Life Uncut

Talking all things love, life, lust, and a bunch of other stuff. Nothing is off limits in this podcast that navigates relationships and dating in the modern day. Brought to you by two bachelor finalists Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne.

  1. Ask Uncut: The Proposal That Ended a Friendship, Push Presents & Is It Okay to Shoot Your Shot With Your Doctor?

    3 HR AGO

    Ask Uncut: The Proposal That Ended a Friendship, Push Presents & Is It Okay to Shoot Your Shot With Your Doctor?

    Welcome back to ask uncut where we unpack your deep and burning questions. Keeshia arrived at work wearing a bodysuit with no underwear and we need to talk about it. Are you supposed to wear underwear under a bodysuit? And who on earth signed off on the press stud placement?Vibes for the week:Britt - @my_strange_addictionzKeeshia - Sisuu Magnesium Recovery Spray Cedar Veil Laura - @bratbustersparenting  Then we jump into your questions! I GOT ENGAGED WEEK OF MY FRIENDS WEDDING AND SHES MADI lost one of my best friends after getting engaged the week of her wedding. I was her bridesmaid in NZ last November. My boyfriend and I went early for a holiday, and he surprised me with a proposal on the first day. He had asked permission from her and her partner beforehand and they said yes. After that, we travelled separately and rejoined two days before the wedding so we wouldn’t take attention away. The wedding week itself was great, but at my engagement dinner weeks later she made a few comments that absolutely threw me and spiralled into full blown tears with her telling me she wasn’t comfortable he proposed on her wedding week.Her issues included feeling like they helped plan the proposal & picked the ring (alluding that my partner did nothing) that we “used” her content creator on her wedding day to get engagement shoot photos (we didn’t), that my fiancé made comments about the week being “ours,” and that we invited them to our engagement dinner ‘too soon’ after their wedding. For context, we had the engagement dinner quickly because my dad had just been diagnosed with terminal cancer and might not make it to the wedding… and I’m so happy we did as he sadly passed away a month later. We had a long emotional conversation and left things “okay,” but it’s felt off ever since. Not to mention she only sent a surface level I’m sorry for your loss text after my dad passed. Now I don’t even know if I want her at my wedding, let alone as a bridesmaid. I’m heartbroken that this has damaged our friendship during what should’ve been a happy time and especially that she wasn’t really there for me when my dad died. What would you do? I can’t stop thinking about it, but I don’t feel like it’s on me to fix things. SHOULD I BUY MYSELF A SPENNY PUSH PRESENT?Just wondering if you think it’s weird if I buy myself a ring for a push present? My husband thinks it’s a lot of money and believes it’s silly for me to want another ring. In his defence, he spent quite a significant amount of money on my engagement ring and wedding band. I’m due in 7 weeks and really want a ring, and have said to him when else will I ever get a ring/nice piece of jewellery again. For context, the ring is $3.5k. Should I (A) leave it and not get a ring, (B) keep pushing for him to buy me a ring, or (C) buy it myself? Or is it so weird/sad to buy myself a ring? I HAVE A CRUSH ON MY DOCTOR. DO I SHOOT MY SHOT?I’ve got a crush on my doctor. He’s NOT my GP. I go to see him every 3–4 months for Botox injections to treat my migraines. We're the same age (34) and he doesn't wear a ring, but I don’t know if he’s single. I can’t even say why I’ve got a crush on him. Physically, he’s not my type at all, but ever since I first saw him, I’ve felt drawn to him. I’m on the verge of messaging him on Instagram and asking if he’d like to go on a date with me. If he says yes, then of course I’ll switch doctors. But now for the big question: what should I even write? Please help a girl out! DOES BRIDAL PARTY HELP PLAN WEDDING?What are the realistic expectations of a bridal party in terms of involvement in wedding planning? I’m currently a bridesmaid for one of my close friends and I’m trying to understand what’s considered “normal” in terms of bridal party responsibilities I’m very happy for her and want to support her where I can but I’m starting to feel a bit overwhelmed with how much is being delegated to us. At the moment, the bridal party is being asked to help with things like sourcing quotes (transport, hires for the day) invites, organising logistics and contributing to DIY elements for the day On top of that, I’m also organising the bachelorette What’s making it feel heavier is that her partner doesn’t seem to be involved in the planning at all, so a lot of that responsibility is falling onto her and then onto us. I don’t mind helping but I also have limited time and capacity (and to be honest, I’ve had a pretty rough year personally) so I’m trying to figure out what’s reasonable vs. where it’s okay to set boundaries how involved were you expected to be? What’s typical and what’s too much? ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Intro: the bodysuit, the press studs and the underwear debate 03:35 — Vibes of the week 13:44 — Q1: I got engaged on my best friend's wedding week and it destroyed our friendship 28:22 — Q2: Should I buy myself a push present my husband won't buy me? 36:01 — Q3: I have a crush on my Botox doctor — should I shoot my shot? 41:04 — Q4: Am I a bridesmaid or an unpaid wedding planner? You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Keeshia Pettit 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.

