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Hey Lifers! Welcome back to Ask Uncut, where we answer your deepest, darkest and most burning questions! School holidays are officially over (parents, we made it), but Laura’s trip home from the coast did not go to plan. An hour and a half into the drive, ten minutes out of Wollongong, Matt calls and asks her to pull over and check for something…. Cue a full U-turn, a seven-hour version of a three-hour drive, and a five-year-old who handles it with more grace than any of us would. Vibes of the week: Laura – Worst Roommate Ever, Season 2, Episode 1: My BFF Tried to Kill Me on Netflix.  Britt – The Celebrity Traitors UK. We’re four episodes in and Joanne McNally is as funny as ever.  Then it’s into your questions! Q1: MY HUSBAND IS THROWING ME A SURPRISE PARTY AND I DON’T WANT IT I’ve just had a baby, and a few weeks ago I told my husband that my 40th is coming up and I really don’t feel like a big party. I specifically said, “Do not throw me a surprise party,” and gave him multiple reasons why. I’d much prefer to go away with just our family. He’s ignored me, and I’m 99% sure he’s planning one anyway. He planned a surprise birthday for me once before with my family and friends, which turned into him proposing. I’d clued into that one too, so I knew it was coming, and I hated the pressure of it all being about me. I’ve had to pretend all these years that I didn’t know. Am I being a bitch and ungrateful? Do I have to just relax and enjoy the party I specifically said I didn’t want, or do I bring it up again? Q2: CAN I ASK FOR MONEY INSTEAD OF PRESENTS AT MY TODDLER’S BIRTHDAY? I just listened to the episode on the wedding gift registry and wanted your thoughts. My daughter turns two soon, and we struggle with presents because she already has so many toys. For her first birthday party, we respectfully asked for no gifts, and if people wanted to give something, they could contribute to her bank account, so one day she can afford a car or a house (because the economy is fucked). We got some mixed opinions. For her second birthday, do we say nothing at all, or do we request the same thing as last year? Q3: MY BOYFRIEND WEARS THE SAME TRACKIES TO THE GYM AND TO BED My boyfriend goes to the gym in tracksuit pants. He’ll then have a shower, but put the same pants back on, and then get into bed, under the covers, and fully go to sleep in them. I keep telling him this is gross because gyms are very unhygienic, but he thinks I’m overreacting. I’d love for you to weigh in! Q4: I’VE HAD FEELINGS FOR MY FRIEND FOR TEN YEARS. DO I SHOOT MY SHOT? Please help talk some sense into me. I’ve had feelings for a male friend on and off for over ten years. We met at uni, and over the years he’s had a long-term girlfriend and we’ve lived in different cities. Since moving back, we’ve reconnected and caught up occasionally, including a recent five-hour evening having dinner and hanging out at his place. We have a lot in common and get along really well, but nothing romantic has ever happened. He’s quite reserved and I genuinely can’t tell if he’s interested. Lately my feelings have become almost obsessive. I’m extremely sensitive to rejection, I overanalyse every interaction, and I feel physically sick at the thought of him dating someone else. I’m terrified that confessing will ruin our friendship. Meanwhile I’ve been dating other men, including someone who is flying interstate to see me, but I worry I’m using dating as a distraction. Have I romanticised the idea of us after all these years? Should I finally tell him and risk rejection, or just try to move on? Or is there a less risky way to float the idea? TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Intro: Laura’s seven-hour car key disaster7:03 — Vibes of the week: Worst Roommate Ever & The Celebrity Traitors UK11:58 — Q1: My husband is throwing me a surprise party I don’t want18:41 — Q2: Can I ask for money instead of presents at my toddler’s birthday?25:48 — Q3: My boyfriend wears his gym trackies to bed32:37 — Q4: I’ve had feelings for my friend for ten years. Do I shoot my shot?    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Lifers! Did you know the average person is on track to spend 18 years of their life scrolling? Or that using AI to make a decision can cause a 64% drop in activity in your prefrontal cortex; the part of your brain responsible for thinking? Today we want to talk about how to not lose our minds as AI use increases. Joining us again is neuroscientist, international speaker and author of The Dose Effect, TJ Power. Last time TJ joined us we talked about micro-habits and the small daily things quietly wrecking our dopamine. This time, we're going somewhere a little different: building a successful brain in the age of AI. TJ breaks down exactly what AI is doing to our thinking, our creativity and our feelings, why the average person is on track to scroll for 18 years of their life, and the lesser known brain chemical, glutamate, that's quietly driving all of our decision fatigue. We also get into what this means for our kids and screens in schools, why TJ has banned AI from parts of his own life completely, and the very simple (and very effective) "safety check" habit rewiring your anxiety every time you pick up your phone. Oh, and if you take one thing from this episode, put your phones in another room tonight and watch Good Will Hunting with your partner. TJ's orders.   Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome back TJ Power, and why AI is the new frontier for the brain 02:07 — What AI is actually doing to our brains: thinking, creating & feeling 12:58 — Glutamate: the "decision fatigue" chemical nobody's talking about 19:21 — Doomscrolling for 18 years of your life and what a "successful brain" really looks like 32:09 — Kids, iPads and schools in the age of AI 39:15 — TJ's actionable rules for using AI without losing your edge 49:04 — The phone-free rule saving their relationships (meals, bedroom, bathroom) 59:18 — TJ's OCD story and how to beat the phone "safety check" habit You can watch our previous episodes with TJ here:New Year, New You? The Micro Changes We Can Make To Have A Much Happier Life w/ TJ Power  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Fx-uNOefOA Dopamine and the ADHD Brain. CLOUD With Neuroscientist TJ Power! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJAgXI39gQQ   You can follow TJ on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tjpower/?hl=en See him Live in Sydney The DOSE Experience Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/the-dose-experience-tj-power-live Join us on Patreon for exclusive content and bonus episodes Keep your questions coming! Slide into the Life Uncut DMs at @lifeuncutpodcast on Instagram You can watch us on Youtube Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Keeshia Pettit Soph Nathan Video Produced by Vanessa Beckford & Lachy Pugsley Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Lifers! Welcome back to Ask Uncut, where we answer your deepest, darkest and most burning questions! Laura reveals something she’s been noticing lately (and no it’s not Britt’s baby boobs) and we want to know if anyone else has heard it… Vibes of the week: Britt – Believe Me, the four-part British true crime drama about London’s black cab driver case and the women who weren’t believed. It’s free on ABC iview. (Heads up: it deals with sexual assault, so please skip it if that’s not something you’re in the space for.) Laura – Stone Bridge Frames, the walnut photo booth strip frames that have finally rescued the family photo strips from the fridge. Then it’s into your questions! Q1: CAN I STAY FRIENDS WITH MY EX’S FAMILY? My ex-fiancé and I were together from when I was 16 until 29. It was a long and very messy breakup. Years later I found my penguin. We’re engaged and have two beautiful children. My ex’s sister and sister-in-law have stayed in my life and they are genuinely my friends. We see each other regularly and our kids have playdates. I’m completely over my ex, and my fiancé has no issue with these friendships. But I’ve always drawn the line at birthday parties or events where my ex and his parents will be, out of respect for him and his new girlfriend. It’s now been more than seven years and I wonder if I’m unnecessarily removing myself from events I’d really like to attend. We’ve just been invited to a big birthday party and I genuinely want to go. Is that crossing a line?  Q2: SHE’S NOT AS ATTRACTIVE AS I’D LIKE. DO I TELL HER? I’ve been seeing this girl as a friends with benefits for about six months, but it’s getting more serious. We spend whole weeks together and we’re about to meet each other’s families. She’s a great chick, we’re extremely compatible in bed, she gives me very little drama and we click. The issue is she’s not as attractive as I like, and I’m a little embarrassed by it. I can’t see myself giving her the relationship she wants because I’m just not attracted to her the way she is to me. Do I tell her this and break her heart? Do I make up another reason to break up with her? Do I keep her discreet forever? Or do I keep this one running in the background while I “try others out”? (This one came into the Facebook group. We didn’t publish it, he’s no longer a member, and we have THOUGHTS.) Q3: MY BOYFRIEND STILL SLEEPS WITH HIS BLANKIE I’ve been with my boyfriend for four years. About three months in, he revealed a blankie he keeps in his bed, that his mum gave him when he was a baby. At first I didn’t care that much, but four years on I wonder at what age he decides he doesn’t need it anymore. He says it calms him down and he looks for it every night. For extra context: he only washes it every few months, and he has a smaller version that he once gave to me when I was having a bad night. I have not touched it since, lol. When will the time be up? Q4: MY FRIEND MARRIED HER FIRST BOYFRIEND AND NOW SHE’S