In this episode we chit chat about disordered eating habits, so you might want to skip if you find this triggering.

We have another long episode for you this week! And we’re joined again by the iconic Rina, Tara’s mum. What a treat. We talk about diet culture through the generations, body image changes with age and go off on various tangents / rants. As always.

Hope you love it close friends. You can find us on IG here:

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(Don’t DM Lucy xx)

Can we ever rid ourselves of the male gaze when making decisions about plastic surgery? Do we think about growing old positively or negatively? Who are our older role models and why are they important? Does the so called 'ticking time bomb of fertility' scare us? Are we making life decisions based on having kids?

In this episode we cover all of those questions and more. Follow us on IG and let us know if you have anything to add:

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This week, the close friends answer YOUR questions from Tara's anonymous question box. Expect unsolicited life advice, uncomfortable topics, and many giggles. On the menu: balancing 'living your best life' vs. being a mature adult, sexual attraction in long-term relationships, and an analysis of Lucy's dating history.

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Our longest episode to date, and perhaps our favourite? Yes - your Close Friends are back to discuss all things manifestation. Tara, Lucy and Sarah share their thoughts on the concept, and delve into the world of ‘masculine’ and ‘feminine’ energy. 

We hope you lot laugh as much listening to this as we did recording it. You can find us on IG here: @closefriends @lucymountain @movewithtara @sarahb

(don’t DM Lucy xx)

After a 18 month break, your close friends are back with a new episode and a load of life updates. In todays episode the gals catch up over what’s been going on over the past year. We touch on Tara’s engagement (and the reaction it had on social media), Sarah new life in Cali and Lucy’s mental health. It feel bloody wonderful to be back, Close Friends. You can find us on IG here: @closefriends @lucymountain @movewithtara @sarahb

We had some things to say, so we’re back for a one-off episode of Close Friends. In this episode Lucy and Tara dissect the recent controvery around British Lifestyle influencer and Creative Driector of fast fashion chain Pretty Little Thing, Molly-Mae. We discuss why we disagree with her sentiments around privledge whilst unpicking the public scrutiny she’s facing and mob mentality. It’s a tricky one to navigate and not a simple answer, but something we need to discuss more.

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Love and miss you!

In this episode we chat to inspirational strong woman, Jessica, who founded the Instagram account @you.look.like.a.man a few years back to document all of the horrible things that (mostly) men say to (mostly) women on the internet.

Join us for chats about incel culture, whether or not we feel safe on social media and how to navigate trolls and hate online.

As always, best served with a glass (or bottle) of wine and an open mind.

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After the recent and terrifying headlines in the UK about drink spiking, this week the close friends share their experiences of the topic. What does ‘spiking’ actually mean? What substances are involved? How can we try and keep ourselves safe, while also changing the narrative to focus on the perpetrators more than the victims? 

As always, best served with wine and an open mind. 

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We can’t express how excited we are to share this week’s episode with you. We sat down with the icon that is Africa Brooke as she chatted with us around the dangers of identity markers, self-censorship, the loss of free-thinking today and her viral letter about leaving the cult of wokeness.

Many juicy thoughts, ideas and concepts were shared - all of which are to give you some food for thought to make your own conclusions. As it should be. 

We hope you love this episode, Close Friends.

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Africa’s viral open letter: https://ckarchive.com/b/d0ueh0h67mpd

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Singer, songwriter and presenter Fleur East joins us for chats about fame, the music industry, her experience coming second in the X Factor in 2014, how the media portrays women, and even a bit about dating and relationships.

We hope you love listening to this one as much as we loved recording it!

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