    49 min
  2. Offcuts: Laura’s a Secret Ventriloquist, Henry Cavill's Useless Dating Advice & The Ugly Duckling Theory

    2 DAYS AGO

    Offcuts: Laura’s a Secret Ventriloquist, Henry Cavill's Useless Dating Advice & The Ugly Duckling Theory

    Hey Lifers! Welcome to your weekend snacky snack. Laura has discovered a hidden talent, ventriloquism. It came out of a three hour drive back from Ulladulla. We also take a trip down memory lane with Healthy Harold the giraffe. Henry Cavill has gone viral for his dating advice: "if you like her, just ask her out. It's always worked for me." The internet has thoughts. We do too. When your face card is Superman, you are officially disqualified from giving the rest of us romantic guidance. We also can't stop talking about little 12-year-old Billie Eilish crying over Justin Bieber and the full circle Coachella moment that just happened that is genuinely the most wholesome thing on the internet right now. Laura had the same energy for Zac Hanson.  Then we unpack the Ugly Duckling Theory. David Haye on I'm A Celebrity described his model girlfriend as having "the personality of an ugly girl" as a compliment. We unpack why the intention doesn't really matter, why this theory only ever gets applied to women, and what it says about how we value women's personalities as a consolation prize for looks. And finally Jimmy Nicholson's lawn war. His neighbour mowed right up to the property line and left Jimmy's one metre strip wild. We debate whether that's un-Australian. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Intro  00:37 — Laura is a ventriloquist now  07:52 — Henry Cavill's viral dating advice and why he's not allowed to give it 13:30 — Billie Eilish's 2013 Justin Bieber obsession and the Coachella full circle moment 21:50 — I'm A Celebrity's David Haye and the Ugly Duckling Theory explained 33:15 — Jimmy Nicholson's neighbour mowed only his side of the lawn. Is this un-Australian? You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Keeshia Pettit 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.

    41 min
  3. Taxidermy Pigeons, Career Changes In Your 30s & Dating In Your 40s. Uncut with Lizzy Hoo

    3 DAYS AGO

    Taxidermy Pigeons, Career Changes In Your 30s & Dating In Your 40s. Uncut with Lizzy Hoo

    If you're in need of a laugh and a reminder that life in your 40s can actually be the best chapter yet, this is the episode for you. Our guest today is Lizzy Hoo. You'll know her from Have You Been Paying Attention, The Cheap Seats, and her own Amazon Prime special. She's also the host of The Lizzy Hoo Show podcast and has been performing standup comedy all over the country since 2017, when she walked into a standup course on a complete whim and accidentally found her calling. We chat: Taxidermy pigeons  Growing up with a Chinese Malaysian dad and an Irish Australian mum Quitting her corporate career at 32 to do standup, the year she made $50 from comedy, and the moment she realised it was actually a viable career What it was like to be fast tracked in the industry and go from open mics to the Opera House within a year Being in an open relationship in her 40s, how it ended and what she actually took from the experience What dating in your 40s actually looks like compared to your 30s Coming to terms with not wanting kids, trying for a while, facing the question of IVF, and finding genuine peace in the decision Why the loosest people Lizzy knows are her mum friends, and the 20 year tradition of their annual Christmas party Navigating friendships when everyone is in completely different life stages You can find more from Lizzy’s website  and her Instagram  You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Keeshia Pettit 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.

    48 min
  4. Britt's Finally in Italy! Laura's Brutal Report Cards & When Is a Woman Allowed to Move On?

    5 DAYS AGO

    Britt's Finally in Italy! Laura's Brutal Report Cards & When Is a Woman Allowed to Move On?

