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Life Uncut

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.2026 LiSTNR - Text, image, music and sound comprising this podcast are owned by or licensed to SCA. By accessing, communicating or using this podcast, you agree to be bound by the terms available at https://www.listnr.com/terms Relationships Social Sciences
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  • What Every Parent Needs to Know About Child Safety. Uncut with Kristi McVee

    What Every Parent Needs to Know About Child Safety. Uncut with Kristi McVee
    May 7 2026
    With everything that's come out recently about AI tools like Grok, online predators, and disturbing cases emerging from childcare centres, the question every parent is asking is ‘how do I actually keep my kids safe?’ It's a topic that feels bigger and more frightening by the day and one that parents constantly think about. Today we're sitting down with Kristi McVee. Kristi McVee is a former Detective Senior Constable and Specialist Child Interviewer. After 10+ years investigating child sexual abuse, Kristi shifted her focus to prevention to give families the tools, language and the confidence to protect kids. She’s the author of Operation KidSafe: A Detective’s Guide to Child Abuse Prevention, a speaker, educator and the founder of CAPE-AU, where she teaches parents and educators how to talk about consent, spotting red flags, online dangers and building trusting conversations with kids. Today’s conversation isn’t about scaremongering, it’s about learning real strategies and assessing both physical and online risks to keep our kids safe. We chat: The sobering statistics every parent needs to know - 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 5 boys will be sexually abused before the age of 18The biggest myths surrounding child sexual abuse, including why "it won't happen to my family" is dangerous thinkingWhy nearly 50% of child sexual abuse is perpetrated by other children and what "harmful sexualised behaviours" actually meansWhen and how to start body safety conversations with your kids Why using correct anatomical language could one day be critical to a legal caseThe grooming red flags hiding in plain sight and why grooming looks a lot like nurtureThe difference between in-person grooming and online grooming, and why kids often don't even recognise what's happened to themThe sleepover questionHow to assess the safety of your child's daycare or early childhood education centreRed flags in your child's behaviour that could signal something is wrongThe importance of connection: why predators use your lack of connection with your kids against you timestamps: 00:00 — Introducing Kristi McVee: former detective and specialist child interviewer01:43 — Kristi's background: joining the police with a two-year-old and becoming a child abuse detective04:11 — How do you come home to your own child after seeing this every day?06:34 — The biggest myths about child sexual abuse 08:26 — What age are children most at risk, and who is most often the perpetrator?10:11 — Harmful sexualised behaviours between children: what parents need to know13:09 — When to start body safety conversations 16:22 — Should you use correct anatomy names with your kids? 17:30 — Why are convictions so rare? 20:21 — Red flags to watch for: grooming looks like nurture22:03 — The "don't tell mum" problem and why secrets are a grooming tactic23:22 — Online grooming vs in-person abuse: what's the difference?25:16 — Has the social media age limit actually made a difference?26:52 — What is Grok, why is it dangerous, and what can parents do?28:41 — Should your kids go on sleepovers? A former detective's honest answer31:23 — How do you explain to a six year old why they can't photograph their body?36:00 — Behavioural red flags that could signal something is wrong38:26 — The daycare safety crisis: how to assess risk and ask the right questions41:23 — How often do offenders reoffend 42:26 — How Kristi keeps going when the weight of this work feels impossible43:26 — The single most important thing parents can do You can find Kristi on Instagram You can visit Kristi's website 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! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    45 mins
  • The Devil (doesn't) Wears Crocs & Emily Blunt Wants You to Quit Your Job And Follow Your Passion For Free

    The Devil (doesn't) Wears Crocs & Emily Blunt Wants You to Quit Your Job And Follow Your Passion For Free
    May 5 2026

    Hey Lifers!

    Laura had a very unexpected visitor pop into her ToniMay store in Bondi - none other than Sydney Sweeney, who came in with her best friend and walked out with two bespoke solid gold pieces. The thing is, there had been zero press about Sydney being in Sydney (yes, really) - so did this little shopping trip and Laura’s socials accidentally out her location?

    Britt's update comes with a hot warning, and we mean that literally. During a lovely morning in bed with her husband in Italy, she managed to burn herself in a very unfortunate place with a very hot coffee. We’ll say no more…

    And in other news: Laura's daughter Marlie-Mae has a new best friend. It's a snail. She's already been scoping out enclosures. We support this era.

    We unpack all things The Devil Wears Prada. The iconic cast reunited to dish on fashion faux pas, and we took the opportunity to go deep on the trends we are absolutely not letting back through the door.

    And then there's Emily Blunt, who is copping serious backlash online after telling fans to quit their jobs and chase their creative dreams, even if it means making "no money." Easy to say when you're Emily Blunt? Or genuinely good advice? We get into it.

    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

    • 00:01 - Sydney Sweeney walks into the ToniMay Bondi store!
    • 7:50 - Britt's update: the great Italy coffee burn incident
    • 13:19 - Marlie-Mae's new pet snail & the terrarium saga
    • 20:22 - Devil Wears Prada 2 - the sequel, the cast, and the cultural shift in fashion
    • 29:40 - Fashion faux pas: what we never want to see return
    • 36:00 - Emily Blunt's "just quit your job" advice - tone deaf or actually real talk?
    • 51:42 - Suck & Sweet

    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

    Video & Audio 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.
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    57 mins
  • Ask Uncut: The Great Handj*b Debate — Are We Still Doing This in Long-Term Relationships?

    Ask Uncut: The Great Handj*b Debate — Are We Still Doing This in Long-Term Relationships?
    May 3 2026

    Welcome back to ask uncut where we unpack your deep and burning questions.

    Britt is officially Britally, coming to you live from Italy. Laura did a full wardrobe purge and has made peace with the fact that her sequined mini skirt era is over. Keeshia is the hand me down bin chicken.

    Vibes of the week:
    Laura - The Founder podcast — I Started a Jewelry Brand With $25K and the WRONG Business Model

    Britt - Vietnamese iced coffee. Espresso shot over condensed milk

    Keeshia - Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know Podcast - Fighting The Crypto Cult with Ben McKenzie

    Then we jump into your questions!

    Q1: Two of my close friends have fallen out. I'm hosting a dinner party with Friend B this weekend. Friend A has a flair for drama and is asking who's coming. Do I tell her or withhold to avoid the fallout?

    Q2: I introduced my work colleague to my friend's ex. I said he was a great guy and fully encouraged her. They've been together for five months. I have just found out the real reason the relationship ended — secret brothel visits, SA’ing her friend in a taxi, and inviting her friend into the shower. Do I now tell my colleague he’s different to who I thought he was?

    Q3: I'm pregnant, my husband has a higher sex drive than me, and he keeps asking me for handjobs when I'm not in the mood. I find it really awkward. Am I being a bad partner?

    Q4: My housemates chew with their mouths open. Loudly. I love them. How do I tell them without it being weird?

    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

    • 00:00 — Britt is officially Britally
    • 01:04 — Laura did a full wardrobe purge
    • 04:34 — Vibes of the week
    • 13:45 — Q1: Do I tell my dramatic friend she's not invited to my dinner party?
    • 24:53 — Q2: I vouched for him. Now I know more. Do I owe her the truth when I gave the character reference?
    • 33:40 — Q3: My husband keeps asking for handjobs when I'm not in the mood — am I a bad partner?
    • 42:19 — Q4: My housemates chew with their mouths open — how do I say something?

      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

      Hosted by Britt Hockley & Keeshia Pettit

      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.
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    50 mins
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