WONDERING “WHAT IF?” My friend has been with her now-husband since she was 18. He was her first serious relationship, her first sexual partner, and her first and only boyfriend. They’ve been married almost four years and she loves him dearly. Recently, out of the blue, a guy she flirted with when she was 18 messaged her. Nothing ever happened between them, but his messages have become increasingly flirty and he’s said things like “I miss you so much”. It’s really gotten into her head. What if she’d explored more before settling down? What has she missed by only ever being with one person? She hasn’t cheated and doesn’t want to throw away her marriage over a fantasy, but she knows continuing these conversations could cross a line, and that scares her. What should she do? TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Intro: Britt’s half up half down era (and why she says “becwase”)4:11 — Vibes of the week: Believe Me & photo booth frames9:19 — Q1: Can I stay friends with my ex’s family?15:47 — Q2: She’s not as attractive as I’d like. Do I tell her?22:07 — Q3: My boyfriend still sleeps with his blankie32:25 — Q4: My friend married her first boyfriend and now she’s wondering “what if?” Want more? There’s a bonus ep waiting for you over on [Patreon / Life Unlocked], recorded moments after Britt shared her big news with Laura. If we answered your question, we want the aftermath! Let us know what happens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Content warning: This episode discusses postpartum psychosis, suicide and the death of children. If that's not something you're in the space to hear right now, please skip this one and look after yourself. Support services are listed at the bottom of these notes. Hey Lifers. Today's episode is a heavier one, and it's a little different to our usual Friday chats. So many of you have been following the Lindsay Clancy case, and it's come up again and again in the discussion group. Lindsay is the Massachusetts mum charged with the murder of her three young children in January 2023. Her trial ended in a mistrial in September after the jury couldn't reach a unanimous verdict, and it's left a lot of us with more questions than answers. This episode is not about the outcome of the Lindsay Clancy case. We're not here to debate the verdict, weigh up the evidence or decide whether anyone is guilty. What we want to do is understand the bigger picture: what postpartum psychosis is, how mental illness is assessed in the justice system, and how to recognise the warning signs in ourselves and the people we love. We're not experts, and we didn't want to add to the noise. So we found someone who is. Dr Jackie Rakov is a Melbourne-based clinical and forensic psychiatrist. She assesses people facing very serious charges, writes reports for the courts and is cross-examined as an expert witness. Jackie has no involvement in the Clancy case and isn't here to diagnose anyone from afar. She's here to help us understand how this actually works. We also get into what happens when most of us are getting our information from a three-minute TikTok, and what someone who does this work for a living wishes the internet understood about cases like this one. Then we head into the courtroom. How is mental illness assessed and proven in a criminal case, and how much room is there for error? What does "not guilty by reason of insanity" really mean for what happens to a person afterwards? Can someone seem completely fine in the hours before a tragedy? And how much rests on the twelve people who end up on a jury? Most importantly, we cover the warning signs to look for in yourself, your partner or someone you love. Postpartum psychosis is a medical emergency. If you're worried about yourself or a new parent in your life, please don't wait. If this episode has raised anything for you: Emergency: call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia): 1300 726 306, panda.org.au Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7), lifeline.org.au ForWhen (perinatal mental health support line): 1300 24 23 22, forwhenhelpline.org.au 13YARN (crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people): 13 92 76 (24/7) Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636, beyondblue.org.au Gidget Foundation Australia: gidgetfoundation.org.au ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Why we're talking about the Lindsay Clancy case4:18 Postpartum depression vs postpartum psychosis, and what causes it8:26 What the internet gets wrong about cases like this12:45 How mental illness is proven in court, and what the verdict really means17:47 How a forensic psychiatric assessment works33:43 The gaps in perinatal mental health care37:07 Warning signs for new parents and their families42:12 Where to find supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Lifers! Welcome back to Ask Uncut, where we answer your deepest, darkest and most burning questions! Life Unlocked has been live for four