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Unconditional & UncensoredOut of OfficeWe’re out of office for the next couple of months! With a lot going on in our personal lives, we have decided to take a much-needed break. Keep an eye on our socials for updates on when we’ll return with SEASON 2!!🤩
2024-04-1907 minUnconditional & Uncensored30. A journey to self-awarenessBeing self-aware can mean knowing how to censor your reactions and responses in certain situations, but also having an awareness of how extrinsic factors (comments, opinions, behaviours, etc) can impact you, or how you allow it to impact you. Today we explore the true essence of being self-aware, and how you can control certain things better in your own life.
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2024-04-1143 minUnconditional & Uncensored29. Are you codependent?Today we discuss codependency, and how this can manifest in relationships, both romantic and social. We unpack what codependent behaviour looks like, how to identify it in yourself, and how to move past the need to behave in codependent ways.
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2024-03-2850 minUnconditional & Uncensored28. Being selfish isn't a bad thingToday we have a discussion about why there is such a negative connotation to being selfish, and share our personal perspectives on why being selfish can be considered beneficial, and help practice self-care. We negate the concept of negative selfishness from a personal perspective.
Let us know if this resonates, and if not what is your opinion?
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2024-03-1442 minUnconditional & Uncensored27. Having boundaries is healthyIf setting boundaries is something you struggle with, then today's episode is for you. We discuss why setting boundaries can be challenging, how the people close to you can challenge those boundaries, and discuss how to set your own boundaries and stick to them. Sometimes it's ok not to always be the kind person, the "yes-man", and put yourself first. Trust your gut and enforce those boundaries where you need to!
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2024-02-2952 minUnconditional & Uncensored26. Honour your own journey"Comparison is the thief of all joy" ~ Theodore Roseveldt
Today we're discussing self-comparison, and how we're inclined to compare ourselves to others. We open up a bit about how we're comparing in various areas of our lives, and reflect on how this is impacting us. We discuss why humans self-compare, and chat about a few things to keep in mind next time you find yourself falling into the evil of comparison, and rather how to reflect on and honour your own journey.
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2024-02-1546 minUnconditional & Uncensored25. South Africa & sustaining long-distance friendshipsToday we catch up a little on Lauren's experience of travels back to South Africa, and how it compares to living abroad (from a tourist lens). We also reflect on sustaining friendships post-immigration, and elaborate a little on what we feel it takes to maintain a close friendship over such a huge distance.
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2024-02-0136 minUnconditional & Uncensored24. All wined up🍷Today's episode is a light-hearted episode filled with giggles and all the wine!🍷 We chat over a few glasses of wine, sharing stories of our travels and funny moments. We invite you to have a glass of wine and laugh with us - you're bound to have a giggle at something.
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2024-01-1847 minUnconditional & Uncensored23. Blinded by verbal and emotional abuseVulnerability at it's peak as Lauren shares how verbal and emotional abuse can manifest in a relationship, how living in denial or with a perception of yourself can warp your interpretation of a situation, and how coming to terms with being a victim can be a difficult pill to swallow.
Today Lauren highlights just how common it is for individuals to suffer from verbal and emotional abuse. Although we don't share any advice on today's episode, this story sends the message that you're not alone in your struggles, and that there are people around...
2023-12-281h 05Unconditional & Uncensored22. I shut down in the face of conflictToday we're discussing conflict, and unpack more about the different types of conflict and how people approach dealing with conflict. We talk a little more about interpersonal conflict, and how Lauren experiences physiological responses to confrontation. This episode gives more of an understanding to why some people respond in ways that may not make sense to others.
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2023-12-1439 minUnconditional & Uncensored21. Is disappointment a catalyst for change?Today we discuss how and why disappointment manifests, and how this can give rise to change, or a change of direction entirely. We unpack what disappointment is from a psychological standpoint, and how one can deal with disappointment.
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2023-11-3026 minUnconditional & Uncensored20. Covid, giggles & date nightsToday we catch up a bit on life in general, with some chit-chat and light-hearted fun where Lauren lays bare her most embarrassing moment, and Renate wants a redo in an awkward work-situation. We talk a little on the value of quality time in long-term relationships, and lesve you with some food for thought in our resonate or Debate segment.
Let us know your thoughts in the comments section, or send us a DM if you prefer! We're here for it all!
