Episodes

  • The Best Of The PickUp - What got stuck in you?

    The Best Of The PickUp - What got stuck in you?
    Oct 6 2024

    It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP.

    Every week we are joined by our radio co-host Mitch Churi 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.

    On the show:

    • Lana Del Ray and her Alligator tour guide husband
    • Shot gun weddings
    • What got stuck in you
    • Mitch's pitches

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    24 mins
  • Ask Uncut - Workplace Gift Dramas & Getting A Guy Out of the DMs to Real Life

    Ask Uncut - Workplace Gift Dramas & Getting A Guy Out of the DMs to Real Life
    Oct 2 2024
    Hey lifers,Welcome back to ask uncut where we answer all of your deep, dark and burning questions!We're all a little scattered today driving past turn offs and forgetting entire road trips! PLEASE VOTE FOR US IN THE AUS PODCAST AWARDS Vibes: Britt - Will & Harper on NetflixLaura - Zoe Foster Blake book "Things Will Calm Down Soon"Keeshia - How to find the listed For Sale range or price on any listing on Domain or Real Estate Davey Hamilton Then we jump into your questions! SHOULD 'FAMILY PLANNING' BE ASKED BY MY BOSS?I’m a medical doctor going through my final years of subspecialty training. I had a missed miscarriage in April this year and had to ask for time off work to go through the miscarriage and I developed complications afterwards resulting in a hospital admission. This time off “had to be approved” by my head of department I was told. A few months later I interviewed for a Fellow job (a promotion) and was told I’m “not ready”. Then in my supervisor meeting a month or two later, my supervisor (who is the HOD) flatly asked me how my “family planning” is going?!? I feel very uncomfortable about this situation and feel like I’m being held back because I’m a mother hoping to have another child. I guess my question is:- Am I wrong to feel I’m being discriminated against?- Is there anything I should/could do about this?- Should I just suck it up and put up with it?Keep in mind these people have total control over my career progression in training and in the hospital WORKPLACE GIFTSWhen I first joined my workplace, within a short time there was the 40th birthday of one of the 9 staff members in our office. Despite there being no party that colleagues were invited to, there was a collection of money for a gift for this person. At the time I was in my early 20’s. Fast forward and I’ve recently had my 30th and had celebrations without my work colleagues invited (intimate small gatherings out of town). Now I didn’t receive a gift from my colleagues. No biggie I thought, whatever. But now another colleague is having his 60th and we’ve been invited by the family to lunch and there’s an office money collection for a present. TBH I’m like WTF! I don’t know if this gift is meant to be in lieu of maybe some free food at the party, but I’m not impressed. I kinda want to make a point and not put money in, but being in a small office, I know I will be talked about and so I’ll just cave to social pressure and put cash in… But have I missed some social cues here? Would love to know the girls thought HOW DO I GET THIS GUY OUT OF MY DMs AND INTO A REAL DATE?I’ve been messaging this Aussie ‘influencer’ since January. He’s mentioned multiple times that he ‘can’t wait to see me,’ but still hasn’t asked me out despite living just 25 minutes away. I get that he has a busy, travel-heavy life, but it’s frustrating that when he’s back in town, he doesn’t make the effort. I’ve even called him out, saying it feels like he’s just keeping me around to stroke his ego. He insists that’s not the case but always has some excuse. Our mutual friends have hinted that he can be sketchy, so now I’m wondering—do I keep him around for banter or just a ghost DO I INVITE MY EX BEST FRIEND TO MY WEDDING?My ex best friend and I were best friends for 10 years, she saw me through the best and worst of times and a few of those years were long-distance (international). We had a falling out two years ago - it was pretty rough and we tried to work through it, but it just wasn’t working so we stopped speaking. We never spoke about it to resolve things but since then we’ve messaged each other for each other’s birthdays, and any other big events (she texted me congrats on the engagement) and it’s always been pleasant. Her family and I have remained super close which includes her parents and her sister (who is like a little sister to me). I definitely want to invite her family to my wedding, does that mean I have to invite her? If so, how do I approach the situation? The wedding will be only with my closest family and friends (100 people max). She was always my other half, and I never imagined having my wedding without her. But is it weird to invite someone who you’re not that close with any more just because they used to mean a lot to you? I think about her every day and I wish that we could reconcile our friendship, but I fear that the distance is too hard as that was our falling out 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.
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    50 mins
  • So this is Perimenopause With Michelle Bridges - PART 2

    So this is Perimenopause With Michelle Bridges - PART 2
    Oct 1 2024

    Michelle Bridges is a fitness icon, TV personality, and bestselling author of 17 books! Recently, she developed a new program specifically for women navigating menopause, combining her personal experience with her expertise in fitness to help women stay strong and healthy during this life stage.