whole days and it's already turning into a fun little community. Now we just need to work out what to call you all, so jump in and cast your vote! Then Britt has a confession. "Spa night" with Ben is usually a very romantic affair: lights dimmed, mood lamp on, Britt face down getting a massage while Ben watches his show. But this time Britt assumed his noise-cancelling headphones were on. They were not… Vibes & unsubscribes of the week: Laura – Vibe: TripView, the $7 app that maps out your public transport routes and makes you feel powerful (Lachy would like it noted that Google Maps does this for free, and there is also TripView Lite which is free)Britt – Vibe: the remote-control mood lamp a Lifer sent herBritt – Unsubscribe: Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story on Netflix (too gruesome and too weird, even for our resident true crime lover) Then it's into your questions! Q1: MY BOSS MIGHT BE HAVING AN AFFAIR. DO I SAY SOMETHING? Context: My boss is a good friend of mine. She’s married with two kids and has recently become extremely close with a single male colleague. She picks him up and drops him home, they get coffee & lunch most days, and she hangs out with him outside of work with her kids while her husband is at work. What makes it stranger is that whenever he comes up, she says he's weird, won't leave her alone, and makes it impossible for her to say no. I told her that if she didn't want this friendship, she needed to put some boundaries in place. I have no idea if anything inappropriate is actually happening and I don't want to accuse her of having an affair, but the whole thing feels really off and everyone at work is talking about it. Do I stay completely out of it because it's none of my business? How do I navigate this without damaging our friendship or our working relationship? Q2: CAN I KEEP THE FOOTY TIPPING WINNINGS IF MY EX-BOYFRIEND WINS? This year my family set up our first footy tipping comp. There are 16 of us and everyone put in 50 bucks. I covered my boyfriend's $50 at the time. Fast forward to finals and we've been broken up for five months, but he's currently sitting in first place. I've joked a few times that I'm keeping the money if he wins because technically I paid his entry fee. He always laughs and thinks I'm joking. But now there's a real possibility he could win a lot of money. Am I a terrible person if I keep the winnings, or does the fact that I paid his $50 make it fair game? Q3: MY SISTER IS BACK IN TOUCH WITH OUR DAD AFTER HIS 15-YEAR AFFAIR About five years ago it came out that my dad had essentially been living a double life, having an affair for over 15 years. He told my mum they'd bought an investment property with their retirement savings, when he'd actually bought it for the other woman to live in. My sister and I went very low contact with him. More recently my older sister had a serious health scare (thankfully she's now been given the all clear) and she's decided to get back in touch with Dad. He and his affair partner have thrown themselves into being grandparents to her kids: performative Facebook posts, big expensive presents, turning up at school sports carnivals. My mum is so hurt and I feel really angry at my sister. I feel like she's being hugely disloyal to Mum. Are my feelings valid? Should I speak to her, or is she not actually doing anything wrong? Q4: MY BIOLOGICAL DAD DOESN'T KNOW I EXIST. SHOULD I REACH OUT? I'm adopted and recently found out who my birth father is. My birth mother is hopeless at replying and has been hard to keep in touch with. She promised I'd meet my two half-brothers, but it never really went anywhere. I know who my birth father is, but he doesn't know I exist. If you had an unknown biological relative, would you want them to contact you? TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Intro: Life Unlocked is live (and you need a name)1:17 — Britt's spa night goes horribly wrong5:58 — Vibes & unsubscribes: TripView and Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story11:28 — Q1: My boss is my friend, and she's very close with a colleague18:40 — Q2: Can I keep the footy tipping winnings if my ex wins?24:30 — Q3: My sister is back in touch with our dad after his 15-year affair33:28 — Q4: My biological dad doesn't know I exist. Should I reach out? We spoke about this with Ryan Jon Dunn. Listen to The DNA Test That Found His Biological Father: HERE If we answered your question, we want the aftermath! Let us know what happens. Keep your questions coming! Slide into the Life Uncut DMs at @lifeuncutpodcast on Instagram Join us on Patreon for exclusive content and bonus episodes You can watch us on Youtube Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Sophie Nathan Video Produced by Vanessa Beckford & Lachy Pugsley Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Lifers! We have such a special one for you today. If it sounds a little different, that's because we recorded this in Benson Boone's