(Mentioned: Life Uncut Podcast)
2023-11-1740 minUnconditional & Uncensored20. Covid, giggles and date nightsToday we catch up a bit on life in general, with some chit-chat and light-hearted fun where Lauren lays bare her most embarrassing moment, and Renate wants a redo in an awkward work-situation. We talk a little on the value of quality time in long-term relationships, and leave you with some food for though in our Resonate or Debate segment.
Let us know your thoughts in the comments section, or send us a DM if you prefer! We're here for it all!
(Mentioned: Life Uncut podcast)
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2023-11-1640 minUnconditional & Uncensored19. Resilience on a shoestringToday we're joined by Bronwyn, who is travelling the world nomad-style. Bronwyn shares her emigration story on how travelling on a budget is possible - living life on a shoestring, and how she has managed to live in 7 countries in the last 7 years, made it through Covid and lockdowns stuck in dormitories, and how this has shifted her perspectives of travel and life to a concept rather than tangible places and things.
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2023-11-021h 04Unconditional & Uncensored18. The neuroscience of dealing with griefToday's episode follows on from last week where we discussed grief and how this manifests physically in the body. Today we unpack the neuroscience of dealing with grief, how your body reacts and what is happening on a biological level as you work through the grief/heartbreak.
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2023-10-1226 minUnconditional & Uncensored17. Why do grief and heartbreak physically hurt?Ever wondered why grief and heartbreak feel like you're physically hurting? In today's episode we unpack what happens in the brain, and the neuroscience behind grief, and why this manifests physically in the body. We discuss how attachment is mapped in the brain, which chemicals are released and why your body feels like it's hurting.
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2023-10-0539 minUnconditional & Uncensored16. Conforming to the normWhy is it that we feel judged by society for making certain decisions, or like our behaviour is deemed 'wrong' or 'inappripriate' based on what society considers normal? Today we unpack why people feel the need to conform, and we challenge you to have a deeper look at whether this aligns with your belief systems or not.
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2023-09-2833 minUnconditional & Uncensored15. Relationship hoppingIn today's episode we discuss moving between relationships quickly, not having the time to establish your own identity outside of a relationship, and attachment styles. We unpack our own attachment styles and debate how this could carry over into relationships, both romantic and friendly.
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2023-09-2139 minUnconditional & Uncensored14. Life after emigrationAfter touching on our emigration journey's last week, we are joined by Hanno Olinger (57) to share his journey from the perspective of life after emigration during a different phase of life. We look at those unexpected things that you can't anticipate, how to navigate the overwhelm that is integration into new cultures and society, give advice on how to remain open minded and have a few giggles on mistakes that were made.
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2023-09-141h 20Unconditional & Uncensored13. The truth about emigrationIn today's episode we share our emigration journeys and the high's and low's that go along with emigration. We discuss those little unexpected things that you can't anticipate, integrating into new cultures and coming to terms with what you'd left behind.
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2023-09-0750 minUnconditional & Uncensored12. Let's talk sexIn today’s episode we talk about all things sex and sex education! Joining us for this chat is Erika O, who is passionate about sex education and the important role it should play in the upbringing of young people today. She is a talented designer and illustrator who completed a project on debunking myths about sex and making this sex education more accessible and understandable.
Find her project on Instagram here: @_let’s.talk.sex_
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2023-08-311h 33Unconditional & Uncensored11. I have an eating disorderIn today’s episode, Lauren shares with us her personal struggles of identifying, and coming to terms with having binge eating disorder. She talks on how it’s triggered, how people around you can influence this, and the help that is out there.
Helplines:
Australia:
Butterfly foundation: 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673) - freephone, email and web support for individuals experiencing eating disorders. 24 hour access.
Eating Disorders Families Australia: 1300 195 626 | admin@edfa.org.au - support, education, and advocacy services for carers and families impacted by an eating disorder
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2023-08-241h 10Unconditional & Uncensored10. "I was told I have 4 months left to live" ~ with Melanie JacobsImagine being told you’re not going to make it to your 16th birthday…
Guest speaker Melanie Jacobs shares her story about how a medication wreaked havoc in her life, leaving her with an end-date. She lives to tell the story, and has a hell of a story to share.
If you enjoy this episode, give us a rating and let us know your thoughts in the reviews!