    We previously released an episode on perimenopause and menopause with Dr Louise Newson that you can listen to here
    Dr Newson gives us a really important medical insight into the changes that can happen during this time, and we wanted to extend this conversation and speak with Michelle about her lived experience and some of the lifestyle factors that can impact this time of women’s lives.

    In this episode we speak about:

    • The lesser known symptoms that Michelle experienced during perimenopause

    • The steps Michelle took to work out what was going on in her body

    • The importance of finding a GP who specialises in women’s health

    • Being offered antidepressants when Michelle didn’t identify with being depressed

    • Feeling really empowered during this stage of life

    • How exercise, nutrition and supplementation can impact menopause

    You can find more from Michelle’s Menopause Method

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    41 mins
  • What not to say about a pregnant woman's body

    What not to say about a pregnant woman's body
    Sep 30 2024

    Hey Lifers!

    PLEASE VOTE FOR US IN THE AUS PODCAST AWARDS

    Laura went to the reptile park and had a brilliant time. She's also planted a new fear in a friend's child by accident. Are there activities that you feel like you can't do unless you have kids with you?

    Do you think you can recycle and reuse nudes? Do they have an expiry? Does it matter if they're taken while during the current relationship? Britt and Ben are on different sides of the fence for this one!

    We break down the new 'dating terminology' coming to 2025 that includes:

    • Swamping
    • No-habiting
    • Fiscal attraction
    • Loud dating
    • Marmalading
    • Digital ex-pression

    Are you meant to say anything to a woman who is pregnant? There is currently a huge amount of commentary about Margot Robbie's pregnant body. But, is this type of commentary only for celebrities and pap pics or do most women receive comments on their body when they're pregnant?
    We speak about how some comments are received in a different way to what they may be intended and how inappropriate some of the common types of comments are.

    We also spoke about Kate Winslet being labelled as 'brave' for being okay with her 'belly rolls' being on display during a topless scene in a new film that she stars in.

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    56 mins
  • The Best Of The PickUp - A warning for all the teachers out there

    The Best Of The PickUp - A warning for all the teachers out there
    Sep 29 2024

    It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP.

    Every week we are joined by our radio co-host Mitch Churi 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.

    On the show:

    • Laura has a warning for all the teachers out there - and a confession cough she cheated on her HSC
    • Britt's first dance is going to be a disaster
    • Mitch wants equality for all women
    • Mitch's questionable anniversary
    • Your workplace secrets

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    35 mins
  • Ask Uncut - Can I Turn a Blind Eye to My Partner's Cheating?