    Hey Lifers! Britt has officially landed in Italy with a one way ticket! She's back with her husband after nearly four months apart and we are a cross-continental podcast once again. But before she left, something scary happened. On the last day of filming MAFS After The Dinner Party, Britt completely lost track of what year it was. Her neurologist says it's a new type of migraine symptom.  Laura meanwhile survived a truly feral Sunday with the kids, and then found something in a memory box from her mum that explained a lot; her old school report cards. A five year old Laura's year one teacher wrote that her "incessant talking is annoying" and her "incessant fidgeting distresses others." We get into what that means for a kid who probably just needed support, the difference between how schools talked about kids then vs. now, and Laura's secret coping mechanism she's never fully explained before. We also had a one hour Uber ride with a man who hunts Yowies, Australia's answer to Bigfoot, and believes one tried to save him from alien abduction. Then we talk about Aubrey Plaza, who recently announced she's pregnant with her new partner less than a year after her ex-husband died by suicide. The internet has had a lot to say, and we unpack why: Why she was always going to lose no matter what she did The biological reality of being a 41-year-old woman  The Victorian widow — the actual rulebook women were held to for 150 years, and how little has changed Whether men in the same situation would be judged the same way Why grief and happiness are not mutually exclusive See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    59 min
  5. Ask Uncut - My Husband Cheated With My Sister. They're Still Together 4 Years On

    19 APR

    Ask Uncut - My Husband Cheated With My Sister. They're Still Together 4 Years On

    Welcome back to ask uncut where we unpack your deep and burning questions. Vibes for the week:Laura - Habitual Beauty Hydrating Sleep Mask Britt - Tell Me Lives on Disney Keeshia - Trust Me: The False Prophet on Netflix  Then we jump into your questions! SEXY STALEMATEMy partner and I have been together for nearly 4 years. We’ve always had a healthy and positive sexlife. Recently he expressed that he’d love me to wear sexy lingerie for him. We picked something out together (and shared the expense of it) and it started that I’d wear it for more ‘special’ occasions. But recently he’s been more insistent that I wear it every time we’re intimate or that I surprise him with it on when he gets home (which I have done a couple of times). He often asks me to change into a particular lingerie set even when we’re just kissing etc. and he is disappointed when I don’t want to wear it. It feels performative to me and I want to be enough as I am for him without wearing something ‘sexy’ every time. I’ve told him how I feel and he said ‘it’s what turns him on’. He says he understands why I’m upset but it’s caused a stalemate in our sex life as his insistence for the lingerie has given me the ick. Am I being unreasonable? I’d like to add, I enjoy dressing up occasionally and the lingerie makes me feel sexy but I don’t want it to be the condition as to whether we have sex or not. HUSBAND CHEATED WITH MY SISTER, THEY’RE STILL TOGETHER 4 YEARS LATER I CAN’T MOVE ON5 years ago I eloped with my boyfriend, 5 months after getting married we separated due to many issues. A couple of months later, I found out he was cheating on me with my sister. My sister is younger, and has been my best friend since she was born. Our relationship fell apart, but continued to talk on a family basis to keep the peace and half of our family doesn’t know, as she keeps him and family life very separate, they are still together now, 4 years later. It has been an exhausting and difficult time for me, having a massive impact on my mental health. I was hoping eventually their little game of sneaking around would become boring and they would move on, however, that is not the case and they have now brought a house together. This has completely broken me and I don’t know what to do. I guess my question is, should I continue keeping the peace with my family and talking to her as she still keeps things separate? I don’t want to lose my family over this. Do I call a family meeting and try again on telling her how I feel even though I have tried many times, and she doesn’t care. Do I completely cut ties with her and distance myself? Which might be difficult at family events. I’m just so angry, and hurt, and don’t want to have to keep dealing with this anymore, I need to move on somehow!  IS “TAKING TIME APART AND FINDING OUR WAY BACK’ EVERY REALISTIC?I’ve been with my boyfriend for 4 years — he’s truly my person and has made me incredibly happy. We’ve lived together for 3 of those years, but recently moved apart so he can save money while studying and living with his grandma. I’m planning on moving away from the city also for a while (and he will also be going overseas next year). We have talked about possibly separating in a few months and maybe coming back together in the future after growing individually. As we truly see a future together. For context we are both in our late twenties. But recently, over the weekend he told me he was studying, but actually went out with our mutual friends and didn’t invite me. I felt a bit hurt, especially as my birthday had just passed, but I didn’t think too deeply into it at the time. A couple of days later, he told me he kissed one of the girls that night — a mutual new friend. He said it was just a small kiss and that he regretted it straight away, but also mentioned that he thinks sleeping with other people could be “fun.” Now I just feel really confused and hurt as we have always been truthful with each other. I’m trying to figure out if this is something we can work through, or if it’s a sign that we’re no longer on the same page. And is “taking time apart and maybe finding our way back” actually realistic — or just delaying the inevitable?  SHOULD THE WAITRESS HAVE TAKEN OUR FOOD?Ok this is a bit of a lighthearted one but interested to see what you think is the right way to handle this. Went out for dinner just with my 2 kids and so I was solo parenting the night (6 and 4yo) kids ate free so wasn’t passing that up, plus $6 wine One kid had to go to the toilet so that meant taking both. I left all our stuff on the table to indicate we were still there. I covered my drink with a coaster, and I covered the kids with their kids pack hoping that all this would give the impression we weren’t done. Came back and they had taken the kids food The lady was there so I just mentioned “oh we weren’t done with those” she responded with “you left your table unattended” and I just gently said “yeah but with all our things still here”. She insisted there wasn’t much food left anyway and that we didn’t see the items (there was definitely a decent amount of food). We ended up getting an extra bowl of chips so all ok but she was rather rude about it all.  I have worked in hospitality previously, and for a long time, pubs, bars, restaurants etc and usually in those instances we would just leave the food and drinks until we definitely knew they had gone or checked with the customer. So what do you think? I left the table so basically free range? Or the servers should have just left it? You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Keeshia Pettit Video Produced by Vanessa Beckford & Lachy Pugsley See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    52 min
  6. A Chuckle F*cker, Career Cockblocks and Mid Life Audits. Uncut with Joanne McNally

