Life Uncut

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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.

  1. 17 hr ago

    Ask Uncut - My Boyfriend's Brothel Past, My Mum's Young Boyfriend and He Won't Take No For An Address

    Hey Lifers! Welcome back to Ask Uncut, where we answer your deepest, darkest and most burning questions! Big news this week: Britt's husband Ben has flown in for a surprise visit (no return flight booked!) so she's on cloud nine. The girls also dive into their Traders Australia obsession before getting stuck into your questions. Vibes of the week:Laura - The Traitors Australia (Channel 10 / 10 Play)  Britt - Life Changing - The Jesy Nelson Story on Amazon Prime Then it's into your questions! Q1. MY BOYFRIEND HAS A BROTHEL IN HIS PAST My boyfriend has been to a brothel in the past, and it makes me think differently of him. I have been with my partner for about a month officially, and we were seeing each other for a couple of months before that. The other night we were laying in bed when his friend made a joke that he was going to the brothel again. I asked, 'Have you ever been to a brothel?' thinking the answer would definitely be no. It turns out he went to a brothel two years ago and paid for sex when he was single. He says he regrets it significantly and would never do it again. I feel disgusted even thinking that he would have gone, and I don't know if I can get past this. Should this be something I am allowed to care about and potentially end the relationship over? Q2. MY MUM HAS A ‘TOYBOY’ I'm 35 and I have four younger siblings, three sisters, and my youngest brother is 24. Recently my mum, who is 55, told us she has a new partner who is 28. I'm really struggling with it. If I'm honest, I can't help but feel uncomfortable. She keeps telling us that he just treats her so well and age is just a number, but she's almost twice his age and it just doesn't sit right with me. I genuinely want to be happy for her if she's happy, but I'm just finding it difficult to get past the age gap, especially knowing that he's younger than me and all my sisters, and only four years older than my brother. I'd really appreciate hearing other people's perspectives. Has anyone been in a similar situation? Did your feelings change over time? I am not looking to judge her. I just want to understand why I am finding it so hard to accept this. Q3. WON’T TAKE NO FOR AN ADDRESS Am I wrong to find this a red flag, or is this me looking for perfection in a person? I went on a first date with a guy, and I asked him to just drop me near my home, as I don't give out my exact address until I know someone well, which I told him directly. The very next day, he texted me that he wants to drop by my house with a gift. His exact words were: 'I'll get some chocolates, drop them by your house and say hi, then leave.' In my opinion, I feel as though this is a clear indication that my boundaries are not being respected. What do you all think? Am I overreacting? Q4. HE'S JUST...NOT FUNNY I love my partner. He's the best. He's smart, he's handsome, he's kind. He does the housework and we have similar values. But he's just not funny. It's often frustrating having to explain my jokes to him. Help . What does this mean? Are we really soulmates if I don't find him funny? TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Intro  2:12 — Vibes of the week 14:08 — Q1: My boyfriend went to a brothel before we met 22:17 — Q2: My mum is dating a guy younger than me 31:01 — Q3: Is the chocolate delivery text a red flag? 42:02 — Q4: He's perfect but he's just not funny 46:49 — Outro 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 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.

    Ask Uncut - My Boyfriend's Brothel Past, My Mum's Young Boyfriend and He Won't Take No For An Address
  2. 3 days ago

    7 Rounds Of IVF, One Facebook Post & Our Discussion Group's First Baby. Uncut with Deb

    Today’s episode is such a special one. You would often hear us banging on about how good the community of our life uncut discussion group is, but the story that you’re about to hear might not only make your week but also be the best example of that community we could ever imagine.  Deb has been a part of our discussion group since 2022. Back in December 2023, one of our lifers, Deb, posted in the discussion group: she was 35, single, and had just found out her egg count was below the low range. After seven rounds of IVF and still empty handed, she was asking if anyone would consider donating eggs or embryos to help her become a mum. The post got 375 likes and an outpouring of women offering to help. Today we're sitting down with Deb and her eight-month-old daughter Poppy, who exists because of an embryo donation from another lifer. We talk about the shock of her AMH results, the toll of seven rounds of IVF, finding the "Single Mums By Choice" community, why she chose the Life Uncut discussion group over dedicated donor sites, what it was like juggling multiple potential donors, meeting Poppy's donor family for the first time, and how she plans to talk to Poppy about where she came from. It's a full-circle story about generosity, community and one incredible, hard-won miracle. TIMESTAMPS  0:00 Intro & Deb's Christmas miracle Facebook post 2:15 The AMH shock at age 35 4:06 Finding a sperm donor ("sperm tinder") 4:27 7 rounds of IVF 8:47 Letting go of having a genetic baby 9:34 Finding the "Single Mums By Choice" community 13:50 Posting in the Life Uncut discussion group 21:32 Why the first donor didn't work out 22:21 The embryo transfer that finally worked 24:16 Meeting Poppy's donor family 28:15 How she'll tell Poppy her story one day 30:22 The wild coincidence behind Poppy's name 31:49 What motherhood alone has really been like 34:55 Deb's advice for anyone in the trenches of IVF 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 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.

