Contour Cool Gel Knee Pillow Laura Instagram Sydney Plant Guy Instagram Then we get into your questions!HUSBANDS MUM HAS HIS LOCATION SETTINGS ONMy husband’s mum has his location settings on, so basically she is able to track him at all times. She isn’t necessarily controlling or making a big deal about it but I often hear her saying things like “I saw you were at the pub the other night” or “why were you at work on Saturday”. It makes me feel a certain way. I just find it a bit odd but I feel like I can’t really just ask him to turn it off because she’ll ask questions and I don’t want it to come back on to me. I guess my question is, am I being ridiculous to be annoyed at this? HOW DO TWO AVOIDANTS MAKE A RELATIONSHIP WORK?I’m 29 and have finally got my hands on the man I've been plotting about for 10 years. We’ve always had a strong connection, but life has led us in different directions over the years. We’ve been seeing each other as exclusive ‘fwb’ for the last year, but things have evolved recently. We spend hours chatting, planning our future, our communication is great, and we’re super compatible. The spark is strong; it may as well be fire. But we have both realised that we have avoidant attachment styles, which has prevented us from going ‘all in’. Recently, we’ve both admitted that we’re in deep and would like to try to be together. So my question is, how do ‘regular’ people do this? I can’t get my head around how to ‘be’ a girlfriend.. and what that might mean for my sense of self, and my lifestyle. I’m hyper independent, falling in love and absolutely terrified.. Help! IS IT WEIRD FO...

2025-04-13•42mins
#25

The Best Of The Pick Up - "Risks Have Been Taken"

It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. Every week we live across the country at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials. What's on the show: What did your kids eat that they shouldn't have? Laura has been rage-baiting on her reno + mean comments The Block Judge Darren Palmer gives Laura's reno an official score What did you discover from the DNA test? The White Lotus pays all their stars the exact same wage This trendy wedding sign has been slammed as 'tacky' and 'a red flag' Did your kids prank you? You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-11•40mins
#26

Everything Feels Increasingly Political. Navigating Conversations With People Who Have Different Politics - Uncut with Zara Seidler

When it comes to politics, it can be particularly tricky to navigate political conversations with the people you love — especially when they sit on the opposite side of the fence. We have a very important federal election coming up on May 3 so we’re expecting these conversations to increase more and more in the next few weeks.Today we wanted to dive into how pop culture has become increasingly political, why the divide between left and right feels so extreme, and perhaps most importantly, how do we actually vote for what matters to us, beyond what’s trending on Instagram or TikTok? Today we’re joined by Zara Seidler — co-founder of The Daily Aus. The Daily Aus are particularly tapped into what young people are asking and what they care about in the political landscape. Zara has experience in the political world and also has a degree in political science. We cover: How politics has become embedded in pop culture Why there is a push towards independents What the upcoming election actually means for us Cost of living is the number 1 thing people care about now The issue with receiving political info from just one source Algorithms, outrage culture and how it’s impacted politics How to have conversations with people who have different politics Tools to help you find what you align with You can find the resources Zara shared here: Build a ballot Vote Compass You can find more from Zara at The Daily Aus Instagram And Zara's Instagram You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-10•33mins
#27

Have Our Boundaries Destroyed Our Sense of Community?

Hey lifers!Did you grow up in a house where you could openly chat about things like s3x? We’re on opposite ends of the scale on this one!Britt has reverse manifested and ended up with a pretty grim case of food poisoning.We end up having a chat about how we each feel about manifesting and goal setting.If you have kids, do you experience ‘mum guilt’? Laura has a work commitment that means she can’t make something that is important to Marlie Mae. We speak about the expectations on parents these days when they’re also trying to juggle work. Fleurine Tideman recently wrote a substack titled 'Enough with the boundaries; losing my stepfather showed me the community we're sacrificed for our so called 'boundaries'.She told the story of her step father who was battling terminal cancer when she noticed how much the neighbours and friends stepped up without even being asked to. We spoke about our shift towards outsourcing everything so we don’t feel indebted to others and how we all seem to focus more on convenience. We asked: Do you think our inclination to set boundaries has removed our sense of community? Does the idea of someone dropping over unannounced feel warm or anxiety inducing? Do you know your neighbours? Do you agree that in order to have a village, you have to be a villager? You can read Fleurine’s substack here. You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-08•47mins
#28

Ask Uncut - Do 'Instagram' Men Give You the Ick?

