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• The Lesser Known Side Of Ovarian Cancer - Uncut with Carly Findlay

  Today we’re joined by Carly Findlay — she’s an award winning writer, speaker, and an appearance and disability advocate. Carly was born with a rare skin condition called ichthyosis which is a rare genetic condition where the skin over produces dry, scaly, thickened skin and can be incredibly painful. Carly has spent much of her life navigating a world that hasn’t always made room for her differences. Carly has spoken widely about what it was like growing up, how she came to embrace the term “disabled” later in life, and the pressure to constantly explain or justify your body to other people and she has published two wonderful books titles ‘say hello’ and ‘Growing up disabled in Australia’ We also wanted to speak to Carly about a more recent challenge that she faced with her ovarian cancer diagnosis and what that has meant for her body now after going through early menopause and having a hysterectomy. We spoke about: What is was like growing up and having to face a lot of judgement and comments from strangers Why Carly decided to become an advocate for disabled people Laura being complacent with her ovarian cyst until Carly reached out and encouraged her to advocate for herself The early signs Carly experienced of ovarian cancer The confusing diagnosis Being faced with having to have either a half or full hysterectomy Having the choice of children taken away The additional things Carly had to navigate throughout treatment like chemo The ridiculous trolling Carly received like saying that she was ‘faking’ a cancer diagnosis The really practical ways you can support a loved one through a cancer diagnosis You can find more from Carly’s website You can follow Carly on 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.

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• Your Worst Date Stories, Dancing With The Stars & The Logies!

  Hey Lifers! Our twinkle toes has wrapped up her dancing journey and it wasn’t her year to take home the mirror ball. We go behind the scenes and speak about a few things you didn’t see on air on your TVs. There were some big surprises at the Logies this year! Britt shares some details from the night. Special shout out to Muster Dogs Collies and Kelpies. Also special shout out to Matt for Britt’s dress removal… Laura had quite a different weekend at a trade show in Melbourne where she had a bit of a realisation about the Melbourne v Sydney rivalry. If you are in the dating trenches and need a bit of a giggle, today’s episode will serve it up on a platter and you’ll probably feel better about your own terrible dates. We share 15 minutes worth of your dating disasters! Some of them are unhinged, others are illegal. 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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• Ask Uncut - No One Is Giving Them... EVER! 🍆

  Welcome back to ask uncut where we unpack some of your deepest and weirdest dilemmas!One of our lifers has done the (most) homework and tried out ‘hamstering’ so you didn’t have to. We respect it but we are likely not to attempt this for ourselves. Vibes for the week:Britt - Cord Organiser Laura - Chekoh Wrap Keeshia - My Mom Jayne on HBO Max Then we jump into your questionsHELP! SAW MY GAY DADS SEX TOYSHelp a girl out. This is one of the most awkward moments of my life. I’m 25 and quite close with my dad. My dad is gay and has been all my life… It's a long story. Anyway, I’ve just hopped in the back of his car because we are going to visit my sick grandma in hospital and there’s a sex toy in the back seat on the floor!!! Black anal beads/butt plug kind of vibe. Do I ask him what it is?! Do I pretend I never saw it? Do I kick it under the front seat so he’s not embarrassed with it laying out in plain sight and knows I saw it?! Help a scarred girl out! GIFT RECEIVER DOESN'T OPEN GIFT IN FRONT OF ME - I FIND IT STRANGE!Is it common practice for people who are receiving gifts to open them while the gift giver is present? I’ve been to both a baby shower and a kids birthday recently where I brought a gift but to my disappointment the gifts were not opened during the event but taken away to be opened at a later time. As a gift giver, I think it’s nice to see the receiver open my gift; mainly to see if they liked it. When you put time and enough into picking the perfect gift I feel like it’s a bit anticlimactic to not actually see them open (and hopefully enjoy) it. Am I wrong in thinking it’s strange to not open gifts at the event in front of the givers? I KISSED MY GP IN AN EMOTIONAL TIME (I’M MARRIED)I’m 29yo. I’ve been with my husband for over 6 years and we have 2 gorgeous sons (4 and 2). I’ve been feeling like we’re roomates rather than partners for a long time now. We rarely have sex, don’t communicate very well and I’m feeling so lonely. Earlier this week, I had an appointment with my GP. A 53yo man who has been our Dr for 5yrs. It was a long appointment, and we shared and cried over our joint experiences of losing our daughters in very traumatic circumstances (they passed away on the same day, 5 years apart and Monday was their anniversary). At the end of the appointment, we hugged for a very long time, then there was a moment, and we ended up kissing. Nothing hot and heavy, but it was very nice. Now, I can’t stop thinking about him and that kiss. He is divorced, and has been such a source of comfort for me during some very darks times, and he says the same about me. What was this kiss? Is it just because we’re both lonely and were emotional over our daughter’s anniversaries? Or is it more than that? Please, please help AM I UNREASONABLE NOT WANTING HUSBAND TO GO TO FRIENDS FUNERAL?I don’t know if I’m being unreasonable with how I’m feeling. So my partner works fifo 2 weeks away, 1 week back and we have a 4 month old baby. He got some news about an old friend of his who suddenly passed away who lived interstate so would need to travel for the funeral. I don’t know this friend but he apparently played a large role in his life back when he was younger.The funeral is the day after he gets back, so now instead of coming home he will pack a back and fly away again for a few days. I feel so incredibly upset with this decision. I understand the importance of this friend and I get that he wants to say goodbye. But I feel like given the circumstances, it isn’t just as easy as him jumping on a plane and going. Am I wrong to feel this way? Maybe I’m just being hormonal I don’t know. Please don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love being a mum, I wouldn't change it for the world. I just feel like I count down the days for him to get home so we can have time together as a family and I can get just a little bit of break or time to myself. It’s not like I get to just jump on a plane for a few days away whenever I want. Not that money is an issue but it’s also costing over $1000 for these flights as they’re last minute. 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.

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• The Best of the Pick Up - Would You Be Friends With A Cheater?

  It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. What's on the show: Laura accidentally called her dad ‘daddy’ A woman named after Mickey Mouse has asked parents to stop naming kids ridiculous things The story that almost didn't make it to air Should you stay friends with someone that has cheated on their partner? Michael Theo chats Austin Season 2 and the Logies Laura is officially a Soccer Mum The first ever Fun Fact Friday 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.

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• How Do You Feel When You Look In The Mirror? Disordered Eating with Dr Kieran Kennedy

  Disordered eating is something that so many people, especially women, have experienced. Sometimes this is so normalised by society that we don’t even realise our approach to food is disordered or could be defined as such. We’re joined by psychiatrist Dr. Kieran Kennedy. Kieran is consultant psychiatrist specialising in the diagnosis, support and treatment of a range of eating disorders and body image struggles; everything from binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, body dysmorphia and the intersection between fitness, appearance pressures & mental health. Today we speak about: How you may have disordered eating without even realising it Women identify more with disordered eating but rates of men and all genders are increasing - ‘muscle dysmorphia’ The messaging around weight and eating is deeply ingrained in our culture ‘Health and fitness’ may be disordered eating in a different costume Our relationship with food can impact our social and romantic lives Whether you can comment on someone’s body Body image in the ‘ozempic era’ The link between disordered eating and depression, OCD, anxiety and ADHD Binge eating disorder is by far the most common eating disorder How we can recognise concerning body image thoughts in loved ones and kids If you’d like to check out Dr Kieran Kennedy’s Instagram You can access Dr Kennedy’s clinical practice here You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion GroupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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