    7 Rounds Of IVF, One Facebook Post & Our Discussion Group's First Baby. Uncut with Deb
  3. 5 days ago

    Britt’s Ghost Is Back & Perez Hilton The Dark Side of Going Live

    Hey Lifers!  We kick off with a deep and extremely necessary debate about jean-washing frequency (there is a day, and you know the day), plus Britt's new favourite purchase that solves the dreaded camel toe problem. Then Britt drags Laura back into ghost territory with fresh evidence her house is haunted, courtesy of her very unsettled dog, Delilah. From there we get into the new rom-com everyone's talking about: a woman builds herself the perfect husband out of rattan, and the internet cannot get enough. It's got us talking about the viral dating trend taking over TikTok, male yearning, and why women are so drawn to men who wear their feelings on their sleeve.  Then we shift into a much heavier conversation. We unpack what happened with Perez Hilton's TikTok live stream, and the bigger questions it raises about live broadcasting, consent, morbid curiosity, and our collective responsibility as viewers when something like this unfolds in real time. Please note: this section includes discussion of self-harm, so skip ahead if you need to. If you or someone you know needs support, Lifeline is available 24/7 on 13 11 14. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro & how often should you wash your jeans 04:50 – Britt's haunted house update: Delilah and the dining table ghost 12:20 – Wicker: the new rom-com about a woman who builds her own husband 20:30 – Male yearning: the dating trend taking over TikTok 35:00 – ⚠️ Trigger warning: Perez Hilton's TikTok live stream 44:00 – Morbid curiosity, "car crash" psychology & why we can't look away 54:40 – Suck and Sweet   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 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.

    Britt’s Ghost Is Back & Perez Hilton The Dark Side of Going Live
  4. 9 Aug

    Ask Uncut: Can I Date an Ex Con? Is Sugar Babying Cheating? & My Husband Won't Take Off His Onesie