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2023-08-1752 minUnconditional & Uncensored9. Riding the rollercoaster that is BipolarIn this episode, Renate shares her personal story and experience since being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in 2019. Join us as we look at what bipolar disorder actually is, how it’s treated, and what it means for the future. 🤗
In the episode, we refer to a podcast episode by Dr. Jehannine Austin on the genetics of bipolar disorder, which you can find here: (Apple / Spotify). If you have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or think that you have it - or are just struggling generally with depression, here are some resources for you:
AUSTRALIA
Beyo...
2023-08-101h 02Unconditional & Uncensored8. Let's talk Shit! ~ with Montana DeGiacomiGuest speaker Montana DeGiacomi joins us today to share her journey on Crohn’s disease, and the impact this had on her personal, social and professional lives. Montana was diagnosed at age 25, after being brushed off as anxiety for years. Today she shares her story and opens a window for us to understand more about this inflammatory bowel disease.
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Find some more info here:
→ Crohn’s disease & Ulcerative Colitis
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2023-08-031h 05Unconditional & Uncensored7. "No" is a full sentenceIn this episode we deep-dive into the psychology behind self-justification. Why do we feel the need to justify ourselves to others? Why do we feel that we owe people an explanation for cancelling on plans, making a decision or doing something? Why can’t “no” be enough?
We unpack the evidence behind it, and leave you with a few tips and reflection points.
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2023-07-2744 minUnconditional & Uncensored6. The (im)perfect perfectionistIn this episode, we discuss the impact of perfectionism, the vicious cycle that plays out in life for the perfectionist, and how we should strive for excellence, not perfection. This episode is based on two of Dr. Kevin Leman’s books, The Birth Order Book and Born to Win: Keeping Your Firstborn Advantage Without Losing Your Balance, which you can find online and in all major bookstores.
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2023-07-2032 minUnconditional & Uncensored5. Your birth order (also) made you who you are todayIn this episode, we discuss how your birth order - that being whether you’re a firstborn, middle child, lastborn or an only child - has also made you who you are today. This episode is based on Dr. Kevin Leman’s book, The Birth Order Book, which you can find online and in all major bookstores.
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2023-07-1336 minUnconditional & Uncensored4. Why does your perspective on life differ from mine?In this episode we discuss how your background and day-to-day, influences your perspective of the world and how this is different for the next person. We give insight into some personal examples, and leave you with a few points on how to broaden your perspective.
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2023-07-0625 minUnconditional & Uncensored3. Playing that Hygge gameToday we play a game - that ‘Hygge Game’.
“Hygge” is a Danish concept (thus Danish game) that embodies the feeling of contentment or wellbeing. It asks questions that give rise to conversation starters, and is a generally fun interaction.
Today we play this game as a light-hearted, easy listen, and for listeners to understand us and our perspectives a little more.
We hope you find this as fun as we did!
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2023-06-2930 minUnconditional & Uncensored2. The echoes of your upbringing on your life todayHave you ever been deeply hurt by the opinion of a loved one? Or wondered why we behave in ways that echo the behaviour of our parents?
Today we unpack the neuroscience and psychology behind how your childhood impacts your life as an adult. We discuss stories about how our behaviour often reflects that of our parents, why this happens, and having the power to change that if you so wish.
We reference podcast guru and neuroscience specialist Alexis Fernandez in her episode on visualisation (find it here), and...
2023-06-2239 minUnconditional & Uncensored1. Falling in love with Plan BIn today’s episode:
Renate turned 29 and celebrates with her inner-child! Lauren visits with family, and gets lost in time.
Next up we talk life through the lens of our adolescent selves and how we thought that planning life was possible, through to realising that it won’t work out that way. We move on to talk about planning relationships, career and what to do when you come to terms with your life journey not going according to plan.
We reference a podcast episode by Dr Ramani and Matthew Hussey, and how this shap...
2023-06-0825 min
Unconditional & Uncensored0. TrailerComing to you from across the globe, we bring to you our discussions about all things life, love, perspective, friendship, mental health and so much more! Here you’ll find objective opinions, blatant honesty, complete absurdity and a safe space to share anything you can think of. Our friendship is unconditional, and our chats 100% uncensored, so you name it, we’ll bring it!
We are two best friends, living on two different continents, with countless stories. This friendship has endured a journey of extreme highs and deep lows, seen the most vulnerable of moments as well as pure...
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