room (yes, he invited us up!). And if you're wondering why Britt is flying solo for the intro, it's because Benson was SUCH a vibe that we spent half our time just chatting and laughing, the interview ran way over, and Laura had to sprint off for kid pick-up. You know Benson from "Beautiful Things", the biggest-selling single on the planet in 2024 and now 12-times-platinum here in Australia. But nothing prepared us for how open, unhinged and genuinely lovely he is. Today he tells us a story he's never told publicly which ends with his pants fully around his ankles. He also opens up about not owning a smartphone until he was 17, nearly becoming an architect, and how "Ghost Town" was literally the first song he ever wrote. He tells us about growing up with four sisters and his one and only celebrity crush (it runs in the family). Then he weighs in on a Lifer who's secretly dating two men at once, and answers the big one: would he ever date a fan? Benson brings the Wanted Man Tour to Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney this November. It's almost sold out, so get amongst it! YouTube Timestamps0:00 – Britt's solo intro: inside Benson's room and how a press junket actually works3:56 – Accidentally Unfiltered: the shared bathroom, the pants-down tradition and the fan who walked in7:45 – Why he didn't start singing until 17 (no smartphone and a plan to be an architect)13:40 – His only ever celebrity crush, and why it runs in the family16:01 – Ask Uncut: "Sally, you are the problem"18:58 – Would Benson date a fan? Why he wants to do the chasing Follow Benson Boone on TikTok and Instagram @bensonbooneWanted Man Tour tickets via Frontier Touring   Keep your questions coming! Slide into the Life Uncut DMs at @lifeuncutpodcast on Instagram Join us on Patreon for exclusive content and bonus episodes You can watch us on Youtube Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Sophie Nathan Video Produced by Vanessa Beckford & Lachy Pugsley Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Lifers! Welcome back to Ask Uncut, where we answer your deepest, darkest and most burning questions! Something is coming… and for two people who have NEVER teased anything in seven years (we're too disorganised and do everything last minute), we're officially in our breadcrumb era. We've dropped one very Matilda-coded hint, and all will be revealed on Wednesday, so make sure you're listening! Vibes of the week: Laura – Rachel DeSalvo ceramics (handmade letters, ring dishes, vases… all stunning. Go follow her on Instagram) Britt – Beef Season 2 on Netflix (you don't need to have seen season one!) Bonus – The Gentlemen Season 2 on Netflix Then it's into your questions! Q1: MY FRIEND IS SUPER LAZY AT WORK AND EVERYONE TALKS ABOUT HER BEHIND HER BACK. DO I TELL HER? I've worked with my colleague in the medical field for seven-plus years, and we've become very close friends. The problem is she has always been lazy at work. She avoids tasks by looking busy, hides when there's something difficult to do, and chats about her social life and kids when it's flat out. Lately it's got way worse, and I've found out every other colleague talks about her laziness behind her back and doesn't want to be paired with her. My husband says I should tell her because she's a good friend, but I hate conflict. Should I just leave it, since she'll eventually find out herself anyway?   Q2: HE WON'T STOP TALKING ABOUT HIMSELF IN THE THIRD PERSON I started talking to a guy I've known for a few years, and our first date is in a month's time. We live in different states, so we've been on the phone and texting a lot, and everything is going great. However, he often refers to himself in the third person: "Steve got a little too drunk last night," "Steve was really busy today." It's giving me the ick hard. It's giving me reverse fanny flutters. I know it's not a new thing, but now that I'm interested in dating him, it's become a serious problem for me. Am I being too nitpicky, or is this actually gross? And how do I ask him to stop without hurting his feelings? (Producer Soph has lived this one, and she will never recover from the words "Steve's turn for little spoon" whispered by a 6'5" man.)   Q3: MY NEW COLLEAGUE ASKED ME FOR COFFEE. IS IT A DATE OR NETWORKING? I'm a happily married teacher, and a new colleague has joined our school. I haven't spoken to him much, but I just got this email: "Hi, I hope you're well. Just wanted to ask if you would like to go out for coffee or something sometime." Is he asking me on a date, or is this networking? Networking usually happens at conferences, not within the school. I also don't usually wear my wedding ring because I play sports and I'm constantly taking it on and off. How should I respond?   