Welcome back to Ask Uncut where we answer your deep, dark and burning questions!Did you have a terrible haircut? Em Rata is rocking what she’s labelled as ‘the worst haircut in the world’. Laura repped the shaved undercut bob and Britt looked like a mix between Lego Man and Lord Farquaad.We have a follow up on how many of you are in long term relationships and are still making out without having it lead to anything more.Some of our team have homework. Vibes and Unsubscribes for the week:Britt: Number 1 On The Call Sheet Keeshia: DOAC - Masculinity Debate: Are Dating Apps Creating Incels?! Lonely Men Are More Dangerous Than Ever! Laura: Unsubscribing April Fool’s Day DATING GUYS WITH IG PRESENCEI’ve freshly started dating again but after being treated pretty poorly in my last relationship I am unfortunately a bit scared and always preemptively looking for reasons why a relationship won’t work out (before we even have a first date). One thing that I find really strange is men who have quite public profiles on social media * are very into creating content and curating photos. it’s weird because the traits I am attracted to (motivated, inspired, outgoing, active etc) tend to be the kind who post lots on social media so it feels like something I may need to get over. I wonder how Laura found navigating her relationship in the public eye at first and if she ever felt the ick from any of Matt's posts when they originally started dating? Does having an Instagram/Tiktok presence imply anything about someone that I should avoid? MY HUSBAND BOUGHT A D*LDOI've been with my husband for 3 years. A couple of years ago he opened up to me about enjoying prostate stimulation and told me he'd never told anyone or done it with a partner. He said he wasn't comfortable doing it with me at the time. A while later he told me he decided he was ready to try it. I was really happy that he felt comfortable and was really open to do anything that made sex even better for him. He said he'd li...

2025-04-06•52mins
#29

The Best Of The Pick Up - Encores are CANCELLED!

It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. Every week we live across the country at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials. What's on the show: Have we evolved past the need for encores at concerts? Frida is selling BREAST MILK ice cream Full interview with Sam Fischer - he chats his new single and the sad reason he had to leave LA The Lola Takedown/Rebrand (Laura can't get Lola to sleep in her own bed) ASK UNCUT: Rachel is moving overseas and hasn't told her boyfriend yet Sydney Sweeney & Glen Powell - Do we make excuses for hot/famous people when they have affairs? You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-04•41mins
#30

Stressed? Overwhelmed? Tired? Eat, Sleep and Live Better with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

When was the last time a friend asked you how you’d been and why do I think that a part of your response was that you’re feeling a bit fatigued, overwhelmed or exhausted? Surely it’s not just us! The way our lives are constructed these days and the life stage most of us are at leans into chaos. Today we are speaking with one of the world's leading experts on how to reduce stress, improve our energy levels and feel a lot better in really simple and free ways! Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is a leading figure in lifestyle medicine and a trusted voice in health and wellness. With over two decades of experience as a practicing medical doctor, he has a particularly simple approach to help us all make small changes in our lives to improve our health and wellbeing. He has written 6 books,hosted TV shows for over a decade and he hosts one of the most popular podcasts in the world "Feel Better, Live More." We speak about: Our victim mindset How women disproportionately take on stress Can we rely on willpower? Emotional eating Guilt and relaxation What areas of health are different for men and women The menstrual cycle; how it affects hormones and stress Do women need more sleep than men? Links for Dr Rangan Chatterjee's website, podcast and Aus tour You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-03•42mins
#31