    Ask Uncut - Can I Turn a Blind Eye to My Partner's Cheating?
    Sep 25 2024
    Hey Lifers! PLEASE VOTE FOR US IN THE AUS PODCAST AWARDS Have you ever developed an allergy later in life? Laura may have developed a new one and it's impacting every aspect of her life and every pore in her body!Vibes for the week:Britt - Summer Fridays Jet Lag MaskKeeshia - Huberman - Esther Perel: How to Find, Build & Maintain Healthy Romantic RelationshipsLaura - Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter on Netflix We mentioned our episode with Esther Perel Then we jump into the questions: IS IT BETTER TO TURN A BLIND EYE?Recently I found texts on my boyfriend of 5 years phone that appear to be organising to have sex with a sex worker, as well as messaging other girls to meet him out while he was working in another country (I don’t know if this ever eventuated). We don’t see each other much as I work in Aus and he works overseas for a lot of the year. He has a much higher sex drive than me and long distance/not much sex doesn’t bother me but it really bothers him. I haven’t told my boyfriend I know this yet and I haven’t told any family or friends. I know as soon as I tell anyone they will hate him and tell me the things that I would tell anyone else - to break up with him. The problem is I’m 30 next year, I want to have a baby in the next two years andI had my life pretty much sorted with him on paper. He has his faults but he is my best friend. The thing is, he makes an enormous amount of money and I don’t. In our future I know my children will be looked after and they won’t have to struggle. I know I won’t have to struggle. I come from a family who doesn’t have a lot of money and being with my boyfriend means I know I can take care of them better than if I’m single. Right now I don’t know whether to confront my boyfriend because I know as soon as I say this out loud I can’t take it back and it will mean that I have to break up with him as cheating is not something I want in a relationship. Is it morally wrong to just look the other way because of the benefits this relationship brings me, my family and my future family? I know this seems like an obvious answer but I know how hard life can be and being with him means my life will in some ways be easier with him in it. Or if this will always be in the back of my mind and ruin my happiness even with the security it brings. Help. Please. I feel like I’m old, have nothing to show for myself and I’m scared I’ll never be a mother if we break up now. HOW TO CHOOSE WEDDING LOCATION WHEN FAMILY ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF AUSI have recently got engaged and we have already started talking about when and where as these are the biggest questions we have to answer. We would like to have it maybe this time next year to allow people interstate and international sort their lives out to come. Now the big question is, where? My family is all east of Australia and we live in WA. My fiancé’s immediate family is here in WA as well. Our friends are in WA. I have family that are elderly and wouldn’t be able to travel. We have brought up the subject with my fiancés parents and my MIL didn’t have a very good reaction which I knew would happen. How do I say that I don’t know how long my elderly family members will be with us and I want them at my wedding as they mean so much to me. How do I approach this topic and not seem like I’m being a bridezilla making us have our wedding east? Or do we elope and have two parties one east and one west? DO I TELL HER THAT HER HUSBAND IS CHEATING?I'm in a tough situation and need some advice. I overheard my partner talking about a night out where one of his coworkers cheated on his partner, who is home with their 6-month-old baby. I feel awful for the woman and want to tell her, but I don't know her or her partner, and my partner would be furious if he knew I was eavesdropping. On top of that, if I say something, it could put my partner in a difficult position since the cheater is connected to management. I can't shake the feeling that I need to do something, but I’m worried about the consequences for everyone involved. What should I do?We got some additional info - the partner works FIFO and was disturbed when he heard the coworker say that he had been cheating. 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.
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    51 mins
  • Hormonal Changes, Menopause and Perimenopause. Uncut with Dr Louise Newson

    Hormonal Changes, Menopause and Perimenopause. Uncut with Dr Louise Newson
    Sep 24 2024

    Dr. Louise Newson is a leading expert in the field of menopause and perimenopause. She's a GP, menopause specialist, educator, podcaster and author. She’s the woman in the know of menopause and today we would like to break down the misunderstandings, myths, misconceptions and medical misogyny surrounding menopause.

    In this chat we speak about:

    • Changing hormones & how it affects our brains and behaviour
    • The tendency for medications like antidepressants or sleeping tablets to be prescribed
    • How the labelling of menopause doesn’t really mean anything
    • How the loss of ‘zest’ for life impacts their relationships
    • What type of hormones are safe to take for HRT and contraception
    • What lifestyle factors largely affect hormones
    • Whether other conditions like PCOS, endometriosis or diabetes can change the onset or ‘severity’ of menopause

    You can find the episode on PMDD that we mentioned here - PMDD

    You can find everything from Dr Louise Newson including her resources, podcast and book here! Dr Louise Newson's Website

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    37 mins
  • Britt's A Quake Girly, Laura's Clucky and *More Conscious Dating

    Britt's A Quake Girly, Laura's Clucky and *More Conscious Dating
    Sep 23 2024

    Hey Lifers,

    PLEASE VOTE FOR US IN THE AUS PODCAST AWARDS

    Britt's jet lagged after her trip to Romania. It was somewhat eventful and she's now an experienced quake girly. Laura's daughter Marlie is about to graduate from preschool and we're curious to know what your graduation song was. Was it Green Day or... eye of the tiger?
    Now that Laura has had a week off and Marlie Mae is about to go to school, she's back considering having another child. Britt is strongly considering blackmail! If you already have kids and you’ve thought about having another, did you mention it to your kids? Did you want their thoughts on whether they’d like an extra sibling?

    A dating app has brought in a new feature to try and reduce dating fatigue and avoid analysis paralysis. Hinge will now stop you from matching with someone new if you have 8 or more messages waiting for a response from you.
    The idea is to make it a more conscious effort and only have a few conversations going at a time. If you're in the dating world, is this good news for you?
    Do you think it will cut down on people 'window shopping' or just swiping for validation?

    We spoke about the episode we did with Therapy Jeff - Why Is Dating So Hard These Days?

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    47 mins