Q4: MY HOUSEMATES HIDE THEIR FOOD AND CLEANING PRODUCTS IF WE USE EVEN A MORSEL My partner and I didn't know our housemates before they moved in; we thought living with friends was too risky. They told us they were full-time students who'd get jobs once uni started. Eight months in, neither has a job, so they're always home. We both work full time and we're out most of the time. All the furniture, crockery and TV subscriptions are ours, and we pay almost $150 more a week for the master bedroom and car park. But if we use even a bit of their pepper, it's hidden away the next day. I can see it all stashed in their bedroom and bathroom when the doors are open, lol. Is it normal to have your own of everything in a share house, or are some items fair play? Laura has been the victim of a very tight housemate who asked her to replace a banana (the night after she'd cooked him dinner). Now we want YOUR housemate horror stories! What's the most unhinged, deranged thing a housemate has done to you? Send them in and we'll revisit it next week. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Intro: we have something to announce (and a Matilda breadcrumb)2:31 — Unsubscribe: AirDrop codes (and the Great Barrier Reef porn ferry)4:37 — Vibes of the week: Rachel DeSalvo ceramics, Beef S2 & The Gentlemen8:27 — Q1: My friend is lazy at work and everyone's talking. Do I tell her?18:24 — Q2: He won't stop talking about himself in the third person27:02 — Q3: My new colleague asked me for coffee. Date or networking?34:46 — Q4: My housemates hide the pepper if we use a morsel Keep your Ask Uncuts coming! Slide into the Life Uncut DMs at @lifeuncutpodcast on Instagram, or post anonymously in the Facebook Discussion Group. You can watch us on Youtube Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Sophie Nathan Video Produced by Vanessa Beckford & Lachy Pugsley Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Hey Lifers! Welcome back to Ask Uncut where we answer your deepest, darkest and most burning questions! Britt kicks things off fresh from a stranger's wedding, yes, she crashed one for work and cried the whole way through (obviously). Before the girls get into their vibes of the week and then straight into it: Naked sleepers with questionable bathroom habits, a boss who won't stop stealing the credit, a plane seat stand-off that has the group chat divided, and the etiquette minefield of ditching your friend's new beauty business. Vibes of the week:Britt – The Dropout on Disney+ (rewatch this before the new Elizabeth Holmes doco drops!)Laura – Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Blur Concealer Then it's into your questions! Q1: MY PARTNER SLEEPS NAKED AND DOES A 2AM POO THEN GETS BACK INTO BED My partner sleeps naked, I do not. That's absolutely his choice and I'm fine with it. But he has a middle-of-the-night routine where he needs the bathroom for a poo, most nights around 2-3am, and then he gets straight back into bed with his bare bum on the sheets, post-poo. Is it ridiculous and immature for me to feel grossed out by this? Do I need to just get over it? Q2: MY BOSS KEEPS TAKING CREDIT FOR MY IDEAS I think my boss takes credit for my ideas in meetings. I've pitched two big ideas this year that got genuine traction, and both times my manager has presented them to senior leadership as his own thinking, with me sitting right there. I'm early in my career and don't want to torch the relationship, but I don't want to spend the next five years being invisible either. Do I talk to him about it, or go over his head? Q3: WOULD YOU GIVE UP YOUR WINDOW SEAT FOR A PREGNANT MUM WITH A TODDLER? On a flight from Sydney to Queenstown, myself, my husband and our 17-month-old (plus 31 weeks pregnant me) had two seats between the three of us, while a woman in front had an entire row of three to herself. I asked if she'd swap so we could have the row while she kept an empty seat beside her, she said no, she wanted the window. Were we entitled for even asking, or have we lost the instinct to simply help someone out? Q4: MY FRIEND STARTED A BROW BUSINESS BUT I DON'T LIKE IT AND WANT TO GO BACK TO MY OLD GIRL A very good friend of mine recently started a small beauty business from home and I am so proud of her, but I don't actually like the way she does my brows. I gave her another chance recently because I want to support her, and I still don't love the results; I feel it's undoing years of work from my usual brow girl. How do I go back to my old place without hurting her feelings or making her think I don't support her? TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Intro: Britt crashes a stranger's wedding (and cries, obviously)3:09 — Vibes of the week!9:13 — Q1: The naked partner dilemma15:16 — Q2: My boss keeps taking credit for my ideas22:52 — Q3: Would you give up your window seat for a pregnant mum with a toddler?33:13 — Q4: My friend started a brow business... but I don't like it Keep your Ask Uncuts coming! Slide into the Life Uncut DMs at @lifeuncutpodcast on Instagram, or post anonymously in the Facebook Discussion Group. Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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