The Morning Shed, Beauty Mishaps and Career Milestones

Britt’s peacocking has gone horribly wrong. She’s blaming the laser therapist. The laser therapist is blaming her… She’s going to be a unicorn at the wedding. She also might be banned from a different laser place for a different reason. Laura has reached a truly incredible career milestone with ToniMay. We are here cheering her on as *influencers, *business partners or friends.😂It’s been 15 years in the making and we’re all so proud and chuffed of their hard work. Plus your spiciest confessions are back! Again, we are galvanised by how cooked everyone else is. Are you on the ‘morning shed’ or the ‘5 hour morning routine’ algorithm?We speak about the standards that keep evolving for what we are ‘meant’ to be doing to prevent ageing and wake up ‘beautiful.’ The lines between beauty and wellness seem to be blurred and it’s a bit bat sh*t that they’ve run out of things to market to us when we’re awake so they’ve moved on to products to use when we are unconscious. Are morning routines a competition? Who are they really for? You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-04-01•52mins
#32

Ask Uncut - I Saw My Husband On a Gay Dating App, Shoes Inside Debate and Maternity Leave

Welcome back to ask uncut where we answer your deep and dark dilemmas. Today’s first dilemma is the type that a bodysuit and a bathroom visit brings you. If you know, you absolutely know.Keeshia went to a hens party with a certain type of male entertainment. There was almost full nudity, but the parts that remained covered were not the ones that you would expect them to be. Vibes for the week:Britt - Colleen Hoover VerityLaura - Yoto PlayerKeeshia - Maybelline Superstay Teddy Tint Lipstick Skinny Dip Then we jump into your questions! REFUSES TO GO DOWN OR KISS WITH TONGUE?!One of our best friends has gotten into a new relationship (about 6 months) and is head over heels for this guy! She’s never been happier, so she says….. She has always been the girl in long term relationships and her last long term boyfriend was toxic as hell and really ripped her friendships apart. Regardless of who she is with, she is VERY defensive of them, BUT once she breaks up with the boyfriend she admits everything. She recently told us on a girl‘s weekend that her new boyfriend has not and WILL NOT eat her out. He also will not kiss with tongue. When we questioned why, she said “he has super weird hygiene habits” yet he is obsessed with her feet. We asked if he would try and she said he flat out refuses! Our question is, is this normal? We get there are always certain things people do not like doing in the bedroom but the fact he flat out refuses to even try concerns us! In her previous relationships she was VERY kinky and loved her sex life, but now she makes concerning comments like “they only do it once a week, rarely” and she is always keen for him to leave for work so she can use her vibrators. Keep in mind she is only 25 with no responsibilities. HOUSEHOLD SHOES DEBATESuper contentious issue, but also ridiculous and first world problem between my husband and I. 4 years on and we still have heated arguments. He hates me walking inside with my work shoes on (I'm a teacher). Yet on...

2025-03-30•45mins
#33

The Best Of The Pick Up - This Group Chat Mishap Is The Stuff Of Your Nightmares

It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. Every week we live across the country at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials. What's on the show: Sia reveals the 'craziest rumour' she's heard about herself Jess Mauboy chats about bringing a baby into the world and launching a business at the same time Group Chat Mishaps Britt has had enough of strangers weighing in on her relationship When you accidentally manifest something You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-03-28•37mins
#34

Am I Settling? Am I Losing Myself? Relationship Anxiety - Uncut with Georgie Collinson