    Hey Lifers! Welcome back to Ask Uncut, where we answer your deepest, darkest and burniest questions.This week Laura kicks off with a nit-related trauma flashback (there may or may not be an epidemic).Vibes & Unsubscribe Britt - motion sickness setting. Go into your settings -> accessibility -> choose motion -> select Vehicle Motion Cues -> turn it onLaura - unsubscribe from appliances that require appsVibe - Refa s carat face roller  Then we get into it: Q1: CAN I DATE A CRIMINAL? I work at a bank. About a year ago, this tall hot man came in; not objectively hot, but there was something about him, you know. He came to my counter, and when I asked for some ID, he said he didn't have any. I asked for a phone number, and he said he didn't have one. I asked for an address, which he also didn't have. Understandably, I was confused, and he went on to say that he had just gotten out of prison and needed help accessing his accounts. I was able to help him and he was very polite and very grateful. Of course, I went home and googled his name, but I couldn't find anything. Over the next month or so, he came in a bit as we were sorting through all his bank accounts. We would have a nice chat each time. He seemed like a really nice guy. Then I didn't see him for months, until… I was scrolling through Tinder one night last week and I saw him on there. He had liked me, so I liked him back. Now he has messaged me and said he would like to take me out for a drink. What do you think I should do? For context, I'm 40 years old. I live in a regional town where the pool is very small. I was with my ex-husband for 20 years until a few years ago, when I found out he'd been having a year-long affair. I've worked on myself and I love my single life, so I'm not desperate to meet someone, but it's been three years now, so it would be nice if it was with the right person. I've dated here and there, but no one worth giving up my single life for yet. I also have two children, a tween and a teen, so they're quite independent now. I have never introduced anyone I've dated to them, and I would only do it if I knew it was really serious. My question is, should I go on a date with this guy not knowing what he was in prison for? If I do go out with him, do I have to ask what he was in prison for, or is it too risky? Help! Q2: IS SUGAR BABYING CHEATING? Is sugar babying cheating? I know the pod has dabbled in the wide realm of cheating and where each thing falls on the spectrum, so I would love your opinion on this. I personally think it is, but I am just an outsider looking in. There is a girl I work with, and in the past, when she was single, she had done some sugar babying and had sugar daddies pay for some really expensive things for her. For example, cosmetic surgery (pop off, queen, to be honest). Now, apparently she had stopped when she started dating her current partner, though this can't be confirmed or denied, it's just her word. For a little background on her and her relationship: she moved away from her current partner to a different state for work at the beginning of this year, and he's going to be joining her next year. I have come to find out that since moving, she is sugar babying again. I did not find this out by admittance, but by another coworker finding her on a sugar-baby-seeking website. After discovering that, a lot of things that she's said or done started to become a little clearer, and it's obvious she's doing it again. I can guarantee the boyfriend does not know about this. Also for context, I don't have any idea what the depths of her sugar babying are. I'm pretty sure she's been on some dates since being in the new state; however, I'm unsure if anything physical has happened , just dates, or even just online stuff.Is this cheating, or is some aspect of it fine? Q3: MY HUSBAND SAYS HE NEEDS A "RESET" BEFORE HAVING KIDS My husband and I are in our mid-30s and have been together since uni. The last six years have been relentless, moving home from Europe during Covid, buying at the peak of the market, significant financial stress, family conflict over property, and now infertility. We're both emotionally exhausted. He still wants children but says he doesn't feel the same desperation to have them anymore, and he feels he needs a "reset" before becoming a parent. I understand he's burnt out, but I am terrified of waiting. I have suggested taking a break from work or seeing a therapist, but he won't commit to either. I feel stuck between respecting that he needs space and feeling like time won't be on our side if we spend too long in indecision from not doing IVF. How do we navigate this without ending up resentful of each other? Q4: AM I THE ASSHOLE FOR HATING MY HUSBAND'S ONESIE? This is a bit of a silly one, but genuinely wondering if I am the asshole for hating my husband's onesie. I know they're super popular and warm, and Aussie homes are not great for winter, but oh my god, my husband literally lives in his fucking onesie. He gets all dressed up for work, which I love, and then within two seconds of getting home, he's in his onesie with no shirt underneath and just a pair of tracks. He sleeps in his onesie, does the whole breakfast routine with our kids in it, and gets ready for work 15 minutes before leaving the house and then he's back in his onesie within five seconds of coming home again in the evening. Also, the added laundry headache with his incessant wearing of it is a pain in the ass because he won't wash it. He knows I hate it, but he just says he's cosy. He definitely has other warm home clothes. I even got him thermal tops to wear under his usual hoodie. It gives me the ick so bad, and I'm finding my husband less attractive because all he wears is a onesie. How do I get over this? Timestamps 0:00 — Intro: the great nit epidemic debate & a hairdresser horror story 6:00 — Vibes & Unsubscribes 14:48 — Q1: Can I date a criminal? A bank teller, a man fresh out of prison & a Tinder match 24:46 — Q2: Is sugar babying cheating if it happened before the relationship? 36:28 — Q3: My husband needs a "reset" before we have kids — after 6 brutal years 47:56 — Q4: Am I the asshole for hating my husband's onesie? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ask Uncut: Can I Date an Ex Con? Is Sugar Babying Cheating? & My Husband Won't Take Off His Onesie
  5. 7 Aug

    Offcuts: Nun Girl Summer, Annie Knight's AFL Revenge & The Pitch Deck Email

    Hey Lifers! Welcome to Offcuts, the stuff that got left in the group chat because there just wasn't room for it in the main episode! Lola is in her recorder era and Laura no longer has a need for an alarm clock! This week we yap about:  TikTok has declared 2026 the year of "nun girl summer.” We get into why choosing to be single feels so different for this generation compared to a decade ago.  Then things get messy in AFL land. A dad's public comment on Annie Knight's post spirals into a full-blown scandal involving a locker room dance video.  We debate whether Robert Irwin's Bonds campaign really was "just for the animals."  There's a viral pitch deck a guy sent a girl over email that might be the most iconic slide of all time.  And we close out with the story of a seven-year-old boy's birthday letter to his dad in heaven, and the Royal Mail worker who wrote back.   Timestamps 0:00 — Intro: matching cardigans & Lola's 6am recorder concert 2:58 — "Nun girl summer" 12:16 — AFL's OnlyFans scandal: a dad's public comment & Annie Knight's comeback 23:11 — Robert Irwin's Bonds campaign: the rebrand, the reptiles & "it was just a platform for the python" 30:49 — The viral "pitch deck" email that broke the internet 36:55 — The most wholesome story of the week: a boy's birthday letter to his dad in heaven Ep Mentioned: Uncut with Julia Morris - Apple I Spotify See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Offcuts: Nun Girl Summer, Annie Knight's AFL Revenge & The Pitch Deck Email
  6. 6 Aug