    16 APR

    A Chuckle F*cker, Career Cockblocks and Mid Life Audits. Uncut with Joanne McNally

    Today’s episode is going to have you in a belly laugh. We have had Joanne McNally on the pod before and if you listened to that episode you already know that she is one of the funniest, most chaotically brilliant people we have ever had on this show. In that episode, “The art of riding a lover to sleep” we spoke about what led her to comedy, being adopted, her non-existent pelvic floor and wild dating past. Since we last spoke, Joanne's life has changed a lot. On the career front, she's absolutely on fire. Her current tour Pinotphile has already sold across the world and she is about to make history as the first Irish female comedian to headline the 3Arena solo. She has come to the conclusion that she is, possibly, in the middle of a midlife crisis. Or as she now prefers to call it, a midlife audit. We chat: Dating younger men and how it’s different How she got the name ‘Pinotphile’  The fake Instagram account she shares with a friend  Whether men are genuinely intimidated by funny women, and the power shift that happens when someone makes you laugh Deciding she wants to have a baby with her gay best friend and why she doesn't want to do it completely alone Finding her biological dad on Facebook, her half brothers in Melbourne, and what their relationship looks like now What it actually looks like to run a friendship and a business with Vogue William and why being professionally obligated to each other makes the friendship deeper You can follow Joanne on Instagram at @joannemcnally You can listen to My Therapist Ghosted Me Get tickets to Joanne's Pinotphile tour here You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Keeshia Pettit 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.

    58 min
  7. MAFS Danny's BTS Bombshell & Are We Using AI As Our Therapist?

    14 APR

    MAFS Danny's BTS Bombshell & Are We Using AI As Our Therapist?

    Hey Lifers! Britt is officially leaving on Friday and flying back to Ben after nearly four months apart. We also have an update on the plan (or lack thereof) for the rest of 2026. We also get into white lies in relationships; the ones partners tell each other and know the other is telling. Laura lied to Matt about the fence quote. Keeshia is apparently unaware of what a missing testie looks or feels like. Then we're deep in MAFS territory and this one is big. Spoilers ahead from the ‘After the Reunion’ episode! We unpack: The hot mic moment. Danny's leaked audio and what it reveals about who he really is The vox pop footage where Danny demands producers "bring him better women" Why Bec's behaviour made more sense when you understand what Danny was saying to her off-camera Whether it's possible to wear a mask for three months and what finally makes it slip Why Danny never came back on After the Dinner Party once things started going south Are we outsourcing our relationships to AI? We polled you and 40% of lifers said yes, they've used ChatGPT for relationship advice. We get into: The guy who asked a chatbot if he should be in love after 3 months before his girlfriend saw it Why men turn to AI more than women for this kind of thing Using AI to vent instead of fighting with your partner. Is it a healthy coping mechanism or avoidance? Whether AI can be a useful tool or whether convenience is actually the trap You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Keeshia Pettit 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.

    56 min

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Talking all things love, life, lust, and a bunch of other stuff. Nothing is off limits in this podcast that navigates relationships and dating in the modern day. Brought to you by two bachelor finalists Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne.

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