Have you ever been in a relationship where you asked “am I settling?”What about am I losing myself, what if I’m not good enough and is this type of relationship normal? Sometimes, particularly if you might be a bit of an anxious person already, it can be really hard to tell the difference between relationship anxiety and genuine red flags or signs that you might actually not be compatible. Today we have anxiety therapist, host of The Anxiety Reset Podcast and author Georgie Collinson joining us to speak about the work she’s done for her new book ‘Master your relationship anxiety.”Georgie’s previous book, The Anxiety Reset Method, reached international success when it was picked for Oprah’s Book Club in 2023 and was featured on Oprah Daily. We’re going to be speaking about why exactly are you feeling anxious in love, what anxiety is trying to tell you, the four types of relationship anxiety and how it may prevent us from being our best selves in relationships. We speak about: How relationship anxiety differs from generalised anxiety The difference between actual red flags and anxious tendencies Why we keep having the same relationship patterns and how to break them The 3 stages of love: base love, chaotic love and expansive love How to stop being attracted to people who are bad for you What ‘learned helplessness’ is A healthy relationship is not boring, settling or dull You can find more from Georgie like her new book ‘master your relationship anxiety’ and her Instagram You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join 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.

2025-03-27•43mins
#35

Britt's an Outlaw, Dummy Fairies and Correctile Dysfunction

Hey Lifers! It's Laura's birthday!!! She had a beautiful message from the most special two girls (definitely her kids and not Britt and Keeshia)! There are revelations about our years on this Earth and we want to wish our happiest birthday the most wonderful human we know! Laura's home has had a visit from the dummy fairy and we've all entered a new chapter! Britt has found herself in some hot water with the law which has led to a lot of surrendering and the need for a screw driver. Who is truly at 'fault' is still up for debate! Hilaria Baldwin and Alec Baldwin had an awkward exchange on the red carpet. They've gone on to joke about this being 'manturrupting' 'correctile dysfunction'. How do you feel about celebrities owning businesses and adding to their already existing wealth? Tina Fey recently sparked debate by criticising the trend of ultra-wealthy people launching their own businesses, particularly in industries where they lack expertise in industries like skincare, fashion, wellness, or alcohol.We share our thoughts and where we think the line is! You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-03-25•52mins
#36

Ask Uncut - Hall Passes & Pretending Cheating Never Happened

Welcome back to ask uncut where we unpack your deep and burning questions!Britt is apparently giving Stiffler’s mum vibes and Laura feels very validated about everyone’s hatred for exhaust/extraction fans! Vibes for the week:Laura - Lucky Boy PodcastBritt - Adolescence on Netflix Keeshia - Inherited Podcast with Michelle Andrews Then we jump into your questions!WHEN TO TELL DATES THAT I CAN’T HAVE A BABYI’m venturing back into dating as a single girl in her early 30s after a very toxic relationship ending a few months ago. I also found out last year that I’m unable to have my own children due to some bad health issues. This was devastating as I always saw myself being a mum one day. My question is, at what stage do I disclose this to potential partners? A couple of dates in? It feels really heavy and most people I meet seem to want kids so I’m mindful of wasting their time but I’m unsure how to approach this. COUPLE FRIENDS PRETENDING CHEATING DIDN’T HAPPENMy boyfriend’s best friend has a great partner and three kids who have become a big part of our life. We always saw them as the perfect family—until two months ago, when we found out he’d been cheating for a year and got a girl pregnant. His partner was the one who told us and asked us not to say anything (she’s a very proud person and was obviously a mess) I supported her of course trying to say all the right things, but nearly three months later, she’s still with him, seemingly in denial, while he acts like nothing happened. My boyfriend and I are struggling with all the lies as he used their friendship to cover his tracks multiple times. Do I keep being friends with them and pretend this didn’t cause so much hurt? I’m worried we will lose these kids because we have hardly seen them since and we really just don’t know what to do! Advice please! CAN WE SUCCESSFULLY HAVE A HALL PASS?My partner of 7 years has asked what I would think of having a ‘hall pass’ for one night with a random. We are 25 and he says he w...