    Five Gold Logie Noms Without A Win, Leaving The Jungle & A 16-Year Marriage & A Late ADHD Diagnosis. Uncut with Julia Morris

    Hey Lifers! Today's guest has to be one of the most recognisable personalities in Australian entertainment. It’s  TV host, comedian, five-time Gold Logie nominee and, until this year, the queen of the jungle herself, Julia Morris. After 12 years hosting I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!, Julia found out the show wouldn't be returning to its old network and she joined us fresh off processing that huge identity shift. We get her Accidentally Unfiltered story (a very unfortunate wrong recipient text sent the night before the Gold Logies), what actually goes on behind the scenes in the South African jungle, and how redesigning her life. “Adapt or Die” she says. And hate clean! Julia also gets real with us about leaving a 16-year marriage, realising she'd been in a controlling relationship, and how being diagnosed with ADHD in her 50s helped explain patterns she'd never noticed. She talks candidly about "the great unfucking" of perimenopause and redesigning her whole life with her friends and being a mum to older girls. And because we are absolutely not impartial: Julia is up for her fifth Gold Logie nomination this year, and we want her to win it. Link to vote is HERE  You can find more from Julia Morris on her Instagram  TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Welcome Julia Morris + why we're campaigning hard for Gold Logie nomination 3:35 — Accidentally Unfiltered: the text message meant for a writer that went straight to Larry Emdur instead 6:42 — Finding out I'm A Celebrity wasn't returning after 12 years, and life behind the scenes in the jungle 13:23 — Redesigning her life post-jungle 20:37 — Opening up about leaving her 16-year marriage 26:17 — Getting diagnosed with ADHD in her 50s after her daughters urged her to get tested 38:32 — Media bias in action: the Gold Logie headline that left every woman off the list 44:20 — Final push: why this could finally be Julia's year, and where to vote 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 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.

    Five Gold Logie Noms Without A Win, Leaving The Jungle & A 16-Year Marriage & A Late ADHD Diagnosis. Uncut with Julia Morris
  7. 4 Aug

    Britt's Fertility Update & The Ariana Grande Conversation We've Been Avoiding

    Hey Lifers! Do you like adventure or did you also pretend? Britt kicks things off with the story of the time she nearly lost her fingers on a bungee jump, which sends Laura down memory lane to her own bungee-related panic attack and the moment she realised she might not be as "adventurous" as she thought; cue a chat about being a bit of a relationship chameleon over the years. Britt then shares a personal update on her fertility and IVF journey and news about what's next for her and Ben. Laura shares the terrifying scare she had with her dog Buster last week, a health emergency that had her fearing the worst, and a reminder to always trust your gut when it comes to your pets. Last week we (somehow) ended up speaking about ‘sex lists’ and the strange names we all attribute to some of our ‘experiences.’ Today we share some of your funniest sex lists!Next up, we have a conversation that we've gone back and forth on having for a long time: Ariana Grande. Off the back of the release of her new music video "Petal" and the absolute onslaught of commentary about her body, we unpack where the line sits between genuine concern, public shaming, and who actually bears responsibility in moments like this. Content warning: This episode contains a discussion of eating disorders and disordered eating. If this is triggering for you or you'd like to speak to someone, you can call the Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673, or visit butterfly.org.au.  Timestamps 00:00 –Bungee jumping horror story and the "relationship chameleon" chat 09:07 – Britt's fertility and IVF update 31:40 – Laura's terrifying health scare with her dog Buster 36:37 – Round two of your unhinged sex list nicknames 42:36 – The Ariana Grande conversation 1:05:34 – Suck/sweet of the week Listen back: Delilah's possum encounter: Apple I Spotify Britt shares her egg-freezing story: Apple I Spotify  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 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.

    Britt's Fertility Update & The Ariana Grande Conversation We've Been Avoiding

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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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