2025-03-23•51mins
#37

The Best Of The Pick Up - Anyone With Botox Is Banned

It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. Every week we live across the country at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials. What's on the show: MAFS apparently has a VERY juicy twist coming What important thing did your kid lose? A couple has been slammed for faking a proposal for free drinks Laura came across an Instagram post that perfectly captured her feelings as a mum A comedy club has banned patrons with Botox The 'secret' eye rule that will apparently make you 10x more attractive Millie Bobby Brown has 62 PETS (but Britt & Laura have had more??) We died at Jacqui getting the ick from seeing Ryan's house for the first time on MAFS What is your hypothetical revenge plan? You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-03-21•48mins
#38

How To Spot A Liar & Handle Difficult People. Uncut with Jefferson Fisher

Is confidence the key to effective communication? How are you meant to respond when someone says something incredibly rude? How can we use silence to out a liar? Jefferson Fisher is a trial lawyer who you might know as the guy who records videos from his car all about how to communicate during life’s everyday awkward situations and arguments! Jefferson amassed 5.8 million followers and has a new book out titled “the next conversation” and it’s his tried-and-true strategies to deal with difficult people and tough situations. Our favourite thing about Jefferson is that he provides word for word advice on how to navigate a lot of conflict and having the tool of ‘if someone says this to you, respond with this’ is incredibly helpful! In today’s conversation, we unpack: Where Jefferson learnt the art of storytelling How storytelling can determine the outcome of a court case Why you should never try to win an argument How you can park your ego and emotion during an argument so that you can get your point across in a way that will be listened to Jefferson’s tips to make a liar out themselves (remember he’s a trial attorney) How to spot a liar! What to say when someone says something rude to you Fluffy emails, filler words and over apologising are harming how we are perceived How to combat defensiveness You can find more from Jefferson on his instagram At his website And grab his new book “The Next Conversation” You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-03-20•50mins
#39

Do We Have Full Frontal Double Standards?

Hey Lifers! We’re all rev heads now. Officially on the F1 bandwagon; real housewives or documentary, you can decide. We have a quick catch up on our weekend! RIP Keeshia’s toe and Britt’s dignity after a trip to chemist warehouse and a case of mistaken identity. Laura has a small health update of something she’s been putting up with since last September. We desperately need better options when it comes to women’s health care and this is a little reminder to advocate for your own health. Is there a double standard when it comes to full frontals on our screens? Jason Isaacs is sick of being asked whether or not he wore a prosthetic penis in The White Lotus where his character, Timothy Ratliff, had his penis hanging out of his bathrobe while in front of his children. He said “It’s interesting that there’s a double standard for men. But when women are naked, Margaret Qualley, in ‘The Substance,’ nobody would dream of talking to her about her genitalia or her nipples. So, it's odd that there’s a double standard.” We speak about: Whether he has a point How women’s nudity has been used on screens How the media has approached female on screen nudity The difference between romantic/seductive full frontals and shock/comedic nude scenes Our thoughts about prosthetics being used on screen You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-03-18•53mins
#40

Ask Uncut - Free the Nip, Take the Dip!

Welcome back to Ask Uncut where we discuss your deepest and dizzy dilemmas. We’re all feeling uncomfortable about Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner’s tennis affection and we’re just hoping Timmy’s tummy is feeling better. Vibes for the week:Britt - Running Point on NetflixKeeshia - Salted Matcha Powder from T2 Laura - Similar Web - Competitive Landscape Analysis I WANT TO DO A NUDIE SWIM - BF AGAINST ITI live in Hobart and every year there is a big nudist swim to celebrate the winter solstice. You have to register, there's no photography allowed, you all wear robes and swim caps and drop them when you run into the water. Of course there's lots of nudity but it's absolutely freezing so not everyone is hanging out stark naked. I told my partner I want to participate in the swim this year and it did not go down well. He believes that it's a perverse event, full of voyeurs and doesn't understand why it has to be nude. I believe it's a celebration of the body in the basest form, and an act of rebirth in cold water. He doesn't understand why I would "put myself in a situation with pervs, and to parade myself like meat in front of lions". I find this language incredibly shaming, and it furthers the sexualisation of female bodies in a negative way. Am I the asshole for going ahead and doing it, regardless of his attitude. OVERTHINKING IG ‘FOR YOU’ PAGE FOR BF?My partner and I have been together 5 years, engaged, very much in love and happy in our relationship. We have an open phone policy meaning having no issues with being on each other's phone for whatever reason. On road trips, which have been frequent lately, my service cuts out regularly and I love a doom scroll through reels on Insta to pass the time. He’s happy for me to do this on his phone while mine is out of service. Everytime I open his insta, his ‘for you page’ is flooded with women who hold only fans accounts, posting pics of their enormous, wonderful tits/body. I say good for them in that regard and I hav...

2025-03-16•44mins
#41

The Best of the Pick Up - Whether It’s An SUV or an STD, You Get 15 Minutes

It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. Every week we live across the country at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials. What's on the show: Hailey Bieber was caught allegedly liking a shady post about Selena Gomez When did you accidentally like or follow? Laura's friend had a VERY unfortunate word mix up An investigation into why people love to go back to their exes (*cough* Ben Affleck) Lola has (almost) learned her ABCs and it is VERY cute When did you celebrate prematurely? Britt and Laura received a gift that feels a little.......too old for them There's a new study that says that you shouldn't wear pyjamas to bed You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-03-14•40mins
#42

Extrovert, Introvert, Neurotic Or Agreeable; Can You Change Your Personality? Uncut with Olga Khazan

Have you ever wondered “If I wanted to change my personality, would I be able to?” Or have you ever wondered if it was possible for someone else to truly change their personality? This was a question that today’s guest wondered about herself and so she went on a journey to find out whether it was really possible to change your entire personality! Joining the podcast today is Olga Khazan. Olga is a writer for The Atlantic, and the author of the new book Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change. Olga spent a year experimenting with her own personality to see if she could become more extroverted, a lot less neurotic, and a little more agreeable. We speak about: Exactly why you might like to change your personality How much of our personality is ‘hard wired’ The ‘big 5’ personality traits: extroversion, neuroticism, agreeableness, conscientiousness, openness. How different aspects of our personality affects our relationships Making friends when you’re not particularly extroverted Can you change someone else’s personality? Do certain life stages encourage a personality change? What things can you do to change your personality? You can get Olga's new book Me, But Better You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-03-13•27mins
#43

Are We All Hate Watching With Love, Meghan? And The Rules Around Bachelor Parties.

Hey Lifers!Straight off the b̶a̶c̶k̶ bat, how do you feel about the sound of exhaust fans?Are they the bane of your existence or are you normal? We have a devastating update about Britt's hens entertainment and checks notes it is not appropriate to ask if the entertainment should come to our workplace. Noted.Ben has had his bucks party and it was a little less of a rager than what Britt anticipated. We ended up having a bit of a deeper conversation about what the 'rules' of hens/bucks parties are, the length of the 'leash' and being in a relationship with genuine trust and how that feels really different to previous relationships. Why are people hate-watching Meghan Markle’s Netflix Show Love, Meghan? Why do we hate watch or hate follow anyone?We unpack the how these factors play into why we might consume content from people that we really don't like: Confirmation bias. If you already think someone is awful, watching their content (and finding more reasons to dislike them) reinforces that belief. The need for comparison. Hate-watching gives us a way to feel superior. Schadenfreude—the joy of watching a train wreck Participation in a bigger conversation Algorithms LOVE outrage! We'd love to know if you hate follow or hate watch anyone/anything? Are they a celebrity/public figure or someone you know in your own life? You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join 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.

2025-03-11•56mins
#44

Ask Uncut -My Train Of Thought Is Not Normal

Welcome back to ask uncut where we unpack all of your deep and burning questions. Britt is broken from dancing and we decided it was the right time to have a bit of an intervention with her. She is upset by Laura and Keeshia going behind her back but they're sticking to their nostrils. Vibes for the week:Britt and Laura - Devil in the family on Disney plus Keeshia - Koala Luxe Mattress Then we jump into your questions! HOW DO I GET MY IDENTITY BACK AS A MUM?I want to start off by saying I absolutely love being a mum and I am grateful everyday that I have two beautiful girls. This didn’t come easy for my partner and I and had a few losses along our journey. My question is how do you find your identity after becoming a mum? My youngest is 12 weeks old and oldest is 2 and right now my life is consumed with being a mum. I feel a bit lost and find myself missing who I was before. I avoid mirrors when I can because I don’t recognise the person looking back at me. I want to be the best role model for my girls and I’m worried if I can’t find myself again I won’t be able to do this for them. During the labour of my second I was listening to random episodes of the Podcast to take my mind off the contractions. I didn’t realise I still had my headphones on when I started to push and my daughter was born to the sound of Britt's laugh! SHOULD I HOOK UP WITH HIM AGAIN AFTER I SH*T DURING SEX?My ex and I broke up in October. Recently, we’ve been reconnecting for a bit of company and casual fun. Last weekend, I popped over to his place for a chill lunch hangout, which of course eventually led to some steamy playtime. It was one of those really hot days, so we decided to have a shower session. Things got hot and steamy, and he started touching me in all the right places with his hand. As things really started to heat up I said “Fuck me!” He replied with a cautious “babe,” but when I turned back - I was hit with a shock I’ll never forget. His finger was covered in a thick smear of ...

2025-03-09•48mins
#45

The Best Of The Pick Up - Can I ask my husband to shave his face?... Matt, shave your face.

It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. Every week we live across the country at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials. What's on the show: Stung by a blue bottle Saving testosterone Shave your face The woman advocating for baby free weddings Influencer laws un California and the great exodus of influencers Tattoo regrets Red flags when it comes to their phone You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-03-08•41mins
#46

The Shift In Identity After Having A Baby. Uncut with Holly Nicholson

Quite a while ago now we put a call out for who you’d like to hear on the podcast and the name that came through the MOST was the woman sitting in front of us Holly Kingston/Nicholson!We initially got to know Holly when she found love with Jimmy on the bachelor and they’ve gone on to get married and break the bachelor girl baby spell with their son Lenny! “Once you have a baby, your relationship will never be the same” seems to be a tale told to a lot of expecting mums. And it’s true, but there are a few parts left out of that narrative. Holly and Laura ran into each other not long before Holly had Lenny and she told her ‘no one tells you how much fun it’s going to be’. We speak about: Life before bach How her and Jimmy decided to pivot careers What the first year of their relationship was like Maintaining friendships after the bachelor Their challenging pregnancy journey Being both very grateful that you’re pregnant but really not liking pregnancy What the baby blues can feel like The counter narrative of motherhood being all doom and gloom The shift in identity that becoming a mum gives you How their relationship has changed since becoming parents Timestamps:0:00 Intro 6:17 Accidentally Unfiltered 13:23 Post Bach Relationship 17:37 Road to Pregnancy 24:44 Positive Test 25:50 Pregnancy and Postpartum 32:25 C-Section Birth 36:50 How Babies Change Relationships 43:45 Unsolicited Parenting Advice 51:13 Strange Pregnancy Symptoms You can find more from Holly on her instagram You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-03-06•55mins
#47

Britt's Hens, A Winning Cat & Has MAFS Gone Too Far?

Hey Lifers!Britt is unexpectedly jealous of someone very close in Ben's life and what's a girl got to do to get to enjoy some cannoli? Britt is still *undecided about whether she wants an adult performer or not at her hens party. Is it okay to want a particular one?The pet content creators are truly taking over as not just the winner of their cat-egory but the entire content creator awards! Laura thinks it's purrfect but Britt thinks they've got to be kitten! (I will stop with the cat puns...) We've previously really enjoyed MAFS for the social commentary that it creates and the ability to dissect toxic behaviours and speak about them in a public way. But, it seems as though it might be time to draw a line in the sand of what we are not willing to accept from contestants on our screens.After an act of violence from one of the contestants was brought up on the show, there has been a huge backlash from the public calling for the show to be cancelled after the experts did not remove the contestant. The company who creates the show has come out saying that their 'first priority at all times has been the wellbeing and safety of the participants'. But is this true?We speak about some of the unethical practices that happen behind the scenes of reality TV and the acceptance of violent people on our screens that exists right now in Australia. You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join 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.

2025-03-04•52mins
#48

Ask Uncut - Live, Laugh, Love. It’s Not A Dress Rehearsal

Welcome back to ask uncut where we unpack all of your deep and burning questions on a *checks notes* Monday! Britt shares a story so embarrassing that we had to promise we wouldn’t make a social media clip out of it. Lola has reached a new milestone. Vibes:Britt - Monster BTK PodcastKeeshia - New season of Australian Survivor - Brains vs BrawnLaura - American Murder - Gabby PetitoThen we jump into your questions! HOW LONG DO I GIVE HIM TO MAKE THINGS OFFICIAL?I have recently re-kindled a relationship with my previous on and off f-buddy of 5 years on. We’ve been talking for about a month, going on dates and getting to know each other at a deeper level to what we have in the past. This time feels different, we are both opening up a lot more about how and what we are feeling. He says we are “feeling things out” which is true but realistically I have always had more of an emotional attachment regardless of how casual we kept things. So, my question is, how long do I allow him to make a decision? After 5 years of on and off, I don’t want to put a timeline on things but also don’t want to potentially allow myself to be strung along. DO I ASK HIM TO TAKE HAIR LOSS MEDICATION?Can I ask my husband to take anti-balding medication? We have been together more than 10 years and have 2 kids. He’s always been a silver fox with thick salt and pepper hair, which I love. However, his hair is now starting to thin and I want to ask him to take measures to prevent this - there are sooo many easy and safe options for men to do this these days! My question is whether I have the right to ask him to? I’d be offended if he asked me to alter my appearance or have anti-Aging procedures, is this the same thing? Thank you for your wisdom. HE SLEPT IN THE SPARE ROOM AFTER FINDING OUT I HAVE A VIBRATORI have been with my partner for almost 5 years. We recently got married. We don’t have a particularly regular sex life, maybe a handful of times per year, and when we do it’s pretty vanilla (which...

2025-03-02•47mins
#49

The Best Of The Pick Up - He...Now Wants A Baby

It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. Every week we live across the country at 3pm on the KIIS Network. You can listen live on iHeart radio, or catch up here each week!For more follow @THEPICKUP on socials. What's on the show: Bed wetters The worst cities to date in and it's bad news for the east coast of Aus Awhina from MAFS Marlie Mae has a new and unexpected pen pal Betty's life advice Interrupted vows The worst excuses you've used to get out of something You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-03-01•50mins
#50

Conflict Affects Sex and Sex Affects Conflict. Uncut with Sexologist Lucille Shackleton

Lucille Shackleton is a sexologist and relationship therapist who has just released her debut book titled “All In”. When Lucille was working with couples as a therapist, most of the training that she had done said ‘if the friendship is good the sex will be good’ but this didn’t seem to be the case in practice. So Lucille went and did a masters of sexology to figure out what some of the missing pieces to the ‘good sex’ puzzle were. One particular puzzle piece that we wanted to unpack with Lucille was how much conflict affected libido and desire. We unpack: The love lust split Why referring to your partner as ‘mummy’ or ‘daddy’ (not in that way) can make you both stop desiring each other The question of ‘do you not want sex?’ or ‘are you not having sex that you actually want?’ Figuring out your sex values Relationship satisfaction goes up when people learn that their ‘problems’ are normal, even if they aren’t having more sex The ‘narratives’ that we create about our partners & ‘core negative’ images Does intention matter when it comes to conflict? How much our ego comes into play during conflict Sex life after giving birth When one partner has a dry spell or ‘shuts up shop’ and doesn’t want sex anymore You can find more from Lucille at her Instagram Grab her new book You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-02-27•45mins

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